DCL Podcast

Disney Cruise Line released some of the new experiences, Disney Cruise Line guest will get encounter, when they set sail on DCL’s newest ship, the Disney Treasure. We cover our thoughts on what was released, along with what wasn’t, and then we touch on initial sailing itineraries and dates, for this much anticipated ship! 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

Donna joins us this week to discuss her family’s latest vacation, an Adventures by Disney Trip to Norway. She and her family have travelled with ABD several times, so it was fun to hear how this trip compared to many of her other land based Adventures. Donna does a great job talking about planning for this trip, and explaining the differences between ABD and your typical cruise vacation. We finish up by hearing about the incredible adventures they had, as they travelled through Norway. With that said, its time to pack your bags and head out to the land of the Mid Night Sun, we’re off to Norway with Adventures by Disney. 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 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFg4roSA0yy1qnCySn4tTdQ 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

As Disney Cruise Line gets ready to reveal the Disney Treasure, join us for a rebroadcast, as we set sail for Papenburg Germany, to learn about the Meyer Werft ship building company.  Meyer Werft is the ship yard which built the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy, and has been commissioned to build Disney Cruise Lines 3 new ships. Through one of Meyer Werft’s tour guides, we learn about the history of Meyer Werft, the ship building process, and look into the future of what the next generation of ships will look like.  To learn more about Meyer Werft and see a fun youtube video of the float out of the Disney Fantasy, check out the links below:

Fall is just about upon us, and Disney Cruise Lines Halloween on the High Seas sailings kick off this Sept 9, aboard the Disney Magic. So join us in this fun episode as Steve and Christy discuss all the Spooktacular fun you and your family can enjoy, as you set sail with DCL this Fall. We cover the activities and events we have experienced during our past Halloween on the High Seas sailings, and focus on the new additions which DCL has announced for this Fall. So get ready for spooky stories, treats, character meet ups, trick or treating, and of course Mickeys Mousequerade party up on the pool deck, as we set sail for Halloween on the High Seas with Disney Cruise Line. 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

Wes from the DCL Dude Podcast and Chris from the Concierge Lounge join Steve this week for a fun all around Disney Cruise conversation. All three of our family’s sailed to Alaska this Summer (although, all on different cruise lines), so we start off by talking about our experiences, and why Alaska is just a magical place to cruise. We then hit a bunch of random Disney Cruise topics from the just announced stern characters on the Disney Treasure, to Disney Band+, Light House Point, and more! Enjoy this fun conversation with Wes and Chris! Follow Wes at the DCL Dude Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dcl-dude-podcast/id1293289057 Connect with Steve, Christy, Nova, and Lake: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.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

Jenni joins us this week to discuss her family’s first time sailing the Disney Magic to the Southern Caribbean. This was a 7 night sailing out of Puerto Rico, with stops in Antigua, St. Lucia, Aruba, and Bonaire. These are ports which are on many cruisers bucket list, so we spend the majority of the show talking about the experiences they had in each of them. But before that, we touch on planning for a cruise like this with a younger child, how they got to and from Puerto Rico, and of course all the fun they had onboard the Magic. So if you’re ready to head out for ports unknown, pack those bags, grab your suntan lotion, and don’t forget your best sunglasses, we’re headed out to explore the Southern Caribbean aboard the beautiful Disney Magic. Connect with Steve, Christy, Nova, and Lake: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.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 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFg4roSA0yy1qnCySn4tTdQ Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com

Tamara and her family our first time Disney Cruise Line Cruisers, and they join us this week to discuss their family’s first time sailing aboard the Disney Fantasy. We have a great time discussing their Disney background, why they decided to start cruising, how they went about planning for this cruise, and of course we finish off with all the onboard fun and port adventures they experienced. So join us this week as we follow this amazing family, as they set out to sea aboard the beautiful Disney Fantasy. 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 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFg4roSA0yy1qnCySn4tTdQ 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

We’ve got a fun double trip report for you this week, as Derry and Kristi join us to discuss their family’s summer cruises to Europe. Kristi’s family sailed on a 7 night Mediterranean cruise, with stops in Italy, France, and Spain. Derry’s family sailed on an 11 night cruise, featuring stops in Greece, Italy, France, and Spain. They both are a wealth of information on getting to Europe, planning days prior to and after the cruise, along with all of their thoughts on what they decided to do in each port. As a bonus, we also touch on Disneyland Paris (where each of them had gone recently), and Krisiti’s time in London after her cruise. So if you’re ready for a Grand European Adventure, get those bags packed, pass ports set, and dont forget your sense of Adventure, we’re headed out to explore the Mediterranean and beyond, aboard the beautiful Disney Dream. 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 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFg4roSA0yy1qnCySn4tTdQ Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com

Author Jim Korkis joins us to discuss the beginning history of Disney Cruise Line. The beginnings of the cruise line were much more complicated than Michael Eisner waking up one day, and saying “Lets start a Cruise Line!”. Jim does an amazing job weaving this tale together. Enjoy Part 1 of this multi part series, as we look back to the events that brought about the Disney Cruise Line. You can buys Jims books through all Major books stores, click below for his site on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jim%20Korkis/author/B000APY7BS

Join us for our July Cabana’s Show. We touch on a myriad of topics surrounding Disney Cruise Line, including our thoughts on the Rumored Haunted Mansion Bar on the Treasure, updates on protocols to sail out of Australia, increased fee’s to dine at Palo, Enchante, and Remy (yes, we still think its worth it), whats going up with the Global 1, plus much more. 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 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFg4roSA0yy1qnCySn4tTdQ Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com