DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast

Disney Cruise Line revealed the Disney Believe, and Sam and Brian went live that same night with an honest verdict on the fleet’s fourth Wish-class ship. There’s a Fort Lauderdale homeport, a December 18, 2027 maiden voyage, and the world’s first Encanto stage musical. There’s also a lineup of venues that left two longtime fans feeling underwhelmed. In this episode: Homeport and maiden voyage: Port Everglades, December 18, 2027, and the early booking windows Oaken’s Table: why another Frozen dining show disappointed us most, and the Moana luau we were hoping for Café Kakamora, Big Hero Sips and why Baymax deserves more than a coffee counter Sea Notes, Wishing Well and Skygazers: the Little Mermaid piano lounge, the Snow White lounge and a pub that’s “a feeling, not a theme” The bright spot: the first-ever Encanto stage musical, a reimagined Tangled, Pluto’s Pita Platters and a Zootopia game show “This just doesn’t feel like the cruise line at its best. And I just have to be honest about that. I think there are some bright spots with this ship.” - Brian Support the ShowBook your next Disney vacation with our show sponsor - We Do Travel Right! Life is short, take the trip. Let the agents at We Do Travel Right handle the planning so you can focus on relaxing. Subscribe to the DCL Magazine today! Use promo code DCLDUO for 10% off everything in the WDW Magazine store. Support the show by becoming a Patron! Join us over at Patreon. Your support each month allows us to keep putting out great content each and every week. Thanks to our current patrons for their support. Join today! You can subscribe for one annual discounted payment today. Stay Connected with the DCL DuoWebsite | Instagram | Facebook | Facebook Group We’re Ranked as a Top Podcast by Feedspot:Top 30 Disney Cruise Line Podcasts (#1) | Top 20 Cruise Podcasts (#4) | Top 20 Disney Cruise Line Influencers (#10) 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.

Travel advisor Alyssa just got back from a three-night Halloween on the High Seas sailing on the Disney Wish. She explains why a Disney Cruise Line Halloween can beat a Mickey's Not-So-Scary trip to the parks on price, and describes the night Oogie Boogie danced right up to her. Plus, Sam and Brian lock in their predictions ahead of the Disney Believe reveal. In this episode: Alyssa's cost math: Halloween party tickets, hotels and park tickets vs. a three-night Halloween cruise Boo the pumpkin tree, the lighting story and why you shouldn't skip it on day one How trick-or-treating worked on the Wish vs. the Treasure, plus the allergy-friendly candy station Costume strategy: how many adults really dress up and why you should pack a backup Meeting costumed characters, including the Sanderson Sisters, and the up-close Oogie Boogie dance party Our pre-reveal Disney Believe predictions "I love Disney parks, but I'm more in love with Disney Cruise Line now." — Alyssa Plan Your Trip with Alyssa:Alyssa is a travel advisor with We Do Travel Right. Follow her on Instagram, reach her by email, or start your inquiry with We Do Travel Right. Support the Show Book your next Disney vacation with our show sponsor - We Do Travel Right! Life is short, take the trip. Let the agents at We Do Travel Right handle the planning so you can focus on relaxing. Subscribe to the DCL Magazine today! Use promo code DCLDUO for 10% off everything in the WDW Magazine store. Support the show by becoming a Patron! Join us over at Patreon. Your support each month allows us to keep putting out great content each and every week. Thanks to our current patrons for their support. Join today! You can subscribe for one annual discounted payment today. Stay Connected with the DCL DuoWebsite | Instagram | Facebook | Facebook Group We're Ranked as a Top Podcast by Feedspot:Top 30 Disney Cruise Line Podcasts (#1) | Top 20 Cruise Podcasts (#4) | Top 20 Disney Cruise Line Influencers (#10) 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.

