DCL Podcast

Wake joins me on this minisode to discuss some of the strategies we use when booking our International Airfare, for our European cruises. We discuss the differences between booking airfare with points or cash. We also highlight a couple of App’s we use to track city pairs which we may fly too, and the going rate of the flights serving those routes. And we finish up by summarizing our strateg...

Chad joins Steve this week to discuss all aspects of playing Trivia aboard the Disney Ships. We then finish it off with a game of Disney Cruise Line Trivia, featuring questions from our latest cruise aboard the Disney Magic. So grab your answer sheet and your favorite provided pencil…oh, and don’t forget to get their early! We’re testing your knowledge with a fun game of DCL Triv...

Steve, Ahnawake, and the kids just got back from sailing aboard the Disney Magic out of Civitavecchia, on a 9 night cruise through the Greek Isles. Joining them on this cruise was Christy and her family, along with good friend of the show, Anthony from the Magical Wanderlust Adventures podcast. We hope you enjoy this show as we look back at some of our thoughts and experiences, as we sailed aboard...

This is a rebroadcast from our live Coffee at the Cove episode where we discuss our thoughts about the christening ceremony of DCL’s latest ship, the Disney Wish. The Disney Wish is sure to be an amazing ship, and we look forward to hearing everyones thoughts after sailing aboard her this Summer and beyond. Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedus...

Derry and her family set sail aboard Disney Cruise Line for the first time, and she joins us to discuss all the fun they had onboard. They sailed on the Disney Magic, out of Miami, with stops at Cozumel and Castaway Cay. We have a fun time discussing all of their adventures onboard, dining experiences, entertainment, and finish up by talking about their time in Cozumel and Castaway Cay. Its always...

Join us for a quick episode as we recap how we solved Wake’s last minute passport problem, just in time before we travel to Europe. Then we discuss what each of our family’s has planned during our port stops on this 9 night cruise through the Greek Isles. Enjoy everyone. Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com christzbright@gmail.com F...

Bryan joins Chris and Christy to cover one of our most requested episodes, that we have never done, everything you wanted to know about Fish Extenders. They cover the history behind Fish Extenders, what they are, how you can connect with a group to participate in the fun on your next cruise, favorite gifts they’ve received and given, and finally Chris discusses Pixie Dusting someone while on...

Christy and Anthony, from the Magical Wanderlust Podcast, recently sailed together on the Disney Magic out of Miami. It’s a fun look back with both of them as they sailed without their family’s, as we get their takes on dining, onboard entertainment, spending time in the spa, and finally spending an amazing day on Castaway Cay. Not only do they recount their experiences, as travel agen...

Join us for our May Cabana’s show, where we discuss a variety of topics. Today we touch on the recently announced Covid Testing changes, new experiences coming to this Falls Halloween on the High Seas sailings, the Wonder is back in Alaska, newly announced Disney Wish Merch, and Christy and Chris will be sailing on the Year of Wishes cruise…which takes place right before the inaugural...

Lauren joins us this week to discuss her and her husband Jasons latest sailing aboard the Disney Wonder to Hawaii. Friends of the show will remember that Lauren and Jason are fans of longer sailings, so this one was right up their alley. We have a fun time discussing spending time in Vancouver before their sailing, embarkation out of Vancouver, what they did during 5 glorious days at sea, do you n...

Wake joins me this week to discuss her quick all girls getaway to Aulani. We get a good update on the check in process, dining, and how things are working around the resort now that many of the Covid restrictions have been dropped. Although most of their time was spent at the resort, they did venture up to the North Shore to visit Haleiwa and Laniakea Beach to see the Sea Turtles. So grab your rub...

With a little over two months before the Inaugural sailing of the Disney Wish, we thought it would be fun to talk about what we’re excited about…and what we were taking a wait and see approach, with what DCL has announced. And who better to help us, then Joe and Andee, our two theater and cruise loving friends from New York. Join us in a fun discussion as we touch on the over all themi...

This week we’re joined by Janelle, a huge Disney Fan, whose family recently sailed on the Disney Magic over Spring Break. We have a fun time talking with her about what makes a Disney Cruise the perfect vacation for her and her family. Along the way she gives up a lot of tips and tricks for those of you getting ready to set sail on your first Disney Cruise. So join us this week as we talk di...

