DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast

On this week's bonus episode Brian is sharing his experiences from his day at Universal Orlando as a part of his recent solo trip to Walt Disney World. Brian talks about his first time riding Hagrid's Magical Motorbikes, and his first time on the brand-new VelociCoaster.  He also compares his experiences at Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World, and some places where the parks are getting and ri...

On this extra bonus episode this week, we're chatting about the recent Fall 2022 Disney Cruise Line itinerary releases with Michelle McKnight, a travel specialist, with our show sponsor - Touring Plans Travel. Lots to discuss in this release, including some hints about the future of the Magic and Wonder! If you're looking to plan your next fabulous Disney Cruise, Disney vacation or really any crui...

This week, Brian is sharing his trip report from his recent solo trip to Walt Disney World. Including his impressions of the tower studio at Riviera, his first time riding Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway, his frist time dining at Nomad Lounge and Trattoria al Forno, and his general impressions of the parks and travel right now. Brian also discusses what is was like to go solo on a solo trip to...

On this week's show we're catching up with John Roberts from In The Loop Travel to chat all about his recent 7-night Southern Caribbean cruise aboard the Celebrity Millennium, the first cruise to sail in North America in over 15 months. John talks all about his experiences onboard, including what happened when two passengers tested positive for COVID-19. Come hear about the resumption of cruising...

This week we're catching up with listeners Mike and Connie to learn all about back-to-back cruising aboard Disney Cruise Line. Come hear all the tips and tricks for a successful back-to-back cruise, and benefit from Mike and Connie's experiences stitching sailings together aboard DCL. If you're looking to plan your next fabulous Disney Cruise, Disney vacation or really any cruise or vacation, be s...

In this week's bonus episdoe we're rebroadcasting our live show on Disney Cruise Line news, commentary and listener questions, with our regular guest co-host Adrian. We're chatting about some recent parks news including Disneyland re-opening to out-of-state visitors just in time for the opening of the new Avengers Campus.  Disney World drops it's mask mandates and social distancing requirements. ...

This week we're catching up with another amazing duo - Mikkel and Dan.  Together they are the travel and cruising bloggers behind SometimesHome.com and SometimesSailing.com . Mikkel is also a former Disney imagineer, and a freelance Disney Cruise Line wedding photographer.  Together they share some great stories with us about their travels on Disney Cruise Line. If you're looking to plan your next...

This week we're chatting with former Walt Disney World Ambassador, and Disney cast member, Kerriy MacPherson, all about the life of a Disney Ambassador. During her year as a Walt Disney World ambassador, Kerry and her partner Ambassador, staffed over 3000 events from visitng children in the hospital, to cast member events, to one very special NFL half-time show. Kerri also shares her thoughts on D...

Houston native and listener, Rebecca, found herself shouting at her radio as she listend to our recent episode on Galveston.  So, we decided to have her on to make the case for staying in Houston prior to sailing out of the Port of Galveston.  Come here where to stay, what to do, and what to eat if you decide to visit Houston before or after a fabulous Disney Cruise from the Port of Galveston. If...

On this week's show we're continuing our series on Disney Cruise Line embarkation ports as we head south to Texas where we're catching up with long-time listeners, and true Texans, Bobby and Kristy to chat all about the Port of Galveston. Come hear all about a port that's been described as cross between New Orleans and Key West, including how to get there, where to stay, what to do, and what to ea...

On this week's bonus episode we're talking to listeners Willy and Rebecca all about the Disney Cruise Line Castaway Club, the loyalty program for Disney cruisers. Come hear all about the different tiers, the benefits, tips to get to higher Castaway status faster, and our thoughts on the future of the program. The DCLDuo Podcast is a weekly Disney Cruise Line and Disney travel focused podcast.  If...

This week we're catching-up with a new listener, Sarah, about her recent experience visiting Disneyland for Reopening Day. Sarah gives us all of her tips and tricks for a successful visit to Disneyland as it reopens to California residents. Come here about all the happenings at Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure Park, and what you can expect during a visit right now. The DCLDuo Podcast i...

This week we're catching-up with the incomparable Ms. Erin Foster, co-author of the Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line, frequent contributor to Touring Plans, and an avid Disney cruiser. Come hear her expert take on all the recent Wish announcements. We're getting Erin's thoughts on everything from staterooms to pools, adult dining to theaters.  The DCLDuo Podcast is a weekly Disney Cruise Lin...

