DCL Duo
🥈Expert CreatorDCL Duo description on YouTube:
DCL Duo Podcast — The #1 Disney Cruise Line Podcast is NOW on YouTube 🚢✨ Your ultimate guide to Disney Cruise Line trip planning, ship reviews, dining tips, port adventures, and everything in between. Hosted by Brian Flock and Samantha Kanner — two seasoned DCL fans with Pearl Status and 35+ sailings — with 650+ episodes and 1.1 million+ downloads. We are not travel agents! We cover the the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, Disney Wish, Disney Treasure, Disney Destiny, Disney Adventure, Disney Believe, and future ships with the detail and honesty you actually need to plan your trip. 🏆 Ranked #1 Disney Cruise Line Podcast by Feedspot 📅 New episodes every week 👇 Subscribe and join the DCL Duo community Head to https://dclduo.com to lean more about our show and connect with us! The views expressed 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.
We’ve analysed 425 of 449 videos so far.
Comprehensive read on DCL Duo's catalogue. The signal below is well-grounded.
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Topic-by-topic creator consensus
Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score — 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.
Dining
Cabins
Entertainment
Deck & Recreation
Ship & Crew
Value & Logistics
Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.
About our Bacon Score methodologyWho’s this ship for?
How the ship rates with different travel parties.
Consensus Seals
Auto-awarded when creators consistently praise specific aspects of this ship.
What Creators Are Saying
Selected quotes from our creator panel.
“I don't think it's an exaggeration to say it's the most beautiful place I've ever seen in my entire life.”
“we went to Lookout and it was one of the best days of my life.”
“It was probably the best beach day we've ever had as a family. We we agree that it was just it was picture perfect for sure.”
“I think this might be my favorite Disney cruise I've been on. And I've been on a lot of good ones, but we just had such a good time.”
“Glacier Day should be a holiday in my opinion. This felt like a holiday.”
“The Magic was raining in the atrium for two days straight.”
“Disney is embarrassing with their technology.”
“Disney was great. Costco was great. Zurich was terrible.”
“We had the worst service we have ever had.”
“We walked in and we were on the deck eight. um in the middle we had an ocean uh you know ocean veranda room, not the deluxe family, just a regular veranda room. Um connecting with my mom and it was an overwhelming it hits you smell of the sewage situation in the little bathroom room.”
Pro Tips From Creators
The most-shared advice for DCL Duo.
If a specific dining request is important, check with concierge or dining staff as soon as you board to ensure it was noted correctly.
If you are prone to motion sickness, avoid concierge staterooms as they are located in the forward part of the ship where motion is felt most.
Use a travel agent to help pair your family with the right ship and itinerary based on your children's ages.
Wear water shoes at Lookout Cay due to coral.
Don't over-plan; you can have an awesome trip without having everything booked.
If you want a better drink, visit a bar before dinner rather than ordering at the main dining room.
Wear water shoes at Lookout Cay because of the coral.
Don't overplan; you can have an awesome trip without having anything booked.
Videos (425)
1:18:23ReviewUpgraded to Concierge! Amy’s First Disney Cruise Experience on the Magic
1:21:15ReviewEp. 605 - Eleven Family Members, One Cruise! Andrea’s First Disney Cruise on the Treasure
1:28:28ReviewEleven Family Members, One Cruise! Andrea’s First Disney Cruise on the Treasure
52:43TourEp. 604 - Bonus Show - A Toast to Destiny: Deep Dive Into The Sanctum, De Vil’s and Cask and Cannon
1:12:33ReviewEp. 603 - Live Bonus Show - Disney Destiny Maiden Voyage Review: Our 8-Night First Look!
1:10:41ReviewDisney Destiny Maiden Voyage Review! Our 8-Night First Look LIVE
1:05:57ReviewEp. 602 - Quiet Cove, Palo Brunch & No Kids?! Alicia’s Adults-Only Disney Wish Adventure
56:54TourEp. 601 - Bonus Show - Behind the Curtain: Creating Hercules: A Deep Dive Into the Disney Destiny...
1:08:40CompareEp. 600 - Two Ships, One Epic Week: Scott’s Disney Dream & Disney Wish Side-to-Side Cruises
1:05:57CompareTwo Ships, One Epic Week: Scott’s Disney Dream & Disney Wish Side-to-Side Cruises
51:24ReviewEp. 599 - Bonus Show - Inside Pridelands: Feast of the Lion King — A Deep Dive into the Destiny’s...
57:13ReviewEp. 598 - First-Time Disney Cruiser in Europe: Alaina’s Family Sails the Disney Fantasy
34:54ReviewEp. 597 - Bonus Show - Disney Destiny Deep Dive: Full Media Panel Discussion from the Preview Cruise
1:05:09ReviewLou Mongello Meets His Disney Destiny! LIVE Disney Destiny + DCL Deep Dive
1:06:49ReviewEp. 596 - Live Bonus Show - Talking Disney Destiny with Lou Mongello! First Impressions, Surprise...
28:16TourEp. 595 - Bonus Show - Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Inside the Disney Destiny’s Engine Room ...
1:07:43CompareCruising to Canada -- Is Holland America Worth It for Disney Fans?
1:04:42TipsYT FINAL Aulani v DCL with Liz
1:14:48TipsEp. 594 - Solo Parent? No Problem! Jen Shares Her Best Disney Cruise Line Strategies for Smooth S...
1:11:55TipsSolo Parent? No Problem! Jen Shares Her Best Disney Cruise Line Strategies for Smooth Sailing
1:16:49ReviewMeeting Our Destiny: Inside Disney’s Newest Cruise Ship!
1:21:20ReviewEp. 593 - Live Episode - Meeting Our Destiny: Inside Disney’s Newest Cruise Ship!
1:07:41ReviewEp. 592 - Bonus Show - Land or Sea? Why Aulani Might Be the Closest Thing to a Disney Cruise on L...
1:10:39ReviewEp. 591 - Cruising to Canada—Is Holland America Worth It for Disney Fans?