DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast

On this month's live news and commentary show, we're discussing a ton of cruise-related news that's come out at the end of April. Disney Cruise Line provided protocols for DCL UK staycation cruises aboard the Magic, including required vaccinations, COVID testing, masking guidelines and social distancing. The CDC announced protocols this week for the resumption of cruising in the U.S., including re...

On this week's show we're catching up with the crew of The DCL Podcast to discuss all the announcements about the Disney Wish that came out today, April 29.  Come hear our thoughts and comments, and perhaps even a few things you may have missed out of today's announcements.  We've also got some great insights from Christy out of the travel agent Q&A that followed the announcements and that was...

This week we're continuing our series on Disney Cruise Line embarkation ports by heading south to fabulous San Juan, Puerto Rico, with listeners Drew and Heather who are sharing their tips and tricks for a successful embarkation.  Hear about getting there, where to stay, what to do, and what to eat, as well as Drew and Heather's experiences at the port.  This episode will give you everything you n...

This week we've got a short bonus episode to bring you some big announcements!  On April 29 we'll be doing a live show with the DCL Podcast to talk about the Disney Wish announcements coming out that day.  Stay tuned for details, but plan to join us during and after the announcement to chat about all the exciting news.  Also wanted to make sure our listeners are aware that we've set-up a Discord c...

On this week's show we're bringing you a collaboration we did with Chad Pennycuff from the My DVC Points Podcast to discuss all the pros and cons of the newly planned DVC tower at the Disneyland Resort. We're also joined by special guests, Steve Kriese from the DCL Podcast, and Shannon Ford from the DVC Newscast Podcast. We talk preferred amenities, location, room size and distribution, and overal...

This week we're talking to listeners and prior-guests Chris and Jessica, about their experiences sailing aboard Disney Cruise Line in and out of the Port of Miami. We talk how to get there, ground transportation, hotels, things to-do, and particulars for the port. This is the first episode in our series on Disney Cruise Link embarkation ports.  This episode will give you everything you need to kno...

On this week's bonus episode we're talking with a former Disneyland Cast Member about her recent experience at "A Touch of Disney," the limited food and shopping experience at Disney's California Adventure park. Rachel has loads of great info to share about the $75 hard ticketed event, and even throws in a few fun stories from her time as a cast member at Disneyland - where she worked in concessio...

This week we're catching up with listener Carol about her Disney Cruise Line obsession, and her experience as a finalist for the Disney Moms Panel - now the Plan Disney panel.  Come hear her family's fun stories from aboard Disney Cruise Line, and follow along on her adventures on Instagram @disneycruise_momof3 The DCLDuo Podcast is a weekly Disney Cruise Line and Disney travel focused podcast.  I...

On this week's bonus episode we're catching up with friend of the show, Adrian, to chat recent Disney news announcements including Disney Cruise Line's recent announcement of UK cruise "staycations." Come here our thoughts on this month's news out of Disney! You can connect with Adrian at Let It Go Journeys at 516-728-6565 The DCLDuo Podcast is a weekly Disney Cruise Line and Disney travel focused...

This week we're catching up with friend of the show and co-host of the Welcome Home Podcast, Tom, and long-time listener Drew, to talk all about the basics of the Disney Vacation Club.  Come hear some expert tips and tricks, including a few Disney Cruise Line specific DVC tips.   You can catch-up with Tom and the crew at: ‎Welcome Home: A Disney Parks & DVC Podcast on Apple Podcasts   Or on Fa...

On this week's bonus episode we're continuing the conversation with Kate, and her husband Chad, about their fabulous Disney Cruise Line wedding in Alaska. Come hear all about their unique wedding aboard DCL, and all of the fun they had!! The DCLDuo Podcast is a weekly Disney Cruise Line and Disney travel focused podcast. If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a 5 star review on App...

On this extra special bonus episode we're celebrating our one year anniversary and the start of Season 2 of the DCLDuo Podcast!!  Thank you to our listeners, our guests, friends of the show and everyone else out there for listening!!  We're also talking about the new Summer 2022 itineraries that Disney Cruise Line released yesterday. The DCLDuo Podcast is a weekly Disney Cruise Line and Disney tra...

This week we're catching up with friend-of-the-show, Kate, about her recent to trip to Aulani in November 2020, and her tips and tricks for visiting Aulani built up over five trips in the past few years.  Come hear all about the fun you and your family can experience at Aulani and on Oahu, and what it's like to visit Aulani right now. The DCLDuo Podcast is a weekly Disney Cruise Line and Disney tr...

