I saved $1,180 on my cruise by letting Disney choose my room, and I'd totally do it again

Megan duBoisNov 20, 2022, 20:54 IST

I saved over $1,000 on the Disney Dream by allowing the cruise line to select my room's location on the ship.Megan duBois

I let Disney Cruise Line pick my room's location on the Disney Dream, and it saved me $1,180.
My family stayed in a spacious deluxe ocean-view stateroom with a verandah for five nights.

I sailed on the Disney Dream in October 2022, and it was the best trip I've taken this year.

The Disney Dream departed for a five-day voyage from Miami, Florida.Megan duBois

I saved over $1,000 by letting Disney pick our stateroom's location on the ship.

Our stateroom felt spacious, even with three adults staying inside.Megan duBois

Disney didn't send us our stateroom assignment until a few days before we departed for the cruise.

Many of the characters on the Disney Dream were in Halloween costumes.Megan duBois

After getting to the Disney Dream, I was excited to finally see our room and evaluate whether our savings were worth it.

Even though we were only one floor below the deck, we didn't hear a lot of noise.Megan duBois

Our stateroom number was 10560, and it had plenty of room for all three of us.

Our room ended up being in a prime location on the ship.Megan duBois

To turn the lights on in our room, we had to put a room key card in the slot next to the door.

Rooms on other Disney ships have this feature as well.Megan duBois

The first area inside the room was a closet, which had two sliding doors and plenty of hangers for my family's clothes.

Our closet had hangers and shelves inside.Megan duBois

Next to the closet, there was a small set of drawers and a set of shelves.

The inside of our stateroom had plenty of storage spaces and small nooks where we could put our belongings.Megan duBois

I loved the room's split-bathroom concept, which made it possible for multiple people to get ready at once.

We didn't have to feel rushed in the bathroom thanks to the layout.Megan duBois

Even though the bathtub was small, it was a nice surprise to see one as many cruise rooms only have stand-up showers.

Most cruises I've been on don't have tubs, so this feature was a unique bonus.Megan duBois

My parents slept in the main bedroom area.

My parents took the queen-sized bed.Megan duBois

The bedside lamps had world maps marked with Disney parks and cruises.

Each side of the bed had its own lamp that worked well for nighttime reading.Megan duBois

A piece of art depicted other Disney Cruise Line ships.

The artwork across the bed was a nice, on-theme touch.Megan duBois

The living room was comfortable and gave us a cool place to relax during the day.

Our room had a sitting area by the verandah.Megan duBois

The couch folded out into a bed, and that's where I slept all five nights.

My parents took the large bed, so I took the smaller one.Megan duBois

On the opposite wall, there was a large vanity with drawers on one side and a mini fridge tucked away on the other.

The stateroom had a vanity area with various compartments.Megan duBois

The private verandah was one of our favorite places to hang out.

The verandah had a small table and two chairs, giving my family plenty of space to sit outside.Megan duBois

After our voyage, my parents and I decided that we'd let Disney pick our stateroom's location again.

My parents and I are thrilled that we saved over $1,000 on our cruise and will definitely let Disney choose our location again.Megan duBois

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