This enchanted salon experience is a highlight for many families. Kids arrive as themselves and leave as princesses, knights or pirates, complete with hairstyling, costumes and accessories.

Pirates League makeovers are typically offered once per sailing and are especially popular on Pirate Night. These appointments book quickly, so if this experience matters to your family, it should be high on your priority list.

Disney’s kids clubs for ages three and up are included in your cruise fare, but families traveling with babies and toddlers will need to reserve nursery time in advance.

The it’s a small world nursery is available for children six months to three years old. During their stay, little ones can play, do crafts, watch movies or nap while parents enjoy adult dining, spa time or quiet moments onboard.

Space is extremely limited, especially during dinner hours and sea days, so booking nursery time early is strongly recommended.

One of the most popular things guests book during their activity window is adult-only dining. While Disney’s rotational dining is included and excellent, these specialty restaurants offer a quieter, more elevated experience and a nice break for adults.

Depending on your ship, options may include Palo, Palo Steakhouse, Remy or Enchanté. These restaurants require a separate reservation and an additional per-person cost.

Adult-only dining is especially popular for:

• Date nights

• Celebrations

• Sea days

• Palo brunch, which often sells out very quickly

If this experience is important to you, it should be one of the first things you try to book when your window opens. If you are traveling with little ones, pairing a dining reservation with nursery time is a great way to enjoy the evening without rushing.

Every Disney Cruise ship features Senses Spa and Salon, a full-service spa offering massages, facials, hair services and more in a calm, relaxing setting.

Spa appointments can be booked as soon as your booking window opens, and availability is limited, especially for sea days, couples treatments and beachfront massages on Castaway Cay.

If you know you want a specific service or time, book it early. If you are more flexible, you can also visit the spa on embarkation day to see what specials are being offered. A popular option is the multi-service discount that increases with each additional treatment.

Some character experiences are offered as free but ticketed events. These allow you to meet popular characters without waiting in long lines, which is especially helpful on sea days.

The most in-demand ticketed greetings are typically the princesses, including Anna and Elsa. While there is no additional cost, reservations are required and can go quickly.

Disney Cruise Line offers a wide variety of beverage tastings and seminars, whether you want to learn something new or just enjoy sampling. Options may include amari, beer, bourbon, champagne, cognac, martinis, mojitos, rum, tequila, whiskey and more.

If you enjoy trying a little bit of everything, mixology classes are a favorite. These sessions typically walk you through several cocktails while teaching you how they are made.

Aboard the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy, Goofy’s Sports Deck features digital sports simulators. These allow guests to swing, kick and compete in a variety of sports using realistic graphics and motion tracking, without needing a full-sized field or course.

This is a fun option for older kids, teens and adults looking for something active but different.