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10 Things Nobody Tells You: Disney Cruise with Littles

FamGoTravel | Unofficial DCL Mom
FamGoTravel | Unofficial DCL Mom
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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)CaribbeanFrom CozumelVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Car seats are such a big big part of the cruise planning experience because they make or break the trip.

The idea of just having our home base and everything kind of already set up... it's always there.

Disney wants to feed your kids. So, you're going to be in good hands.

I find that the smaller ships is a much more relaxing and chill vibe than the bigger ships with tiny humans.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Bring snacks and pureed food pouches for medication or picky eaters.
Bring car seats or verify transportation provides them for port excursions.
Utilize the ship as a home base to avoid repacking and changing hotels.
Visit the dining team immediately upon boarding to discuss food allergies or special needs.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Kids will behave differently on vacationManage expectations; toddlers will still act like toddlers.
Food availability for picky eatersAsk for off-menu items; staff is willing to help.
Life jacket availability for small childrenCheck pool depths; smallest life jacket size is 35 lbs.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow do you manage sleep and nap schedules on a cruise?
QHow do you handle car seat logistics for flights and excursions?
QCan you order off-menu for picky eaters or kids with allergies?
QAre smaller ships better for families with toddlers?

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Port Highlights

Cozumel
Top: Port adventure (unspecified)
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Planning a Disney cruise with toddlers or little kids? After 21 sailings, including this one on the Disney Magic with my four kids (one of whom has Down syndrome), here's what I wish someone had told me before we ever stepped on a ship. If you want to read the full DCL with Littles Guide: https://www.famgo.travel/guides/disney-cruise-with-little-kids 📱 Plan your cruise with the FamGo Travel app: iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/famgo/id6758233680 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.famgo.trip In this video: 00:00 Intro, filming live from the Disney Magic in Cozumel 01:10 Their schedule doesn't change just because you're on vacation 02:26 Car seats complicate everything (and nobody warns you) 03:13 The ship as your home base is a game changer 04:25 Getting back to your room in 5 minutes matters more than you think 05:20 Your toddler is still a toddler (managing expectations) 06:35 You can order off menu for your kids 08:33 You might go to bed when your kids do (and that's fine) 09:18 Your kids might ditch you for the kids club 10:24 Water rules for babies and toddlers are strict 12:22 Smaller ships are easier with little kids Have questions about cruising with little ones? Drop them in the comments. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ☀️ I’m Sara, your Unofficial Disney Cruise Line Mom. We’ve cruised over 100 days, and now travel with our 4 kids including one with Down syndrome, sharing the real-life side of Disney cruising as a big, interabled family. No fluff, no filters, and definitely no gatekeeping. 💛 Subscribe for honest Disney Cruise vlogs, accessibility tips, and family travel behind the scenes: new videos once a week! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Important Links: If you want help with planning your own cruise: https://www.piratesandprincessestravel.com/request-a-quote Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@down4travel?sub_confirmation=1 My Amazon Storefront where you'll find all my Disney Cruise Favorites: https://amzn.to/40wwpTu Packing List: https://www.famgo.travel/guides/disney-cruise-packing-list Tipping Guide: https://www.famgo.travel/guides/tipping-on-disney-cruise Budgeting Tool: https://www.famgo.travel/guides/budget-for-a-disney-cruise My Instagram: instagram.com/famgotravel Disclosure: This channel and video is not affiliated with or endorsed by Disney Cruise Line. All opinions are my own. #disneycruise #dclmom