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Is a Disney Cruise Really Safe for Kids?

FamGoTravel | Unofficial DCL Mom
FamGoTravel | Unofficial DCL Mom
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👁️ 332 views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 8:55
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm Sarah. I'm the unofficial Disney cruise mom. I have four kids and we've been on board Disney ships over a hundred nights.

Cruise ships are safer than not only cars, but trains and airplanes.

If you have an unknown allergy and that happens to you at a restaurant anywhere else in the world, how quickly are you going to get from that restaurant to an emergency room or to a hospital? Versus a ship, it's going to be steps away from the restaurant.

The cruise industry is incredibly conscious of rules and regulations because they're not held to local standards or even country standards. They're held to international standards.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Do not leave young children unattended in a stateroom.
Bring Epipens if you have severe food allergies, as medical staff are readily available.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Fear of child going overboard or safety incidentsCruise ships are held to international standards, and incidents are widely reported, but the likelihood is very low (1 in 6.5 million).
Food allergies or poisoningDisney ships have hospitals on board, and medical staff provide rapid response for allergies, often faster than on land.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs a Disney cruise really safe for kids?
QWhat are the safety statistics for cruise ships compared to other travel methods?
QHow does Disney handle food allergies and medical emergencies?

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YouTube Video Description

Safety on Disney Cruiseline is a top of mind concern given the recent events of a child going overboard on a Disney Cruise aboard the Disney Dream. However, is this fear rooted in real evidence based safety issues or rather an isolated incident? In this video, I share information about the safety of cruising specifically with Disney Cruise Line. Note: Statistics come from Forbes Timeline: 0:00 Safety onboard a Disney Cruise 0:29 Cruise Ship Safety Statistics 0:59 Food Safety with Food Allergies 2:02 Food, Health and Safety Regulations on Cruise Ships 2:40 Medical Safety 3:58 Age Requirements for Babies and Pregnancy 5:34 Alcohol and Parenting Negligence 6:10 Parents leaving children unattended 7:07 Parents and Balconies 7:40 Parent's Number One Job