DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast

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...

This week, John is sharing his thoughts on Norwegian Cruise Line, and how NCL stacks up against Disney Cruise Line. We're comparing NCL across categories like food, entertainment, private island experience, service, value and so much more. We learned a lot about the differences between NCL and DCL in this episode, and suspect you will too. All that and more on this week's (delayed) episdoe of the...

We are chatting with Dani, a former Disney cast member who worked as a DVC Guide on Disney Cruise Line, before joining World of DVC. Dani is also a former crew member and port-shopping guide who spent time on cruise lines like DCL, Norwegian (NCL), Princess, Silver Sea, Holland America (HAL), among others. Dani is giving us a behind-the-scenes peak at life onboard and also sharing some of her favo...

Hillary is joining Sam this week to chat all about the experience Hillary and her family had on their first Disney Cruise, a sailing aboard the Disney Magic from Galveston, Texas. Come hear what Hillary thought of her experience onboard, from character experiences to shore excursions, service, shows, entertainment, kids clubs and more! Hillary also provided some candid feedback on her family's tho...

We're chatting with Dan and Renee who were onboard the Magic for her first sailing after her recent dry dock.  What did they think about the upgrades to the Concierge Lounge? Was the Soul Cat lounge the addition to the ship they'd been hoping for? Was the Magic "show ready" or should Disney have take more time to complete the finishing touches? We discuss all of this and more on this week's bonus...

This week we're chatting with Bryan all about his journey from reluctant cruiser to DCL fanatic. Bryan and his family have quickly amassed five sailings on Disney Cruise Line. Bryan was initially resistant to cruising, in part because of the price tag, but now sees DCL as potentially a better value for him and his family, than a parks vacation. Come hear why that might be and whether you may want...

We're talking about Disney Cruise Line's Late 2024 Itinerary Release that dropped earlier today (Tuesday, June 13). No more sailing out of San Diego or New York? Missing iteneraries for the 2024 Australia cruising season? A surprise change-up for the Fantasy that may signal more news about the Treasure? All that and more on this special intinerary release day edition of the DCL Duo Podcast. (Pleas...

We're catching with Tracey to chat all about her recent six-night Disney Cruise Line sailing aboard the Magic from Tracey's hometown - New Orleans. We couldn't wait to hear what Tracey thought about her trip. She did several Disney shore excursions in Cozumel and Grand Cayman, and of course we had to get her thoughts on the food onboard! We also took some time in rapid fire to get Tracey's New Orl...

Missy is joining us to chat all about tips and tricks for packing for your Disney Cruise Line adventure. We're chatting about all of our favorite items to bring onboard, the items we can do without, and answering the questions we are consistently asked about what you can and can't bring onboard DCL. Ignore those Top-5 must pack blog posts, and get the straight talk on how to think about packing fo...

Brian and Nathan are back from their first sailing ever on Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines - a three-night sailing on the RCCL Independence of the Seas. We couldn't wait to share their experience with you - from booking, boarding, stateroom, food, entertainment, the Casino and, of course, Perfect Day at Coco Cay, Brian and Nathan are sharing it all. Will they sail RCCL again? Do we need to rebrand ou...

On this week's bonus show, Chris is giving us a preview of what Brian can expect on his upcoming Royal Caribbean cruise aboard the Independence of the Seas, and how that experience will compare to sailing on Disney Cruise Line (DCL). Chris shares his thoughts on the booking and boarding processes, items you can pre-book on a Royal Caribbean cruise, staterooms on the Independence of the Seas, RCCL'...

We're catching up with our friends Ashley and Kaley to hear from two seasoned Disney Cruise Line fans (and avid cruisers) about their first experience abooard the Disney Wish. How did the Wish stack-up against the other DCL ships that Ashley and Kaley have sailed? What did they think of the food, onboard entertainment, adult spaces, kids club, shows and more? Come listen to find out! Kaley is also...

Jonathan is back, to tell us all about his 7-night sailing aboard the Carnival Panorama, and how it compared to his many experiences aboard Disney Cruise Line. We're comparing the whole experience including food, shows, activities, and so much more. Did Carnival outshine Disney? Might a Carnival cruise be the right one for you? Or, does DCL win the day? Come listen to find out! You can connect wit...

Missy and Jason are joining us this week to share their family's first Disney Cruise Line experience, a three-night sailing aboard the Disney Dream. Jason was reluctant to try a cruise, and a Disney cruise in particular, but after sailing on the Dream, did he come away a convert? We talk about the experience from end-to-end, including how Missy snagged her family a Castaway Cay cabana, and what Mi...