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Is the Disney Destiny Worth It If Your Family Isn't Into Marvel?

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👁️ 90 views📅 3 weeks ago⏱️ 1:02:04
What This Creator Said
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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Caribbean · Spring · 4 nightsFrom Fort LauderdaleVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

We got chosen to be family of the day, so we got to board even sooner.

I think Hercules was definitely a highlight of the cruise for me.

That was my favorite. It was so good. The food was amazing and I absolutely loved the whole entertainment aspect of it.

We love them. So, the Maleficent one that was great.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Bring your own sand toys for the private islands to avoid high prices.
If you want a picture with Maleficent, be on deck four in Saga, not deck five.
Consider bringing your own costume for pirate makeover to save money.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Child anxiety about being on a ship in the oceanReassure them that crew members live on the ship and it's safe; it may be an age-related awareness issue.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the Disney Destiny worth it if your family isn't into Marvel?
QWhat is the experience like being chosen as Family of the Day?
QHow does the Destiny compare to other Disney ships for families with young kids?

Topics Covered

Loyalty Program4½ Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconKids Family4 Happy BaconEmbarkation4½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4½ Happy BaconDining Main4½ Happy BaconPort Destination4½ Happy BaconShip Condition4½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Castaway Cay4 Happy Bacon
Top: Snorkeling
Fort Lauderdale4½ Happy Bacon
Lookout Cay4 Happy Bacon
Top: Junkanoo celebration
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YouTube Video Description

Sarah stepped off the Disney Destiny eight days before we hit record — and she came home a Gold Castaway Club member. She also came home as one of the rare few who knows what it feels like to be chosen as Family of the Day, have your name announced to the whole port, and walk straight into a private meet-and-greet with Hero Minnie in the Grand Hall before a single other passenger boards. 🏆 Oh — and her family wasn't even big Marvel fans. In this episode: How Sarah's family got chosen as Family of the Day — and exactly what they were wearing when it happened Whether the Disney Destiny's heavy Marvel and villains theming actually limits families who aren't Marvel people The dining experience in Pride Lands: Feast of the Lion King — and why Sarah calls it her single favorite meal in five DCL sailings Why Hercules on the main stage became the unexpected highlight of the entire cruise Tips for the pirate makeover experience — including why you should absolutely bring your own costume from home A six-year-old's ocean anxiety mid-cruise and the heartwarming head server moment that turned it all around "I would put it at number one... what I would say gives it the edge above the Wish for me are the Pride Lands, the restaurant and the Hercules show." — Sarah Listen now and join the conversation! 🌊 Book your next Disney Cruise Line vacation with our show sponsor, My Path Unwinding Travel: https://mypathunwinding.com/dclduo 📖 DCL Magazine — your ultimate guide to Disney Cruise Line tips and tricks! Join the waitlist and use promo code DCLDUO for 10% off at the WDW Magazine store: https://dcl-magazine.com Stay Connected with DCL Duo: 🌐 Website: https://dclduo.com 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dcl-duo-podcast-a-disney-cruise-line-fan-podcast/id1501550336 📺 YouTube: https://YouTube.com/DCLDuo 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcl_duo/ 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DCLDuo 💬 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dclduo We're Ranked as a Top Podcast 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) 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 #DCL #DisneyVacation #FamilyTravel #DisneyParents #DisneyDestiny #DisneyDestinyReview #DCLPodcast #DisneyDestinyFamilies #DisneyDestinyCruise #GoldCastawayClub #FamilyOfTheDay #HerculesOnDisneyDestiny #PrideLandsDining #FeastOfTheLionKing #DisneyDestinyKids #CastawayCay #LookoutCay #DisneyDestinyVsWish