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Listener Chris joins us once again to share his families experience sailing onboard the Norwegian Bliss this Summer to Alaska. Chris and his family have sailed Disney previously, but this time chose to sail in Norwegian’s Haven Suite’s to Alaska aboard the Bliss. We talk about what is included in the Haven, onboard dining, entertainment, and kids club experiences. We then cover the excursions they experienced well sailing through Southeast Alaska. Enjoy everyone. For those interested in attending the Ride for Magical Wishes for Kids, Nov 9, 2019 near Detroit Michigan, click the link below: http://www.members.cyclebar.com You can support our podcast via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast You can contact Steve or Christy via:steve@dclpodcast.com http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.twitter.com/dclpodcast http://christy@packyourpixiedust http://www.facebook.com/packyourpixiedust http://www.twitter.com/packyrpixiedust

Listener Kristy joins us to discuss her families first cruise with Disney Cruise Line. They sailed on a 7 night Western Caribbean cruise aboard the Disney Fantasy this past March. We have a good time talking about planning for and experiencing everything Disney Cruise Line has to offer for the first time. Kristy has some great insight on how to navigate a first cruise with younger kids, both on the ship and during the port days. We finish up touching on some family friendly activities around New Orleans (her home town), for those who may be sailing the Disney Wonder out of there in 2020. Enjoy everyone. You can support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Contact Steve and Christy: Steve: steve@dclpodcast.com http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.twitter.com/dclpodcast Christy: christy@packyourpixiedust.com http://www.facebook.com/packyourpixiedust http://www.twitter.com/packyrpixiedust

As we continue our DCL 101 series for new cruisers, we are excited to announce Chris Bright has agreed to join our podcast team. Chris brings a wealth of experience from the cruises he’s taken with Disney and several other cruise lines…along with a great sense of humor. In this episode we look into the different stateroom options available to book on the Disney ships. We discuss the staterooms themselves, some of what is included in each room, along with some of the pro’s and con’s we’ve seen in booking each category. We finish up with a quick discussion on which staterooms each of our families likes to book when we can. Enjoy everyone. You can support our podcast via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Connect with Steve and Christy: Steve: steve@dclpodcast.com http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.twitter.com/dclpodcast Christy: christy@packyourpixiedust.com http://www.facebook.com/packyourpixiedust http://www.twitter.com/packyrpixiedust

Welcome to Episode one of our new DCL 201 series. During these quick episodes, we are going to talk through how we booked and are planning for our 2020 Summer Cruise. We’ll show you how we use some of the tips and tricks we’ve learned through our travels, and from you our listeners over the past several years, as we plan and book this cruise. We are not perfect, and there are several ways to plan for and book a Disney Vacation. So, it is our hope, that you’ll follow along with us, and if you have any thoughts on how we could do things better, throw it out to us via email or on our facebook page. We will include your thoughts and insights in future episodes. I hope you guys enjoy this new series, and that it helps all of us to cruise a little smarter in the future. Enjoy everyone. Contact Steve and Christy via: Steve: steve@dclpodcast.com http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.twitter.com/dclpodcast Christy: christy@packyourpixiedust.com http://www.facebook.com/packyourpixiedust http://www.twitter.com/packyrpixiedust

Listener Dennis joins us this week to discuss his families latest cruise to Alaska on the Disney Wonder. His family spent several days in Vancouver B.C. before the cruise, so we talk about all the sites his family visited. Once onboard the Wonder, we cover their stateroom, dining, onboard entertainment, and of course all of the amazing Port Adventures they took during their Alaskan Cruise. Enjoy everyone. Find out how you can support our show by becoming a Patron member: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Contact Steve and Christy via: Steve: steve@dclpodcast.com http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.twitter.com/dclpodcast Christy: christy@packyourpixiedust.com http://www.facebook.com/packyourpixiedust http://www.twitter.com/packyrpixiedust

Marcus Monroe joins us for a fun look at his hometown, New York City. With the Disney Magic just about to begin her Fall New York Sailings, we turned to Marcus to help us with ideas for those of you visiting the city that never sleeps. We have fun discussing food options, entertainment, traveling via the subway, and even a park where you can practice your juggling. Enjoy everyone. You can follow Marcus Monroe, and see what he’s up to via his website: http://www.marcusmonroe.com Find out how to support our podcast via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Contact Steve and Christy: Steve: steve@dclpodcast.com http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.twitter.com/dclpodcast Christy: christy@packyourpixiedust.com http://www.facebook.com/packyourpixiedust http://www.twitter.com/packyrpixiedust

Long time DCL Cruise and Notably Disney Podcaster, Brett Nachman joins us to discuss his first cruising experience with Royal Caribbean. He sailed on a 12 day British Isles cruise aboard the Brilliance of the Seas. We have a fun time talking about the differences between DCL and RCL, and then we focus on some of the amazing experiences he was able to enjoy, while exploring the different Ports around England, Ireland, Wales, and the Shetland Islands. Enjoy everyone. You can subscribe to Bretts Podcast, Notably Disney through Apple Podcasts, and wherever Podcasts are found. You can reach out to him via Twitter and Email: http://www.twitter.com/bnachmanreports notablydisney@gmail.com You can connect with Steve and Christy via the links below: Steve: steve@dclpodcast.com http://www.twitter.com/dclpodcast http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast Christy: christy@packyourpixiedust.com http://www.facebook.com/packyourpixiedust http://www.twitter.com/packyrpixiedust

Listeners Kim and Micah join us to discuss their Spring Transatlantic sailing aboard the Disney Magic. We have a fun time discussing all the extra onboard entertainment offered during this 13 day sailing. We also touch on some of the amazing ports they stopped at, which are usually only available on this East bound crossing. Enjoy everyone. You can support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Contact Steve and Christy via the links below: Steve: steve@dclpodcast.com http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.twitter.com/dclpodcast Christy: christy@packyourpixiedust.com http://www.facebook.com/packyourpixiedust http://www.twitter.com/packyrpixiedust

Listener Gretchen joins us to discuss her families Spring Break Cruise aboard the Disney Wonder to Cabo San Lucas. We have a fun time discussing sailing out of San Diego, dining (including Tiana’s Place), onboard entertainment, the Rain Forest Room, and Port Adventures in Cabo. Enjoy everyone. You can support our show through Patreon via: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Contact Steve and Christy via: Steve: steve@dclpodcast.com http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.twitter.com/dclpodcast Christy: christy@packyourpixiedust.com http://www.facebook.com/packyourpixiedust http://www.twitter.com/packyrpixiedust

Join us in Episode 106 as we discuss the beautiful Island of Eleuthera and Light House Point, with a family who has vacationed their the past several years. Jimmy does an amazing job filling us in on the history, the people, and the beauty of this Island located in the Bahama’s. Disney Cruise Line has bought Light House Point, and under the direction of Joe Rohde, plans to develop Light House Point for their newest private stop in the Bahama’s. Enjoy this special look at the Island of Eleuthera. You can support our show via our Patreon program: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Contact Steve and Christy via: Steve: steve@dclpodcast.com http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.twitter.com/dclpodcast Christy: christy@packyourpixiedust.com http://www.facebook.com/packyourpixiedust http://www.twitter.com/packyrpixiedust