Ep. 543 - Twice Exceptional, One Magical Cruise: Sailing with 2E Kiddos on Disney Cruise Line
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I vividly remember on night three of that cruise, we were finishing dinner and she said, "Mom, am I allowed to go to the kids club when y'all aren't scheduled to do something?" And I went, "Absolutely."
We fell in love with Disney Cruise Line. And I'll talk a little bit more as episode goes on about some of our experiences.
We generally go to cabanas for lunch until our cruise in December. We never had a huge issue going to the buffet on the first day.
We try and have everybody pick one thing every day that they want to do on the cruise.
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“What It’s Like to Cruise Disney with a Twice-Exceptional Child” This week we’re joined by our friend Lindsey, who shares her powerful story of cruising Disney Cruise Line with her twice-exceptional (2e) child—a kiddo who is both gifted and not neurotypical. We’re talking about: • What it means to be “2e” • Tips for preparing your child—and yourself—for cruise travel • ♀️ Managing sensory needs, meltdowns, and transitions onboard • ️ How Disney Cruise Line helped (and sometimes didn’t) • What resources and strategies worked for Lindsey’s family • ❤️ Why she still recommends DCL for families like hers This is a raw, honest, and hopeful conversation for any parent navigating the joys and challenges of traveling with a neurodiverse child. Whether your kiddo is 2e or just needs extra support on vacation, Lindsey’s insights will help you sail smoother. Watch the Episode on YouTube (https://youtube.com/DCLDuo) ✨ Plan Your Next Disney Cruise Vacation Book with our show sponsor: My Path Unwinding Travel (https://mypathunwinding.com/dclduo) Get 10% Off DCL Magazine with Code DCLDUO Join the waitlist: DCL Magazine (https://dcl-magazine.com/) Stay Connected with the DCL Duo Website (https://dclduo.com/) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/dcl_duo/) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DCLDuo) | Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/dclduo) We’re featured on: Top Disney Podcasts (https://blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts/) | Top Cruise Podcasts (https://blog.feedspot.com/cruise_podcasts/) | Top DCL Podcasts (https://blog.feedspot.com/disney_cruise_line_podcasts/) Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the views of the Walt Disney Company, Disney Cruise Line, or any other travel provider discussed or mentioned.