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I packed for a Disney cruise with just a carry-on and personal item. Here are 3 things I'm glad I brought and 5 I regret not having.
I packed for a Disney cruise with just a carry-on and personal item. Here are 3 things I'm glad I brought and 5 I regret not having.
Amanda KrauseOct 12, 2022, 17:02 IST
A view of the Disney Wish ship at Castaway Cay in the Bahamas.Amanda Krause/Insider
I took my first cruise — three days on the Disney Wish with stops in the Bahamas — in September.
Instead of checking luggage, I brought only a carry-on bag and personal item with me.
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I recently took a three-day cruise on Disney's newest ship, the Wish. Instead of checking luggage, I brought only a carry-on bag and personal item with me.
I brought this crossbody purse and average-size duffel bag with me.Amanda Krause/Insider
I was so happy that I brought a variety of clothes, from tank tops to jeans.
In my duffel bag, I packed tank tops, shorts, and jeans.Amanda Krause/Insider
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But I wished I had brought more jackets with me.
The Broadway-like Walt Disney Theatre was always cold when I visited.Amanda Krause/Insider
I also wish I'd packed some themed outfits or fancy dresses for dinner.
This satin sundress was the only one I'd brought with me.Amanda Krause/Insider
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I was really focused on packing light when it came to beauty products, and it was helpful each morning when getting ready.
I only brought the essentials, like sunscreen, contact solution, and a little makeup.Amanda Krause/Insider
But because I wasn't prioritizing beauty products, I forgot to pack a makeup remover.
Wipes aren't expensive, but it was one more cost to add to my pricey vacation.Amanda Krause/Insider
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My sister had a great idea to bring an instant camera with her.
We used this camera every day of our cruise to capture fun memories.Amanda Krause/Insider
We wished we had brought a hat or two.
We had messy hair in just about every selfie we took on deck.Amanda Krause/Insider
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It also would've been helpful for us to bring a magnet or two so we could spot our room easier.
My door (left), and an example of other doors on the ship (right).Amanda Krause/Insider