DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast

We're hopping in the wayback machine with our guest Gayle , a Disney travel planner at Off to Neverland Travel . Gayle took a 2013 Disney Cruise Line California coastal cruise that was one of four that included a Pixar experience. We wanted to hear more about that experience, and discuss DCL's latest announcement adding a Pixar Day at Sea to the Disney Fantasy, starting January 2023. Come hear mor...

On this week's show we're catching up with Cynthia and her two daughters, Sophie and Alex. This trio has been sailing Disney Cruise Line for nine years. Sophie and Alex have grown up with Disney cruise line, from the Oceaneer's Lab and Club, Edge and Vibe, to now being adults onboard. Come here why they still love sailing DCL together, and their favorite memories from their past Disney cruises. If...

On this week's bonus episode, in honor of Brian's birthay, we're looking back at the cruise that started it all for us.  Our favorite moments from Brian's birthday cruise in 2018.  If he hadn't picked that cruise, it's likely there would be no DCLDuo podcast - so for all you time bandits out there, head back to 2018 for a 7-night sailing on the Disney Fantasy, if you want to stop this show in its...

On this week's show we're catching up with Cathy and Kathy from Tinks Magical Vacations to discuss their recent cruises aboard the Scarlett Lady, Virgin Voyages newest (and only) cruise ship. Come hear about this very unique offering the man behind Virgin Airlines - Sir Richard Branson. Described as the cruise line trying to re-invent cruising, it caters to adults only, and isn't shy about that fa...

On our bonus show this week, we're chatting about things we won't ever take for granted again when we travel, or sail aboard Disney Cruise Line. We're so thankful to be traveling again, and now that we are traveling we're noticing those little things that we couldn't do before and that could so easily be taken away again. If you're looking to plan your next fabulous Disney Cruise, Disney vacation...

We're continuing our newest series, point-counterpoint, with a big debate in our household: Disney Cruise Line v. Aulani. Which is better - an escape to see and a stop at Castaway Cay, or the bliss of the Hawaiian Islands? This is a tough one! If you're looking to plan your next fabulous Disney Cruise, Disney vacation or really any cruise or vacation, be sure to support our show and reach out to t...

This week, we're talking to Guga and Rob about their recent Panama Canal cruise aboard the Disney Wonder.  This cruise was Disney's first (and only) fully vaccinated sailing, it's first Panama Canal cruise since the shutdown, and one of only a handful of sailings since the restart over 7-nights. Guga and Rob sailed on three Disney Cruises, including this cruise, in the span of a month, and share w...

On this week's show, listener, friend of the show and avid Disney Cruise Line fan, Jonathan, shares his (and his wife's) recent experience sailing aboard the Carnival Magic for an 8-night Southern Caribbean cruise. We're doing a head-to-head: DCL vs. Carnival across activities, shows, service, onboard experience, shoreside experience, and, of course food! Come hear Jonathan's thoughts on these cat...

This week we're catching up with Kristin from Tink's Magical Vacations to talk about her sailing aboard the Disney Magic last week out of Miami for New Year's Eve. Kristin shares what it was like to sail amidst the emerging Omicron variant and increased media scrutiny on cruise lines. Come hear how she felt about the  Disney Cruise Line onboard protocols and the differences she noticed from her pr...

On this week's show we are sharing our thoughts on our family's recent trip to Aulani for the Christmas holiday. We've got some tips to share to make a Christmas trip to Aulani special.  We're talking activities, food, off-resort dining and fun, and more on this week's show.  And, special guest Nathan is back to share his thoughts too! Aulani is no Disney Cruise Line - but it's one of the best fam...

On our bonus episode this week, we are taking a look back at 2021. We wanted to thanks some of our fabulous guests, without whom we wouldn't have a quality podcast each and every week.  We also wanted to offer up some of our favorite shows from the past year. We've had so much fun talking Disney Cruise Line with all of you this past year, and we can't wait to see what 2022 holds in store for DCL....

Happy holidays to all of our listeners and Disney Cruise Line fans out there. From our family to yours, all the best for a wonderful holiday filled with warmth and cheer. And, here's hoping Santa left you a Disney Cruise Line vacation under your tree this year! If you're looking to plan your next fabulous Disney Cruise, Disney vacation or really any cruise or vacation, be sure to support our show...

