DCL Podcast

359 Snippets of a Cruise: Christy and Dave’s Spring Break Cruise aboard the Wonder of the Seas

Christy and her family recently sailed on Royal Caribbeans Wonder of the Seas, over Spring Break. During the cruise, she and Dave sat down to discuss their thoughts on their stateroom, dining, onboard entertainment, kids clubs, and while off the ship in the different ports and at RCCL’s Private Island. So grab your swim suit, and dont forget your sunglasses and tanning lotion, we’re headed out to sea, aboard one of the largest cruise ships in the world, Royal Caribbeans Wonder of the Seas. Connect with Steve and Christy: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFg4roSA0yy1qnCySn4tTdQ Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com

358 Dennis, from Podcast Stardust, and his family sail on the Disney Wish over the Holidays

Dennis joins us again this week, to discuss his family’s first time sailing aboard the Disney Wish over the Holidays. It’s great to get his family’s thoughts on their stateroom, the restaurants, onboard entertainment, and all the holiday offerings onboard Disney Cruise Lines newest ship. In addition, as a co-host to an amazing Star Wars Podcast, Podcast Stardust, Dennis provides some great context for why he enjoys the Hyper Space Lounge and the Star Wars kids areas onboard the Wish. So now it’s time to pack your Sabacc cards, brush up on your Marvel Trivia, and don’t forget your light saber (you’ll never know who you’ll meet onboard or in the lounge), we’re headed out on a Very Merrytime sailing aboard the beautiful Disney Wish. Follow Dennis and all your Star Wars info. Via Podcast Stardust: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-stardust/id1484270010

357 Breaking down Disney Cruise Lines Summer 2024 Sailing Release

Christy, Lake, and Kaitie breakdown Disney Cruise Lines Summer 2024 sailings, which were released March 23, 2023.

356 Erin Foster, from the Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line, talks DCL and updates us on the 2023 Guide Book

Erin Foster, Co-Auther of the Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line, joins us to discuss whats new in their 2023 edition. Erin has cruised on all of Disney’s ships, from the Caribbean, to Alaska, to Europe and beyond. In addition, she was a founding member of the Disney Parks Moms Panel (now known as planDisney), where she helped answer guests questions to help them make the most of their Disney Travels. Nova and Christy have a fun time talking to her about whats new in the 2023 edition, along with her thoughts on Disney’s newest ship the Wish. They also touch on what we may see on Disney’s next ship, the Treasure, along with some speculation on the Global Dream. We hop you enjoy this fun conversation with the amazing Erin Foster. You can purchase the Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line wherever you buy books… Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or your local bookstore. Connect with Touring Plans: https://www.amazon.com/Unofficial-Guide-Disney-Cruise-Guides/dp/162809141X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B1NEBBVZM1DL&keywords=unofficial+guide+to+disney+cruise+line+2023&qid=1679437162&sprefix=unofficial+guide+to+%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-1 https://touringplans.com/disney-cruise-line Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com chriszbright@gmail.com Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFg4roSA0yy1qnCySn4tTdQ Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com

355 Joe Cheung, from Disney Deciphered, discusses his family’s latest sailing on the Disney Dream

Our good friend Joe Cheung, from the Disney Deciphered Podcast, joins us to discuss his family’s latest sailing aboard the Disney Dream. This was a four day sailing out of Miami, featuring stops at Nassau and Castaway Cay. Joe and his family first spent time at Walt Disney World. While there, they went on the Up Close with Rhino’s Tour at Disneys Animal Kingdom, and we hear all about what his family thought about this unique one of a kind tour. From WDW we’re off to Miami to set sail on the Disney Dream, where we discuss his family’s experiences with the kids clubs, dining, onboard entertainment (I mean, who wouldn’t want to play the Mid Ship Detective Agency game with Ariel?), spending time in a Cabana on Castaway, and his thoughts on sailing Concierge for the first time as well. So if you’re ready for a land and sea vacation, with a fun loving family who shuts down the dining room every evening onboard? Then grab your sunglasses and fitbit, and lets be honest, leave the book..you’re never gonna get a chance to open it…because we’re headed out to sea with the Cheung family aboard the beautiful Disney Dream. Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com chriszbright@gmail.com Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFg4roSA0yy1qnCySn4tTdQ Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com

