I plan Disney Cruises for families for a living and personally bring these items with me each sailing! If you are planning your first Disney Cruise, this list should get you started. But don't let it stress you out, the great majority of these items ...
Perfect for the kids on pirate's night!
Pirate Costume Set
We use these, and no leaks yet! Such a fun way to get underwater photos, especially when snorkeling.
Waterproof Phone Pouch
Since they are collapsible they are easy to pack and tote around! Perfect for your Castaway Cay or Lookout Cay day.
Collapsible Sand Buckets & Shovels
For mom on pirate's night!
Pirate Minnie Ears
These are handy, as they stick right to the walls! You can hang wet items, lanyards, bags, decorations, etc.
Magnetic Hooks
If you choose not to use a DisneyBand+ or MagicBand+, these are useful for holding your room key (Key to the World Card).
Lanyards
Disney Cruise door decorating is a whole thing. Some people fill their whole door, but that is a big investment. Add a little flair to your sailing (and make it easier to find your door) by getting a magnet or two to celebrate!
Cruise Door Magnets
Each stateroom door has a hook outside of it. This is TOTALLY optional, but if you hang something like this outside of your door other guests may deliver little surprises! Some cruise Facebook groups have organized Fish Extender groups, but even if you don't sign up for one your kids will still receive little trinkets. They will love checking each time they come back to the room.
Personalized Fish Extender
I don't personally do this, but some people swear by bringing their own tumbler onboard so they can fill up at the drink stations and keep their drink cold/hot.
Tumbler
Have a popcorn bucket from a past Disney trip? Bring it onboard for cheap popcorn fill-ups before each nightly show!
Disney Popcorn Bucket
If you are using DisneyBand+, this is so handy so you aren't charging devices all over the room!
Charging Tower for MagicBand+
This is my favorite sunscreen and it is reef safe!
Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral SPF 50 Lotion
These fit perfectly on the stateroom shelves. One cube = one day!
Packing Cubes
How cute is this?
Summer Straw Hat w/ Ears
Keeping all of your important documents safe and in one place is incredinly reassuring!
