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Got a case of wanderlust that won’t quit? Your next family holiday cruise is a click away. Our moms have bounced around the globe testing out family cruises and they’re dishing the dirt on what works, what doesn’t and what you need to know before you go. Get all the family travel information essentials you need (from a traveling mom's perspective, natch!) to dive into your next family holiday adventure.

Here you'll find ideas for cruising with families.

Art Everywhere on Disney Fantasy Ship, and Some’s Enchanted

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EnchantedArt5Self-proclaim a scavenger hunt on the Disney Cruise Line brand-new ship called Fantasy when you sail from Port Canaveral, Florida.

Or play I Spy all around the 14 decks.  Art is the search, and much is enchanted on this squeaky-clean, fresh-from-the-shipbuilder vessel.

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7 Key Terms to Learn Before Your First Disney Cruise

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FantasyWhen you embark on a Disney Cruise Line ship, you enter a world where pixie dust truly does make everything seem magical. From innovative water rides to broadway-quality theatre productions, imaginative dining experiences, and the serene beauty of the Castaway Cay beaches, there’s really nothing that can compare. But for those who haven’t cruised before, especially on a Disney ship, it can be somewhat confusing to understand where things are on the ship and how to find your way around.

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Top 10 Best Disney Cruise Tips - Part 5

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MexicoMickeyFor this fifth and final post in the five-part series,  my best Disney Cruise Tips #9 and #10 serve to encourage you and yours to get out of your comfort zone and explore the ship and the ports of call while also remembering that Disney wants you to have no worries!  These are my best hints and ideas from time as the Disney Cruise Mom on the Walt Disney World Moms Panel where I dished out advice to other Disney Cruise Line guests.  The rest of the list are linked below, which includes:

Part One: 1) Know Before You Go and 2) Pack Wisely

Part Two: 3) Brief the Kids and 4) Slow Down
Part Three: 5) Stay Organized and 6) Be Entertained
Part Four: 7) Maintain Your Health (and Weight) and 8) Get Educated
Part Five: 9) Explore Your Surroundings and 10) Hakuna Matata!  

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Top 10 Best Disney Cruise Tips - Part 4

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Alaska2011 718For the fourth post in this five-part series,  my best Disney Cruise Tips #7 and #8 are  about maintaining your family’s health while you are onboard and getting educated with all the various events and programs on the ship so that you can fully enjoy a Disney Cruise vacation with your family.  These are my best hints and ideas from time as the Disney Cruise Mom on the Walt Disney World Moms Panel where I dished out advice to other Disney Cruise Line guests.  The complete list of the top ten so far are linked here, which includes:

Part One: 1) Know Before You Go and 2) Pack Wisely

Part Two: 3) Brief the Kids and 4) Slow Down
Part Three: 5) Stay Organized and 6) Be Entertained
Part Four: 7) Maintain Your Health (and Weight) and 8) Get Educated
Part Five: 9) Explore Your Surroundings and 10) Hakuna Matata! 

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What Makes Disney Fantasy Cruise Different?

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pirate-showDisney surpasses in almost any niche they touch. From amusement parks, to resorts, to movie making - so why not cruises? But what makes it so different that you will remember your Fantasy Cruise forever? For me it was two main items:
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Top 10 Best Disney Cruise Tips - Part 3

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StThomasThe third installment in this five-part series features my best Disney Cruise Tips #5 and #6 about staying organized in your stateroom and maximizing your entertainment experience so that you can fully enjoy a Disney Cruise vacation with your family.  These are my best hints and ideas from my  year-long tenure as the Disney Cruise Mom on the Walt Disney World Moms Panel where I provided advice to other Disney Cruise Line guests.  You can get the complete list of top ten here, which includes:

Part One: 1) Know Before You Go and 2) Pack Wisely

Part Two: 3) Brief the Kids and 4) Slow Down
Part Three: 5) Stay Organized and 6) Be Entertained
Part Four: 7) Maintain Your Health (and Weight) and 8) Get Educated
Part Five: 9) Explore Your Surroundings and 10) Hakuna Matata! 

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