DCL Podcast

Join us for our first Trip Report, since the ships stopped sailing last March. Nick joins us this week to discuss his family’s sailing aboard Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas. This was Royal Caribbeans first sailing in the Caribbean, since the covid pandemic began. Nick and his family are seasoned cruisers, so he brings a lot of insight into the changes you will experience once...

This is a rebroadcast of our live Coffee at the Cove episode, which aired June 21 on Facbook and YouTube. We first take a look at Disney Cruise Lines Fall 2022 release. We discuss where the ships are sailing to, point out a few of our favorite itineraries, and discuss what could be happening with the Disney Wonder. We then turn to our main topic, Chris and Seths return to Disneyland. We touch on c...

Our Port Adventure series continues, as we take a look at sailing the Mediterranean aboard the Disney Magic. Diane and Mark join us this week to offer their perspective on how to plan a port intensive cruise, across several country’s. We discuss sailing with younger children, longer vs shorter port excursions, how to plan your time on the ship so that you’re ready for that next port da...

This is a rebroadcast of our monthly live DCL news recap show. You can view the show on our Facebook and YouTube pages as well. Thanks to Stephen from Tampa (our FL Beat Reporter), for joining us again this week! Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com brightbydisney@gmail.com Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://w...

We’re dusting off our 101 series, and re-booting it as Disney Cruise Line gets ready to start sailing again. Amber joins Christy and Steve to cover what is included in your Disney Cruise Line fare. We take a look at food options, family and adult entertainment options, the kids clubs, pool deck fun, and activities and food on Castaway Cay. So dust off that DCL Cruise App, and that old Paper...

Join us for a rebroadcast of our live Coffee at the Cove episode, which aired May 25 on Facebook and YouTube. Its the second week of Disney Wish bookings, so we take a look at how things are looking price and availability wise, as the Silver Castaway Club members get ready to book. We then turn our focus on the possibility of the Disney Wonder sailing some of their Alaska season out of Seattle. We...

Our Port Adventure series continues, as we take a look at things to do when you’re in Nassau, Bahamas. Zach joins us this month to talk about his family’s experiences visiting Nassau with several different cruise lines. We touch on the straw market, spending time in the casino and the water park at Atlantis, interactive dolphin excursions, and beach days at the Blue Lagoon. We hope thi...

Join us for a rebroadcast of our live Coffee at the Cove episode, which aired May 17 on Facebook and YouTube. This is a fun hour featuring two guests, Holly and Brad, who were successful in booking the second sailing on the Disney Wish. The second Disney Wish sailing was bought out by DVC, and all Direct DVC owners were eligible to book it on opening day. This was a very popular sailing, and it so...

Disneyland is officially back open! Liz joins Chris and Christy this week to discuss what it was like being back in Disneyland, opening weekend. She discusses the ticket buying and park booking process, crowd levels, food available, what attractions she was able to experience, park hopping between Disneyland and DCA, shopping, and finishes up with some great tips for anyone visiting soon. So grab...

Join us for a fun Run Disney episode, as we head across the Atlantic to Paris, France, to discuss the Castle to Chateau Challenge. Andrea joins us this week to discuss her experience traveling to Paris, to run all of the races during the Disneyland Paris Run Weekend. We have a fun time talking about where she stayed, the races, pre and post race events, how classy all the medals were, dining optio...

This Summer, Disney Cruise Line will resume sailings for UK residents only, aboard the Disney Magic. These will feature 2, 3, and 4 day sailings, with sea days only, no port stops. Jon and his family have booked a sailing aboard the Magic in July out of Liverpool, and he joins us to discuss why they booked it, along with some of the experiences they’re expecting while onboard. We cover healt...

On Apr 29, 2021, Disney Cruise Line released a 30 minute video, revealing several features and experiences which will be available onboard their new ship, the Disney Wish. We joined up with Brian and Sam from the DCL Duo for a live show on Facebook, following this release, to talk about all that Disney released. This is an unedited version of that show. Good luck to everyone looking to book their...

