Dec 13, 2019 · 52 min
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Society & Culture
DCL Podcast
Christy Pudyk & Lake Sprenkle
Disney Cruise Line Podcast featuring travel tips, history, and news
- 500 episodes
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- DPDec 11, 2019 · 53 min
122 A Very Merrytime Cruise on the Disney Dream over Thanksgiving
Good friend of our show, Chris from California, joins us to discuss two cruises his family recently took. The first was a 2 day Halloween on the High Seas cruise aboard the Disney Wonder out of San Diego. The second was a Very Merrytime Cruise aboard the Disney Dream over Thanksgiving. We touch on all aspects of these two highly themed holiday cruises, and finish up with what it’s like to celebrate Thanksgiving onboard a Disney ship. Enjoy everyone. You can support our show through Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris via: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com brightdisneybychris@gmail.com Follow us on: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.twitter.com/dclpodcast http://www.intstagram.com/dcl_podcast Book your next vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com
- DPDec 6, 2019 · 59 min
121 A DCL Couple’s experience on Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas
In Episode 121, listener Armando, a long time Disney Cruise Line fan, joins us to discuss their latest cruise with Royal Caribbean. They sailed on one of Royal Caribbean’s newest ships, Symphony of the Seas, on a 7 night sailing to the Caribbean. We discuss their experiences planning the cruise, dining, their stateroom, onboard entertainment, and their experience visiting RCL’s newest private island, Coco Cay. We hope this continued look at listeners experiences with other cruise lines, helps you in planning your next vacation. Enjoy everyone. Support our show through Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Connect with Steve, Christy, or Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com brightdisneybychris@gmail.com Book your next vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com
- DPDec 3, 2019 · 54 min
120 Run Disney: An Overview for New Runners and a Wine and Dine Trip Report
Lake Sprenkle from the Pretty Much Anything Nerdy Podcast, and Mouse Gen on YouTube, joins us for a look at how to prepare for a Run Disney Race. We discuss registering, training options, where to stay, the Expo prior to the race, and everything you’ll experience on Race Day. We finish up by talking about his experience running races during Disney’s Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend. Happy Training! Follow Lake on his You Tube Channel/Mouse Gen: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN3S4nRhdzR3hQ9HnFE3DfA Find out more about Run Disney at: http://www.rundisney.com Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Contact Steve, Christy, and Chris: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com brightdisneybychris@gmail.com
- DPNov 28, 2019 · 33 min
119 A special “Thanks” to all our listeners
As we celebrate Thanksgiving in the U.S., we’d like to say thank you to all of our listeners. In addition, we’d like to say thank you to all of our guests who have taken time to come on our podcast and share your experiences. We appreciate your support each and every week, and we look forward to having more fun talking Disney Cruise Line with you in the years ahead. Thank You!!!! You can support our show through Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Follow our show via Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast You can connect with Steve, Christy, or Chris via: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com brightdisneybychris@gmail.com Book your next vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com
- DPNov 21, 2019 · 55 min
118 Sailing North to Alaska onboard the Disney Wonder
Set sail in Episode 118 to Alaska onboard the beautiful Disney Wonder. We are joined this episode by listener Emily, whose family loves Disney Parks and National Parks….so this sailing to Alaska was the perfect melding of those two loves. We learn about their experiences onboard the ship with dining and entertainment. We finish up re-capping their amazing Port Adventures, where they were lucky enough to see a pod of Orca’s pass their boat while in Juneau. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode as we set sail to Alaska with Emily and her family. You can support our show via our Patreon program: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast You can connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast Steve: steve@dclpodcast.com Christy: christy@packyourpixiedust.com Chris: brightdisneybychris@gmail.com
- DPNov 18, 2019 · 1 hr 6 min
117 Sailing down the Seine with Adventures by Disney
Set sail down the River Seine with good friend of the show Frank and his wife, as they head out on their first Adventures by Disney River Cruise. We learn all about their first experience traveling with Adventures by Disney, during this 8 day cruise along the Seine River. We hear whats included in an ABD package, all about the ship and its staterooms, dining and entertainment aboard the ship, and finally all the magic surrounding the different ports they visited. So sit back, as we sail down the majestic Seine River with Frank and his wife. You can learn more about Adventures by Disney through their website: http://www.adventuresbydisney.com You can support our show through our Patreon Program: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next vacation with Christy at: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com If you’d like to be a guest on our show, contact Steve at: steve@dclpodcast.com You can connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris via Facebook: Steve: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast Christy: http://www.facebook.com/packyourpixiedust Chris: http://www.facebook.com/brightdisneychris
- DPNov 6, 2019 · 42 min
