Ep. 556 - Driving on the Left, Sailing on the Right: Anna’s First Experience with Disney Cruise Line

From Scotland to the Sea! First-time cruiser Anna joins us from across the pond to share her UK family’s Disney Cruise Line debut aboard the Fantasy! This four-night Bahamian itinerary packed a punch with stops at both Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point and Castaway Cay, plus a whole lot of pixie dust, soft-serve, and one chaotic embarkation parking snafu. 

Anna shares her family’s thoughtful planning process (hello, Iceland stopover and rental car logistics!), the fun and fails of their first embarkation day (shoutout to the Mickey tunnel sprint), their impressions of Disney’s private islands, onboard favorites like the Midship Detective Agency and Aladdin, and how her husband (a boat lover but not a Disney die-hard) ended up falling for cruising. Spoiler: he’s now Team DCL over Disney Parks. 

We also chat about:

• Why Anna skipped the kids clubs for more family time

• Their Royal Gathering triumph (at 4am Scotland time!)

• The real deal on Lookout vs. Castaway

• UK tips on managing motion sickness, tipping culture, and American ice cream 

This one is packed with delightful anecdotes, smart insights, and that dry British humor we love. A must-listen for any first-time cruiser—or anyone thinking about bringing the family across the Atlantic for a magical DCL vacation. 

 

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