354 Rebroadcast: March Cabana’s Live Show

Join us for a Rebroadcast of our March Cabana’s Live Show. We touch on a myriad of topics around Disney Cruise Line, including: An update on the Treasure construction, thoughts on the merchandise released for Disney’s 25th anniversary at Sea, update on the new Castaway Club Pearl Status, and much more. Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com chriszbright@gmail.com Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFg4roSA0yy1qnCySn4tTdQ Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com

353 Stephen and his family sail on the Disney Wish for the first time

Stephen, our roving reporter from Tampa, joins us this week to discuss his family’s first cruise aboard the Disney Wish. We have a fun time hearing his expectations before he boarded her, and how they were met during this 3 night sailing. Along the way we discuss the kids clubs, dining, onboard entertainment, favorite spaces to relax and enjoy some couple time, and of course his thoughts on the AquaMouse and upper pool for family’s. As Stephan says, the devils in the details, and in this case, sailing aboard the Wish for him and his family, didn’t disappoint. So grab your suit, your sunglasses, and don’t forget….you have to slide feet first on the incredi-course….we’re headed out to sea with a fun loving family aboard the Disney Wish.

352 Sailing with an Infant aboard the Disney Fantasy

Lindsay joins us this week to discuss her latest cruise aboard the Disney Fantasy with her year old daughter. This was actually the third cruise her daughter has been on, including a sailing to Alaska aboard the Wonder, and the Caribbean aboard the Dream. Lindsay does an amazing job talking about all the tips and tricks which have helped her family while cruising, and also shows why Disney Cruise Line is the perfect line to cruise with young children. She touches on tips for the stateroom, dining, spending time in the Small World Nursery, and even tips on how to make the most of Jack Jacks Diaper dash. But sailing with DCL is not all about the kids, Lindsay also touches on all the fun she an her husband had while onboard, including the amazing desert experience you can book at Remy. So are you ready to get away from the daily home routine, and hit the high seas with your young kids? If so, pack your bags and don”t forget your sense of humor, we’re headed out to explore the world aboard the beautiful Disney Fantasy, with a fun loving family. Follow Lindsay and her family’s travels via : http://www.instagram.com/lindsaydiponzio Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com chriszbright@gmail.com Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFg4roSA0yy1qnCySn4tTdQ Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast

351 Sailing aboard the Disney Wish, and running the Castaway Cay 5K Challenge with Kaitie and Lake from MouseGen

Our friends, Kaitie and Lake from MouseGen, are back with us to discuss their latest cruise on the Disney Wish, featuring Run Disney’s Castaway Cay 5K challenge. Fresh off Marathon weekend at Walt Disney World, they jumped on the Disney Wish for a four night sailing featuring stops in Nassau, and Castaway Cay. This was their second sailing on the Wish, so it was fun to get their perspective on things they hadn’t experienced the first time (like lots of relaxing time spent in the Rain Forest Room of the Spa), along with their second impressions on the rooms, dining, onboard entertainment, and thoughts on some of their favorite lounges. Since this cruise also featured Run Disney’s Castaway Cay 5K Challenge (part of Marathon Weekend at WDW), they also cover what was offered onboard before the race, along with all the race day fun and excitement. So grab your running gear, your sunglasses, and your swim suit (hey, you gotta relax a bit as well!), we’re headed out to sea on the beautiful Disney Wish, with our amazing friends Kaitie and Lake from MouseGen. Connect with Kaitie and Lake via: https://www.youtube.com/@MouseGen http://www.instagram.com/mouse.gen Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com chriszbright@gmail.com Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFg4roSA0yy1qnCySn4tTdQ Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com

