DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast

On this week's show we're giving our trip report from our 3-night double-dip sailing on the Disney Dream last week (August 19-23). We're sharing the our expience with at-port testing for our son (it was a nailbiter), what it was like on Castaway Cay and onboard, our feelings around the protocols and safety onboard, as well as what dining, entertainment and shopping are like right now.  Is this the right time to sail?  Come hear our thoughts and decide for yourself.

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 [email protected]. 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 are excited to welcome back Kristin from Tinks Magical Vacations to chat about her recent experience sailing aboard the Disney Dream as Disney returns to sailing in the U.S. Kristin shares her thoughts on the embarkation process, onboard protocols, experience at Castaway Cay, dining, shows and more. Come hear her thoughts on sailing aboard the Dream right now, and whether it's the right time for you to return to cruising.

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!!

You can also connect with Kristin to book your next Disney vacation at Tinks Magical Vacations: https://tinksmagicalvacations.com/index.html

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 [email protected]. 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 catching-up with another fabulous cruising duo, Dan and Mikkel from the Somtimes Sailing and Sometimes Home blogs. They recently got back from a cruise aboard a schooner along the scenic coast of Maine. Amidst Maine's natural beauty they found relaxation aboard a rustic sailing ship, with fabulous food, beautiful scenery and onboard comraderie.  Come here all about their schooner sailing adventure.

You can also read more about their adventure at their blog. Check out these recent articles:

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 [email protected]. 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 bonus show we're joined by two fabulous travel specialists from our amazing sponsor, Touring Plans Travel. Annette is a veteran cruiser on Disney Cruise Line, with 24 sailings under her belt. This was Ivonne's first time aboard Disney Cruise Line. Both share their observations and experiences from Disney's first passenger sailing back in the U.S. From onboard fun, to dining, to Castaway Cay, they give some great observations about what it's like to sail right now - inclkuding, who it's for and who may want to wait.

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 [email protected]. 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 bringing you our trip report from our fabulous 8-night stay at Aulani. We're talking food, activities, pools, cabanas, spa treatments, island tours and more!! We even have some opinions from our favorite guest star, our son Nathan. Come hear all about our trip to Hawaii and our impresssions of the beautiful Aulani resort.

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 [email protected]. 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're catching up with Jenni aka "CruiseMummy," an avid cruiser and cruise blogger. Jenni recently took her family on a UK Staycation cruise for their first ever cruise on Disney Cruise Line.  Jenni's shares her thoughts and her family's experience aboard Disney Cruise Line, and how it compares to other lines she's sailed. You can find Jenni on Instagram and Twitter @CruiseMummy, or via her blog.

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 [email protected]. 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 bonus episode we're catching up with our friends Lake and Kaitie from the MouseGen Vlog to talk about planning and checking-in for our upcoming cruises on the Disney Dream later this month!! We're so excited to be back aboard one of the first cruises back with DCL in the United States. We're sharing our thoughts on the check-in process, protocols onboard and our general anxities and reactions as we return to cruising. Come check it out!

You can follow Lake and Kaitie's adventures over at the MouseGen Vlog on YouTube.

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 [email protected]. 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 talking with our friend John about our upcoming trip to Aulani and all the things he recommends we do around the resort and the island.  We talk activities and food at Aulani, as well as tips and tricks for things to see around Oahu. We also chat about tips from our friends and listeners. Come hear our pre-planning for our first ever trip to Aulani!

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 [email protected]. 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 bonus show, we're rebroadcasting our live show from Monday, July 26, where we discussed recent Disney Cruise Line news, offered our own commentary on the news, and also answered listener questions about DCL and the podcast.  All of this and more with our fabulous and favorite guest co-host Adrian!!

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 [email protected]. 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 a Disney fan, prolific Disney Cruiser, and Disney Travel Specialist, Kristin, owner of Tinks Magical Vacations, to talk about her favorites aboard Diseny Cruise Line. We talk dining, staterooms, ports, shows and more to hear Kristin favorites and tips from her more than twenty Disney cruises.

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!!

You can also connect with our guest Kristin to help plan your next Disney vacation by visiting Tinks Magical Vacations.

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 [email protected]. 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