DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast

This week we're catching up with friend-of-the-show, Kate, about her recent to trip to Aulani in November 2020, and her tips and tricks for visiting Aulani built up over five trips in the past few years.  Come hear all about the fun you and your family can experience at Aulani and on Oahu, and what it's like to visit Aulani right now. The DCLDuo Podcast is a weekly Disney Cruise Line and Disney tr...

On this week's bonus episode we're talking with two Anaheim locals, Kate and Chad, about what it's like to visit Downtown Disney and Buena Vista Street right now at the Disneyland Resort.  With the park hosting Touch of Disney and slated to re-open soon, we thought it would be interesting to hear how things are going at the resort today.  Kate and Chad had a lot of great observations and tips!!  T...

This week we're catching up with listener and friend of the show, Chris, better known as "Chris in the Concierge Lounge."  Chris has sailed on Disney Cruise Line extensively, and sails largely (or exclusively) in Concierge staterooms, frequently including suites like the Walk and Roy O. Disney Suites aboard both the Magic and Dream class ships.  We're chatting with Chris about why he prefers Conci...

This week we're catching up with friend of the show, Stephen, to chat about the WandaVision Finale on Disney+.  Come hear our thoughts on the Finale and where we think the characters head next. You can read Stephen's recaps and reviews of WandaVision and other upcoming Marvel shows at the AV Club , and find more of his writing over at Wonkette. The DCLDuo Podcast is a weekly Disney Cruise Line and...

This week we're catching up with listener Sarah in part one of our series on stateroom categories. We're also chatting with Sarah about her experience sailing Concierge and why she now prefers sailing inside staterooms over Concierge rooms. Some really great perspectives on the pros and cons as well as some good tips and insights on various stateroom types across Disney Cruise Line. The DCLDuo Pod...

On this week's bonus episode we're continuing our conversation with Seth Kubersky from the Unofficial Guides by talking about some of the recent news out of Disney - including changes to the Magical Express, Extra Magic Hours and the Disneyland Annual Pass program.  Seth is the co-author of the Unofficial Guide to Universal Studios and the Unofficial Guide to Disneyland. You can connect with Seth...

This week we are talking with one of our favorite guests, Seth Kubersky, co-author of the Unofficial Guides to Universal Studios and Disneyland, and frequent theme park correspondent and contributor to Touring Plans.  Seth shares his thoughts on what it's like to visit Universal Studios and Walt Disney World right now, discusses which park is doing it better, and also gives some tips for visiting...

On this week's bonus episode we're sharing shore excursion tips, including our top 3 favorites as well as some we'd avoid in the future.  Come hear about some of the fun excursion offerings we've experienced, and a few that fell short.  We also chat pros and cons of doing Disney excursions over booking on your own. The DCLDuo Podcast is a weekly Disney Cruise Line and Disney travel focused podcast...

This week we're chatting with an expert in expedition cruising, John from In the Loop Travel, about his experience with expedition cruising and sailing to Antarctica aboard Ponant Cruise Lines. Adventures by Disney is partnering with Ponant in 2022 to offer expedition cruising to both Antarctica and the Gallapagos. Come hear John's experiences aboard Ponant to see if these new adventures might be...

On this week's bonus sailing we're talking about the considerations we have with planning and traveling with our eight year-old son on an upcoming Adventures by Disney Christmas Markets river cruise we've booked; and also chat through how we're thinking about an upcoming international cruise we've booked and what we're looking to potentially move it to when new itineraries come out. The DCLDuo Pod...

This week we're talking to Heidi from QuirkyCruise.com about the multitude of small-ship cruises that are available in the market.  We chat about expedition, river, coastal and ocean-going small ship opportunities and what to expect.  Heidi has been on over 100 cruises and has a wealth of experience, knowledge and tips to share around small-ship cruising.  So pack your bags for a conversation that...

On this week's show we're talking a little Run Disney with a true Run Disney enthusiast - Mike Rahlmann, host of the Be Our Guest Podcast. Mike runs the Dopey Challenge nearly every year at Marathon Weekend, and regularly participates in many other Run Disney weekends.  We loved having him on to talk about his impressions of Run Disney.  Be sure to check out Mike's long-running podcast over at beo...

