DCL Podcast

Good friend of the show, Chris from California, joins us to talk about finally getting back onboard a Disney Ship after the long shut down. Chris and his wife sailed aboard the Disney Fantasy, which featured two stops at Castaway Cay. Chris recently sailed on Celebrity and Royal Caribbean, so we have a fun time comparing his experiences being back onboard the Fantasy, with those cruises as well. We finish up talking about his family’s latest trip to Disneyland, during October. So pack your bags, and lets head back to Port Canaveral, we’re setting sail again with DCL, aboard the Disney Fantasy. 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

Good friend of the show, Bryan from Utah, joins us to discuss his family’s experience with the Unlimited Photo Package, which they purchased while onboard the Wonder in October. We discuss the discount available if you purchase it before you sail, where some of the photo locations are located around the ship, covid protocols in place with taking photos onboard the ship, pro’s and con’s as to when you should buy the package, and where to pick your photo’s up before you disembark the ship. So fix your hair, and put on your best smile, we’re catching all those onboard memories when you cruise with DCL.

Chris and Seth just returned from a four night sailing aboard the Disney Wonder to Mexico, out of San Diego. Chris recounts all their experiences, from driving to San Diego from Los Angeles, the boarding process, his takes on main dining (along with Palo brunch and dinner), spending time on the pool deck, all of their onboard fun (including fireworks, character meet and greets, their Halloween experiences, and creating his masterpiece of Cruella de Vil during the animation class), and of course visiting the amazing port of San Jose del Cabo. This cruise was not without it’s dilemmas, and boy did they have a doozy! Wait till you hear what happened to them, in regards to their stateroom experience. With that said, it’s time to put on your Wilderness Explorer Gear, pack your cruising accessories, and lets get back on the High Seas, we’re off to Mexico with Chris and Seth aboard 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

This is a rebroadcast of our monthly live DCL news Recap show. In this episode we were excited to bring Lake, from the YouTube channel MouseGen, on with us as well, to help us recap Run Disney’s Wine and Dine 1/2 Marathon weekend. You can view the show on our Facebook and YouTube channels. Follow and subscribe to all the amazing content Lake and Kaitie create over at MouseGen: https://www.youtube.com/c/MouseGen 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

Good friend of the show, Ryan from Phoenix, joins us this week to discuss his family’s return to sailing with Disney Cruise Line. Ryan and his family moved a seven day sailing on the Fantasy, too back to back sailings on the Disney Wonder, as she began sailing again out of San Diego. We discuss how the boarding process worked between sailings, with their son who wasn’t vaccinated. We then turn to their experiences onboard the ship, dining, entertainment, thoughts about their state room, kids clubs, and finish talking about their snorkeling adventure in Cabo San Lucas. So pack your flip flops and cruising gear, and brush up on your Spanish with Duo Lingo, it’s time to set sail aboard the Disney Wonder out of San Diego. 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

We’re excited to bring you the audio portion of a recent broadcast Chris and I did with Lake over on his YouTube channel MouseGen. We go over all of the details which Run Disney has put out in preparation for the upcoming Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend. We cover registration, getting into the expo, what you can anticipate race day, give our thoughts on the medals they are giving out, and finally touch on the amazing after race party at Epcot. So lace up your shoes, its time to get back on the road and run again, Run Disney is back! Follow and subscribe to all the amazing content Lake and Kaitie create over at MouseGen: https://www.youtube.com/c/MouseGen 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

Carol, aka the Disney Momof3, joins us this week to discuss the changes they have made for concierge guests, since Disney Cruise Line has begun sailing again. Carol and her family have had several voyages in Concierge aboard the Disney Fantasy and Magic, and she does an amazing job show casing the perks and benefits for family’s who choose to sail Concierge with Disney Cruise Line. In addition, she is also an amazing photographer who showcases her photos daily on Instagram. Enjoy everyone! You can follow Carol and her family’s adventures on Instagram at: http://www.instagram.com/disneycruise_momof3 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

This episode we bring you a Cabana’s selection of topics, as we discuss Christys latest sailing on the Dream, Steve’s sailing on the Wonder, and what’s going on with the big crowds at Disneyland. It’s always fun to get together and talk Disney Cruise Line and Disneyland, and we hope this discussion helps you and your family plan your sailings and visits in the future. Enjoy everyone! 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

Steve and Ahnawake sit down near the Quiet Cove Adult Pool area to reflect on some of the things they had experienced during their 3 day cruise on the Disney Wonder. This was a 3 day Halloween on the High Seas sailing out of San Diego, on the Disney Wonder. We’ll have a little more extensive trip report out later this week. It was great to be back onboard, enjoy everyone. 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

We are joined this week by good friend of the show, Bryan from Utah. He and his family just got back from the first Sailing of the Disney Wonder out of San Diego, as Disney Cruise Line gets all their ships sailing again. Bryan is a wealth of information and fun, and this is a fast paced episode. We discuss their days in San Diego before the cruise, Covid protocols at the Port of San Diego, embarkation, the Pixie dust which was sprinkled on their cabin selection, dining, all the onboard entertainment and fun they experienced, how Port Excursions work (snorkeling in Cabo anyone?), and lots of tips to help you and your family plan your upcoming sailing. So pack those bags, and head West, not East, it’s time to sail aboard the Disney Wonder out of the iconic Port of San Diego. 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