116 Christy’s Double Dip cruise to Castaway Cay aboard the Dream
Join us for a fun look back at Christy’s Double Dip Cruise to Castaway Cay aboard the Disney Dream this past summer. We have a fun time talking about concierge, dining, the kids clubs, and of course spending time on beautiful Castaway Cay. Enjoy everyone. You can support the show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Contact Steve, Christy, and Chris: Steve: steve@dclpodcast.com http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.twitter.com/dclpodcast Christy: christy@packyourpixiedust.com http://www.facebook.com/packyrpixiedust http://www.twitter.com/packyrpixiedust Chris: brightdisneybychris@gmail.com http://www.facebook.com/brightdisneybychris
- DPOct 31, 2019 · 1 hr
115 Halloween on the High Seas Cruise aboard the Disney Dream
Join us in Episode 15 as we discuss Steve’s family’s experience sailing onboard the Disney Dream. This was a 3 day Halloween on the High Seas cruise out of Port Canaveral. We discuss the Halloween activities onboard the ship, thoughts on sailing a shorter cruise, dining, kids clubs, and the parasailing excursion available at Castaway Cay. Enjoy everyone. You can support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast You can connect with Steve, Christy or Chris via: Steve: steve@dclpodcast.com http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.twitter.com/dclpodcast Christy: christy@packyourpixiedust.com http://www.facebook.com/packyourpixiedust http://www.twitter.com/packyrpixiedust Chris: brightdisneybychris@gmail.com http://www.facebook.com/brightdisneybychris
- DPOct 29, 2019 · 1 hr 5 min
114 Sailing to Alaska onboard the Norwegian Bliss
Listener Chris joins us once again to share his families experience sailing onboard the Norwegian Bliss this Summer to Alaska. Chris and his family have sailed Disney previously, but this time chose to sail in Norwegian’s Haven Suite’s to Alaska aboard the Bliss. We talk about what is included in the Haven, onboard dining, entertainment, and kids club experiences. We then cover the excursions they experienced well sailing through Southeast Alaska. Enjoy everyone. For those interested in attending the Ride for Magical Wishes for Kids, Nov 9, 2019 near Detroit Michigan, click the link below: http://www.members.cyclebar.com You can support our podcast via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast You can contact Steve or Christy via: steve@dclpodcast.com http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.twitter.com/dclpodcast http://christy@packyourpixiedust http://www.facebook.com/packyourpixiedust http://www.twitter.com/packyrpixiedust
- DPOct 18, 2019 · 1 hr 5 min
113 Sailing DCL and the Disney Fantasy for the first time
Listener Kristy joins us to discuss her families first cruise with Disney Cruise Line. They sailed on a 7 night Western Caribbean cruise aboard the Disney Fantasy this past March. We have a good time talking about planning for and experiencing everything Disney Cruise Line has to offer for the first time. Kristy has some great insight on how to navigate a first cruise with younger kids, both on the ship and during the port days. We finish up touching on some family friendly activities around New Orleans (her home town), for those who may be sailing the Disney Wonder out of there in 2020. Enjoy everyone. You can support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Contact Steve and Christy: Steve: steve@dclpodcast.com http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.twitter.com/dclpodcast Christy: christy@packyourpixiedust.com http://www.facebook.com/packyourpixiedust http://www.twitter.com/packyrpixiedust
- DPOct 11, 2019 · 52 min
112 DCL 101: Different stateroom options aboard the Disney Ships
As we continue our DCL 101 series for new cruisers, we are excited to announce Chris Bright has agreed to join our podcast team. Chris brings a wealth of experience from the cruises he’s taken with Disney and several other cruise lines…along with a great sense of humor. In this episode we look into the different stateroom options available to book on the Disney ships. We discuss the staterooms themselves, some of what is included in each room, along with some of the pro’s and con’s we’ve seen in booking each category. We finish up with a quick discussion on which staterooms each of our families likes to book when we can. Enjoy everyone. You can support our podcast via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Connect with Steve and Christy: Steve: steve@dclpodcast.com http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.twitter.com/dclpodcast Christy: christy@packyourpixiedust.com http://www.facebook.com/packyourpixiedust http://www.twitter.com/packyrpixiedust
- DPOct 5, 2019 · 8 min
DCL 201: Episode 1, How we booked our 2020 Summer Cruise
Welcome to Episode one of our new DCL 201 series. During these quick episodes, we are going to talk through how we booked and are planning for our 2020 Summer Cruise. We’ll show you how we use some of the tips and tricks we’ve learned through our travels, and from you our listeners over the past several years, as we plan and book this cruise. We are not perfect, and there are several ways to plan for and book a Disney Vacation. So, it is our hope, that you’ll follow along with us, and if you have any thoughts on how we could do things better, throw it out to us via email or on our facebook page. We will include your thoughts and insights in future episodes. I hope you guys enjoy this new series, and that it helps all of us to cruise a little smarter in the future. Enjoy everyone. Contact Steve and Christy via: Steve: steve@dclpodcast.com http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.twitter.com/dclpodcast Christy: christy@packyourpixiedust.com http://www.facebook.com/packyourpixiedust http://www.twitter.com/packyrpixiedust
- DPOct 2, 2019 · 1 hr 6 min
111 Sailing North to Alaska on the Disney Wonder
