DCL Podcast

We continue our 101 series in Episode 145, as we take a close look into the Disney Company’s premier travel product, Adventures by Disney (or ABD). We give you a broad over view as to what Adventures by Disney is, what sets it apart from other premier travel products, where in the world you can travel to with ABD, and how to book your first adventure. Good friend of the show Donna, joins us...

Listener Ryan joins us on this episode to talk about her family’s Halloween on the High Seas sailing aboard the Disney Dream last Fall. We have a fun time talking about their onboard experiences, day at Castaway Cay, Pirate make over for her son and cousin at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, and all the ghoulish Halloween fun on this sailing. You can book your family’s 2020 Halloween on the H...

Adam joins us again to discuss his families recent two sailings with Royal Caribbean. He was able to spend time on both of RCL’s two private islands, Labadee and Perfect Day at Coco Cay. We have a fun time discussing all that these destinations have to offer, from food, to beaches, to port adventures (swimming with Pigs anyone?). We also compare these two island with his thoughts on Castaway...

We’re teaming up with some great podcasts to bring you the first (and hopefully last) CurantineCay5K virtual run this Memorial Day Weekend. So join us and the hosts from Podcast Stardust, MouseGen, Disney Deciphered, Rope Drop Radio, and the DCLDuo, as we get out and get moving this Memorial Day weekend. Stand by for more info as it gets closer. You can also access our Facebook and Instagram...

Listener Megan joins us this week to discuss her families first experience sailing with Carnival Cruise Line. They sailed on the Carnival Panorama out of Long Beach, on a seven day cruise to Mexico over New Years. We discuss her families experiences from their Stateroom, to dining, onboard entertainment, Kids Clubs, and of course their Port Adventures. We hope you enjoy this look into what it&#821...

We’ve teamed up with some amazing podcast to bring you the first, and hopefully last Virtual running of the #CuarantineCay5K. With a little inspiration from Run Disney’s virtual series, and frankly too much time spent inside, we all banned together to help promote a virtual 5k of our own this Memorial Day Weekend. So lace up your shoes, and come join us for a little fun and a few prize...

Listener Mandy joins us this week to discuss her families first sailing with Disney Cruise Line. They sailed Southbound from Vancouver to San Diego last Fall, on the Disney Wonder. We have a fun time hearing all about their first time experiences sailing with Disney, from dining, to the the kids club, onboard entertainment, to sitting bundled up outside the Cove Cafe as the ocean slipped by. Enjoy...

Joe Cheung from The Disney Deciphered Podcast joins me to discuss how to re-book your cruise after its cancelled by DCL. We take a detailed look at how he moved his cruise from a Caribbean sailing on the Magic in Spring of 2020, to an Alaskan Cruise on the Wonder in Summer of 2021. We also touch on the refund process, if you decide not to re-book your cruise. Connect with Joe on Twitter, or a book...

Set sail on the Disney Fantasy with Chris and Seth. This was a 7 night Eastern Caribbean sailing, featuring a Star Wars Day at Sea. We have a fun time hearing about their exploits at Villains after Dark in the Magic Kingdom before the cruise. We then turn our sites to their Seven Day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean. Chris details their dining experiences, onboard fun around the ship, meeting up wi...

Sarah joins us this week to discuss her family’s Westbound sailing on the Disney Wonder through the Panama Canal. As fortune would have it, this was also the last DCL sailing before they temporarily suspended operations due to the Corona Virus. We have a fun time learning about their time in New Orleans, their experience passing through the Panama Canal, and all of the ship board fun they ex...

Join us this week as we head down to O’ Gills on the Magic to to test our Disney Cruise Line and Disney Trivia Knowledge. Best of Luck Everyone! Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com brightdisneybychris@gmail.com Follow us Via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast Support our show via Patreon: http://www....

Shannon joins us this week to discuss her families latest cruise with DCL aboard the Disney Magic, featuring a Marvel Day at Sea. Hailing from Miami, Shannon offers some good advice on where to stay before your cruise out of Miami. We then have a fun time talking about their cruise, and how to make the most of a Marvel Day at Sea sailing. We finish up looking at their experience on Castaway Cay, w...

