DCL Podcast

Run Disney In Person races are back! Lake from MouseGen joins us this week to update us on Run Disney’s return to In-Person racing. We cover the different races which are set for 2021-2022, how registration went for Wine and Dine (the first race back), and look ahead to the races to come in 2022. It’s time to lace up those shoes, and hit the road, Run Disney is Back!!!! Connect with Lake and Kaitie at MouseGen: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN3S4nRhdzR3hQ9HnFE3DfA Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com brightbydisney@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 Port Adventure Series continues as we turn our focus this month on Jamaica and the Southern Caribbean. We are joined this week by good friend of the show, Frank in Florida, to discuss the experiences he and his wife have had sailing through the Southern Caribbean and Jamaica aboard DCL and other cruise lines. We touch on shopping, port adventures, food options, and unique experiences found on Jamaica, Aruba, and Bonaire. We hope this series helps you plan your next adventures, for your upcoming cruises to Jamaica and the Southern Caribbean. Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com brightbydisney@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

Shannon Ford joins us this week to discuss her recent sailing aboard Royal Caribbeans, Freedom of the Seas. This was the first U.S. Cruise to take place since the Covid lockdown, and she does an excellent job filling us in on everything she experienced. We discuss planning for this cruise, new Covid 19 restrictions put in place by Royal Caribbean, vaccinated vs. non-vaccinated opportunities onboard, dining, entertainment, the kids clubs, and of course a lot of tips for those of you who may be sailing with Royal Caribbean, or other cruise lines soon. Shannon also has an amazing YouTube channel, where she has uploaded videos from her family’s cruising and park experiences. She has several up already, for this cruise aboard Freedom of the Seas. In addition, you can find her weekly on My DVC Points, DVC Newscast. We hope these experiences will help you and your family plan for your next cruise, whether its with Disney or beyond. Bon Voyage everyone! Follow Shannon via: https://www.youtube.com/user/mrsbigrayq https://mydvcpoints.com/news/ Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com brightbydisney@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

Brendan and Katherine from the amazing podcast, Detour to Neverland, join us this week to ask us a bunch of questions about cruising with DCL. They just booked a cruise on the Disney Wish next Summer, and this will be their first Disney Cruise as adults, and they’ve got questions. We do our best to give them our best answers, so that they can make amazing memory’s during their cruise aboard the Wish. Follow Brendan and Katherine via Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and find all the links to their podcast and social Media via their website: http://www.detourtoneverland.com Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com brightbydisney@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 first Trip Report, since the ships stopped sailing last March. Nick joins us this week to discuss his family’s sailing aboard Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas. This was Royal Caribbeans first sailing in the Caribbean, since the covid pandemic began. Nick and his family are seasoned cruisers, so he brings a lot of insight into the changes you will experience once you get back onboard a Royal Caribbean ship. We discuss getting to Nassau, embarkation, state room selection, packages booked, dining options (main dining room and specialty dining), onboard entertainment, the pool deck, and stopping at Royal Caribbeans private island, Perfect Day at Coco Cay. It’s exciting to finally bring some real life experiences, to help you and your family plan your next cruise. Enjoy everyone! Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com brightbydisney@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 live Coffee at the Cove episode, which aired June 21 on Facbook and YouTube. We first take a look at Disney Cruise Lines Fall 2022 release. We discuss where the ships are sailing to, point out a few of our favorite itineraries, and discuss what could be happening with the Disney Wonder. We then turn to our main topic, Chris and Seths return to Disneyland. We touch on crowds, food options and ordering, favorite rides they experienced, and of course what it was like to visit Avengers Campus for the first time. For those who were unable to catch the show live, enjoy this rebroadcast. Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com brightbydisney@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 Port Adventure series continues, as we take a look at sailing the Mediterranean aboard the Disney Magic. Diane and Mark join us this week to offer their perspective on how to plan a port intensive cruise, across several country’s. We discuss sailing with younger children, longer vs shorter port excursions, how to plan your time on the ship so that you’re ready for that next port day, when to take a day off, and of course all the amazing food, art, and city’s to experience when sailing the Mediterranean. We hope this series helps you plan your next adventures, for your upcoming European cruise. Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com brightbydisney@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. You can view the show on our Facebook and YouTube pages as well. Thanks to Stephen from Tampa (our FL Beat Reporter), for joining us again this week! Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com brightbydisney@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 dusting off our 101 series, and re-booting it as Disney Cruise Line gets ready to start sailing again. Amber joins Christy and Steve to cover what is included in your Disney Cruise Line fare. We take a look at food options, family and adult entertainment options, the kids clubs, pool deck fun, and activities and food on Castaway Cay. So dust off that DCL Cruise App, and that old Paper Navigator, its time to start thinking about cruising again with Disney Cruise Line. Find out more information on whats included on DCL’s website: https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/featured/whats-included-in-cruise/ Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com brightbydisney@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 a rebroadcast of our live Coffee at the Cove episode, which aired May 25 on Facebook and YouTube. Its the second week of Disney Wish bookings, so we take a look at how things are looking price and availability wise, as the Silver Castaway Club members get ready to book. We then turn our focus on the possibility of the Disney Wonder sailing some of their Alaska season out of Seattle. We finish the show up by answering Chris’ DVC questions, as he and Seth are considering buying into DVC. For those who were unable to catch the show live, enjoy this rebroadcast. Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com brightbydisney@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