This week were joined by Amanda Bauner, the amazing host of The Disney Travel for All Podcast. Amanda sailed solo on her first Disney Cruise aboard the Fantasy. Since then she has sailed solo, and in groups, and has built an amazing podcast community to help others travel to the Disney Parks and aboard the ships solo, or with friends and family. We have a fun time talking to her about her adventur...

Good friend of the show, Chris from Tampa, joins us this week to discuss his Family’s experiences getting back onboard a Disney Cruise Line sailing, after the shutdown. This time they sailed on the Disney Fantasy, featuring a Very Merrytime sailing out of Port Canaveral. We have a fun time talking about what it was like to get back onboard, all of the holiday offerings they experienced, havi...

These are some of my favorite trip reports, getting to hear Chris’ thoughts and takes after his latest adventure. This time, he and Seth head to Walt Disney World for Spring Break with their new Foster kiddo. So join us for a fun look back on staying at Coronado Springs, visiting the parks, sampling the food, taking a once in a life time behind the scenes tour at Animal Kingdom, checking out...

This is a rebroadcast from our live Coffee at the Cove episode where we cover Disney Cruise Lines 2023 Summer release. We cover when to book, where all the Disney Ships are sailing, and of course our thoughts on the upcoming itineraries. Best of luck to everyone booking that vacation which you and your family are dreaming of. Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@pac...

Sarah, from Gluten Free Dairy Free WDW, joins us again this week to discuss some of the differences you’ll experience when sailing on one of Disney Cruise Lines Classic Ships vs. the larger Dream Class Ships. Some fact, and of course some opinion on our part, we talk about dining, cabins, entertainment offerings, over all layout of the ship, and of course how your time at Castaway Cay may be...

We’re joined this week by Lake and Kaitie from MouseGen, and Stephen from our podcast, for a fun roundtable discussion focusing on their recent cruise experiences. As DCL begins to increase capacity onboard, and do away with most of the social distancing rules, we thought it was a good time to get their perspectives on what cruising has been like, before we start to see cruising become much...

Welcome to Episode 6 of the Run Disney Run Down Podcast. Join us as we look back at our experiences during the first ever Springtime Surprise Weekend. This weekend brought back a fan favorite night time 5k race, this time through Animal Kingdom. It also featured a new distance, the Tower of Terror 10 mile run. We have a fun time looking back at our experiences at the Expo, where we stayed, a fun p...

Erin Foster joins us this week to discuss the latest publication of the Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line. She also just recently got off a sailing aboard the Disney Dream, so she does a good job talking about her experiences, along with new recommendations which they outline in the new edition. We also touch on the new Adventure Cruises to the Galapagos and Antarctica, available to book thro...

Chad joins us this week to discuss his family’s Spring Break trip to San Diego, where they sailed on a 5 night cruise to Mexico. Then after debarking, they jumped on a train to Anaheim, where they spent 3 days visiting the Disneyland Resort for the first time. We have a fun time catching up on their experiences onboard the Wonder, including thoughts on Tiana’s Place, Coffee and Beignet...

Steve, Ahnawake, and the kids just got back from sailing aboard the Disney Wonder out of San Diego, over Spring Break. Joining them on this cruise, were two good friends of our show, Chad and Lynn. We hope you enjoy this show, as we look back at some of our thoughts and experiences, as we sailed aboard the Disney Wonder to Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada. Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@...

Join us for our April Cabana’s show, where we discuss a variety of topics. Today we touch on current DCL Covid protocols, and how they work and feel when sailing with Disney. We’re also excited to talk about the 2022 release of the Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line, it’s good to see that back. We finish up with a fun discussion as to whether we think sailing with Disney Crui...

Adam joins us this week to discuss his family’s latest sailing onboard the Disney Fantasy, which featured a Star Wars Day at Sea. This was his family’s first sailing since the Covid shut down, so needless to say, they were excited to get back onboard. We have a fun time discussing all the ins and outs of what happens during a Star Wars Day at Sea, from character interactions, dining ch...