DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast

We're continuing our newest series, point-counterpoint, with a big debate in our household: Disney Cruise Line v. Aulani. Which is better - an escape to see and a stop at Castaway Cay, or the bliss of the Hawaiian Islands? This is a tough one! If you're looking to plan your next fabulous Disney Cruise, Disney vacation or really any cruise or vacation, be sure to support our show and reach out to the fabulous folks over at Touring Plans Travel, our show sponsor.  We use Touring Plans Travel for our own family vacations, and love their service and expertise.  Touring Plans puts you, the customer, ahead of the product and will always recommend the best options for you and your family.  Head over to http://touringplans.com/travel to get a free quote today!! The DCLDuo Podcast is a weekly Disney Cruise Line and Disney travel focused podcast.  If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. Our podcast is also available on Pocket Casts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, TuneIn, Amazon Music, and most other major podcast providers. You can also like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @DCLDuo. You can also join our Facebook Group, and subscribe to our YouTube channel for even more great content. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, you can email us at dclduo@gmail.com. You can also connect with us and read our blog at our website. Or you can become a supporter of the show over at Patreon. The views in this podcast are our own, and are not those of the Walt Disney family of companies, Disney Cruise Line or the Walt Disney theme parks or resorts. If you have questions about a Disney vacation or any of the Disney offerings discussed in this podcast please contact Disney directly or discuss with your Disney travel agent. Thanks for listening!! We're also listed alongside some other great Disney podcasts at:  Top 100 Disney Podcasts

This week, we're talking to Guga and Rob about their recent Panama Canal cruise aboard the Disney Wonder.  This cruise was Disney's first (and only) fully vaccinated sailing, it's first Panama Canal cruise since the shutdown, and one of only a handful of sailings since the restart over 7-nights. Guga and Rob sailed on three Disney Cruises, including this cruise, in the span of a month, and share what was unique about this sailing over others they've taken. If you'd like to follow along with Guga and Rob's travel you can find them via their YouTube Channel. If you're looking to plan your next fabulous Disney Cruise, Disney vacation or really any cruise or vacation, be sure to support our show and reach out to the fabulous folks over at Touring Plans Travel, our show sponsor.  We use Touring Plans Travel for our own family vacations, and love their service and expertise.  Touring Plans puts you, the customer, ahead of the product and will always recommend the best options for you and your family.  Head over to http://touringplans.com/travel to get a free quote today!! The DCLDuo Podcast is a weekly Disney Cruise Line and Disney travel focused podcast.  If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. Our podcast is also available on Pocket Casts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, TuneIn, Amazon Music, and most other major podcast providers. You can also like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @DCLDuo. You can also join our Facebook Group, and subscribe to our YouTube channel for even more great content. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, you can email us at dclduo@gmail.com. You can also connect with us and read our blog at our website. Or you can become a supporter of the show over at Patreon. The views in this podcast are our own, and are not those of the Walt Disney family of companies, Disney Cruise Line or the Walt Disney theme parks or resorts. If you have questions about a Disney vacation or any of the Disney offerings discussed in this podcast please contact Disney directly or discuss with your Disney travel agent. Thanks for listening!!  We're also listed alongside some other great Disney podcasts at:  Top 100 Disney Podcasts

