DCL Podcast

Andrea and Joe join us this week to discuss their experiences sailing with other single friends, with Disney Cruise Line. We discuss what its like for 6 friends to book a cruise and cabin, and how they determine which Port Adventures they’ll experience. Of course, we also touch on their experiences onboard, including dining, theater, adult entertainment and spaces around the ship, fun with mixology, and what they love about the spa. So grab your favorite drink, find your favorite spot near Satellite Falls, and get ready to sail with this fun group aboard DCL. Contact Steve, Christy, or Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyoupixiedust.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?sview_as=subscriber Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com

Jimmy from Louisiana joins us again to discuss his family’s latest cruise on the Disney Wonder out of New Orleans. This was a multi-generational cruise, so we touch on the planning involved when you take a large group together on a cruise. Jimmy’s family has also vacationed on the Island of Eleuthera several times, so we have a fun conversation with him on what ideas Disney has released so far concerning their new private island. So it’s time to grab your beads, head down to NOLA, and get onboard the Disney Wonder for a fun four day sailing. You can hear more about Jimmy and his family’s vacations on Eleuthera, in Episode 106 of our podcast. Learn more about Disney’s plans for Light House Point at their website: https://lighthousepointbahamas.com Contact 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

With cruising still on hold, Chris’s family chose to head north and visit Yosemite National Park. We have a fun look back on there first visit to this iconic park, as we discuss planning their visit, where they stayed, dining options available (brontosaurus rib anyone?), and of course all the amazing sites and experiences they had while in the park. So lace up those hiking boots and grab your hiking stick, we’re headed North to walk amongst the giant sequoia’s and take in all the beauty this iconic park offers. 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

When our Summer cruise cancelled, our family pivoted to finally visit Yellowstone National Park, a park we had wanted to visit for years. We used Adventures by Disney’s Wyoming trip to model some of the activities and places we chose to visit during our stay in Jackson Wyoming. So lace up your hiking shoes and grab your bear spray, we’re headed to the beautiful state of Wyoming for our 2020 Summer vacation. 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

Listener Jenni joins us again to discuss her family’s latest Disney cruise. This time they set sail on an Eastern Caribbean sailing aboard the Disney Fantasy featuring a Star Wars Day, and a stop at San Juan. We discuss dining, thoughts about sailing in an aft cabin, booking and spending time in the nursery for their daughter, dinner at Palo, and some memorable character meetings. We finish up talking about their port adventures (featuring a rare stop at San Juan), and their time spent on Castaway Cay. So grab your favorite drink of the day, and find a place to kick back and lounge as we set sail for the Eastern Caribbean aboard the Fantasy. Contact Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyoupixiedust.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

Jennifer joins us once again to discuss her family’s latest Adventures by Disney vacation, featuring a Danube river cruise over the Christmas Holidays. They sailed aboard the AmaViola, between Vilshofen, Germany and Budapest, Hungary. We hear all about the holiday happenings aboard the ship, along with all of the amazing adventures they had in each city over the Christmas holidays. So pour your self a mug of hot chocolate or Gluhwein, put on your best sweater, we’re sailing down the Danube with Adventures by Disney. Find out all Adventures by Disney has to offer:http://www.adventuresbydisney.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

This is a play back from our new live Coffee at the Cove episodes, which stream live to Facebook and YouTube. Our Coffee at the Cove episodes do not have a set schedule, but are generally a spontaneous opportunity for us to talk about news. We hope you’ll be able to join us during our live shows, but for those who can’t, we will put some of them on the podcast feed as well. So grab your favorite beverage, as we look at the Fall 2021 DCL Release schedule, released July 23, 2020. Contact Steve, Christy, or Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com brightbydisney@gmail.com Follow us via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFg4roSA0yy1qnCySn4tTdQ?view_as=subscriber Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com

Jessica joins us this week to discuss her cruise to Alaska in 2019 aboard the Disney Wonder. This was a bucket list cruise for her and her husband, and it did not disappoint. We discuss all of the unique experiences they had onboard the ship, and during their Port Adventures, which are only found on the Alaskan sailings. So put on your hiking boots, and zip up your gortex jacket, we’re headed North to the Great State of Alaska aboard the Disney Wonder. 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

Good friend of the show, and frequent Disney Cruiser, Steve from Tampa joins us to discuss his family’s recent stay at Disney’s Hilton Head Resort. The resort had recently opened when Steve and his family stayed there. We discuss some of the changes in procedures due to Covid 19 you will find if visiting there soon, along with their room, activities available, how the pool and beach house operate, and of course dining options at and near the resort. I hope you’ll find as we did, that if you’re looking for a little bit of Disney magic outside of the parks, Disney’s Hilton Head Resort is just the place to find it. Contact 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: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com

Carol from Florida, joins us this week to discuss how her family saved money on port adventures when they sailed to Alaska last Summer. They sailed aboard the Norwegian Joy, so we start by discussing some of the differences between Norwegian and Disney. We then take a look at each of the ports they stopped at, what they had planned, and how they saved money over booking excursions through the Cruise Line. So instead of those crowded tourist buses, lets grab a cab and set out on adventure, as we travel the ports of Alaska. Contact Steve, Christy, or Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com brightdisneybychris@gmail.com Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast Support our show via: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com