On this week's bonus episode we're talking with two Anaheim locals, Kate and Chad, about what it's like to visit Downtown Disney and Buena Vista Street right now at the Disneyland Resort.  With the park hosting Touch of Disney and slated to re-open soon, we thought it would be interesting to hear how things are going at the resort today.  Kate and Chad had a lot of great observations and tips!!  T...

This week we're catching up with listener and friend of the show, Chris, better known as "Chris in the Concierge Lounge."  Chris has sailed on Disney Cruise Line extensively, and sails largely (or exclusively) in Concierge staterooms, frequently including suites like the Walk and Roy O. Disney Suites aboard both the Magic and Dream class ships.  We're chatting with Chris about why he prefers Conci...

This week we're catching up with friend of the show, Stephen, to chat about the WandaVision Finale on Disney+.  Come hear our thoughts on the Finale and where we think the characters head next. You can read Stephen's recaps and reviews of WandaVision and other upcoming Marvel shows at the AV Club , and find more of his writing over at Wonkette. The DCLDuo Podcast is a weekly Disney Cruise Line and...

This week we're catching up with listener Sarah in part one of our series on stateroom categories. We're also chatting with Sarah about her experience sailing Concierge and why she now prefers sailing inside staterooms over Concierge rooms. Some really great perspectives on the pros and cons as well as some good tips and insights on various stateroom types across Disney Cruise Line. The DCLDuo Pod...

On this week's bonus episode we're continuing our conversation with Seth Kubersky from the Unofficial Guides by talking about some of the recent news out of Disney - including changes to the Magical Express, Extra Magic Hours and the Disneyland Annual Pass program.  Seth is the co-author of the Unofficial Guide to Universal Studios and the Unofficial Guide to Disneyland. You can connect with Seth...

This week we are talking with one of our favorite guests, Seth Kubersky, co-author of the Unofficial Guides to Universal Studios and Disneyland, and frequent theme park correspondent and contributor to Touring Plans.  Seth shares his thoughts on what it's like to visit Universal Studios and Walt Disney World right now, discusses which park is doing it better, and also gives some tips for visiting...

On this week's bonus episode we're sharing shore excursion tips, including our top 3 favorites as well as some we'd avoid in the future.  Come hear about some of the fun excursion offerings we've experienced, and a few that fell short.  We also chat pros and cons of doing Disney excursions over booking on your own. The DCLDuo Podcast is a weekly Disney Cruise Line and Disney travel focused podcast...

This week we're chatting with an expert in expedition cruising, John from In the Loop Travel, about his experience with expedition cruising and sailing to Antarctica aboard Ponant Cruise Lines. Adventures by Disney is partnering with Ponant in 2022 to offer expedition cruising to both Antarctica and the Gallapagos. Come hear John's experiences aboard Ponant to see if these new adventures might be...

On this week's bonus sailing we're talking about the considerations we have with planning and traveling with our eight year-old son on an upcoming Adventures by Disney Christmas Markets river cruise we've booked; and also chat through how we're thinking about an upcoming international cruise we've booked and what we're looking to potentially move it to when new itineraries come out. The DCLDuo Pod...

This week we're talking to Heidi from QuirkyCruise.com about the multitude of small-ship cruises that are available in the market.  We chat about expedition, river, coastal and ocean-going small ship opportunities and what to expect.  Heidi has been on over 100 cruises and has a wealth of experience, knowledge and tips to share around small-ship cruising.  So pack your bags for a conversation that...

On this week's show we're talking a little Run Disney with a true Run Disney enthusiast - Mike Rahlmann, host of the Be Our Guest Podcast. Mike runs the Dopey Challenge nearly every year at Marathon Weekend, and regularly participates in many other Run Disney weekends.  We loved having him on to talk about his impressions of Run Disney.  Be sure to check out Mike's long-running podcast over at beo...

This week we're talking to Mike Rahlmann, host of the Be Our Guest Podcast - easily one of the most popular Disney podcasts out there.  We talk Disney parks and cruise line with Mike who has an extensive background in both, and some great tips as a Disney Travel Planner with The Magic for Less Travel.  Be sure to check out the Be Our Guest Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts, or at BeOurGuestP...