On this week's show, listener, friend of the show and avid Disney Cruise Line fan, Jonathan, shares his (and his wife's) recent experience sailing aboard the Carnival Magic for an 8-night Southern Caribbean cruise. We're doing a head-to-head: DCL vs. Carnival across activities, shows, service, onboard experience, shoreside experience, and, of course food! Come hear Jonathan's thoughts on these categories and more on this week's show! Jonathan is a fellow podcaster, and co-host of a Star Wars and Star Trek focused podcast - Captains' Logs and Lightsabers. If you're looking to plan your next fabulous Disney Cruise, Disney vacation or really any cruise or vacation, be sure to support our show and reach out to the fabulous folks over at Touring Plans Travel, our show sponsor.  We use Touring Plans Travel for our own family vacations, and love their service and expertise.  Touring Plans puts you, the customer, ahead of the product and will always recommend the best options for you and your family.  Head over to http://touringplans.com/travel to get a free quote today!! The DCLDuo Podcast is a weekly Disney Cruise Line and Disney travel focused podcast.  If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. Our podcast is also available on Pocket Casts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, TuneIn, Amazon Music, and most other major podcast providers. You can also like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @DCLDuo. You can also join our Facebook Group, and subscribe to our YouTube channel for even more great content. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, you can email us at dclduo@gmail.com. You can also connect with us and read our blog at our website. Or you can become a supporter of the show over at Patreon. The views in this podcast are our own, and are not those of the Walt Disney family of companies, Disney Cruise Line or the Walt Disney theme parks or resorts. If you have questions about a Disney vacation or any of the Disney offerings discussed in this podcast please contact Disney directly or discuss with your Disney travel agent. Thanks for listening!! We're also listed alongside some other great Disney podcasts at:  Top 100 Disney Podcasts  

This week we're catching up with Kristin from Tink's Magical Vacations to talk about her sailing aboard the Disney Magic last week out of Miami for New Year's Eve. Kristin shares what it was like to sail amidst the emerging Omicron variant and increased media scrutiny on cruise lines. Come hear how she felt about the  Disney Cruise Line onboard protocols and the differences she noticed from her prior DCL sailings since the restart of cruising. You can connect with Kristin at Tink's Magical Vacations. If you're looking to plan your next fabulous Disney Cruise, Disney vacation or really any cruise or vacation, be sure to support our show and reach out to the fabulous folks over at Touring Plans Travel, our show sponsor.  We use Touring Plans Travel for our own family vacations, and love their service and expertise.  Touring Plans puts you, the customer, ahead of the product and will always recommend the best options for you and your family.  Head over to http://touringplans.com/travel to get a free quote today!! The DCLDuo Podcast is a weekly Disney Cruise Line and Disney travel focused podcast.  If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. Our podcast is also available on Pocket Casts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google,TuneIn, Amazon Music, and most other major podcast providers. You can also like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @DCLDuo. You can also join our Facebook Group, and subscribe to our YouTube channel for even more great content. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, you can email us at dclduo@gmail.com. You can also connect with us and read our blog at our website. Or you can become a supporter of the show over at Patreon. The views in this podcast are our own, and are not those of the Walt Disney family of companies, Disney Cruise Line or the Walt Disney theme parks or resorts. If you have questions about a Disney vacation or any of the Disney offerings discussed in this podcast please contact Disney directly or discuss with your Disney travel agent. Thanks for listening!! We're also listed alongside some other great Disney podcasts at:  Top 100 Disney Podcasts

On this week's show we are sharing our thoughts on our family's recent trip to Aulani for the Christmas holiday. We've got some tips to share to make a Christmas trip to Aulani special.  We're talking activities, food, off-resort dining and fun, and more on this week's show.  And, special guest Nathan is back to share his thoughts too! Aulani is no Disney Cruise Line - but it's one of the best family vacations we've experienced amongst the Disney offerings. If you're looking to plan your next fabulous Disney Cruise, Disney vacation or really any cruise or vacation, be sure to support our show and reach out to the fabulous folks over at Touring Plans Travel, our show sponsor.  We use Touring Plans Travel for our own family vacations, and love their service and expertise.  Touring Plans puts you, the customer, ahead of the product and will always recommend the best options for you and your family.  Head over to http://touringplans.com/travel to get a free quote today!! The DCLDuo Podcast is a weekly Disney Cruise Line and Disney travel focused podcast.  If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. Our podcast is also available on Pocket Casts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, TuneIn, Amazon Music, and most other major podcast providers. You can also like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @DCLDuo. You can also join our Facebook Group, and subscribe to our YouTube channel for even more great content. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, you can email us at dclduo@gmail.com. You can also connect with us and read our blog at our website. Or you can become a supporter of the show over at Patreon. The views in this podcast are our own, and are not those of the Walt Disney family of companies, Disney Cruise Line or the Walt Disney theme parks or resorts. If you have questions about a Disney vacation or any of the Disney offerings discussed in this podcast please contact Disney directly or discuss with your Disney travel agent. Thanks for listening!! We're also listed alongside some other great Disney podcasts at:  Top 100 Disney Podcasts

