DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast

Brian & Sam
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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!!

  1. Ep. 649 - Disney Dream 3-Night Review: Bluey, Palo Brunch & Lookout Cay

    2D AGO

    Ep. 649 - Disney Dream 3-Night Review: Bluey, Palo Brunch & Lookout Cay

    Melissa's 3-night Disney Dream cruise started as a Christmas surprise for her teenage sons and ended up including one of the most buzzed-about moments on the ship this year: Bluey's U.S. debut. From a first-ever Palo Brunch with her 18-year-old to a frank take on the Dream's food quality, this is the kind of honest, firsthand review that helps you plan smarter. In this episode: How Melissa revealed a Disney cruise as a Christmas gift to her 17 and 18-year-old boys — complete with Etsy tickets they thought were real What it was actually like to witness Bluey's first U.S. appearance on the Disney Dream, including the "Wakey Wakey" morning event and some very tall dogs A first-timer's take on Palo Brunch — gorgeous Nassau views, a patient server, and dishes Melissa is still thinking about ️ Her honest take on Lookout Cay: the soft sand lives up to the hype, the spicy chicken sandwich does not What to expect from the onboard liqueur and chocolate tasting (and why the Parmesan cheese outshone the wine) A growing pattern of food quality concerns on the Dream that Sam and Brian are keeping an ear out for "It was amazing. I'm still thinking about a couple of my dishes that I had. Can't wait to have them again." — Melissa, on Palo Brunch 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. 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.

    1h 3m
  2. 648 - Bonus Show - Is the Disney Treasure Accessible? A Scooter User's Real Experience

    5D AGO ·  BONUS

    648 - Bonus Show - Is the Disney Treasure Accessible? A Scooter User's Real Experience

    If you've ever wondered how the Disney Treasure handles accessibility for scooter and wheelchair users, Judy has the firsthand answer — and it's more nuanced than you might expect. She navigated the ship's lounges, dining rooms, theater, and Caribbean ports with her mobility scooter, and she's sharing every tip, workaround, and genuine highlight from her seven-night sailing. In this episode: How the Treasure's hallways, elevators, and common spaces handle scooter navigation — and which lounges require parking outside Why the Wish Class theater is a game-changer for mobility users compared to the Dream and Fantasy What to expect from dining room table assignments and how the crew handles scooter parking at dinner The truth about tender ports and Caribbean shore excursions for guests with mobility needs Why booking an accessible stateroom is essential — and the shower design detail Judy couldn't stop talking about Disney's ASL interpreters at the sail away party, and what accessibility looks like beyond the physical "I could drive the scooter in — we could hold a dance. That room was so big." — Judy, on her accessible veranda stateroom on the Disney Treasure 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 | Watch on YouTube | Listen on Apple Podcasts Guest Links: ⚠️ Judy's social handles — confirm with guest before publishing. 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.

    1h 9m
  3. Ep. 647 - Disney Magic from Galveston: Is Marvel Day at Sea Better Than Pirate Night?

    APR 11

    Ep. 647 - Disney Magic from Galveston: Is Marvel Day at Sea Better Than Pirate Night?

    Nathan and Alicea have sailed Disney Cruise Line 19 times — and they didn't hesitate for a second on their very first cruise. They booked a second sailing before they even got off the ship. Now returning guests on the show, the hosts of Adventures in Mousecapades are back to share cruise number 19: a five-night sailing on the Disney Magic out of Galveston, in concierge, with a Marvel Day at Sea they did not see coming when they booked it. In this episode: Flying into Houston, the Disney hotel/transport package from IAH, and where Galveston honestly ranks as an embarkation port (they're direct about it) ️ The newly refreshed Magic concierge one-bedroom suite — updated color palette, better layout, and Nathan's take that these may be the best multi-room suites in the fleet ‍♂️ A full Marvel Day at Sea breakdown: the Heroes Unite deck party with story-integrated fireworks, in-ship PA announcements from Yelena and Star-Lord, a massive themed dinner menu, and the character lineup across the day Progresso port day with a private van, Mayan ruins (mobility-friendly!), and cenote swimming — trip-planned using AI co-pilot with Nathan on crutches two months post-knee-replacement Sterling's viral bread reviews: crunch scores, taste scores, and whether the dip was approved Honest thoughts on the Magic's age, what a farewell season should look like, and whether DCL should auction off ship artifacts for charity "It displaces pirate night. It was absolutely fantastic... from a deck party perspective of that kind of thing." — Nathan You can connect with Nathan and Alicea through their podcast Adventures and Mousecapades or on Instagram and Threads. 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 | 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.

