Welcome back for part two of our 9-Night Alaskan cruise trip report where we pick up where we left off.. Hubbard Glacier! Show Notes Trip Report - Day 1 – Vancouver Video: Sail Away Deck Party Personal Navigators for this sailing Books: Fodor's Alaska (Full-color Travel Guide) DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Alaska The Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line 2017 ( 2018 pre-orders available now ) Video: Hubbard Glacier Andy Everson - the artist I mentioned with Star Wars artwork PBS Wild Alaska Live ...
Oct 06, 2017•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 29
Join us for our latest episode as we sit down and reminisce about our 9-Night Alaskan Cruise from Vancouver . Due to the overall length of cruise, our podcast ran long. As a result, it will be spilt up into two parts. Part II of our Alaskan cruise trip report podcast will be up next Friday. Show Notes Trip Report - Day 1 – Vancouver Video: Sail Away Deck Party Personal Navigators for this sailing Books: Fodor's Alaska (Full-color Travel Guide) DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Alaska The Unofficial Gu...
Sep 29, 2017•48 min•Ep. 28
On this episode we cover some of the latest Disney Cruise news that was shared during the 2017 D23 Expo where Bob Chapek revealed that Disney was building a 3rd new cruise ship. Show Notes Disney Cruise Line Reveals a 3rd New Ship is Planned By 2023 Bob Iger Announces Two New Disney Cruise Ships Launching in 2021 & 2023 Beauty and the Beast Coverage Beauty and the Beast to Debut Abroad the Disney Dream November 2017 (Original Announcement) Adult Beverage Tastings Now Available to Pre-Book on...
Jul 21, 2017•12 min•Ep. 27
On this episode we answer listener questions that were sent in via email, Twitter, and voice mail. Show Notes Cast your vote for Scott for Best Cruise Blogger - Cruise International Awards 2017 Onboard Self and Full Service Laundry and Dry Cleaning Stateroom Safety Tip: Preventing Smashed Fingers Packing for a Cruise Guide Books Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line 2017 (2018 available for pre-order ) Passporter LIVE Eyewitness Travel Alaska Fodor's Travel Alaska Thanks again for listening to ...
Jun 30, 2017•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 26
On this special podcast episode we bring you an audio version of The Crawfish Crooners dinner show from Tiana's Place aboard the Disney Wonder. The Crawfish Crooners performed two sets during the dinner seating. The Crawfish Crooners Set List 1st Set ** Tiana’s Welcome ** Down in New Orleans When the Saints Go Marching In Ain’t Misbehaving ** Band Introduction ** The Bear Necessities You’ve Got a Friend In Me Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Birth of the Blues Sweet Georgia Brown Alexander’s R...
Jun 23, 2017•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 25
On this podcast episode we will discuss our recent announcement of the fall 2017 itineraries. Show Notes Fall 2018 Itineraires Castaway Club Benefit Update May 2017 Quebec article from 2013 Quebec article from 2016 Thanks again for listening to our podcast. We appreciate your continued feedback. If you have any question, comments, feedback, or suggestions for future topics please leave a comment below. We also have a voice mail line (321) 765-3252 where you can call at any hour and leave a comme...
May 12, 2017•35 min•Ep. 24
On this podcast episode we will discuss our February 2017 cruise aboard the re-imagined Disney Wonder. Show Notes Trip Report Day 1 – Port Canaveral Day 2 – At Sea Day 3 – Castaway Cay Personal Navigators The Atrium Lobby of the Re-Imagined Disney Wonder Review: Tiana’s Place Dinner Show Featuring The Crawfish Crooners Thanks again for listening to our podcast. We appreciate your continued feedback. If you have any question, comments, feedback, or suggestions for future topics please leave a com...
