DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast

Former Plan Disney Panelist Angie Gargaro joins us on this special live episode to breakdown the Summer 2025 Itineraries released by Disney Cruise Line (DCL) today. Angie is also a travel advisor with our show sponsor - My Path Unwinding Travel. From the Magic, Wonder, Dream, Fantasy, Wish and Treasure, we're breaking down sailings to the Bahamas, Caribbean, Alaska, Europe and the Mediterranean. C...

Alan and Rachael from Krause Mouse Adventures join us on this week's live bonus episode to share their tips and tricks to make the most of your 2-, 3- or 4-night Disnsey Cruise Line sailing. While conventional wisdom would suggest taking a longer a sailing to get the most out of a cruise vacation, we're chatting through some tips, tricks and strategies, and the pros and cons of shorter sailings. W...

Our good friends Tracy and Michael (aka the DCL Duo Sr.) join us this week to share their amazing 14-night eastbound Panama Canal Cruise with Disney Cruise Line aboard the Disney Magic. Come hear what they got up to in each port, what it was like to sail through the canal, and what special entertainment and food offerings they had onboard this amazing and unique cruise. All that, rapid fire and so...

Sean joins us on this week's live bonus show to discuss sailing-specific Disney Cruise Line Facebook groups. Disney cruisers are a bit unique in their zeal for joining and participating in groups for the sailings they take on DCL. These groups tend to be quite active, and are a good resource for answering questions, sharing information, meeting you fellow cruisers and building excitement in advanc...

Laura joins us this week all the way from the UK to share her experience sailing on the Disney Dream for the the first time. You may recall Laura from a prior episode where she shared her sailing on the Fantasy wiht a good friend. This time, Laura is introducing her husband to the world of Disney Cruise Line! Come hear what Laura and her husband thought of the Dream, and their DCL experience. From...

Karen and Kaley join us on this week's live show to discuss why Royal Caribbean might be a good choice for families who normally sail Disney Cruise Line to consider. There are lots of differences between Royal and Disney, from their booking processes to onboard activities, staterooms, food and dining, private islands and more. For those who typically sail concierge on Disney Cruise Line, Royal's S...

Jennifer joins Sam this week for an epic cruise line throw down between Disney Cruise Line (DCL), Celebrity Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean Cruise Line (RCCL). We're comparing the cruise lines across their offerings for families and adults: from kids clubs to onboard activities, shows, pools, service, food and so much more. Which cruise line comes out on top? You'll have to listen to find out. If...

Seth Kubersky, author of The Unofficial Guide to Universal 2024 , joins us this week to discuss why you might want to visit Universal before or after your next Disney Cruise Line (or Disney parks vacation). Universal is currently building the first theme park of the 21st Century - Epic Universe. Slated to open in Summer 2025, Epic Universe will bring together Super Mario Land, Harry Potter and the...

Everyone's favorite Disney Cruise Line cast member, Rebecca, joins Sam this week to share her experience sailing the Disney Dream during her first European Cruise Season. Rebecca shares her thoughts on some of the new DCL entertainment offerings onboard, her favorite and least favorite port stops and adventures, and also discusses what's next for her as an Adventures by Disney Adventure Guide. All...

Margaret and Sara, travel agents with our show sponsor My Path Unwinding Travel, join us this week to share their experience sailing on Royal Caribbean's newest ship and the largest ship in the world - Icon of the Seas. What's it like being onboard a mega ship? We're talking staterooms, onboard atmosphere, RCCL's "neighborhood" concept, dining, kids clubs, activities and more. It's go big or go ho...

Rebecca, the founder of the largest Disney Cruise Line Facebook group and the creator of the DCL Community, joins us on this week's live show to discuss the future of Disney Cruise Line. We don't have any inside info, but as three DCL enthusiasts we thought we'd put our heads together and discuss: the Adventure; the Treasure; what will happen to the Magic and Wonder; and so much more.  You can fin...

Tabitha joins us this week to share her family's experience sailing Disney Cruise Line for the first time aboard the Disney Fantasy. What did Tabitha think of DCL and all it had to offer? We're chatting booking, check-in, stateroom, onboard experience, activities, port stops, shore excursions, entertainment, food and so much more. We love getting the first-timer's perspective on DCL, so if you've...