This week we're talking to Mike Rahlmann, host of the Be Our Guest Podcast - easily one of the most popular Disney podcasts out there.  We talk Disney parks and cruise line with Mike who has an extensive background in both, and some great tips as a Disney Travel Planner with The Magic for Less Travel.  Be sure to check out the Be Our Guest Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts, or at BeOurGuestP...

This week we're catching up with Derek and Doug, co-hosts of Rope Drop Radio.  We chat Disney Parks, the Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary, and their thoughts on the Disney Wish! Come check out a fun conversation with two of the best Disney podcasters around.  And, be sure to checkout Rope Drop Radio wherever you listen to podcasts!! The DCLDuo Podcast is a weekly Disney Cruise Line and Disney...

This week we're catching up with friend of the show, Stephen, to chat all things Wanda Vision on Disney+.  Sam and I started watching recently, and wanted to bring you the perspective of a real Marvel enthusiast who has also been reviewing the shows for the AV Club.  You can read Stephen's recaps and reviews at the AV Club , and find more of his writing over at Wonkette. The DCLDuo Podcast is a we...

This week we have long-time DVC owners Mike and Connie joining us again - this time to talk about the multiple maiden voyages they've been on with Disney Cruise Line, including a narrowly missed maiden voyage on the Magic, and maiden voyages on both the Dream and the Fantasy.  With the inaugural season of the Wish quickly approaching in Summer 2022, and two more ships on the horizon, we were excit...

In this week's bonus episode we're talking with prior guests and Disney fans, Adrian and Craig, about all of the news and announcements from Disney this past week, including the end of the Magical Express, Extra Magic Hours and the Disneyland Annual Pass program.  We're also answering some listener questions about Disney Cruise Line.  So get ready from some commentary from the DCLDuo and our guest...

This week we're catching up with Angela and Jen, co-hosts of the Magical Mommy Monday podcast, and two wonderful and positive members of the Disney community.  Listen-in as we chat with these magical Disney moms about all things Disney including tips for the parks and their experiences aboard Disney Cruise Line. Be sure to check out the Magical Mommy Monday podcast wherever you listen to podcasts....

On this week's bonus episode we've got one of our favorite listeners back, Justin, to talk about his family's recent trip to Walt Disney World over New Year's Eve to celebrate their daughter's birthday.  Justin and his family recently had first hand experience with COVID, and Justin share's his observations of crowds and offerings at Disney during their stay.  Justin is co-owner of Adventure is ou...

This week we're talking with listener and long-time Disney fan, John, about his own family's sailing on Premier Cruise Line's Oceanic - affectionately known as the Big Red Boat, Disney's first foray into cruising.  Come hear what it was like to sail the Big Red Boat and how you can still see the influence of those early forays into cruising have had on Disney Cruise Line today.  From pirate themin...

This week we're talking to Heidi from QuirkyCruise.com about her recent three night cruise to nowhere aboard the Quantum of the Seas out of Singapore.  We discuss the protocols onboard, Heidi's observations, and how the protocols worked when the ship was put under quarantine and turned back to port early due to a Covid scare onboard - that later turned out to be a false positive. This sailing made...

On this week's show, we're talking to an avid cruiser whose cruise was interrupted by the COVID outbreak.  Christine shares her story with us from the last sailing for the Coral Princess before the COVID cruising shutdown.  We talk about the anxiety she faced as the ship was turned away from port after port, and her own struggle after catching COVID onboard.  WARNING, this episode deals with some...

On this week's bonus episode we're chatting about the recent Disney Wish announcements, as well as our thoughts on Soul and the Mandalorian on Disney+.  And we're throwing in a little discussion of WW84. 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 Apple Podcasts. Our podcast is also a...

On this week's episode we're catching-up with listeners Greg and Lisa about their experiences with Disney themed and special events like Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween party, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, various dessert parties and more!  We also share our experiences with some themed events like Pixar Pier night at Disney's California Adventure.  Come hear how these special events can en...

On this week's bonus episode were talking about today's announcement of new April and May 2022 itineraries on the Dream and Fantasy.  We also wanted to share some our top 3 favorite memories from Disney Cruise Line and some bonus picks from our time at Disneyland and Disney World.  We also wanted to take a moment to wish each and every one of our listeners a Happy Holidays!! The DCLDuo Podcast is...