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Aleisha’s England trip and Norwegian Disney cruise - PREP 374

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👁️ 35 views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 2:21:25
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What This Creator Said
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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Northern_europe · Summer · 7 nightsFrom SouthamptonFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Pack for a family of four for two weeks in carry-on bags only to make travel easier
✓Use the Tube in London for fast and convenient travel; tap your card or phone to pay
✓Book a rail card for train travel in the UK to save money on tickets
✓For kids who might need to communicate, bring a spare cell phone or download the Disney Cruise Line app on their iPad
✓On cruise days, consider leaving a bit later for disembarkation to avoid chaos

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Jet lag management — Use melatonin and plan activities to stay awake upon arrival to adjust to local time quickly
Safety on the ship with a veranda — Use the high lock on the veranda door and ensure kids are not allowed on the veranda without an adult
Navigating port excursions and changes — Be flexible and check the app for updates; consider DIY options if excursions are cancelled
Communication with kids on the ship — Bring a spare cell phone or download the Disney Cruise Line app on their device for communication

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to plan an international trip with young kids for the first time
QWhat to expect on a first Disney Cruise to Norway
QHow to navigate London and England with a family
QWhat are the pros and cons of a cruise versus independent travel
QHow to handle port excursions and changes on a Disney Cruise

Topics Covered

Dining Main1½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows3 Happy BaconKids Family2½ Happy BaconEmbarkation1 Happy BaconDisembarkation1½ Sad BaconExcursions1 Sad BaconCrowd Capacity1 Sad BaconService Crew2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Åndalsnes2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Brookstad Glacier and Skylift
Geiranger1½ Happy Bacon
Top: Geiranger Church Excursion
London3 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description↓

Aleisha, her husband, and their 10-year-old and 7-year-old children, recently experienced their first trip overseas and first cruise. She shares with Shannon details of their two-week adventure including packing in carry-on bags only, navigating London via the Tube, downtime in nearby Weymouth, and a week-long stay on the Disney Dream cruise ship exploring ports in Norway. Listen to hear Aleisha’s thoughts on the cruise food, port adventures, character meets, and her list of pluses and minuses of international cruise ship travel.   Post-trip begins at 29 minutes.   Links: • Andaz London Liverpool Street (https://www.hyatt.com/andaz/longe-andaz-london-liverpool-street) • Briksdalsbreen Glacier (https://www.nordfjord.no/en/briksdalsbreen-glacier) • Loen Skylift (https://www.loenskylift.com/) • Fjord Safari RIB Boat Lysefjorden (https://www.fjordtours.com/things-to-do-in-norway/fjord-cruises/lysefjord-safari-pulpit-rock-view/) • Disney Cruise Line (https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/) Leave me a message (including trip report submissions) Please use the SpeakPipe link below to leave us a message with your first name, location, and trip info. You can do that using your computer or phone at https://www.speakpipe.com/WDWPrepToGo   Subscribe to get new episodes There are a few ways to get new episodes of WDW Prep to Go (if you're used to listening on the website, subscribe so you can take new episodes with you on your phone) • Subscribe in iTunes (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wdw-prep-to-go-a-disney-world-planning-podcast/id689854999)  (and please leave a review!) • Subscribe in Google Podcasts (https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93ZHdwcmVwc2Nob29sLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz) Follow on social media • Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wdwprepschool/) • Twitter (https://twitter.com/wdwprepschool) • Facebook (http://facebook.com/wdwprepschool) • Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/wdwprepschool) • TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@wdwprepschool?lang=en) • YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/wdwprepschool) Become a Patron (http://patreon.com/wdwpreptogo) Get a quote request for a future trip from Small World Vacations (https://wdwprepschool.com/get-quote-now/) Podcast Episode Finder (https://wdwprepschool.com/podcast-episode-finder/) WDW Prep Merch (https://wdw-prep-merch-shop.printify.me/products) Visit the site (https://wdwprepschool.com/) Things we recommend (https://wdwprepschool.com/things-we-recommend/)   Affiliate Links: Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/shop/wdwprepschool/list/5ADXHH2L6RQB) DVC Rentals (https://www.dvcrequest.com/partner/idevaffiliate/idevaffiliate.php?id=151) Quicksilver Tours and Transportation (https://www.quicksilver-tours.com/wdwprepreservations_01.asp) Small World Vacations (https://www.smallworldvacations.com/affiliates/?quoteform=wdw&affiliate=wdwprepschool) Designer Park Co (https://designerparkco.com/) - Use code “WDWPrep” to save 10%