Trying to choose between Disney Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean? Here are the seven differences I would look at first, from dining and kids' spaces to private islands and real value for your family.
Disney vacations change as your kids get older. This probably sounds obvious, but I don’t think we talk about it enough. A lot of Disney planning advice is aimed at families with younger children. There are discussions about strollers, naps, character meals, height requirements, Rider Switch, and what to do when a four-year-old has reached the absolute end of her…
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One of the first questions that comes up when I start planning a Walt Disney World vacation is where to stay. And then comes the second question: Is it actually worth paying more for a Moderate or Deluxe resort? My answer is not automatically yes. Disney has some beautiful Deluxe resorts. I love plenty of them. If someone would like…
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If you tell me you want to take your family to Disney, one of my first questions might be: Which Disney? Because Disneyland and Walt Disney World are both Disney vacations, but they are very different trips. I love both of them. I have taken my own family to both of them. And I would not automatically recommend the same…
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Disney Cruise Line has released its Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 itineraries, and general booking opens September 8, 2026. Whenever Disney releases a new batch of cruises, it is very easy to immediately start scrolling through dates, ships, ports, room categories, and prices until every itinerary starts blending. This is where I like to back up a little. The question…
