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Disney Cruise Line history, trip reports, travel planning, and news. Disney Cruise Line is our home port as we discuss changes in the travel industry, news, and trip reports to get you ready for your next Disney Cruise.

Steve Kriese

Lake Oswego, Oregon


    • May 27, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 54m AVG DURATION
    • 979 EPISODES

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    The DCL Podcast is an incredibly valuable and informative podcast that covers all things related to Disney Cruise Line (DCL) and other cruise lines. The hosts are a pleasure to listen to and their knowledge about DCL and cruising in general is extensive. It feels like visiting with friends every time I tune in, and I've become addicted to listening.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the wealth of valuable tips it provides. Each episode is filled with insightful information that can enhance your experience on a Disney cruise or help you plan for future trips. The hosts deliver the message in a fun and entertaining way, making it enjoyable to listen to and easy to absorb the information being shared. They also bring on guests who provide firsthand experiences and expertise, further enriching the content of the podcast.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is the variety of hosts. With different perspectives and experiences, they offer a well-rounded view of DCL and cruising as a whole. This allows listeners to gain diverse insights into various aspects such as trip reports, cruising tips, itineraries, excursions, travel planning, and more. Whether you're a first-time cruiser or a seasoned Disney fan, there's something for everyone on this podcast.

    As for any potential downsides, it's difficult to find any significant flaws in The DCL Podcast. Some listeners might wish for more detailed discussions on specific topics or perhaps additional episodes dedicated solely to certain aspects of DCL or cruising in general. However, considering the amount of information already covered by the podcast, these minor shortcomings are easily overlooked.

    In conclusion, The DCL Podcast is an exceptional source of information about Disney Cruise Line and cruising overall. It offers valuable tips, fun personalities, engaging conversations with guests, and a sense of community among listeners. If you're interested in learning more about DCL or simply want to live vicariously through fellow cruisers' experiences, this podcast is a must-listen. The hosts have done an outstanding job creating a well-organized, entertaining, and informative show that will keep you coming back for more.



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    485 Discovering The Magic Of Disney Cruise Line | First-Time Cruiser On The Disney Dream

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 79:12


    We are joined by First-time cruiser and Patreon member Anna to discuss her family's sailing on the Disney Dream. Anna…

    Current Disney Cruise Line Deals and Promotions | Summer 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 29:53


    As a little extra content for you this week, we are going through some of the current ongoing deals you…

    484 ABD Galápagos Islands Expedition Cruise With Lindsey Henry

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 66:25


    This week, we are joined by Lindsey, who recently returned from the Adventures By Disney Galapagos Islands Expedition Cruise. We…

    483 Let’s Get EPIC! | We Went to Universal’s Epic Universe

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 60:47


    Lake and returning guest Becky were able to preview Universal's newest theme park, Epic Universe. We are here to discuss…

    482 Sailing The Disney Fantasy to Lookout and Castaway With Equity Ben

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 47:11


    This week, we are joined by Equity Ben to discuss his family's recent sailing on the Disney Fantasy. Former cast…

    481 A Surprise First Disney Cruise On The Magic

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 51:18


    We welcome Maggie to the show this week to discuss her first Disney Cruise. This was a surprise cruise that…

    480 Adventures By Disney 2026 Land Adventures Release

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 53:56


    Adventures By Disney has released its 2026 land adventures, and bookings start soon! Christy and Steve are here to break…

    479 First Time Cruiser’s Marvel Day at Sea on The Dream

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 46:31


    This week, we are joined by Kyle, who sailed for the first time on the Disney Dream! As a huge…

    478 Snippets From The Disney Wonder With Steve | 3-Night Baja Sailing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 45:10


    Steve and Wake recorded some snippets from a recent 3-night Baja Sailing on the Wonder. Follow along as they spend…

    477 Disney Destiny New Details, Themes, and Characters Revealed!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 32:02


    Lake and Christy discuss the latest Disney Destiny news, covering the recent details announced. This ship is shaping up to…

