550 Christy’s Epic European Vacation | Adventures By Disney Italy

550 Christy’s Epic European Vacation | Adventures By Disney Italy

Author: Christy Pudyk & Lake Sprenkle August 14, 2026 Duration: 1:00:53

Dreaming of the ultimate European getaway? Join us as we recap Christy’s family’s epic 25-day European vacation! This episode dives deep into their incredible Adventures by Disney Italy tour, featuring exclusive pre-opening access to the Sistine Chapel, hands-on pasta making in Tuscany, and exploring iconic landmarks in Rome and Florence. Plus, Christy shares essential insights for navigating Disney travel, gluten-free dining in Europe, and the ABD difference before embarking on a Disney Cruise Line Mediterranean voyage. Whether you’re planning an Adventures by Disney package or a Disney Cruise Line vacation, this episode is packed with expert tips to help you cruise and travel smarter!

Highlights
The “Prequel” to Episode 544: How a 9-night Greek Isles Disney Dream cruise turned into a 25-day epic European land and sea adventure.
Paris & Disneyland Paris Hits and Misses: Battling record-breaking heatwaves, visiting the Eiffel Tower at dusk, staying at the Disneyland Hotel, and navigating gluten-free dining at Disneyland Paris.
Pre-Opening Vatican & Sistine Chapel Access: Experiencing the quiet magic of the Sistine Chapel with just their small group and learning insider fun facts about St. Peter’s Basilica.
Tuscan Countryside & Hands-On Experiences: Making homemade pasta from scratch on a Tuscan farm, enjoying regional wine tastings, and handling unexpected hotel quirks (like running out of water!).
Florence, Pisa & Gluten-Free Foodie Finds: Ditching the crowds to make a quick trip to the Leaning Tower of Pisa and finding amazing gluten-free dining and gelato across Italy.

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