I have been on multiple Disney cruises. I have also cruised Greece multiple times. This was my first time combining the two — nine nights on the Disney Dream through the Greek Isles and Malta. I am a Disney adult and a travel advisor who sells DCL, and I want to give you my honest take on what this experience was actually like.

In this episode I am covering:

• Getting to the port from Rome and what the check-in situation was actually like
• Why you should join the WhatsApp group and Facebook group for your specific DCL sailing before you go
• The Disney Dream — what it does well and where it feels dated compared to newer DCL ships
• The honest food take: rotational dining, why Palo is always the right call, and why the main dining room quality has declined
• The rainforest room add-on — approximately $200 per person for nine nights and worth every dollar
• The teenager situation: real, documented in the WhatsApp group, and something to know going in
• Two active volcanoes — Stromboli and Mount Etna — on the same morning before breakfast
• Churro Mickey waffle day and why guests plan their mornings around it
• The VAT refund process on DCL European sailings — do this the same day you make your purchases or you will regret it
• The honest verdict: who DCL in Europe is right for and who might want to look at alternatives

The ports — Chania, Mykonos, Corfu, and Valletta — are each getting their own episodes. This one is all about the ship.

If you are trying to figure out whether a European cruise is right for you, or which cruise line fits how you travel, reach out. This is exactly the kind of thing I love helping people think through.

Find me at kaylareneetravel.com and across all socials at Kayla Renee Travel.

Until next time — let's just go.