Best Galveston Expert Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 445 - 51 Days Left: Checking-in on the Ultimate World Cruise with Leslie and Jenny 56:31

21m ago56:31

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Jenny (DrJennyTravels) and Leslie (PointMySoulNorth) join us this week as we check-in on amidst the final leg of Royal Caribbean's Ultimate World Cruise on the Serenade of the Seas. We're getting their top moments from Jenny's sailing around Africa and Leslie's amazing land adventures in Europe. We're covering favorite moments from their recent leg…

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Exploring Galveston’s Beach History 13:22

3h ago13:22

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In this episode of Unboxing History, Christine Hopkins and museum staffer Shelby Rodwell unbox a woman's bathing suit from 1890-1910 from the Galveston County Museum collection. This swimsuit is featured in a new exhibit at the Museum created by Rodwell. The podcast highlights beach-related artifacts in the exhibit and the history of segregated bea…

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Ep. 444 - Live Bonus Show - Our Destiny Awaits: New Destiny Teasers Released, a New Ship for Tokyo and D23 Announcements 1:06:46

25m ago1:06:46

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Chris from Dreams Unlimited Travel joins us this week on our live episode to chat through a boat-load of Disney Cruise Line news. First up, new teasers for the Disney Destiny have released and we speculate on what it might mean for the 3-day reveal event happening next week on July 30, July 31 and August 1. Next we're chatting about the recent anno…

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Ep. 443 - Lowering Expectations: Michelle's First Disney Cruise Line Sailing 1:13:52

4d ago1:13:52

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Michelle joins us this week to share her family's experience on their first every Disney Cruise Line cruise - a 7-night Eastern Caribbean sailing aboard the Disney Fantasy. Come here all about Michelle's first impressions of DCL from short excursions, to food, to shows and Castaway Cay. Michelle definitely encoutered some hiccups along the way, but…

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Ep. 442 - Bonus - Adventures and Mousecapades: Chatting Disney Cruise Line with Nathan and Alicea 57:41

19h ago57:41

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Nathan and Alicea, from the Adventures and Mousecapades podcast, join us this week to share their experience and thoughts on Disney Cruise Line. Like us, Nathan and Alicea are Disney fanatics. They are platinum DCL cruisers and love sharing their Disney experiences across all of Disney's portfolio. Come listen as we talk about some of their tips, t…

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Ep. 441 - What's Old is New Again: Returning to Disney Cruise Line After a 9-Year Hiatus 1:02:02

2d ago1:02:02

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Beth joins us this week to share her family's experience returning to Disney Cruise Line (DCL) after a nine-year hiatus. Come hear what Beth thought of all the changes DCL has made over the past nine years, and what her family thought of their experience on the second-ever Disney cruise. Beth also shares some great tips and tricks for sailing with …

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Ep. 440 - Live Bonus Show - Rope Dropping Alaska: An Alaska Sailing on the Disney Wonder with Doug from Rope Drop on Deck 1:11:46

4d ago1:11:46

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Doug, co-host of both Rope Drop on Deck and Rope Drop Radio, joins us this week to share his family's recent experience sailing Disney Cruise Line (DCL) to Alaska on the Disney Wonder. We're focusing on some of the amazing things Doug and his family got up to on their various port adventures, including some booked with third-parties outside of Disn…

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Ep. 439 - A $7 Bill and Cannibal Forks: Sailing from Australia to Hawaii on Disney Cruise Line 1:07:05

8d ago1:07:05

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Amy joins us this week to share her experience from her 15-night sailing from Sydney, Australia to Honolulu, Hawaii with Disney Cruise Line (DCL) aboard the Disney Wonder. Hear all about her amazing port stops in New Caledonia, Fiji, and American Samoa. Plus all the onboard fun with special guest appearances, an equator crossing and experiencing tr…

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Ep. 438 - Live Bonus Show - Audio Mixology: Disney Cruise Line News, Margaritaville at Sea and Virgin Voyages 1:14:22

