Brooke from @BBBrooke joins us to discuss her DVC Members’ cruise aboard the Disney Dream through the Mediterranean. They also tied in a Barcelona ABD Short escape before the cruise. Learn about all the extras offered during a DVC Member cruise and hear about the amazing sights they saw during this sailing. Want to be on the show? Fill out this for…

Disney Cruise Line released their fall 2025/ Early 2026 Itineraries and we break down what ships are where and some interesting shake-ups to the normal ship routines. Want to be on the show? Fill out this form and we’ll be in contact with you real soon! Want to Be on the Show? Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://ww…

Christy, Lake, and their families board the Disney Fantasy to check out all the Lookout Cay has to offer! Follow along each day as we break down what we did, and what we thought of Disney Cruise Line’s newest destination. Want to be on the show? Fill out this form and we’ll be in contact with you real soon! Want to Be on the Show? Follow the DCL Po…

Friend of the show David was on the Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point preview cruise and took some time to record some snippets from right on the island! Follow along as they explore and discover Disney’s new private island destination! Want to be on the show? Fill out this form and we’ll be in contact with you real soon! Want to Be on the Show? Foll…

Christy discusses her family’s latest sailing aboard the Disney Wish. This was a 3-night sailing and her son’s last ‘hurrah’ in the kids club before he ages out. Want to be on the show? Fill out this form and we’ll be in contact with you real soon! Want to Be on the Show? Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.ins…

Liz joins us for this week’s episode to discuss her family’s 7-night southern Caribbean sailing aboard the Disney Magic. Liz and her family talk about how they booked concierge to give them a leg up on early booking as first-time DCL cruisers and discuss how they chose their excursions while navigating having two 4-year-olds and grandparents along …

Chris joins us to discuss his family’s sailing aboard the Disney Wish. During their sailing, their daughter took advantage of the kid’s club activities while their son got to experience the Edge! They also brought along Chris’s parents who got to enjoy a day at castaway in a Serenity Bay Cabana! Contact us at info@dclpodcast.com Want to be on the s…

Amy joins us to discuss her family’s Alaska sailing aboard the Disney Wonder. Amy and her Family enjoyed many Disney-booked excursions while finding time to enjoy much of the local ports on their own. Contact us at info@dclpodcast.com Want to be on the show? Fill out this form and we’ll be in contact with you real soon! Want to Be on the Show? Foll…

Christy and Steve break down the 2025 ABD Release! Contact us at info@dclpodcast.com Want to be on the show? Fill out this form and we’ll be in contact with you real soon! Want to Be on the Show? Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast http://www.threads.net_dclpodcast Support our show via…

Lindsay joins us to discuss her and her family’s 7-night sailing on the Disney Fantasy! Lindsay and her husband sailed with 2 small children and were able to utilize the nursery during the sailing to help enjoy all the Fantasy has to offer for both adults and families alike. Contact us at info@dclpodcast.com Want to be on the show? Fill out this fo…

Tim joins us to discuss the Adventures By Disney Shore Escape add-on they did after doing the Pan-Pacific sailing on the Disney Wonder! Contact us at info@dclpodcast.com Want to be on the show? Fill out this form and we’ll be in contact with you real soon! Want to Be on the Show? Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http:/…

The week Steve and Wake join us to discuss their Costa Rica ABD! This is a 7-day ABD offered throughout most of the year and as you will learn, is a great entry point into the ABD product. We also discuss the value of ABD versus doing a trip like this on your own and why Steve and his family will be returning to ABD again!Contact us at info@dclpodc…

This week Lauren joins us to discuss her South Pacific Sailing on the Disney Wonder. Join us as we discuss her sailing starting in Sydney Australia and ending in Honolulu! Contact us at info@dclpodcast.com Want to be on the show? Fill out this form and we’ll be in contact with you real soon! Want to Be on the Show? Follow the DCL Podcast via: http:…

What’s it like to run a cruise line? Find out in this week’s episode. We had the incredible opportunity to interview Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, Former President & CEO of Celebrity Cruises. Learn about what it was like to design the Celebrity Edge class of ships and the hardships of being in charge of a cruise line through the pandemic. Learn about her rela…

It’s time to catch up on what’s new with Disney Cruise Line in our March Cabanas episode! We discuss the naming and keel laying ceremony of Disney Cruise Line’s next ship, the Disney Destiny! Contact us at info@dclpodcast.com Want to be on the show? Fill out this form and we’ll be in contact with you real soon! Want to Be on the Show? Follow the DC…

In this episode, we talk all about river cruising. Christy just returned from a 4 night Avalon River Cruise through Holland, tied with a River Cruise Expo. She talks all about the amazing sights she saw including the Tulip Farms in Amsterdam! we also talk about potential alternatives to river cruising for families outside of ABD options. Contact us…

