DCL Podcast

Brett Nachman, from Notably Disney, joins us this week to cover Jim Korkis’ new book featuring Disney Cruise Line. Jims latest book, Hidden Treasures of the Disney Cruise Line: Nautical Notes, Knowledge, and Nonsense, was released in late 2020. Jim covers a lot of ground in this book, from the history of the cruise line, to theming of restaurants, to small details you’ll find throughout the ship. Brett helps me talk about who Jim is, break down the book itself (without giving away very much of it), and discuss what we’d love to see Jim cover in the future. So stop by the Cove Cafe, grab your favorite beverage, and find a good spot by the pool, we’re discussing the first non-travel book featuring Disney Cruise Line. You can purchase Jim’s book, wherever books are sold (Amazon, Barnes and Noble, etc.) 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 as we have a fun discussion on Disney’s announcement that Cinderella will grace the lobby of the Disney Wish. We then turn our focus on highlights of 2020, and then turn our thoughts to 2021. Thanks to all who have come along with us during this very different year. All of us here at the DCL Podcast wish the best for you and your family as we sail into 2021. 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 fun conversation with Ryan, a long time Disney Cruise Line cruiser and fan. We kick the episode off talking about some of his family’s favorite cruises, then transition into talking about their last sailing on the Magic which featured a Marvel Day at Sea. As with many of us, his family had cruises planned which cancelled, so he pivoted and finally decided to visit Walt Disney World. This was the first time his kids had been to WDW, and Ryan had not been back since just after Epcot was built. Needless to say, a lot had changed, and we have a fun time talking about everything they experienced during their stay. So head up to Deck 9 on the Magic and pour yourself some hot chocolate to celebrate the holidays, we’re talking DCL and WDW in Episode 177. 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

With Run Disney announcing this will be the last running of Star Wars Rival Weekend, and that it would be moving to a virtual only race, it was time to check back in with our Run Disney expert, Lake Sprenkle from MouseGen. Lake does a great job covering all aspects of the Run Disney races moving to virtual events; from the Swag, the cost adjustments, Perfect runners, and what may be possibly coming in the future. So lace up your running shoes and fill up your water bottle, we’re hitting the road with Run Disney. Follow all of Lake and Kaitie on 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?view_as=subscriber Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com

Join us for a quick bonus episode. Christy and her family are in Florida for the month of December, so we check in with her to find out how their experiences have been visiting the parks at Walt Disney World. We then head out West to check in with Chris, who just got back from an annual pass shopping event at Disneyland, featuring merchandise from the new Avengers Campus. Enjoy this fun bonus edition of Disney talk with our two amazing co-hosts. Happy Holidays 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 Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com

Chad and his family are long term Disney Cruise Line fans, and they have sailed on multiple cruises. Faced with cancelled cruises, they decided it was time to head back to WDW after an 8 year hiatus. Join us as we have fun time talking about some of Chads family’s favorite DCL experiences, along with what it was like to head back down to WDW after a long lay off. So grab your favorite Mickey Ears and fill up that popcorn bucket, we’re headed back down to Walt Disney World to explore the parks and resorts after a long lay off. 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 Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com

We kick off December as Christy and Chris join Steve to discuss a wide variety of topics. We touch on the latest happenings at Meyer Werft and Disneyland, have some fun talking about the Mandalorian, speculate on which of our cruises will sail in 2021, and finish up with some of our favorite Disney Holiday experiences. So pour yourself some eggnog or hot chocolate, and grab your favorite place by the fire, and enjoy a little Disney talk as the Holiday Season kicks off. 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 Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com

We were lucky to have Wes from the DCL Dude Podcast and Chris in the Concierge Lounge from Twitter, join us this week to discuss some of their favorite Port Adventures. We have a fun time looking back at some of our favorite Port Adventures our family’s have experienced while cruising with DCL and other cruise lines. We finish up with some tips for new cruisers on how to decide which adventures might be right for you and your family’s. So pack upyour Castaway Club pack, and grab your water bottles as you exit the ship, we’re headed out on some port adventures of a lifetime. You can check out all of the DCL Dude Podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts, or with the link below: https://thedcldudepodcast.libsyn.com/ Connect with Steve, Christy, or 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?view_as=subscriber Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com

Coby joins us this week to discuss the amazing life he’s lived, cruising with DCL. He started off as a kid, sailing on the Big Red Boat with his parents and grand parents. Then moved on during his college years to sail aboard the DCL ships in the crew quarters, with friends who were crew members. To finally having a family of his own, and passing his love of cruising with Disney Cruise Line on to his wife and kids. Coby has truly had a remarkable story sailing with Disney Cruise Line for most of his life. Enjoy everyone. You can relive Coby’s family Re-positioning cruise on the Disney Magic, via his YouTube channel with this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnfVTGwFFc8&t=13s Contact 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_dclpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFg4roSA0yy1qnCySn4tTdQ?view_as=subscriber Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com

Carol joins us this week to discuss one of her family’s favorite destination to visit when they’re not cruising, the Florida Key’s. We have a fun time talking about the different vibes between the Key’s, along with some of her family’s favorite places to stay, eat, and things to experience while they’re there. So grab your boat drink, kick back in your favorite chair, and join us for a fun venture down through the Florida Key’s. Check out the Gypsy Guide that Carol and her family use: http://www.gypsyguide.com Contact 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?view_as=subscriber Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com