DCL Podcast

Christy just got off the Disney Dream, where she traveled with a friend and her family. Her friends kids were ages 4 and 21, so she decided to sit down with Christopher, who is 21, to talk to him about what it’s like to travel aboard DCL at that age. As you’ll see, there is a lot of fun you can have aboard DCL at that age, if you go out and look for it. Enjoy everyone! Connect with Ste...

Welcome back to our DCL 101 Miniesodes. In this episode, Christy and I discuss all aspects of dining in Cabana’s. We talk about whats offered, when it’s open, strategies for when to visit and how to make the most out of your breakfast, lunch, or dinner. We finish up by taking a look at the quick service options offered on the pool decks of each of the ships….from pizza, to burger...

We’re joined this week by good friends, and frequent DCL cruisers, Rachel and Nathan. They recently cruised this past Christmas time aboard the Disney Dream, with their 3 amazing kids. We have a great time discussing their plans before sailing, how they make use of their cabin with all 5 of them in it, dining tips and tricks with younger kids, the kids clubs, spending time up at the pool and...

Join us for our March Cabana’s show, where we discuss a variety of topics. Today we touch on the Disney Wonders return to the West Coast, and this time she’s staying much longer than normal. We then dive into some of the latest experiences which will debut on the Disney Wish this Summer, and finish up with some thoughts on dining ala Carte at Palo. Thanks for joining us everyone! Conne...

Bryan joins us this week to discuss his Family’s trip to Costa Rica, this past Summer. He does an outstanding job talking about the pre trip planning, how they got their, where they stayed, some of their favorite meals while they were down there, and of course, we touch on all the fun they had exploring this amazing country. So grab your best Fedora, pack your best hiking boots, and don&#821...

I’m joined this week by my partners in crime, Chris from California and Ed from New York, from our recent sailing on the Disney Wonder out of New Orleans. Although we hadn’t planned it ahead of time, we all ended up on this Valentines Day sailing aboard the Wonder. We have a fun time looking back on spending time in New Orleans beforehand, sailing down the Mississippi, eating dinner in...

Welcome to Episode 5 of the Run Disney Run Down Podcast. Join us for a fun discussion of all the events planned for Princess Half Marathon Weekend. We get you caught up on the expo, race day events, the race courses themselves, and of course what our plans are for this fun filled weekend. Thanks for listening, and we invite any feedback on this episode, questions about Run Disney or training, and...

Steve and Ahnawake just got off from a sailing aboard the Disney Wonder, this past week, out of New Orleans. While onboard, we took some time to talk about our experiences. We were also joined on this sailing by good friend of the show, Ed from New York. I hope you enjoy this quick show, as we look back at some of our thoughts and experiences, aboard the beautiful Disney Wonder. Connect with Steve...

We’re joined this week by Gloria from Puerto Rico, who’s vow renewal ceremony was featured on Season 2, Episode 7 of the Disney Fairy Tales wedding show, seen on Disney Plus. Christy and Chris have a fun time reliving this special sailing and day with Gloria, as she talks about what it was like to appear on the show, and renew her vows on Castaway Cay. It’s Valentines Day, so gra...

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Run Disney Run Down Podcast. Join us for a fun discussion as we cover some of the similarities and differences between Run Disney races, and other larger and smaller races around the country. We’d also like to give a huge shout out to fellow runner Kelsi, who joined us this week to discuss her experiences at the Chicago Marathon versus Marathon Weekend at Walt Dis...

We’re joined this week by good friend of the show, Chris from California. He and his family were lucky enough to sail on back to back sailings over New Years, aboard the Disney Dream. We get a detailed look on how back to back sailings work, during Covid, and also all of their experiences onboard. They also booked a Disney Port Adventure to Atlantis, so we cover how the covid protocols worke...

Join us for another mini episode. Today we discuss the possibility of the Disney Dream making its European debut in the Summer of 2023, when will DCL start to increase capacity, we give our thoughts about some of the experiences you’ll be able to take part in during Pixar Day at Sea aboard DCL in 2023, and finish up with a look ahead at Chris’ plans for his upcoming trip to Walt Disney...

