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by Brian & Sam
The DCLDuo Podcast is a Disney Cruise Line focused podcast. We're DCL super fans who love cruising. We love talking about our own Disney Cruise Line Adventures, comparing DCL to other cruise lines, and talking about other Disney adventures, like Adventures by Disney. We love talking to Disney Cruise Line fans, as well as experts, insiders, authors, bloggers, vloggers, travel agents and cruise lovers! Follow us and our guests on our journeys, and listen-in as we chat about cruising, Disney Cruise Line, and all of our other fabulous Disney adventures!!
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Ep. 667 - Is the Disney Destiny Worth It If Your Family Isn't Into Marvel?
You couldn't script a more magical first day on the Disney Destiny: Sarah's family bounded their way onto the ship in matching Minnie Mouse outfits, got pulled out of the boarding line as Family of the Day, and walked into a private meet-and-greet with Hero Minnie in the Grand Hall before anyone else boarded. And that was just Day One. Five DCL sailings deep and freshly minted as a Gold Castaway Club member, Sarah brings one of the most useful perspectives we've had on the show: a family that loves Disney, doesn't know much about Marvel, and just came off the most heavily Marvel-themed ship in the fleet. Her verdict? The Destiny is her favorite ship. By a lot. In this episode: How Sarah's family got chosen as Family of the Day — and exactly what they were wearing Whether the Disney Destiny's Marvel and villains theming actually matters for non-Marvel families (short answer: not as much as you'd think) The dining experience in Pride Lands: Feast of the Lion King and why Sarah calls it her single favorite meal in five DCL sailings Why Hercules became the undisputed highlight of the cruise The pirate makeover — is the basic $70 package worth it? And the smart money move Sarah made with costumes A heartwarming moment from head server Raphael that helped calm a six-year-old's ocean anxiety mid-cruise "I would put it at number one... what I would say gives it the edge above the Wish for me are the Pride Lands, the restaurant and the Hercules show." — Sarah Support the Show:Book your next Disney Cruise Line vacation with our show sponsor, My Path Unwinding Travel Subscribe to DCL Magazine and use promo code DCLDUO for 10% off at the WDW Magazine store — your ultimate guide to Disney Cruise Line tips and tricks! Stay Connected with DCL Duo:Website | Instagram | Facebook | Facebook Group | Watch on YouTube | Listen on Apple Podcasts We're Ranked as a Top Podcast by Feedspot:Top 30 Disney Cruise Line Podcasts (#1) | Top 20 Cruise Podcasts (#2) | Top Disney Podcasts (#4) | Top 20 Disney Cruise Line Influencers (#12) The views expressed in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the views of the Walt Disney Company, Disney Cruise Line or any other travel provider discussed or mentioned.
- 3 days ago1h 18m
Ep. 666 - Live Bonus Show - Disney Wonder Alaska Trip Report: Glaciers, Sled Dogs & Lobster Night
When Oliver turned 12, his parents told him he could go anywhere in the United States. He picked Alaska. "He's not a dummy," his dad Wesley said. "He knows his parents." And going to Alaska ended up, very quickly, becoming a Disney Wonder sailing — making this one of the most intentional, joyful trip reports we've heard in a long time. In this episode: The family tradition of solo parent-kid trips that made this cruise extra special — and how Oliver's 12th birthday choice proved he was ready for it Coming back to the Wonder after sailing the Destiny: what still works beautifully on the classic ships, and one very funny quote about the atrium The Glacier Explorer excursion — what the guides taught them about glaciers, bergy bits, and cascades, and why watching the Wonder sail away in the Endicott Arm fog was the highlight of the week Port by port: White Pass train and Liarsville gold panning in Skagway, sled dog camp in Juneau, and the Ketchikan Lumberjack Show — which excursions are actually worth your time? Hot takes on the best restaurant, best show, and best pub in the entire fleet The salmon donut situation in Juneau. Don't do it. "The only person who's sorry is my bank account — but that's fine. They'll get over it. It's fantastic. The people that we've met, the experiences that we've had, the friends my children have made — 10 out of 10, man." — Wesley Find and follow along with Wesley at his website, on Instagram, and Threads. Support the Show: Book your next Disney Cruise Line vacation with My Path Unwinding Travel DCL Magazine — your ultimate guide to Disney Cruise Line tips and tricks! Join the waitlist and use promo code DCLDUO for 10% off at the WDW Magazine store: DCL Magazine Stay Connected with DCL Duo: Website | Watch on YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Facebook Group | Listen on Apple Podcasts We're Ranked as a Top Podcast by Feedspot:Top 30 Disney Cruise Line Podcasts (#1) | Top 20 Cruise Podcasts (#2) | Top Disney Podcasts (#4) | Top 20 Disney Cruise Line Influencers (#12) The views expressed in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the views of the Walt Disney Company, Disney Cruise Line or any other travel provider discussed or mentioned.
