What if your dream family vacation turns into a floating reality check?
That’s exactly what happened when sisters MaryAnn Means-Dufrene and Emily McAnelly packed up their families and set sail on a Disney cruise. In this brutally honest episode, they’re sharing every detail—from the crowded pools to surprise price tags, plus the unexpected emotional baggage that came along for the ride.
In this episode,
MaryAnn and Emily pull back the curtain on what family vacations really reveal—about parenting, perfectionism, and even our own inner children. With humor, honesty, and a touch of nostalgia, they revisit their cruise highs and lows and offer real talk advice for anyone considering a similar trip.
With a combined dose of reflection and laughter, the sisters unpack the deeper “noticing” moments sparked by their Disney adventure—from confronting childhood money stories to learning how hard it really is to relax when you’re still parenting at sea. Whether you’re a Disney fanatic, a first-time cruiser, or just here for the hilarious chaos, this episode offers the perfect mix of practical advice and sisterly truth bombs.
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