Sarah joins us this week for a special bonus episode about her eperience sailing on the Disney Wish during Hurricane Milton. How did Disney Cruise Line (DCL) handle the impact of the hurricane which extended Sarah's voyage to 6-nights, and resulted in the cancelation of the voyage immediately following. What should you know before setting sail during hurricane season? Come find out! If you are looking to book your next Disney Cruise, then head over to My Path Unwinding Travel so Karen and her...

Tinfoil Mouse Ears joins us this week as we prognosticate about possible new ports-of-call for Disney Cruise Line (DCL) as the fleet expands rapidly to 13 ships. Where in the U.S., indeed where in the world, might DCL decide to sail next? Come listen as CT and Sam break down all the possibilities.  You can connect with CT as Tin Foil Mouse Ears across Twitter, Threads and Instagram. If you are looking to book your next Disney Cruise, then head over to My Path Unwinding Travel so Karen and her...

Dave and Jennelle join us to share their family's first experience aboard the Disney Wish, a 3N sailing from Port Canaveral with stops at Nassau and Castaway Cay. With grandparents in two, we couldn't wait to hear about this family's experience wiht multigenerational cruising!! You can follow along on Dave and Jennelle's furture adventures and connect with them at their Wonderland Warblers website. If you are looking to book your next Disney Cruise, then head over to My Path Unwinding Travel...

Rebecca, the creator behind the DCL Community, joins us this week as we build our own "fantasy" Disney Cruise Line (DCL) ships. From existing favorites, to blue sky ideas, we're outfitting our own ships with their own themes, names, atrium and stern characters, itineraries, dining, shows, and so much more. Full of lifes and fun, this is one episode not to miss!! You can connect with Rebecca and her fabulous community on Instagram and Facebook. If you are looking to book your next Disney...

Chris joins us this week to share his family's experience sailing on Celebrity Cruise Line to Alaska, and helps us compare the experience to his prior experiences with Disney Cruise Line (DCL). From excursions and shows, to dining, staterooms, service and more. Would Chris and his family sail Celebrity again? Come listen to find out. 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...

Tracy joins us this week as we discuss our favorite adult activities on Disney Cruise Line (DCL). From adult-only dining in Palo, Remy or Enchanté, to bars, shows, pool area, onboard activities, shore excursions the spa and more! Put the kids to bed, grab your ID, and let's head to the District to unwind with some adult-only fun onboard DCL. 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...

Linley joins us this week to share her family's first experience with Disney Cruise Line (DCL) - a 3-night sailing on the Disney Wish from Port Canaveral with stops at Nassay and Castaway Cay. Linley sailed with her husband and their three children, including a 15-month old. How did Linley and her kids fare on this 3-night adventure? What did they think about the onboard activities, the kids clubs, shows, dining, Castaway Cay and the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique? Come listen and find out if...

In this week’s episode of the DCL Duo podcast, we catch up with returning guests Jenny (aka Dr. Jenny Travels) and Leslie (aka Point My Soul North) after their incredible nine-month journey aboard Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas as part of the Ultimate World Cruise. They share their experiences adjusting back to life on land, memorable moments from their European leg, and highlights like the emotional final days at sea. From volcanic eruptions in Iceland to protests in Amsterdam and...

Ryan joins us this week to share his experience with a Western Caribbean sailing aboard Princess Cruise Lines. What did Ryan think of his experience and how did it compare to Disney Cruise Line (DCL)? We're pitting the two cruise lines head-to-head across staterooms, food, shows and so much more. Which cruise line comes out on top? Who has the better value? Come hear what Ryan thinks on this "versus" episode of the DCL Duo Podcast. If you are looking to book your next Disney Cruise, then head...

Sam and CT (our good friend from Tinfoil Mouse Ears) are sharing all the details from Disney Cruise Line's (DCL) grand reveal of the Disney Adventure. From a roller coaster at sea to multiple new dining venues and so much more, we're breaking down all the announcements so you can make the most of your adventure on Disney's newest ship when she sets sail on December 15, 2025. All that and more, including booking dates, on this special live edition of the DCL Duo podcast. You can connect with...

Scott joins us this week to share his experience surprising his duagther with not one, but two, Disney Cruise Line (DCL) cruises. The first was aboard the Disney Magic from Fort Lauderdale, and the second was aboard the Disney Wish from Port Canveral. As a bonus, Scott snagged a coveted Concierge upgrade on his Wish sailing, for an added family surprise. Come hear what Scott thought about his first sailings on the Magic and the Wish, and his first ever experience with Concierge. If you are...

We are virgins no more! It's time for our review of Virgin Voyages after our 4-night sailing on the Valiant Lady with stops in Key West and Bimini. It's a supersized show because we had so much to cover - the ship, our overall impressions, what the Mega Rockstar experience was like, activities, port stops, Virgin's crew and service, and, of course, the food! Will we sail Virgin again - come find out. All that and so much more on this week's bonus episode. If you are looking to book your next...

