Shelly joins us to share her story of taking her very first Disney cruise—a 3-night sailing aboard the Disney Fantasy—with a group of friends she met through a DVC Facebook group. From her creative approach to managing motion sickness to her relaxing Castaway Cay beach day and unforgettable Palo brunch, Shelly recounts every magical moment.

As a seasoned Disney parks fan and DVC member, Shelly brings a fresh perspective to Disney Cruise Line. We talk about what it’s like to travel without kids, the benefits of cruising with experienced friends, how to plan for rotational dining when you’re a snacker, and her absolute love of the risotto at Palo.

She also shares what it was like boarding with Gold Castaway Club perks (thanks to her stateroom mates), and how her first cruise compared to her expectations. Plus, she teases her upcoming 5-night sailing aboard the Disney Magic with her husband and a post-cruise stay at Vero Beach.

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The views expressed in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the views of the Walt Disney Company, Disney Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, or any other travel provider discussed or mentioned.