DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast

Ep. 685 - Live Bonus Show - A Disney Wish Vow Renewal on Castaway Cay (+ Big News!)

Emily and Scott join us to share the full story of their vow renewal on Castaway Cay during a Disney Wish sailing — the planning, the timeline, the moment they ended up in the ocean in their wedding clothes — plus our big sponsor announcement. In this episode: Why they chose the Disney Wish and Castaway Cay for their vow renewal The real timeline of the day, from hair and makeup to the ceremony Coordinating a 50-person group across cabanas, dining, and photos Why Castaway Cay not being your last sailing day changes everything What they'd tell other couples considering a DCL wedding or vow renewal Introducing our new show sponsor "It was beyond anything that I imagined, that special connection that we had. And that moment in time, I will certainly cherish that forever. It was really special." Support the Show: Ready to set sail? Book your next Disney Cruise Line vacation with our show sponsor, We Do Travel Right — the crew that handles the planning, so you can focus on relaxing! Subscribe today to DCL Magazine — use promo code DCLDUO for 10% off Stay Connected with the DCL Duo:Website | Instagram | Facebook | Facebook Group We're Ranked as a Top Podcast by Feedspot:Top 30 Disney Cruise Line Podcasts (#1), Top 20 Cruise Podcasts (#2), Top Disney Podcasts (#4), Top 20 Disney Cruise Line Influencers (#12) The views expressed in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the views of the Walt Disney Company, Disney Cruise Line or any other travel provider discussed or mentioned.

Ep. 684 - Was 7-Nights on the Destiny too Many? An Honest Take.

Nathan and Alicea from Adventures and Mousecapades just got back from a brand-new 7-Night Eastern Caribbean sailing on the Disney Destiny, hitting two ports the Destiny doesn't usually visit: St. Martin and San Juan. Nathan even crewed an actual 1980s America's Cup 12-meter racing yacht in St. Martin, no motors, no electric winches involved. We break down the whole week. In this episode: Why Nathan and Alicea picked the second 7-Night Eastern sailing over the more common Western itinerary, and what it took to snag two staterooms at their booking window A full breakdown of the 12-meter America's Cup regatta excursion in St. Martin, including how crew roles get assigned and how these boats moor with zero motors Their honest verdict on the Destiny's Grand Hall vs. the Treasure's, plus first reactions to the Marvel theming throughout the ship A 500-year-old fort in San Juan, a stop at Casa Bacardi, and why Alicea started photographing the historical placards instead of reading them onboard Their take on the Sanctum's signature drink, a new Kentucky bourbon-aged ale worth hunting down, and which drinks are actually worth the tasting slots Which villain show, Hercules or Dr. Facilier, won the week, and the audience member who filmed anyway right after being told not to "They host, quite frankly, one of my absolute favorite shore excursions ever." — Nathan, on St. Martin Support the Show: Ready to set sail? Book your next Disney Cruise Line vacation with our show sponsor, We Do Travel Right — the crew that handles the planning, so you can focus on relaxing! And don't forget to check out DCL Magazine — your ultimate guide to Disney Cruise Line tips and tricks! Use promo code DCLDUO for 10% off at the DCL Magazine store. Stay Connected with the DCL Duo: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Facebook Group We're Ranked as a Top Podcast by Feedspot: Top 30 Disney Cruise Line Podcasts (#1) | Top 20 Cruise Podcasts (#2) | Top Disney Podcasts (#4) | Top 20 Disney Cruise Line Influencers (#12) The views expressed in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the views of the Walt Disney Company, Disney Cruise Line or any other travel provider discussed or mentioned.

