DCL Podcast

Vanessa and Andrew join us this week to discuss what Disney Cruise Line offers for guests with Accessibility needs. Andrew uses a wheel chair to get around, so we touch on all aspects of how it works to travel with Disney Cruise Line, along with some of their challenges. We touch on the Special Services Information form which guests fill out prior to cruising, to let DCL know what needs and servic...

This is a rebroadcast of our live Cabana’s show, covering Christy’s thoughts after Hurricane Ian recently passed over the Orlando area. We update on how all our regular contributors who live in the state of Florida are, and also touch on changes to the Disney Wish and Fantasy’s sailing Itineraries. Thanks as always for joining us. Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dcl...

Mytala joins us to discuss her latest sailing with Disney Cruise Line aboard the Disney Dream with her best friend and cousin. This was her first sailing since the ships started sailing again, so it was fun to hear her thoughts as she got back on a Disney ship, with her best friend and cousin. We jump right in and talk about their stateroom, dining, onboard entertainment (can I get a shout out for...

Christy and her friend Rachel recently sailed aboard the Disney Wish, and both booked rooms in Concierge. They join us this episode to give their thoughts on the new concierge rooms, lounge, outdoor sundeck, and amenities available to you and your family when you sail Concierge aboard the Wish. They compare and contrast the Wish with the Dream and Magic Class ships, and even give a few opinions as...

Christy and her family were back onboard the Disney Wish, for a 3 night sailing over Labor Day Weekend. She sits down with good friends of our show Mark and Diane in the beautiful Bayou Lounge to get their thoughts about the Wish and cruising with Disney. Then she and Dave give a fun wrap up of this special cruise. So pack your bags and imagination, and don’t forget to grab your wand as you...

Join us for our September Cabana’s show, where we discuss a variety of topics. In this episode we discuss the Disney + subscriber cruise discount now available on select sailings. We touch briefly on some thoughts Christy has from her latest cruise on the Wish, we update you on what we know about Castaway Cay 5K medals, and finish off with speculation that the Wonder will be headed Down Unde...

Join us for a rebroadcast of our Live Cabana’s show which aired on Facebook and YouTube. We cover updates around booking dates and itineraries which will soon be available to book on the Disney Wonder, as she get set to sail to Australia and New Zealand in 2023. Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com chriszbright@gmail.com Follow the DCL Po...

This is a rebroadcast of our live Cabana’s show, covering news and announcements made at the Disney Parks Panel, during the D23 Expo. The big announcement for DCL Fans, is the name and theming of their 6th ship, the Disney Treasure. The Disney Treasure will themed all around Adventure, and features, Aladdin and Jasmine riding their magic carpet in the Grand Hall. Stay tuned as DCL will slowl...

Fall is just about upon us, and Disney Cruise Lines Halloween on the High Seas sailings kick off this September 11, aboard the Disney Magic. So join us in this minisode as Chris and Steve discuss all the spooktacular fun you and your family will enjoy, as you set sail with DCL this Fall. We cover what activities and events we have experienced during our past Halloween on the High Seas Sailings, an...

Melissa joins us this week to discuss her and her son’s Andrews cruise from the Hawaiian Islands, back to Vancouver. This was Melissa’s first sailing back onboard the Wonder after a few years, so they were excited to get back on and experience some of the changes on the ship. We discuss her thoughts on the ship, their stateroom (should you get a balcony when sailing the Hawaiian Island...

Debra joins us this week to discuss her thoughts and experiences after sailing aboard the Galactic Starcruiser, the Halcyon, for the first time. Beware, we do touch on some SPOILERS. She does a great job talking about developing her own character for the sailing, what Disney sends you before your voyage to prepare you, and then her thoughts on her stateroom, the food, and the entertainment provide...

Megan joins us this week to discuss two of her family’s cruises which they took earlier this year aboard Disney Cruise Line. The first was a Marvel Day at Sea aboard the Disney Magic out of Miami, and the second was a quick two day cruise aboard the Disney Wonder out of San Diego. Megan and her family also upgraded their state room at he port in Miami, to a one bedroom concierge cabin, so we...

Join us for our August Cabana’s show, where we discuss a variety of topics. In this episode we touch on how to save money when you book your next Disney Cruise, update some of our thoughts regarding the Staterooms on the Disney Wish, and Chris finishes the show covering changes which were made to the Magic Key Program(the annual pass program) which is returning to the Disneyland Resort. Than...