11d ago1:14:22

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Walter, from Where's Walter Travel, joins us on this week's live episode as we discuss all the news out of Disney Cruise Line (DCL) last week, Walter's recent experience on Margaritaville at Sea's newest ship - the Islander, and Walter also helps us allay my fears about our upcoming Virgin Voyages sailing. On the Disney Cruise Line news front we're…

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Ep. 437 - Before a Live Studio Audience: The DCL Duo Inaugural Podcast Cruise 55:54

15d ago55:54

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We're coming to you this week from Animator's Palate with a live studio audience with the wrap-up of our Inaugural DCL Duo Podcast cruise - a 3-night Disney Cruise Line sailing to Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point aboard the Disney Magic. We're sharing our thoughts on the group cruise experience, taking feedback on Lookout Cay from our audience, and …

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Ep. 436 - Live Bonus Show - Getting Beyond the Pier: A 5N DVC "First Wave" Sailing with Two Stops at Lookout Cay 1:18:06

18d ago1:18:06

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We're sharing our experience from the 5-night Disney Vacation Club (DVC) member "First Wave" Disney Cruise Line (DCL) sailing aboard the Disney Magic with a stop at Castaway Cay and two stops at Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. Sam is sharing her first impressions of the island, and Brian is providing updates on what's changed between the preview s…

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Ep. 435 - Members Only: The Disney Vacation Club 7-Night Mediterranean Cruise 1:17:58

1M ago1:17:58

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Chris is back to share his experience sailing the 2024 Disney Vacation Club (DVC)Disney Cruise Line member cruise - a 7-night Mediterranean cruise on the Disney Dream. Come here about Chris' experience in the many amazing ports including Barcelona, Livorno, Rome, Naples and Palermo. From amazing Pizza to incredible sights, Chris had some incredible…

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Blazing History: Galveston's Fires and the Fight to Save the Island 24:42

1M ago24:42

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In this episode of Unboxing History, hosts Christine Hopkins and Jodi Wright-Gidley share a rare fire bucket from the early 1900s held in the Galveston County Museum's collection. They are joined by James Anderson, author of 'Galveston Burning: A History of the Fire Department and Major Conflagrations,' to discuss significant fires that reshaped Ga…

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Ep. 434 - Bonus - This is a Big Deal: Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 Disney Cruise Line Itinerary Release 21:39

24d ago21:39

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Disney Cruise Line released a ton of itineraries - the most we've seen in quite sometime. DCL's itineraries now cover Fall 2025 and Spring 2026, going out through May 2026. We're chatting all about the new itineraries from the Bahamas to the Caribbean, Australia and beyond! Come hear what "Sleuthing Sam" found in this massive release of itineraries…

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Ep. 433 - Jack Jack!: Tips for Sailing with Little Kids on Disney Cruise Line 1:11:30

1M ago1:11:30

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Nick joins us to share his family's tips and tricks for sailing with little kids on Disney Cruise Line (DCL). From the nursery to the kids club, how can you best navigate taking your kis on DCL and what things can you do to set yourself up for a fun and successful family vacation? Nick's answering those questions and more on this week's episode. If…

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Ep. 432 - In Defense of the New: Lookout Cay Preview First Impressions 1:01:08

1M ago1:01:08

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Brian shares his first impressions of Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point after his three-night preview sailing aboard the Disney Magic from Fort Lauderdale. Brian was an invited guest of Disney Cruise Line on this sailing, but remained committed to giving his balanced and thoughtful feedback on the island. Participating in the preview cruise afforded …

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Ep. 431 - Extra! Extra!: Speculating on the Future of Disney Cruise Line with Stephanie from DCL Magazine 1:04:31

1M ago1:04:31

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Stephanie, the publisher behind the forthcoming DCL Magazine, joins us this week to talk about the magazine, her passion for Disney Cruise Line, her thoughts on some of DCL's new ships and destinations, and a little bit of speculation about what's next for the cruise line. All that and so much more on this week's show. If you are looking to book yo…

