DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast
Hosted by Sam and Brian · Brian & Sam
4.9from 695 ratings
- 714
- Episodes
- 176
- Transcribed
- 695
- Ratings
- Daily
- Cadence
- 2020
- First episode
- 90K
- YouTube views
About DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast
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 right ship and itinerary, to navigating concierge service, dining reservations, port adventures, onboard activities, and the newest ships like the Disney Treasure and Disney Adventure. Whether you're a first-time Disney cruiser or a seasoned DCL veteran, we help you make the most of every sailing. With 650+ episodes and over 1.1 million downloads, DCL Duo is the most trusted voice in the Disney Cruise Line community. We go beyond the glossy brochure with in-depth reviews, candid guest interviews, real listener questions, and the kind of detail that actually helps you plan — from what to pack to which dining experiences are worth every penny. And, we are *not* travel agents! What you'll find on DCL Duo: - Disney Cruise Line ship reviews (Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, Disney Wish, Disney Treasure, Disney Destiny, Disney Adventure, Disney Believe, and beyond.) - Disney Cruise Line itinerary planning — Caribbean, Alaska, Europe, Bahamas, and more - Concierge and Castaway Club tips for every level - Adventures by Disney travel, Disney Vacation Club, and onboard dining deep dives - Port of call guides and private excursion recommendations - New ship news, DCL announcements, and Walt Disney World sailings Ranked by Feedspot as the #1 Disney Cruise Line Podcast, #2 Cruise Podcast, #4 Disney Podcast, and a Top 20 Disney Cruise Line Influencer — DCL Duo is where the Disney cruise community comes to plan smarter and sail better. New episodes drop 2-3x a week. Subscribe now and never miss a sailing. The views expressed in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the views of the Walt Disney Company, Disney Cruise Line, or any other travel provider discussed or mentioned.
- Publisher
- Brian & Sam
- Category
- leisure · society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 26 Feb 2020
- Latest episode
- 20 Sept 2026
Latest episodes
176 of 714 episodes have a transcript.
20 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
Ep. 707 - The Real Reason Families Keep Coming Back to Adventures by Disney: Featuring an Adventure Guide
20 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
Ep. 706 - Live Bonus Show -Inside DVC's Member Cruise to Europe on the Disney Dream
15 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
Ep. 705 - Disney Destiny 5-Night Bahamas: Converting a Reluctant Cruiser
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Ep. 707 - The Real Reason Families Keep Coming Back to Adventures by Disney: Featuring an Adventure Guide
Published 20 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] A vacation is where you go to stop. A trip is where you go to go. One has a swim at bar, the other has a 7 a.m. lobby call, and a man named Dieter telling you the bus leaves in four minutes. Tracy knows precisely which animal she is, and she signed up for the other one on purpose. So why do it? Her answer is the entire psychology of the anxious traveler compressed into one sentence. Coming with friends, knowing that they had my back, that I was going to be okay, that I could say no if I needed to. So that's the deal Tracy made with herself. I'll say no if I need to. I'll walk up to the scary thing as long as there's an exit and some friendly faces between me and it. […]
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- Adventure Guide
- Benji
- Rebecca
- Lindsey
- Rich
Reach and audience
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- YouTube views
- 90,093
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.9 / 5
- 610 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.8 / 5
- 85 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 95 / 100
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- Quality
- 99
- Social presence
- 97
- YouTube
- 85
- Engagement
- 93
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Who hosts DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast?
Sam and Brian host the show. Published by Brian & Sam.
How often do new episodes come out?
The show publishes daily, based on its RSS feed.
Does DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast take guests?
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