In this episode we welcome back Jenny from Dr. Jenny Travels, who is currently on Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas Ultimate World Cruise. Jenny shares her experiences reaching the halfway point of the nine-month journey. Highlights include visits to Japan, the unique experience of seeing Kimodo Dragons on Komodo Island, navigating business on the move, and planning for upcoming stops in India, Dubai, and an immersive journey around Africa due to a change in itinerary. We also got to...

Seth Kubersky from the Unofficial Guides, joins us on this week's live episode as we compare MSC Cruise Line to Disney Cruise Line. Seth is an avid themepark and cruising fan and we couldn't wait to get his take on MSC. We've heard mixed reactions to MSC and were excited to hear Seth's first-hand experience, having sailed MSC multiple times, including in MSC's Yacht Club. How did MSC compare to DCL (and other lines like Royal) across decor, activities, shows, food and service - come hear's...

Dennis joins us this week to share his family's experience sailing Disney Cruise Line on the Disney Magic out of Galveston to Mexico. We love covering Disney's port experiences outside of Port Canaveral, as these overlooked ports sometimes offer a really great option for those not on the East Coast, or looking for something a little bit more manageable than what Port Canaveral offers. Dennis also took some really interesting excursions to the Mayan Ruins and compared those excursions for us...

Carrie, the founder of the Disney Wedding Podcast, and the definitive expert on Disney Fairytale Weddings joins us this week to share her experience with Disney weddings, including weddings on Disney Cruise Line (DCL), and share some of her tips, trips, stories and favorites from covering over 630 Disney weddings across the parks, resorts and cruise line. If you are thinking about a Disney wedding or just love hearing about the amazing world of Disney Fairytale Weddings this is the show for...

Chris in the Concierge Lounge is back to share his experience sailing Disney Cruise Line aboard the Disney Magic on a 5-night Western Caribbean sailing to Mexico from New Orleans. New Orleans has been one of our favorite ports for DCL and we chat with Chris both about his experience in NOLA pre-cruise, and his thoughts on the refreshed Disney Magic and some of his port adventures. Chris also stayed in the Walt Disney Suite on the Magic and it's always a treat to hear about those more elevated...

It's time!! We're sharing our review of our Royal Caribbean sailing aboard the Oasis of the Seas for a 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise to St. Thomas, St. Marteen, and Perfect Day at Coco Cay over our son's Spring Break. This was Sam's first time on RCCL and my second time on RCCL, but also my first time on an Oasis class ship. We're sharing the good, the bad and the ugly. Did Royal win over two die-hard Disney Cruise Line (DCL) fans? Come listen to find out! If you are looking to book your...

Although Disney Cruise Line sails to Alaska from Vancouver, BC, many choose to fly to Seattle ahead of their Disney Cruise either for better flights or just because they want to visit the beautiful Pacific Northwest. If you are planning to come to Seattle ahead of your Disney cruise, or perhaps because you're sailing on a different cruise line ::gasp:: that sails out of Seattle, we've got you covered with our best tips and recommendations on where to stay, what to do, what to eat and how to...

Kevin and his daughter Bert join us this week to share their first experience with Disney Cruise Line, a 4-night sailing on the Disney Dream that turned into an un-planned double-dip at Castaway Cay due to weather. What did Bert think about the kids club, the food, the activities onboard and Castaway? Would Kevin take his family back on Disney Cruise Line in the future? All that and so much more on this week's show. If you are looking to book your next Disney Cruise, then head over to My Path...

Hayley, a long-time Disney Cruise Line fan and friend of the show, joins us live this week to share her experience sailing Celebrity Cruise lines for the first time aboard the Celebrity Silhouette. We're putting Celebrity head-to-head with Disney to see who comes out on top from across service, value, activities, onboard amenities, and, of course food. Thinking about jumping ship from DCL and giving Celebrity a try? This is the episode for you. If you are looking to book your next Disney...

Gabe joins us this week to share some of the mishaps his family experienced aboard a recent sailing on the Disney Fantasy, and how Disney Cruise Line (DCL) handled the bumps along the way to deliver a good experience for everyone onboard. Sometimes problems arise, but it's how the cruise line deals with those problems that reveals the true character of some cruise lines. Where did Disney do well, and where could they have done better? Listent to find out on this week's episode. If you are...

Matt Hochberg, founder of the Royal Caribbean Blog, joins us this week to answer all of our questions ahead of our fast-approaching sailing on RCCL's Oasis of the Seas. Matt is a Royal Caribbean expert, and we were really hoping he might help alleviate some Sam's apprehension about sailing on Royal for the first time. Matt gave us some truly great tips about dining, shows and some Royal-specific offerings we had to try (and a few he recommended we skip). If you're a Disney Cruise Line fan...

Wesley is back from his trip on the Wish and it's time to see if his fears were realized! Wesley is a seasoned Disney Cruise Line (DCL) veteran, but after sailing on Royal Caribbean he was a bit nervous about whether the Wish could live up to an Oasis-class experience, and whether some of the changes Disney implemented from the Dream-class ships to the Triton or Wish-class ships would sour him and his family to the experience. After chatting with him pre-cruise, we think we got him a bit more...

