DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast
Brian & SamDCL 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
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 721 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Places & TravelHobbiesLeisureSociety & Culture | |||
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Miranda admits she used to be “kind of snobby” about cruising. A few years and three Disney Cruise Line ships later, the New Yorker is back from a seven-night Western Caribbean sailing on the Disney Treasure with her family, and she has thoughts on e... more
Lawrence and Lauren only started cruising in 2024. For their fifth wedding anniversary, they left the kids at home and booked nine nights on the Disney Destiny: a five-night Western Caribbean sailing followed immediately by a four-night Nassau and Ca... more
Disney never billed it as an eclipse cruise. Still, Anna and her family sailed the Disney Dream out of Southampton with their own viewing glasses packed and a port-side veranda booked. They watched totality together from their balcony. Returning gues... more
Stephanie and Danny from DCL Magazine spent a week aboard the Disney Wish chasing clues to the Disney Believe. They snorkeled for a Prince Eric statue on Castaway Cay, traded glowing ice to Oaken, and met a Moana on Castaway Cay that Disney says will... more
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- Perfect mix of helpful and fun
I absolutely love DCL Duo. Brian and Sam are incredibly knowledgeable, but what keeps me listening is how genuinely enjoyable they are to listen to. Their conversations feel natural and funny, and I love that they’re willing to share real opinions.
I’ve learned so much from the trip reports and interviews, and I’m constantly picking up little tips I never would have thought to look for on my own. It’s also just really fun to hear other people talk about Disney cruising with the same level of e... more
Apple Podcasts5Julie_SA
United States18 days ago - Please don’t start posting AI slop
I love listening to your podcasts as a Disney cruiser. Until I hit episode 707 which is AI generated slop for narration. I had to turn it off. I wanted to know more about ABD, but I will go get it from a “real” episode and not some AI generated transcript read by AI trained with your voices. I know it is possible because I use AI every day and you can do so much better with it if you actually tried where it would be much, much harder to tell.
Apple Podcasts3Disfan718United States25 days ago - Bright spot!
The DCL Duo is one of my favorite podcasts and a bright spot in my week! I love their upbeat attitudes, dependable content, and honest reviews of DCL. The trip reports help me in planning my own family’s cruises, as well as my travel clients. I appreciate their commitment to the podcast and showing up each week, multiple times a week, to their audience!
Apple Podcasts5audrey279United Statesa month ago - Absolutely yes
I started listening occasionally to the podcast in preparation for my family’s first Disney cruise. I love how Sam & Brian take their reporting format and somehow use their storytelling magic to make each episode different and special. Episode 707 was absolutely incredible, it’s why I am writing this review and somehow as an absolute cruise newbie I am ready to book an ABD River cruise.
Apple Podcasts5Melissa StrawmanUnited Statesa month ago - Great advice “…with a touch of judgement”
I found this podcast last year prior to going on our first Disney cruise and it was so helpful in planning! I continue to listen to help (or worsen?) my itch to get back on another cruise. My only recommendation is a selfish one since I know Disney sometimes listens 😉 , and that’s to add to your list of rapid fire questions; “If you could choose the next Broadway show show to be added to a ship, what would it be?” I would LOVE to see a live production of Mulan on board!
Thanks for all you do t... more
Apple Podcasts5Birdie7176United Statesa month ago
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Apple Podcasts | #23 | United States/Society & Culture/Places & Travel |
Apple Podcasts | #81 |  Canada/Society & Culture/Places & Travel |
Apple Podcasts | #106 |  United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Places & Travel |
Apple Podcasts | #48 |  Australia/Society & Culture/Places & Travel |
Apple Podcasts | #51 |  China/Society & Culture/Places & Travel |
Apple Podcasts | #61 |  Brazil/Society & Culture/Places & Travel |
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A long-running, enthusiast-focused show delivering practical Disney Cruise Line tips, ship reviews, and travel planning wisdom delivered through lively host banter and guest interviews. Episodes frequently explore ship design, dining, entertainment, port adventures, and behind-the-scenes insights from a wide range of guests, including current and former cast members, travel creators, and family travelers. The format blends experiential storytelling with actionable guidance for organizing cruises, multi-ship itineraries, and ABD-style trips, making it a trusted resource for both first-time cruisers and seasoned DCL enthusiasts. Notable strengths include in-depth ship-specific discussions, strong audience engagement through listener questions... more
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