DCL Podcast

Chris and Carrie, who produce the Adventures in Millerland Vlog, join us this week to discuss their latest sailing aboard the Disney Magic, out of New Orleans. We take time to talk about their experiences in New Orleans both before and after the cruise, then its time to set sail aboard the Magic to Cozumel, Grand Cayman, along with several sea days. They were also part of a larger group traveling...

Steve and his family have just returned from a 7 day cruise around the Greek Isles aboard the Disney Dream. Before the cruise, they also spent time in Paris, Disneyland Paris, and Rome, so they touch on some of the things they experienced there first. Then it’s off to the Greek Isles aboard the Dream, featuring stops in Naples, Mykonos, Santorini, and Chania (Crete). Steve and Wake sat down...

Christy and her family just returned from a 7 day cruise to Alaska aboard the beautiful Disney Wonder. This was a round trip sailing out of Vancouver, featuring stops in Skagway, Juneau, and Ketchikan, with a glacier day up Tracy Arm. During their sailing, they sat down several times to discuss their experiences as they sailed through some of the most scenic areas of North America. So grab that wi...

Disney Cruise Line recently released their Fall 2024 sailing schedule, and Christy, Nova, and Lake break it all down for you in this bonus episode. Connect with Steve, Christy, Nova, and Lake: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com novabrightwilliams@gmail.com mousegenblog@gmail.com Follow the DCL Podcast Via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast http...

Kaitie and Lake just returned from a 7 day cruise to Alaska aboard the Norwegian Bliss. This was a round trip sailing out of Seattle featuring stops in Sitka, Juneau (with a sailing up Endicott Arm toward Dawes Glacier), Icy Straight Point, Ketchikan, and Victoria British Columbia. During their sailing they sat down several times to discuss their experiences as they sailed through some of the most...

Tim and Amber join us this week to discuss their family’s experiences sailing to Bermuda for the first time, aboard the Disney Fantasy. Most DCL Bermuda cruises leave from New York, but this was a rare (and hopefully it will become standard) sailing to Bermuda out of Port Canaveral. This cruise featured an overnight stop in Bermuda, allowing them to explore this island for 2 full days. We di...

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With the Wonder set to sail to Australia and New Zealand next Fall, we wanted to bring this show to you, from Brett and his family as they sailed there last Christmas aboard Norwegian. Brett does an amazing job talking about pre-planning for this cruise, as well as touching on their time in Sydney before they departed, and then giving great overviews of each port they stopped at along the way. So...

Join us for our May Cabana’s Show. We touch on a myriad of topics surrounding Disney Cruise Line this month, including updates on the Disney + Bands, thoughts on the 25 Anniversary Castaway Club onboard gifts, a look at the new check in dates based on your Castaway Club Status, and we’ve got a great post cruise question, one of our Patreons recently received from Disney Cruise Line&#82...

Steve joins us this week to discuss the sailing he and his wife took with out kids, aboard the Disney Dream this past October. There is a lot of fun to be had on DCL for adults, and he does a great job discussing all of the fun things they enjoyed together on this sailing. So with the kids in good hands at home, it’s time to set sail aboard the Disney Dream, for an adults only adventure to C...

Steve and Ahnawake just returned from a 7 day cruise to Alaska aboard the Norwegian Bliss. This was a round trip cruise out of Seattle, featuring stops in Sitka, Juneau (with a sailing up Endicott Arm toward Dawes Glacier), Icy Straight Point, Ketchikan, and Victoria British Columbia. They sat down several times to discuss the ship, their stateroom, fun they had around the ship, and all of the thi...

Alaska, with its amazing scenery, vibrant wild life, and once in a life time port adventures, has become the cruise many family’s remember most when they look back on their travels. As the Disney Wonder heads north this week to begin another season of sailing to Alaska, we wanted to take the time to help you and your family prepare for your cruise this Summer, or get you thinking about booki...

