DCL Podcast

Jon joins us this week to discuss his family’s cruise this summer aboard the Disney Dream, from Barcelona to Southampton. Since Jon and his family live in England, he’s been a valuable source of information and insight over the years, to help us and others plan our European Sailings. We kick off the show by talking about their time in Barcelona, before we turning to their experiences at some unique ports through Spain, Portugal, and France. Jon and his family planned all their port days outside of Disney Port Excursions, so we touch on this along with all the onboard fun they had as well. So if you’re ready to set sail through Europe, get those bags packed, dont forget your good walking shoes, and since of adventure, we’re setting sail to ports unknown aboard the Beautiful Disney Dream. Connect with Steve, Christy, Nova, and Lake: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com novabrightwilliams@gmail.com mousegenblog@gmail.com Follow the DCL Podcast Via: http://www.facebookcom/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast http://www.threads.net/dcl_podcast Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com

Kalyn and Caela, from the fun Instagram Channel Must Have Magic, join us to discuss their Summer cruise to Europe, along with all the Run Disney fun they have as well. We kick off the show by hearing how they met, and eventually decided to start their highly successful Instagram channel. We then focus on their Summer cruise to Europe aboard the Disney Dream, and finish up talking about all the fun they’ve had at several Run Disney Races. So if you’re ready, pack those bags and lace up those running shoes, we’re setting sail with two amazing friends, to Europe aboard the Disney Dream. Follow Kayla and Caela on their Instagram channel: http://www.instagram.com/musthavemagick Support the National Down Syndrome Society: http://www.ndss.org Connect with Steve, Christy, Nova, and Lake: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com novabrightwilliams@gmail.com mousegenblog@gmail.com Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast http://www.threads.net/dcl_podcast 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 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

Disney Cruise Line released some of the new experiences, Disney Cruise Line guest will get encounter, when they set sail on DCL’s newest ship, the Disney Treasure. We cover our thoughts on what was released, along with what wasn’t, and then we touch on initial sailing itineraries and dates, for this much anticipated ship! Connect with Steve, Christy, Nova, and Lake: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com novabrightwilliams@gmail.com mousegenblog@gmail.com Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast http://www.threads.net/dcl_podcast Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com

Donna joins us this week to discuss her family’s latest vacation, an Adventures by Disney Trip to Norway. She and her family have travelled with ABD several times, so it was fun to hear how this trip compared to many of her other land based Adventures. Donna does a great job talking about planning for this trip, and explaining the differences between ABD and your typical cruise vacation. We finish up by hearing about the incredible adventures they had, as they travelled through Norway. With that said, its time to pack your bags and head out to the land of the Mid Night Sun, we’re off to Norway with Adventures by Disney. Connect with Steve, Christy, Nova, and Lake: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com novabrightwilliams@gmail.com mousegenblog@gmail.com Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFg4roSA0yy1qnCySn4tTdQ http://www.threads.net/dcl_podcast Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com

As Disney Cruise Line gets ready to reveal the Disney Treasure, join us for a rebroadcast, as we set sail for Papenburg Germany, to learn about the Meyer Werft ship building company.  Meyer Werft is the ship yard which built the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy, and has been commissioned to build Disney Cruise Lines 3 new ships. Through one of Meyer Werft’s tour guides, we learn about the history of Meyer Werft, the ship building process, and look into the future of what the next generation of ships will look like.  To learn more about Meyer Werft and see a fun youtube video of the float out of the Disney Fantasy, check out the links below:

Fall is just about upon us, and Disney Cruise Lines Halloween on the High Seas sailings kick off this Sept 9, aboard the Disney Magic. So join us in this fun episode as Steve and Christy discuss all the Spooktacular fun you and your family can enjoy, as you set sail with DCL this Fall. We cover the activities and events we have experienced during our past Halloween on the High Seas sailings, and focus on the new additions which DCL has announced for this Fall. So get ready for spooky stories, treats, character meet ups, trick or treating, and of course Mickeys Mousequerade party up on the pool deck, as we set sail for Halloween on the High Seas with Disney Cruise Line. Connect with Steve, Christy, Nova, and Lake: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com novabrightwilliams@gmail.com mousegenblog@gmail.com Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast http://www.threads.net/dcl_podcast Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com

Wes from the DCL Dude Podcast and Chris from the Concierge Lounge join Steve this week for a fun all around Disney Cruise conversation. All three of our family’s sailed to Alaska this Summer (although, all on different cruise lines), so we start off by talking about our experiences, and why Alaska is just a magical place to cruise. We then hit a bunch of random Disney Cruise topics from the just announced stern characters on the Disney Treasure, to Disney Band+, Light House Point, and more! Enjoy this fun conversation with Wes and Chris! Follow Wes at the DCL Dude Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dcl-dude-podcast/id1293289057 Connect with Steve, Christy, Nova, and Lake: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com mousegenblog@gmail.com Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast http://www.threads.net/dcl_podcast

Jenni joins us this week to discuss her family’s first time sailing the Disney Magic to the Southern Caribbean. This was a 7 night sailing out of Puerto Rico, with stops in Antigua, St. Lucia, Aruba, and Bonaire. These are ports which are on many cruisers bucket list, so we spend the majority of the show talking about the experiences they had in each of them. But before that, we touch on planning for a cruise like this with a younger child, how they got to and from Puerto Rico, and of course all the fun they had onboard the Magic. So if you’re ready to head out for ports unknown, pack those bags, grab your suntan lotion, and don’t forget your best sunglasses, we’re headed out to explore the Southern Caribbean aboard the beautiful Disney Magic. Connect with Steve, Christy, Nova, and Lake: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com mousegenblog@gmail.com Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast http://www.threads.net/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

Tamara and her family our first time Disney Cruise Line Cruisers, and they join us this week to discuss their family’s first time sailing aboard the Disney Fantasy. We have a great time discussing their Disney background, why they decided to start cruising, how they went about planning for this cruise, and of course we finish off with all the onboard fun and port adventures they experienced. So join us this week as we follow this amazing family, as they set out to sea aboard the beautiful Disney Fantasy. Connect with Steve, Christy, Nova, and Lake: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com novabrightwilliams@gmail.com mousegenblog@gmail.com Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFg4roSA0yy1qnCySn4tTdQ http://www.threads.net/dcl_podcast Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com