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Ep. 430 - Live Bonus Show - Who Takes the Tiara?: Disney Cruise Line v. Princess Cruise Line with the DCL Villain 1:12:02

1M ago1:12:02

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Josh is back to share his hot takes from a recent Princess cruise he took, as we discuss how his experience on a 7-night West coast sailing on the Discovery Princess compares to his experience on Disney Cruise Line. How did DCL stack-up? Come listen to find out. If you are looking to book your next Disney Cruise, then head over to My Path Unwinding…

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Ep. 429 - Does Royal Take the Crown?: Our 3-Night Sailing on Allure of the Seas 1:02:29

1M ago1:02:29

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We're sharing our trip report from our recent 3-night sailing on Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas over the Memorial Day weekend. How did our experience compare to our sailing on the Oasis of the Seas? Will we keep sailing Royal Caribbean in the future? All that and more on our live show. Come check it out and get your questions answered live! I…

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Ep. 428 - Bonus - The Mighty Mississippi: A Sailing Out of New Orleans Impacted by Bad Weather 51:30

2M ago51:30

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Andrea joins us this week to share her family's experience sailing on the Disney Magic out of New Orleans. Andrea's West Caribbean sailing was impacted by bad weather which altered the cruise itinerary. How did Disney Cruise Line (DCL) adjust course (literally) and what did Andrea think about sailing out of the Big Easy? We're covering the experien…

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Ep. 427 - Hey Howdy Hey: A First Time Cruiser and Pixar Day at Sea on the Disney Fantasy 1:14:37

2M ago1:14:37

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Michelle joins us to share her family's first experience cruising and their first time crossing on Disney Cruise Line (DCL) for a Pixar Day at Sea on the Disney Dream! Come hear about the fabulous things Michelle and her family got up to on this uniquely themed cruise on DCL - from character meet and greets to fun performances, and so much more. Mi…

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Ep. 426 - Live Bonus Show - Walking in Walt's Footsteps: A Southern California Adventures by Disney 1:16:15

2M ago1:16:15

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Ashley joins us on this week's live show to discuss her family's recent experiecne with Adventures by Disney's (ABD) Southern California Adventure to Hollywood, Disney Imagineering and the Disneyland Resort. Known for its unique experiences and backstage access, this tour has been a popular offering from ABD and with prior guests we've had on the s…

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Ep. 425 - Avengers Assemble: A Marvel Day at Sea Sailing on the Disney Dream 1:32:17

2M ago1:32:17

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In this episode we dive into an action-packed Marvel Day at Sea on Disney Cruise Line (DCL) aboard the Disney Dream. Experience an entire day filled with superhero encounters, including meet-and-greets with Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America, and more. Highlights include the thrilling Heroes Unite deck party, an interactive multiverse adventure …

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When Luck Was Lady Galveston, Unveiling the City’s Gambling Past 24:34

2M ago24:34

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Unveiling the Maceos: From Immigrants to Galveston's Power Duo - Featuring Kimber Fountain, Author of "The Maceos and the Free State of Galveston, An Authorized History" This episode of 'Unboxing History' delves into the intriguing history Galveston County, Texas, through the lens of Sam and Rose Maceo, who played a pivotal role in transforming the…

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Ep. 424 - Live Bonus Show - Current Affairs: Everything You Need to Know About River Cruising 1:17:35

2M ago1:17:35

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Karen, owner of My Path Unwinding Travel (our show sponsor), joins us to chat all about river cruising. Karen recently attended a conference focused on river cruising and has so much information to share. We're chatting about the various river cruise lines - Viking, Ama, Tauck, Riverside, Avalon and Uniworld, and answering your questions. What the …

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Ep 423 - G'Day from Melbourne: An Aussie Sails DCL for the First Time 1:08:39