On our bonus episode this week, we are taking a look back at 2021. We wanted to thanks some of our fabulous guests, without whom we wouldn't have a quality podcast each and every week.  We also wanted to offer up some of our favorite shows from the past year. We've had so much fun talking Disney Cruise Line with all of you this past year, and we can't wait to see what 2022 holds in store for DCL. Stay tuned! If you're looking to plan your next fabulous Disney Cruise, Disney vacation or really any cruise or vacation, be sure to support our show and reach out to the fabulous folks over at Touring Plans Travel, our show sponsor.  We use Touring Plans Travel for our own family vacations, and love their service and expertise.  Touring Plans puts you, the customer, ahead of the product and will always recommend the best options for you and your family.  Head over to http://touringplans.com/travel to get a free quote today!! The DCLDuo Podcast is a weekly Disney Cruise Line and Disney travel focused podcast.  If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. Our podcast is also available on Pocket Casts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, TuneIn, Amazon Music, and most other major podcast providers. You can also like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @DCLDuo. You can also join our Facebook Group, and subscribe to our YouTube channel for even more great content. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, you can email us at dclduo@gmail.com. You can also connect with us and read our blog at our website. Or you can become a supporter of the show over at Patreon. The views in this podcast are our own, and are not those of the Walt Disney family of companies, Disney Cruise Line or the Walt Disney theme parks or resorts. If you have questions about a Disney vacation or any of the Disney offerings discussed in this podcast please contact Disney directly or discuss with your Disney travel agent. Thanks for listening!! We're also listed alongside some other great Disney podcasts at:  Top 100 Disney Podcasts

Happy holidays to all of our listeners and Disney Cruise Line fans out there. From our family to yours, all the best for a wonderful holiday filled with warmth and cheer. And, here's hoping Santa left you a Disney Cruise Line vacation under your tree this year! If you're looking to plan your next fabulous Disney Cruise, Disney vacation or really any cruise or vacation, be sure to support our show and reach out to the fabulous folks over at Touring Plans Travel, our show sponsor.  We use Touring Plans Travel for our own family vacations, and love their service and expertise.  Touring Plans puts you, the customer, ahead of the product and will always recommend the best options for you and your family.  Head over to http://touringplans.com/travel to get a free quote today!! The DCLDuo Podcast is a weekly Disney Cruise Line and Disney travel focused podcast.  If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. Our podcast is also available on Pocket Casts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, TuneIn, Amazon Music, and most other major podcast providers. You can also like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @DCLDuo. You can also join our Facebook Group, and subscribe to our YouTube channel for even more great content. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, you can email us at dclduo@gmail.com. You can also connect with us and read our blog at our website. Or you can become a supporter of the show over at Patreon. The views in this podcast are our own, and are not those of the Walt Disney family of companies, Disney Cruise Line or the Walt Disney theme parks or resorts. If you have questions about a Disney vacation or any of the Disney offerings discussed in this podcast please contact Disney directly or discuss with your Disney travel agent. Thanks for listening!! We're also listed alongside some other great Disney podcasts at:  Top 100 Disney Podcasts

