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Ep. 569 - Amsterdam to Anaheim (and the Wonder): Jason’s West Coast Disney Adventure

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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Other · Spring · 3 nightsFrom San DiegoOccasional Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

In terms of of the Golden Mickey's, the music is great, but the story is Benson Benson thing for me didn't really didn't really cut it.

We did not get off at Ensanada. We weren't sure about it leading up to it, but visiting a lot of friends and family in Portland the week before, we were telling them about the cruise and the itinerary, and every time we said, 'Well, the ship's going to Ensanatada.' Every single person in my family said, 'Oh, don't go there.'

I actually thought that the dining on the Wonder was a little better than The Wish. And maybe that's just recency bias. I don't know. But I Everything I ate I thought was better than I anticipated, better than I expected it to be.

Frozen is freaking amazing. Yeah. I think it's so good, so amazing. Everybody knows that, but it it's by far was the best of the three shows.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Trust your wait staff for vegetarian dining recommendations.
Go to the hot tubs early in the morning to avoid crowds.
For bingo, arrive as soon as they start selling tickets to get seats together.
Bring your own princess dress and shoes for Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique to save money and ensure size availability.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Kids not wanting to go to kids clubs aloneMake connections with other families in Facebook groups before the cruise so kids have friends to go with.
Weather being cold on a West Coast cruiseBe prepared for cooler weather, as it can be similar to the Pacific Northwest even in summer.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to cruise on the Disney Wonder after a Concierge experience on the Disney Wish?
QHow is the weather on a West Coast Disney cruise out of San Diego?
QWhat are the dining options like for vegetarians on the Disney Wonder?
QIs Ensenada a worthwhile port stop?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Ensenada1 Sad Bacon
San Diego1½ Happy Bacon
Top: San Diego Zoo
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YouTube Video Description

Jason and his family flew all the way from Amsterdam to combine a U.S. vacation with a 3-night Disney Wonder sailing out of San Diego. After starting with time at Disneyland, they boarded the Wonder for their second Disney Cruise Line experience. In this episode, Jason shares what it was like cruising “on the other side” after his first Concierge-level experience on the Disney Wish. From rainy days at the San Diego Zoo to tacos, trivia, karaoke, vegetarian dining, and magical evenings in Animator’s Palate, Jason compares ships, staterooms, shows, and family activities. This is a fun look at Disney cruising from an international perspective and a great resource for families thinking about sailing out of San Diego.   Listen now and join the conversation!   Book Your Next Disney Cruise Line Vacation: My Path Unwinding Travel (https://mypathunwinding.com/dclduo)   DCL Magazine – Your Ultimate Guide to Disney Cruise Line Tips & Tricks! Join the waitlist at 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 listed alongside some other great Disney podcasts at: Top 100 Disney Podcasts (https://blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts/) | Top 20 Cruise Podcasts (https://blog.feedspot.com/cruise_podcasts/) | Top 30 Disney Cruise Line Podcasts (https://blog.feedspot.com/disney_cruise_line_podcasts/)   The views expressed in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the views of the Walt Disney Company, Disney Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, or any other travel provider discussed or mentioned.