

DCL Podcast
Christy Pudyk & Lake Sprenkle
Disney Cruise Line Podcast featuring travel tips, history, and news
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Jun 3, 2022 • 1h 5min
288 Christy and Anthony from “The Magical Wanderlust Podcast” talk about their recent cruise on the Magic
Christy and Anthony, from the Magical Wanderlust Podcast, recently sailed together on the Disney Magic out of Miami. It’s a fun look back with both of them as they sailed without their family’s, as we get their takes on dining, onboard entertainment, spending time in the spa, and finally spending an amazing day on Castaway Cay. Not only do they recount their experiences, as travel agents, they give out some of their best advice to help you and your family’s cruise a little smarter when you’re back onboard. So grab your Minnie Ears, and don’t forget your sunglasses and sense of humor….we’re headed out to sea with two fun loving friends aboard the beautiful Disney Magic.
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http://www.magicalwanderlustadventures.com
http://www.facebook.com/magicalwanderlustadventures
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steve@dclpodcast.com
christy@packyourpixiedust.com
chriszbright@gmail.com
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May 30, 2022 • 59min
287 May’s Cabana’s Episode: Covid Testing Changes, New Halloween on the High Seas Experiences, Wish Merch., and More
Join us for our May Cabana’s show, where we discuss a variety of topics. Today we touch on the recently announced Covid Testing changes, new experiences coming to this Falls Halloween on the High Seas sailings, the Wonder is back in Alaska, newly announced Disney Wish Merch, and Christy and Chris will be sailing on the Year of Wishes cruise…which takes place right before the inaugural sailing this July. Thanks as alway for joining us everyone.
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steve@dclpodcast.com
christy@packyourpixiedust.com
chriszbright@gmail.com
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May 26, 2022 • 1h 11min
286 Sailing to Hawaii aboard the Disney Wonder
Lauren joins us this week to discuss her and her husband Jasons latest sailing aboard the Disney Wonder to Hawaii. Friends of the show will remember that Lauren and Jason are fans of longer sailings, so this one was right up their alley. We have a fun time discussing spending time in Vancouver before their sailing, embarkation out of Vancouver, what they did during 5 glorious days at sea, do you need a balcony cabin around the islands, some of their favorite dining experiences and onboard activities, and finally all the fun they had during their port excursions as they visited Oahu, Maui, and Kauai. So grab your back pack, sunglasses, oh and a good book for all those glorious sea days…we’re off to visit the Hawaiian Islands aboard the beautiful Disney Wonder.
Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris:
steve@dclpodcast.com
christy@packyourpixiedust.com
chriszbright@gmail.com
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May 24, 2022 • 25min
285 Minisode: A quick trip to Aulani
Wake joins me this week to discuss her quick all girls getaway to Aulani. We get a good update on the check in process, dining, and how things are working around the resort now that many of the Covid restrictions have been dropped. Although most of their time was spent at the resort, they did venture up to the North Shore to visit Haleiwa and Laniakea Beach to see the Sea Turtles. So grab your rubber slippers, don’t forget your eco friendly sunblock and shades, we’re headed off to the Island of Oahu, and a 5 glorious nights at Aulani.
Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris:
steve@dclpodcast.com
christy@packyourpixiedust.com
chriszbright@gmail.com
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May 19, 2022 • 1h 16min
284 Time to get excited about the Disney Wish!
With a little over two months before the Inaugural sailing of the Disney Wish, we thought it would be fun to talk about what we’re excited about…and what we were taking a wait and see approach, with what DCL has announced. And who better to help us, then Joe and Andee, our two theater and cruise loving friends from New York. Join us in a fun discussion as we touch on the over all theming of the ship, restaurants we’re excited for, adult spaces we cant wait to visit, will the Aqua Mouse live up to the buzz, and of course all our thoughts on the new shows which will play onboard. So pack your favorite Star Wars Mickey Ears, your life jacket for the Aqua Mouse, and your sense of Adventure….we’re setting out for dinner at 1923, followed by Fuzzy Tauntauns in Hyper Space, and a Kiss Good Night in the Grand Hall aboard the Disney Wish.
Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris:
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christy@packyourpixiedust.com
chriszbright@gmail.com
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May 17, 2022 • 58min
283 Talking DCL with Janelle, a huge Disney Fan
This week we’re joined by Janelle, a huge Disney Fan, whose family recently sailed on the Disney Magic over Spring Break. We have a fun time talking with her about what makes a Disney Cruise the perfect vacation for her and her family. Along the way she gives up a lot of tips and tricks for those of you getting ready to set sail on your first Disney Cruise. So join us this week as we talk dining, state room selection, family and adult entertainment offerings onboard, and of course making the most of your day at Castaway Cay. So grab your sun glasses and sun screen, your phone to keep up with all the onboard fun, and most importantly your Bronco hat (they just may be playing up on the Funnel Vision on this sailing), we’re headed out to Sea on a fantastic family vacation aboard Disney Cruise Line.
Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris:
steve@dclpodcast.com
christy@packyourpixiedust.com
chriszbright@gmail.com
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Book your next Vacation with Christy:http://www.packyourpixiedust.com