- 3 days ago1h 16m
Ep. 665 - Disney Dream Review: Multi-Gen Spring Break Family Cruise
Philip had one Disney Cruise Line sailing under his belt — a 3-night Wish sailing that converted him — and decided round two was the Disney Dream, spring break, out of Fort Lauderdale, with eight family members in tow. That group included his parents, who had never been on any cruise ship, and who had a 14-night Polynesian voyage booked for a few weeks after this one. As first-cruise warm-ups go, the Dream's 4-night Bahamian itinerary was a solid choice. What actually happened was a little more interesting. In this episode: Philip's approach to multi-generational cruise planning: set the expectation early that nobody has to do everything together — and let people self-select into what they actually want What Silver Castaway Club status got Philip at the cabana booking window during spring break — and why he kept refreshing the app anyway Beauty and the Beast on the Disney Dream: Philip has seen it on Broadway. His verdict may surprise you. Why Palo brunch belongs on cruise #2 — and what Philip actually ordered when he finally went The three-veranda trick: how Philip's family opened adjoining rooms into one long shared deck for eight people Edge waiver logistics for an almost-11-year-old, Aqua Duck timing secrets, and the room steward pixie dust upgrade that requires a specific ask "I've seen it on Broadway... but this outdid what I was expecting." — Philip Support the Show:Book your next Disney Cruise Line vacation with My Path Unwinding Travel Check out DCL Magazine — your ultimate guide to Disney Cruise Line tips and tricks! Use promo code DCLDUO for 10% off: DCL Magazine Stay Connected with the DCL Duo:Website | Instagram | Facebook | Facebook Group | Listen on Apple Podcasts | Watch on YouTube We're Ranked as a Top Podcast by Feedspot:Top 30 Disney Cruise Line Podcasts (#1) | Top 20 Cruise Podcasts (#2) | Top Disney Podcasts (#4) | Top 20 Disney Cruise Line Influencers (#12) The views expressed in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the views of the Walt Disney Company, Disney Cruise Line or any other travel provider discussed or mentioned.
- 1 weeks ago1h 3m
Ep. 664 - Bonus Show - When a Disney Cruise Becomes a Medical Emergency: One Family's Story
Michele had never been on a Disney cruise before. Her mother had just gotten stitches from a fall in the backyard. Two doctors cleared her to travel. None of that mattered on Day 2 of their five-night Disney Dream sailing, when a routine check turned into a race to Nassau — and a lesson in how Disney Cruise Line handles the moments when everything goes wrong. In this episode: How Michele's mom went from a routine leg injury to a medical emergency on Day 2 of their first DCL cruise on the Disney Dream What Disney's onboard medical team did — and how fast they did it — when the situation turned serious The moment the captain announced to the entire ship they were diverting to Nassau at full speed to evacuate a passenger How Disney's guest services team stepped up — from packing their bags to personally escorting Nico through customs at 9pm The brutal reality of travel insurance fine print (and the insurer who denied the claim mid-crisis, citing a "preexisting condition") Practical tips from Michele, Nico, Sam, and Brian: travel insurance, passports, credit card limits, and what to do the minute someone gets sick onboard "They were very transparent so that I knew how serious it was, but also so that I knew what the next steps were so that I wouldn't be afraid." — Michele Support the Show: Book your next Disney Cruise Line vacation with our show sponsor, My Path Unwinding Travel! Subscribe to DCL Magazine — your ultimate guide to Disney Cruise Line tips and tricks! Use promo code DCLDUO for 10% off at the WDW Magazine store. Stay Connected with the DCL Duo: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Facebook Group | Watch on YouTube | Listen on Apple Podcasts We're Ranked as a Top Podcast by Feedspot: Top 30 Disney Cruise Line Podcasts (#1) | Top 20 Cruise Podcasts (#2) | Top Disney Podcasts (#4) | Top 20 Disney Cruise Line Influencers (#12) The views expressed in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the views of the Walt Disney Company, Disney Cruise Line or any other travel provider discussed or mentioned.
- 1 weeks ago1h 13m
Ep. 663 - Live Bonus Show - Is Adventures by Disney South Africa the Ultimate Disney Travel Experience?