On this week's show we're sharing our trip planning thoughts for our Christmas week trip to Aulani. We talk about things we're excited to do this time around, and things we'll do differently based on lessons learned from our last trip to Hawaii. Come hear all that and more on this week's bonus show! If you're looking to plan your next fabulous Disney Cruise, Disney vacation or really any cruise or vacation, be sure to support our show and reach out to the fabulous folks over at Touring Plans Travel, our show sponsor.  We use Touring Plans Travel for our own family vacations, and love their service and expertise.  Touring Plans puts you, the customer, ahead of the product and will always recommend the best options for you and your family.  Head over to http://touringplans.com/travel to get a free quote today!!  The DCLDuo Podcast is a weekly Disney Cruise Line and Disney travel focused podcast.  If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. Our podcast is also available on Pocket Casts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, TuneIn, Amazon Music, and most other major podcast providers. You can also like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @DCLDuo. You can also join our Facebook Group, and subscribe to our YouTube channel for even more great content. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, you can email us at dclduo@gmail.com. You can also connect with us and read our blog at our website. Or you can become a supporter of the show over at Patreon. The views in this podcast are our own, and are not those of the Walt Disney family of companies, Disney Cruise Line or the Walt Disney theme parks or resorts. If you have questions about a Disney vacation or any of the Disney offerings discussed in this podcast please contact Disney directly or discuss with your Disney travel agent. Thanks for listening!! We're also listed alongside some other great Disney podcasts at:  Top 100 Disney Podcasts

On this week's episode we are catching up with Chris (aka ChrisInTheConciergeLounge on Twitter). Chris recently sailed in an Iconic suite aboard the Celebrity Edge, and he may now be a bit of a convert! Chris shares his experience aboard Celebrity and also compares his experience with sailing Concierge aboard Disney Cruise Line. All that and more on this week's episode! If you're looking to plan your next fabulous Disney Cruise, Disney vacation or really any cruise or vacation, be sure to support our show and reach out to the fabulous folks over at Touring Plans Travel, our show sponsor.  We use Touring Plans Travel for our own family vacations, and love their service and expertise.  Touring Plans puts you, the customer, ahead of the product and will always recommend the best options for you and your family.  Head over to http://touringplans.com/travel to get a free quote today!! The DCLDuo Podcast is a weekly Disney Cruise Line and Disney travel focused podcast.  If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. Our podcast is also available on Pocket Casts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, TuneIn, Amazon Music, and most other major podcast providers. You can also like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @DCLDuo. You can also join our Facebook Group, and subscribe to our YouTube channel for even more great content. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, you can email us at dclduo@gmail.com. You can also connect with us and read our blog at our website. Or you can become a supporter of the show over at Patreon. The views in this podcast are our own, and are not those of the Walt Disney family of companies, Disney Cruise Line or the Walt Disney theme parks or resorts. If you have questions about a Disney vacation or any of the Disney offerings discussed in this podcast please contact Disney directly or discuss with your Disney travel agent. Thanks for listening!! We're also listed alongside some other great Disney podcasts at:  Top 100 Disney Podcasts

On this week's show we're sharing our rather unique sailing aboard the Disney Fantasy for a Thanksgiving, Very Merrytime, double-dip cruise. Our vacation didn't quite as expected, so we have a lot of learning to share! We also share the Very Merrytime experience onboard, the fabulous Thanksgiving menus, and a little bit of feedback to DCL on some things that are not working great right now onboard. We also have special guest Nathan!! If you're looking to plan your next fabulous Disney Cruise, Disney vacation or really any cruise or vacation, be sure to support our show and reach out to the fabulous folks over at Touring Plans Travel, our show sponsor.  We use Touring Plans Travel for our own family vacations, and love their service and expertise.  Touring Plans puts you, the customer, ahead of the product and will always recommend the best options for you and your family.  Head over to http://touringplans.com/travel to get a free quote today!! The DCLDuo Podcast is a weekly Disney Cruise Line and Disney travel focused podcast.  If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. Our podcast is also available on Pocket Casts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, TuneIn, Amazon Music, and most other major podcast providers. You can also like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @DCLDuo. You can also join our Facebook Group, and subscribe to our YouTube channel for even more great content. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, you can email us at dclduo@gmail.com. You can also connect with us and read our blog at our website. Or you can become a supporter of the show over at Patreon. The views in this podcast are our own, and are not those of the Walt Disney family of companies, Disney Cruise Line or the Walt Disney theme parks or resorts. If you have questions about a Disney vacation or any of the Disney offerings discussed in this podcast please contact Disney directly or discuss with your Disney travel agent. Thanks for listening!! We're also listed alongside some other great Disney podcasts at:  Top 100 Disney Podcasts