Does anyone have any suggestions for a wonderful experience on this boat? What's included? Are characters present most of the time? Basically what should I know to make my vacation most memorable.

The Disney characters are plenty on the ship and on the private island. When you get on the ship get a map of the ship and just do a self tour of all the decks. Your daily bulletin will have all the activities listed and tell you where they will be held.

Disney characters are there, but be aware they are only there for about 15- 30 minutes at each time. Lilo was only on the private island and not for a photo session. You just need to look at the daily paper and plot out the night before so you can get there and stand in line. Dont forget your autograph book too.....All the characters are dressed differenly each night for the photo op. EX, MInnie and MIckey, one night pirate, one night formal, on the beach in beachwear, so on and so forth. TAKE A CAMERA.......Also most kids dressed in costume for dinner each night and one night is pirate night and alot of adults were dressed that night.

RDreams...when are you sailing on the Wonder? My wife and I are cruising on the Wonder on the 9th of December for the first time and we are very excited about it.

I have already been. Went on fall break with my grandkids and their mother (my daughter).

why would you need an autograph book?

Hi jessdavis2cruz

While no expert on a disney cruise - I've been at Disney World a lot "The Happiest Place on Earth" and I've seen a lot of kiddies with their autograph books to get autographs of all the characters, especially their favourite princesses. They seem to love getting the signatures and of course parents take their pictures with the characters. No doubt there will be autograph books for sale on the ship, I imagine. I think it's like getting autographs of movie stars or sports heros.
Judy