Ahoy, travelers! In this special holiday episode of A Tail as Old as Tide, Tim and Dana trade their snorkels for Santa hats as they unpack everything you need to know about Disney Cruise Line’s "Very Merrytime" sailings.

From the moment you step into the atrium, the ship transforms into a floating winter wonderland—but is it just decorations, or a total immersion? We break down the differences between the classic ships’ traditional decor and the Disney Wish’s elegant Cinderella-themed holidays.

In this episode, we cover:

• 🍪 The Gingerbread House: Why the smell of 500 lbs of gingerbread and "pixie dust" is the real showstopper.

• 🎅 The Big Three Events: Mickey’s Tree Lighting Magic, the high-energy Holiday Party on the pool deck, and the grand Winter Wonderland Ball.

• 👗 Holiday Couture: A look at the character costumes (including Pluto’s snowman dog tag!) and the subtle winter elegance of the Princesses.

• 🏝️ Island Holidays: Comparing the whimsical snow flurries of Castaway Cay to the authentic Junkanoo celebration at the new Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point.

• 🎁 The Fish Extender Tradition: How a simple door hanger turns strangers into a gift-giving community.

Plus, we dish on the holiday menus (hello, peppermint martinis!) and give our top tips for packing—don’t forget your ugly sweaters!

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