May 10, 2022 • 54min
282 Sailing Solo aboard DCL with Amanda Bauner from the Disney Travel for All Podcast
This week were joined by Amanda Bauner, the amazing host of The Disney Travel for All Podcast. Amanda sailed solo on her first Disney Cruise aboard the Fantasy. Since then she has sailed solo, and in groups, and has built an amazing podcast community to help others travel to the Disney Parks and aboard the ships solo, or with friends and family. We have a fun time talking to her about her adventures, and she provides a lot of tips for others who ate planning to sail solo as well. Its time to pack that perfect outfit for Remy, grab a good book, and don’t forget your thirst for adventure….we’re setting sail aboard the Disney Ships with the amazing Amanda Bauner.
Connect with and follow Amanda via:
https://disneyforall.com/

May 6, 2022 • 52min
281 A Very Merrytime Sailing aboard the Disney Fantasy
Good friend of the show, Chris from Tampa, joins us this week to discuss his Family’s experiences getting back onboard a Disney Cruise Line sailing, after the shutdown. This time they sailed on the Disney Fantasy, featuring a Very Merrytime sailing out of Port Canaveral. We have a fun time talking about what it was like to get back onboard, all of the holiday offerings they experienced, having fun in the D Lounge during the family game shows, and visiting the beautiful islands of Tortola and St. John for the first time. Summer is almost here, so that means the Holidays are right around the corner…so pack your garland and your holiday pajamas, and don’t forget your beach gear for the islands, we’re headed out to sea on a Very Merrytime sailing, aboard the beautiful Disney Fantasy.
Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris:
steve@dclpodcast.com
christy@packyourpixiedust.com
chriszbright@gmail.com
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May 2, 2022 • 1h 4min
280 Chris’ Spring Break trip to Walt Disney World
These are some of my favorite trip reports, getting to hear Chris’ thoughts and takes after his latest adventure. This time, he and Seth head to Walt Disney World for Spring Break with their new Foster kiddo. So join us for a fun look back on staying at Coronado Springs, visiting the parks, sampling the food, taking a once in a life time behind the scenes tour at Animal Kingdom, checking out the new Drawn to Life show at Disney Springs, and seeing it all through their foster kiddo’s eyes, who was visiting WDW for the first time. It’s time to pack those bags for Florida, set your alarm for 6:55 am everyday to make those genie plus reservations, and don’t forget your Minnie Ears, we’re headed to down to the Vacation Kingdom over Spring Break with Chris and his family.
Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris:
steve@dclpodcast.com
christy@packyourpixiedust.com
chriszbright@gmail.com
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Book your next Vacation with Christy:
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Apr 28, 2022 • 48min
279 Coffee at the Cove Rebroadcast: DCL’s 2023 Summer Release
This is a rebroadcast from our live Coffee at the Cove episode where we cover Disney Cruise Lines 2023 Summer release. We cover when to book, where all the Disney Ships are sailing, and of course our thoughts on the upcoming itineraries. Best of luck to everyone booking that vacation which you and your family are dreaming of.
Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris:
steve@dclpodcast.com
christy@packyourpixiedust.com
chriszbright@gmail.com
Follow the DCL Podcast via:
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Support our show via Patreon:
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Book your next Vacation with Christy:
http://www.packyourpixiedust.com