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Ep. 553 - Live Bonus Show - Glacier-itas and Lumberjacks: Emily Did Alaska Right on Disney Cruise...

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👁️ 51 views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 1:12:40
What This Creator Said
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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Alaska · SummerVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I wish I could have gotten in on that Glacierita. That sounds amazing.

The Wonder is fantastic. I think she's just a amazing ship.

If you have kids, you have to do Disney.

We will definitely go back. If not next summer, then definitely the summer after.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Bring layers for variable Alaskan weather.
Divide and conquer for character lines on Glacier Day.
Don't over-schedule excursions; leave time to explore.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Time change for kidsPlan flights and hotel stays to help kids adjust; took about a day to adjust.
Booking popular excursions like the glacier boat tourBook early as they fill up fast; lower castaway club levels may have limited access.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the must-do excursions on an Alaskan Disney cruise?
QHow does the Disney Wonder compare to other Disney ships?
QIs a Disney cruise to Alaska worth the cost for families?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Icy Strait Point4 Happy Bacon
Top: Family Scavenger Hunt
Juneau2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Whale Watch in Juneau
Ketchikan4 Happy Bacon
Top: Lumberjack Show
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YouTube Video Description

She Did Alaska Right: Emily Sails Disney to Alaska In this episode of the DCL Duo Podcast, we’re joined by Disney content creator and travel advisor Emily Carlson of We Do Disney Right, fresh off her first sailing to Alaska aboard the Disney Wonder. Emily is now a proud member of the Grand Slam Club, having sailed all six current Disney Cruise Line ships, and she’s sharing all the highlights from this unforgettable adventure to the Last Frontier. Hosted by Disney Cruise Line for this sailing, Emily takes us through what it’s like to visit Alaska with your whole family—without doing any of the planning yourself. From Glacier Day character lines (including Alaska Donald) to exclusive port excursions like the Lumberjack Show and an unexpected gondola ride, Emily shares a detailed look at DCL’s Alaska itinerary. We also cover: • Must-do Alaska excursions vs. what to skip • Why layering for weather (and snacks) matters • How the Wonder became Emily’s surprise second-favorite DCL ship • Whether Disney’s higher Alaska price tag is worth it • Character strategy, kid-friendliness, and best photo ops • What makes a Disney Alaska cruise unique from other lines Plus, we speculate on the future of the Wonder and Magic, Disney’s new “small ship” class, and what we’d love to see in a Muppet-themed venue at sea. Listen now and join the conversation.   Connect with Emily: Visit Emily’s website: We Do Disney Right (https://www.wedotravelright.com/) Follow Emily on Instagram: @wedodisneyright (https://www.instagram.com/wedodisneyright)   Book Your Next Disney Cruise Line Vacation Visit our show sponsor, My Path Unwinding Travel (https://mypathunwinding.com/dclduo)   DCL Magazine – Your Ultimate Guide to Disney Cruise Line Tips & Tricks Join the waitlist and use promo code DCLDUO for 10% off: DCL Magazine (https://dcl-magazine.com/)   Stay Connected with the DCL Duo Website (https://dclduo.com/) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/dcl_duo/) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DCLDuo) | Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/dclduo)   We’re listed alongside other great Disney podcasts at: Top 100 Disney Podcasts (https://blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts/) | Top 20 Cruise Podcasts (https://blog.feedspot.com/cruise_podcasts/) | Top 30 Disney Cruise Line Podcasts (https://blog.feedspot.com/disney_cruise_line_podcasts/)   Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the views of the Walt Disney Company, Disney Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, or any other travel provider discussed or mentioned.