We break down the Disney Cruise Line Summer 2025 Itineraries!Contact us at info@dclpodcast.com 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/embed/#?secret=8jbrbX1wjU#?secret=QjmCw0NQ6f Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.ins…

This week, Bethany Vinton joins us to discuss her Back-to-Back(ish) sailings starting with the Disney Fantasy and ending on the Wish. The Fantasy sailing included a Pixar Day at Sea along with a stop in Jamaica! Follow Bethany @Bethanyvinton on all platforms! And follow her podcast at https://themainstdish.com/ Contact us at info@dclpodcast.com Wan…

Bryan joins us to discuss his family’s 6-night sailing aboard the Disney Dream to Bermuda. This sailing included an overnight in Bermuda where Brian and his family planned their excursions without booking anything through DCL. Check out Bryan’s blog post here: https://www.packyourpixiedust.com/exploring-bermuda-on-your-own/ Contact us at info@dclpo…

In this week’s episode, Amy joins us to discuss a cruise she and her son took aboard the Disney Wish! Due to the new kids club age changes, this was her son’s first experience in the Edge Tween club. contact us at info@dclpodcast.com Want to be on the show? Fill out this form and we’ll be in contact with you real soon! https://dclpodcast.com/want-t…

In this week’s episode, we welcome Jeff Kober to the show for an interesting conversation on what makes Disney Cruise Line world-class and how these lessons can be used every day. Contact us at info@dclpodcast.com 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/emb…

Chris joins us to discuss his time during the inaugural sailing of Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, The world’s largest cruise ship! Contact us at info@dclpodcast.com Want to be on the show? Fill out this form and we’ll be in contact with you real soon! Want to Be on the Show? Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http:/…

Contact us at info@dclpodcast.com Want to be on the show? Fill out this form and we’ll be in contact with you real soon! Want to Be on the Show? Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast http://www.threads.net_dclpodcast Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book yo…

This is a rebroadcast of episode 128. Some information may have changed, including that the Magic is the current ship doing these sailings. Listener Kristy joins us again to discuss things to do in the city of New Orleans, before or after your sailing on the Disney Wonder (now Magic). We discuss places to stay, eat (beignets anyone?), and activitie…

Lake and Christy discuss this month’s Disney Cruise Line News along with changes to the Patreon. New Patreon can be found at Patreon.com/DCL_Podcast. Contact us at info@dclpodcast.com Want to be on the show? Fill out this form and we’ll be in contact with you real soon! Want to Be on the Show? Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dcl…

This is a rebroadcast of our RunDisney RunDown we did live recapping our experience at the RunDisney Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend 2024. Special thanks to Ashley @Disney_Tricks for joining us for this one! Want to be on the show? Fill out this form and we’ll be in contact with you real soon! Want to Be on the Show? Reach us at info@dclpodcast.co…

Veronica joins us to discuss her and her husband’s experience aboard the Disney Fantasy for a Pixar Day at Sea Sailing. This was a 7-night western Caribbean sailing. Want to be on the show? Fill out this form and we’ll be in contact with you real soon! Want to Be on the Show? Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www…

Amanda aka Once Upon A Marathon joins us this week to discuss her sailing through the Norwegian Fjords aboard the Disney Dream. Follow Amanda on Instagram @OnceUponAMarathon Contact us at info@DCLPodcast.com 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/embed/#?se…

Christy and Dave join us to share their experience during the Adventures By Disney Christmas Market River Cruise over the week of Christmas! Contact us at info@DCLPodcast.com Want to be on the show? Fill out this form and we’ll be in contact with you real soon! Want to Be on the Show? Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast h…

Steve and Wake join us from onboard the Disney Fantasy during their 7-Night Eastern Carribean Very Merrytime sailing over Christmas Day! Contact us at info@DCLPodcast.com Want to be on the show? Fill out this form and we’ll be in contact with you real soon! Want to Be on the Show? Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http:…

We’re putting a wrap on 2023, as we discuss some final end of the year DCL topics, along with what each of us are planning over the Holidays. Thanks to all our listeners and supporters over this past year, and from all of us at the DCL Podcast, we want to wish you and your family’s a Happy Holiday Season, and a joyous New Year. Connect with Christy…

Erin Foster, the amazing author of the Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line, joins us for a fun look at whats new in this years guide. We then turn to her thoughts on the Treasure, Light House Point, the Adventure, and the newest trips announced from Adventures by Disney. We finish up by talking about some of the fun events she enjoys in New York…

Frank joins us again this week to discuss his sailing aboard the Disney Fantasy through the Southern Caribbean. This is definitely a bucket list cruise for a lot of cruisers and family’s, so we spend most of our focus talking about the islands he visited and what they had planned. He and his wife Karen have travelled through these islands several t…

