DCL Podcast

Matt and Gareth, the two talented performers who make up Buckets N Boards, join us this week for a fun conversation. We kick it off talking to them about where they met, and how they created the amazing show which so many of us have enjoyed aboard the ships. We finish up talking to them about what its like to work aboard the different ships, what they enjoy most about cruising, some of their favor...

This week we turn our focus to Viking Cruise Line, and an amazing sailing from Australia to New Zealand. Shay joins us this week to discuss this sailing which she and her husband took in March of 2020. It was their first time sailing on Viking, so we have a fun time hearing the differences in dining, entertainment, staterooms, and booking compared with Disney Cruise Line. We finish up talking abou...

Bryan joins us this week to talk about his family’s alternate vacation, after his cruise vacation was cancelled. Luckily his family lives in Utah, one of the most beautiful states in our nation, so they pivoted and decided to go camping as a family for the first time. We use our usual cruise trip report format to hear all about their pre-departure planning, which state room/campsite they boo...

Rebecca joins us this week to discuss her family’s experience on the last sailing of the Disney Dream, until the ships paused for the Covid pandemic. As the world was quickly changing, she discusses her thoughts and feelings before, during, and after the cruise. We also touch on some of the differences Disney instituted due to the virus, along with the thoughts and concerns of the cast membe...

Tanya joins us on this episode to talk about why her family enjoys multigenerational trips on Disney Cruise Line. We talk about planning a sailing with a large family who have different interests and abilities, including dining, onboard activities, and port adventures. So get out your planner and fire up Zoom, we’re walking you through why Disney Cruise Line offers the perfect vacation exper...

In this epsisode, we’re excited to catch back up with Marcus Monroe, one of the best Headline Entertainers for Disney Cruise Line. We start the show off by hearing what his life has been like in New York, since the ships stopped sailing last March. He recently began performing several live shows throughout the Midwest, and we touch on how performing live has changed during this new era of so...

Andrea and Joe join us this week to discuss their experiences sailing with other single friends, with Disney Cruise Line. We discuss what its like for 6 friends to book a cruise and cabin, and how they determine which Port Adventures they’ll experience. Of course, we also touch on their experiences onboard, including dining, theater, adult entertainment and spaces around the ship, fun with m...

Jimmy from Louisiana joins us again to discuss his family’s latest cruise on the Disney Wonder out of New Orleans. This was a multi-generational cruise, so we touch on the planning involved when you take a large group together on a cruise. Jimmy’s family has also vacationed on the Island of Eleuthera several times, so we have a fun conversation with him on what ideas Disney has release...

With cruising still on hold, Chris’s family chose to head north and visit Yosemite National Park. We have a fun look back on there first visit to this iconic park, as we discuss planning their visit, where they stayed, dining options available (brontosaurus rib anyone?), and of course all the amazing sites and experiences they had while in the park. So lace up those hiking boots and grab you...

When our Summer cruise cancelled, our family pivoted to finally visit Yellowstone National Park, a park we had wanted to visit for years. We used Adventures by Disney’s Wyoming trip to model some of the activities and places we chose to visit during our stay in Jackson Wyoming. So lace up your hiking shoes and grab your bear spray, we’re headed to the beautiful state of Wyoming for our...

Listener Jenni joins us again to discuss her family’s latest Disney cruise. This time they set sail on an Eastern Caribbean sailing aboard the Disney Fantasy featuring a Star Wars Day, and a stop at San Juan. We discuss dining, thoughts about sailing in an aft cabin, booking and spending time in the nursery for their daughter, dinner at Palo, and some memorable character meetings. We finish...

Jennifer joins us once again to discuss her family’s latest Adventures by Disney vacation, featuring a Danube river cruise over the Christmas Holidays. They sailed aboard the AmaViola, between Vilshofen, Germany and Budapest, Hungary. We hear all about the holiday happenings aboard the ship, along with all of the amazing adventures they had in each city over the Christmas holidays. So pour y...

This is a play back from our new live Coffee at the Cove episodes, which stream live to Facebook and YouTube. Our Coffee at the Cove episodes do not have a set schedule, but are generally a spontaneous opportunity for us to talk about news. We hope you’ll be able to join us during our live shows, but for those who can’t, we will put some of them on the podcast feed as well. So grab you...

