DCL Podcast

340 Sailing to the Galapagos with Adventues by Disney

Frank joins us this week to discuss his latest sailing to the Galapagos, with Adventures by Disney. Frank and his wife Karen have sailed with DCL numerous times, so he does a great job comparing this trip, too a DCL sailing. We touch on their stateroom, dining options, entertainment, kids activities, but the main focus is on the amazing things they were able to see and do in the Galapagos. So pack your hiking boots, snorkel gear, and don’t forget your camera, we’re setting sail for the Galapagos with Adventures by Disney.

339 Snippets of a Cruise: A Very Merrytime Sailing aboard the Disney Fantasy

Steve and his family just returned from a 7 day cruise out of Port Canaveral, aboard the Disney Fantasy. This was a Western Caribbean Very Merrytime sailing, featuring stops at Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Jamaica, and Castaway Cay. They sat down several times during this cruise to discuss their stateroom, amazing dining team, all of the fun Holiday events they experienced, along with scuba diving in Cozumel and snorkeling in Grand Cayman. So grab your mask and fins, your holiday cheer, and don’t forget the stockings to be hung in your stateroom, we’re headed out on a Very Merrytime sailing aboard the beautiful Disney Fantasy.

338 Snippets of a Cruise: Christy’s Very Merrytime Cruise, and reflections on DCL vs. Celebrity

Christy and her family just returned from a 7 night Western Caribbean sailing, aboard the Disney Fantasy. This Very Merrytime sailing featured stops in Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Jamaica, and Disney’s Castaway Cay. While onboard, she and her husband Dave sat down to reflect on this cruise, and also to compare it to the Celebrity Cruise they took earlier in the year. So pack those stockings, your tree, and don’t forget your Christmas Spirit, we’re headed out to celebrate the Holidays on 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://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

337 A long time Disney Family sails on the Wish for the first time

336 DCL Releases their Spring 2024 Sailings

Join us in a rebroadcast of our live Cove Cafe episode, where Steve and Christy break down Disney Cruise Lines Spring 2024 Itinerary Release. Bookings begin Dec 12 at 8:00 AM Eastern, for Platinum Castaway Club members. Best of luck to everyone looking to book one of these fun sailings. 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

335 December Cabana’s Episode: DCL will celebrate their 25th anniversary, new Pearl Castaway Club Tier, more thoughts on the Global Dream, and Christmas at Disneyland

Join us for our December Cabana’s show, where we discuss a variety of topics. Today we cover DCL’s announcement of their 2023 sailings to celebrate their Silver Anniversary. DCL first started sailing in 1998, and this Summer they’re setting up special experiences on all 5 ships to celebrate. We cover what they’ve announced so far, along with their creation of a new Castaway Club Tier for those who have sailed 25 times or more, the new Pearl Tier. We also touch briefly on the Global Dream, now that Bob Iger has returned as CEO, and we finish up with Chris’s thoughts on Fantasmic and Worlds of Color at Disneyland and California Adventure. We want to wish you and your family’s all the best, as we sail into this Holiday Season, and thanks for continuing to listen and support our podcast. 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

334 A Western Caribbean sailing aboard the Disney Fantasy

Good friend of our show, Zach from Georgia, is back this week to discuss his family’s Western Caribbean Sailing aboard the Disney Fantasy. This is a sailing which he and his family have done several times, so he’s a wealth of information, especially if you want to spend a beach day in Cozumel, Mexico. We have a fun time talking about what it’s like traveling with their son, who is 1 1/2, all the fun they had onboard, including shows, dining, spending time on the pool deck, and of course their beautiful day at Castaway Cay. So grab your sunglasses, snorkel gear, and don’t forget your sunscreen, we’re sailing around 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

333 Disney Cruise Line buys the Global Dream?

On Nov 16, 2022, Disney Cruise Line announced they would purchase the Global Dream, a ship that was 85 % complete, when its parent company went bankrupt. Chad, who follows all the ship builds over in Germany, joins me to discuss what we know about this purchase so far. We discuss the parent company Genting Hong Kong who commissioned the ship to be built, what we know about where they planned to sail it, the over all designs which were announced for the ship, and we finish up with what Disney Announced during their press release. Then this past weekend, Bob Chapek was replaced by Bob Iger as chairman of the Walt Disney Company, so as of this date, we are not sure if this deal will go through or not. Either way, we hope you enjoy this look at the Global Dream, and the possibilities she may provide for 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