Wesley joins us this week in the first of a two-part series. Wesley reached out because he was a bit apprehensive about sailing on the Disney Wish. He's a seasoned Disney Cruise Line (DCL) veteran, but after sailing on Royal Caribbean he was a bit nervous about whether the Wish could live up to an Oasis-class experience, and whether some of the changes Disney implemented from the Dream-class ships to the Triton or Wish-class ships would sour him and his family to the experience. We attempt to...

Alex (aka Second Dad to the Right) joins us on this week's live episode as we chat about Disney Cruise Line news. We're also chatting about our top-5 reasons to sail Disney Cruise Line, and one reason we think you might want to choose a different cruise line. What pushes us over the edge to loving Disney Cruise Line? Come listen and find out! We're also responding to listener questions and comments live. You can connect with Alex on his Second Dad to the Right Blog. Also check out these great...

Leslie (aka "Point My Soul North on social media and YouTube) joins us this week to check-in from onboard Royal Caribbean's Ultimate World Cruise on the Serenade of the Seas. When we last left leslie in Ep. 390, the cruise was making its way out of South America and toward the end of its first leg in Los Angeles. We're getting the highlights from the second-half of that first leg, and also some early highlights from the ships sailings and initial stops in the Asia-Pacific Region on its way to...

Leslie from Trips with Tykes and the Disney Deciphered podcast joins us this week to chat all about her tips and tricks for sailing with kids on Disney Cruise Line. This episode is jammed packed with everything you need to know about taking kids on DCL. Does the cruise line provide a Diaper Genie or Pack n'Play? What can kids eat onboard? What are the ages for the kids clubs on Disney Cruise Line? Can kids wear swim diapers in the pools on Disney Cruise Line? We answer those questions and...

Dana joins us this week to share his adults-only Disney Cruise Line Trans-Pacific sailing aboard the Disney Wonder. Was there enough for adults to do onboard to keep Dana and his husband occupied all the way from Honolulu to Sydney? We're chatting activities, excursions, shows, food and so much more from this unique DCL sailing. If you want to join the DCL Duo Inaugural Podcast Cruise aboard the Disney Magic for her three-night sailing on June 19, 2024 from Ft. Lauderdale to Nassau and...

CT joins us on this special live bonus episode to discuss the breaking announcements from Disney Cruise Line about the Disney Destiny - the third Wish-class ship in the fleet due to set sail in 2025. DCL announced today that the ship will be themed to "heroes and villains" and teased some potential IP and franchises we'll see onboard including Hercules, 101 Dalmatians, the Incredibles, Marval, Haunted Mansion, Star Wars and so much more. We're breaking down the announcements, and also doing a...

The DCL Dude, Wes, joins us this week as we discuss the future our predictions for the future of Disney Cruise Line. We're chatting about the Panama Canal cruise and sailing from New Orleans, both of which are on hiatus, as well as Lighthouse Point, the Treasure, the Adventure, the last in the Triton class, and beyond. If you want to join the DCL Duo Inaugural Podcast Cruise aboard the Disney Magic for her three-night sailing on June 19, 2024 from Ft. Lauderdale to Nassau and Lookout Cay, you...

Shannon joins us this week to share her family's experience sailing with Disney Cruise Cruise Line down under! This was Shannon and her famiy's first time sailing Disney Cruise Line, and we couldn't wait to get her feedback as an Aussie on DCL and the Disney Wonder. We talked everything from staterooms, to dining, activities and shows. We also loved hearing her feedback on a few things onboard that don't exactly line-up with Australian culture - like tipping. All that and so much more on this...

Former Plan Disney Panelist Angie Gargaro joins us on this special live episode to breakdown the Summer 2025 Itineraries released by Disney Cruise Line (DCL) today. Angie is also a travel advisor with our show sponsor - My Path Unwinding Travel. From the Magic, Wonder, Dream, Fantasy, Wish and Treasure, we're breaking down sailings to the Bahamas, Caribbean, Alaska, Europe and the Mediterranean. Come learn everything you need to know about the latest itineraries on Disney Cruise Line. If you...

Alan and Rachael from Krause Mouse Adventures join us on this week's live bonus episode to share their tips and tricks to make the most of your 2-, 3- or 4-night Disnsey Cruise Line sailing. While conventional wisdom would suggest taking a longer a sailing to get the most out of a cruise vacation, we're chatting through some tips, tricks and strategies, and the pros and cons of shorter sailings. We're also covering some recent DCL news items, and answering listener questions live. All that...

Our good friends Tracy and Michael (aka the DCL Duo Sr.) join us this week to share their amazing 14-night eastbound Panama Canal Cruise with Disney Cruise Line aboard the Disney Magic. Come hear what they got up to in each port, what it was like to sail through the canal, and what special entertainment and food offerings they had onboard this amazing and unique cruise. All that, rapid fire and so much more on this week's episode. If you want to join the DCL Duo Inaugural Podcast Cruise...

Sean joins us on this week's live bonus show to discuss sailing-specific Disney Cruise Line Facebook groups. Disney cruisers are a bit unique in their zeal for joining and participating in groups for the sailings they take on DCL. These groups tend to be quite active, and are a good resource for answering questions, sharing information, meeting you fellow cruisers and building excitement in advance of your cruise. They are also a great to make connections for kids, tweens and teens ahead of...