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Are DISNEY CRUISES in Australia Worth it?

Flying The Nest
Flying The Nest
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👁️ 128K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 34:07

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Editorial Summary

The creators document their family vacation aboard the Disney Wonder while sailing from Brisbane to Sydney. The video highlights the various amenities available for both children and adults, including themed kids clubs like the Oceaneer Club and the It's a Small World nursery. The family explores the ship's diverse dining options, such as Tiana's Place and Animator's Palate, and participates in themed events like Pirate Night and the Jack Jack crawling race for babies. They also detail the ship's layout, noting the themed atriums and adult-only lounges like the Cadillac Lounge and Crown and Cog. During their stop in Sydney, the family views the Opera House and Harbour Bridge from their balcony and explores the local area. The creators conclude that the cruise offers a high level of engagement through non-stop activities, character meet-and-greets, and immersive themed environments, making it a memorable experience for their family.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Disney Wonder
Bacon Bliss
All-time creator consensus for Disney Wonder
Solid Strip

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)South_pacific · 7 nightsFrom BrisbaneVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

our little family was blown away by how non-stop the activities were on board

this Disney Wonder is the biggest ship that has ever come in to the Sydney Harbor

it's not every day that you can come have a buffet with the opera house right in front of us how awesome is that

we finally joined in on the Tren what a way to end pirate night though we finally on trivia

Creator's Tips & Advice

Arrive at character events at least 20 minutes early to avoid line cutoffs
Use the ship's laundry facilities for extended cruises; cost is reasonable at $3 per load
Book the Cove Cafe for adults-only quiet time and specialty coffee

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Kids club access for parentsParents can enter during open house events; otherwise, only kids with wristbands can access clubs
Character meet-and-greet linesArrive early to secure a spot; lines are cut off to give characters breaks

Questions This Creator Answers

QAre Disney cruises in Australia worth it?
QWhat activities and amenities are available on the Disney Wonder ship?
QHow does the Sydney port experience compare to other cruise destinations?

Topics Covered

Kids Family4½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities4 Happy BaconDining Main3½ Happy BaconService Crew3 Happy BaconPort Destination4½ Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconPool Deck3½ Happy BaconWater Park4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Sydney4½ Happy Bacon
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