DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast

Rebecca, the creator behind the DCL Community, joins us this week as we build our own "fantasy" Disney Cruise Line (DCL) ships. From existing favorites, to blue sky ideas, we're outfitting our own ships with their own themes, names, atrium and stern characters, itineraries, dining, shows, and so much more. Full of lifes and fun, this is one episode not to miss!! You can connect with Rebecca and he...

Chris joins us this week to share his family's experience sailing on Celebrity Cruise Line to Alaska, and helps us compare the experience to his prior experiences with Disney Cruise Line (DCL). From excursions and shows, to dining, staterooms, service and more. Would Chris and his family sail Celebrity again? Come listen to find out. If you are looking to book your next Disney Cruise, then head ov...

Tracy joins us this week as we discuss our favorite adult activities on Disney Cruise Line (DCL). From adult-only dining in Palo, Remy or Enchanté, to bars, shows, pool area, onboard activities, shore excursions the spa and more! Put the kids to bed, grab your ID, and let's head to the District to unwind with some adult-only fun onboard DCL. If you are looking to book your next Disney Cruise, then...

Linley joins us this week to share her family's first experience with Disney Cruise Line (DCL) - a 3-night sailing on the Disney Wish from Port Canaveral with stops at Nassay and Castaway Cay. Linley sailed with her husband and their three children, including a 15-month old. How did Linley and her kids fare on this 3-night adventure? What did they think about the onboard activities, the kids clubs...

In this week’s episode of the DCL Duo podcast, we catch up with returning guests Jenny (aka Dr. Jenny Travels) and Leslie (aka Point My Soul North) after their incredible nine-month journey aboard Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas as part of the Ultimate World Cruise. They share their experiences adjusting back to life on land, memorable moments from their European leg, and highlights like th...

Ryan joins us this week to share his experience with a Western Caribbean sailing aboard Princess Cruise Lines. What did Ryan think of his experience and how did it compare to Disney Cruise Line (DCL)? We're pitting the two cruise lines head-to-head across staterooms, food, shows and so much more. Which cruise line comes out on top? Who has the better value? Come hear what Ryan thinks on this "vers...

Sam and CT (our good friend from Tinfoil Mouse Ears) are sharing all the details from Disney Cruise Line's (DCL) grand reveal of the Disney Adventure. From a roller coaster at sea to multiple new dining venues and so much more, we're breaking down all the announcements so you can make the most of your adventure on Disney's newest ship when she sets sail on December 15, 2025. All that and more, inc...

Scott joins us this week to share his experience surprising his duagther with not one, but two, Disney Cruise Line (DCL) cruises. The first was aboard the Disney Magic from Fort Lauderdale, and the second was aboard the Disney Wish from Port Canveral. As a bonus, Scott snagged a coveted Concierge upgrade on his Wish sailing, for an added family surprise. Come hear what Scott thought about his firs...

We are virgins no more! It's time for our review of Virgin Voyages after our 4-night sailing on the Valiant Lady with stops in Key West and Bimini. It's a supersized show because we had so much to cover - the ship, our overall impressions, what the Mega Rockstar experience was like, activities, port stops, Virgin's crew and service, and, of course, the food! Will we sail Virgin again - come find o...

Marie joins us to share her family's first experience with Disney Cruise Line (DCL) - a 7-night Western Caribbean sailing on the Disney Fantasy with stops at Nassau, Grand Cayman, Cozumel and Castaway Cay. From shore excursions, to a multi-generational cruise, sailoing concierge and sailing with a special needs kid, we're covering it all. Was Disney Cruise Line the family vacation Marie was hoping...

Emily from "We Do Disney Right" and "We Do Disney Travel" joins us this week for our live show as we discuss some Disney Cruise Line (DCL) news, answer a listener question, and also chat about the various ships in the Disney Cruise Line fleet and which one might be right for families, adults, multi-generational cruising and more. Buckle-up for a fun discussion as we break down all the DCL ships. A...

Stephan joins us this week to share his experience aboard the Disney Dream on a Disney Cruise Line (DCL) 13-night Transatlantic voyage. Stephani is an author who likes to treat cruises as an opportunity for a bit of a writer's retreat. He shared his strategied for working onboard, and, of course, his thoughts on the shows, food and the unique commaraderie that comes form a longer DCL sailing. Come...

Angie returns to the show this week from our fabulous show sponsor, My Path Unwinding Travel, to share her experience with group cruising on Disney Cruise Line. Why take a group cruise on DCL? How do you plan a group cruise? What perks do you get from a group cruise? We're covering all that a dash of Disney Cruise Line news, updates on Lookout Cay, and a whole lot of laughs. Don't miss this fantas...