2M ago1:08:39

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If you are looking to book your next Disney Cruise, then head over to My Path Unwinding Travel so Karen and her team of expert travel professionals can help you find the perfect vacation for you and your family. In this episode we're chatting with Hannah, all the way from Australia, about her first Disney Cruise Line experience. We're diving into H…

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Ep. 422 - Bonus - Royal Caribbean's Ultimate World Cruise (Part 4): Kimodo Dragons, the Great Wall and more with Dr. Jenny Travels 55:02

2M ago55:02

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In this episode we welcome back Jenny from Dr. Jenny Travels, who is currently on Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas Ultimate World Cruise. Jenny shares her experiences reaching the halfway point of the nine-month journey. Highlights include visits to Japan, the unique experience of seeing Kimodo Dragons on Komodo Island, navigating business on…

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Ep. 421 - Live Bonus Show - Carnival for Swanky People: MSC Cruise Lines v. Disney Cruise Lines with Seth Kubersky from the Unofficial Guides 1:18:35

2M ago1:18:35

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Seth Kubersky from the Unofficial Guides, joins us on this week's live episode as we compare MSC Cruise Line to Disney Cruise Line. Seth is an avid themepark and cruising fan and we couldn't wait to get his take on MSC. We've heard mixed reactions to MSC and were excited to hear Seth's first-hand experience, having sailed MSC multiple times, includ…

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Ep. 420 - Deep in the Heart of Texas: Dennis and His Family Cruise the Disney Magic from Galveston 1:12:24

2M ago1:12:24

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Dennis joins us this week to share his family's experience sailing Disney Cruise Line on the Disney Magic out of Galveston to Mexico. We love covering Disney's port experiences outside of Port Canaveral, as these overlooked ports sometimes offer a really great option for those not on the East Coast, or looking for something a little bit more manage…

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Ep. 419 - Bonus - Going to the Chapel and We're: Disney Cruise Line Weddings with Carrie from the Disney Wedding Podcast 53:38

2M ago53:38

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Carrie, the founder of the Disney Wedding Podcast, and the definitive expert on Disney Fairytale Weddings joins us this week to share her experience with Disney weddings, including weddings on Disney Cruise Line (DCL), and share some of her tips, trips, stories and favorites from covering over 630 Disney weddings across the parks, resorts and cruis…

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Ep. 418 - Bonus - How Do You Beignet: A 5-Night New Orleans Sailing with Chris in the Concierge Lounge 1:00:53

2M ago1:00:53

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Chris in the Concierge Lounge is back to share his experience sailing Disney Cruise Line aboard the Disney Magic on a 5-night Western Caribbean sailing to Mexico from New Orleans. New Orleans has been one of our favorite ports for DCL and we chat with Chris both about his experience in NOLA pre-cruise, and his thoughts on the refreshed Disney Magic…

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Ep. 417 - Live Show - Coronation Time: The DCL Duo's Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas Trip Report 1:24:14

3M ago1:24:14

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It's time!! We're sharing our review of our Royal Caribbean sailing aboard the Oasis of the Seas for a 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise to St. Thomas, St. Marteen, and Perfect Day at Coco Cay over our son's Spring Break. This was Sam's first time on RCCL and my second time on RCCL, but also my first time on an Oasis class ship. We're sharing the go…

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Ep. 416 - Live Bonus Show - The Emerald City: Best Things to do in Seattle Before Your Disney Cruise to Alaska 1:10:04

3M ago1:10:04

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Although Disney Cruise Line sails to Alaska from Vancouver, BC, many choose to fly to Seattle ahead of their Disney Cruise either for better flights or just because they want to visit the beautiful Pacific Northwest. If you are planning to come to Seattle ahead of your Disney cruise, or perhaps because you're sailing on a different cruise line ::ga…

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Ep. 415 - Dream Weaver: Kevin and His Daughter Bert Share Their Familie's First Experience With Disney Cruise Line 1:15:25