A two-month-old baby elephant. A pack of 20 African wild dogs — the most endangered predator on the planet — running straight at the jeep. A male lion close enough to touch. June joined us live to walk through her Adventures by Disney South Africa trip, and it absolutely delivered. If you've ever looked at an ABD price tag and wondered whether it's actually worth it, this is the episode that answers that question honestly. In this episode: Why June chose Adventures by Disney over independent travel for South Africa — and what you genuinely can't replicate on your own The full itinerary: Cape Town (including a Table Mountain weather pivot), the Knysna coast, Kapama Game Reserve near Kruger National Park, and a post-tour add-on to Victoria Falls Big Five in the first 24 hours — plus African wild dogs, hyenas, and a female leopard carrying breakfast back to her cubs What's included vs. out of pocket on a land-based ABD, and how the lodging compares (spoiler: Kapama rivals the Four Seasons Maldives) Health prep, packing strategy, laundry logistics, currency — the practical stuff ABD doesn't always cover We also got into the week's DCL policy changes: the alcohol policy reduction, selfie stick rules, door decoration limits, and the Disney Adventure–specific Palo age change and room service fee "The only place I've ever stayed that was on par with that was the Four Seasons Private Island in the Maldives."— June, on Kapama Game Reserve Listen now and join the conversation! Follow June on Instagram to see even more from her amazing Adventures by Disney trip to South Africa, and her future travels! Support the Show: Book your next Disney Cruise Line vacation with our show sponsor, My Path Unwinding Travel DCL Magazine — your ultimate guide to Disney Cruise Line tips and tricks! Join the waitlist and use promo code DCLDUO for 10% off at the WDW Magazine store. Stay Connected with the DCL Duo: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Facebook Group | Watch on YouTube | Listen on Apple Podcasts We're Ranked as a Top Podcast by Feedspot: Top 30 Disney Cruise Line Podcasts (#1) | Top 20 Cruise Podcasts (#2) | Top Disney Podcasts (#4) | Top 20 Disney Cruise Line Influencers (#12) The views expressed in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the views of the Walt Disney Company, Disney Cruise Line or any other travel provider discussed or mentioned.
- 2 weeks ago1h 30m
Ep. 662 - Dream to Destiny Side-to-Side: An Honest 9-Night DCL Review
Lauren and her husband Chase didn't just sail the Disney Destiny — they sailed the Dream first, spent a night watching ships come into port at 4:45 AM, and boarded the Destiny ready to do it all again. Their side-to-side report is packed with specific, useful detail for anyone planning a Dream or Destiny sailing, from Bluey's embarkation-day meet to the lighting secrets of the Destiny's Grand Hall. In this episode: What it's actually like to spend a night between two sailings — hotel logistics, Disney transport, and the moment the Destiny came into port How the Disney Destiny's Grand Hall really works — and why the neutral colors are a feature, not a flaw Bluey on the Dream: the embarkation-day meet, Wakey Wakey, the Pajama Party, and the app location mistake you need to know about Beauty and the Beast without Cogsworth — how the Dream's cast handled an unplanned cast change mid-voyage With Great Power vs. Choose Wisely: who wins the adult show showdown? What's next: Southern Caribbean on the Dream out of Puerto Rico and Alaska on the Wonder in 2027 "The lighting is just incredible... when you first board the ship, you have to remember, if you compare it to the treasure and you look at it, you're going, wow, this is very similar neutral and simple. But what they really get you later when they start doing a lot of the different shows." — Chase Support the Show: Book your next Disney Cruise Line vacation with My Path Unwinding Travel — our trusted travel partner! Subscribe to DCL Magazine and use promo code DCLDUO for 10% off at the WDW Magazine store. Stay Connected with DCL Duo: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Facebook Group | Listen on Apple Podcasts | Watch on YouTube We're Ranked as a Top Podcast by Feedspot: Top 30 Disney Cruise Line Podcasts (#1) | Top 20 Cruise Podcasts (#2) | Top Disney Podcasts (#4) | Top 20 Disney Cruise Line Influencers (#12) The views expressed in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the views of the Walt Disney Company, Disney Cruise Line or any other travel provider discussed or mentioned.