008 Run Disney Run Down: Getting you ready for Princess 1/2 Marathon Weekend

Welcome to Episode 8 of the Run Disney Run Down, a collaboration podcast with MouseGen and the DCL Podcast. Lake, Stephen, and Steve are back to get you ready for Run Disney’s upcoming Princess Marathon Weekend. We discuss picking up your race bib, what you’ll find at the Expo, where we are planning on staying during the race weekend, and we touch on and give our thoughts on each of the race courses this weekend. In addition to listening to the Run Disney Run Down on our podcast feed, you can also watch it on MouseGen’s YouTube channel. Thanks for listening, and if you have any feedback on this episode, questions about Run Disney, or future episodes, please contact us via the links below. Connect with Lake, Stephen, and Steve: mousegenblog@gmail.com steve@dclpodcast.com Watch the Playback of this episode, and Live Streams of future episodes via YouTube and Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/c/mousegen http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast Follow MouseGen via: http://www.instagram.com/mousegen

350 Maximizing your DCL Experiences with Touring Plans Becky Gandillon

Becky Gandillon from Touring Plans, joins us this week to discuss her family’s latest sailing on the Disney Dream, featuring a Marvel Day at Sea. Becky does an amazing job at Touring Plans, breaking down data, so you and your family can maximize your time and experiences in the Disney Parks, and aboard Disney Cruise Line. We first hear all about the fun and excitement of their Marvel Day at Sea aboard the Dream. She then shares some of her favorite tips on how to make the most of the kids clubs, dining experiences, port adventures, and meeting characters during specialty sailings, like Marvel Day at Sea. So if you’re ready, it’s time to maximize your fun and experiences with Touring Plans Becky Gandillon, as we set sail aboard the beautiful Disney Dream. Connect and Follow Becky via: https://touringplans.com/blog/new-touringplans-teaches-episode-high-crowd-day-at-magic-kingdom/ https://touringplans.com/blog/ https://www.instagram.com/raisingminniemes/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6WbmcbghTw Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com chriszbright@gmail.com Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6WbmcbghTw Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast

349 Sailing without kids on the Disney Dream

Coby joins us again to talk about his recent cruise on the Disney Dream, with just his wife Tiffany. We all love our kids, but sometimes it’s amazing to spend some adult time on vacation, with just your significant other, and this cruise hit that mark perfectly for Coby and Tiffany. We have a fun time talking about the dining, shows, entertainment in the evenings, pool time, and of course all the fun lounging and snorkeling on Castaway Cay. So make sure those bags are packed, because the grand parents have arrived to spend time with your kids, and it’s time for just you and your significant other to set sail aboard the beautiful Disney Dream. Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com chriszbright@gmail.com Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFg4roSA0yy1qnCySn4tTdQ Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com

348 A look at Western Caribbean Port Adventures while sailing on the Disney Fantasy

Bryan joins us this week to discuss the Port Adventures he and his family experienced around the Western Caribbean, while sailing aboard the Disney Fantasy. This was his family’s first time sailing aboard the Fantasy, so we first get his thoughts on this amazing ship. We then turn to the Port Adventures they booked in Cozumel, Grand Cayman, and Jamaica. Bryan does a great job describing how they decide as a family on what they’d like to experience, then we cover all of the fun they had as they stopped at these 3 ports. So grab your back pack, your suntan lotion, and don’t forget your fins and flippers, were setting sail for the Western Caribbean aboard the beautiful Disney Fantasy. Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com chriszbright@gmail.com Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFg4roSA0yy1qnCySn4tTdQ Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com

347 Leadership Training at the Disney Institute

We take a brief departure from Disney Cruise Line, and turn our focus this Episode to learn more about the Disney Institute. Jessica joins us this week to discuss her experiences at the Disney Institute in Walt Disney World, where leaders from Disney helped her and her classmates build on their knowledge skills to make them more effective leaders when they returned to company’s. Jessica does an excellent job talking about all that was included in her leadership course, along with some of the things they were able to experience, without giving away too many of the spoilers, for those looking to attend this training in the future. Thanks to all our listeners out there, and we hope this episode sheds some light into one of the most interesting training offerings the Disney company offers. Enjoy everyone! Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com chriszbright@gmail.com Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebookd.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFg4roSA0yy1qnCySn4tTdQ Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com

