DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast

This week we're chatting with Lynn, all about her fabulous 11-Night Mediterranean Disney Cruise Line adventured aboard the Disney Dream. We're discussing everything from the stunning ports of call to the challenges of finding gluten-free dining options while abroad. Lynn's unique perspective as a parent traveling with special needs children added an extra layer of depth to our discussion. She offe...

On this week's bonus show, we're responding to listener feedback and voicemails reacting to Disney Cruise Line's recent announcements about the Treasure. We're chatting about Plaza de Coco, the new Zootopia-themed sweet shop, the Skipper Society Lounge, the Periscope Pub and so much more, including our thoughts on pricing. We're even specualting about some of the spaces DCL held back from their an...

Get ready to sail away on a journey filled with friendship, magic, and Disney charm. Your guides for this voyage are the delightful duo, Lindsay and Laura, who have been inseparable since their paths crossed 17 years ago. They're here to take us through their shared love for Disney, Laura's impressive Disney Cruise Line history, Lindsey's first Disney cruise, and a celebration of 17 years of frien...

Our listeners asked, and we answered. You wanted to learn more about the DCL Duo, so we enlisted the help of one of our favorite guests, Josh, to guest-host this week's show and put Sam and Brian in the hotseat. Josh goes all the way back to how the Duo met, our earliest experiences with Disney and cruising, how we decided to start a podcast devoted to Disney Cruise Line, what the future of the po...

Ever dreamt of a magical Disney cruise to Alaska? We got a chance to sit down with our friends Nich and Steve, who gave us a full rundown on their Disney cruise experience. From their first encounter with the Disney Wonder at the port of Vancouver, all the way to their adventures in scenic towns like Skagway, Juneau, and Ketchikan. Get ready for a whirlwind of captivating encounters with glaciers,...

Pack your bags and prepare for an adventure as we take you on a thrilling journey of booking a last-minute Disney Cruise. With Leslie from Trips with Tykes  and Disney Deciphered as our co-pilot, we share insider secrets, tips, and tricks on how to snag fantastic cruise deals even when timing is tight. Leslie, a seasoned Disney voyager, takes us on her spontaneous cruise from San Diego, providing...

There's something utterly enchanting about the Mediterranean - with its vibrant history, diverse cultures, and picture-perfect sceneries, it's truly a cruise enthusiast's dream. That's why we're absolutely thrilled to have Chris and Sam back on our show. This dynamic duo, who we've had the pleasure of cruising with in Norway, are here to share their experiences on an extraordinary family adventure...

Imagine setting sail on a magical journey with your six-month-old baby aboard Disney Cruise Line. Our guest, Alex from the blog Second Dad to the Right , did just that and he's here to share his experiences and top tips for cruising with a tyke in tow. From early dinner seatings to comprehensive childcare options, he unveils the secret strategies that make a Disney cruise with a baby a smooth sail...

We're sharing our trip report from our Labor Day Disney Cruise Line sailing on the Disney Magic out of Miami; the last of the Silver (25th) Anniversary at Sea celebrations in the fleet. We were so interested to see the new Soul Cat Lounge onboard, check out the new Concierge Lounge, and also see the newly refurbished Concierge one bedroom staterooms. We also finally got to see the 25th Anniversary...

This is rebroadcast of our live show all about DCL's Disney Treasure announcements earlier today. We're breaking down all the announcements. When can you book? What itineraries will the Treasure sail? When's her Maiden Voyage? What new venues and experiences can you expect onboard? What's staying the same? All that and so much more as we chat about Disney Cruise Line's newest ship! We're also join...

Adrian and Emily join us this week for our second episode about the Disney Dream's eastbound transatlantic sailing this year. Emily, Adrian and their daughter Morgan join us to share all the fun their family had onboard the Dream. With so many sea days, we couldn't wait to hear how they filled their time! Did they get bored? You'll have to find out. Come hear about the amazing experiences they had...

It's Transatlantic week here at the DCL Duo!! We're bringing you two great trip reports from two different families who sailed on Disney Cruise Line's eastbound transatlantic crossing aboard the Disney Dream. It was the Dream's first time back in Europe since a drydock several years ago, and she hasn't been back to some of these ports since she was built. We wanted to know with so many sea days, w...

Benji from Laughing Place is joining us this week to share his experience on Adventures by Disney's Private Jet Adventure. A bucket list adventure for 75 ultimate Disney fans! This trip spanned 24 days and covered 6 countries, visited to 12 uniquely magical Disney theme parks, as well as 3 iconic landmarks: the Taj Mahal, Pyramids of Giza and Eiffel Tower. Throughout the trip, adventurers stayed i...

