Disney Alaska

[lunadf]

Hi. My wife and I have been Royal Caribbean cruisers for several years now, doing the Caribbean, but we're thinking of a Disney cruise to Alaska next summer. We have 2 kids, age 12 and 4. Has anyone cruised Disney to Alaska with kids? We know the kids would enjoy a Disney ship, but were there excursions on shore in Alaska that kids would like?

[BigMac]

Are there even west coast cruises next summer. I know the wonder is relocating this winter.

I have not been on one of their Alaska cruises, so I cannot comment on the shore excursions.

[Paul Motter]

You can be sure there will be plenty of shore tours kids will like - but there aren't cheap in Alaska.

Dog sledding on top of a glacier (about $300 per person, but unforgettable).

Whale watching in Juneau (not so expensive, maybe $50 person)

There are also MANY independent tour operators in every port of call - so you don't have to use Disney's tous. You are still in the US after all....

[Donna]

Will this be the first year for Disney in Alaska? May be something to check out, I've always wanted to do a Disney cruise..

[AF1]

Donna, I do believe either this year or perhaps 2011 was Disney's first try at Alaska.

[buttons16]

They would love the tour that takes you on a old time steam engine railroad train, the scenery is fantastic. It then takes you into a old time gold rush camp where you eat and get to pan for gold. Great tour. But like other tours in Alaska, it is not cheap.

[Donna]

Acutally, the Disney Alaska does look good, except for there is no glacier stop, other than Tracy Arm. While I have been there and it was nice, would much rather see Hubbard again...