On this month's live news and commentary show, we're discussing a ton of cruise-related news that's come out at the end of April. Disney Cruise Line provided protocols for DCL UK staycation cruises aboard the Magic, including required vaccinations, COVID testing, masking guidelines and social distancing. The CDC announced protocols this week for the resumption of cruising in the U.S., including re...

On this week's show we're catching up with the crew of The DCL Podcast to discuss all the announcements about the Disney Wish that came out today, April 29.  Come hear our thoughts and comments, and perhaps even a few things you may have missed out of today's announcements.  We've also got some great insights from Christy out of the travel agent Q&A that followed the announcements and that was...

This week we're continuing our series on Disney Cruise Line embarkation ports by heading south to fabulous San Juan, Puerto Rico, with listeners Drew and Heather who are sharing their tips and tricks for a successful embarkation.  Hear about getting there, where to stay, what to do, and what to eat, as well as Drew and Heather's experiences at the port.  This episode will give you everything you n...

This week we've got a short bonus episode to bring you some big announcements!  On April 29 we'll be doing a live show with the DCL Podcast to talk about the Disney Wish announcements coming out that day.  Stay tuned for details, but plan to join us during and after the announcement to chat about all the exciting news.  Also wanted to make sure our listeners are aware that we've set-up a Discord c...

On this week's show we're bringing you a collaboration we did with Chad Pennycuff from the My DVC Points Podcast to discuss all the pros and cons of the newly planned DVC tower at the Disneyland Resort. We're also joined by special guests, Steve Kriese from the DCL Podcast, and Shannon Ford from the DVC Newscast Podcast. We talk preferred amenities, location, room size and distribution, and overal...

This week we're talking to listeners and prior-guests Chris and Jessica, about their experiences sailing aboard Disney Cruise Line in and out of the Port of Miami. We talk how to get there, ground transportation, hotels, things to-do, and particulars for the port. This is the first episode in our series on Disney Cruise Link embarkation ports.  This episode will give you everything you need to kno...

On this week's bonus episode we're talking with a former Disneyland Cast Member about her recent experience at "A Touch of Disney," the limited food and shopping experience at Disney's California Adventure park. Rachel has loads of great info to share about the $75 hard ticketed event, and even throws in a few fun stories from her time as a cast member at Disneyland - where she worked in concessio...

This week we're catching up with listener Carol about her Disney Cruise Line obsession, and her experience as a finalist for the Disney Moms Panel - now the Plan Disney panel.  Come hear her family's fun stories from aboard Disney Cruise Line, and follow along on her adventures on Instagram @disneycruise_momof3 The DCLDuo Podcast is a weekly Disney Cruise Line and Disney travel focused podcast.  I...

On this week's bonus episode we're catching up with friend of the show, Adrian, to chat recent Disney news announcements including Disney Cruise Line's recent announcement of UK cruise "staycations." Come here our thoughts on this month's news out of Disney! You can connect with Adrian at Let It Go Journeys at 516-728-6565 The DCLDuo Podcast is a weekly Disney Cruise Line and Disney travel focused...

This week we're catching up with friend of the show and co-host of the Welcome Home Podcast, Tom, and long-time listener Drew, to talk all about the basics of the Disney Vacation Club.  Come hear some expert tips and tricks, including a few Disney Cruise Line specific DVC tips.   You can catch-up with Tom and the crew at: ‎Welcome Home: A Disney Parks & DVC Podcast on Apple Podcasts   Or on Fa...

On this week's bonus episode we're continuing the conversation with Kate, and her husband Chad, about their fabulous Disney Cruise Line wedding in Alaska. Come hear all about their unique wedding aboard DCL, and all of the fun they had!! The DCLDuo Podcast is a weekly Disney Cruise Line and Disney travel focused podcast. If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a 5 star review on App...

On this extra special bonus episode we're celebrating our one year anniversary and the start of Season 2 of the DCLDuo Podcast!!  Thank you to our listeners, our guests, friends of the show and everyone else out there for listening!!  We're also talking about the new Summer 2022 itineraries that Disney Cruise Line released yesterday. The DCLDuo Podcast is a weekly Disney Cruise Line and Disney tra...