• Ep. 423 - Lowering Expectations: Michelle's First Disney Cruise Line Sailing
    Jul 20 2024

    Michelle joins us this week to share her family's experience on their first every Disney Cruise Line cruise - a 7-night Eastern Caribbean sailing aboard the Disney Fantasy. Come here all about Michelle's first impressions of DCL from short excursions, to food, to shows and Castaway Cay. Michelle definitely encoutered some hiccups along the way, but was also pleasantly surprised by the onboard offerings and Castaway Cay, including the vegetarian food she experienced onboard. All that and so much more on this episode of the podcast!

    If you are looking to book your next Disney Cruise, then head over to My Path Unwinding Travel so Karen and her team of expert travel professionals can help you find the perfect vacation for you and your family.

    If you use Sea Bands to prevent motion sickness, then you need to check out Blisslets (via our affiliate link), a stylish alternative to traditional sea sickness bands.

    Would you like a little downtime for date night or just some time to reconnect as adults on your next Disney vacation, check out Nanny Land and use affiliate Crown Code: KING85 to get a discount.

    Would you like to send us a question or a comment call our Google Voicemail line at (402) 413-5590 or email us at info@dclduo.com.

    If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. You can also like and follow us on Facebook and Twitter @DCLDuo, or on Instagram @dcl_duo; join our Facebook Group; subscribe to our YouTube channel; or become a supporter of the show over at Patreon. If you want to see even more ways to connect with us just hit up our LinkTree or browse to our website.

    The views in this podcast are our own, and are not those of the Walt Disney family of companies, Disney Cruise Line or the Walt Disney theme parks or resorts.

    We're listed alongside some other great Disney podcasts at: Top 100 Disney Podcasts and Top 30 Disney Cruise Line Podcasts

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Ep. 442 - Bonus - Adventures and Mousecapades: Chatting Disney Cruise Line with Nathan and Alicea
    Jul 16 2024

    Nathan and Alicea, from the Adventures and Mousecapades podcast, join us this week to share their experience and thoughts on Disney Cruise Line. Like us, Nathan and Alicea are Disney fanatics. They are platinum DCL cruisers and love sharing their Disney experiences across all of Disney's portfolio. Come listen as we talk about some of their tips, tricks and favorites from Disney Cruise Line. You can connect with Nathan and Alicea and their show by visiting their website.

    If you are looking to book your next Disney Cruise, then head over to My Path Unwinding Travel so Karen and her team of expert travel professionals can help you find the perfect vacation for you and your family.

    If you use Sea Bands to prevent motion sickness, then you need to check out Blisslets (via our affiliate link), a stylish alternative to traditional sea sickness bands.

    Would you like a little downtime for date night or just some time to reconnect as adults on your next Disney vacation, check out Nanny Land and use affiliate Crown Code: KING85 to get a discount.

    Would you like to send us a question or a comment call our Google Voicemail line at (402) 413-5590 or email us at info@dclduo.com.

    If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. You can also like and follow us on Facebook and Twitter @DCLDuo, or on Instagram @dcl_duo; join our Facebook Group; subscribe to our YouTube channel; or become a supporter of the show over at Patreon. If you want to see even more ways to connect with us just hit up our LinkTree or browse to our website.

    The views in this podcast are our own, and are not those of the Walt Disney family of companies, Disney Cruise Line or the Walt Disney theme parks or resorts.

    We're listed alongside some other great Disney podcasts at: Top 100 Disney Podcasts and Top 30 Disney Cruise Line Podcasts

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    58 mins
  • Ep. 441 - What's Old is New Again: Returning to Disney Cruise Line After a 9-Year Hiatus
    Jul 11 2024

    Beth joins us this week to share her family's experience returning to Disney Cruise Line (DCL) after a nine-year hiatus. Come hear what Beth thought of all the changes DCL has made over the past nine years, and what her family thought of their experience on the second-ever Disney cruise. Beth also shares some great tips and tricks for sailing with a nervous teen and how to connect your teenager with up to make friends onboard before you set sail. All that and more on this episode of the DCL Duo Podcast.

    If you are looking to book your next Disney Cruise, then head over to My Path Unwinding Travel so Karen and her team of expert travel professionals can help you find the perfect vacation for you and your family.

    If you use Sea Bands to prevent motion sickness, then you need to check out Blisslets (via our affiliate link), a stylish alternative to traditional sea sickness bands.

    Would you like a little downtime for date night or just some time to reconnect as adults on your next Disney vacation, check out Nanny Land and use affiliate Crown Code: KING85 to get a discount.

    Would you like to send us a question or a comment call our Google Voicemail line at (402) 413-5590 or email us at info@dclduo.com.

    If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. You can also like and follow us on Facebook and Twitter @DCLDuo, or on Instagram @dcl_duo; join our Facebook Group; subscribe to our YouTube channel; or become a supporter of the show over at Patreon. If you want to see even more ways to connect with us just hit up our LinkTree or browse to our website.