Kelly joins us this week to share her family's experience with Adventures by Disney (ABD) on an inaugural ABD Adriatic Cruise in partnership with Ponant Cruises. This amazing 7-night adventure embarked from Venice on a small ship for an intimate cruise to Croatia and Montenegro. From the fabulous ports and excursions, to entertainment, ship's and amenities and food, we're getting Kelly's feedback...

Gina joins us this week to share her family's first experience with Disney Cruise Line (DCL) on a 7-night Western Caribbean sailing aboard the Disney Fantasy with stops at Cozumel, Falmouth, Grand Cayman and Castaway Cay. Although weather wreaked a bit of havoc on their sailing, Gina's family rolled with the changes and had a fabulous time onboard. But, even though Disney Cruise Line exceeded expe...

Larry and Denise join us this week to share their experience sailing on Virgin Voyages' Valiant Lady for a 5N cruise to the Dominican Republic and Bimini. We're sailing Virgin ourselves in just under two weeks, and couldn't wait to hear how the experience compared to Disney Cruise Line (DCL), and all of Larry and Denise's amazing tips and tricks to make the most of our experience onnboard. Ever be...

Jason joins us this week all the way from Amsterdam to share his family's first experience with Disney Cruise Line - a 4-night sailing on the Disney Wish from Port Canaveral sailing to Nassau and Castaway Cay. What did Jason's family think about Disney Cruise Line? Will they go back? We're covering food, onboard activities, ports, shows and more to see if Jason will be booking another Disney cruis...

Alan and Rachael Krause, from Krause Mouse Adventures , join us this week to share their experience from their recent 7-night Souther Caribbean Disney Cruise Line (DCL) sailing from San Juan aboard the Disney Magic. From unique ports and excursions to onboard fun, we're covering it all!! The Southern Caribbean is one of our absolute favorited and Alan and Rachael's experience certainly highlights...

Karen Shelton from our show sponsor, My Path Unwinding Travel, joins us on this special live bonus episode as we break down the newly released itineraries, pricing and booking dates for the Destiny, Disney Cruise Line's (DCL) newest ship, setting sail next November. Want to be amongst the first to experience the heroes and villains theming aboard the Destiny, be sure to check out this episode for...

Kevin joins us on this week's bonus episode to share what life is like for a Coast Guard rescue swimmer. Keving is a big Disney Cruise Line fan, but is also a rescue swimmer and rescue swim instructor for the U.S. Coast Guard. We were so humbled to be able to highlight the important work that Kevin and the Coast Guard do each and every day to keep us safe. Kevin shares stories from his time doing...

Kenton joins Sam this week to chat all about his Disney Cruise Line (DCL) 13-Night Eastbound Transatlantic sailing on the Disney Dream. We love covering these special cruises on Disney and Sam had a blast hearing all about the unique ports, activities, shows and food! If you're thinking about a Transatlantic cruise with Disney, come hear all about it on this week's show! If you are looking to book...

The Dillos are back! Frank and Jen join us this week to share their experience with 7-night Eastern Caribbean Sailing on the Disney Fantasy out of Port Canaveral. This is a repeat of Franks' first experience with Disney Cruise Line (DCL) from another 7-night sailing he and Jen did shortly after DCL restarted cruising. That first crise had some challenge, so we were excited to hear what both Jen an...

Camden joins us this week to share what it was like to grow up with Disney Cruise Line (DCL). Her family started sailing DCL when she was a young girl - and Camden has now been able to experience sailing on Disney Cruise Line as teenager and adult. From the kids clubs to the 18-20 Society to having her first dinner in Palo, DCL has been a part of Camden's life for family vacations and major milest...

We're joined on this week's live show by our show sponsor, Karen Shelton, owner of My Path Unwinding Travel. Karen is sharing her experience with Tauck, including a recent Tauck Bridges trip she took to Ireland. Karen is a seasoned traveler with Adventures by Disney (ABD) who has recently added Tauck into her travel portfolio. We wanted her to share how Tauck Bridges (Tauck's family-friendly offer...

Rob joins us to share his family's experience sailing on the Disney Fantasy, one of our all time favorite Disney Cruise Line (DCL) ships. Rob's family experienced some events pre-cruise that almost derailed their ability to take this cruise. He shares how Disney handled those events and what it meant for him and his family. Spoiler, they still had a great time with some fabulous port stops and exc...