What You Should Totally Do in the Middle of the Night on a Disney Cruise

There are SO many things to do while you’re on a Disney Cruise — eat exclusive treats, play games, enjoy the pool, shop, and more!

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But a lot of those things are closed at night, so what should you do then? Sleep? Never heard of her. Here’s exactly what you need to do in the middle of the night during your Disney Cruise!

Explore the Ship

In the middle of the night, it’s likely that you’ll find most of the other guests on board to be sleeping or in their rooms, so why not use this time to explore an empty ship! Disney Cruise ships are HUGE, and there are so many details that are often missed when you’re looking quickly or running around with other people.

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Take this time to relax, soak in the magic, and explore the details of the ship you have called your home for the past week! And while you’re at it — make it a game with your family! See who can find the most hidden details on the ship and share what you found with everyone else!

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Order Complimentary Room Service

Because what’s better than getting a Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar delivered to your room in the middle of the night? Room service aboard a Disney Cruise is a 24-hour offering, so whether you’re feeling like you want to eat a midnight-Mickey bar or 2 AM chicken tenders, Disney’s got you covered!

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Do Your Laundry

This one may sound silly, but it can actually save you a lot of time and hassle during the day! Plus, the laundry rooms are more likely to be empty in the middle of the night, so there’s no need to wait around for a washer or dryer to open up! Not having to worry about doing your laundry on a day when you’re supposed to be soaking up the sun and enjoying the magic can be a real game changer!

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Take As Many Pictures As Possible

Like I mentioned when we were talking about exploring the ship, you will most likely have the space all to yourself, which makes it the perfect time to take pictures! Take pictures on the pool deck. Take pictures against the railing with the water in the background. Take pictures in the atrium. All of these places are likely to be empty, which means you won’t have to worry about photoshopping anyone out of the background, and you’ll get the most perfect, Instagram-worthy pictures.

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Play Self-Directed Games

Some of the newer Disney Cruise ships feature self-directed games like Midship Detective Agency on the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy! First, you’ll choose a crime you want to solve, and along the way, you’ll gather clues to try and crack the case!

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Here’s your reminder that there’s always something to do aboard a Disney Cruise ship, even if it may be in the middle of the night! Follow us at DFB for more Disney tips and tricks like this!

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