    The views in this podcast are our own, and are not those of the Walt Disney family of companies, Disney Cruise Line or the Walt Disney theme parks or resorts.

    We're listed alongside some other great Disney podcasts at: Top 100 Disney Podcasts and Top 30 Disney Cruise Line Podcasts

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Ep. 440 - Live Bonus Show - Rope Dropping Alaska: An Alaska Sailing on the Disney Wonder with Doug from Rope Drop on Deck
    Jul 9 2024

    Doug, co-host of both Rope Drop on Deck and Rope Drop Radio, joins us this week to share his family's recent experience sailing Disney Cruise Line (DCL) to Alaska on the Disney Wonder. We're focusing on some of the amazing things Doug and his family got up to on their various port adventures, including some booked with third-parties outside of Disney. From Glacier viewing, character photos, kayaking, a photography tour, and the Lumberjack Show, we're talking all about some of the amazing adventures you can have in Alaska. We're also chatting about the recent news out of Disney Cruise Line, including, the Disney Dream's upcoming drydock. All that and more on this episode!!

    You can connect with Doug across social media @RopeDropRadio and @RopeDropOnDeck.

    If you are looking to book your next Disney Cruise, then head over to My Path Unwinding Travel so Karen and her team of expert travel professionals can help you find the perfect vacation for you and your family.

    If you use Sea Bands to prevent motion sickness, then you need to check out Blisslets (via our affiliate link), a stylish alternative to traditional sea sickness bands.

    Would you like a little downtime for date night or just some time to reconnect as adults on your next Disney vacation, check out Nanny Land and use affiliate Crown Code: KING85 to get a discount.

    Would you like to send us a question or a comment call our Google Voicemail line at (402) 413-5590 or email us at info@dclduo.com.

    If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. You can also like and follow us on Facebook and Twitter @DCLDuo, or on Instagram @dcl_duo; join our Facebook Group; subscribe to our YouTube channel; or become a supporter of the show over at Patreon. If you want to see even more ways to connect with us just hit up our LinkTree or browse to our website.

    The views in this podcast are our own, and are not those of the Walt Disney family of companies, Disney Cruise Line or the Walt Disney theme parks or resorts.

    We're listed alongside some other great Disney podcasts at: Top 100 Disney Podcasts and Top 30 Disney Cruise Line Podcasts

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Ep. 439 - A $7 Bill and Cannibal Forks: Sailing from Australia to Hawaii on Disney Cruise Line
    Jul 5 2024

    Amy joins us this week to share her experience from her 15-night sailing from Sydney, Australia to Honolulu, Hawaii with Disney Cruise Line (DCL) aboard the Disney Wonder. Hear all about her amazing port stops in New Caledonia, Fiji, and American Samoa. Plus all the onboard fun with special guest appearances, an equator crossing and experiencing true deja vu after crossing the internatinal dateline and living the same day twice! From food to activities, shore excursions, shows and more, you won't want to miss hearing all about this unique Disney Cruise Line sailing.

    If you are looking to book your next Disney Cruise, then head over to My Path Unwinding Travel so Karen and her team of expert travel professionals can help you find the perfect vacation for you and your family.

    If you use Sea Bands to prevent motion sickness, then you need to check out Blisslets (via our affiliate link), a stylish alternative to traditional sea sickness bands.

    Would you like a little downtime for date night or just some time to reconnect as adults on your next Disney vacation, check out Nanny Land and use affiliate Crown Code: KING85 to get a discount.

    Would you like to send us a question or a comment call our Google Voicemail line at (402) 413-5590 or email us at info@dclduo.com.

    If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. You can also like and follow us on Facebook and Twitter @DCLDuo, or on Instagram @dcl_duo; join our Facebook Group; subscribe to our YouTube channel; or become a supporter of the show over at Patreon. If you want to see even more ways to connect with us just hit up our LinkTree or browse to our website.

    The views in this podcast are our own, and are not those of the Walt Disney family of companies, Disney Cruise Line or the Walt Disney theme parks or resorts.

    We're listed alongside some other great Disney podcasts at: Top 100 Disney Podcasts and Top 30 Disney Cruise Line Podcasts

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Ep. 438 - Live Bonus Show - Audio Mixology: Disney Cruise Line News, Margaritaville at Sea and Virgin Voyages
    Jul 2 2024

    Walter, from Where's Walter Travel, joins us on this week's live episode as we discuss all the news out of Disney Cruise Line (DCL) last week, Walter's recent experience on Margaritaville at Sea's newest ship - the Islander, and Walter also helps us allay my fears about our upcoming Virgin Voyages sailing. On the Disney Cruise Line news front we're chatting about the new themed areas aboard the Adventure, the new Scat Cat Lounge on the Treasure, all the food announcements for the Treasure including Plaza de Coco and Jumbeaux's sweets, as well as the new show coming to Worlds of Marvel. All that, and Walter is teaching us how to mix his favorite margarita!

    You can connect with Walter at his website, on YouTube and across social meda (@WheresWalterTV).

