RDR 40: Disney News and Derek's Disney Dream Trip Report

Oliver & Company: We are back from vacation and ready to talk about orphan kitties! by Dishing Disney

Ep. 305 - Bonus - Using Your Imagination: Talking with Former Disney Cruise Line Imagineer Theron Skees: We're chatting with former Disney Imagineer Theron Skees this week. Theron was the portfolio manager for Disney Cruise Line for five years, overseeing design updates to the existing fleet and Castaway Cay, as well as managing the design of DCL's newest ship, the Wish, and it's newest island destination, Lighthouse Point. We couldn't wait to hear Theron's thoughts on the existing fleet, the design of the Wish, Disney Cruise Line's purchase of the Global Dream, and what it's like designing DCL's famous island destinations. All that and more on this week's episode! If you want to join the DCL Duo Inaugural Podcast Crusie aboard the Disney Magic for her three-night sailing on June 19, 2024 from Ft. Lauderdale to Nassua and Lighthouse Point, you can head over our to our booking page at My Path Unwinding Travel to secure your room today!! Rooms are going fast and some categories are alrea by DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast

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Ep. 260 - Bonus - The Dish on the Wish: Getting Len Testa's Thoughts on the Disney Wish: We've got one of our favorite guests on this week's bonus show, the incomparable Len Testa! Len is the founder of Touring Plans, the best way to optimize your day at a Disney theme park to reduce wait time and enjoy more rides. He's also the co-author of the Unofficial Guides, including the guides for Disney World and Disney Cruise Line (which is also co-authored by one of our favorite guests, Erin Foster). Len is also the co-host of the Disney Dish Podcast with Jim Hill. Touring Plans Travel is also a former show sponsor of the DCL Duo. Len recently sailed aboard the Disney Wish for the Disney Dish Podcast cruise, and we couldn't wait to get his thoughts. Len's analytical mind is always churning and we find that his approach to these discussions is always fun and unique. He always spots things we'd miss because he has a different and unique point of view. Love having him on and can't wait to have by DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast

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Ep. 321 - Rollin' On the River: A Six Night DCL Out of New Orleans: We're catching with Tracey to chat all about her recent six-night Disney Cruise Line sailing aboard the Magic from Tracey's hometown - New Orleans. We couldn't wait to hear what Tracey thought about her trip. She did several Disney shore excursions in Cozumel and Grand Cayman, and of course we had to get her thoughts on the food onboard! We also took some time in rapid fire to get Tracey's New Orleans favorites, since New Orleans is one of our favorite places to sail out of with DCL. All that and more on this week's episode! If you want to join the DCL Duo Inaugural Podcast Crusie aboard the Disney Magic for her three-night sailing on June 19, 2024 from Ft. Lauderdale to Nassua and Lighthouse Point, you can head over our to our booking page at My Path Unwinding Travel to secure your room today!! Rooms are going fast and some categories are already sold out. So, book today to ensure you can join us for all the fun in S by DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast

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Disneyland - Please Bring These Things Back (S3 Ep1): Disneyland has a changed a lot over the years, but it seems announcements about upcoming changes are coming faster than ever. At the same time, we still have plenty of experiences that have yet to return to the parks. It is a strange time, and we are... by Disneyland With Kids Podcast

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Ep. 028: Holiday Trip + Expedition Everest + Talking Disney with Friends by Disney World is Awesome

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Ep. 341 - Bonus - Eastbound and Down: An Eastbound Transatlantic Sailing on the Dream: It's Transatlantic week here at the DCL Duo!! We're bringing you two great trip reports from two different families who sailed on Disney Cruise Line's eastbound transatlantic crossing aboard the Disney Dream. It was the Dream's first time back in Europe since a drydock several years ago, and she hasn't been back to some of these ports since she was built. We wanted to know with so many sea days, was there enough onboard to keep folks interested? So we were so excited when Jessica reached out to be a guest on the show and share her family's experience on this amazing 13-night itinerary. We talked to Jessica about what she got up to onboard and some of the amazing shore excursions she did on the back-end of the sailing. Come find out if an extended voyage on DCL might be right for you!! If you want to join the DCL Duo Inaugural Podcast Cruise aboard the Disney Magic for her three-night sailing on June by DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast

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#46 - Adventures by Disney and our Disney World New Year's Eve Review: On this episode, Rob and Kerri give a review of their New Year's Eve stay at Walt Disney World. They have some tips on the best rooms at Disney's Port Orleans Riverside. Plus a cool tip on the Minnie Van service at Disney. Have you heard about... by Disney Travel Secrets - How to do Disney