Mar 31, 2017•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 23
On this podcast episode we will discuss the recently announced enhancements planned for the Disney Fantasy's first dry dock. Show Notes Disney Fantasy 2017 Dry Dock Enhancements Announced Shutter's Cruise Photos by The Image Group Thanks again for listening to our podcast. We appreciate your continued feedback. If you have any question, comments, feedback, or suggestions for future topics please leave a comment below. We also have a voice mail line (321) 765-3252 where you can call at any hour a...
Mar 10, 2017•41 min•Ep. 22
On this podcast episode we will discuss the recently announced Summer 2018 itineraries. Show Notes Disney Cruise Line Announces Summer 2018 Itineraries (May – September) Thanks again for listening to our podcast. We appreciate your continued feedback. If you have any question, comments, feedback, or suggestions for future topics please leave a comment below. We also have a voice mail line (321) 765-3252 where you can call at any hour and leave a comment or ask questions that we might feature on ...
Mar 04, 2017•40 min•Ep. 21
A mini episode to say that we are still podcasting and that on our next episode we will discuss the Summer 2018 itineraries. We are also planning an epsidoe based on our recent Disney Wonder sailing. Since, the Wonder recently underwent a considerable transformation during dry dock, we'd like to give you, our listeners, an opportuntiy to ask any questions about the Wonder which we will incorporate into that future episode. Show Notes Disney Cruise Line Announces Summer 2018 Itineraries (May – Se...
Feb 23, 2017•2 min
On this podcast episode, we talk about Disney Cruise Line's latest itinerary release for Winter 2018. Show Notes Disney Cruise Line Announces Winter 2018 Itineraries (January – May) Onboard Booking Blockout Dates Scheduled Ship Meet-ups Thanks again for listening to our podcast. We appreciate your continued feedback. If you have any question, comments, feedback, or suggestions for future topics please leave a comment below. We also have a voice mail line (321) 765-3252 where you can call at any ...
Nov 01, 2016•15 min•Ep. 20
On this podcast, we talk about the Disney Cruise ship staterooms. Show Notes Dream/Fantasy Deck Plan Magic/Wonder Deck Plans Stateroom Explorer Recent Stateroom Reviews Key to the World Card Light Activated Switch Tip Stateroom Door Safety Varuna Man Overboard Detection (V-MOD) System Thanks again for listening to our podcast. We appreciate your continued feedback. If you have any question, comments, feedback, or suggestions for future topics please leave a comment below. We also have a voice ma...
Sep 30, 2016•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 19
This week’s end of summer news update podcast is a bit different than our usual format. I wanted to take this time to go over some of the more notable news items from this summer. Show Notes Disney Wonder Deck Plan Update Stateroom Explorer DCL Spotify Playlist Palo Brunch Printed Menu Frozen, A Musical Spectacular Announcement Adapting Frozen to the Walt Disney Theatre Stage If you come across any social media posts on the Disney Wonder's dry dock please let me know either via social media or p...
Sep 09, 2016•21 min
On this week’s podcast we answer listener questions that were sent in via email, Twitter, Facebook and a few voice mails. Show Notes DCL Menus Personal Navigators Very MerryTime Podcast 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Trip Report & Podcast St. John Champagne Catamaran Sail & Snorkel Pusser's Road Town Pub & Company Store (Tortola) Stateroom KTTW Activated Light Switch Tip Disney Fantasy 2017 Dry Dock (Unofficial - based just on 3-week itinerary gap and dry dock requirement) Thanks again fo...
Aug 19, 2016•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 17
On this week's podcast we talk about Disney Cruise Line's Very MerryTime voyages. Show Notes Very MerryTime Sail Dates Very MerryTime Personal Navigators can be found on the page above. Scroll down the list and look the section for previous sailings. Disney Fantasy Atrium and Gingerbread House Decorated King Triton's Tree Lighting Decree (Old Tree Lighting Show) Gingerbread House Decorating Frozen, A Musical Spectacular scheduled to debut on the Disney Wonder's first 2016 Very MerryTime cruise ....
