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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 did that and we still had a fair bit of time left on that but um we kind of wanted to do Europe this past summer.

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

It was phenomenal. Yeah.

This was, you know, trip of a lifetime, too.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book adjoining staterooms for families with young kids.
Use a credit card for placeholders to ensure refunds.
Check excursion descriptions on the website for infant policies.
Consider baby-wearing for city travel in Europe.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Traveling with a 9-month-old infantUse nursery services and baby-wearing; infants can often join excursions for free.
Managing jet lag and airport logisticsBook private transfers through reputable services; allow buffer time for delays.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to cruise Europe with young kids on Disney Cruise Line?
QHow do you manage logistics like flights, transfers, and excursions with a baby and young children?
QWhat are the onboard experiences like for families with infants?

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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