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What It’s Really Like Cruising Europe with Young Kids on Disney Cruise Line

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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Mediterranean · SummerFrom BarcelonaVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We had a lovely lovely tour guide um that just walked us up and down and had little puppet shows for the kids and stuff and just was was very um you know sort of interactive.

The nursery the nursery is great. Um obviously we pre- booked for that whenever we could. Um but there was usually pretty good availability.

It was a really fun experience and you did you did get some time um with other kids that of course then you would later see uh you know at the pool or whatever on the ship and stuff.

It was phenomenal. Yeah.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use a placeholder to book your next cruise for a 10% discount.
Book adjoining staterooms if traveling with a large family with young kids.
Use a credit card for a placeholder deposit so it can be refunded if not used.
Check the full excursion description on the Disney website to see if infants are allowed and if they are free.
For airport transfers in Europe, consider using a reputable service recommended by a travel agent to avoid scams.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Traveling with an infant on a long-haul flightConsider booking a seat for the infant in economy for more space; use baby-wearing for convenience.
Navigating European airports with a baby and young kidsBe prepared for bus transfers from plane to terminal; allow extra time and patience.
Booking excursions with infantsCheck Disney's website or call to confirm if infants are allowed and if they are free; do not rely solely on the app.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to cruise Europe with young kids on Disney Cruise Line?
QHow do you handle logistics like flights, transfers, and excursions with an infant and multiple children?
QWhat are the highlights and challenges of a port-intensive Mediterranean itinerary?
QHow is the onboard experience with a baby, including the nursery and kids' clubs?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Sicily4 Happy Bacon
Top: Beach club day
Barcelona2 Happy Bacon
Top: Private tour geared towards kids
Levero3 Happy Bacon
Top: Sinker boat tour (Cinque Terre)
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YouTube Video Description

Join us for a fantastic trip report as Rob returns to the show to share his family’s European adventure aboard the Disney Fantasy! From a chaotic arrival in Barcelona, to unforgettable days in Cinque Terre, Rome, Naples, and Sicily, Rob gives us a detailed, honest, and often hilarious look at what it’s really like to take three kids and a baby on a port-intensive Mediterranean itinerary.  We cover it all — ✨ Surviving jet lag and airport shuttle mishaps in Barcelona ✨ Booking adjoining staterooms to accommodate six travelers  ✨ Taking a 9-month-old to Europe (should you buy the extra plane seat?)  ✨ Disney’s Cinque Terre boat excursion from La Spezia (beautiful, but a long travel day!)  ✨ A wild scam attempt while booking a Rome tour — and how Rob caught it in time  ✨ Pizza-making in Naples with a legendary crew member nicknamed “Bubbles”  ✨ DIY beach day in Sicily for under $100 (!), complete with waterfront daybeds  ✨ Baby Sam crawling for the first time on the ship — just in time for the Jack-Jack Diaper Dash!  ✨ Kids Club wins, Royal Court Tea, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, and a heavenly Palo Brunch (hello, lasagna).  Plus: Rob’s take on whether a European itinerary is worth it vs. sailing the Caribbean, and why prior familiarity with the Fantasy made this trip so much smoother.  Listen now and join the conversation! ⸻ Book Your Next Disney Cruise Line Vacation: My Path Unwinding Travel (our show sponsor): https://mypathunwinding.com/dclduo DCL Magazine – Your Ultimate Guide to Disney Cruise Line Tips & Tricks! Join the waitlist and use promo code DCLDUO for 10% off at the WDW Magazine store! 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 YouTube: https://YouTube.com/DCLDuo ⸻ Ranked by Feedspot: Top 30 Disney Cruise Line Podcasts (#1) Top 20 Cruise Podcasts (#2) Top Disney Podcasts (#4) Top 20 Disney Cruise Line Influencers (#12) ⸻ 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. #DisneyCruiseLine #DisneyFantasy #MediterraneanCruise #EuropeCruise #DisneyCruiseReview #FamilyTravel #CinqueTerre #RomeItaly #NaplesItaly #SicilyTravel #BarcelonaTravel #DisneyWithKids #CruisingWithBaby #DCLDuo #PaloBrunch #JackJackDiaperDash #KidsClubDCL #TravelScams #DisneyVacation