Aug 05, 2016•22 min•Ep. 16
On this week's podcast we talk about Disney Cruise Line's Halloween on the High Seas voyages. Show Notes Halloween Sail Dates Trip Reports from our Halloween on the High Seas Voyages 2014 Disney Magic 7-Night Southern 2014 Disney Magic 3-Night San Juan to Port Canaveral 2015 Disney Dream 4-Night Bahamian Disney Dream Atrium Halloween Decorations The Legend of the Pumpkin Tree Halloween themed drinks and desserts Thanks again for listening to our podcast. We appreciate your continued feedback. If...
Jul 29, 2016•23 min•Ep. 15
On this week's podcast we talk about Disney Cruise Line's rotational dining. Show Notes Menus Personal Navigators KTTW Card - Decoding your dinner rotation. Guest Comment Card Wine & Dine Package Menu Pre-paid Tip Letter & Tickets DCL's Dietary requests and/or food allergies FAQ Excerpt as of 7/22/16 Additionally, kosher meals and other lifestyle/cultural meal options may be available upon advance request at no additional charge. To inquire about special meal options, contact your travel...
Jul 22, 2016•46 min•Ep. 14
On this week's podcast we talk about the various Remy experiences and answer some listener questions. Show Notes Petites Assiettes de Remy Pompidou's Patisseries Dessert Experience Remy Brunch Review Remy Dinner Review Mini review Water Menu Thanks again for listening to our podcast. We appreciate your continued feedback. If you have any question, comments or feedback please leave a comment below. We also have a voice mail line (321) 765-3252 where you can call at any hour and leave a comment or...
Jul 15, 2016•1 hr•Ep. 13
On this week's podcast we talk to Isabelle about her favorite things to do on a Disney Cruise. Show Notes Pèpe the King Prawn’s Stateroom 5148 ½ Answering Machine Audio First Run Movies in the Buena Vista Theatre Andy's Room Slinky Dog Slide Thanks again for listening to our podcast. We appreciate your continued feedback. If you have any question, comments or feedback please leave a comment below. We also have a voice mail line (321) 765-3252 where you can call at any hour and leave a comment or...
Jul 08, 2016•33 min•Ep. 12
On this week's podcast we are going to discuss talk about three Eastern Caribbean ports of call; St. Thomas, St. John and Tortola. Show Notes Overlooking Trunk Cay in St John, USVI St Thomas Links Touring St Thomas on Our Own: Mountain Top, Magens Bay and Shopping in Charlotte Amalie Shopping Guide & Map St Thomas (June 2016 ) Royal Caribbean Blog's Podcast - St Thomas Cuzzin's Restaurant US Post Office St John Links 2014 Trip Log Day 5: Disney Fantasy- St Thomas & St John Snorkeling at ...
Jul 01, 2016•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 11
Since we are cruising this week on the Disney Fantasy, we decided to take the week off from the podcast. However, we would like to share with you a special bonus episode featuring the horns of the Disney Fantasy which was recorded live as the ship was leaving Castaway Cay. Just a note, the first horn is a bit off, as it took a few seconds to get the levels adjusted for the ship’s horn. The horns included in this podcast are as follows: When You Wish Upon a Star - Makes No Difference Who You Are ...
Jun 25, 2016•2 min•Ep. 1
On this week's podcast we are going to cover packing for a Disney Cruise and answer some listener's packing questions. Show Notes Packing for a Cruise Wardrobe Planning Worksheet Cruise Packing List Onboard Self and Full Service Laundry and Dry Cleaning Stateroom Key to the World (KTTW) Activated Light Switch Tip DCL's Prohibited Items Nikon Waterproof Camera ( Current Version ) Sunscreen Neutrogena Wet Skin | Spray - Stick Neutrogena Beach Defense Spray The Further Adventures of Walt's Frozen H...
