Ready to plan your next family cruise? Find out how to choose the Best Disney Cruise Ship for your family in this vacation guide! This post is sponsored by Disney. All magical opinions are my own.

How to Choose the Best Disney Cruise Ship for Your Family

One ship, two ships. Big ship, little ship. Which is the BEST Disney Cruise ship for your family? And before you get ready to “jump ship” (sorry I couldn’t resist the pun) and invest a lot of money in your next family vacation, I’m bringing you a list of the pros and cons and 9 things you should consider before booking a Disney Cruise. Grab the facts, check out the video and make your own informed decision about your next Disney Cruise Line ship. Bigger isn’t always better.

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Visit Panama City Beach. All opinions are 100% mine.

Top 10 Panama City Beach Things to Do for Kids

One thing I love about Florida? There’s always someplace new to discover. Visiting the Florida Gulf Coast has always been on my Florida bucket list, and a family trip to Panama City Beach is definitely at the top of my list. With spring break here and summer right around the corner now is the time to plan your unforgettable Florida vacation. Check out my Top 10 Panama City Beach Things to Do for Kids – and see exactly why this vacation spot is a great place for families to explore. Ready to plan your fun today? Let’s do this.

Beach

It’s all in the name. Sitting right along the Florida Gulf Coast, Panama City Beach offers kids huge stretches of soft white sand and beautiful turquoise waters for all day fun under the sun. It’s no wonder why so many families love to visit the Real. FUN. Beach.

Nature

Love exploring the best that nature has to offer? Panama City Beach has some of the best state parks for discovering natural wildlife and different ecosystems. Take a hike through St. Andrews State Park or bike through one of the many trails through Camp Helen State Park.

Animal Encounters

My kids can never pass up the opportunity to get up-close with some of their favorite Florida animals. Panama City Beach offers lots of great places for animal encounters. Gulf World Marine Park is a fun place to swim with dolphins, say hi to sea lions, discover tanks full of fish, sea turtles and sharks, and walk through lush gardens of tropical birds.

Shelling

Who else loves to collect shells? My kids always love an opportunity to gather beautiful Florida shells. Panama City Beach is a perfect place to fall in love with shelling. Take a boat ride to Shell Island and discover 7 miles of amazing shell collecting.

Shopping

If shopping is your vacation style, I love the atmosphere of Panama City Beach’s Pier Park. This 900,000 square foot open air shopping and entertainment area offers a variety of chain and specialty shops, fun eateries and lots of attractions like laser tag, video games and a Mirror Maze to keep the little ones happy.

Water Sports

Is your family up for a little more adventure? Panama City Beach is a great place for water sports! Kayaking, snorkeling, swimming, jet skiing, airboat riding, paddleboarding, fishing – there are so many different ways to discover this Florida vacation spot.

Pirate Cruise

Yes, this Panama City Beach Things to Do for Kids gets its own category. PCB offers families their very own pirate cruise aboard a the “Sea Dragon” schooner. This pirate themed cruise includes dolphin sightings, pirate activities for kids and lots of pirate talk.

Eats

No family vacation is complete without the kid-friendly eats. Panama City Beach offers families lots of places where kids are always welcome. Line up for a famous fresh donut at Thomas Donut & Snack Shop, enjoy homemade ice cream from Kilwin’s Chocolate and Ice Cream or sit down to an all-you-can-eat buffet at Capt. Jack’s Family Buffet. There’s plenty of delicious options for your kids!

Attractions

Looking for unique ways to keep your kids entertained? Panama City Beach offers a wide variety of attractions that are kid-friendly. From mini golf to go-karts at Cobra Adventure Park to splashing at Shipwreck Island Waterpark to zip lining at Beachfront Adventures, fun is just around the corner!

Special Events

One of the things we love about visiting new places is experiencing special events unique to that city. Panama City Beach has lots of special events throughout the year including music festivals, boat shows and more that are perfect for kids.

Ready for a family vacation? It’s time to Visit Panama City Beach. Learn more about this Florida destination and find more Panama City Beach Things to Do at the visit the Real. FUN. Beach. Your family vacation is waiting. Time to make it yours.

Have you ever been to Panama City Beach? Which of the top Panama City Beach Things to Do for Kids is at the top of your family travel bucket list?

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