My family of 4 went on a Disney Cruise. Here are 9 things I'm glad I packed and 3 things I wish I'd brought.

There was a drink station on Deck 9 of the Disney Magic where ice water, sports drinks, tea, lemonade, and soda was always available.

I'm glad I packed everyone a reusable bottle to use there throughout the cruise.

I like having cold water in our stateroom at night and my kids took their own drinks to the movies and shows.

On a Disney Cruise, there's no additional charge for soft drinks on the deck or in the dining rooms, but soft drinks at shows and lounges were extra.

If you're a coffee drinker, pack an insulated tumbler. You can fill your coffee mug and find a scenic place on deck to sip.

We enjoyed calm waters on our cruise to the Bahamas, but my husband proactively wore an anti-nausea wristband.

Out of the four of us, he's the only one who consistently gets seasick. We also always pack oral medication, which he'll take if the ocean gets really choppy.

We always like to decorate our stateroom door on cruises, so I packed some fun decorations I got on Etsy.

If you're crafty and have access to a Cricut machine or laminator, you can try your hand at making your own.

We never had any doubt which door was ours throughout the cruise.

Towel clips help keep your towel on your lounge chair when you're enjoying the pool on a windy day at sea.

They're inexpensive and can be found on Amazon or any dollar store.

Whether you're hitting the pools on deck or planning a beach day as a shore excursion, you'll need something to carry your towels, sunscreen, beach reads, and water bottle.

A soft backpack or tote that easily folds inside your suitcase is perfect for holding your beach and pool gear.

We opted for a cooler bag so we can also keep our drinks cold.

Stateroom walls on Disney cruises are magnetic, so magnetic hooks maximize your storage space and help keep surfaces clutter-free.

The ones I have are small and don't hold much weight, but they work for lanyards, jewelry, and other lightweight items.

Disney Cruise staterooms have shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and hand soap. But I'm glad I brought my own conditioner from home as well as smaller toiletries.

There's not much storage room in the bathroom so saving up those travel/trial sizes was a good move.

Power strips, surge protectors, and extension cords aren't allowed on Disney cruises, but charging blocks are permitted.

My device has 10 USB ports and is more than adequate to charge everyone's electronics.

If your cruise includes a stop at Disney's private island, Castaway Cay, or other excursions, you'll find the clear waters perfect for snorkeling.

Although places to rent masks and fins will be plentiful, you can save money by bringing your own gear, especially if snorkeling is something you'll do more than once.

I don't trust anyone's cleaning enough to wear something over my eyes and nose a stranger wore before me — especially right now, during the coronavirus pandemic.

There's a pirate night on every Disney Cruise, which can include special menus; photo ops with characters such as Captain Jack Sparrow, Captain Hook, and Smee; and a party with music, dancing, and fireworks.

Lots of cruise-goers dress in pirate gear for the night. We have in the past, but I decided to skip it for our three-night Disney Magic Cruise.

I didn't think my kids would mind, but I was wrong. We ended up buying costumes in one of the shops.

We booked an inside stateroom for the first time and loved our accommodation, but it was pretty dark.

Our kids wanted to sleep with the bathroom light on, which we did. But I wish we'd brought a battery-powered or rechargeable light for those late-night bathroom trips instead.

Disney cruises show a variety of Disney movies (including new films) and Broadway-caliber shows.

Although most food is included, movie concessions are not.

I should've snagged movie-theater-sized boxes of candy at a big-box store ahead of time. Packing Junior Mints and Milk Duds will save money on the expensive — albeit delicious-smelling — popcorn buckets.