    476 A Royal Caribbean Vs. Disney Cruise Line Showdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 78:12


    Queue Forced Audience Applause. Christy, Nova, and Amber recently sailed on Royal Caribbean over spring break and we've come together…

    475 Hiking in Alaskan Cruise Ports

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 38:54


    We've got a great bonus episode to round off our Alaska Week! We get many questions about hiking in Alaskan…

    474 All About Alaska Ports | Plus A Land and Sea Itinerary

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 54:13


    We are joined by Kira who has a fantastic Alaskan Sailing resume, traveling there the last three summers aboard Disney,…

    473 First Time To Lookout Cay With Bethany Vinton Aboard the Disney Fantasy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 65:18


    Bethany Vinton joins us to discuss her recent sailing aboard the Disney Fantasy. Bethany sailed with her neighbors who were…

    472 Snippets From the Disney Dream With Chad | Marvel Day at Sea

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 27:25


    Friend of the show and Patreon member Chad recently sailed on the Disney Dream for a Marvel Day at Sea…

    471 First Time Disney Cruisers Go All In | A Wish To Fantasy Back to Back Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 57:44


    First-time Disney Cruiser Cassie joins us to discuss her family's first Disney cruises. yes, plural! They got to experience the…

    470 Sailing The Disney Treasure With Joe From Disney Deciphered

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 55:35


    Joe from the Disney Deciphered Podcast joins us this week to discuss his family's sailing aboard the Disney Treasure. Joe…

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    469 Sailing the Fantasy to Lookout Cay For The First Time With Once Upon A Marathon

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 48:06


    Amanda (@OnceUponAMarathon) joins us this week to discuss her recent sailing aboard the Disney Fantasy. With previous sailings aboard the…

    468 Comparing Cruise Lines | Celebrity Summit Vs The Disney Dream

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 61:53


    We welcome Derry back to the show to discuss two recent sailings she took. One aboard the Disney Dream and…

    467 First Time Cruisers Aboard The Disney Wish

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 60:06


    John joins us to discuss his family's first time sailing DCL aboard the Disney Wish. They took a 3-night sailing…

    466 An Adventurous Southern Caribbean Sailing with Trevor and Cheltsaney Aboard the Disney Magic

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 58:04


    We have an adventurous one for you today! Trevor and Cheltsaney join us to discuss their 7-night Southern Caribbean sailing…

    465 Disney Cruise Line Summer 2026 Itineraries

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 40:37


    We break down Disney Cruise Lines Summer 2026 Itineraries! We've got a couple of interesting shake-ups including both the Magic…

    464 Navigating Allergies and Special Diets Aboard Disney Cruise Line

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 79:31


    Sarah from  https://www.youtube.com/@glutenfreedairyfreedisney  and Gina from www.instagram.com/glutenfreedisneyworld/  join Christy to discuss Cruising with special dietary needs onboard Disney Cruise Line.  They talk…

    463 Christy and Liz Sail the Disney Treasure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 66:24


    Our host Christy and Patreon member Liz joined us to discuss their sailing aboard the Disney Treasure. Follow along on…

    462 Comparing Lookout and Castaway | A ‘Triple’ Dip on the Fantasy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 76:11


    Bryan is back with a milestone return to the podcast to discuss his family's awesome sailing on the Disney Fantasy.…

    461 Looking Ahead to 2025 | Our Travel Plans and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 26:49


    As we move into a new year we take a moment to reflect on an amazing last year and discuss…

    460 Sailing the Maiden Voyage of the Disney Treasure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 59:49


    We welcome Ebony to the show to discuss her time aboard the Disney Treasure's Maiden Voyage! Hear about all the…

    459 Disney Treasure Preview Recap | What to Know Before Sailing The Newest Ship

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 66:19


    With the Treasure getting ready to set sail on its inaugural sailing, Christy was joined by Amber and Steve to…

    458 Snippets From the Disney Treasure Preview Cruise

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 88:43


    Christy, joined by her family and Amber, embarked on the Disney Treasure for an invited preview cruise. Listen to their…

    457 Sailing Back-to-Back To Experience The Disney Wish

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 46:49


    This week Lauren joins us to discuss her family's first time Sailing on the Disney Wish by doing a Back-to-Back…

