Planning a Disney cruise is an exciting adventure, but it can also come with a hefty price tag. Fortunately, with a little strategy, you can offset those costs using points and miles, making that dream vacation more accessible for your family. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to make the most of your rewards, what to expect on a Disney cruise, how it stands out from other cruise lines, and the best times to set sail.

Transferable points give you a way around hotel or airline inflated rates. You can move your points to different partners and book smarter while getting more value.

Why I Always Save My Points for These Two Travel Programs One of the biggest frustrations with points and miles? Figuring out how to actually use them for good redemptions. Some airline and hotel programs make it unnecessarily complicated—blackout dates, unpredictable pricing, and sneaky fees can turn what should be a nearly free trip into […]

The Southwest Companion Pass is one of the best travel perks available, letting you bring a companion on any Southwest flight for just the cost of taxes and fees. No blackout dates, no limits, and you can use it as many times as you want while it’s active. But what’s the best way to earn […]

The first time we flew Southwest Airlines as a family, I had no idea what to expect—and no clue that there wouldn’t be assigned seats. We had four little kids, a diaper bag explosion in the security line, and by the time we boarded, I was sweating and crossing my fingers we’d even get to sit together. Since then, we’ve flown Southwest more times than I can count—and I’ve learned a few tricks that have completely changed the experience.