300 episodes

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!!

DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast Brian & Sam

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.9 • 315 Ratings

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!!

    Ep. 371 - A Match Made in Heaven: A Northern Europe Cruise and Adventures by Disney

    Ep. 371 - A Match Made in Heaven: A Northern Europe Cruise and Adventures by Disney

    Martha and Howie join us this episode to chat all about their Northern Europe cruise on Disney Cruise Line, and the Adventures by Disney they coupled with their DCL sailing. We're chatting shore excursions, sights like Tivoli Gardens, the onboard experience, food, some rough weather and a whole lot of fun. All that and more on this exciting European Vacation with DCL and ABD.
    If you want to join the DCL Duo Inaugural Podcast Cruise aboard the Disney Magic for her three-night sailing on June 19, 2024 from Ft. Lauderdale to Nassau and Lookout Cay, you can head over our to our booking page at My Path Unwinding Travel to secure your room today!! 
    If you use Sea Bands to prevent motion sickness, then you need to check out Blisslets (via our affiliate link), a stylish alternative to traditional sea sickness bands.
    Would you like a little downtime for date night or just some time to reconnect as adults on your next Disney vacation, check out Nanny Land and use affiliate Crown Code: KING85 to get a discount. 
    Would you like to send us a question or a comment call our Google Voicemail line at (402) 413-5590 or email us at info@dclduo.com. 
    If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. You can also like and follow us on Facebook and Twitter @DCLDuo, or on Instagram @dcl_duo; join our Facebook Group; subscribe to our YouTube channel; or become a supporter of the show over at Patreon. If you want to see even more ways to connect with us just hit up our LinkTree or browse to our website.
    The views in this podcast are our own, and are not those of the Walt Disney family of companies, Disney Cruise Line or the Walt Disney theme parks or resorts. 
    We're listed alongside some other great Disney podcasts at:  Top 100 Disney Podcasts and Top 30 Disney Cruise Line Podcasts

    • 1 hr 21 min
    Ep. 370 - Bonus - Hayley Tries HAL: Holland America Cruise Line vs. Disney Cruise Line in Alaska

    Ep. 370 - Bonus - Hayley Tries HAL: Holland America Cruise Line vs. Disney Cruise Line in Alaska

    Haley is sharing her experience sailing on Holland America (HAL) to Alaska. As a long-time Disney and Disney Cruise Line fan, we wanted to hear what Haley thought about the experience as compared to DCL. We're chatting food, excursions, activities, and onboard spaces, head-to-head with Disney Cruise Line. 
    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.
    If you use Sea Bands to prevent motion sickness, then you need to check out Blisslets (via our affiliate link), a stylish alternative to traditional sea sickness bands. 
    Would you like a little downtime for date night or just some time to reconnect as adults on your next Disney vacation, check out Nanny Land and use affiliate Crown Code: KING85 to get a discount.
    Would you like to send us a question or a comment call our Google Voicemail line at (402) 413-5590 or email us at info@dclduo.com.
    If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. You can also like and follow us on Facebook and Twitter @DCLDuo, or on Instagram @dcl_duo; join our Facebook Group; subscribe to our YouTube channel; or become a supporter of the show over at Patreon. If you want to see even more ways to connect with us just hit up our LinkTree or browse to our website.
    The views in this podcast are our own, and are not those of the Walt Disney family of companies, Disney Cruise Line or the Walt Disney theme parks or resorts. 
    We're listed alongside some other great Disney podcasts at:  Top 100 Disney Podcasts and Top 30 Disney Cruise Line Podcasts

    • 59 min
    Ep. 369 - Gobble Gobble: The DCL Duo Spend Thanksgiving on the Disney Magic

    Ep. 369 - Gobble Gobble: The DCL Duo Spend Thanksgiving on the Disney Magic

    The Duo share their experience sailing Disney Cruise Line over the Thanksgiving Holiday aboard the Disney Magic. Come hear all the special holiday offerings Brian and Sam experienced onboard this DCL Thanksgiving and Very Merrytime cruise. From activities, characters, decor and food, the Duo are covering it all. We also had some feedback for Disney across the Disney Magic itself, some of the shore excursions and how DCL handled an onboard norovirus outbreak. All that and more on this special holiday episode of the podcast!
     
    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.
    If you use Sea Bands to prevent motion sickness, then you need to check out Blisslets (via our affiliate link), a stylish alternative to traditional sea sickness bands.
    Would you like a little downtime for date night or just some time to reconnect as adults on your next Disney vacation, check out Nanny Land and use affiliate Crown Code: KING85 to get a discount.
    Would you like to send us a question or a comment call our Google Voicemail line at (402) 413-5590 or email us at info@dclduo.com.
    If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. You can also like and follow us on Facebook and Twitter @DCLDuo, or on Instagram @dcl_duo; join our Facebook Group; subscribe to our YouTube channel; or become a supporter of the show over at Patreon. If you want to see even more ways to connect with us just hit up our LinkTree or browse to our website.
    The views in this podcast are our own, and are not those of the Walt Disney family of companies, Disney Cruise Line or the Walt Disney theme parks or resorts.
    We're listed alongside some other great Disney podcasts at:  Top 100 Disney Podcasts and Top 30 Disney Cruise Line Podcasts

    • 1 hr 16 min
    Ep. 368 - Bonus - Chim Chim Cher-ee: A UK Ship Spotter Shares His Experience Sailing Disney Cruise Line

    Ep. 368 - Bonus - Chim Chim Cher-ee: A UK Ship Spotter Shares His Experience Sailing Disney Cruise Line

