Looking for an upscale kid-friendly cruise line for a family vacation? Two of the most common cruise lines that many families consider are Celebrity Cruises and Disney Cruise Line. In 2023, my family sailed aboard both and got a lot of questions about how the two experiences stacked up against each other. While both cruise … The post Celebrity vs. Disney Cruise Line: Cruise Differences Families Need to Know appeared first on Trips With Tykes ..read more

When embarking on a Disney Cruise, most travelers head to Florida or a city in Europe to start their trip. For many years, however, Disney Cruise Line has had at least one ship calling San Diego, California home for a portion of the year – a much more convenient cruise option for West Coast based … The post Disney Cruises from San Diego: Everything You Need to Know appeared first on Trips With Tykes ..read more

Looking to save money and maximize travel rewards on a Disney vacation? A Disney credit card is often a popular choice among Disney-going travelers for doing just that. The prospect of earning Disney Rewards Dollars you can use on a future vacation for spending you already do sounds tantalizing. And pulling Mickey or another favorite … The post Is a Disney Credit Card Worth It? appeared first on Trips With Tykes ..read more

If you’re reading this, you’ve probably realized that Disney World and Disney vacations can get pretty pricey. Since Disney discounts are few and far between it’s important to find multiple avenues to help you save money on your trip. If you want to maximize savings on your Disney vacation, you’ll want to learn how to … The post Discount Disney Gift Cards: Expert Tips & Tricks for the Best Deals appeared first on Trips With Tykes ..read more

You’ve been to Walt Disney World or Disneyland. Or maybe both! You are looking to take another Disney vacation but maybe with a bit of a twist to change it up this time. Most Disney-loving families turn next to a cruise vacation aboard Disney Cruise Line or a trip to Hawaii to stay at Aulani, … The post Disney Cruise vs. Disney Aulani: Which Vacation is Right For Your Family? appeared first on Trips With Tykes ..read more

Earlier this year, my family had the chance to take our very first Disney Cruise aboard the Disney Wonder. I’m a travel planner by nature. In fact, some might say I overplan. I certainly planned many aspects of our Disney Cruise vacation. Being a newbie, however, there were a couple of holes in my planning … The post Mistakes I Made on Our First Disney Cruise appeared first on Trips With Tykes ..read more

So many family travelers wait to do certain kinds of travel until their kids are “old enough.” After recently cruising aboard the Disney Wonder with my 3 year old son and his 7 year old big sister, I can definitively say that a Disney cruise is not one of those experiences that needs to wait. Disney Cruise Line … The post Tips for Disney Cruise Line with Toddlers & Preschoolers appeared first on Trips With Tykes ..read more

When I found out I was going on my very first cruise aboard Disney Cruise Line, I must admit I was a little intimidated. Not because of the travel planning part of it. I’ve got that down, for obvious reasons. Rather, I was intimidated by a longstanding DCL super crafty tradition: the fish extender gift exchange. … The post Disney Cruise Line Fish Extender Gifts for the Non-Crafty appeared first on Trips With Tykes ..read more

I just returned from my very first Disney Cruise thanks to the 2017 Disney Social Media Moms Land & Sea Celebration. As I was preparing for the trip, I found out that one of the fun ways cruisers add a little Disney magic to a Disney Cruise Line experience is to decorate their stateroom doors. Ever since someone discovered that … The post Easy DIY Disney Cruise Door Magnets appeared first on Trips With Tykes ..read more