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…

Jon joins us this week to discuss his family’s cruise this summer aboard the Disney Dream, from Barcelona to Southampton. Since Jon and his family live in England, he’s been a valuable source of information and insight over the years, to help us and others plan our European Sailings. We kick off the show by talking about their time in Barcelona, be…

Kalyn and Caela, from the fun Instagram Channel Must Have Magic, join us to discuss their Summer cruise to Europe, along with all the Run Disney fun they have as well. We kick off the show by hearing how they met, and eventually decided to start their highly successful Instagram channel. We then focus on their Summer cruise to Europe aboard the Dis…

We’re dusting off our 101 series, and re-booting it as Disney Cruise Line gets ready to start sailing again. Amber joins Christy and Steve to cover what is included in your Disney Cruise Line fare. We take a look at food options, family and adult entertainment options, the kids clubs, pool deck fun, and activities and food on Castaway Cay. So dust …

Disney Cruise Line released some of the new experiences, Disney Cruise Line guest will get encounter, when they set sail on DCL’s newest ship, the Disney Treasure. We cover our thoughts on what was released, along with what wasn’t, and then we touch on initial sailing itineraries and dates, for this much anticipated ship! Connect with Steve, Christ…

Donna joins us this week to discuss her family’s latest vacation, an Adventures by Disney Trip to Norway. She and her family have travelled with ABD several times, so it was fun to hear how this trip compared to many of her other land based Adventures. Donna does a great job talking about planning for this trip, and explaining the differences betwe…

As Disney Cruise Line gets ready to reveal the Disney Treasure, join us for a rebroadcast, as we set sail for Papenburg Germany, to learn about the Meyer Werft ship building company. Meyer Werft is the ship yard which built the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy, and has been commissioned to build Disney Cruise Lines 3 new ships. Through one of Meyer …

Fall is just about upon us, and Disney Cruise Lines Halloween on the High Seas sailings kick off this Sept 9, aboard the Disney Magic. So join us in this fun episode as Steve and Christy discuss all the Spooktacular fun you and your family can enjoy, as you set sail with DCL this Fall. We cover the activities and events we have experienced during o…

Wes from the DCL Dude Podcast and Chris from the Concierge Lounge join Steve this week for a fun all around Disney Cruise conversation. All three of our family’s sailed to Alaska this Summer (although, all on different cruise lines), so we start off by talking about our experiences, and why Alaska is just a magical place to cruise. We then hit a bu…

Jenni joins us this week to discuss her family’s first time sailing the Disney Magic to the Southern Caribbean. This was a 7 night sailing out of Puerto Rico, with stops in Antigua, St. Lucia, Aruba, and Bonaire. These are ports which are on many cruisers bucket list, so we spend the majority of the show talking about the experiences they had in ea…

Tamara and her family our first time Disney Cruise Line Cruisers, and they join us this week to discuss their family’s first time sailing aboard the Disney Fantasy. We have a great time discussing their Disney background, why they decided to start cruising, how they went about planning for this cruise, and of course we finish off with all the onboa…