Bryan joins us this week to discuss his family’s latest sailing aboard the Disney Dream out of Port Canaveral this past Spring. This was his family’s first time sailing aboard a Dream Class ship, so we have a fun time hearing his thoughts in regards to the differences between them and the Classic ships. We of course touch on the kids clubs, dining, onboard fun, thoughts on picking stat...

Doug joins us this week to discuss his family’s experiences sailing with Disney Cruise Line, and also the latest cruise he and his wife took aboard the Disney Wonder (a repositioning cruise between San Diego and Vancouver, British Columbia). We start off discussing why his kids, as teens, still enjoy sailing on DCL. Then we turn the focus to this cruise, which only he and his wife sailed on...

Alex and Anthony join us this week to discuss their second sailing aboard the Disney Wonder, this time to Alaska. These two Disney Cruise Line fans were engaged aboard the Disney Wonder the first time they sailed on her, so they wanted to get back onboard as soon as they could. We hear all about pre-planning for their trip to Alaska, spending time in Vancouver beforehand, and then all the initial...

Alex joins me on this minisode to discuss his thoughts about the new Edge Club aboard the Disney Wish (there is an Edge Club on every Disney Ship). We cover his over all thoughts on the Disney Wish, and then turn our focus to the Edge, the club for kids ages 11-14. Alex discusses why Ice Breakers are still important to attend on the first night, his over all thoughts on the new space aboard the Wi...

Our four family’s are back from sailing aboard the beautiful Disney Wish, on a four night sailing out of Port Canaveral. The Disney Wish is a beautiful new ship, and definitely has many new changes to its design, flow of people, and experiences, then the previous four. We do our best to give your our thoughts on the ship, and tips to navigate it to make your sailing the best it can be, as yo...

Steve, Christy, and Chris and their family’s just got off a 4 night sailing aboard DCL’s newest ship, the Disney Wish. While onboard, they sat down several times to record their thoughts after experiencing all the new shows, restaurants, lounges, theater spaces, the gym and spa, and of course the adult areas around the pool decks. They also give their thoughts on the new state rooms an...

Calling all you Parrot Heads out there. Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville brand continues to grow as it adds resorts and hotels around the world, and now they’ve even launched their own cruise line. Dani, a travel writer from Orlando Date Nite and Orlando Parenting, was lucky to sail on a media preview cruise, and joins us to tell about her experiences. We cover boarding, dining, entertainment, a...

Join us for our July Cabana’s show, where we discuss a variety of topics. Today we discuss Disney Cruise Lines latest itinerary release for the Fall of 2023, where we see the Disney Magic sailing to the West Coast for the first time, the Disney Dream will sail out of New York and Fort Lauderdale, and we wait to see where the Disney Wonder will sail after her Summer 2023 Alaska sailings. We t...

Good friend of our show, Chris from California, joins us this episode to discuss his family’s European vacation. This Magical vacation featured stops at Disneyland Paris, a short ABD escape to Rome, and finished with a 9 night sailing through the Greek Isles aboard the Disney Magic. We cover all aspects of this vacation, from staying in a Spider Man themed room at Disneyland Paris, to visiti...

Christy and Chris just got off a 3 day preview sailing, aboard DCL’s newest ship, the Disney Wish. While onboard, they sat down several times to record their thoughts, after experiencing all the new shows, restaurants, lounges, and theater spaces. They also give their thoughts on the new staterooms, and the ship in general. And not to be missed, Blake gives his thoughts about the amazing new Kids...

Chris and Christy just returned from a 3 night sailing aboard Disney Cruise Lines newest ship, the Disney Wish. This is a rebroadcast of the live talk we did with them on our Patreon Facebook page, and lets just say, DCL’s newest ship didn’t disappoint. The first part of the talk is Spoiler free, and we hear their thoughts on all aspects of the ship, from the staterooms, dining, the am...

Steve and Christy recount some of their experiences and adventures as their family’s sailed aboard the Disney Magic through the Greek Isles. This was a port intensive trip, so most of the show is dedicated to talking about what they had planned and how it went in each of the six ports they visited. We also touch on our thoughts of how to tackle a longer port intensive sailing, whether a balc...