DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast

On our bonus show this week, we're responding to listener questions, comments and feedback about our recent Quarantined episode. You asked, we're answering!! You wanted to know about trip insurance, testing and whether Disney Cruise Line treated us differently for various reasons - well, we're sharing our thoughts back. All that and more on this week's bonus episode!! If you're looking to plan you...

On this week's episode we're catching up with Kristen about her westbound Panama Canal sailing aboard the Disney Wonder; the last for the Wonder for the foreseeable future. These longer sailings always have special moments, special food, and great activities and shows. So we were excited to learn from Kristen what her experience was like onboard for this unique Disney Cruise Line experience!! We t...

Ever wonder what happens if you test positive for COVID-19 aboard a Disney Cruise? Well, our family found out! Sam tested positive on the final full day of our recent sailing (our second sailing back-to-back) on the Disney Wonder. Hear what happened, as well as the rest of our trip report from Spring Break sailing, on this week's episode. If you're looking to plan your next fabulous Disney Cruise,...

This week's show is Part 1 of our trip report from our back-to-back Spring Break cruise aboard the Disney Wonder out of San Diego. In this show we're talking about our 4-night sailing to Catalina Island and Ensenada. This was DCL's first stop ever at Catalina Island and we *loved* the new port. We also got a chance to experience La Bufadora in Ensenada and had some pretty strong opinions about our...

We're heading north to Vancouver, BC to continue our series on Disney Cruise Line embarkation ports, with a little help from our Canadian neighbor and friend-of-the-show, Bruce, a lifelong Vancouver resident. Disney cruise line homports the Wonder out of Vacouver for the Alaska cruise season. So, we're talking to Bruce about getting to Vancouver, where to stay, what to do and where to eat! Vancouv...

On this week's show, we're chatting with renowned entertainer, Taylor Mason. Taylor is a comedian, musician, ventriloquist, and writer, who loves performing on Disney Cruise Line. Taylor has performed at Second City, won Star Search, and entertained arenas of fans the world over. We were so excited to have him on the show after catching his act aboard the Disney Wonder. We haven't laughed this har...

On this week's bonus show we're chatting with Bill Panoff, the Publisher and Chief of Porthole Cruise Magazine, the largest cruise travel magazine. We couldn't wait to chat with Bill all about his thoughts on the return to cruising, some of his cruising favorites, and, of course, his thoughts on Disney Cruise Line! All that and more on this week's bonus episode!! If you'd like to connect with Bill...

On this week's show we're pitting Disney Cruise Line against Norwegian Cruise Line, with the help for listener and friend-of-the-show Chris. Chris is an avid Disney and DCL fan, who recently sailed for the first time aboard NCL.  We were excited to hear his thoughts on staterooms, services, shows, activities, and, of course, food. All that and more on this week's episode!! If you're looking to pla...

On this week's bonus show we're catching up with Gayle about her recent Marvel Day at Sea sailing out of Miami with Disney Cruise Line. Come hear about all the characters and activities she experienced onboard!! Gayle is a travel specialist with Off to Neverland Travel , and would be happy to help you plan your next Disney vacation! If you're looking to plan your next fabulous Disney Cruise, Disne...

On this week's show we are catching up with Andrew from Theme Park Rovers, and his wife Hillary, to hear about their first Disney Cruise Line experience!! Andrew is a huge theme park addict, and he and his wife share a love for Disney theme parks, so we couldn't wait to hear what they thought about the cruising experience. Hillary also shared her experience with DCL dining as a vegan cruiser. From...

That's right, it's our two year podcasting anniversary!! And, to kick off Season 3, we're bringing back two of our favorite cruisers - Willy and Rebecca - to tell us all about what it's like to sail right now as restrictions onboard continue to relax. They recently returned from a trip aboard the Disney Dream, and we couldn't wait to chat with them all about their cruise! If you're looking to plan...

On this week's show we're catching up with one of our favorite world-traveling guests, Jennifer, to her about her family's recent experience on their Adventures by Disney trip to Egypt. Things went awry for Jennifer and her family part-way through the trip, so we also got a chance to hear how they dealt with a few setbacks to their adventure along the way. It was great to learn more about the Egyp...

On this week's bonus episode we are catching up with Jessica all about her family's first trip to Disneyland. They had a magical time staying on property, visting both parks and Downtown Disney, and experiencing all the resort has to offer. We were so excited to hear what life is like at Disneyland these days, especially with our own trip to Disneyland coming up next month! Jessica was also able t...