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Ep. 262 - Dillo-ing Expectations: The Dillo's Diz Take Their First Disney Cruise: We're chatting with Jen and Frank, the dynamic brother/sister duo behind the Theme Park Thursday Dillo's Diz podcast, who recently returned from their first Disney Cruise Line adventure; a 7-night sailing aboard the Disney Fantasy. Jen and Frank are Disney fanatics, and we could not wait to get their take on DCL! We covered it all - the ship, the food, the shows, and Castaway Cay! You will love their take on Disney Cruise Line. You can also find Jen and Frank as dillosdiz.com. If you are looking to book your next Disney Cruise, have been thinking about sailing concierge, have been eying an Adventures by Disney Trip, or are interested in what other kinds of vacations might be available, then head over to My Path Unwinding Travel so Karen and her team of expert travel professionals can help you find the perfect vacation for you and your family. Karen and her team are knowledgeable, responsive and welcomin by DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast

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Ep. 324 - Bonus - Sleight of Hand: More on the Magic's Upgrades: We're chatting with Dan and Renee who were onboard the Magic for her first sailing after her recent dry dock. What did they think about the upgrades to the Concierge Lounge? Was the Soul Cat lounge the addition to the ship they'd been hoping for? Was the Magic "show ready" or should Disney have take more time to complete the finishing touches? We discuss all of this and more on this week's bonus show! If you want to join the DCL Duo Inaugural Podcast Crusie aboard the Disney Magic for her three-night sailing on June 19, 2024 from Ft. Lauderdale to Nassua and Lighthouse Point, you can head over our to our booking page at My Path Unwinding Travel to secure your room today!! Rooms are going fast and some categories are already sold out. So, book today to ensure you can join us for all the fun in Summer 2024!! We've got so many exciting things planned, you won't want to miss this opportunity. If you are looking to book you by DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast

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Ep. 323 - A Titanic Love of DCL: From Reluctant Cruiser to Disney Cruise Line Addict: This week we're chatting with Bryan all about his journey from reluctant cruiser to DCL fanatic. Bryan and his family have quickly amassed five sailings on Disney Cruise Line. Bryan was initially resistant to cruising, in part because of the price tag, but now sees DCL as potentially a better value for him and his family, than a parks vacation. Come hear why that might be and whether you may want to start your own journey to becoming a Disney Cruise Line fan. All that and more on this week's episode. If you want to join the DCL Duo Inaugural Podcast Crusie aboard the Disney Magic for her three-night sailing on June 19, 2024 from Ft. Lauderdale to Nassua and Lighthouse Point, you can head over our to our booking page at My Path Unwinding Travel to secure your room today!! Rooms are going fast and some categories are already sold out. So, book today to ensure you can join us for all the fun in Summer 2 by DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast

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Ep. 304 - Partying Like It's 1999: It's New Year's Eve on Disney Cruise Line: We're gonna party like it's 1999 on this week's show, because we're chatting with Robby and Jillian all about their adults-only New Year's sailing on Disney Cruise Line (DCL) out of Galveston. Robby and Jillian are former Disney cast members, new (and expecting parents) and so much fun to talk to! We had a blast chatting about their Disney backgrounds, their impressions of Galveston, and all the fun they got up to onboard their Disney Cruise. Of course, we also got their Disney favorites in Rapid Fire. All that and so much more on this episode of the DCL Duo Podcast. If you want to join the DCL Duo Inaugural Podcast Crusie aboard the Disney Magic for her three-night sailing on June 19, 2024 from Ft. Lauderdale to Nassua and Lighthouse Point, you can head over our to our booking page at My Path Unwinding Travel to secure your room today!! Rooms are going fast and some categories are already sold out. So, bo by DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast

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Home On The Range: Dustin & Briana are back from their honeymoon and ready to talk about Home On The Range by Dishing Disney

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Ep. 309 - Jingle All the Way: A Verry Merrytime Sailing on the Fantasy: We're chatting with Scott all about his family's Verry Merrytime cruise aboard the Disney Fantasy. Scott's a big Disney and Disney Cruise Line fan, and we wanted to hear all his thoughts on the Verry Merrytime experience aboard DCL. Did it live up to expectations? We also wanted to get Scott's take on the planning, onboard activties, ports and excursions for his weeklong cruise on the Disney Fantasy. All that and more on this week's show! If you want to join the DCL Duo Inaugural Podcast Crusie aboard the Disney Magic for her three-night sailing on June 19, 2024 from Ft. Lauderdale to Nassua and Lighthouse Point, you can head over our to our booking page at My Path Unwinding Travel to secure your room today!! Rooms are going fast and some categories are already sold out. So, book today to ensure you can join us for all the fun in Summer 2024!! We've got so many exciting things planned, you won't want to miss this by DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast

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The Sweep Spot # 237 - Pixar Pier, Pirates, Food, and more at Disneyland Resort: Changes at Disneyland Resort by The Sweep Spot

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Should You Go To Disneyland or Walt Disney World: How To Decide Which Park To Visit by Disneyland With Kids Podcast

