Chris from DCLCruisingDad.com joins us to discuss his family’s 7-night Eastern Caribbean sailing on the Disney Fantasy. Chris provides a lot of great information including details on which Disney-booked excursions his family used and how they went. Want to be on the show? Fill out this form and we’ll be in contact with you real soon! https://dclpod…

We discuss the new details on what may be Disney Cruise Line’s most unique ship, The Disney Adventure! 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/ Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.c…

We are joined by Virgil this week to discuss his adults-only sailing aboard the Disney Wish. Hear all about the fun you can have without kids aboard the Wish. But find out why Virgil and his wife wish they had brought their kids along instead. Want to be on the show? Fill out this form and we’ll be in contact with you real soon! https://dclpodcast.…

Lake, joined by Christy and Amber, discusses his family’s recent trip to Aulani. Learn about what adventures they got up to, and what they learned from their first trip to Aulani. 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/ Support our show via Patreon: http:/…

Steve and Wake join us this week to discuss their Norwegian Fjords sailing on the Disney Dream along with the ABD London Short Escape they took before the cruise. We discuss their thoughts on the Dream sailing through Europe and how Steve’s family found excursions outside of DCL while at port. Want to be on the show? Fill out this form and we’ll be…

Chrissy from Touring Plans joins us this week to discuss her family’s Double Dip sailing aboard the Disney Fantasy. Chrissy and her family took advantage of many additional paid experiences including the Royal Court Royal Tea, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, Pirate Makeover, the Spa, and Sweet on You Desserts! Want to be on the show? Fill out this form a…

What’s it like to fly around the world to visit every Disney park and more? Our guest, Cathy, joins us to discuss her time on the Adventure By Disney- Disney Parks Around The World, A Private Jet Adventure. Learn about flying around the world with ABD and the magical experiences they encountered. Want to be on the show? Fill out this form and we’ll…

Our host Christy, and friend of the show Amy join us to discuss their recent sailings on the Disney Magic. Amy sailed the cruise right before Christy. Amy gives her thoughts on Lighthouse Point as a first-time visitor while Christy gives an update on what is new or has changed since her last sailing there. Want to be on the show? Fill out this form…

We’re dropping you a quick bonus show this week before we drop our main episode to go over the Disney Destiny’s Inaugural sailing season itinerary and booking windows! Are you planning to book the Destiny? Let us know what 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 …

In this week’s episode, we welcome back Chad to the show to discuss his family’s sailing aboard Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas through the Mediterranean. 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.instag…

Steve and his family recently returned from an epic trip, Starting with a London ABD Short Escape, followed by the Norwegian Fjords sailing on the Dream! While abroad, they recorded a few snippets highlighting their trip.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-s…

Lake and Nova recap all the Parks and Experiences news coming from D23! 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: htt…

Don your super suit and catch up on Disney Cruise Line’s next ship the Disney Destiny. Due to set sail in the Fall of 2025. 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.thre…

Zach joins us this week to discuss his family’s 7-night southern Caribbean sailing aboard the Disney Magic! After a long break from being on the Magic, we discuss what it was like getting back on the original ship, and what excursions they booked to take advantage of this more unique sailing.Want to be on the show? Fill out this form and we’ll be i…

Debbie joins us to discuss her sailing to Alaska aboard Holland America! 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: ht…

Shannon Ford joins us for this week’s episode for a little 101 chat on picking the best DCL stateroom for your family. We’ll go ship by ship and break down the different categories and give you some tips on how to find those ‘secret’ rooms with a little extra space for your family. Want to be on the show? Fill out this form and we’ll be in contact …

We are here to give you a round-up of all the recent DCL-related news! The biggest is that Disney and Oriental Land Company, who operate the Tokyo Disney Parks, have agreed to build another sister ship to the Wish to operate out of Tokyo.Christy Pudyk & Lake Sprenkle

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…