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Ep. 607 - 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

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

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.

Super easy. I got to be honest. Yeah, the nursery the nursery is great.

It was phenomenal. Yeah.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book a seat for infants in economy on long flights for more space and comfort.
Use a credit card for placeholders to ensure easy refunds if not used.
Read excursion descriptions carefully on the website, not just the app, to confirm infant policies.
Consider private transfers with reputable companies for airport transfers in Europe.
Book adjoining rooms early for families with young kids to ensure space and convenience.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Traveling with a nine-month-old infantUse nursery and kids club; baby can adapt to sleep anywhere; consider baby-wearing for cities
Booking excursions with infantsCheck website descriptions carefully; infants often free but not bookable via app
Logistics of European travel with kidsCruise simplifies logistics; use private transfers and book adjoining rooms early

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to cruise Europe with young kids on Disney Cruise Line?
QHow do you handle travel logistics with an infant and multiple children?
QWhat are the pros and cons of a port-intensive Mediterranean itinerary?
QHow does the nursery and kids club work on Disney ships?
QWhat are some tips for booking excursions and transfers in Europe?

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Port Highlights

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Top: Cinque Terre boat tour
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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