Derek and Maddie of the Disney Trip Report Podcast took a last-minute, three-night Disney Wish sailing with their three kids. Maddie's first verdict was that three nights is far too short. What followed is a practical playbook for short sailings: what to skip, where to eat, and why the kids club might be the best date-night upgrade on the ship. In this episode: Why the Disney transfer bus beat private cars and rentals for them, and helped them board early The pool-deck food game plan, plus the hidden Marceline Market omelet table Maddie walked past three times Castaway Cay as choose-your-own-adventure: a first visit to Serenity Bay, a treasure-hunt win at Scuttle's Cove, and teens heading back to the ship on their own Derek's trivia redemption arc, family karaoke picks, and the villain song Maddie wants on the playlist How early to line up for Walt Disney Theatre shows, and when to get there even earlier Derek's number one reason to sail Disney: real date nights while the kids club works its magic "The way you make the three night like really shine is you just lean in on the food." — Maddie Follow Derek and Maddie:Disney Trip Report Podcast | Website | Instagram and Facebook: @DisneyTripReportPod Support the Show:Book your next Disney vacation with our show sponsor - We Do Travel Right! Life is short, take the trip. Let the agents at We Do Travel Right handle the planning so you can focus on relaxing. Subscribe to the DCL Magazine today! Use promo code DCLDUO for 10% off everything in the WDW Magazine store. Support the show by becoming a Patron! Join us over at Patreon. Your support each month allows us to keep putting out great content each and every week. Thanks to our current patrons for their support. Join today! You can subscribe for one annual discounted payment today. 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 (#4) | Top 20 Disney Cruise Line Influencers (#10) 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.

One ship, two completely different cruises. Cindy sailed a three-night Disney Dream cruise from Southampton to Bruges alongside a crowd that was almost entirely from the UK. Then she stayed on board for a DVC member cruise to Denmark and Norway packed with Broadway stars, Disney legends, and daily gifts. She joins Sam and Brian live to compare both halves of her Disney Cruise Line back-to-back in Europe. In this episode: Why Cindy swapped a pricey ABD London Short Escape for a cheaper three-night Disney Cruise Line sailing to Belgium What it's like to sail Disney Cruise Line with an almost entirely UK crowd, from luggage tag lines to near-empty Match Your Mate The DVC member cruise as "D23 at sea": a Frozen Broadway showcase, a Broadway stars concert, and talks from Marcy Carriker Smothers and Karen Dotrice Member gifts, European merch, and why you need an extra bag Port days in Skagen, Copenhagen's Tivoli Gardens, and a waterfall drenching on a Stavanger fjord cruise Plus: reusable cups being tested on board, the Meyer Werft shipyard talks, and the October 7 Disney Believe reveal "I've never been to D23 and... for me it's like D23 at sea." — Cindy Support the Show:Book your next Disney vacation with our show sponsor - We Do Travel Right! Life is short, take the trip. Let the agents at We Do Travel Right handle the planning so you can focus on relaxing. Subscribe to the DCL Magazine today! Use promo code DCLDUO for 10% off everything in the WDW Magazine store. Support the show by becoming a Patron! Join us over at Patreon. Your support each month allows us to keep putting out great content each and every week. Thanks to our current patrons for their support. Join today! You can subscribe for one annual discounted payment today. 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 (#4) | Top 20 Disney Cruise Line Influencers (#10) 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.

Sarah is a travel advisor, and she brought 19 family members on the Disney Wonder to Alaska: grandparents, grandkids, teens, and everyone in between. She walks Sam through how she got the whole group to Vancouver, why she let everyone choose their own adventure in port, and what it's really like dining as a party of 19. In this episode: Why Sarah flew her whole crew straight into Vancouver instead of juggling 19 people through Seattle A choose-your-own-adventure excursion strategy: Beyond Skagway into the Yukon, Jayleen's Alaska whale watching in Juneau, and Wild Wolf Tours in Ketchikan Bubble-net feeding humpbacks, sea lions, and how many whales you can actually spot from the ship Sarah's hot tip for booking the Disney Cruise Line-exclusive Lumberjack Show directly One serving team for 19 guests, plus Sam's go-to trick when the menu and your server disagree The honest take on booking the least expensive inside stateroom "I love when I go on an excursion, my favorite thing is to... really learn about the place I'm at. I don't want to just do the touristy stuff. I want to really learn about the people that live there and how they live there." — Sarah Plan Your Trip with SarahSarah is a travel advisor with Vacation Daze, LLC. Find her on Facebook Support the ShowBook your next Disney vacation with our show sponsor - We Do Travel Right! Life is short, take the trip. Let the agents at We Do Travel Right handle the planning so you can focus on relaxing. Subscribe to the DCL Magazine today! Use promo code DCLDUO for 10% off everything in the WDW Magazine store. Support the show by becoming a Patron! Join us over at Patreon. Your support each month allows us to keep putting out great content each and every week. Thanks to our current patrons for their support. Join today! You can subscribe for one annual discounted payment today. Stay Connected with the DCL DuoWebsite | Instagram | Facebook | Facebook Group We're Ranked as a Top Podcast by Feedspot:Top 30 Disney Cruise Line Podcasts (#1) | Top 20 Cruise Podcasts (#4) | Top 20 Disney Cruise Line Influencers (#10) 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.