Mark and Diane are back to discuss not one cruise, not two cruises, but their three cruises they recently sailed on aboard the Disney Wish. We’ve talked to many people who were lucky to sail on back to back cruises, but when we heard they sailed on three in a row, we knew we needed to get them back on the podcast to hear all about this unique exper…

We’re getting you ready for the Holidays, as we take a look at some of the fun and excitement you can enjoy on a Disney Cruise Line Very Merrytime Sailing. From the amazing decorations, to the holiday themed games and events, along with a chance to meet Mr. and Mrs. Claus themselves, sailing with DCL is truly a magical experience. We finish up the …

Jen and Brooke, from @jenlefforge and @BBBrooke on Instagram, two fun loving friends join us this week to discuss their experiences sailing on a DVC Member Cruise. DVC Members cruises are sailings like no other, featuring many extra’s for their Members and Family’s. Including many fun free gifts, special onboard lectures featuring actors/actresses …

Jos’ee joins us this week to discuss her Family’s first time sailing with Disney Cruise Line. They had an amazing time sailing around the Western Caribbean aboard the Disney Fantasy. We hear her thoughts about their Stateroom, onboard dining, kids club and adult activities, Pirate Night and the theatrical entertainment onboard, and we finish it off…

Join Christy and Steve as we continue our DCL 101 series, a series of informative episodes to help you cruise smarter. In this episode we discuss the pro’s and con’s of staying near the airport, at Walt Disney World, and Port Canaveral itself before your next cruise. We also touch on transportation options from each of these areas. We hope this ser…

Lauren joins us this week to discuss her latest sailing, aboard the Disney Wonder, on the first ever Trans Pacific sailing for Disney Cruise Line. This sailing left from Honolulu, so we first touch on some of their experiences staying at Aulani prior to this cruise. Then it’s time to set sail for Australia, so we turn our focus to some of the uniqu…

Join Steve, Christy, Nova, and Lake as we celebrate the 400th Episode of the DCL Podcast. We decided at 400, it was time to take a look back on how the podcast began, why each of us joined on to help produce it, some of our family’s favorite cruises, and much more. We want to thank our amazing Patreons who have supported this show each and every we…

Jennifer joins us again to discuss her family’s summer vacation, featuring a Rhine River Cruise, with Adventures by Disney. Jennifer and her family have cruised many times with DCL, and this was their second river cruise. She does a great job discussing what activities are available on the ship, dining options, stateroom set ups, how the Adventure …

Steve and Wake are back from their quick 3 day Halloween on the High Seas sailing aboard the Disney Magic, from San Diego. Before the Sailing, they spent a day in Disneyland, so they touch on their thoughts on that day, along with the new DVC Disneyland tower. Then its a quick train ride to San Diego, and off on adventure aboard the Magic. They the…

Lake and Christy discuss the recent DCL early 2025 itineraries. Reach out to Christy at christy@packyourpixiedust.com to book your next vacation! Connect with Steve, Christy, Nova, and Lake: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com http://mousegenblog.com Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.…

Chris joins us this week to discuss his latest sailing, this time aboard Royal Caribbeans Navigator of the Seas, out of Long Beach. Chris has sailed aboard all of the Disney ships, so its fun to get his thoughts about the differences and similarities between these two cruise lines. We hear all about his stateroom, dining options, and of course all …

Christy and her family just returned from a Halloween on the High Seas sailing aboard the Disney Wish. This was a 3 day sailing from Port Canaveral featuring stops in Nassau and Castaway Cay. She sat down a couple times during the cruise to talk about their experiences boarding the ship without a passport (ooops, left it at home?), then they turned…

Author, Speaker, Trainer, Coach, Podcast Host, Jeff Kober joins us this week to discuss some memorable Disney moments, as the company turns 100 years today. Jeff’s latest book, A Century of Powerful Disney Insights, Volume 1, 1923 – 1973 The Walt and Roy Years, is a look back at some of the pivotal moments which helped build the Disney Company into…

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://www.threads.net/dcl_podcast Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Boo…

With Light House Point in the news, and set to come online next Summer, we thought we’d take a look back on this episode focusing on a family’s experiences vacationing there. Enjoy this look back as we hear about the history, the people, and the beauty of this Island, which is set to host DCL’s Light House Point. Connect with Steve, Christy, Nova, …

Join us for our September Coffee at the Cove show, where we discuss a variety of Disney Cruise Line News and topics. Enjoy everyone. 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:/…

Ilana joins us this week to discuss her family’s first sailing with Disney Cruise Line, featuring a double dip stop at Castaway, aboard the Fantasy. Ilana is the fun loving Disney Lifestyle Creator, who runs the instagram channel Ilanafofana, where she chronicles her family’s love of all things Disney. We have a fun time hearing about her instagram…