346 A DCL loving family sails on the Disney Wish for the first time!

Kevin and Jenica join us this week to discuss their family’s experiences sailing on the Disney Wish for the first time. Their family has cruised all over the world with DCL, and we start off by hearing their experiences on the Disney Magic this past summer in Greece. We then turn to the Wish, where they sailed concierge, to hear their thoughts on the concierge lounge, their stateroom, the new dining experiences, all the fun they had while onboard the Wish, and of course how they spent their glorious day on Castaway Cay. If you’re ready, grab your sunglasses, running shoes, and don’t forget your sunscreen, we’re headed out on adventure with a fun loving Disney Cruise Line family aboard the Disney Wish. Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com chriszbright@gmail.com Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFg4roSA0yy1qnCySn4tTdQ Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com

345 Special Rebroadcast, Patreon Live Show: Chris’s visit to the New Super Nintendo World in Hollywood

344 Rebroadcast of the Live Run Disney Run Down Marathon Weekend Recap

Welcome to Episode 7 of the Run Disney Run Down, a collaboration with Lake and Kaitie from MouseGen, and the DCL Podcast. Lake, Kaitie, and Steve look back on all of the excitement and fun they experienced during this years Marathon Weekend. We cover our thoughts of the Expo, where we stayed, the pre and post race activities, and of course all the fun we had on each of the different race courses. In addition to listening to the Run Disney Run Down podcast on our feed, you can also watch it on MouseGen’s YouTube channel. Thanks for listening, and if you have any feedback on this episode, questions about Run Disney, or future episodes, please contact us via the links below. Connect with Lake, Steve, and Stephen: mousegenblog@gmail.com steve@dclpodcast.com Watch the Live Stream and playback of this episode via YouTube or Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@MouseGen http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast Follow MouseGen via: http://www.instagram.com/mousegen

343 An Epic European Cruise: Disneyland Paris, 11 Night Northern European on the Magic, and Tivoli Gardens

Lauren joins us again this week to discuss her and her husbands latest cruise to Northern Europe this past Summer. They kicked off their European vacation by first spending 3 days at Disneyland Paris, then they left on their 11 night Northern European cruise aboard the Disney Magic, featuring stops all around the Baltic and Scandinavia. After their cruise, they spent two days exploring Copenhagen, featuring a wonderful day and evening at Tivoli Garden, the park that helped in Walt Disney dream up what Disneyland could be. So if you’re ready for a Summer vacation of a life time, get those bags packed, grab your passport, and lets go….we’re headed out to see Europe on a fun land and sea adventure, featuring 11 glorious days aboard the Disney Magic. Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com chriszbright@gmail.com Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFg4roSA0yy1qnCySn4tTdQ Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: w\http://www.packyourpixiedust.com

342 Sailing on the Disney Wish over Thanksgiving in a Royal Suite

Chris from California joins us this week to discuss his family’s latest sailing on the Disney Wish, in a Royal Suite. This was a Very Merrytime Sailing over Thanksgiving, featuring stops in Nassau and Castaway Cay. Chris and his family have sailed Concierge aboard all of the DCL ships, so he does a good job comparing the Royal Suite and Concierge experience on the Wish, with the rest of the fleet. We also touch on some of the fun things they did while onboard, his views on the main dining restaurants, and of course all the fun they had on Castaway Cay. So pack your sun glasses, swim suit, and don’t forget to save room for Pumpkin Pie, we’re setting sail for the Bahama’s over Thanksgiving aboard the Disney Wish. Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com chriszbright@gmail.com Follow the DCL Podcast via; http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFg4roSA0yy1qnCySn4tTdQ Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com

341 DCL 101: There’s a lot to do in Nassau and Ensenada

We’re kicking off the 2023 season with a fun DCL 101 episode looking at all the fun you can have while stopping in Nassau and Ensenada. These two ports are often over looked by many who stay on board the ships (which if its a short cruise we totally get). However, there are a lot of fun experiences for you and your family, and we cover some of our favorites, if you decide to seek them out. If you have some fun things you’ve done in either of these ports, please comment on them on either our Facebook or Instagram post for this episode. Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com chriszbright@gmail.com Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFg4roSA0yy1qnCySn4tTdQ Support our Podcast via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com