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Ep. 334 - Bonus - Opa!: A Greek Adventures by Disney Trip: This week we are chatting with Leah, all about the fabulous Adventures by Disney tour she took with her family in Greece. Leah grew up going to the parks and had her first Disney cruise in the Mediterranean, which got her hooked on DCL. She's since done four ABD trips, including Central Europe, Costa Rica, Southwestern US, and Greece. She chose Greece with her family and grandparents because it had more downtime and suited their interests. On this tour, Leah enjoyed visiting the Acropolis, the Parthenon, and the Olympic Stadium in Athens, as well as learning about the history and culture of Greece. She also enjoyed exploring the islands of Santorini and Crete, where she hiked a volcano, saw ancient ruins, and experienced local life, including a visit to a quaint Greek town where the mayor himself hosted the ABD tour. Leah shares all the great food, memories, experiences, sights and friends she made on this amazing trip. It's no by DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast

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Ranking the Best Months to Visit Walt Disney World by Living By Disney

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Ep. 337 - Bonus - Thrill Rides for Days: A Universal VIP Tour: The DCL Duo+ is headed out in a VIP Tour at Universal Orlando and we're bringing you along for all the fun. Fourteen marquis attractions in a seven hour tour! Valet parking, breakfast, lunch and an unlimited express pass. We couldn't wait to see what Nathan thought about Universal Orlando and all the thrill rides. Want to hear his thoughts? All that and more on this week's bonus episode. If you want to join the DCL Duo Inaugural Podcast Cruise aboard the Disney Magic for her three-night sailing on June 19, 2024 from Ft. Lauderdale to Nassau and Lighthouse Point, you can head over our to our booking page at My Path Unwinding Travel to secure your room today!! Rooms are going fast and some categories are already sold out. So, book today to ensure you can join us for all the fun in Summer 2024!! We've got so many exciting things planned, you won't want to miss this opportunity. If you are looking to book your next Disney Cru by DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast

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Ep. 308 - Bonus - Question in the Back?: Q&A from a First Time Cruiser: We get questions all the time from listeners wanting to know what they should expect their first time on Disney Cruise Line. This week we are responding to several questions that came in from a listeners as a bit of DCL 101. From the process before you step onboard, to some of our tips and tricks to make the most of your DCL cruise - Chris had questions and we had answers. If you have questions, send them our way! We love to share our responses with the whole DCL Duo community. If you have tips that we missed - share those too! If you want to join the DCL Duo Inaugural Podcast Crusie aboard the Disney Magic for her three-night sailing on June 19, 2024 from Ft. Lauderdale to Nassua and Lighthouse Point, you can head over our to our booking page at My Path Unwinding Travel to secure your room today!! Rooms are going fast and some categories are already sold out. So, book today to ensure you can join us for all th by DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast

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D2: The Mighty Ducks: Returning guest Eric joins us to discuss the sequel to everyone's favorite youth hockey movie by Dishing Disney

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Ep. 322 - Bonus - Buried Treasure: Disney Cruise Line's Late 2024 Itinerary Release: We're talking about Disney Cruise Line's Late 2024 Itinerary Release that dropped earlier today (Tuesday, June 13). No more sailing out of San Diego or New York? Missing iteneraries for the 2024 Australia cruising season? A surprise change-up for the Fantasy that may signal more news about the Treasure? All that and more on this special intinerary release day edition of the DCL Duo Podcast. (Please note, this a recording of a live broadcast.) If you want to join the DCL Duo Inaugural Podcast Crusie aboard the Disney Magic for her three-night sailing on June 19, 2024 from Ft. Lauderdale to Nassua and Lighthouse Point, you can head over our to our booking page at My Path Unwinding Travel to secure your room today!! Rooms are going fast and some categories are already sold out. So, book today to ensure you can join us for all the fun in Summer 2024!! We've got so many exciting things planned, you won't by DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast

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Ep. 313 - It's a Kind of Magic: DCL Stage Performer and Magician Siegfried Tieber: We are joined this week by a very special guest - Siegfried Tieber. Siegfried is a close-up magician who has performed for (and fooled) the likes of Penn & Teller. He's also a DCL stage performer, bringing his show to the high-seas to entertain adults and families on all four of Disney's original ships. Siegfried shares his journey to magic, the highs and lows of his career, and what it's like to be a stage performer on Disney Cruise Line. He also even took some time to share a card trick with us that you can see on our YouTube channel or Facebook Group. We had so much fun chatting with Siegfried and hope we can see his show again soon on Disney Cruise Line. If you'd like to connect with Siegfried and see more of his amazing magic, head over to website or follow him on Instagram. If you want to join the DCL Duo Inaugural Podcast Crusie aboard the Disney Magic for her three-night sailing on June 19, 2024 by DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast

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Ep. 339 - Bonus - The Last Frontier: A DCL Cruise to Alaska + Listener Questions: Jennifer shares her family's recent Disney Cruise Line sailing to Alaska aboard the Disney Wonder with her son and daughter. We were so excited to hear all about the excursions Jennifer booked with her kids - from train rides, to glacier viewing, helicopters, zip-lining and more! It was great to hear the breadth of experiences Jennifer had with her two kids and the new challenges they tried together as a family. We're also answer some listener emails and voicemails this episode. All that and more on this week's bonus show. If you want to join the DCL Duo Inaugural Podcast Cruise aboard the Disney Magic for her three-night sailing on June 19, 2024 from Ft. Lauderdale to Nassau and Lighthouse Point, you can head over our to our booking page at My Path Unwinding Travel to secure your room today!! Rooms are going fast and some categories are already sold out. So, book today to ensure you can join us for all by DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast

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Top 5: Favorite Disneyland Rides & Attractions: Dustin & Briana pick their favorite rides from their recent Disneyland trip by Dishing Disney

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Top 5: Disneyland vs Disney World: We name our Top 5 favorite reason why each park is better than the other by Dishing Disney

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Ep. 315 - Reluctant Cruiser Turned DCL Fan: Missy and Jason Share their First Disney Cruise Experience: Missy and Jason are joining us this week to share their family's first Disney Cruise Line experience, a three-night sailing aboard the Disney Dream. Jason was reluctant to try a cruise, and a Disney cruise in particular, but after sailing on the Dream, did he come away a convert? We talk about the experience from end-to-end, including how Missy snagged her family a Castaway Cay cabana, and what Missy and Jason thought about the fan favorite Palo Brunch. We also learned what Missy and Jason's kids (who were early teens or over 18) thought about their experience onboard. All that and more on this week's show! If you want to join the DCL Duo Inaugural Podcast Crusie aboard the Disney Magic for her three-night sailing on June 19, 2024 from Ft. Lauderdale to Nassua and Lighthouse Point, you can head over our to our booking page at My Path Unwinding Travel to secure your room today!! Rooms by DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast

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Ep. 333 - Gelato, Gelato, Gelato: A Mediterranean Cruise on Disney Cruise Line: It's time for the main event, as we chat with Drew and Hayley all about their fabulous Disney Cruise Line Mediterranean cruise. We were so excited to hear from them both about the ports they visited, the shore excursions they did, and what they thought about the sailing overall. Oh, and did we mention, they almost missed the ship!! This gelato-filled episode will certainly get you ready for a fun-filled DCL Mediterranean sailing. Trigger warning: you may purchase a Disney cruise to the Med after listening to the episode!! All that and more on this week's episode. If you want to join the DCL Duo Inaugural Podcast Cruise aboard the Disney Magic for her three-night sailing on June 19, 2024 from Ft. Lauderdale to Nassau and Lighthouse Point, you can head over our to our booking page at My Path Unwinding Travel to secure your room today!! Rooms are going fast and some categories are already sold out. So, book t by DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast

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Ep. 328 - Bonus - Members Only: Our Dinner at Club 33 + Rogers the Musical: We had the amazing opportunity to have dinner at Club 33 at Disneyland, thanks to some generous help from a current member. We couldn't wait to share the experience with all of you, as the opportunity to go behind the door of 33 Royal St. and walk the hallowed halls is truly unforgettable; and something we never thought we'd have an opportunity to do ourselves. A big THANK YOU to two very special friends of our show for making this dream come true. Coincidentally, we also were at Disneyland Resort for opening weekend of Rogers the Musical at the Hyperion Theater at Disney's California Adventure. Sam couldn't resist sharing her own review of the show with all of you! If you want to join the DCL Duo Inaugural Podcast Cruise aboard the Disney Magic for her three-night sailing on June 19, 2024 from Ft. Lauderdale to Nassau and Lighthouse Point, you can head over our to our booking page at My Path Unwinding Travel by DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast

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Ep. 335 - West Coast, Best Coast: A West Coast Repositioning Cruise on DCL: Fan favorite Josh is back to share his family's recent DCL West Coast repositioning cruise on the Disney Wonder from San Diego to Vancouver, Canada. This was Josh's first time taking his kids on Disney Cruise Line, and we couldn't wait to hear whether they enjoyed the experience. We also wanted to know what it was like taking this short repositioning cruise - with only one stop in Victoria. As usual, we're talking food, onboard activities, state rooms, and so much more. Josh's hot takes are always provocative and this week's show is no exception! If you want to join the DCL Duo Inaugural Podcast Cruise aboard the Disney Magic for her three-night sailing on June 19, 2024 from Ft. Lauderdale to Nassau and Lighthouse Point, you can head over our to our booking page at My Path Unwinding Travel to secure your room today!! Rooms are going fast and some categories are already sold out. So, book today to ensure you ca by DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast

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