3M ago1:15:25

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Kevin and his daughter Bert join us this week to share their first experience with Disney Cruise Line, a 4-night sailing on the Disney Dream that turned into an un-planned double-dip at Castaway Cay due to weather. What did Bert think about the kids club, the food, the activities onboard and Castaway? Would Kevin take his family back on Disney Crui…

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Revealing Galveston’s History Through Film From 1900 Storm to 1950s 18:19

3M ago18:19

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Unearthing Galveston's Past: The 1900 Storm Through Thomas Edison's Lens This episode of 'Unboxing History' features Christine Hopkins and Jodi Wright Gidley, who introduce two unique films. One film was captured after the 1900 Storm by Thomas Edison’s crew, and another reel is from the early 1950s. Guest J.R. Shaw, host of Galveston Unscripted, sh…

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Ep. 414 - Bonus - Walking the Red Carpet: Celebrity Cruise Line v. Disney Cruise Line 1:12:25

3M ago1:12:25

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Hayley, a long-time Disney Cruise Line fan and friend of the show, joins us live this week to share her experience sailing Celebrity Cruise lines for the first time aboard the Celebrity Silhouette. We're putting Celebrity head-to-head with Disney to see who comes out on top from across service, value, activities, onboard amenities, and, of course f…

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Ep. 413 - Fantasy or Fiasco: A Not-So-Fairytale Voyage on the Disney Fantasy 54:23

3M ago54:23

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Gabe joins us this week to share some of the mishaps his family experienced aboard a recent sailing on the Disney Fantasy, and how Disney Cruise Line (DCL) handled the bumps along the way to deliver a good experience for everyone onboard. Sometimes problems arise, but it's how the cruise line deals with those problems that reveals the true characte…

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Ep. 412 - Bonus - We Need an Expert Opinion: Matt Hochberg from the Royal Caribbean Cruise Blog Answers Our Questions 1:09:47

4M ago1:09:47

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Matt Hochberg, founder of the Royal Caribbean Blog, joins us this week to answer all of our questions ahead of our fast-approaching sailing on RCCL's Oasis of the Seas. Matt is a Royal Caribbean expert, and we were really hoping he might help alleviate some Sam's apprehension about sailing on Royal for the first time. Matt gave us some truly great …

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Ep. 411 - Wishful Sailing: Wesley's Full Trip Report of His First Sailing on the DIsney Wish 1:17:45

3M ago1:17:45

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Wesley is back from his trip on the Wish and it's time to see if his fears were realized! Wesley is a seasoned Disney Cruise Line (DCL) veteran, but after sailing on Royal Caribbean he was a bit nervous about whether the Wish could live up to an Oasis-class experience, and whether some of the changes Disney implemented from the Dream-class ships to…

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Ep. 410 - Bonus - Navigating Nerves: Wesley is Apprehensive About Sailing the Wish for the First Time 1:02:22

3M ago1:02:22

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Wesley joins us this week in the first of a two-part series. Wesley reached out because he was a bit apprehensive about sailing on the Disney Wish. He's a seasoned Disney Cruise Line (DCL) veteran, but after sailing on Royal Caribbean he was a bit nervous about whether the Wish could live up to an Oasis-class experience, and whether some of the cha…

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Ep. 409 - Top-5 Reasons to Sail Disney Cruise Line and One Reason to Avoid DCL 1:05:58

3M ago1:05:58

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Alex (aka Second Dad to the Right) joins us on this week's live episode as we chat about Disney Cruise Line news. We're also chatting about our top-5 reasons to sail Disney Cruise Line, and one reason we think you might want to choose a different cruise line. What pushes us over the edge to loving Disney Cruise Line? Come listen and find out! We're…

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Ep. 408 - Royal Caribbean's Ultimate World Cruise (Part Three): An Update with Leslie from Point My Soul North 59:28

4M ago59:28

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Leslie (aka "Point My Soul North on social media and YouTube) joins us this week to check-in from onboard Royal Caribbean's Ultimate World Cruise on the Serenade of the Seas. When we last left leslie in Ep. 390, the cruise was making its way out of South America and toward the end of its first leg in Los Angeles. We're getting the highlights from t…

