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what we learned traveling with kids | disney cruise line

October 15, 2026 路 36 min

family vacations with kids... equal parts chaos, adventure, and memories we'll never forget 馃槀 this week on couple things, we're talking the pod remote and talking all things family travel! from the challenges of packing up and traveling with three kids to why we think making these memories together is always worth it. we're sharing some of our favorite family vacation moments, what we've learned about traveling with little ones, and our recent experience aboard Disney Cruise Line! between the excitement, the activities, and getting to experience a little Disney magic together, it was such a special adventure for our family. a huge thank you to Disney Cruise Line for having us and helping us create memories we'll cherish forever! 鉂わ笍 we'd love to hear from you guys! what's your favorite family vacation you've ever taken, and what are your best tips for traveling with kids? love you guys! shawn & andrew


(00:00) traveling with kids: what鈥檚 worth it + what鈥檚 not
(01:11) Shawn鈥檚 childhood Disney cruise memories
(02:00) how we grew up vacationing differently
(03:09) why Disney works for the whole family
(05:07) the family travel equation + what makes a trip worth it
(07:35) five questions to ask before traveling with kids
(08:49) Disney World vs. Disney Cruise: which is more worth it?
(10:52) routines while traveling with young kids
(12:36) ranking family trips: Disney, skiing, Dubai + Japan
(18:09) the Tijuana mission trip + teaching kids to serve
(20:13) Pigeon Forge, Branson + Wisconsin Dells
(26:45) learning to travel with kids as parents
(27:47) rapid-fire: the best ages for different trips
(31:30) the East family鈥檚 rules for traveling with kids

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