DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast

Alan and Rachael from the Krause Mouse Adventure vlog join us this week to chat about their family's recent Disney Cruise Line adventure, a 7-night Western Caribbean sailing on the Disney Fantasy. Come hear what they think about DCL, and what they got up to on their most recent Disney cruise vaction. From ports to food, shows to onboard activities, we're cover it all with this fun dynamic duo.   I...

Mike and Connie join us this week to chat all about their amazing Disney Cruise Line Transpacific sailing from Honolulu to Sydney, and their Adventures by Disney Sydney Escape following the cruise. This was Disney's inaugural transpacific sailing and the first ABD Sydney Escape. Come hear all the fun Mike and Connie had from onboard experiences to shore excursions, food and more. If you are lookin...

Chris joins us on this episode to share his family's amazing experience sailing the Disney Dream for 10-nights to Iceland. This is definitely a bucket-list Disney Cruise Line saiing and couldn't wait to hear about the ports, shore excursions, food and enterintment that Chris and his family were able to experience on this amazing DCL sailing. If you want to join the DCL Duo Inaugural Podcast Cruise...

On this episode we're joinged by Sabrina, who shares her experience taking her friends on their first Disney Cruise Line sailing, an Eastern Caribbean cruise on the Disney Fantasy, including a stop in San Juan. Come hear how Sabrina made this voyage an unforgettable DCL experience for her friends, including what shore excursions they did, what they got up to onboard, and their thoughts on shows, d...

Janelle joins us on this episode to chat all about her family's amazing Disney Cruise Line sailing to Alaska on the Disney Wonder. It's a trip several years in the making, so we were excited to hear whether Janelle thought DCL lived up to her family's expectations. Since Alaska is the star of the show, we also couldn't wait to hear about the shore excursions Janelle and her family got up to in eac...

This week we're joined by Rachel, a Disney parks fans and frequent visitor to Disney World with her Instagram channel - "Rachel Goes to Disney." We really enjoy Rachel's parks content and noticed she'd recently taken a few Disney cruises. So, we wanted to chat with her about the parks versus Disney Cruise Line. We got Rachel's thoughts on which vacation (parks or DCL) offers a better value, as wel...

  It's a jammed packed bonus show. We're chatting the newly released early 2025 Disney Cruise Line itineraries. Sleuthing Sam is back and has spotted a few interesting things in this release, including her speculation that the Disney Fantasy may make her way to Europe in Summer 2025! But, it doesn't end there, because we're also bringing you and abbreviated trip report from our recent Halloween on...

One this week's show we're chatting with British and Dani, two friends who are also former Disney Vacation Club guides who worked on Disney Cruise Line. We're discussing their experiences in the industry and their favorite excursions in various destinations, including the Caribbean, Europe (the Mediterranean, Iceland and Norway), and Alaska. The conversation highlights the beauty and attractions o...

Kelly joins us this episode to share her family's fabulous 10-night Icelandic cruise adventure on Disney Cruise Line. Kelly sailed with a large party of 24 people, and opted for private shore excursions, over the DCL port adventures. We were exicted to hear about all the amazing ports and adventures Kelly and her family got up to on this Icelandic cruise. After hearing more, this cruise is at the...

We're chatting with journalist Scott Gustin on this week's bonus episode. Scott is a terrific source of Disney news, including Disney Cruise Line news. We love his fact-focused reporting and hearing his opinions on the news as a true Disney fan. We're chatting about the direction of the company, including DCL, as well as all the great news out of DCL recently including the Disney Treasure, Disney...

On this episode we're chatting with Nikki and Adrian all about their fabulous Disney Cruise Line 10-night Southern Carribbean aboard the Disney Fantasy. The Southern Caribbean is one of our all-time favorite itineraries, and listening to Nikki and Adrian, you'll understand why. From amazing port adventures to world-class beaches, we couldn't wait to re-live our own Southern Caribbean experience, a...

Erin Foster literally writes the book on Disney Cruise Line. As the co-author to the Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line, we love having her on to share her knowledge and expertise with our listeners. We couldn't wait to get her take on the Disney Treasure, and some of the other announcements DCL had made over the past year. We're talking the Treasure, the Adventure, Lighthouse Point and so muc...

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...