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DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast

Brian & Sam
Disney Cruise Line
Castaway Cay
Disney Destiny
Disney Treasure
Alaska
Disney Fantasy
Lookout Cay
Adventures By Disney
Disney Wish
Hercules
Cruising
Royal Caribbean
Disney Dream
Disney Magic
Disney
Cozumel
Palo
Christmas
Grand Cayman
Virgin Voyages

DCL Duo is the #1 Disney Cruise Line podcast — your go-to resource for Disney Cruise Line tips, trip planning advice, honest ship reviews, and insider secrets from two of the most experienced DCL fans in the community. Hosted by Brian Flock and Samantha Kanner (Pearl Castaways with 35+ sailings), DCL Duo covers everything you need to know about sailing with Disney Cruise Line — from choosing the r... more

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Latest Episodes

A Captain Mickey and Captain Minnie makeover, a Merida meet-and-greet inside Edinburgh Castle, and a Titanic walking tour in Cobh for a young history buff. Sam talks with Kelly, an American expat living in Germany, about her family’s seven-night Brit... more

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When a birthday girl asks for seven nights instead of three, you listen. Laurel and her two kids join Sam to talk about their Western Caribbean sailing on the Disney Treasure. They spent Pirate Night birthday celebrations onboard at Grand Cayman, cha... more

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Karsh and Hiral are back with the real talk on their family’s 5-night Disney Dream sailing. A stateroom smell that three rounds of fresh pillows couldn’t fix, a guest services callback that never came, and hair in the hash browns on the final morning... more

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Shelby grew up a Disney kid, worked Figment during her Disney College Program, and booked her first Disney cruise the week she brought her son home from the hospital. Six months after that first sailing, her parents gifted the whole family a 5-night ... more

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Vanessa Prince
Disney Cruise Line guest with 41 sailings who shares wheelchair accessibility advice
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Rob Stanley
Disney Cruise Line and Disney Vacation Club enthusiast with nine Disney cruises
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Hosts

Brian Flock
Disney Cruise Line fan and experienced cruiser
Samantha Kanner
Disney Cruise Line fan and experienced cruiser with more than 35 sailings

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 766 ratings
  • Truly are the best!

    As Sam sings at the top of the show, the DCL Duo really are simply the best. Whether you are looking for DCL news or trip reports from their guests or themselves, this podcast really has it all. On top of all that the DCL Duo community is a great one to help plan your DCL vacations and bring some magic to you in between trips.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LaurenPorter_2
    United States12 days ago
  • Long time listener, first time reviewer

    This is my favorite DCL podcast. I have listened to a bunch of them and this is my go-to. I love hearing the stories of people’s cruises and all the cruising tips! Thank you for spending your time and energy to help the rest of us out. Big hugs.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alex and Mama
    United States19 days ago
  • Great Content

    I don’t get to cruise as often so living through these trip reports makes my faraway countdowns go by a little faster. I do not miss an episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OscarSevilla
    United States22 days ago
  • One of the best parts of my day!

    I found this podcast a couple of months ago during an incredibly stressful time in my life. Listening and to this podcast and hearing all about the guests travel has been a bright spot over the past few months. Thank you both for all you do and for the guests who come on the show. I am excited to get on a Disney Cruise within the next year!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RockGirl26!
    United Statesa month ago
  • Ok

    This Podcast is just OK. The interviews can get a bit tedious with uninteresting details. I want to hear about the ships, the dining, activities, not kids’ nap times and if they were able to sit through a show. Talk about the actual show! Overall most episodes are lackluster and excessively long.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    12282021
    United Statesa month ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Trip reports and practical planning tips help first-time cruisers prepare and experienced guests compare ships and itineraries.
The varied guests and candid opinions make the conversations useful and enjoyable between sailings.
Some listeners find detailed family anecdotes and long interviews tedious, and one review says the hosts sometimes talk over each other.
Listeners value the hosts' friendly, entertaining banter and deep knowledge of Disney cruising.

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Ep. 723 - Live Bonus Show - Halloween on the High Seas TWICE: Disney Fantasy vs. Disney Wish
Q: Did you feel like those closures or the existence of all of these people with their cameras, let's be honest, filming every little thing? We know that that's what happens. Did it impact your cruise in a media way?
Vanessa says the media presence did not affect her experience. She saw some creators, but many activities took place behind closed doors, and she says regular guests can be disruptive too.
Ep. 723 - Live Bonus Show - Halloween on the High Seas TWICE: Disney Fantasy vs. Disney Wish
Q: Seeing these announcements, sailing Disney Cruise Line as often as you have, maybe it's two questions. One is, how would you grade Disney Cruise Line in terms of its accessibility from your standpoint? What's the biggest one or two challenges that you still face from an accessibility perspective on the cruise line?
Vanessa says accessibility has improved, but getting on and off the ship and finding suitable accessible port adventures remain challenges. She describes complicated arrangements for accessible transportation in St. Martin.
Ep. 724 - Disney Fantasy 5-Night Bahamas Cruise with a Toddler & 3 Generations
Q: Is this trip on a Disney Cruise for you and your husband, or for your 18-month-old?
Shelby said it was for everyone: her son enjoyed the characters and experiences in the moment, while she and her family valued the memories across generations. She cautioned that parents should expect to feel tired afterward.
Ep. 724 - Disney Fantasy 5-Night Bahamas Cruise with a Toddler & 3 Generations
Q: How did you feel about the difference between a trip and a vacation on a Disney cruise, especially compared with the parks?
Shelby found the parks more exhausting with a toddler because meals and getting back to the room took more planning. On the cruise, the family could return to their room quickly, eat on a routine, rest, or choose activities at their own pace.
Ep. 725 - Live Bonus Show - Disney Dream Family Cruise Review: The Good, the Bad & the Smelly
Q: What did you think about Lookout Cay?
They praised the beach's soft white sand and the food, calling the day a 10 out of 10. The long walk back was difficult in the heat, especially for Karsh, who said he cannot sweat.

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Frequent conversations about Disney Cruise Line travel, combining ship and itinerary updates with detailed firsthand trip reports and practical planning advice. Regular hosts Brian Flock and Samantha Kanner bring their experience as longtime Disney cruisers to discussions of dining, entertainment, ports, family logistics, accessibility, themed sailings and new ship announcements. Many episodes feature families and repeat cruisers recounting what worked, what fell short and what they would do differently, with occasional contributors from Disney-focused media and travel services. The candid reviews balance enthusiasm with criticism, while the hosts' questions draw out useful details for comparing ships and planning a sailing. The format suit... more

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