    On this episode, Sam is joined by Andrew McAlpine a UK "ship spotter" who lives near and works at the Port of Southampton. Andrew takes some of the most intresting and beautiful shots of various cruise ships as they come in and out of port - we absolutely love following him on X - @CruiseshipP. Andrew shared with Sam his most recent experience sailing on the Disney Dream on a 4-night sailing from Southampton. We couldnt' wait to get Andrew's thoughts on his experience, and his reactions on DCL as compared to some of the other lines he's sailed.
    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.
    If you use Sea Bands to prevent motion sickness, then you need to check out Blisslets (via our affiliate link), a stylish alternative to traditional sea sickness bands.
    Would you like a little downtime for date night or just some time to reconnect as adults on your next Disney vacation, check out Nanny Land and use affiliate Crown Code: KING85 to get a discount.
    Would you like to send us a question or a comment call our Google Voicemail line at (402) 413-5590 or email us at info@dclduo.com.
    If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. You can also like and follow us on Facebook and Twitter @DCLDuo, or on Instagram @dcl_duo; join our Facebook Group; subscribe to our YouTube channel; or become a supporter of the show over at Patreon. If you want to see even more ways to connect with us just hit up our LinkTree or browse to our website.
    The views in this podcast are our own, and are not those of the Walt Disney family of companies, Disney Cruise Line or the Walt Disney theme parks or resorts.
    We're listed alongside some other great Disney podcasts at:  Top 100 Disney Podcasts and Top 30 Disney Cruise Line Podcasts

    • 1 hr 9 min
    Ep. 367 - Rope Dropping the Fantasy: A Family's First Experience with Disney Cruise Line on an Eastern Caribbean Fantasy Sailing

    Ep. 367 - Rope Dropping the Fantasy: A Family's First Experience with Disney Cruise Line on an Eastern Caribbean Fantasy Sailing

    Karsh and Hiral join us this episode to share their first Disney Cruise Line experience, a 7-night Eastern Caribbean sailing on the Disney Fantasy. Come hear what Karsh and Hilal thought about the DCL experience, including ports, kids activities, food, shows and so much more. They even chose to do an excursion on their own on their very sailing. 
    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.
    If you use Sea Bands to prevent motion sickness, then you need to check out Blisslets (via our affiliate link), a stylish alternative to traditional sea sickness bands.
    Would you like a little downtime for date night or just some time to reconnect as adults on your next Disney vacation, check out Nanny Land and use affiliate Crown Code: KING85 to get a discount.
    Would you like to send us a question or a comment call our Google Voicemail line at (402) 413-5590 or email us at info@dclduo.com.
    If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. You can also like and follow us on Facebook and Twitter @DCLDuo, or on Instagram @dcl_duo; join our Facebook Group; subscribe to our YouTube channel; or become a supporter of the show over at Patreon. If you want to see even more ways to connect with us just hit up our LinkTree or browse to our website.
    The views in this podcast are our own, and are not those of the Walt Disney family of companies, Disney Cruise Line or the Walt Disney theme parks or resorts.
    We're listed alongside some other great Disney podcasts at:  Top 100 Disney Podcasts and Top 30 Disney Cruise Line Podcasts

    • 1 hr 39 min
    Ep. 366 - Bonus - Starcrossed Podcasts: Chatting Disney Cruise Line with the Market House Podcast

    Ep. 366 - Bonus - Starcrossed Podcasts: Chatting Disney Cruise Line with the Market House Podcast

    Caleb and Caitlyn join us this week from the Market House Podcast, to chat all about their recent sailing on Disney Cruise Line, adults only. Caleb and Caitlyn are two true Disney enthusiasts and we absolutely love their show. We wanted to hear their thoughts on DCL before having their first child, and can't wait to catch-up again with them soon to hear what it's like to transition from adults only sailing to family sailing on Disney Cruise Line. We had a blast talking to them and know you'll have a great time listening to our conversation.
     
    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. 
    If you use Sea Bands to prevent motion sickness, then you need to check out Blisslets (via our affiliate link), a stylish alternative to traditional sea sickness bands. 
    Would you like a little downtime for date night or just some time to reconnect as adults on your next Disney vacation, check out Nanny Land and use affiliate Crown Code: KING85 to get a discount.
    Would you like to send us a question or a comment call our Google Voicemail line at (402) 413-5590 or email us at info@dclduo.com. 
    If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. You can also like and follow us on Facebook and Twitter @DCLDuo, or on Instagram @dcl_duo; join our Facebook Group; subscribe to our YouTube channel; or become a supporter of the show over at Patreon. If you want to see even more ways to connect with us just hit up our LinkTree or browse to our website. 
    The views in this podcast are our own, and are not those of the Walt Disney family of companies, Disney Cruise Line or the Walt Disney theme parks or resorts.
    We're listed alongside some other great Disney podcasts at:  Top 100 Disney Podcasts and Top 30 Disney Cruise Line Podcasts

    • 1 hr 12 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
315 Ratings

315 Ratings

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Cruising, Elevated!

This podcast has single-handedly hooked us on Disney cruising! We’ve yet to book our first voyage, but we feel like we are platinum level already. Whether it’s experiencing the culinary delights of Palo or the special touches that make a trip Concierge special, listening to the DCL Duo will give you the most vicarious pleasure of any Disney podcast.

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Converting parks fans to future cruisers

As long time parks lovers we never imagined that cruising was for us. After many road trips listening to Brian and Sam, we are ready to book our first cruise!

JJFlock ,

Smooth Sailing with the DCL Duo!

Always a great listen! Always helpful, insightful, and fun. Brian and Sam have built a wonderful podcast community for all to enjoy. I love hearing about their adventures! Thanks Brian and Sam!!

Jason Flock
Georgetown, IN

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