Author Jim Korkis joins us to discuss the beginning history of Disney Cruise Line. The beginnings of the cruise line were much more complicated than Michael Eisner waking up one day, and saying “Lets start a Cruise Line!”. Jim does an amazing job weaving this tale together. Enjoy Part 1 of this multi part series, as we look back to the events that brought about the Disney Cruise Line....

Lake joins us this week to discuss his Honeymoon sailing aboard the Disney Wonder out of San Diego. He and Katie kicked off their adventure by hosting their wedding reception at EPCOT, then travelled to Disneyland for a couple of days, before setting sail on the Disney Wonder out of San Diego. We have a fun time talking about all of these experiences, and finish up with a look at whats next for th...

Erin Foster from the Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line and Touring Plans, joins us for a look at whats new in the 2020 guide. We have a fun time talking about whats new in the 2020 guide, her role with the Unofficial Guide and Touring Plans, along with catching up with what she and her family have been up to since she was last on. Pick up the latest copy wherever books are sold, or at your lo...

Lake and Katie from MouseGen asked me to join them to talk about changes they experienced onboard the Disney Dream this past week, due to the Corona Virus. Disney Cruise Line has instituted many changes onboard their ships in an effort to confront the ongoing Corona Virus situation. We talk about the changes they noticed while boarding and sailing this past week and how it affected them, during th...

On March 6, 2020, Disney Cruise Line announced several policy changes due to the ongoing Coronovirus outbreak. Christy and Steve highlight some of these changes, and give our thoughts as to how it affects cruises which we already have booked. Because of the fluidity of the Coronovirus situation, these changes could be altered again in the near future. Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris via: st...

Listener Bryan joins us this week to discuss his families first cruise with Disney Cruise Line. They sailed on the Disney Magic out of Miami, which featured a Marvel Day at Sea. We have a good time talking about all of their onboard experiences (dining, kids clubs, entertainment, etc.), along with all of the activities surrounding their marvel day at sea. We finish up looking at their port adventu...

Join us for a quick look at Disney Cruise Lines Summer 2021 release. Book your next trip with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com Contact Steve, Christy, or Chris via: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com brightdisneybychris@gmail.com Follow us via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast.com http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/d...

In Episode 133 we discuss the dining options available onboard the Disney ships. We discuss rotational dining, the main dining rooms, Cabana’s (the buffet), room service, quick service options around the ships, along with drink options available during your cruise. We finish up with a look at some of our favorite dishes and restaurants. So join us for this culinary journey, as we look into d...

Listener Jennifer joins us to discuss her families first vacation with Adventures by Disney. Besides being their first ABD experience, it was also her first time traveling out of the country with her children. We have a fun time reliving all of their experiences and adventures along the way, and drop in a lot of tips for those of you thinking/planning your first trip out of the country with kids....

Chris and Nicole join us this week to discuss their experience getting married onboard the Disney Dream this past October. They discuss all the ins and outs of planning a wedding with Disney Cruise Line, and then share their unique experience getting married the day before Halloween, under the Pumpkin Tree. Enjoy everyone. Book your wedding with Disney Fairy Tale Weddings: http://www.disneywedding...

Listener Chris joins us to discuss his families first cruise with Disney Cruise Line. They sailed aboard the Disney Wonder out of San Diego this past Fall. His son is on the Autism Spectrum, so before the cruise he contacted Disney Cruise Lines Special Services to discuss recommendations they had for making their cruise the best it cold be. We discuss how they set his family up for success on this...

Listener Lauren joins us to discuss sailing the Transatlantic, both East and Westbound on the Disney Magic. We discuss the extra dining menu’s and entertainment which is provided on these Sea Day intensive voyages. She also shares her thoughts on how the many time zone changes effected them during their sailings. We finish up with a look at some of the incredible ports they were able to visi...