{"podcast":{"title":"DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast","slug":"dcl-duo-podcast-a-disney-cruise-line-fan-podcast-26869","podcast_index_feed_id":26869,"rss_url":"https://feeds.castos.com/2k9vg","website_url":"https://dclduo-podcast.castos.com","image_url":"https://episodes.castos.com/605fcc0356bc18-83948612/images/podcast/covers/c1a-2k5wn-mkqo450kfd08-wqpmz8.png","author":"Brian Flock","episode_count":705,"summary":"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 Fan…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-14T00:18:13.405861+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dcl-duo-podcast-a-disney-cruise-line-fan-podcast-26869"},"episode":{"title":"Ep. 678 - Bonus Show - 12 Years Working at Disney and DCL: A Cast Member's Story","slug":"ep-678-bonus-show-12-years-working-at-disney-and-dcl-a-cast-member-s-story","published_at":"2026-07-12T21:41:39+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dcl-duo-podcast-a-disney-cruise-line-fan-podcast-26869/ep-678-bonus-show-12-years-working-at-disney-and-dcl-a-cast-member-s-story","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dcl-duo-podcast-a-disney-cruise-line-fan-podcast-26869","url":"https://dclduo-podcast.castos.com/episodes/ep-678-bonus-show-12-years-working-at-disney-and-dcl-a-cast-members-story","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/episodes.castos.com/605fcc0356bc18-83948612/2529616/c1e-89d3rhvw5ddhorv5o-kp52g4mjbz05-zumgwt.mp3","summary":"At 12 years old, sitting on Main Street USA, Theresa looked down at a single brick and decided it was hers — then spent 24 years at the Walt Disney Company proving it. She managed hotels, sold Disney Vacation Club onboard the ships for a dozen years, and came out the other side of a spinal cord injury that four doctors first mistook for ALS. This conversation covers all of it, plus the book she wrote about finishing hard things. In this episode: Why Theresa says the cast members are the most magical thing about Disney Cruise Line, and what she witnessed building that culture from the inside The reason she boarded a Disney cruise the day before emergency spinal surgery What onboard life as a vendor and DVC guide was really like: the perks, the boundaries, and the crew politics How 50-plus marathons and multiple Ironmans shaped her \"race to complete, not to compete\" outlook Her three straight-talk tips for first-time Disney Cruise Line families The origin of her book Built to Finish, and the turtle on the cover \"If you take care of your cast members, your cast members are going to take care of your guests, which is then going to take care of your business needs.\" — Theresa Find Theresa's Book:Built to Finish (website): Built to FinishBuilt to Finish on Amazon: Built to Finish on AmazonInstagram: Built to Finish Support the Show:DCL Magazine — your ultimate guide to Disney Cruise Line tips and tricks. Join the waitlist and use promo code DCLDUO for 10% off at the WDW Magazine store. Stay Connected with the DCL Duo:Website | Instagram | Facebook | Facebook Group We're Ranked as a Top Podcast by Feedspot:Top 30 Disney Cruise Line Podcasts (#1) | Top 20 Cruise Podcasts (#2) | Top Disney Podcasts (#4) | Top 20 Disney Cruise Line Influencers (#12) The views expressed in this p…","meta_description":"At 12 years old, sitting on Main Street USA, Theresa looked down at a single brick and decided it was hers — then spent 24 years at the Walt Disney Compan…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4283,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/dcl-duo-podcast-a-disney-cruise-line-fan-podcast-26869/episodes/ep-678-bonus-show-12-years-working-at-disney-and-dcl-a-cast-member-s-story/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dcl-duo-podcast-a-disney-cruise-line-fan-podcast-26869/ep-678-bonus-show-12-years-working-at-disney-and-dcl-a-cast-member-s-story.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}