DCL Podcast

Embark on a breathtaking Alaskan Cruise with our guest Johnny, who shares his incredible 7-night sailing experience aboard the Disney Wonder! This episode is packed with insider tips on making the most of a port-intensive itinerary, from navigating Vancouver pre-cruise to breathtaking glacier viewing at Dawes Glacier. Discover what makes the classic Disney Wonder so charming, including concierge b...

Embark on a captivating journey with Kira as she recounts her family’s incredible Southern Caribbean sailing aboard the Disney Magic!  Discover the unique experiences of this port-intensive itinerary, exploring islands less frequented by Disney Cruise Line.  Kira shares insights on everything from concierge benefits and delightful dining with dietary considerations to exploring ref...

We welcome Jacqueline to the show, who set sail on the Disney Treasure with her husband and two children for a 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise. After doing some more port-heavy Disney cruises, Jaqueline and her family were ready to sit back and relax with an itinerary full of sea days to experience this brand new ship. Plus, we discuss cruising with a child who has type 1 diabetes and celiac dise...

This week, we welcome Meranda to the show, who sailed on their first Disney Cruise aboard the Disney Wish. Meranda and her sister sailed as adults-only and had a blast making their fun and discovering all that was available aboard the Wish. Having cruised other lines before, we also discussed the value and worth they found in a Disney Cruise compared to other lines.  Ship: Disney Wish Embarkation:...

We discuss some recent Disney Cruise Line news and updates including; New lower deposits on cruise bookings and changes to placeholders New information on future ships, including hull numbers and tonnages Increased prices at all adult dining locations Want to be on the show? Fill out this form and we’ll be in contact with you real soon! https://dclpodcast.com/want-to-be-on-the-show/ Support our sh...

We continue with Chrity’s snippets on their Norwegian Fjords and Artic Circle cruise. Follow along as Christy’s family gets adventurous hiking through some challenging but beautiful terrain.  Ship: Celebrity Apex Itinerary: Norwegian Fjords & Arctic Circle In this episode, we discuss sailing to Honningsvåg, Tromso, Geiranger, Alesund, and Haugesund.  Christy’s Pictu...

Christy and her family are aboard the Celebrity Apex in this snippet-style episode exploring parts of London, the Celebrity Apex, and their first two Cruise ports: Belgium and Flam, Norway. Ship: Celebrity Apex Itinerary: Norwegian Fjords & Arctic Circle In this episode we discuss traveling to London, the Harry Potter Studios, walking around Zeebrugge, Belgium and their port stop in Flam, Norw...

This week, we welcome first-time cruiser Johnny to the show. Johnny and his family recently sailed on the Disney Fantasy and decided to upgrade to a concierge suite after checking in at the port. We discuss all that concierge has to offer and what Johnny thought of the experience. Johnny’s family also got to enjoy all that both Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay had to offer.  Ship: Disney Fa...

This week, we welcome Chris, aka DCLCruisingDad, to the show to discuss his family’s first time sailing on the Disney Treasure. Chris packs in the details and loves to share all his tips and tricks, so make sure to check this one out if you are getting ready to sail on the Treasure yourself.  Ship: Disney Treasure Embarkation: Port Canaveral Itinerary: 7-night Western Caribbean Port Sto...

We are joined by First-time cruiser and Patreon member Anna to discuss her family’s sailing on the Disney Dream. Anna brings a great perspective and positivity to this episode, and we loved recording this one. On this sailing, Anna’s family had the opportunity to visit both Lookout and Castaway Cay. They also did an interesting cultural tour of Nassau while in port.  Ship: Disney...

As a little extra content for you this week, we are going through some of the current ongoing deals you can find on Disney Cruise Line’s website. There are a lot of great deals if you are still looking for a summer 2026 sailing! We discuss the variety of deals and what sailings are most interesting to us.  Want to be on the show? Fill out this form and we’ll be in contact with you real...

This week, we are joined by Lindsey, who recently returned from the Adventures By Disney Galapagos Islands Expedition Cruise. We discuss why Lindsey chose ABD over other expedition cruise companies and what other companies she considered. We had a great time discussing all the amazing excursions they went on while on this trip.  Trip: Adventures By Disney Galápagos Islands Expedition Cruise H...

