Nathan's Alaskan DCL trip w/16 people - PREP 479
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This is going to be for pretty much all of us. Our first time in Alaska. It's our first Disney cruise also.
We have 16 of us on this family Alaska cruise. We're going for my in-laws 50th wedding anniversary.
I was pleasantly surprised. One of the conversations I had going into all of the excursion bookings is we might need to end up doing some private excursions just because of how big our group is.
It was a really big exciting trip and a lot of stimulation and excitement all around.
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Nathan's 16-Person Disney Alaskan Cruise Adventure | Episode 479 In this episode of WDW Prep to Go, host Shannon Albert welcomes Nathan to share his detailed trip report of a Disney Cruise Line (DCL) Alaskan cruise taken with his family of 16. The trip celebrated his in-law's 50th wedding anniversary and marked their visit to their 50th state, Alaska. The group included four separate family units with a mix of children and adults, leading to experiences that catered to young kids and adults alike. Nathan discusses their journey through key activities, character meet-and-greets, excursions in Skagway, Juneau, and Ketchikan, as well as events like a royal tea, the Jack Jack Baby Dash, and navigating challenges like changing dining plans and traveling with an infant. Tune in to hear about this memorable family adventure packed with Disney magic, scenic excursions, and strategic planning. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 01:36 Meet Nathan and His Family 03:04 Planning the Alaskan Cruise 05:04 Travel Logistics and Pre-Cruise Plans 11:25 First Day on the Cruise 17:37 Day at Sea and Onboard Activities 26:08 Excursion in Skagway 31:11 Excursion in Juneau 38:13 Exploring Ketchikan 41:02 Final Day at Sea 42:23 Planning Challenges and Group Dynamics 43:38 Navigating the Last Full Day on the Ship 44:31 Character Encounters and Prioritizing Activities 47:26 Travel Logistics and Final Preparations 50:37 Arrival and Settling in Vancouver 53:59 Exploring Vancouver with Friends 01:05:27 A Day at Stanley Park and Granville Island 01:14:47 Boarding the Ship and Initial Impressions 01:24:21 Boarding the Ship and Settling In 01:24:45 Managing Frozen Breast Milk on a Cruise 01:26:32 Exploring the Kids' Club and Nursery 01:28:29 First Impressions of the Ship and Room 01:33:40 Assembly Drill and Deck Activities 01:38:54 Dinner at Tiana's Place 01:46:16 Navigating the First Day at Sea 02:07:53 Missed Rebooking Opportunity 02:09:03 Dinner at Tritons 02:11:04 Golden Mickeys Show 02:13:15 Glacier Day Adventures 02:15:53 Meeting Spider-Man 02:17:13 Exploring the Fjord 02:25:31 Frozen Day Festivities 02:30:35 Skagway Excursion 02:34:29 Gold Panning and Sled Dogs 02:39:32 White Pass Railroad Journey 02:43:59 Animator's Palette Dinner 02:46:14 Surprise Frozen Sheets 02:49:35 Whale Watching in Juneau 02:53:34 Kids' Energy Peaks at Menden Hall 02:54:54 Balancing Kids and Adult Activities 02:55:50 Frozen Show Delight 02:57:48 Ketchikan Excursions 03:02:40 Saxon Village and Lumberjack Show 03:13:19 Final Day at Sea 03:28:18 Disembarkation and Journey Home