Jun 17, 2016•1 hr 11 min
On this week's podcast we answer listener questions. Show Notes DCL Dinner Menus Palo Dinner Review Palo Brunch Review Remy Dinner Review Remy Brunch Review CDC Zika Virus Information Onboard Self and Full Service Laundry and Dry Cleaning Introducing the Stateroom Explorer with Reader Submitted Stateroom Reviews Mixology on the Disney Fantasy Champagne Tasting (COMING SOON - I promise this time) Sneak Peak: Captains & Cruise Directors (This is still a work in progress) Thanks again for liste...
Jun 10, 2016•1 hr 26 min
On this week's podcast we are going to talk about the recently announced 2016 dry dock enhancement plans for the Disney Wonder . Thanks again for listening to our podcast. We appreciate your continued feedback. If you have any question, comments or feedback please leave a comment below. We also have a voice mail line (321) 765-3252 where you can call at any hour and leave a comment or ask questions that we might feature on a future podcast. You can subscribe to the Disney Cruise Line Blog Podcas...
Jun 03, 2016•27 min
On this week's podcast we are going to talk about the recently announced itineraries for fall of 2017 . Thanks again for listening to our podcast. We appreciate your continued feedback. If you have any question, comments or feedback please leave a comment below. We also have a voice mail line (321) 765-3252 where you can call at any hour and leave a comment or ask questions that we might feature on a future podcast. You can subscribe to the Disney Cruise Line Blog Podcast via iTunes , Google Pla...
May 27, 2016•29 min
On this week's podcast we are going to talk about cruise planning and a brief bit of news. Show Notes News Roundup Disney Magic Inaugural visit to Boston We are now on Facebook CDC Confirms Norovirus as Cause of earlier outbreak on the Disney Wonder Cruise Planning Pressed Penny Machine at Port Canaveral Online Checkin, Port Adventure & Other Reservation Walkthrough Videos Port Canaveral Pre-Paid Parking Thanks again for listening to our podcast. We appreciate your continued feedback. If you...
May 20, 2016•1 hr 36 min
On this week's podcast we cover the news from the past week and compare the ships which turns in a lot of talk about the Disney Magic. Show NotesNews Roundup Captain America: Civil War Movie Review Disney's 2nd Quarter 2016 Results: DCL breaking records New DVC Member Onboard Discounts Vancouver Fraser Port Authority Awards DCL a Blue Circle Award for 2015 Disney Magic thruster that was re-installed last week in Tortola Norwegian Ports Links Trip Report Day 2 – Oslo, Norway Oslo Pass Holmenkolle...
May 13, 2016•1 hr 3 min
On this week's podcast we cover the news from the past week and compare the ships which turns in a lot of talk about the Disney Magic. We had some issues with the audio this week... Ok, I messed up and didn't check levels before recording. Please forgive me as I am still trying to figure this all out as we go. Show Notes CDC Investigating a Stomach-Related-Illness Aboard the Disney Wonder Captain John Barwis’ LinkedIN Profile Thanks again for listening to our podcast. We loved hearing your feedb...
May 06, 2016•46 min
On this week's podcast we cover some news from the past week and discuss Disney's Castaway Cay featuring reader submitted questions from Twitter. Show Notes New Palo Dress Code Seasonal Family Beach Cabana Pricing Disney Fantasy picks up fleeing fugitives Cookies BBQ Buffet Pictures Thanks again for listening to our podcast. We loved hearing your feedback after our first episode. If you have any question, comments or feedback leave a comment below. We also have a voice mail line (321) 765-3252 w...
Apr 29, 2016•52 min
Welcome back to our second podcast. This week we cover some news from the past week and focus on our first episode dedicated to a port of call. Actually, we are going to talk about two different cruise ports in Iceland, Reykjavik and Akureyri. Our discussion is more of an overview of our port adventure choices during our 2015 visit to Iceland aboard the Disney Magic than a general port of call overview.Show Notes Reykjavik Trip Report Day 1 in Reykjavik, Iceland Trip Report Day 2 in Reykjavik, I...
Apr 22, 2016•35 min