    456 Sailing the Dream to Norway and Iceland

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 59:19


    This week we welcome back Andy and Joe to discuss their 12-night Norway and Iceland Sailing aboard the Dream. They…

    455 Sailing on the Dream out of Ft Lauderdale with Bethany

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 60:24


    We've got a great episode for you this week packed with info and tips! Bethany joins us to discuss her…

    454 Disney Treasure Christening and First Look Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 25:50


    The Disney Treasure is here and has started doing previews! Join us as we discuss our thoughts from the christening…

    453 A Very Merrytime Sailing Aboard The Disney Wish

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 61:53


    The last time Virgil joined us, we discussed how they wished they brought their kids on board to experience all…

    452 Sailing With Young Children Aboard the Disney Wish

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 53:52


    Lindsay joins us once again to discuss her family's first sailing aboard the Disney Wish! Learn about navigating the Wish…

    451 First Platinum Sailing Aboard the Fantasy | 7-Night Eastern Caribbean

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 63:54 Transcription Available


    Chris from DCLCruisingDad.com joins us to discuss his family's 7-night Eastern Caribbean sailing on the Disney Fantasy. Chris provides a…

    450 The Disney Adventure Awaits | New Ship Details

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 47:29 Transcription Available


    We discuss the new details on what may be Disney Cruise Line's most unique ship, The Disney Adventure!  Want to…

    449 An Adults Only Sailing Aboard The Disney Wish

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 42:03 Transcription Available


    We are joined by Virgil this week to discuss his adults-only sailing aboard the Disney Wish. Hear all about the…

    448 Lake’s Aulani Trip Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 64:34 Transcription Available


    Lake, joined by Christy and Amber, discusses his family's recent trip to Aulani. Learn about what adventures they got up…

    447 Steve’s Norwegian Fjords Cruise & London Short Escape ABD

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 61:24 Transcription Available


    Steve and Wake join us this week to discuss their Norwegian Fjords sailing on the Disney Dream along with the…

    446 A Castaway Double Dip Sailing on the Disney Fantasy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 47:33 Transcription Available


    Chrissy from Touring Plans joins us this week to discuss her family's Double Dip sailing aboard the Disney Fantasy. Chrissy…

    445 ABD Disney Parks Around The World | Private Jet Adventure

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 63:03


    What's it like to fly around the world to visit every Disney park and more? Our guest, Cathy, joins us…

    444 Two Magic Sailings and Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 55:11


    Our host Christy, and friend of the show Amy join us to discuss their recent sailings on the Disney Magic.…

    Disney Destiny Inaugural Schedule Overview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 13:45


    We're dropping you a quick bonus show this week before we drop our main episode to go over the Disney…

    443 Sailing the Mediterranean Aboard Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 56:57


    In this week's episode, we welcome back Chad to the show to discuss his family's sailing aboard Royal Caribbean's Oasis…

    442 Steve’s Norwegian Fjords & ABD Short Escape Snippets

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 33:03


    Steve and his family recently returned from an epic trip, Starting with a London ABD Short Escape, followed by the…

    441 Disney Cruise Line Announces 4 More Ships | D23 News Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 98:20


    Lake and Nova recap all the Parks and Experiences news coming from D23!  Want to be on the show? Fill…

    440 Disney Destiny’s Heroic Reveal

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 52:27


    Don your super suit and catch up on Disney Cruise Line's next ship the Disney Destiny. Due to set sail…

    439 A Family’s Southern Caribbean Sailing Aboard the Disney Magic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 43:17


    Zach joins us this week to discuss his family's 7-night southern Caribbean sailing aboard the Disney Magic! After a long…

    438 Sailing Alaska on Holland America

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 55:45


    Debbie joins us to discuss her sailing to Alaska aboard Holland America!  Want to be on the show? Fill out…

    437 Picking the Best Disney Cruise Line Stateroom For You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 58:33


    Shannon Ford joins us for this week's episode for a little 101 chat on picking the best DCL stateroom for…

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