    1h 23m
  4. Ep. 646 - Live Bonus Show - Disney Believe: Our Bold Predictions with Tin Foil Mouse Ears

    APR 9 ·  BONUS

    Ep. 646 - Live Bonus Show - Disney Believe: Our Bold Predictions with Tin Foil Mouse Ears

    Before the Disney Believe sets sail, Sam and Brian went live with CT from Tin Foil Mouse Ears to put their predictions on record — and they held nothing back. From a potential Fantasia Grand Hall to a Seven Dwarfs diamond mine bar, a Moana luau restaurant, and a bold case for Encanto on the main stage, this is the Disney Believe speculation episode DCL fans have been waiting for. In this episode: Grand Hall theming debate: Fantasia with Sorcerer Mickey, Frozen with Anna and Elsa, or something nobody's predicting? Walt Disney Theater picks — CT and Sam both land on Encanto and Tangled; Brian is skeptical of his own guesses Restaurants: why a Moana-themed luau is the can't-miss prediction, and where Mushu's Garden fits in CT's boldest lounge call: "Nowhere" — a Guardians of the Galaxy Collector's Museum bar with interactive cases on the walls Godmother predictions: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Idina Menzel, Josh Gad, and even Bob Iger all get a hearing The trio reach unanimous consensus on what Disney's next ship after the Believe will be called Plus: CT shares a charity close to his heart — Boots to Beaches, which provides restorative vacations to combat veterans, first responders, and Gold Star families. Go check them out. Be sure to connect with CT (aka "Tin Foil Mouse Ears") on Instragram and Threads to follow along with even more of his amazing predictions and prognostications. Or, subscribe to the DCL Duo's Substack to get them delivered to your inbox. 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 Stay Connected with the DCL Duo: Website | 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.

    1h 11m
  5. Ep. 645 - Bonus Show - runDisney's Carissa Galloway Is a Gold Castaway — Here Are Her DCL Favorites

    APR 7 ·  BONUS

    Ep. 645 - Bonus Show - runDisney's Carissa Galloway Is a Gold Castaway — Here Are Her DCL Favorites

    Carissa Galloway has announced thousands of races as the face of runDisney — but she's equally passionate about Disney Cruise Line. After her first sailing on the Disney Wish ended with a propulsion breakdown and an unplanned night in Nassau, she kept coming back. Now she's officially Gold Castaway Club status, and she's got thoughts on everything from ship classes to soft serve. In this episode: How Carissa went from "I'm not a cruise person" to Gold Castaway Club status after five sailings The helicopter dog-sledding excursion in Alaska she almost skipped — and why she's so glad she didn't A registered dietitian's honest take on how to eat well on a Disney cruise without stressing yourself out Why her son loves the Oceaneer Club while her daughter makes a beeline for the concierge lounge Her favorite DCL ship class, her hot take on Animator's Palette, and what she's most excited to experience on the Disney Destiny Her Captain America obsession, her dream Marvel Day at Sea, and her definitive answer on run Disney before or after your cruise "If you're going to call it Animator's Palette, I need to animate." — Carissa You can connect with Carissa at her website, or on Instagram. Support the Show: Book your next Disney Cruise Line vacation with our show sponsor, My Path Unwinding Travel! Your ultimate guide to Disney Cruise Line tips and tricks — DCL Magazine. Join the waitlist and use promo code DCLDUO for 10% off at the WDW Magazine store. Stay Connected with the DCL Duo: DCL Duo | 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.

    59 min
  6. Ep. 644 - Disney Treasure Western Caribbean: A First-Timer's Honest Review

