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March 31, 2023 in Uncategorized

Ep. 302 – A Waddle of Penguins: An Adventures by Disney Trip to Antarctica

This week we are chatting with Kara and Gene all about their amazing experience on an Adventures by Disney (ABD) expedition to Antarctica, the land of ice and penguins. Kara…
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March 29, 2023 in Uncategorized

Ep. 301 – Bonus – The Path Unwinding: A National Geographic Safari in Tanzania

Karen, the owner of our show sponsor, My Path Unwinding Travel, join us this week to tell us all about her amazing National Geographic adventure expedition to Tanzania. We talk…
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March 25, 2023 in Uncategorized

Ep. 300 – Core Memories: The Joy of Cruising Again with Paul Thornton

It's episode 300, and we're excited to be joined by one of our favorite guests, author Paul Thornton, to talk all about his new book They Joy of Cruising Again,…
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March 24, 2023 in Uncategorized

Ep. 299 – Bonus – What Does Chef Have That’s New: DCL Summer 2024 Itineraries

It's that time again - Disney Cruise Line has released their Summer 2024 Itineraries, and we couldn't be more excited. We're joined by Karen Shelton, the fabulous owner of our…
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March 21, 2023 in Uncategorized

Ep. 298 – It all started with a cruise: Season 4 Kick-off

This episode has been three years in the making; that's right, we're kicking off Season 4 of the DCL Duo Podcast!! We're celebrating three full seasons of the show, our…
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March 17, 2023 in Uncategorized

Ep. 297 – Wish Granted: Our Friends Drew and Hayley Share Their First Sailing on the Disney Wish

We're catching up with our friends Drew and Hayley, who you may remember from our Norway Cruise, to hear all about their first time aboard the Disney Wish! As two…
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March 14, 2023 in Uncategorized

Ep. 296 – Bonus – Christmas Wishes or Dreams: Comparing Very Merrytime Experiences on Disney Cruise Line

Greg shares his family's experience with Disney Cruise Line's Very Merrytime themed cruising experience aboard both the Disney Dream and Disney Wish. Were DCL's offerings, activities and experiences the same?…
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March 10, 2023 in Uncategorized

Ep. 295 – Lightning Lanes in the Med: An Adventures by Disney and Disney Cruise Line Mediterranean Combo

We're headed to the Med with Martha and Howie, who recently returned from an Adventures by Disney (ABD) short-escape to Rome before boarding the Disney Magic for a 9-night Disney…
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March 7, 2023 in Uncategorized

Ep. 294 – Bonus – No Capes: Pixar Day at Sea

Taryn is sharing her recent Pixar Day at Sea experience, Disney Cruise Line's newest themed day at sea offering. From characters, to shows, merchandise, activities, and, of course, dining, Taryn…
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March 3, 2023 in Uncategorized

Ep. 293 – He’s a Disney Cruise Fan and He’s Only Five: A Family’s First Disney Cruise

We're chatting with Kristin and David this week all about their family's first Disney cruise. They took a 3-night sailing on the Disney Wish with their two boys - spoiler,…
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February 28, 2023 in Uncategorized

Ep. 292 – Bonus – Brian, when are we going?: Sailing to the Galapagos on Celebrity Cruise Line

We're catching up with Jennifer to chat all about her recent cruise to the Galapagos on Celebrity Cruise Lines.  This is a great companion episode to our episode on sailing…
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February 23, 2023 in Uncategorized

Ep. 291 – Manhattan Clam Chowder: A Disney Cruise from NYC to Canada

Tracey joins us to share her recent Disney Cruise Line sailing from NYC to Canada aboard the Disney Magic.  We were so excited to chat with Tracey about this sailing…
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February 21, 2023 in Uncategorized

Ep. 290 – Bonus – Roll Out the Red Carpet: Celebrity Cruise Line vs Disney Cruise Line

Gunes is joining us for a cruise line throwdown between Celebrity Cruise Line and Disney Cruise Line, including a comparison between Celebrity's Retreat and DCL's Concierge products. How does Disney…
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February 17, 2023 in Uncategorized

Ep. 289 – Hot Takes: Josh is Back to Share His Thoughts on the Disney Wonder

Josh is back! He's bringing us his hot takes from his sailing on the Disney Wonder. Josh may be newer to cruising, but he is not shy about sharing his…
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February 15, 2023 in Uncategorized

Ep. 288 – Bonus – Rapunzel, Let Down Your Hair: Sailing in the Tower Suite Aboard the Disney Wish

