INTERNET

[vadersprincess12]

Hello everyone ~ wondering how the internet service works aboard Disney cruises. We've sailed Disney before but never gotten an internet package. Don't stream or anything, just like to check social media and play a game on my cell phone during down time. Anyone know how the packages work and the cost?

 

[mmouse37]

They are not cheap. There are different packages that you can purchase. I do not have the current prices but they should be available somewhere at the DCL site. Service is spotty.

MJ

 

[Calantha]

Check out: https://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/cruise-new/cr-internet.htm

 

[vadersprincess12]

Check out: https://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/cruise-new/cr-internet.htm

Thank you. Not a techy ~ any idea of which package would be best for a 4 night cruise to use FB and play games?

 

[Calantha]

Thank you. Not a techy ~ any idea of which package would be best for a 4 night cruise to use FB and play games?

I'll be honest. I did a 4 night in January and had the 50mb free package...I was barely able to do anything before I ran out - basically logged on once per day and it ate through 10mb in a few minutes (although I didn't do a very good job of shutting down data leaks like I did last time). Make sure you do all of the things they say to shut off excess data access. But, I can't say how much data you'd really need. At least make sure you get the free 50mb the first day.

 

[insureman]

A good time to try and put the tech aside and enjoy the ship. I'd say throw the phone in the safe but with DCL doing everything on your device it's almost impossible. Just my opinion.

 

[Doingitagain]

Make sure you claim the free 50mb package the day you board. You have to get it that first day.

 

[DisneYE]

I purchased 2x 300mb packages on our recent 14 night cruise
It's $89 and I used them for work emails and check the news/twitter. Was barely enough. 300mb goes really fast when sending email attachments and reading a couple of news websites every day

If it's just for fb and games for 4 days you should be good with one 300mb package.
also, it's really slow but it does the job if you absolutely need internet access.

 

[JWelch62]

Anything with photos/images will blow though the data packages very quickly.

 

[eva]

If you Google
10 Steps to Conserve Wi-Fi On Your Disney Cruise
you will find some helpful suggestions.

 

[ilovebassets]

A good time to try and put the tech aside and enjoy the ship. I'd say throw the phone in the safe but with DCL doing everything on your device it's almost impossible. Just my opinion.

Unfortunately not an option for some of us with significant work responsibilities. Otherwise, I'd love to just toss the damned thing overboard!

 

[insureman]

Unfortunately not an option for some of us with significant work responsibilities. Otherwise, I'd love to just toss the damned thing overboard!

I have the same issues on some cruises but there is so much to do onboard I think checking FB and playing games takes away enjoying what's going on around you. Again my opinion but I also remember when cell phones were useless on a cruise and we just locked them away in the safe. Miss those days.

 

[happycamper47]

I purchased 2x 300mb packages on our recent 14 night cruise
It's $89 and I used them for work emails and check the news/twitter. Was barely enough. 300mb goes really fast when sending email attachments and reading a couple of news websites every day

If it's just for fb and games for 4 days you should be good with one 300mb package.
also, it's really slow but it does the job if you absolutely need internet access.

Did the prices jump that "HIGH"? it was $89 for 1,000 MB in February the 300 was $39

 

[DisneYE]

Did the prices jump that "HIGH"? it was $89 for 1,000 MB in February the 300 was $39

Sorry, my bad, $89 for 1000mb, 300mb for $39

 

[happycamper47]

Sorry, my bad, $89 for 1000mb, 300mb for $39

Had me worried for a minute.

 

[MomOTwins]

Facebook burns through data pretty quick because of all the photos that load. I would definitely get the largest package if FB is important to you.

 

[AmishGuy91]

Forget the prices/limits....the internet on Disney cruises is like a port adventure to 1995 internet dial up speeds.