DCL Podcast

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...

Our good friend Joe Cheung, from the Disney Deciphered Podcast, joins us to discuss his family’s latest sailing aboard the Disney Dream. This was a four day sailing out of Miami, featuring stops at Nassau and Castaway Cay. Joe and his family first spent time at Walt Disney World. While there, they went on the Up Close with Rhino’s Tour at Disneys Animal Kingdom, and we hear all about w...

Join us for a Rebroadcast of our March Cabana’s Live Show. We touch on a myriad of topics around Disney Cruise Line, including: An update on the Treasure construction, thoughts on the merchandise released for Disney’s 25th anniversary at Sea, update on the new Castaway Club Pearl Status, and much more. Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedu...

Stephen, our roving reporter from Tampa, joins us this week to discuss his family’s first cruise aboard the Disney Wish. We have a fun time hearing his expectations before he boarded her, and how they were met during this 3 night sailing. Along the way we discuss the kids clubs, dining, onboard entertainment, favorite spaces to relax and enjoy some couple time, and of course his thoughts on the Aq...

Lindsay joins us this week to discuss her latest cruise aboard the Disney Fantasy with her year old daughter. This was actually the third cruise her daughter has been on, including a sailing to Alaska aboard the Wonder, and the Caribbean aboard the Dream. Lindsay does an amazing job talking about all the tips and tricks which have helped her family while cruising, and also shows why Disney Cruise...

Our friends, Kaitie and Lake from MouseGen, are back with us to discuss their latest cruise on the Disney Wish, featuring Run Disney’s Castaway Cay 5K challenge. Fresh off Marathon weekend at Walt Disney World, they jumped on the Disney Wish for a four night sailing featuring stops in Nassau, and Castaway Cay. This was their second sailing on the Wish, so it was fun to get their perspective...

Welcome to Episode 8 of the Run Disney Run Down, a collaboration podcast with MouseGen and the DCL Podcast. Lake, Stephen, and Steve are back to get you ready for Run Disney’s upcoming Princess Marathon Weekend. We discuss picking up your race bib, what you’ll find at the Expo, where we are planning on staying during the race weekend, and we touch on and give our thoughts on each of th...

Becky Gandillon from Touring Plans, joins us this week to discuss her family’s latest sailing on the Disney Dream, featuring a Marvel Day at Sea. Becky does an amazing job at Touring Plans, breaking down data, so you and your family can maximize your time and experiences in the Disney Parks, and aboard Disney Cruise Line. We first hear all about the fun and excitement of their Marvel Day at...

Coby joins us again to talk about his recent cruise on the Disney Dream, with just his wife Tiffany. We all love our kids, but sometimes it’s amazing to spend some adult time on vacation, with just your significant other, and this cruise hit that mark perfectly for Coby and Tiffany. We have a fun time talking about the dining, shows, entertainment in the evenings, pool time, and of course al...

Bryan joins us this week to discuss the Port Adventures he and his family experienced around the Western Caribbean, while sailing aboard the Disney Fantasy. This was his family’s first time sailing aboard the Fantasy, so we first get his thoughts on this amazing ship. We then turn to the Port Adventures they booked in Cozumel, Grand Cayman, and Jamaica. Bryan does a great job describing how...

We take a brief departure from Disney Cruise Line, and turn our focus this Episode to learn more about the Disney Institute. Jessica joins us this week to discuss her experiences at the Disney Institute in Walt Disney World, where leaders from Disney helped her and her classmates build on their knowledge skills to make them more effective leaders when they returned to company’s. Jessica does...

Kevin and Jenica join us this week to discuss their family’s experiences sailing on the Disney Wish for the first time. Their family has cruised all over the world with DCL, and we start off by hearing their experiences on the Disney Magic this past summer in Greece. We then turn to the Wish, where they sailed concierge, to hear their thoughts on the concierge lounge, their stateroom, the ne...