Adventures by Disney {Italy & Switzerland: Zermatt, Switzerland}

Our day in Zermatt was full of adventure in this charming Alpine town. We went from ropes courses and zip lining to a lovely evening with kids at a movie night and adults having cocktails!

Adventures by Disney Italy & Switzerland
Day 1: Stresa, Italy
Day 2: Stresa, Italy
Day 3: Stresa, Italy
Day 4: Como, Italy
Day 5: Zermatt, Switzerland
Day 6: Zermatt, Switzerland
Day 7: Lake Lucerne, Switzerland
Day 8: Lake Lucerne, Switzerland
Day 9: Auf Wiederseh
Adventure Guide Pictures
Pin Collection
Souvenirs
Pasta Making at Home

Breakfast at Mont Cervin Palace

With the gorgeous breakfast buffet at Mont Cervin Palace, it was easy to fuel up for our action-packed day.

Ropes Course and Zip Lining at Forest Fun Park

Our morning of fun and adrenaline kicked off at Forest Fun Park, arriving in a mini electric car. After gearing up, we were off a series of ropes and obstacle courses – the kids running off in packs and the adults sticking together too. In all, there are 25 bridges and 12 zip lines, and it is quote a workout to dangle, swim and climb through the trees. Best of all was flying through the sky under the Matterhorn!

While Forest Fun Park offered both beginner and advanced courses, Adventures by Disney are often multi-generational trips and there is something for everyone! If you prefer not to participate in the physical activities, you can watch the activities from the sidelines—or stay behind in Zermatt to explore on your own. The guides were both with us taking pictures and providing drinks and snacks between runs. It was such a fun morning!

Free Afternoon in Zermatt

We opted to walk back from the zip lining excursion and just marveled at this picture perfect town. We stopped for some chocolate shopping and a light lunch of crepes.

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The boys hit the gym and pool with some of the other kids. They had a blast!

With some time to ourselves, we went back out and found a lovely lounge and a sidewalk seat to talk, people watch (dog watch, mostly) and soak it all in! Oh, and we couldn’t resist eating the chocolate we just bought.

Dinner & Junior Adventurers Disney Movie Night

One feature I love about each Adventure itinerary is the adult dinner night! But, with so many teens in our group, they opted to dine with us. This evening always comes at the perfect time – where you feel like a cohesive travel group and are friending each other on social media and discussing your next adventure. We split up in adult and kids tables and feasted on scrumptious regional specialties.

The kids finished up quickly and hit the pool, ping pong and foosball gaming area of the hotel. Our adventure guides then took them for a Disney movie night.

Meanwhile, the adults ended up in the beautiful lounge at Mont Cervin Palace with live music and yummy beverages.

All About Adventures by Disney

Adventures by Disney are expertly planned and guided group tours visiting over 40 destinations across 7 continents.  You can visit the world’s most iconic locations with Disney as your guide and your storyteller, and enjoy experiences, activities, dining and adventures in a way that only Disney can do.  This is not a theme park tour with Mickey Mouse and popcorn buckets.  These are trips around the world where you experience the service and VIP treatment that Disney is known for. 

Now Booking through 2024! Here are just a few of the destinations you can visit with Disney:

  • AFRICA – Egypt & South Africa
  • ASIA PACIFIC – Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand, Vietnam/Laos/Cambodia
  • CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA – Costa Rica, Galápagos Islands, Peru
  • EUROPE – British Isles, Poland / Austria / Czech Republic, England and France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Scotland, Greece, Switzerland, Portugal, Sicily (NEW!), Spain
  • NORTH AMERICA – Alaska, Canadian Rockies, Disneyland® Resort and Southern California, Wyoming, Montana, Arizona / Utah, New England

There are so many ways to follow along on our trip and see why I am so passionate about Adventures by Disney!

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