24-Hour Travel Day to London: Was the Overnight Layover Worth It?
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I'm impressed by the merging.
It was pretty good. I was very impressed by their grilled cheese.
Overall, I think this is better than an overnight flight.
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We’re kicking off 2026 with the first video in our transatlantic Disney cruise series — and getting there was an adventure all on its own. In this video, we share our full 24-hour travel day from Phoenix to London, as we make our way to Europe to board the Disney Fantasy for its transatlantic sailing from Southampton to Fort Lauderdale. This travel day included an autonomous Waymo ride to the airport, multiple JetBlue flights, airport lounge hopping, an overnight layover in New York City, and a hotel stay near JFK before continuing on to London Heathrow. We review airport lounges, in-flight food and snacks, and share what worked — and what didn’t — during a long international travel day with a kid. If you’re planning a long international travel day, an overnight layover before a cruise, or wondering whether a daytime transatlantic flight is better than flying overnight, this video walks through the full experience step by step. ✨ Video Highlights ✨ 🚗 Autonomous Waymo ride to Phoenix Sky Harbor — first time riding in a self-driving car 🥐 Escape Lounge (PHX Terminal 3) – breakfast spread, coffee, and drinks ✈️ JetBlue flight: Phoenix → JFK – snacks, drinks, and onboard experience 🛋️ Airport lounge hopping at JFK ❌ Denied entry to the Capital One Lounge JFK ✅ Full food & drink review at the Chase Sapphire Lounge 🏨 Overnight stay at the Residence Inn JFK – room tour, market, gym, breakfast, and free airport shuttle ✈️ JetBlue international flight: JFK → London Heathrow – meals, snacks, drinks, and pantry access 🌍 Arriving in London to kick off our transatlantic Disney cruise adventure This is just the beginning of our three-week transatlantic adventure, with Europe, cruising, and plenty more travel still ahead. 👉 Subscribe to follow along with the rest of the journey! 🔥 Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:54 Waymo Ride to the Airport 03:36 Escape Lounge at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport 05:10 JetBlue Flight from Phoenix to JFK 06:44 Arrival at JFK 08:01 Chase Sapphire Lounge JFK 10:44 Residence Inn JFK Review 20:49 JetBlue Flight from JFK to London Heathrow 23:33 Arriving at London Heathrow 🚢Catch up on the full 13-night transatlantic Disney Fantasy cruise series here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1QOSC5ZT4mV5sX2-4eXwx0qu-08ilHpV&si=OTT6AmUuGt5gQS-G 🔗 Connect With Us: ✈️ Plan Your Disney Cruise or Theme Park Trip With Us: https://www.piratesandprincessestravel.com/request-a-quote 📸 Follow our daily travel adventures on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingthevacationlife/ 🛍️ Our favorite travel gear, cruise essentials & park must-haves: https://www.amazon.com/shop/livingthevacationlife 🌐 All other links & resources: https://linktr.ee/livingthevacationlife