Jennifer shares her family's recent Disney Cruise Line sailing to Alaska aboard the Disney Wonder with her son and daughter. We were so excited to hear all about the excursions Jennifer booked with her kids - from train rides, to glacier viewing, helicopters, zip-lining and more! It was great to hear the breadth of experiences Jennifer had with her two kids and the new challenges they tried togeth...

On this week's show, it's a reunion one year in the making. The DCL Duo+ (includes Nathan) is getting back together with the DCL Duo Jr. and Sr. for a reunion of the Wish Maiden Voyage crew (aka Wheezy's Crewners). That's right, we're taking 7-nights on the Wish a year later to decide - same, worse or better. We've got first-timers for Enchante and Palo Diner. We've got first-timers parasailing at...

The DCL Duo+ is headed out in a VIP Tour at Universal Orlando and we're bringing you along for all the fun. Fourteen marquis attractions in a seven hour tour! Valet parking, breakfast, lunch and an unlimited express pass. We couldn't wait to see what Nathan thought about Universal Orlando and all the thrill rides. Want to hear his thoughts? All that and more on this week's bonus episode. If you wa...

This week, the DCL Duo has been taken over by the GCL Duo, a pair of intergalactic cruisecasters who review the cruise lines of the galaxy for their loyal listeners. The GCL Duo's next review, the Chandrila Line's Halcyon Galactic Starcruiser. These two cruisecasters and their First Order minder are taking the 275th anniversary voyage aboard the Halcyon, with a stop at Black Spire Outpost on the p...

Fan favorite Josh is back to share his family's recent DCL West Coast repositioning cruise on the Disney Wonder from San Diego to Vancouver, Canada. This was Josh's first time taking his kids on Disney Cruise Line, and we couldn't wait to hear whether they enjoyed the experience. We also wanted to know what it was like taking this short repositioning cruise - with only one stop in Victoria. As usu...

This week we are chatting with Leah, all about the fabulous Adventures by Disney tour she took with her family in Greece. Leah grew up going to the parks and had her first Disney cruise in the Mediterranean, which got her hooked on DCL. She's since done four ABD trips, including Central Europe, Costa Rica, Southwestern US, and Greece. She chose Greece with her family and grandparents because it ha...

It's time for the main event, as we chat with Drew and Hayley all about their fabulous Disney Cruise Line Mediterranean cruise. We were so excited to hear from them both about the ports they visited, the shore excursions they did, and what they thought about the sailing overall. Oh, and did we mention, they almost missed the ship!! This gelato-filled episode will certainly get you ready for a fun-...

On this week's bonus show we're joined by Drew and Hayley to chat about their pre-cruise stay in Barcelona and their post-cruise stay in London. Our main episode this week will be all about their amazing DCL Mediterranean cruise, but we wanted to hear what they did to explore both the amazing cities of Barcelona and London. We're covering the resources they used to figure out what to do, and a qui...

Bryan and Caitlin join us this week to share their first experience with Disney Cruise Line aboard the Disney Fantasy. We're talking staterooms, service, onboard activities, food, shore excursions and so much more. Will Brian and Caitlin be returning to DCL for another sailing? Be sure to listen to find out! All that and more on this week's episode. If you want to join the DCL Duo Inaugural Podcas...

Carin joins Sam this week to chat all about her Southern Caribbean sailing aboard the recently refurbished Disney Magic. We couldn't wait to chat with Carin all about the amazing Southern Caribbean port on this Disney Cruise Line Itinerary. We also couldn't resist getting Carin's thoughts on some of DCL's recent upgrades to the Magic. We cover that and so much more on this week's bonus episode. If...

In this episode, we chat with Lyndsey and Vincent, a couple who decided to try Disney Cruise Line for the first time, adults only (no kids). They share their experience sailing on the Disney Fantasy, from the food and entertainment to the ports and activities. They also reveal some tips and tricks for making the most of your DCL cruise if you are traveling adults only - from adult dining, adult en...

We had the amazing opportunity to have dinner at Club 33 at Disneyland, thanks to some generous help from a current member. We couldn't wait to share the experience with all of you, as the opportunity to go behind the door of 33 Royal St. and walk the hallowed halls is truly unforgettable; and something we never thought we'd have an opportunity to do ourselves. A big THANK YOU to two very special...