Set sail with us in the most luxurious suite Disney Cruise Line offers, as we tag along with Kristin and her family in the Tower Suite aboard the Disney Wish.…
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February 13, 2023 in Uncategorized

Ep. 287 – A Whole New World: Sarah’s First Sailing on Disney Cruise Line

Sarah shares her's family's first experience aboard Disney Cruise Line. From booking to check-in, activities, stateroom, service, food, Castaway Cay and so much more! We love talking to first-time cruisers…
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February 10, 2023 in Uncategorized

Ep. 286 – Bonus – Included Popcorn: A First Timer’s Thoughts on Concierge

Jennifer is sharing her thoughts on her family's first experiene with Disney Cruise Line's Concierge offering from her recent sailing aboard the Disney Wonder. Come here whether Concierge is something…
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February 8, 2023 in Uncategorized

Ep. 285 – Down in Kokomo: Sailing to Bermuda on Disney Cruise Line

We're chatting with Cortni and Becka this week all about their Disney Cruise Line sailing from New York City to Bermuda. We haven't visited Bermuda before and were excited to…
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February 6, 2023 in Uncategorized

Ep. 284 – Bonus – Core Memories: Tips for Sailing with Kids with Anxiety

We're chatting with Stephanie about how to approach sailing with kids who experience anxiety. This is a topic dear to us as parents. Stephanie talks us through the strategies she…
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January 31, 2023 in Uncategorized

Ep. 283 – Bonus – Halloween in January: Halloween on the High Seas on the Disney Wish

Kim shares her family's experience with a Halloween on the High Seas (HOTHS) sailing aboard the Disney Wish, DCL's newest ship. Come hear all the fun activiites and extra touches…
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January 25, 2023 in Uncategorized

Ep. 282 – Bonus – Here Comes the Bride: One of the First Disney Cruise Line Weddings on the Disney Wish

Our friend Mikkel joins Sam this week, along with newly weds Reilly and Mike, to chat all about Reilly and Mike's Disney Cruise Line wedding aboard the Disney Wish; one…
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January 23, 2023 in Uncategorized

Ep. 281 – Bonus – A Backstage Pass: Is Virgin Voyages DCL for Adults + Listener Questions

Karen is sharing what you can expect if you take a Virgin Voyages cruise. Karen recently sailed as a "mega-rockstar" on Virgin, and helps us break down what you can…
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January 21, 2023 in Uncategorized

Ep. 280 – Små Barn: A DCL Cruise to Norway with Little Kids

Ashley and her family made their first cruise on Disney Cruise Line a fabulous seven-night Norwegian Fjords sailing.  Ashley took her two young kids along, and came on to share…
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January 17, 2023 in Uncategorized

Ep. 279 – Bonus – Welcome Home: A DVC Member Cruise to Alaska

On this week's bonus episode, Brooke is sharing her family's experience with the 2022 DVC Member Cruise to Alaska on Disney Wonder. DVC member cruises are a unique opportunity for…
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January 13, 2023 in Uncategorized

Ep. 278 – I’ve Got a Golden Keycard: Is Sailing Concierge on DCL Worth It?

In this episode, we welcome Kaley from My Path Unwinding Travel, our show sponsor, to discuss sailing Concierge on Disney Cruise Line. Kaley shares her tips and tricks for families…
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January 13, 2023 in Uncategorized

Ep. 278 – I’ve Got a Golden Keycard: Is Sailing Concierge on DCL Worth It?

In this episode, we welcome Kaley from My Path Unwinding Travel, our show sponsor, to discuss sailing Concierge on Disney Cruise Line. Kaley shares her tips and tricks for families…
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January 8, 2023 in Uncategorized

Ep. 277 – Bonus – Auld Lang Syne: Listener Voicemails + New Year’s Eve at Disneyland

On this week's bonus show, we're answering listener voicemails and emails about Disney Cruise Line, and bringing you are trip report from our New Year's Eve stay at Disneyland. Come…
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January 8, 2023 in Uncategorized

Ep. 277 – Bonus – Auld Lang Syne: Listener Voicemails + New Year’s Eve at Disneyland

On this week's bonus show, we're answering listener voicemails and emails about Disney Cruise Line, and bringing you are trip report from our New Year's Eve stay at Disneyland. Come…
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January 4, 2023 in Uncategorized

Ep. 276 – O Tannenbaum: Sailing on the Disney Wonder over Christmas (Part 2)

This week we're bringing you part two of our trip report from our back-to-back Very Merrytime sailings on the Disney Wonder over the Christmas holiday. Since our itinerary was the…
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