DCL Podcast

Welcome to Episode 9 of the Run Disney Run Down, a collaboration podcast with MouseGen and the DCL Podcast. Lake, Stephen, Christy, and Steve are back to discuss their experiences during Run Disney’s Spring Time Surprise Weekend at Walt Disney World. We discuss the expo, where we stayed, eating options, transportation we used, and of course all the experiences we had before, during, and after the race. In addition to listening to the Run Disney Run Down on our Podcast feed, you can also watch it on MouseGen’s YouTube channel. Thanks for listening, and if you have any feedback on this episode, or future episodes, please contact us via the links below. Connect with Lake, Stephen, Steve, or Christy: mousegenblog@gmail.com steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com Watch the Playback of this episode, and Live Streams of future episodes via YouTube and Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@MouseGen http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast Follow MouseGen via; http://www.instagram.com/mousegen

Kelly joins us this week to discuss her family’s experiences sailing back to back on the Disney Wish, this past Holiday Season. We have a fun time hearing her thoughts on sailing concierge and aboard the Wish for the first time. We touch on her thoughts about the new dining venues, entertainment, kids experiences, favorite lounges and drinks, and of course all the fun they enjoyed on Castaway Cay. So grab your sunglasses, sun tan lotion, and don’t forget those stockings to hang in your stateroom for the big guy, we’re headed out to sail the Bahamas aboard DCL’s newest ship, the Disney Wish. Connect with Steve, Christy, and Nova: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com novabrightwilliams@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

Steve and his family headed to the island of Oahu this past Spring Break, where they spent a week on the island and 5 nights at Aulani. Before checking into Aulani, they visited the U.S.S. Missouri, took surf lessons on the North Shore, visited Laniakea Beach to see the turtles, explored the old town of Hale’iwa, and even dropped in at Dole Plantation for some Dole Whip. They then checked into Aulani for the last 5 days in the Islands. We discuss the check in process, the Aulani App (which actually works now), dining options, favorite lounges, running and walking paths of Ko’Olina, thoughts on their 1 bedroom villa, and of course all the fun you can have in the pools and around the Aulani Resort. So grab your sunglasses, your reef friendly sun spray, and don’t forget your Rubber Slippers (flip flops), we’re headed out for adventure around the Island of Oahu and the Beautiful Aulani Resort and Spa. Connect with Steve, Christy, and Nova: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com novabrightwilliams@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 our April Cabana’s Show. We touch on a Myriad of topics around Disney Cruise Line, and the Disney Company. In this episode we touch on the newly announced Disney+Bands coming to DCL, updates on the Global Dream, updates on the Light House Point Cruises, the Keel laying ceremony for the Disney Treasure (how cool does Voyage Minnie Look? Right!!!!), and much more. Connect with Steve, Christy, and Nova: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com chriszbright@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

Adam joins us again this week to discuss his Fall Cruise to New England aboard the Norwegian Breakaway. It’s fun every now and then to compare other cruise lines and sailing opportunities beyond DCL, especially sailings at Ports which you’re unable to generally stop at, because DCL rarely sails there. Adam does a great job showcasing the differences in planning for an NCL cruise vs DCL, along with differences in boarding, dining, onboard entertainment, the Spa, and stateroom amenities. We then touch on each of the ports and what they had planned there. So pack your bags, and grab your car keys (its nice not to have to fly to FL for every cruise), we’re headed up to beautiful New England aboard the Norwegian Breakaway. Connect with Steve and Christy: 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

Christy and her family recently sailed on Royal Caribbeans Wonder of the Seas, over Spring Break. During the cruise, she and Dave sat down to discuss their thoughts on their stateroom, dining, onboard entertainment, kids clubs, and while off the ship in the different ports and at RCCL’s Private Island. So grab your swim suit, and dont forget your sunglasses and tanning lotion, we’re headed out to sea, aboard one of the largest cruise ships in the world, Royal Caribbeans Wonder of the Seas. Connect with Steve and Christy: 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

Dennis joins us again this week, to discuss his family’s first time sailing aboard the Disney Wish over the Holidays. It’s great to get his family’s thoughts on their stateroom, the restaurants, onboard entertainment, and all the holiday offerings onboard Disney Cruise Lines newest ship. In addition, as a co-host to an amazing Star Wars Podcast, Podcast Stardust, Dennis provides some great context for why he enjoys the Hyper Space Lounge and the Star Wars kids areas onboard the Wish. So now it’s time to pack your Sabacc cards, brush up on your Marvel Trivia, and don’t forget your light saber (you’ll never know who you’ll meet onboard or in the lounge), we’re headed out on a Very Merrytime sailing aboard the beautiful Disney Wish. Follow Dennis and all your Star Wars info. Via Podcast Stardust: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-stardust/id1484270010

Christy, Lake, and Kaitie breakdown Disney Cruise Lines Summer 2024 sailings, which were released March 23, 2023.

Erin Foster, Co-Auther of the Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line, joins us to discuss whats new in their 2023 edition. Erin has cruised on all of Disney’s ships, from the Caribbean, to Alaska, to Europe and beyond. In addition, she was a founding member of the Disney Parks Moms Panel (now known as planDisney), where she helped answer guests questions to help them make the most of their Disney Travels. Nova and Christy have a fun time talking to her about whats new in the 2023 edition, along with her thoughts on Disney’s newest ship the Wish. They also touch on what we may see on Disney’s next ship, the Treasure, along with some speculation on the Global Dream. We hop you enjoy this fun conversation with the amazing Erin Foster. You can purchase the Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line wherever you buy books… Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or your local bookstore. Connect with Touring Plans: https://www.amazon.com/Unofficial-Guide-Disney-Cruise-Guides/dp/162809141X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B1NEBBVZM1DL&keywords=unofficial+guide+to+disney+cruise+line+2023&qid=1679437162&sprefix=unofficial+guide+to+%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-1 https://touringplans.com/disney-cruise-line Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com chriszbright@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

Our good friend Joe Cheung, from the Disney Deciphered Podcast, joins us to discuss his family’s latest sailing aboard the Disney Dream. This was a four day sailing out of Miami, featuring stops at Nassau and Castaway Cay. Joe and his family first spent time at Walt Disney World. While there, they went on the Up Close with Rhino’s Tour at Disneys Animal Kingdom, and we hear all about what his family thought about this unique one of a kind tour. From WDW we’re off to Miami to set sail on the Disney Dream, where we discuss his family’s experiences with the kids clubs, dining, onboard entertainment (I mean, who wouldn’t want to play the Mid Ship Detective Agency game with Ariel?), spending time in a Cabana on Castaway, and his thoughts on sailing Concierge for the first time as well. So if you’re ready for a land and sea vacation, with a fun loving family who shuts down the dining room every evening onboard? Then grab your sunglasses and fitbit, and lets be honest, leave the book..you’re never gonna get a chance to open it…because we’re headed out to sea with the Cheung family aboard the beautiful Disney Dream. Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com chriszbright@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