DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast

On this week's episode we're talking to blogger and author Ashley Craft about her new book coming out next month (November 10) - the Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook.  Learn how to cook all of your favorite Disney treats and snacks at home, and relive those fun vacation memories with your favorite Disney foods!!  You can connect with Ashley via her blog: https://ashleycrafted.com Or buy a copy of...

In this week's Bonus Episode, Sam and I are talking about our favorites from the dining side of Disney Cruise Line, as well as sharing some of our tips and tricks for great dining experiences onboard.  We've eaten at nearly all the dining options available - so come learn more about our experiences.  From rotational dining, to grab and go, to bars and adult dining.  We cover it all! The DCLDuo Pod...

On this week's episode we're talking to friend of the show Jessica about themed Disney Cruising, including Halloween on the High Seas, Very Merrytime cruises, as well as Star Wars and Marvel days at sea.  Come hear about all the fun you can have and the unique activities and offerings on  these special sailings aboard Disney Cruise Line!! The DCLDuo Podcast is a weekly Disney Cruise Line and Disne...

On this week's Bonus Episode, Sam and I discuss what would make us feel safe enough to take a cruise again, and which of our upcoming sailings we think will actually happen.  Come listen as we weigh what we'd need to feel safe aboard a Disney Cruise! 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...

This week we are joined by Brian David Bruns, best-selling author of Cruise Confidential, a memoir of Brian's time aboard Carnival Cruise Lines as a waiter.  Brian has written three follow-up books to Cruise Confidential, as well as a number of other books not about cruising.  He's been featured on 20/20 and other television and news outlets to talk about his time onboard cruise ships.  If you've...

In this week's bonus episode we're announcing the Turkey Lurkey 5K - being co-sponsored by our podcast, Rope Drop Radio and the DCL Podcast in support of the Autism on the Seas Foundation.  Starting Thanksgiving week, walk, run, jog or crawl a 5K to participate in this fun event!  Take a photo, tag us on social media (Instagram, Twitter or our Facebook page) along with the other participating podc...

This week we're talking to Tracy, a travel agent with Looking Glass Travel and friend of the show, about the advice she's been giving her clients about traveling to Walt Disney World during this period.  We also wanted to talk to Tracy because she's been wrestling with her own family's decision on whether to visit Walt Disney World right now for the Taste of EPCOT Food and Wine festival.   If you'...

In this week's Bonus Episode, Sam and I are talking about our Disney Cruise Line "Wish" List - or the things we're hoping to see aboard the new Disney Wish once she sets sail.  Come join our conversation as we talk adult dining, rotational dining, entertainment, adult activities and more and what we're hoping to see across those categories aboard the Wish when she sets sail sometime in (hopefully)...

This week we're doing a collaboration with Chad Pennycuff from the My DVC Points podcast.  Chad's built an awesome community of DVC members through his podcast and Facebook community, and is a wealth of in-depth DVC knowledge.  Chad graciously found us some great guests from the DVC community, Cindy and Jonathan, to chat with us about the DVC member cruise.  A truly unique offering in the Disney C...

We've got a short bonus episode this week to give our listeners a sneak peak at what's coming up on the podcast and vlog.  We also wanted to let everyone know we love hearing ideas from our listeners for guests and topics - so keep them coming!! If you want to be on the show, know someone who would be a good guest, or want us to reach out to someone you think would be great for us to have on the s...

This week we're talking to legend in the Disney community, Len Testa.  Len is the founder of TouringPlans.com, a site that spares Disney fans long waits in line by optimizing their park touring experiences.  Let is also the co-author of several of the books in the Unofficial Guide Series, and he happens to be an avid fan of Disney Cruise Line.  We're big fans of Len and all his endeavors, so we're...

On this bonus episode hear more about Club RunDisney and listen-in as I unbox my platinum charter member swag.  This is the audio-only version of an episode from our DCLDuo YouTube Channel.  Head over there if you want to watch the unboxing and see all the swag!!  Link to our YouTube channel is below. The DCLDuo Podcast is a weekly Disney Cruise Line and Disney travel focused podcast. If you like...

