{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"517 A Family's First Cruise Aboard The Disney Dream | 5-night Sailing to Cozumel &amp; Castaway Cay","description":"In this episode, we welcome first-time cruiser Kristin to discuss her family's inaugural voyage on Disney Cruise Line aboard the Disney Dream! We dive into the details of their 5-night sailing out of Fort Lauderdale, covering everything from staying at the Hilton Marina to navigating the ship's rotational dining and Broadway-style entertainment. Hear their honest review of a day pass at an all-inclusive resort in Cozumel and their experience snorkelling at Disney Castaway Cay, all while navigating around a hurricane in the Caribbean. Whether you are planning your first Disney cruise or looking for tips on travelling with kids, this episode is packed with essential advice for a magical vacation at sea. &amp;nbsp; First-Time Cruiser Perspective: Why a family with no prior cruising experience chose Disney Cruise Line and their first impressions of the Disney Dream. Pre-Cruise Logistics: Flying into Fort Lauderdale a day early, staying at the Hilton Marina, and the ease of the embarkation process. Stateroom Review: A look at the Verandah Stateroom, highlighting the split bathroom layout, storage, and comfortable bedding. Onboard Dining: Reviews of the buffet (Cabanas), pizza and taco stations, and rotational dining at Enchanted Garden, Animator's Palate, and Royal Palace. Entertainment &amp;amp; Activities: Experiences with the Sail-A-Wave party, Broadway-style shows, Virtual Sports, and the Bippidi Bobbidi Boutique. Port Adventures: A day pass at the Iberostar all-inclusive resort in Cozumel and snorkelling and biking (attempted) at Disney Castaway Cay. &amp;nbsp; Sailed Out Of: Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida. Ports of Call:   Cozumel, M\u00e9xico.   Disney Castaway Cay, Bahamas.   Want to be on the show? Fill out this form, and we\u2019ll be in contact with you real soon! https:\/\/dclpodcast.com\/want-to-be-on-the-show\/ &amp;nbsp; Support our show via Patreon: http:\/\/www.patreon.com\/dclpodcast &amp;nbsp; Use Christy\u2019s Travel Services: https:\/\/dclpodcast.com\/book-with-christy\/ &amp;nbsp; Follow the DCL Podcast via: http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dclpodcast http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dcl_podcast &amp;nbsp; Follow Lake at: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mouse.gen https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@MouseGen &amp;nbsp; Follow Christy at: http:\/\/www.packyourpixiedust.com https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/packyourpixiedust &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"DCL Podcast : Disney Cruise Line and Travel Information","author_url":"http:\/\/dclpodcast.libsyn.com\/podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39321975\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39321975"}