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Ep. 607 - What It’s Really Like Cruising Europe with Young Kids on Disney Cruise Line

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What This Creator Said
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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Mediterranean · SummerFrom BarcelonaVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

The bat signal for my kids is the Build-A-Bear logo.

We invested in Build-A-Bear and now we have, uh, yet more, uh, little Build-a-Bears that we we brought all the way home from.

The nursery the nursery is great. Um obviously we pre-ooked for that whenever we could.

The Paulo brunch puts every one of the other I mean it's a completely different experience, right?

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book a seat for an infant in economy on long flights.
Use a reputable travel agent for private transfers in Europe.
Check excursion details on the website, not just the app, for infant policies.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Traveling with a nine-month-old infantUse ship's nursery and kids club; baby can adapt to sleep anywhere.
Booking excursions with an infantCheck website details; infants often free if not taking a seat.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to cruise Europe with young kids and an infant?
QHow do you handle transportation and logistics in Europe with a large family?
QWhat are the highlights and challenges of a port-intensive Mediterranean itinerary?

Topics Covered

Kids Family3 Happy BaconExcursions2 Happy BaconBooking Process2½ Happy BaconLoyalty Program1½ Happy BaconDining Specialty3 Happy BaconService Crew2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Barcelona2 Happy Bacon
Top: Private kids' tour
Levero2 Happy Bacon
Top: Cinque Terre boat tour
Naples2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Pizza making for kids
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YouTube Video Description

Rob returns to the show with a wonderful deep dive into his family’s European sailing aboard the Disney Fantasy. We walk through his full itinerary from Barcelona to Italy and Sicily, and talk through what it’s like to cruise Europe with three kids and a nine-month-old in tow. From transportation mishaps to breathtaking port days to baby Sam’s first crawl aboard the ship, this is an honest and entertaining look at a port-intensive Mediterranean itinerary.  Rob shares highlights from: • A long but beautiful Disney excursion to Cinque Terre from La Spezia • A private tour in Rome — and the scam attempt he dodged just in time • Pizza-making for kids in Naples, supported by a memorable crew member known as “Bubbles” • A DIY beach-club day in Sicily that became one of the most relaxed port days of the trip • Onboard moments including nursery time, Kids Club experiences, Royal Court Tea, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, and an excellent Palo Brunch We also discuss flying with an infant, booking adjoining rooms for a family of six, why a European itinerary can be ideal for families wanting to see a lot without changing hotels, and how this experience compared to Rob’s Caribbean sailing.  Listen now and join the conversation. Help Support the Show: • Book your next Disney Cruise Line vacation with My Path Unwinding Travel (https://mypathunwinding.com/dclduo) • Join the waitlist for DCL Magazine (https://dcl-magazine.com/) and use promo code DCLDUO for 10% off at the WDW Magazine store 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 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) 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