DCL Podcast

Join Christy and Steve as we continue our DCL 101 series, a series of informative episodes to help you cruise smarter. In this episode we discuss the pro’s and con’s of staying near the airport, at Walt Disney World, and Port Canaveral itself before your next cruise. We also touch on transportation options from each of these areas. We hope this series helps you in planning your next cruise. Enjoy everyone. Connect with Christy, Lake, Steve, and Nova: christy@packyourpixiedust.com mousegenblog@gmail.com steve@dclpodcast.com novabrightwilliams@gmail.com Follow the Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast http://www.threads.net/dcl_podcast Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com

Lauren joins us this week to discuss her latest sailing, aboard the Disney Wonder, on the first ever Trans Pacific sailing for Disney Cruise Line. This sailing left from Honolulu, so we first touch on some of their experiences staying at Aulani prior to this cruise. Then it’s time to set sail for Australia, so we turn our focus to some of the unique experiences Disney had in store for them while onboard: a photographer from National Geographic touched on his experiences in Australia, DCL threw a fun party as they crossed the International Dateline, and more. Then Lauren gives her thoughts on the food and stateroom selection, before we turn to their 3 amazing Port Adventures, featuring stops in Pago Pago, Fiji, and New Caledonia. So if you’re ready for an adventure of a life time, grab your snorkeling gear, and don’t forget your sunscreen, the Southern Cross is leading the way, as we head out on DCL’s first ever Trans Pacific Cruise, aboard the Disney Wonder. Connect with Steve, Christy, Nova, and Lake: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com novabrightwilliams@gmail.com mousegenblog@gmail.com Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast http://www.threads.net/dcl_podcast Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com

Join Steve, Christy, Nova, and Lake as we celebrate the 400th Episode of the DCL Podcast. We decided at 400, it was time to take a look back on how the podcast began, why each of us joined on to help produce it, some of our family’s favorite cruises, and much more. We want to thank our amazing Patreons who have supported this show each and every week, along with all of our listeners…without all of you, and the amazing support you’ve given us and our show, we couldn’t have reached this amazing milestone. So, from the bottom of our hearts, Thank You! And now as they say…..On with the Show!!! Connect with Steve, Christy, Nova, and Lake: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com novabrightwilliams@gmail.com mousegenblog@gmail.com Follow the DCL Podcast Via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast http://www.threads.net/dcl_podcast Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com

Jennifer joins us again to discuss her family’s summer vacation, featuring a Rhine River Cruise, with Adventures by Disney. Jennifer and her family have cruised many times with DCL, and this was their second river cruise. She does a great job discussing what activities are available on the ship, dining options, stateroom set ups, how the Adventure Guides truly make your vacations memorable, and of course all the fun they experienced in the different city’s. Along the way, we do discuss some of the differences between an ABD River Cruise vacation, versus cruising with DCL. So if you’re looking for a more intimate way to see Europe with your spouse and family, Adventure’s by Disney’s River Cruises may just be the next Vacation for you. Connect with Steve, Christy, Nova, and Lake: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com novabrightwilliams@gmail.com mousegenblog@gmail.com Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast http://www.threads.net/dcl_podcast Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com

Steve and Wake are back from their quick 3 day Halloween on the High Seas sailing aboard the Disney Magic, from San Diego. Before the Sailing, they spent a day in Disneyland, so they touch on their thoughts on that day, along with the new DVC Disneyland tower. Then its a quick train ride to San Diego, and off on adventure aboard the Magic. They then turn their thoughts to all the fun they had onboard this quick 3 day sailing: Dinner at Palo, time in the Spa, wine tasting, relaxing watching football, battling it out in trivia, and also their fun Port Adventure to visit La Cava de Marcelo, where they have been making cheese for over 100 years. So if you’re ready for a West Coast Disney adventure, grab your bags and sunglasses…and dont forget your best costume, we’re headed out for a Halloween on the High Seas sailing aboard the beautiful Disney Magic. Connect with Steve, Christy, Nova, and Lake: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com novabrightwilliams@gmail.com mousegenblog@gmail.com Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast http://www.threads.net/dcl_podcast Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com

Lake and Christy discuss the recent DCL early 2025 itineraries.  Reach out to Christy at christy@packyourpixiedust.com to book your next vacation! Connect with Steve, Christy, Nova, and Lake: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com http://mousegenblog.com Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast http://www.threads.net/dcl_podcast Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com

Chris joins us this week to discuss his latest sailing, this time aboard Royal Caribbeans Navigator of the Seas, out of Long Beach. Chris has sailed aboard all of the Disney ships, so its fun to get his thoughts about the differences and similarities between these two cruise lines. We hear all about his stateroom, dining options, and of course all the onboard fun he was able to experience on this West Coast sailing. So if you’re ready, lets set sail with Chris aboard one of Royal Caribbeans Iconic Ships, the Navigator of the Seas. Connect with Steve, Christy, Nova, and Lake: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com Novabrightwilliams@gmail.com http://mousegenblog.com Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast http://www.threads.net/dcl_podcast Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com

Christy and her family just returned from a Halloween on the High Seas sailing aboard the Disney Wish. This was a 3 day sailing from Port Canaveral featuring stops in Nassau and Castaway Cay. She sat down a couple times during the cruise to talk about their experiences boarding the ship without a passport (ooops, left it at home?), then they turned to all the fun they had onboard, along with her sons thoughts, as they had fun on this 3 night cruise. So grab your costume and trick or treat bag, were headed out on the High Seas for a Halloween sailing aboard the Disney Wish. Connect with Steve, Christy, Nova, and Lake: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com novabrightwilliams@gmail.com mousegenblog@gmail.com Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast http://www.threads.net/dcl_podcast Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com

Author, Speaker, Trainer, Coach, Podcast Host, Jeff Kober joins us this week to discuss some memorable Disney moments, as the company turns 100 years today. Jeff’s latest book, A Century of Powerful Disney Insights, Volume 1, 1923 – 1973 The Walt and Roy Years, is a look back at some of the pivotal moments which helped build the Disney Company into what it is today. Jeff’s passion for Disney storytelling and management style, truly comes through in our discussion, and continues in the books he’s written. So if you’re ready for a fun look back on some of the poignant moments which has helped bring the Disney Company to their 100th Anniversary, then sit back and enjoy the story telling of this amazing author, Jeff Kober. Connect with and follow Jeff through his consulting business and website: http://www.disneyinsights.com Buy your copy of Jeffs latest book through Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Century-Powerful-Disney-Insights-Inspiration/dp/B0CK3H51V9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=20SKOJ7WBVM5C&keywords=jeff+kober+disney&qid=1697416768&sprefix=jeff+kober+disney%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-1 Connect with Steve, Christy, Nova, and Lake: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com novabrightwilliams@gmail.com mousegenblog@gmail.com Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast http://www.threads.net/dcl_podcast Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com

Connect with Steve, Christy, Nova, and Lake: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com novabrightwilliams@gmail.com mousegenblog@gmail.com Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast http://www.threads.net/dcl_podcast Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com