DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast

This week we're talking to travel blogger Dana Freeman about her experiences with luxury and small ship cruising, as well as her travel to Eluthera, the future of home of Disney's Lighthouse Point.  Disney charges a premium for its cruise experience - some here what else is out there in the luxury cruising and small ship market that might be fun for you and your family to explore in the future!

You can find Dana and her blog at danahfreeman.com
Or you can follow Dana on social media at: Instagram, Twitter and Facebook

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 and most other major podcast providers. You can also like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @DCLDuo. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, you can email us at [email protected].

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!

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In this bonus episode we talk to Justin about his family's recent trip to the Beach Club resort at Walt Disney World during the limited DVC resort reopening period.  Hear about some of the measures Justin saw on property to help protect guests during this period, as well as Justin's thoughts as a Disney fan and travel agent on the value of the vacation during this period and whether he found it to be safe.  

Please note, we are not endorsing or recommending that anyone head to Disney World during this period.  The decision to take a vacation during this period needs to be personal to you and your family, and your own safety.  But, we do want to bring you the experiences of others who are visiting Disney World to help you make your own decisions.  

If you'd like to reach Justin at Adventures is Out There Travel you can find him on Facebook at their page: Adventures By Educators

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 and most other major podcast providers. You can also like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @DCLDuo. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, you can email us at [email protected].

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!

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This week we are joined by Jason Leppert, the founder of PopularCruising.com.  Jason has been on an astonishing 150+ cruises, across multiple cruise lines, including cruises on all four of Disney's ships and eleven Disney cruises total.  Jason is an authoritative voice on cruising, and this week we leverage his experience to understand how Disney compares across a range of other cruise lines.  Join as we step back and see whether Disney Cruise Line really still stands up well to other cruise lines, and where it might be facing some strong competition. 

You can find Jason on social media @PopularCruising or watch his vlog at PopularCruising.com.

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 and most other major podcast providers. You can also like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @DCLDuo. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, you can email us at [email protected].

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!

You can connect with the DCLDuo Podcast and Vlog at: https://dclduo.com

Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel at: https://tinyurl.com/u5bj9lv

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We have a special bonus episode this week about a family's recent trip to the Polynesian Resort, when the DVC resorts re-opened to guests last week.  We had Brittany on to tell us about her family's trip, the safety measures Disney has put in place, and how she and her family felt about the trip in terms of their own health and safety.  Whether to go to Disney during this time is a highly personal decision, so please don't think we're encouraging trips at this point.  Our family is not planning on going anytime soon. But, for those who go, we're certainly interested in hearing their experiences.

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 and most other major podcast providers. You can also like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @DCLDuo. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, you can email us at [email protected].

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!

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This week we're going behind-the-scenes at Disneyland for a peek behind the magic with Lynn Barron, co-author of Cleaning the Kingdom and co-host of the Sweep Spot podcast.  Lynn, and his co-author Ken, worked in Disneyland Custodial.  Lynn worked at Disneyland for nine years.  He's got a lot of great stories, and is a true Disneyland fan.  Listen in as we have a fun time learning more about Disneyland from the perspective of a former cast member.

You can find Lynn's book on Amazon, or pick-up a signed copy at thesweepspot.com.  You can also find more on Lynn's podcast there, or at Apple Podcasts.

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 and most other major podcast providers. You can also like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @DCLDuo. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, you can email us at [email protected].

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!

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This week we're talking Adventures by Disney, or ABD, with Erin Foster, co-author of the Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line and frequent contributor to Touring Plans.  Erin has been on ten ABD trips including land-based vacations to China and South America, river cruises, short escapes and a few DCL "embedded" ABD adventures.  ABD is the luxury arm of Disney's signature vacation offerings, and while it's pricey you get Disney's world class service and vacation planning prowess across six continents with ABD.  Come hear Erin's experiences with ABD, and you might find it's a good option for you and your family.

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 and most other major podcast providers. You can also like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @DCLDuo. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, you can email us at [email protected].

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!

You can connect with the DCLDuo Podcast and Vlog at: https://dclduo.com

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Just a quick episode out to all the Disney dads in the DCLDuo community wishing you a magical Father's Day!  Thanks for making all those memories for our Disney kiddos come true!

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 and most other major podcast providers. You can also like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @DCLDuo. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, you can email us at [email protected].

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!

You can connect with the DCLDuo Podcast and Vlog at: https://dclduo.com

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This week we're talking to Carrie and Lauren about the ways you can eat healthy, stay active and take care of your mental health on a Disney Cruise.  Come hear about the gym, personal trainers, fitness classes and other ways to stay active.  We'll also talk about how we indulge responsibly, and get pampered while still staying fit.  

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 and most other major podcast providers. You can also like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @DCLDuo. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, you can email us at [email protected].

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!

You can connect with the DCLDuo Podcast and Vlog at: https://dclduo.com

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This week we're talking to Paul Thornton, author of the Joy of Cruising, an amazing compilation of stories about some truly avid and interesting cruisers.  Paul is also such an amazing and positive influence in the cruise community - his story is well worth the listen.  So, come hear all about Paul's book, the planned sequel, and his own cruising journey on this week's episode. 

Learn more about Paul's book at https://www.thejoyofcruising.net/
You can buy Paul's book, the Joy of Cruising on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2YiYwoD
You can also follow Paul on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheJoyOfCruising/
Or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thejoyofcruising/

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 and most other major podcast providers. You can also like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @DCLDuo. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, you can email us at [email protected].

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!

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This week we're talking to Erin Foster, co-author of the Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line.  Erin is a wealth of knowledge and experience about Disney Cruise Line and Disney in general.  She's been working for Touring Plans for 11 years, and prior to that was on the Disney Mom's Panel, some of the most knowledgeable folks around when it comes to Disney.  She's been to Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, Hongkong Disney, and Walt Disney World.  She's a DVC member and has stayed at Hilton Head, Vero Beach and Aulani.  She's done an astounding ten, yes ten, Adventures by Disney trips, and twenty Disney Cruises.  Definitely come hear Erin's thoughts, as you'll find few, if any, more knowledgeable than she is about Disney cruising.  You can connect with Erin by email at [email protected] or on Twitter @MsErinFoster.

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 and most other major podcast providers. You can also like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @DCLDuo. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, you can email us at [email protected].

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!

You can connect with the DCLDuo Podcast and Vlog at: https://dclduo.com

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