On this week's show we're sharing our trip planning thoughts for our Christmas week trip to Aulani. We talk about things we're excited to do this time around, and things we'll do differently based on lessons learned from our last trip to Hawaii. Come hear all that and more on this week's bonus show! If you're looking to plan your next fabulous Disney Cruise, Disney vacation or really any cruise or...

On this week's episode we are catching up with Chris (aka ChrisInTheConciergeLounge on Twitter). Chris recently sailed in an Iconic suite aboard the Celebrity Edge, and he may now be a bit of a convert! Chris shares his experience aboard Celebrity and also compares his experience with sailing Concierge aboard Disney Cruise Line. All that and more on this week's episode! If you're looking to plan y...

On this week's show we're sharing our rather unique sailing aboard the Disney Fantasy for a Thanksgiving, Very Merrytime, double-dip cruise. Our vacation didn't quite as expected, so we have a lot of learning to share! We also share the Very Merrytime experience onboard, the fabulous Thanksgiving menus, and a little bit of feedback to DCL on some things that are not working great right now onboard...

On this week's bonus show we're doing an "ask us anything." We put a call out for listener questions about us, the podcast, or Disney Cruise Line. You responded, and we're giving answers. Come here more about us, why we started the show, and our thoughts on all things DCL!  If you're looking to plan your next fabulous Disney Cruise, Disney vacation or really any cruise or vacation, be sure to supp...

On this week's show we're sharing our experience from our pre-cruise stay at Walt Disney World! We did a hard-ticketed Christmas party at the Magic Kingdom, and experienced Ratatouille for the first time. We also share our confusing experience with Genie+.  All that and more on this week's episode. If you're looking to plan your next fabulous Disney Cruise, Disney vacation or really any cruise or...

On this week's show we are excited to talk to Claire, who recently won Disney's Year of Wishes contest and will be taking her first Disney cruise aboard a pre-maiden voyage sailing the Disney Wish. Claire had questions as a first-time cruiser on Disney Cruise Line, so we thought it would be fun to bring her on and answer her questions in "real-time" and share our answers out with the community. We...

On this week's bonus episode, we're catching up with Kristin, owner at Tink's Magical Vacations , all about her recent experience sailing in the Walt Disney suite aboard the Disney Dream. The Royal Suites onboard DCL are some of the most decadent experiences you can have. Come hear all about the perks of sailing at the high-end of luxury on a Disney cruise. If you're looking to plan your next fabu...

On this week's show we are catching-up with one of our favorite bloggers and vloggers, Emma, the creator behind Emma Cruises (fka Cruising Isn't Just for Old People).  Emma helps hundreds of thousands cruisers each year with cruise tips and reviews, and we were excited to have her on to hear more about her review of her very first experience with Disney Cruise Line aboard the Disney Magic for a UK...

In our third installment of our newest show segment, Point-Counterpoint, you're in for a barn burnder. Sam and I are debating, which is better, the paper navigator or the Disney Cruise Line App. I'm prepared to take a beating on this one! But come hear our arguments on both sides and decide for yourself. The verdict is yours, on Point-Counterpoint! If you're looking to plan your next fabulous Disn...

On this week's bonus episode we're catching-up with listener, friend-of-the-show and avid Disney cruiser, Ed, all about his recent sailing aboard the Disney Magic out of Miami, her first revnue sailing out of the U.S. since Disney Cruise Line was forced to cease sailing.  Come hear what's different about the Magic from the other ships currently operating, and Ed's thoughts on the Magic and DCL gen...

This week we're excited to welcome back Willy and Rebecca to our show to share their amazing experience from their recent 8-night sailing aboard the Disney Fantasy. They had so much and were so excited to share their experience that we couldn't wait to get this episode out to all of you! We talk about the overall DCL experience, food (lots of food), activities, and, of course, Castaway Cay. Willy...

On this week's bonus show we're catching with Gayle, a listener and Magic Maker at Off to Neverland Travel. Gayle recently returned from a fabulous 8-night cruise aboard the Disney Fantasy, and wanted to share her Top 8 things to do on a longer Disney cruise. From specific activities to dining experiences and relaxation tips - come here Gayle's fabulous and truly thoughtful list of things to do to...

On this week's show we're talking with our friend Rebecca all about her experience with the Disney College program and her wisdom as a Disney cast member today. We loved get a little behind the scenes peek at cast member life and loved Rebecca's advice to make your day at Disney even more magical. All this and more on this week's episode. If you're looking to plan your next fabulous Disney Cruise,...