Marie joins us to share her family's first experience with Disney Cruise Line (DCL) - a 7-night Western Caribbean sailing on the Disney Fantasy with stops at Nassau, Grand Cayman, Cozumel and Castaway Cay. From shore excursions, to a multi-generational cruise, sailoing concierge and sailing with a special needs kid, we're covering it all. Was Disney Cruise Line the family vacation Marie was hoping? Come find out! If you are looking to book your next Disney Cruise, then head over to My Path...

Emily from "We Do Disney Right" and "We Do Disney Travel" joins us this week for our live show as we discuss some Disney Cruise Line (DCL) news, answer a listener question, and also chat about the various ships in the Disney Cruise Line fleet and which one might be right for families, adults, multi-generational cruising and more. Buckle-up for a fun discussion as we break down all the DCL ships. All that and more on this week's live episode. If you'd like to connect with Emily, you can find...

Stephan joins us this week to share his experience aboard the Disney Dream on a Disney Cruise Line (DCL) 13-night Transatlantic voyage. Stephani is an author who likes to treat cruises as an opportunity for a bit of a writer's retreat. He shared his strategied for working onboard, and, of course, his thoughts on the shows, food and the unique commaraderie that comes form a longer DCL sailing. Come take a relaxing sea-day filled voyage with Stephani across the Atlantic! You can connect with...

Angie returns to the show this week from our fabulous show sponsor, My Path Unwinding Travel, to share her experience with group cruising on Disney Cruise Line. Why take a group cruise on DCL? How do you plan a group cruise? What perks do you get from a group cruise? We're covering all that a dash of Disney Cruise Line news, updates on Lookout Cay, and a whole lot of laughs. Don't miss this fantastic episode. If you are looking to book your next Disney Cruise, then head over to My Path...

Kelly joins us this week to share her family's experience with Adventures by Disney (ABD) on an inaugural ABD Adriatic Cruise in partnership with Ponant Cruises. This amazing 7-night adventure embarked from Venice on a small ship for an intimate cruise to Croatia and Montenegro. From the fabulous ports and excursions, to entertainment, ship's and amenities and food, we're getting Kelly's feedback on this amazing adventure. We're also getting Kelly's thoughts on how it stacks up to her...

Gina joins us this week to share her family's first experience with Disney Cruise Line (DCL) on a 7-night Western Caribbean sailing aboard the Disney Fantasy with stops at Cozumel, Falmouth, Grand Cayman and Castaway Cay. Although weather wreaked a bit of havoc on their sailing, Gina's family rolled with the changes and had a fabulous time onboard. But, even though Disney Cruise Line exceeded expectations by all account, Gina and her family may not be rushing back to DCL for very interesting...

Larry and Denise join us this week to share their experience sailing on Virgin Voyages' Valiant Lady for a 5N cruise to the Dominican Republic and Bimini. We're sailing Virgin ourselves in just under two weeks, and couldn't wait to hear how the experience compared to Disney Cruise Line (DCL), and all of Larry and Denise's amazing tips and tricks to make the most of our experience onnboard. Ever been curious what an adult-only cruise line might be like? This is the episode for you. We're...

Jason joins us this week all the way from Amsterdam to share his family's first experience with Disney Cruise Line - a 4-night sailing on the Disney Wish from Port Canaveral sailing to Nassau and Castaway Cay. What did Jason's family think about Disney Cruise Line? Will they go back? We're covering food, onboard activities, ports, shows and more to see if Jason will be booking another Disney cruise, or if DCL was a one-and-done for him and his family. If you are looking to book your next...

Alan and Rachael Krause, from Krause Mouse Adventures, join us this week to share their experience from their recent 7-night Souther Caribbean Disney Cruise Line (DCL) sailing from San Juan aboard the Disney Magic. From unique ports and excursions to onboard fun, we're covering it all!! The Southern Caribbean is one of our absolute favorited and Alan and Rachael's experience certainly highlights why. If you are looking to book your next Disney Cruise, then head over to My Path Unwinding...

Karen Shelton from our show sponsor, My Path Unwinding Travel, joins us on this special live bonus episode as we break down the newly released itineraries, pricing and booking dates for the Destiny, Disney Cruise Line's (DCL) newest ship, setting sail next November. Want to be amongst the first to experience the heroes and villains theming aboard the Destiny, be sure to check out this episode for all the details. If you are looking to book your next Disney Cruise, then head over to My Path...

Kevin joins us on this week's bonus episode to share what life is like for a Coast Guard rescue swimmer. Keving is a big Disney Cruise Line fan, but is also a rescue swimmer and rescue swim instructor for the U.S. Coast Guard. We were so humbled to be able to highlight the important work that Kevin and the Coast Guard do each and every day to keep us safe. Kevin shares stories from his time doing water rescues and rescues off cruise ships. We hope you enjoy learning a bit more about these...

Kenton joins Sam this week to chat all about his Disney Cruise Line (DCL) 13-Night Eastbound Transatlantic sailing on the Disney Dream. We love covering these special cruises on Disney and Sam had a blast hearing all about the unique ports, activities, shows and food! If you're thinking about a Transatlantic cruise with Disney, come hear all about it on this week's show! If you are looking to book your next Disney Cruise, then head over to My Path Unwinding Travel so Karen and her team of...