On this week's show we're talking to Geno, a long-time Disney fan, whose wife surprised him with a Disney Cruise!! Geno had always wanted to take a cruise on DCL, and was blown away by the offering.  He's now hooked on Disney Cruise Line!!  Come hear all about his experience from port stops, to show, to food and more!! If you're looking to plan your next fabulous Disney Cruise, Disney vacation or...

We're welcoming special guest Hank Lonely (ahem, we mean Len Testa) for an intergalactic grudge match between Disney Cruise Line and the Chandrila Star Lines (aka the Galactic Star Cruiser). We're gettings Len's take on the Galactic Star Cruiser from theming to characters and storyline, food, cabins and much more. We're also asking Len which he'd choose, another cruise with DCL, or an opportunity...

On this week's show we are bringing you our trip report from our 6-night sailing aboard the Disney Wonder out of New Orleans. We sailed adults-only! We sailed in Concierge! We sailed in a fabulous one bedroom suite! We had some amazing shore excursion, some fantastic service, some fabulous shows and some truly delicious food.  We also made friends, relaxed, and even got to tour the Roy O. Disney S...

On our bonus show this week, we're sharing our thoughts and experiences sailing Concierge in a one bedroom suite aboard Disney Cruise Line. Was it worth the cost? Was the offering that much better than regular staterooms onboard? Come hear our opinion on DCL's Concierge offering! If you're looking to plan your next fabulous Disney Cruise, Disney vacation or really any cruise or vacation, be sure t...

We're catching-up with Bret to chat all about his experience on a Verry Merrytime back-to-back pair of cruises aboard the Disney Dream, with a large group of friends and family. Bret planned this cruise for 18 people on the first sailing, and 14 on the second. Come hear what it was like to sail with a large group onboard, and what it was like to sail back-to-back. All that and more on this week's...

Come hear Sam's reaction to the big reveal that we are sailing concierge on the Disney Wonder! That's right, we're giving concierge a try on Disney Cruise Line, and even better, we'll be sailing in a 1BR suite aboard the Disney Wonder! Come hear whether Sam was excited to give concierge a try on DCL, or skeptical of its value for our vacation. If you're looking to plan your next fabulous Disney Cr...

On this week's show we're taking the polar plunge with John from In The Loop Travel , to learn all about his recent Antarctic cruise aboard Atlas Cruises. From wildlife, to social life, to food and more, we hear what's its like to take a luxure expedition cruise to Antarctica. Spoiler: it sounds A.MAZ.ING. Come check it out. If you'd like to learn more about John's Antarctic cruise he's got a grea...

It's a pre-trip planning show for our upcoming sailing aboard the Disney Wonder out of New Orleans.  We're chatting about what we're excited to do in the Big Easy before and after our cruise on Disney Cruise Line.  We're also sharing what we can't wait to do onboard. We also have to check and see if Sam has figured out what her special onboard surprise is going to be!! Fingers crossed for negative...

On this week's show we're catching up with one of our favorite cruising couples and friends, Willy and Rebecca, all about their recent Christmas sailing on the Disney Fantasy. They share all their favorites from Christmastime aboard the Fantasy, and some of the Disney Cruise Line magic onboard from Christmas Day.  They also shared some amazing news that we are so excited to share on the show. It's...

On our bonus show this week, we wanted to share our recommendations for places to stay, things to do and where to eat if you're visting the Crescent City before an upcoming cruise.  We've got a sailing on the Wonder in a week or so, and can't wait to experience some of our favorites and bring back some new experiences.  If you are thinking about a cruise out of New Orleans, we've got your covered...

On this special bonus episode, we're talking to Michelle McKnight a Destination Specialist with Touring Plans about Disney Cruise Line's announcement to delay the Maiden Voyage of the Wish to July 14, the DVC charter sailing immediately following to July 19, and the cancelaton of a dozen cruises that were to follow in the six weeks following the maiden voyage and DVC sailing. Why did Disney decide...

On this week's show we're catcing-up with Mikkel and Dan, a fabulous cruising couple behind the travel blogs Sometimes Sailing and Sometimes Home . They are sharing their recent experience sailing down the Danube from Nuremberg to Budapest aboard Emeral Cruises. We are so excited to talk to them because we are planning a similar sailing with Adventures By Disney in December of this year for a Chri...