Our Port Adventure series continues, as we take a look at things to do in Ensenada, Cabo San Lucas, and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Coby joins us this month to talk about his and his family’s experiences visiting these different ports while on Disney, Royal Caribbean, and Carnival Cruises. We also briefly touch on things to do in Mazatlan. We hope this series helps you plan your next adventures...

Join us in this episode for a rebroadcast of our live Coffee at the Cove episode which was broadcast to our Facebook and YouTube channels. This episode featured Chris’s experience at a Touch of Disney, which took place at Disney’s California Adventure Park. Enjoy everyone. Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com brightbydisney@gmail.co...

Join us this episode as for an Aulani Spring Break trip report. Steve’s family spent 5 days this past March at Aulani, and we have a fun time talking to him and his wife about their experiences. We touch on the process for flying over and being cleared in Hawaii (due to covid), the check in process at the resort, food available, and all the fun to be had at the pool and the beach. So grab yo...

This is a rebroadcast of our Facebook/YouTube live show from Apr 12. We cover the release of Adventures by Disney 2022 Land Adventures. Enjoy everyone. Learn more about Adventures by Disney: http://www.adventuresbydisney.com Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com brightbydisne...

We’re excited to be joined this week by the amazing hosts of the Off Harbor and Main Podcast. Beth, Joel, Derick, and Matt are four Disney loving friends, who have created an informative, entertaining, and most important, a fun podcast focusing on Disneyland and beyond. They recently published a double episode, focusing on Disney’s Society of Explorers and Adventurers (S.E.A.). One of...

Our Port Adventure series continues, as we take a look at things to do in Cozumel, Mexico. Rachel joins us this month, to talk about the experiences she and her family have had while visiting Cozumel. Christy rounds out the episode with a lot of tips for shopping, visiting beaches, and some shore excursions of her own. We hope this series helps you plan your next adventures for your upcoming cruis...

This is a replay of our live DCL News Recap show for March. Our monthly recap show is featured each month on Facebook and YouTube. Thanks again to Stephen from Tampa, who filled in for us this week!!! Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com brightbydisney@gmail.com Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram...

Marissa Vallotton and Derek DeBoer, from DVC Resale Market, join us this week to talk about their experiences sailing on DCL with the Cruise Team when they worked for Disney Vacation Club. We have a fun time hearing their back story’s which brought them to where they are today, and then we turn to their experiences working and living aboard the Disney Ships. We touch on their favorite food a...

This is a rebroadcast of our live Coffee at the Cove show which aired Sunday March 21, 2021 on our Facebook and YouTube channel. We discuss DCL’s Summer 2022 release, along with Royal Caribbean and Celebrity’s recent announcement that they will begin cruising outside of the U.S., and then we finish up with an update from Chris on whats going on at Disneyland. Coffee at the Cove is our...

When booking a DCL Cruise to Europe, a great add on adventure is visiting Disneyland Paris. Andrea and Joe join us once again, to discuss their trip to Disneyland Paris. We discuss their time in Paris, staying VIP at the Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris, food and beverages around the park, and of course all the amazing rides, shows, and attractions they experienced. Throughout the show, they g...

Bianca and Chris, a young couple from New York, join us this week to discuss their love of sailing with Disney Cruise Line. They began sailing before being married, and after an amazing Disney inspired wedding, they continued sailing throughout the Caribbean with DCL. We have a fun time talking with them about their favorite ship, state rooms, restaurants, things to do onboard, and of course all o...

Join us for our first DCL News Monthly Update. Each month we’ll look back on the story’s affecting Disney Cruise Line, and the Cruise Industry in general. Please send any feedback or thoughts to: steve@dclpodcast.com Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book yo...

As we sail into March, roughly a year from when Disney Cruise Line and the rest of the cruise industry shut down, we thought it was time to do a quick show to discuss where we’ve been, and where we’d like to go. Rebecca joins Steve, Christy, and Chris to look back on her last sailing aboard the Disney Dream, an how she and her family pivoted in their travel plans, during this past year...