We’re joined this week by Jennifer, whose family sailed aboard the Fantasy and Dream this past Fall. Jennifer and her husband were avid cruisers prior to having kids, and now that they have two young boys, they’re not slowing down. She does an excellent job sharing her tips and tricks, for how they now navigate cruises with their two boys. We discuss cabin selection, dining, onboard en...

We’re re-joined this week by Amber, our Instgram posting extraordinaire, to discuss her family’s Very Merrytime Cruise aboard the Disney Magic. This was a 5 day cruise out of Miami, which featured 2 stops at Castaway Cay. As always, we have a fun time getting her takes on their cabin, dining, onboard fun, hanging out at Castaway, along with the holiday fun they had while onboard. So gr...

This week, our youngest son Alex, joins us to talk about spending time in the Disney Tween Club, the Edge. This was Alex’s first time spending time in the Edge aboard the Disney Dream, as he recently turned 11. We give an overview of the age range the Edge is designed for (11-14), how to register your son/daughter, what activities are available in the club, what takes place during the Ice Br...

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Run Disney Run Down Podcast. Join us for a fun discussion as we look back at our experiences during the 2022 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. We cover where we stayed, the Expo, Run Disney Merchandise, transportation, the pre-race experience and corrals, all the races (5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon, and the Marathon), the post race area, and finish up with some listener ques...

We are very fortunate to be joined this week by Jordan Caswell, an amazingly talented violinist who is now appearing aboard the Disney Cruise Line ships. In this interview we cover what drew Jordan to playing the violin, how he got his contract with DCL, what it’s like to live and work aboard a Disney Ship, how he develops some of his amazing sets, and what he enjoys about performing live fo...

We’re joined this week by an amazing family who had several cruises canceled during Covid, but there persistence paid off, as they sailed on one of the first cruises that departed as DCL started sailing again. This was their family’s first cruise, and it was aboard the Disney Wonder out of San Diego. We have a fun time discussing how they prepared for their first cruise, what it was li...

Welcome to episode 2 of the Run Disney Run Down podcast. This is a collaboration podcast between MouseGen and the DCL Podcast, to bring you some new content focused around Run Disney. In our second episode we discuss some of the gear and tech we use when training for and running Run Disney Races. We discuss shoes, clothing, socks, nutrition before and during the race, watches and cameras, and we f...

Welcome back to our next DCL 101 Minniesode. In this episode Chris and Steve discuss all aspects of dining in the 3 main dining rooms aboard the Disney Ships. We talk about dining times, rotations, the different themes and entertainment found in each of the restaurants, who makes up your serving team and how they work together, and of course we talk about the food itself (for kids and adults). So...

This is a rebroadcast of our live Coffee at the Cove show which aired this week on our Facebook and YouTube channels. We cover Christy and her family’s latest cruise over Christmas, aboard the Disney Fantasy. From all of us at the DCL Podcast, we hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday season together, and we wish you the best in the new year to come. Connect with Steve, Christy, an...

Good friend of the show, and fellow podcaster from Podcast Stardust, Dennis joins us this week to discuss his family’s latest sailing aboard the Disney Magic. This was their first time getting back on a Disney Ship, since the ships started sailing, and it didn’t disappoint. This was a 5 night Very Merrytime cruise out of Miami, featuring stops in Cozumel and Castaway Cay. We discuss wh...

Join us for our first Run Disney Run Down Podcast. This podcast is a fun collaboration between the hosts of the DCL Podcast, and Lake and Kaitie over at the MouseGen YouTube Channel. In this first episode, we cover everything you need to know to get you ready for Marathon Weekend. In future episodes we’ll cover all of the other Run Disney race weekends, virtual races, and also talk about som...

Welcome back to our next DCL 101 Minniesodes. In this episode, Chris and Steve discuss all aspects of attending the Broadway Style Shows, which are performed in the Walt Disney Theaters, aboard all of the DCL ships. We cover strategies for attending, is food offered, when to arrive, how to find when the shows are performed, what type of variety acts are also offered, and we finish by giving our th...

Frank from Florida joins us this week to discuss getting back onboard a Disney Cruise Ship after the long Covid shutdown. This time, he and Karen set sail aboard the Disney Fantasy, on an 8 night voyage, out of Port Canaveral. It featured stops in Costa Maya, Cozumel, and two stops at Castaway Cay. We have a fun time talking about dining (main, Palo, and Remy), sailing with friends, their Cabin se...