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Everything You Need to Know About Sailing with Kids on Disney Cruise Line

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I first have to say you guys have far more experience sailing Disney Cruise Line with kids than I do just the sheer number of cruises

I mean a lot depends on the ages of your kids and um I first have to say you guys have far more experience sailing Disney Cruise Line with kids than I do

I think it's more about the itinerary than the ships and you guys may may disagree it's more about what ports are the best fit for your kids

I think that's fair I mean I think it depends again on the age of your kids if you have younger kids for anything Disney I think prepping them is helpful

Creator's Tips & Advice

Request a Diaper Genie and Pack n' Play before boarding and check with your stateroom attendant if they're not in your room upon arrival
Use the Disney Cruise Line app to communicate with your kids on board by giving them permission to use it on their device
For younger kids, show them videos of characters and the ship layout to help them prepare and reduce anxiety
Book two staterooms if you have a family of five, as it can be more cost-effective than a single family room
Prioritize getting older kids to the Edge or Vibe clubs on the first day to help them make friends early

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Picking the first Disney Cruise with kidsConsider the ages of your kids and the logistics of travel, such as flight length and time zone adjustments
Preparing kids for the cruiseShow videos of characters and the ship to help kids with anxiety or slow to warm up to new places
Kids clubs for younger childrenEnsure kids are potty trained for the kids club and consider the nursery for non-potty-trained kids

Questions This Creator Answers

QDoes the cruise line provide a Diaper Genie or Pack n'Play?
QWhat can kids eat onboard?
QWhat are the ages for the kids clubs on Disney Cruise Line?
QCan kids wear swim diapers in the pools on Disney Cruise Line?

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Leslie from Trips with Tykes and the Disney Deciphered podcast joins us this week to chat all about her tips and tricks for sailing with kids on Disney Cruise Line. This episode is jammed packed with everything you need to know about taking kids on DCL. Does the cruise line provide a Diaper Genie or Pack n'Play? What can kids eat onboard? What are the ages for the kids clubs on Disney Cruise Line? Can kids wear swim diapers in the pools on Disney Cruise Line? We answer those questions and many, many more on this week's live bonus show. If you like this video, please like and subscribe to our channel on YouTube.  You can also like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @DCLDuo.  Or subscribe to our Podcast available on Apple Podcast, Pocket Casts, Spotify and most other major podcast providers.  You can also email us at dclduo@gmail.com.   The views in this video are our own, and are not those of the Walt Disney family of companies, Disney Cruise Line or the Walt Disney theme parks or resorts.  If you have questions about a Disney vacation or any of the Disney offerings discussed in this vlog please contact Disney directly or discuss with your Disney travel agent.  Thanks for watching!   You can connect with the DCL Duo Podcast and Vlog at: https://dclduo.com   Please review and subscribe to our Podcast on the following platforms (or most major podcast providers):   Apple Podcasts: If youhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dclduo-podcast/id1501550336 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/gn6f1034 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Fcl8SPuSJFlam2KsJBHx7 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=526093&refid=stpr   You can also like and follow us on social media at:   The DCL Duo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DclDuo The DCL Duo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcl_duo/ The DCL Duo on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DCLDuo The DCL Duo Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dclduo