DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast

Hayley, a long-time Disney Cruise Line fan and friend of the show, joins us live this week to share her experience sailing Celebrity Cruise lines for the first time aboard the Celebrity Silhouette. We're putting Celebrity head-to-head with Disney to see who comes out on top from across service, value, activities, onboard amenities, and, of course food. Thinking about jumping ship from DCL and givi...

Gabe joins us this week to share some of the mishaps his family experienced aboard a recent sailing on the Disney Fantasy, and how Disney Cruise Line (DCL) handled the bumps along the way to deliver a good experience for everyone onboard. Sometimes problems arise, but it's how the cruise line deals with those problems that reveals the true character of some cruise lines. Where did Disney do well,...

Matt Hochberg, founder of the Royal Caribbean Blog , joins us this week to answer all of our questions ahead of our fast-approaching sailing on RCCL's Oasis of the Seas. Matt is a Royal Caribbean expert, and we were really hoping he might help alleviate some Sam's apprehension about sailing on Royal for the first time. Matt gave us some truly great tips about dining, shows and some Royal-specific...

Wesley is back from his trip on the Wish and it's time to see if his fears were realized! Wesley is a seasoned Disney Cruise Line (DCL) veteran, but after sailing on Royal Caribbean he was a bit nervous about whether the Wish could live up to an Oasis-class experience, and whether some of the changes Disney implemented from the Dream-class ships to the Triton or Wish-class ships would sour him and...

Wesley joins us this week in the first of a two-part series. Wesley reached out because he was a bit apprehensive about sailing on the Disney Wish. He's a seasoned Disney Cruise Line (DCL) veteran, but after sailing on Royal Caribbean he was a bit nervous about whether the Wish could live up to an Oasis-class experience, and whether some of the changes Disney implemented from the Dream-class ships...

Alex (aka Second Dad to the Right) joins us on this week's live episode as we chat about Disney Cruise Line news. We're also chatting about our top-5 reasons to sail Disney Cruise Line, and one reason we think you might want to choose a different cruise line. What pushes us over the edge to loving Disney Cruise Line? Come listen and find out! We're also responding to listener questions and comment...

Leslie (aka "Point My Soul North on social media and YouTube) joins us this week to check-in from onboard Royal Caribbean's Ultimate World Cruise on the Serenade of the Seas. When we last left leslie in Ep. 390, the cruise was making its way out of South America and toward the end of its first leg in Los Angeles. We're getting the highlights from the second-half of that first leg, and also some ea...

Leslie from Trips with Tykes and the Disney Deciphered podcast joins us this week to chat all about her tips and tricks for sailing with kids on Disney Cruise Line. This episode is jammed packed with everything you need to know about taking kids on DCL. Does the cruise line provide a Diaper Genie or Pack n'Play? What can kids eat onboard? What are the ages for the kids clubs on Disney Cruise Line?...

Dana joins us this week to share his adults-only Disney Cruise Line Trans-Pacific sailing aboard the Disney Wonder. Was there enough for adults to do onboard to keep Dana and his husband occupied all the way from Honolulu to Sydney? We're chatting activities, excursions, shows, food and so much more from this unique DCL sailing. If you want to join the DCL Duo Inaugural Podcast Cruise aboard the D...

CT joins us on this special live bonus episode to discuss the breaking announcements from Disney Cruise Line about the Disney Destiny - the third Wish-class ship in the fleet due to set sail in 2025. DCL announced today that the ship will be themed to "heroes and villains" and teased some potential IP and franchises we'll see onboard including Hercules, 101 Dalmatians, the Incredibles, Marval, Hau...

The DCL Dude, Wes, joins us this week as we discuss the future our predictions for the future of Disney Cruise Line. We're chatting about the Panama Canal cruise and sailing from New Orleans, both of which are on hiatus, as well as Lighthouse Point, the Treasure, the Adventure, the last in the Triton class, and beyond. If you want to join the DCL Duo Inaugural Podcast Cruise aboard the Disney Magi...

Shannon joins us this week to share her family's experience sailing with Disney Cruise Cruise Line down under! This was Shannon and her famiy's first time sailing Disney Cruise Line, and we couldn't wait to get her feedback as an Aussie on DCL and the Disney Wonder. We talked everything from staterooms, to dining, activities and shows. We also loved hearing her feedback on a few things onboard tha...

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...