Leslie joins us for an extra special bonus episode direct from Royal Caribbean's nine-month Ultimate World Cruise aboard the Serenade of the Seas. We loved hearing about this cruise and getting Leslie's thoughts on the sailing as a different perspective from our prior guest, Jenny. We're chatting about planning, logistics, staterooms, shore excursions, ports, onboard activities, crew, and, of cour...

Fan favorite Josh, your resident "DCL Villain" returns to share his recent experience sailing on Princess Cruises. We're comparing Princess and Disney Cruise Line across booking, check-in, onboard activities, nightlife, staterooms, dining, shows and more. Come see if DCL can de-throne Princess, or if Princess takes the crown. All that and more on this live bonus episode. If you want to join the DC...

On this week's show we're chatting with John all about his recent Disney Cruise Line sailing aboard the Disney Wonder from Vancouver, BC, to Honolulu, Hawaii, and then onward to Sydney Australia. What was it like sailing for such an extended period with DCL? John takes us through the shore excursions, onboard activities, food, and even his family's brush with DCL's current COVID-19 protocols. All...

We are so excited to bring you an update from Dr. Jenny Travels who came to us remotely from Royal Caribbean's Ultimate World Cruise!! This cruise, a 9-month trip around the world aboard Serenade of the Seas, has garnered a ton of social media attention and turned some of its passengers into overnight celebrities. Dr. Jenny is one such passenger. We couldn't wait to hear what it was like onboard,...

Gemma joins us this week to share the UK perspective on Disney Cruise Line. Gemma recently sailed on a DCL cruise on the Disney Dream out of New York. We're always excited to get a view Disney Cruise Line from those outside the US, and this episode is no exception. From onboard experience, to food, shows, ports, excursions and so much more. Come here what a Brit things about sailing with Disney Cr...

Danielle joins us on our bonus episode this week to share her experience sailing Disney Cruise Line with a disability. Danielle is mobility impaired and rented a scooter for her DCL sailing. Come hear what she thought about the accessibility of Disney Cruise Line. You can also follow Danielle's advntures on her YouTube channel if you want to hear more of her experiences and insights traveling with...

Mallory joins us to share her family's first experience sailing on Disney Cruise Line. What did Mallory think of the DCL experience? Would she go back? We're finding out as we explore what Mallory's family did from ports, shore excursions, onboard activities, food shows and so much more. Come hear what Mallory thought about Disney Cruise Line and whether she'd sail again! If you want to join the D...

Brandon and Jen from The Tourist Trek Vlog join us this week to share their Disney Cruise Line experience sailing the Disney Wonder from Vancouver to the paradise that is Hawaii. Come hear about all the fabulous stops and port adventures in the Hawaiian islands and what Brandon and Jen did to have fun on the long trip across the Pacific to Hawaii. From onboard entertainment to food, shows and so m...

Mikkel and Dan from the Sometimes Sailing and Sometimes Home blogs are back! We're catching up with them about all of their cruising adventures in 2023. From an Alaska sailing on a native-owned ship, to the Tennessee River on a river cruise, to a fabulous ocean cruise around Italy and Europe. Dan and Mikkel are sharing all of their adventures with us on this episode. It's jam-packed with great cru...

Janette joins us on this week's bonus episode to share her experience sailing the Disney Dream on a Westbound Transatlantic crossing. With so many days onboard, did Janette get bored on Disney Cruise Line? Hardly! We're chatting about the sailings's port stops, excursions, onboard activities and so much more. Also, Janette packed everything she needed in a carry-on for this trip! That alone makes...

Join us as we share our first ever Adventures by Disney experience; a River Cruise aboard the stunning Ama Viola down the Danube from Germany to Budapest, Hungary. It's a Christmas Markets river cruise with all the top-notch Disney service we've come to love. From our time onboard, the food, the fabulous adventure guides, the amazing excurions and the sites in all of the cities we were able to vis...

Sean joins us to share his experience on of the Disney's Magic's and Disney Cruise Line's final sailings out of the Port of Miami this past summer. Come hear what Sean thought about the Magic post-drydock, as well as his experience sailing out of Miami. With DCL's shift to Fort Lauderdale, it may be the last time any Disney ship sails out of this iconic port. Come relive the experience with Sean,...

Our good friends Kelly and Craig join us to chat all about their Disney Cruise Line adventure to Northern Europe aboard the Disney Dream. Was Europe ready for the Dream? Yes and no, according to Kelly and Craig. We're chatting all about their experience with shore excursions, ports of call, food, shows and so much more on this jam-packed DCL adventure! You can follow along with more of Craig and K...