Lake and returning guest Becky were able to preview Universal’s newest theme park, Epic Universe. We are here to discuss our experiences and thoughts on the lands and attractions throughout the park.  Listen along as we discuss: Our experiences of the 5 New Lands of the Park What we could and could not experience  Positives and Negatives of the Park Potential effects this park has on Di...

This week, we are joined by Equity Ben to discuss his family’s recent sailing on the Disney Fantasy. Former cast member, now full-time Dad, Ben discusses why they love Disney Cruise Line and how they enjoy the experience through their daughter. Plus, we discuss their first time to Lookout Cay and how the day differed from their Castaway Day!  Ship: Disney Fantasy Embarkation: Port Canav...

We welcome Maggie to the show this week to discuss her first Disney Cruise. This was a surprise cruise that she only learned about a few weeks before. Maggie first got to see the Magic in Liverpool, many years ago, and discussed manifesting being on the ship one day and how boarding the Magic for the first time was a real full-circle moment for her. Maggie was full of such positivity and love for...

Adventures By Disney has released its 2026 land adventures, and bookings start soon! Christy and Steve are here to break down the release and discuss why they chose ABD. Learn about what makes ABD special and the benefits of travelling with them.  Follow Steve at: https://www.instagram.com/dcl_adventurers Want to be on the show? Fill out this form and we’ll be in contact with you real soon! h...

This week, we are joined by Kyle, who sailed for the first time on the Disney Dream! As a huge Marvel fan, Kyle ensured his first sailing included a Marvel Day at Sea. We discuss first-time cruising expectations and realities, and what they would do differently on a future cruise.  Want to be on the show? Fill out this form and we’ll be in contact with you real soon! https://dclpodcast.com/wa...

Steve and Wake recorded some snippets from a recent 3-night Baja Sailing on the Wonder. Follow along as they spend time in Disneyland (They can miss the Incredicoaster), travel down to San Diego, and explain why a 3-night sailing on the Wonder is worth it.  Want to be on the show? Fill out this form and we’ll be in contact with you real soon! https://dclpodcast.com/want-to-be-on-the-show/ Sup...

Lake and Christy discuss the latest Disney Destiny news, covering the recent details announced. This ship is shaping up to have such a unique identity compared to its Wish and Treasure sisters, We cannot wait to see more!  Want to be on the show? Fill out this form and we’ll be in contact with you real soon! https://dclpodcast.com/want-to-be-on-the-show/ Support our show via Patreon: http://w...

Queue Forced Audience Applause. Christy, Nova, and Amber recently sailed on Royal Caribbean over spring break and we’ve come together to pit their experiences against Disney Cruise Line. Join us in this week’s episode as each cruise line battles it out for our guests’ points in categories like Staterooms, Dining, and Pool Towel Rental Processes? We think the end scores will surpr...

We’ve got a great bonus episode to round off our Alaska Week! We get many questions about hiking in Alaskan Cruise Ports so we are very excited to have had friends of the show Ken and Sarah on to discuss the various hikes and excursions they have done in Alaska. They have done a variety of hikes on their own and through booked excursions and discuss why they enjoy a mix of both methods. We a...

We are joined by Kira who has a fantastic Alaskan Sailing resume, traveling there the last three summers aboard Disney, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Princess! Her Princess sailing also included a Land and Sea package to visit Denali which we discussed at the beginning of the show. Then we all discuss the various port excursions we’ve done throughout our Alaska sailings to give you an overview...

Bethany Vinton joins us to discuss her recent sailing aboard the Disney Fantasy. Bethany sailed with her neighbors who were first-time cruisers, and they all got to share a first-time experience to Lookout Cat at Lighthouse Point. She shares her experiences from the island and some of her favorite on-board locations and activities such as Prima Notte!  Follow Bethany: https://www.instagram.co...

Friend of the show and Patreon member Chad recently sailed on the Disney Dream for a Marvel Day at Sea cruise and agreed to record a snippets episode while on board. Chad and his wife enjoyed a sailing that stopped at both private islands and Chad discussed his first-time thoughts from Lookout Cay. Then they close out with a Marvel day! Thanks again to Chad for recording these and we hope you enjo...

First-time Disney Cruiser Cassie joins us to discuss her family’s first Disney cruises. yes, plural! They got to experience the Wish, disembark, and embark on the Fantasy on the same day. We discuss what information Disney Cruise Line provided to Cassie about this process and how the experience panned out. Then we discuss the wonderful things her family got up to aboard each ship and what th...