{"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. 703 - Live Bonus Show - Disney Adventure Round 2: Has It Gotten Better?","slug":"ep-703-live-bonus-show-disney-adventure-round-2-has-it-gotten-better","published_at":"2026-09-13T18:03:47+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dcl-duo-podcast-a-disney-cruise-line-fan-podcast-26869/ep-703-live-bonus-show-disney-adventure-round-2-has-it-gotten-better","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-703-live-bonus-show-disney-adventure-round-2-has-it-gotten-better","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/episodes.castos.com/605fcc0356bc18-83948612/2609542/c1e-pjkq4twrgxvf31gjo-kp5z4mkksxpz-qit6dg.mp3","summary":"A while back, we did a show on the early growing pains of the Disney Adventure — and more than one of you wrote in afterward saying we needed to talk to someone who'd sailed it more recently, because things have gotten so much better. So we did. Rich just got back from his second Adventure sailing, this time with his whole family instead of just him and his wife, after a points-fueled trip through Shanghai Disney and Hong Kong Disneyland on the way there. In this episode: What's actually changed on the Disney Adventure since Rich's maiden voyage Sailing concierge as a family of four, including the stateroom's oddly configured extra room Why Rich's party of four had a wine pairing tasting entirely to themselves The Marvel Speakeasy's secret entrance, and how you learn it What his 16- and 13-year-old made of the ship's teen and tween spaces Rich's day-trip tips for Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Singapore before and after the cruise \"It was our intro to Prima Notte — the first night at Palo, a wine pairing tasting experience for adults only. The four of us in our party were the only four that participated, so we really got a personalized experience from the sommelier, from Palo's manager.\" — Rich You find, connect and book your next Disney adventure with Rich (and his wife MacKenzie) via their website. Support the ShowBook your next Disney vacation with our show sponsor - We Do Travel Right! Life is short, take the trip. Let the agents at We Do Travel Right handle the planning so you can focus on relaxing: We Do Travel Right Subscribe to the DCL Magazine today! Use promo code DCLDUO for 10% off everything in the WDW Magazine store: DCL Magazine Support the show by becoming a Patron! Join us over at Patreon. 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