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Windmills, Waffles & Walt: ABD River Cruising with Gayle & Kara

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👁️ 179 views📅 12 months ago⏱️ 1:17:10
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleNorthern_europe · Spring · 7 nightsFrom AmsterdamVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We have been on 19 19 19 and 20 DCL cruises respectively.

This was our first adventures by Disney of DCL.

I was not impressed with the food. Not at all.

This is not vacations by Disney. This is adventures by Disney.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book excursions 45 days in advance and be prepared to call for changes.
Be flexible with itinerary changes due to river conditions.
Pack light as state rooms are smaller than Disney Cruise Line rooms.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Size of state rooms compared to Disney Cruise LineUnpack efficiently and use under-bed storage; you're only in the room to sleep.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to sail on an Adventures by Disney river cruise?
QHow does the experience compare to Disney Cruise Line?
QWhat are the highlights of the Holland and Belgium itinerary?

Topics Covered

Dining Main1½ Sad BaconService Crew2½ Happy BaconShip Condition2 Happy BaconExcursions3 Happy BaconItinerary Route3½ Happy BaconPort Destination3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Amsterdam2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Food Tour
Amsterdam (disembarkation)2½ Happy Bacon
Antwerp3 Happy Bacon
Top: Chocolate, Waffles, and Beer Tour
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YouTube Video Description

Spring has sprung—and so has the pixie dust! 🌷✨ We’re sitting down LIVE with Gayle and Kara to chat about their unforgettable Adventures by Disney river cruise through Holland and Belgium—timed perfectly for Tulip Season. Think vibrant blooms, fairy-tale towns, indulgent chocolate, and all the luxury and storytelling magic that ABD brings to the table. They’re dishing on: 🌷 The full itinerary highlights—from windmills to waffles 🛳️ What it’s really like onboard an ABD river cruise with Ama Waterways 🍫 Belgian beer, chocolate, and stroopwafel dreams 💡 Pro tips for planning an ABD trip (and who it’s best for!) If you’ve been curious about Adventures by Disney—especially their river cruise offerings in Europe—you won’t want to miss this one. Come with your questions, bring your wanderlust, and join the live chat! 🎙️ Going live Monday 5/26 at 5:30pm PDT / 8:30pm EDT —See you there!