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    3 Ways to Survive a Disney Cruise Without Children

    Last week, my dental hygienist kept me in her chair for over 30 minutes, demanding I explain to her why she should go on a Disney cruise without children. She couldn’t understand why someone my age (ahem, 40 something) would want to spend that kind of money on a vacation that would have foam rubber characters jumping out at you, around every corner. I have a confession. I’m not a fan of kids. I know, right? Disneyphile and doesn’t like kids? Don’t get me wrong, they’re great people. But when you get a brood of them all together they become…

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    Planning Your Disney Cruise – Part 2: Cabins and Cost

    Hello again! Last post I talked about the basics for planning for your Disney cruise. Now I want to talk about booking a cabin. From the cheapest to the extravagant, finding the one that you want is easy if you know what to look for. Let’s go! Stately Staterooms When it comes to accommodation, I’ve noticed that there are two types of travellers: There are the ones who just want a clean, safe place to sleep in, and the ones who want a little more panache to their surroundings. Knowing what kind of traveller you are will help you make…

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    Planning Your Disney Cruise – Part 1: Starting Out, Setting Sail

    Hello all! Ted here, new to Fat Hobbit! Chris has let me write a few articles about Disney Cruise Lines so that you can get the best seafaring experience ever. Thanks Chris for the soapbox! You’re curious about a Disney Cruise but you have a lot of questions: What’s the best ship to choose? Can adults survive on cruise ship full of kids? Can kids survive boredom while in the middle of the sea? Is it all burgers and chips dining? Where can I pet a dolphin? Stick with me, kid, I’ll show you the ropes! First, I’m going to…