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Ep. 407 - Live Bonus Show - Do You Know Where Your Kids Are: Everything You Need to Know About Sailing with Kids on Disney Cruise Line 1:06:27

4M ago1:06:27

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Leslie from Trips with Tykes and the Disney Deciphered podcast joins us this week to chat all about her tips and tricks for sailing with kids on Disney Cruise Line. This episode is jammed packed with everything you need to know about taking kids on DCL. Does the cruise line provide a Diaper Genie or Pack n'Play? What can kids eat onboard? What are …

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Ep. 406 - Can I See Some ID: An Adults-Only Trans-Pacific Sailing 1:14:18

4M ago1:14:18

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Dana joins us this week to share his adults-only Disney Cruise Line Trans-Pacific sailing aboard the Disney Wonder. Was there enough for adults to do onboard to keep Dana and his husband occupied all the way from Honolulu to Sydney? We're chatting activities, excursions, shows, food and so much more from this unique DCL sailing. If you want to join…

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Ep. 405 - Live Bonus Show - Your Destiny Awaits: Everything You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line's Announcements About its Newest Ship the Disney Destiny 1:10:50

4M ago1:10:50

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CT joins us on this special live bonus episode to discuss the breaking announcements from Disney Cruise Line about the Disney Destiny - the third Wish-class ship in the fleet due to set sail in 2025. DCL announced today that the ship will be themed to "heroes and villains" and teased some potential IP and franchises we'll see onboard including Herc…

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Savoring History - The First Food Truck 16:53

4M ago16:53

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This episode of Unboxing History provides a detailed discussion about the history of a tamale cart once belonging to Mr. Serrato, known as Dan the Tamale Man, in Galveston. It includes interviews with a local Texas Star Bakery owner and tamale expert, Cris Chapa, and Chef Mary Bass of La Cocina Market, discussing the process of making tamales and t…

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Ep. 404 - Live Bonus Show - Mirror Mirror on the Wall: What's Next for Disney Cruise Line with The DCL Dude 1:14:58

4M ago1:14:58

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The DCL Dude, Wes, joins us this week as we discuss the future our predictions for the future of Disney Cruise Line. We're chatting about the Panama Canal cruise and sailing from New Orleans, both of which are on hiatus, as well as Lighthouse Point, the Treasure, the Adventure, the last in the Triton class, and beyond. If you want to join the DCL D…

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Ep. 403 - From Sydney to Neverland: An Aussie Share's Her Family's First Experience with Disney Cruise Line 1:09:27

4M ago1:09:27

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Shannon joins us this week to share her family's experience sailing with Disney Cruise Cruise Line down under! This was Shannon and her famiy's first time sailing Disney Cruise Line, and we couldn't wait to get her feedback as an Aussie on DCL and the Disney Wonder. We talked everything from staterooms, to dining, activities and shows. We also love…

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Ep. 402 - Live Bonus Show - Olaf is Excited: Disney Cruise Line's Summer 2025 Itinerary Release 56:33

4M ago56:33

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Former Plan Disney Panelist Angie Gargaro joins us on this special live episode to breakdown the Summer 2025 Itineraries released by Disney Cruise Line (DCL) today. Angie is also a travel advisor with our show sponsor - My Path Unwinding Travel. From the Magic, Wonder, Dream, Fantasy, Wish and Treasure, we're breaking down sailings to the Bahamas, …

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Ep. 401 - Live Bonus Show - Splash and Dash: Tips for Making the Most of Shorter Cruises on Disney Cruise Line 1:05:37

4M ago1:05:37

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Alan and Rachael from Krause Mouse Adventures join us on this week's live bonus episode to share their tips and tricks to make the most of your 2-, 3- or 4-night Disnsey Cruise Line sailing. While conventional wisdom would suggest taking a longer a sailing to get the most out of a cruise vacation, we're chatting through some tips, tricks and strate…

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