    If you are looking to book your next Disney Cruise, then head over to My Path Unwinding Travel so Karen and her team of expert travel professionals can help you find the perfect vacation for you and your family.

    If you use Sea Bands to prevent motion sickness, then you need to check out Blisslets (via our affiliate link), a stylish alternative to traditional sea sickness bands.

    Would you like a little downtime for date night or just some time to reconnect as adults on your next Disney vacation, check out Nanny Land and use affiliate Crown Code: KING85 to get a discount.

    Would you like to send us a question or a comment call our Google Voicemail line at (402) 413-5590 or email us at info@dclduo.com.

    If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. You can also like and follow us on Facebook and Twitter @DCLDuo, or on Instagram @dcl_duo; join our Facebook Group; subscribe to our YouTube channel; or become a supporter of the show over at Patreon. If you want to see even more ways to connect with us just hit up our LinkTree or browse to our website.

    The views in this podcast are our own, and are not those of the Walt Disney family of companies, Disney Cruise Line or the Walt Disney theme parks or resorts.

    We're listed alongside some other great Disney podcasts at: Top 100 Disney Podcasts and Top 30 Disney Cruise Line Podcasts

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Ep. 437 - Before a Live Studio Audience: The DCL Duo Inaugural Podcast Cruise
    Jun 28 2024

    We're coming to you this week from Animator's Palate with a live studio audience with the wrap-up of our Inaugural DCL Duo Podcast cruise - a 3-night Disney Cruise Line sailing to Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point aboard the Disney Magic. We're sharing our thoughts on the group cruise experience, taking feedback on Lookout Cay from our audience, and answering audience questions. This show was a blast to record, and we're so excited to share it with you. Special thanks to Disney Cruise Line for giving us permission to record this episode in Animator's Palate. It was such a special experience for us to connect with our listeners in this way. Also special thanks to the team at Disney Cruise Line Groups for helping us have this amazing experience with our listeners and to Karen Shelton and her team at My Path Unwinding Travel for organizing this experience and making it as stress-free as possible for us!

    If you are looking to book your next Disney Cruise, then head over to My Path Unwinding Travel so Karen and her team of expert travel professionals can help you find the perfect vacation for you and your family.

    If you use Sea Bands to prevent motion sickness, then you need to check out Blisslets (via our affiliate link), a stylish alternative to traditional sea sickness bands.

    Would you like a little downtime for date night or just some time to reconnect as adults on your next Disney vacation, check out Nanny Land and use affiliate Crown Code: KING85 to get a discount.

    Would you like to send us a question or a comment call our Google Voicemail line at (402) 413-5590 or email us at info@dclduo.com.

    If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. You can also like and follow us on Facebook and Twitter @DCLDuo, or on Instagram @dcl_duo; join our Facebook Group; subscribe to our YouTube channel; or become a supporter of the show over at Patreon. If you want to see even more ways to connect with us just hit up our LinkTree or browse to our website.

    The views in this podcast are our own, and are not those of the Walt Disney family of companies, Disney Cruise Line or the Walt Disney theme parks or resorts.

    We're listed alongside some other great Disney podcasts at: Top 100 Disney Podcasts and Top 30 Disney Cruise Line Podcasts

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    56 mins
  • Ep. 436 - Live Bonus Show - Getting Beyond the Pier: A 5N DVC "First Wave" Sailing with Two Stops at Lookout Cay
    Jun 25 2024

    We're sharing our experience from the 5-night Disney Vacation Club (DVC) member "First Wave" Disney Cruise Line (DCL) sailing aboard the Disney Magic with a stop at Castaway Cay and two stops at Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. Sam is sharing her first impressions of the island, and Brian is providing updates on what's changed between the preview sailing he took and now. We're moving beyond the pier to cover the cultural aspects of the island, the beaches, the food, the merch, the kids areas and so much more.

    If you are looking to book your next Disney Cruise, then head over to My Path Unwinding Travel so Karen and her team of expert travel professionals can help you find the perfect vacation for you and your family.

    If you use Sea Bands to prevent motion sickness, then you need to check out Blisslets (via our affiliate link), a stylish alternative to traditional sea sickness bands.

    Would you like a little downtime for date night or just some time to reconnect as adults on your next Disney vacation, check out Nanny Land and use affiliate Crown Code: KING85 to get a discount.

    Would you like to send us a question or a comment call our Google Voicemail line at (402) 413-5590 or email us at info@dclduo.com.

    If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. You can also like and follow us on Facebook and Twitter @DCLDuo, or on Instagram @dcl_duo; join our Facebook Group; subscribe to our YouTube channel; or become a supporter of the show over at Patreon. If you want to see even more ways to connect with us just hit up our LinkTree or browse to our website.

    The views in this podcast are our own, and are not those of the Walt Disney family of companies, Disney Cruise Line or the Walt Disney theme parks or resorts.

    We're listed alongside some other great Disney podcasts at: Top 100 Disney Podcasts and Top 30 Disney Cruise Line Podcasts

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    1 hr and 18 mins