DCL Podcast

Fall is just about upon us, and Disney Cruise Lines Halloween on the High Seas sailings kick off this September 11, aboard the Disney Magic. So join us in this minisode as Chris and Steve discuss all the spooktacular fun you and your family will enjoy, as you set sail with DCL this Fall. We cover what activities and events we have experienced during our past Halloween on the High Seas Sailings, and then focus on what new additions DCL has announced you and your family will be able to experience this Fall. So get ready for spooky stories, treats, character meet ups, trick or treating, Mickeys Mousequrade, and for all the adults out there, a villianous takeover of some of your favorite Adult Lounges. Fall is upon us, and we’re headed out to sea to experience all the fun Disney Cruise Line offers during their Halloween on the High Seas Sailings. Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com chriszbright@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

Melissa joins us this week to discuss her and her son’s Andrews cruise from the Hawaiian Islands, back to Vancouver. This was Melissa’s first sailing back onboard the Wonder after a few years, so they were excited to get back on and experience some of the changes on the ship. We discuss her thoughts on the ship, their stateroom (should you get a balcony when sailing the Hawaiian Islands), tropical themed menus in the dining rooms, special entertainment and lectures, and finish with all of the amazing port adventures they experienced as they sailed through the Islands. So grab your sunglasses, Castaway Club back pack, and your sense of Adventure, we’re setting sail around the Hawaiian Islands aboard the beautiful Disney Wonder. Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com chriszbright@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

Debra joins us this week to discuss her thoughts and experiences after sailing aboard the Galactic Starcruiser, the Halcyon, for the first time. Beware, we do touch on some SPOILERS. She does a great job talking about developing her own character for the sailing, what Disney sends you before your voyage to prepare you, and then her thoughts on her stateroom, the food, and the entertainment provided. But the majority of this episode truly focuses on her experiences while interacting with the other guests, the environment she was placed in, and of course all the amazing characters who make up this incredible experience. So if you have it in you, it’s time to dust off those old Jedi Robes, grab your light saber, and hope the Force is with you, we’re blasting off into space aboard the Galactic Star Cruiser Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com chriszbright@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

Megan joins us this week to discuss two of her family’s cruises which they took earlier this year aboard Disney Cruise Line. The first was a Marvel Day at Sea aboard the Disney Magic out of Miami, and the second was a quick two day cruise aboard the Disney Wonder out of San Diego. Megan and her family also upgraded their state room at he port in Miami, to a one bedroom concierge cabin, so we discuss how that works and her thoughts on sailing concierge the first time. In addition, we touch on her thoughts on Marvel Day at Sea, spending 2 days at Castaway Cay this sailing, and finally what it’s like to sail on a quick two night sailing. So grab your cape and shield, along with your swim wear when you hit the beach, we’re setting sail on Marvel Day at Sea aboard the Magic, followed by a quick trip to Ensenada on the Disney Wonder. Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com chriszbright@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

Join us for our August Cabana’s show, where we discuss a variety of topics. In this episode we touch on how to save money when you book your next Disney Cruise, update some of our thoughts regarding the Staterooms on the Disney Wish, and Chris finishes the show covering changes which were made to the Magic Key Program(the annual pass program) which is returning to the Disneyland Resort. Thanks as always for joining us. Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com chriszbright@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

Bryan joins us this week to discuss his family’s latest sailing aboard the Disney Dream out of Port Canaveral this past Spring. This was his family’s first time sailing aboard a Dream Class ship, so we have a fun time hearing his thoughts in regards to the differences between them and the Classic ships. We of course touch on the kids clubs, dining, onboard fun, thoughts on picking staterooms with a family of 6, and of course how they spent their day on Castaway Cay. So grab your swim suit, snorkel gear, and don’t forget your parrot for Pirate Night, we’re setting sail to the Bahamas aboard the beautiful Disney Dream. Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com chriszbright@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

Doug joins us this week to discuss his family’s experiences sailing with Disney Cruise Line, and also the latest cruise he and his wife took aboard the Disney Wonder (a repositioning cruise between San Diego and Vancouver, British Columbia). We start off discussing why his kids, as teens, still enjoy sailing on DCL. Then we turn the focus to this cruise, which only he and his wife sailed on (featuring stops in San Francisco and Victoria). This was the first time that they had sailed concierge, so we cover all aspects of what Concierge provides, along with the Port Adventures they experienced in San Francisco and Victoria. So pack your bags, your sense of adventure, and your willingness to explore, where headed north along the West Coast to Canada, aboard the beautiful Disney Wonder Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com chriszbright@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

Alex and Anthony join us this week to discuss their second sailing aboard the Disney Wonder, this time to Alaska. These two Disney Cruise Line fans were engaged aboard the Disney Wonder the first time they sailed on her, so they wanted to get back onboard as soon as they could. We hear all about pre-planning for their trip to Alaska, spending time in Vancouver beforehand, and then all the initial fun they had onboard. Unfortunately, half way through this sailing, Alex tested Positive for Covid. They both then give a detailed account of their experiences from that point forward. They touch on spending time in isolation, and what DCL provided them while onboard, and when they disembarked the ship, to how they followed up with them when they returned home. Unfortunately, Covid is still a factor when it comes to cruising, and we want to give Alex and Anthony a huge thank you for coming on and sharing their experience. Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com chriszbright@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

Alex joins me on this minisode to discuss his thoughts about the new Edge Club aboard the Disney Wish (there is an Edge Club on every Disney Ship). We cover his over all thoughts on the Disney Wish, and then turn our focus to the Edge, the club for kids ages 11-14. Alex discusses why Ice Breakers are still important to attend on the first night, his over all thoughts on the new space aboard the Wish, what activity’s happen each day in the club (and of course some of his favorites), and finish off discussing the new Hero Zone as well. We hope this minisode helps your tweens get the most out of the Edge, next time they’re sailing with you aboard a Disney Cruise Line ship. Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com chriszbright@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

Our four family’s are back from sailing aboard the beautiful Disney Wish, on a four night sailing out of Port Canaveral. The Disney Wish is a beautiful new ship, and definitely has many new changes to its design, flow of people, and experiences, then the previous four. We do our best to give your our thoughts on the ship, and tips to navigate it to make your sailing the best it can be, as you get ready to sail on her. We touch on staterooms, dining, entertainment, pool deck changes, kids clubs, adult spaces, and try to give you some of the places we enjoyed most while sailing aboard her. So pack your best cruise wear and imagination, and don’t forget to grab your wand as you board, we’re setting sail for new adventures aboard the beautiful Disney Wish. Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com chriszbright@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