This week we answer a listener question, concerning strategies other larger numbered family’s use, when sailing with Disney Cruise Line. Not all family’s are made equal, and each of us have different strategies and needs to make the most of our vacations. Bryan joins us once again, to discuss how he and his family of 6 navigate their trips with Disney Cruise Line. We discuss thoughts o...

This is a re-broadcast of our Coffee at the Cove Live show, where Steve and Christy discuss Adventures by Disney 2024 Land Release. Connect with Steve and Christy: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com

Stephan, who is an author and has covered media company’s for many different outlets, joins us to discuss his experiences with Disney, and his first sailing with Disney Cruise Line. We have a great time talking to him about how he has re-found the magic of youth through the Disney Parks, and now Disney Cruise Line. We then touch on his experiences on the ship, including dining, onboard enter...

Dennis joins us this week to discuss his family’s Spring Break sailing aboard the Disney Wonder, from San Diego. This was the first time Dennis and his family had been to San Diego, so we have a fun time hearing his thoughts on all there is to do in this beautiful West Coast Port City. Then it’s off to sail on the Disney Wonder for four days, featuring stops at Catalina Island and Ense...

Welcome to Episode 9 of the Run Disney Run Down, a collaboration podcast with MouseGen and the DCL Podcast. Lake, Stephen, Christy, and Steve are back to discuss their experiences during Run Disney’s Spring Time Surprise Weekend at Walt Disney World. We discuss the expo, where we stayed, eating options, transportation we used, and of course all the experiences we had before, during, and afte...

Kelly joins us this week to discuss her family’s experiences sailing back to back on the Disney Wish, this past Holiday Season. We have a fun time hearing her thoughts on sailing concierge and aboard the Wish for the first time. We touch on her thoughts about the new dining venues, entertainment, kids experiences, favorite lounges and drinks, and of course all the fun they enjoyed on Castawa...

Steve and his family headed to the island of Oahu this past Spring Break, where they spent a week on the island and 5 nights at Aulani. Before checking into Aulani, they visited the U.S.S. Missouri, took surf lessons on the North Shore, visited Laniakea Beach to see the turtles, explored the old town of Hale’iwa, and even dropped in at Dole Plantation for some Dole Whip. They then checked in...

Join us for our April Cabana’s Show. We touch on a Myriad of topics around Disney Cruise Line, and the Disney Company. In this episode we touch on the newly announced Disney+Bands coming to DCL, updates on the Global Dream, updates on the Light House Point Cruises, the Keel laying ceremony for the Disney Treasure (how cool does Voyage Minnie Look? Right!!!!), and much more. Connect with Stev...

Adam joins us again this week to discuss his Fall Cruise to New England aboard the Norwegian Breakaway. It’s fun every now and then to compare other cruise lines and sailing opportunities beyond DCL, especially sailings at Ports which you’re unable to generally stop at, because DCL rarely sails there. Adam does a great job showcasing the differences in planning for an NCL cruise vs DCL...

Christy and her family recently sailed on Royal Caribbeans Wonder of the Seas, over Spring Break. During the cruise, she and Dave sat down to discuss their thoughts on their stateroom, dining, onboard entertainment, kids clubs, and while off the ship in the different ports and at RCCL’s Private Island. So grab your swim suit, and dont forget your sunglasses and tanning lotion, we’re he...

Dennis joins us again this week, to discuss his family’s first time sailing aboard the Disney Wish over the Holidays. It’s great to get his family’s thoughts on their stateroom, the restaurants, onboard entertainment, and all the holiday offerings onboard Disney Cruise Lines newest ship. In addition, as a co-host to an amazing Star Wars Podcast, Podcast Stardust, Dennis provides some great context...

Christy, Lake, and Kaitie breakdown Disney Cruise Lines Summer 2024 sailings, which were released March 23, 2023.

Erin Foster, Co-Auther of the Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line, joins us to discuss whats new in their 2023 edition. Erin has cruised on all of Disney’s ships, from the Caribbean, to Alaska, to Europe and beyond. In addition, she was a founding member of the Disney Parks Moms Panel (now known as planDisney), where she helped answer guests questions to help them make the most of their D...