Listener Dennis joins us this week to discuss his families latest cruise to Alaska on the Disney Wonder. His family spent several days in Vancouver B.C. before the cruise, so we talk about all the sites his family visited. Once onboard the Wonder, we cover their stateroom, dining, onboard entertainment, and of course all of the amazing Port Adventures they took during their Alaskan Cruise. Enjoy everyone. Find out how you can support our show by becoming a Patron member: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Contact Steve and Christy via: Steve: steve@dclpodcast.com http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.twitter.com/dclpodcast Christy: christy@packyourpixiedust.com http://www.facebook.com/packyourpixiedust http://www.twitter.com/packyrpixiedust
- DPSep 24, 2019 · 47 min
110 Marcus Monroe provides some fun insight into NYC for those sailing aboard the Magic this Fall
Marcus Monroe joins us for a fun look at his hometown, New York City. With the Disney Magic just about to begin her Fall New York Sailings, we turned to Marcus to help us with ideas for those of you visiting the city that never sleeps. We have fun discussing food options, entertainment, traveling via the subway, and even a park where you can practice your juggling. Enjoy everyone. You can follow Marcus Monroe, and see what he’s up to via his website: http://www.marcusmonroe.com Find out how to support our podcast via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Contact Steve and Christy: Steve: steve@dclpodcast.com http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.twitter.com/dclpodcast Christy: christy@packyourpixiedust.com http://www.facebook.com/packyourpixiedust http://www.twitter.com/packyrpixiedust
- DPSep 17, 2019 · 1 hr 16 min
109 A veteran DCL Castaway Club Member explores the British Isles with Royal Caribbean
Long time DCL Cruise and Notably Disney Podcaster, Brett Nachman joins us to discuss his first cruising experience with Royal Caribbean. He sailed on a 12 day British Isles cruise aboard the Brilliance of the Seas. We have a fun time talking about the differences between DCL and RCL, and then we focus on some of the amazing experiences he was able to enjoy, while exploring the different Ports around England, Ireland, Wales, and the Shetland Islands. Enjoy everyone. You can subscribe to Bretts Podcast, Notably Disney through Apple Podcasts, and wherever Podcasts are found. You can reach out to him via Twitter and Email: http://www.twitter.com/bnachmanreports notablydisney@gmail.com You can connect with Steve and Christy via the links below: Steve: steve@dclpodcast.com http://www.twitter.com/dclpodcast http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast Christy: christy@packyourpixiedust.com http://www.facebook.com/packyourpixiedust http://www.twitter.com/packyrpixiedust
- DPSep 10, 2019 · 1 hr 7 min
108 A families Spring Transatlantic sailing aboard the Disney Magic
Listeners Kim and Micah join us to discuss their Spring Transatlantic sailing aboard the Disney Magic. We have a fun time discussing all the extra onboard entertainment offered during this 13 day sailing. We also touch on some of the amazing ports they stopped at, which are usually only available on this East bound crossing. Enjoy everyone. You can support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Contact Steve and Christy via the links below: Steve: steve@dclpodcast.com http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.twitter.com/dclpodcast Christy: christy@packyourpixiedust.com http://www.facebook.com/packyourpixiedust http://www.twitter.com/packyrpixiedust
- DPSep 6, 2019 · 1 hr 8 min
107 Spring Break Cruise to Cabo aboard the Wonder
Listener Gretchen joins us to discuss her families Spring Break Cruise aboard the Disney Wonder to Cabo San Lucas. We have a fun time discussing sailing out of San Diego, dining (including Tiana’s Place), onboard entertainment, the Rain Forest Room, and Port Adventures in Cabo. Enjoy everyone. You can support our show through Patreon via: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Contact Steve and Christy via: Steve: steve@dclpodcast.com http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.twitter.com/dclpodcast Christy: christy@packyourpixiedust.com http://www.facebook.com/packyourpixiedust http://www.twitter.com/packyrpixiedust
- DPAug 29, 2019 · 1 hr 1 min
106 A Families experience vacationing on the Island of Eleuthera, and visiting Light House Point
Join us in Episode 106 as we discuss the beautiful Island of Eleuthera and Light House Point, with a family who has vacationed their the past several years. Jimmy does an amazing job filling us in on the history, the people, and the beauty of this Island located in the Bahama’s. Disney Cruise Line has bought Light House Point, and under the direction of Joe Rohde, plans to develop Light House Point for their newest private stop in the Bahama’s. Enjoy this special look at the Island of Eleuthera. You can support our show via our Patreon program: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Contact Steve and Christy via: Steve: steve@dclpodcast.com http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.twitter.com/dclpodcast Christy: christy@packyourpixiedust.com http://www.facebook.com/packyourpixiedust http://www.twitter.com/packyrpixiedust
- DPAug 27, 2019 · 1 hr 1 min
105 Experiencing D23, and DCL names their next ship the Disney Wish
Listener Chris joins us to discuss his experiences attending the D23 EXPO in Anaheim the weekend of Aug 24, 2019. We have a fun time discussing all aspects of attending this EXPO. During the EXPO, Disney Cruise Line announced the name of their next ship, the Disney Wish. Enjoy everyone. You can support our show via our Patreon program, learn more using the link below: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Connect with Steve and Christy via the links below: Steve: steve@dclpodcast.com http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.twitter.com/dclpodcast Christy: christy@packyourpixiedust.com http://www.facebook.com/packyourpixiedust http://www.twitter.com/packyrpixiedust