332 Experiences beyond WDW before your cruise, Spending time at Universal with young children

Jennifer joins us this week to discuss her family’s trip to the Universal Resort in Orlando this last Spring. Jennifer and her family are long time Disney Cruise Line fans, and decided to spend time at Universal resort this past Spring, while visiting family in Florida. We have a fun time discussing with her all of the experiences they had, from their resort stay, themed restaurants, spending time in the parks, what rides and lands where their favorites, how much easier and convenient the Universal experience was for their family, and of course we finish off with tips and tricks for your family, when thinking about a Universal Resort stay. It’s time to lace up your shoes, grab your wands, and get ready for a fun filled vacation, we’re headed for a fun filled stay at the Universal Resort in Orlando Florida. Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com chriszbright@gmail.com Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dlcpodcast 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

331 A long time Disney Parks Fan, sets sail on DCL for the First Time

Ryan, a long time Disney Parks Fan, joins us this week to discuss his family’s first sailing with Disney Cruise Line. Unbeknownst to him, his amazing wife pivoted, and booked a 5 night cruise aboard the Disney Dream, when their Disneyland plans changed. We have a fun time getting his thoughts on their stateroom, dining, what his daughter thought of the kids clubs, onboard entertainment, and of course the fun day they spent at Castaway Cay. Join us as we set sail with a fun loving Disney Family, aboard the Disney Dream for the first time.

330 Setting sail on a Very Merrytime Cruise this Holiday Season

The Holiday Season is upon us, and DCL is ready to set sail with their Very Merrytime sailings, on all five ships. In this fun minisode, we get you and your family set for all the fun you “may” experience onboard. We cover everything DCL has announced this year, along with some of the fun we’ve experienced while sailing onboard one of these magically themed cruises. From fun holiday crafts, character meet and greets, fireworks at sea, getting a chance to meet Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and of course that amazing tree in the Atriums and Grand Hall, you and your family are set for a Magical time this Holiday season with DCL. So pack your Holiday Door decorations, tinsel to decorate your room, and those matching pajama’s to get that fun Holiday photo in front of the tree, we’re setting sail for Holiday Fun on a Very Merrytime Cruise aboard DCL. 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/dclpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFg4roSA0yy1qnCySn4tTdQ Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.comd/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com

329 Christy’s sailing aboard Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady

Christy is back from her first ever sailing aboard Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady. This was a four night sailing featuring stops in Key West, and their private resort on Bimini. Virgin Voyages falls under the Premium Cruise Lines, and only allows guests 18 and older to sail. They have definitely gone out of their way to differentiate themselves from traditional cruise lines, and to Christy’s surprise, well, no spoilers here…you’ll have to listen to the show. We have a fun time hearing about her stateroom, dining options, onboard entertainment, the “Red” Hammock on her balcony, and also her thoughts on their private resort. So if you’re ready to try something different? Lets “Shake” for Champagne, and set sail aboard Virgin Voyages first ship, the beautiful Scarlet Lady. 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

328 Snippets of a Cruise: Halloween on the High Seas sailing aboard the Disney Wonder

Steve and his family just returned from a 3 day sailing aboard the Disney Wonder out of San Diego. This was a 3 night sailing with a stop at Ensenada, Mexico, and it also was a Halloween on the High Seas sailing. While onboard, they sat down to record their thoughts about the ship, stateroom, amazing staff, Halloween excitement they experienced, and a little bit about their fun snorkeling trip in Ensenada. Alex also gives a quick update on his thoughts about spending time in Edge this time, as well. So pack your bags and your imagination, and don’t forget your snorkel mask and wet suit, were setting sail to Mexico, aboard the beautiful Disney Wonder. 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

327 A Halloween on the High Seas sailing aboard the Disney Wish

Chad joins us this week to discuss his family’s impressions of the Disney Wish, as they sailed on her for the first time. This was a 3 night Halloween on the High Seas sailing featuring stops at Nassau and Castaway Cay. We have a fun time hearing his thoughts about the new ships dining, entertainment, cabin layouts, go to lounges, and of course all the spooky Halloween fun he and his family enjoyed. So grab your vampire teeth, cape, and top hat (just like the Top Mouse himself), we’re headed out to sea aboard DCL’s newest ship, on a spooky Halloween on the High Seas sailing. 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

326 Halloween on the High Seas aboard the Disney Wish

Liz joins us this week to discuss here family’s first sailing aboard the Disney Wish. This was a four night Halloween on the High Seas sailing to Nassau and Castaway Cay. We have a fun time catching up with her, and hearing her thoughts on the new cabins, restaurants, entertainment (where we touch on some of the Halloween activities they took part in, along with what is quickly becoming everyones favorite Pirate Deck party), pool deck fun, and of course how they spent their time on Castaway Cay. So its time to pack your bags with all your favorite cruise and beach attire, and don’t forget those costumes for all the Halloween fun, we’re headed out to see for a Spooktacular sailing aboard the beautiful 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