Ep. 683 - Live Bonus Show - A Disney Content Creator's Honest Take on Disney Cruise Line

Kevin — you might know him as @dadslovedisney — joins Sam and Brian LIVE for a wide-ranging conversation about Disney Cruise Line, his journey as a content creator, and his honest take on the Hyperspace Lounge after his most recent Disney Wish sailing. He also shares the story of how he proposed to his now-wife on a Disney cruise, and it's a genuinely sweet one. In this episode: Kevin's Disney Cruise Line origin story, including his cabin proposal His honest take on the Hyperspace Lounge aboard the Disney Wish Building @dadslovedisney and lessons learned as a content creator A new game — Sail It, Skip It, Sink It — put to the test with Kevin Kevin's favorite DCL dad moments The latest Disney Cruise Line news Support the Show:Book your next Disney cruise with our fabulous show sponsor We Do Travel Right. Tell them the DCL Duo sent you! Subscribe today to DCL Magazine — use promo code DCLDUO for 10% off Stay Connected with the DCL Duo:Website | Instagram | Facebook | Facebook Group We're Ranked as a Top Podcast by Feedspot:Top 30 Disney Cruise Line Podcasts (#1), Top 20 Cruise Podcasts (#2), Top Disney Podcasts (#4), Top 20 Disney Cruise Line Influencers (#12) The views expressed in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the views of the Walt Disney Company, Disney Cruise Line or any other travel provider discussed or mentioned.

Ep. 682 - Live Bonus Show - Is ABD's South Africa Trip the Ultimate Disney Adventure — or a Logistics Marathon?

Ashley's family turned a corner on a South Africa game drive and came face to face with an angry male rhino — who chased their Jeep for 15 minutes straight. That's one of many stories from their Adventures by Disney safari, shared live on this episode along with a real look at everything it takes to prep for 10 days of Jeeps, flights, and almost no downtime. In this live episode: A rhino chase, a packing list, and 14+ months of vaccine prep — the real logistics of an ABD safari How the trip compares to Disney Cruise Line, and who the South Africa itinerary is really for The guides who make the trip, and a moving account of South Africa's history woven into the tour Live viewer questions on timing, allergies, and packing DCL Magazine — your ultimate guide to Disney Cruise Line tips and tricks! Use promo code DCLDUO for 10% off. Stay Connected with the DCL Duo:Website | Instagram | Facebook | Facebook Group We're Ranked as a Top Podcast by Feedspot:Top 30 Disney Cruise Line Podcasts (#1) | Top 20 Cruise Podcasts (#2) | Top Disney Podcasts (#4) | Top 20 Disney Cruise Line Influencers (#12) The views expressed in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the views of the Walt Disney Company, Disney Cruise Line or any other travel provider discussed or mentioned.

Ep. 681 - Would You Run 100 Miles the Day Before a Disney Cruise?

He crossed the finish line of a 100-mile ultramarathon in the Florida Keys, showered on the beach, and drove straight to Fort Lauderdale to board the brand-new Disney Destiny the next morning. Nine-time DCL sailor Josh joins us to break down how he pairs grueling endurance races with Disney cruises — and what boarding a ship on legs that just ran four marathons back to back actually feels like. In this episode: How Josh turned Disney cruising from post-race recovery into a full-blown tradition across nine sailings The wild 24 hours between crossing the finish line at Keys 100 and boarding at Port Everglades Why trip insurance won't cover an ultramarathon-plus-cruise combo, and what that risk actually looks like His honest take on the Destiny's dining, entertainment, and Wish-class layout, including one hot take about Lookout Cay vs. Castaway Cay The one piece of advice he gives every Disney cruiser: be fluid, not over-scheduled What's next for his race-and-sail tradition "There is no moment like when they finally check your last passport, your last little thing, and you're like, OK, we're here." Support the Show: DCL Magazine — use promo code DCLDUO for 10% off Stay Connected with the DCL Duo: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Facebook Group We're Ranked as a Top Podcast by Feedspot: Top 30 Disney Cruise Line Podcasts (#1) | Top 20 Cruise Podcasts (#2) | Top Disney Podcasts (#4) | Top 20 Disney Cruise Line Influencers (#12) The views expressed in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the views of the Walt Disney Company, Disney Cruise Line or any other travel provider discussed or mentioned.