Jessica joins us this week to discuss her cruise to Alaska in 2019 aboard the Disney Wonder. This was a bucket list cruise for her and her husband, and it did not disappoint. We discuss all of the unique experiences they had onboard the ship, and during their Port Adventures, which are only found on the Alaskan sailings. So put on your hiking boots, and zip up your gortex jacket, we’re heade...

Good friend of the show, and frequent Disney Cruiser, Steve from Tampa joins us to discuss his family’s recent stay at Disney’s Hilton Head Resort. The resort had recently opened when Steve and his family stayed there. We discuss some of the changes in procedures due to Covid 19 you will find if visiting there soon, along with their room, activities available, how the pool and beach ho...

Carol from Florida, joins us this week to discuss how her family saved money on port adventures when they sailed to Alaska last Summer. They sailed aboard the Norwegian Joy, so we start by discussing some of the differences between Norwegian and Disney. We then take a look at each of the ports they stopped at, what they had planned, and how they saved money over booking excursions through the Crui...

Disney Vacation Club is one of the many things you can learn about when sailing aboard the Disney ships. We are very excited to bring you our conversation with Nick Cotton, President and founder of the DVC Resale Market. Nick began his career with the Disney company as an Industrial Engineer, and he soon pivoted to working with Disney Vacation Club. While at working for DVC, Nick spent many years...

This week Steven Barrett, the author of the Hidden Mickeys series of books, joins us to discuss all things Hidden Mickey. We discuss how his passion for finding Hidden Mickeys started, then we touch on some of the fun ones he’s found through the parks and ships, and finish up talking about his book series and App. So get your best detective hat and magnifying glass out, we’re headed ou...

Amber joins us once again for Part 2 of our Aulani series. In this episode we step outside of the Aulani Resort, as we discuss some of her family’s favorite activities, hikes, excursions, and restaurants around the island of Oahu. I’ve tried to list all of the places we talked about below, along with links to some of their websites. So make a quick stop at the ABC Store, grab a Musabi...

Amber joins us again as we turn our focus on Disney’s cruise ship in the Pacific, Aulani. She and her family have been to Aulani and Oahu several times, so she was the perfect person to help us talk about the resort and the island, and all that they offer. In Part 1 we take a look at the Resort itself, rooms available, DVC perks, food options within Aulani and near the resort, kids activitie...

Lake and Katie from MouseGen join us this week to discuss their experience running the 10K and 1/2 Marathon during Princess 1/2 Marathon weekend. We discuss the expo, places to stay, the courses, characters on the courses, and their race day experiences. We finish up by discussing their upcoming cruise aboard the Disney Dream. So lace up those shoes and get ready to hit the courses, as we talk Run...

Brian from the DCL Duo Podcast joins us to look back at the #CuarantineCay5K Virtual Run this past Memorial Day Weekend. A huge thanks to all of you who ran/walked it with us, support our shows, and to those who donated to Give Kids the World. For a first time event, we felt like it was a real success because of your support. We look forward to bringing you more events like this in the future. Con...

Chris from NorCal joins us again this week to discuss his last cruise, sailing out of New Orleans aboard the Disney Wonder. It was just Chris and his wife this time. We have a good time discussing what they did before the cruise in New Orleans (beignets anyone?), all of the onboard fun they had, and a windy day in Cozumel. So put your feet up, and join us, as we look back at one of the first saili...

Brian and Sam from the DCL Duo Podcast join us in this episode to discuss their family’s Disney trip this past January. This trip encompassed just about everything you can do under the Disney umbrella. They ran races during Marathon Weekend, sailed aboard the Disney Dream and ran Run Disneys Castaway Cay Challenge, stayed at the Riviera Resort for the first time, and spent time in several of...

Join us this Memorial Day Weekend as we team up with some of our favorite Podcasts and Vlogs to host the first (and hopefully last) running of the #CuarantineCay5K. Learn all about how you can join in the fun during this quick promo. By sharing a photo of you running, walking, getting out and moving via social media, you’ll be eligible to win one of 3 giveaways by our podcast. Several of the...