325 A European Adventure, Sailing the Magic in the Med, in between Barcelona and Italy ABD Adventures

Jennifer and her daughter Violet join us this week to discuss their family’s amazing European Adventure this past Summer. They started the trip off with a quick 3 day Adventures by Disney Short Escape in Barcelona, then they boarded the Disney Magic for a seven day sailing through the Mediterranean to Rome. Upon reaching Rome, they jumped right into another Adventures by Disney Trip, which showcased the highlights of Italy. This is truly a once in a lifetime trip through some of Europes favorite stops, and we have a fun time hearing about all the food, history, and amazing sights they were able to see and experience. So grab your back pack, your camera, and your sense of Adventure, we’re headed across Europe with Adventures by Disney, and aboard the Disney Magic. Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@gmail.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

323 Sailing aboard the Disney Fantasy with the amazing family from the Adventures in Millerland Vlog

The whole Adventures in Millerland Vlog crew joins us this week to discuss their first sailing out of Port Canaveral aboard the Disney Fantasy. Chris and Carrie and their two daughters run an amazing Vlog, which showcases all of their travels from Hawaii, to Disneyland, to Universal Studios, and of course their sailings on Disney Cruise Line. This time their trip started at Universal, so we touch on their experiences there, before turning to their seven night sailing aboard the Disney Fantasy to the Eastern Caribbean. This was their first time on a Dream class ship, so we have a fun time getting their thoughts on the differences between them and the Classic ships. We then hit their thoughts on Dining, entertainment, stateroom they booked, port adventures in Tortola and St. Thomas, and of course how they spent their first time visiting Castaway Cay. So grab your swim suit, mickey ears, and don’t forget your sense of humor, we’re headed out to the Eastern Caribbean with the fun loving Miller family, aboard the Disney Fantasy. Connect with and follow the amazing Miller family via their Vlog: https://www.youtube.com/c/AdventuresinMillerland 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

322 Sailing to Alaska for the second time on the Disney Wonder

Dennis joins us this week to discuss his family’s latest cruise with Disney Cruise Line, aboard the Disney Wonder to Alaska. This is the second time he and his family have headed north aboard the Wonder, and it this cruise didn’t disappoint. We talk to him about spending time in Vancouver before the cruise, and some of their favorite things to do around the city. We then head North on the Wonder and catch up with him on their favorite things to do onboard, discuss some of the regional food DCL offers on these sailings, and then jump into the reason we all want to sail to Alaska, spending time in the amazing ports. He and his family were lucky to sail on a smaller ship on glacier day, to get them even closer to Dawes Glacier, where he got some amazing photos and videos of the glacier. We then touch on what they did in the ports of Juneau, Skagway, and of course Ketchikan. So pack your gortex, your hiking boots, and don’t forget your binoculars, we’re headed up to the Great White North aboard the Beautiful Disney Wonder. 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

321 Catching up with DCL guest performer Marcus Monroe

Marcus Monroe, the talented and funny Disney Cruise Line guest performer, joins us this episode to catch up on everything he’s been up to0 since we last talked to him. Marcus has been back onboard the Magic, and recently on the Disney Wonder in Alaska, where he has been entertaining audiences with his upbeat juggling and comedy show. We check in with him on how his show has evolved, what its been like being back on the ships since the shut down, and of course get his takes on performing in the Walt Disney Theater, in the adult entertainment districts, and why Alaska is one of his favorite places to cruise. So pack your smiles, laughter, and love for the great northwest, we’re setting sail with the always entertaining Marcus Monroe, aboard the beautiful Disney Wonder to Alaska. Follow Marcus Monroe via: http://www.instagram.comd/marcusjmonroe http://www.marcusmonroe.com 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

320 Accessibility on Disney Cruise Line

Vanessa and Andrew join us this week to discuss what Disney Cruise Line offers for guests with Accessibility needs. Andrew uses a wheel chair to get around, so we touch on all aspects of how it works to travel with Disney Cruise Line, along with some of their challenges. We touch on the Special Services Information form which guests fill out prior to cruising, to let DCL know what needs and services the guest and their family will need. We then touch on the amenities available in the Accessible Staterooms, how easy it is to move around the ships and experience everything each sailing has to offer, how dining and the shows work, what to look for in possible Port Adventures, and finally why Castaway Cay provides them with the perfect Island experience while on their cruise. Again, we’d like to give a huge shout out to Vanessa and Andrew for sharing with all of our listeners their knowledge and experience, into what Disney Cruise Line offers for guests with Accessibility needs. For information via the Disney Cruise Line Website for Services available for Guest with Disability, please use the link below: https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/guest-services/guests-with-disabilities/ 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