Experiencing the magic of Disney as a family is such a special memory, especially when your kids are young. Seeing the wonder and delight in a young child’s eyes is so special when they see their favorite Disney characters come to life. But planning a Disney trip with small children isn’t always easy. After all, kids aren’t always the best travelers. They can struggle with new situations, especially when their routines are thrown off or they are away from their safe spaces. It’s why many families wait until their kids are older to experience the magic of Disney in the hopes that the trip will be easier.
Instead of delaying your family’s Disney experience until your kids are older (and potentially not as into Disney), why not book a Disney cruise instead? It’s an excellent option for families and a lot easier when you have young children than attempting a trip to Disneyland or Walt Disney World. Here’s why a cruise can be easier.
- There are fewer travel disruptions. The great thing about choosing a Disney cruise experience is that you can do everything you want on the ship! Unlike a trip to Disneyland or Walt Disney World, you don’t have to travel between parks and risk your kids getting tired or cranky. Instead, all of the wonders of Disney are right outside your room, waiting for your family to experience!
- The staterooms are designed for your family’s comfort. The staterooms on Disney cruise ships are designed to make travel easier with kids. With several different stateroom categories to choose from, including suites, you can choose what works best for your family. Each room has various amenities, but they are all designed for comfort. So, between excursions, shopping, and activities, your family has a relaxing place to unwind and allow the kids to rest and recharge safely.
- The Navigator app makes it easy to plan out your schedule! One of our favorite family-friendly features on the Disney cruise ship is the Navigator app. Using this app, you can see where all the different activities, shows, and attractions are on the boat. It makes it easy to plan out your family’s schedule (especially if you have to coordinate around nap or quiet times). If you’re traveling with older kids, you use the app to text one another without paying for roaming if they go off to attend activities on their own! But the best thing about this app is that it will send you notifications if you use the laundry services on board the ship. After all, laundry never ends when you have a family!
- You can get some adult alone time! Getting some adult alone time while vacationing with your family is next to impossible unless you’re on a Disney cruise! The Oceaneer Club and Oceaneer Lab offer childcare options for kids ages 3-10. With plenty of fun and exciting activities, your kids will have a blast while you enjoy the adult-only pool, nightclubs, or restaurants for a bit of downtime. There are open houses at the trip’s start so you can get your kids acquainted with the staff and activities if they are a little nervous. For older tweens from 11 to 14, there is also the Edge Club with programming just for them!
- There is so much to do! Like a visit to Disneyland or Walt Disney World, you’ll get a complete Disney experience onboard a cruise. There are characters to visit and plenty of stage shows for your family to enjoy. There are lots of photo ops, fireworks shows, and more. Each ship also does special theme nights for different holidays, and there are various themed cruises you can book, like Marvel Days at Sea or Pixar!
Making the Disney experience enjoyable when your family is young can be difficult, but it’s a lot easier on a Disney cruise ship. Everything is right there for your family to enjoy, and you can easily access your room whenever you need to rest or take a break. Having a safe and private place to relax while traveling when you have young children is invaluable. It can make the travel experience so much easier, so you can focus on enjoying seeing the wonder in their eyes at the age when the Disney magic is most memorable. With the expansion of the Disney Cruise fleet in 2025 with the Disney Treasure and the opening of Lighthouse Point, the new private island in the Bahamas, this summer, there are lots of great reasons to book a Disney cruise. Call today or visit our website, and let’s get your family booked for a trip!