    APR 5

    Ep. 644 - Disney Treasure Western Caribbean: A First-Timer's Honest Review

    He wasn't expecting to love a Disney Cruise Line ship more than the Dream — the one that started it all for his family. But after seven nights on the Disney Treasure sailing the Western Caribbean, Rob is a confirmed Wish Class convert. From the Aladdin-themed grand hall that moved him to near-tears to a spontaneous moment of grace at Mystic Mountain in Jamaica where a zip line worker personally guided his nervous eight-year-old daughter through her first zip, this episode is a reminder of what makes Disney Cruise Line unlike anything else on the water. In this episode: ‍☠️ Why Rob's daughter picked the Western Caribbean itinerary — and the YouTube rabbit hole that led to Jamaica's bobsled at Mystic Mountain Wish Class first impressions: the Aladdin grand hall, Happy Haunt on the Treasure, and why missing the districts didn't matter for this family Three (okay, four) evenings at Hook's Barbary — reserve whiskeys, Old Fashioned classes, and a bartender who's been with DCL since the very first ships The Moana stage show through the eyes of a Broadway-goer: "Yes, they're shorter shows, but are they still Broadway caliber? Like absolutely." ️ Cabana strategy at Castaway Cay: Mickey & Minnie vs. Sandcastle — and why location matters more than prestige when you've got an active kid ✈️ What happened when the post-cruise flight home got canceled — and why a surprise night at Wilderness Lodge saved the ending "I could have probably stayed in there for hours if I wasn't pulled out by my wife and daughter." — Rob, on the Haunted Mansion Parlor Support the Show: Disney Cruise Line, DCL, Disney cruise, DCL Podcast, Disney Cruise Line Blog, Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, Disney Wish, Disney Treasure, Disney Destiny, Disney Adventure, Wish Class, Disney Treasure review, Western Caribbean, Haunted Mansion Parlor, Aquamouse, Hooks Barbary, Jamaica cruise, Mystic Mountain, Castaway Cay cabana, Disney Treasure cruise, Disney family cruiseBook 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 | 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.

    1h 24m
  7. Ep. 643 - Live Bonus Show - Luciana Cruised the Disney Adventure Back to Back to Back to Back

    APR 3 ·  BONUS

    Ep. 643 - Live Bonus Show - Luciana Cruised the Disney Adventure Back to Back to Back to Back

    Luciana sailed the Disney Adventure four times in a row — back to back to back to back — starting with the maiden voyage. She watched this ship go from figuring itself out in real time to hitting its stride, and she's here to tell us everything. From the reservation chaos of sailing one to a full ship of 6,200 guests by sailing four, no one has seen this ship evolve the way she has. In this episode: How the Disney Adventure's operations, reservation systems, and onboard experience changed dramatically from the maiden voyage through sailing four — including what Disney quietly fixed along the way A full breakdown of all six rotational restaurants across three districts, plus specialty dining at Mike and Sully's (teppanyaki, omakase, and a paid lunch option most guests don't know about) and Palo Why character access on the Adventure is a genuine scarcity problem — and how Concierge guests got characters up to eight times a day while the rest of the ship scrambled for selfies What staterooms are actually like: the category quirks, the "nanny room" mystery inside the Concierge Inside cabin, and which room type Luciana would book again in a heartbeat The fireworks experience, the sold-out premium viewing area, and whether it's actually worth $49 Who this ship is really for — and why it's okay that it's different "It's okay to be different... yes, it's not a normal Disney ship, yes you don't walk in and there's an atrium with people clapping and saying your name... but it has its pros and cons like everything. All the ships — I actually love all the Disney ships." — Luciana Support the Show: Book your next Disney Cruise Line vacation with My Path Unwinding Travel Subscribe to the DCL Magazine today — use promo code DCLDUO for 10% off at the WDW Magazine store Guest Links: Follow Luciana on Instagram | YouTube | Facebook or her website. 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.

    1h 20m
  8. Ep. 642 - We Flew to Singapore for This — Disney Adventure Maiden Voyage Review

    MAR 28

    Ep. 642 - We Flew to Singapore for This — Disney Adventure Maiden Voyage Review

    Rich flew from Utah to Singapore on carry-on luggage only — three nights on the Disney Adventure's maiden voyage — and came back with a verdict that surprised even him. This is a first-hand guest review of DCL's newest and largest ship from an American who paid his own way, packed light, and ate his way through nearly every dining venue on board. In this episode: What boarding the Disney Adventure actually looks like — no atrium name call, no Cloudum, and a ship app that was down at embarkation The omakase experience at Mike & Sulley's that Rich ranks as his best meal ever on a Disney ship — topping Remy, Palo, and Enchante Why the Iron Cycle coaster still wasn't running on the maiden voyage and the $100 onboard credit DCL offered in response How a ship built for 6,000 passengers felt with 3,800 on board — and what the crowd actually looked like (mostly Asian guests, roughly 20–25% American) The door decorating culture on board: 100+ Duffy Polaroids on one stateroom door, and why Rich came home determined to step up his game Whether the 20+ hours of travel is worth it — and why Rich's wife had them mentally rebooked for December before they even cleared the gangway "We were on our way off the ship, we were like, we're done. Like we came, we saw, we conquered, we're good. We hadn't even taken off yet. My wife, we're talking about, again, like our trip in December, coming back with the kids, experiencing it again." — Rich 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 | 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.

    1h 21m
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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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