This special bonus episode of the DCLDuo Podcast is the audio only version of the second episode of our DCL 101 vlog series.  You can find the full video version on our YouTube channel (link below).  In Episode 2 of our DCL 101 series we're talking with Dough and Michelle from Rope Drop Radio for some tips on picking a stateroom on a Disney ship.  Come watch as we discuss the basics around Disney...

On this week's episode we're talking with Sandy from Autism on the Seas all about sailing with special needs kids.  As parents of a special needs kid ourselves this episode was super personal for us as we find respite and joy in taking our son aboard Disney Cruise Line.  Come here how Autism on the Seas supports parents who want to sail with their special needs kids on a range of cruise lines, and...

In this week's bonus episode we're talking to listener Steve about his family's summer of Disney firsts.  In what has been a unique summer, to say the least, Steve and his family found opportunities to experience some new things at Disney and carve out a bit of joy in a difficult time.  It was great having Steve on to chat about those firsts, along with a little discussion about our home DVC resor...

This week we're talking to Andrew and Dustin, founders of the Theme Park Hopper Blog.  Andrew and Dustin are theme park aficionados, roller coaster lovers and Disney fans.  Come listen in as we talk about the best theme parks by region, and which non-Disney parks would be good for Disney fans.  We have a blast hearing about theme parks like Kings Island in Ohio, Dollywood in Tennessee, Knott's Ber...

This week we're talking to listener Ashley, a healthcare worker, who took her family to Walt Disney World for a family vacation.  Ashley provides a unique perspective in her observations of WDW's current COVID response measures, and was especially attuned to things like mask compliance at the parks.  Ashley also offered some interesting and unique takes on the "intimate" experiences she and her fa...

This week we're talking to a mother-daughter dynamic duo about their family's first trip aboard Disney Cruise Line.  Julie and Sydney share their experience sailing on a 4-Night Bahamian cruise on the Disney Dream, as well as some of the their experiences at Disney's Hollywood Studios and Universal Studios before and after the cruise.  If you miss sailing aboard Disney Cruise Line, this family's t...

In this week's Bonus Episode, we're chatting what's next for us in 2021 with cruising and Disney vacations.  Come hear about what is shaping up to be a really fun year, with some unique and special vacations on tap for us.  We're really excited for next year! The DCLDuo Podcast is a weekly Disney Cruise Line and Disney travel focused podcast. If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us...

This week we're talking to Emma, the award-winning cruise blogger behind the website "CruisingIsntJustforOldPeople.com."  Emma also runs a very successful YouTube channel called - Emma Cruises.  Emma started cruising when she was 11 years old, and now in her mid-20's, Emma has been on over 30 cruises across nearly 30 different cruise ships and a range of cruise lines.  She's a wealth of knowledge,...

In this week's bonus episode, we're bringing back a friend of the show, Chris.  Chris and his family recently took a trip to WDW and Universal, and did a VIP tour at both parks.  Come hear Chris' thoughts on the experience, safety and value during this period, as well as some unique observations related to VIP tours.  Chris and I also chat about what it will take for his family to sale on Disney C...

This week were truly honored to speak with pioneering Disney author David Koenig.  David has been writing about Disney since the 1980's, with his first book "Mouse Tales," published in 1994.  "Mouse Tales" broke ground in surfacing the behind-the-scenes Disneyland story to the masses through castmember interviews and stories.  David has since gone on to write multiple books about Disney including...

We've got Justin back with us on another special bonus episode this week, LIVE from his family's vacation at WDW.  Justin relays his family's experience being back at the parks, only a few weeks after his family's last trip, while the parks were still closed.  Come hear how Justin feels about the safety of the parks and the value of the experience. You can connect with Justin via his travel agency...

We're starting a special series to help you navigate getting the most out of your Disney Cruise.  Starting at the "101" level, we'll progress through topics at a beginner, immediate, advanced and expert level to help even the most seasoned Disney cruiser get more from their experience.  Join us, the DCL Podcast and a load of special guests as we share our knowledge to help you have an more magical...

This week we're talking with listener Kristina about her experiences with adults-only cruising on Disney Cruise Line.  We've done a number of adults-only cruises ourselves, and along with Kristina, wanted to share some of the fun adult spaces on the ships as well as some tips and tricks to make your adults-only cruise experience aboard DCL even more magical and fun!  Come listen in and get some id...