- 2 weeks ago1h 26m
Ep. 661 -Would You Sail Disney Adventure Back-to-Back? One Family's Unfiltered Take
Lauren wasn't just another first-timer. She'd already sailed the Disney Wonder three times out of Melbourne — and she still flew eight hours to Singapore to do a back-to-back on the Disney Adventure. Seven nights, two rotations, one family of five, and a roller coaster booking system that crashed the app every single day at noon. Her verdict? It depends heavily on who's traveling with you. In this episode: The roller coaster reality: How Lauren's daughter finally scored a sunset ride — and why guests needed a week's worth of attempts to get one booking The heat problem: Burning feet on the pool deck, empty adult outdoor spaces at night, and what Disney could do to fix it Hollywood Spotlight rotation: The ube crème brûlée, outstanding service, and why this is the dining rotation to choose Kids clubs on the Adventure: Why the Oceaneers Club, Edge, and San Fransokyo area were the unanimous highlight for Lauren's three kids Back-to-back logistics: A smooth first embarkation — and a confusing turnover morning when the letter never arrived Theater shows, merch, and managing expectations on a ship that plays by different rules "I just said to myself, nah, we'll just skip it. Like, it's not that important. 11:59, I just happened to be in getting lunch and I jumped on and they'd loaded it early, like a minute early or whatever. So I got it straight away. It was like getting Taylor Swift tickets." — Lauren Support the Show: Book your next Disney Cruise Line vacation with My Path Unwinding Travel Subscribe to DCL Magazine and use promo code DCLDUO for 10% off at the WDW Magazine store. Stay Connected with the DCL Duo: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Facebook Group | Listen on Apple Podcasts | Watch on YouTube We're Ranked as a Top Podcast by Feedspot: Top 30 Disney Cruise Line Podcasts (#1) | Top 20 Cruise Podcasts (#2) | Top Disney Podcasts (#4) | Top 20 Disney Cruise Line Influencers (#12) The views expressed in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the views of the Walt Disney Company, Disney Cruise Line or any other travel provider discussed or mentioned.
- 2 weeks ago1h 3m
Ep. 660 - Disney Dream 3-Night Cruise Review: Lookout Cay, Atlantis & Family Tips
Chanin has sailed four Disney ships in less than two years — and her January cruise on the Disney Dream with her autistic adult son Justin may have been her most intentional one yet. From a server who quietly prepped a no-sauce pizza for two nights running, to a dining table pairing that felt almost too perfectly arranged, this episode is full of moments that remind you why families keep coming back to Disney Cruise Line. In this episode: ️ Why Chanin books 3-night Disney Cruise Line sailings on purpose — and how she uses short itineraries to build Justin's comfort before tackling longer voyages ️ A first-timer's honest take on Lookout Cay — what to do, what to skip, and how to plan port days when your travel companion is a picky eater The Atlantis Nassau excursion breakdown: what the $240 Disney price actually includes, why the shuttle guarantee matters for solo travelers, and whether it's worth the upcharge over a taxi Beauty and the Beast on the Disney Dream — confirmed still incredible — plus a case for the Muppets version of Midship Detective Agency The simple first-night dining trick that transformed Justin's rotational dining experience (and that every family with dietary preferences needs to hear) How the Disney Dream's Funnel Vision, photo package, and Aqua Duck delivered for an adult guest who loves Disney as much as any kid "...they actually sat us with a husband and wife with a daughter who has Down syndrome...I felt like that was the perfect pairing for us because we had so much to talk about." — Chanin Book your next Disney Cruise Line vacation with our show sponsor, My Path Unwinding Travel! My Path Unwinding Travel Subscribe to DCL Magazine — your ultimate guide to Disney Cruise Line tips and tricks. Join the waitlist and use promo code DCLDUO for 10% off at the WDW Magazine store. DCL Magazine Stay Connected with the DCL Duo: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Facebook Group We're Ranked as a Top Podcast by Feedspot: Top 30 Disney Cruise Line Podcasts (#1) | Top 20 Cruise Podcasts (#2) | Top Disney Podcasts (#4) | Top 20 Disney Cruise Line Influencers (#12) The views expressed in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the views of the Walt Disney Company, Disney Cruise Line or any other travel provider discussed or mentioned.
About DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast
The DCLDuo Podcast is a Disney Cruise Line focused podcast. We're DCL super fans who love cruising. We love talking about our own Disney Cruise Line Adventures, comparing DCL to other cruise lines, and talking about other Disney adventures, like Adventures by Disney. We love talking to Disney Cruise Line fans, as well as experts, insiders, authors, bloggers, vloggers, travel agents and cruise lovers! Follow us and our guests on our journeys, and listen-in as we chat about cruising, Disney Cruise Line, and all of our other fabulous Disney adventures!!
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