I spent $10,000 on my family's 5-night Disney Cruise. From a 614-square-foot suite with 2 bathrooms to on-call concierges, here's what it was like.

Jill RobbinsJan 21, 2023, 21:15 IST

I spent $10,000 for my family of four to have the cruising experience of a lifetime on the Disney Dream.Jill Robbins

My family of four spent $10,000 to stay in a concierge room on a five-night Disney Dream cruise.
We received free food and drinks, priority booking status, exclusive lounge access, and more.

I've always wanted to sail concierge and decided to take the plunge on our fall 2022 cruise on the Disney Dream.

All concierge staterooms are in a particular area and not dotted all over the ship.Jill Robbins

The long list of things we loved about concierge started with our port arrival.

The hallmark of Disney's concierge class is these golden keys that you'll find on napkins and literature.Jill Robbins

I booked a 614-square-foot one-bedroom concierge stateroom that sleeps five.

Our room had multiple chairs and two bathrooms.Jill Robbins

Our larger, more luxurious stateroom was a fun splurge.

Our bed's sheets were so soft.Jill Robbins

The sofa folded out into a bed and there was also a Murphy bed.

The pocket doors didn't help buffer sound.Jill Robbins

I also loved the decor, which seemed like an upgrade from the usual nautical style in Disney staterooms.

I loved that our stateroom was more than a regular stateroom with a little more space.Jill Robbins

The bathrooms had some enhanced amenities.

The bathroom was pretty huge.Jill Robbins

Upgraded Elemis toiletries were provided in both bathrooms.

I appreciated the complimentary toiletries.Jill Robbins

Although no one goes on a Disney Cruise to watch TV, our stateroom had three screens.

There are so many things to do on a Disney Cruise besides sitting in front of your television.Jill Robbins

For me, one of the best perks of concierge was access to the lounge just steps from our stateroom.

The concierge lounge felt luxurious.Jill Robbins

The concierge station had a fancy coffee machine, too.

This coffee machine was probably my favorite perk of being concierge.Jill Robbins

The concierge area also had an open bar from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. each night.

The bartender made me the perfect raspberry martini garnished with a figJill Robbins

We loved having a dedicated concierge team, which felt like having our own personal assistants.

We could get food delivered to us just about whenever we wanted.Jill Robbins

Concierge guests also receive early access to the shows in the Walt Disney Theater.

We didn't have to worry about waiting in line to see shows.Jill Robbins

There's also a private sundeck for concierge guests.

There were a few different types of seating on the concierge deck.Jill Robbins

The private deck has hot tubs and amenities for concierge guests only.

Usually, the hot tubs on the ship are crowded.Jill Robbins

Honestly, I feel like there were way too many perks to mention.

We didn't have to go get our own breakfast.Jill Robbins

Concierge guests also get priority booking before the ship sets sail.

Concierge guests get priority booking on activities that often sell out before the ship sails.Jill Robbins

Priority booking came in handy for securing a cabana at one of the stops.

We paid extra for a cabana, but being concierge helped us get one.Jill Robbins

Overall, we have zero regrets and we were happy with our choice to book concierge.

If you're thinking of trying concierge and are comfortable spending the money, consider if you'll be taking advantage of the perks.Jill Robbins

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