Ep. 571 - Live Bonus Show - Glaciers, Gold & Grizzlies: Our Alaska Adventure on the Disney Wonder

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What This Creator Said

4½ Happy Bacon

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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Alaska · Summer · 7 nightsFrom VancouverVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

It was unbelievable uh this room. Uh we we had seen it before, but I don't think I fully understood the size and spaciousness of this room until we got into it.

We got to celebrate because I'm not going to say what it was, but Brian got a promotion at work and we were got to celebrate that promotion at work.

Nathan dubbed this the best day ever.

This was my favorite cruise. I think it even beat Norway. I mean Norway was hard to beat.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Book excursions early, especially for Alaska, as they fill up quickly.

✓Consider staying at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Vancouver for convenient luggage service and proximity to the port.

✓If doing the helicopter sled dog excursion, use the bathroom at the helicopter port as there are no facilities on the glacier.

✓For the White Pass Railway, if you want to film from the open-air platform, use a device that attaches your phone to your wrist for safety.

✓Choose excursions wisely as Alaska cruises are active and can be tiring, especially for kids.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Accessibility of excursions — None of the chosen excursions were accessible, but ports are accessible. Look for specific accessible excursions if needed.

Weather dependency for wildlife and northern lights — Alaska weather is unpredictable; northern lights are best seen on clear nights between Juneau and Ketchikan.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the experience like sailing Concierge on the Disney Wonder in Alaska?

QWhat are the best pre-cruise activities in Vancouver?

QWhat can you expect on Glacier Day and the glacier boat excursion?

QWhat is the White Pass Railway and gold panning experience like in Skagway?

QWhat is the helicopter sled dog adventure in Juneau like?

Topics Covered

Excursions4½ Happy BaconEmbarkation4 Happy BaconDisembarkation4½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconValue Pricing3 Happy BaconCabin Suite4½ Happy BaconPool Deck3 Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Juneau4½ Happy Bacon

Top: Dog Sled Adventure by Helicopter to Norris Glacier ($900 per person)

Ketchikan4 Happy Bacon

Top: Black Bear and Wildlife Exploration

Skagway4 Happy Bacon

Top: White Pass Railway and Gold Panning Adventure

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YouTube Video Description↓

We’re back with the replay of our recent live show where we shared all the highlights from our Disney Cruise Line adventure to Alaska aboard the Disney Wonder. We sailed Concierge in the Roy Disney Suite and spent the week exploring some of the most breathtaking excursions Alaska has to offer. In this episode, we cover: • Glacier Day with incredible glacier viewing and wildlife spotting • Skagway’s White Pass Railroad and gold panning experience • A helicopter tour and landing on the Norris Glacier, complete with a sled dog adventure in Juneau • An unforgettable bear viewing experience in Ketchikan Whether you’re planning your own Disney Cruise Line trip to Alaska or just want to hear what it’s like to experience Disney Wonder Concierge paired with bucket-list excursions, this episode has you covered. Listen now and join the conversation! Book Your Next Disney Cruise Line Vacation: Head over to 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 for DCL Magazine (https://dcl-magazine.com/) and use promo code DCLDUO for 10% off at the WDW Magazine store! Stay Connected with the DCL Duo: Website | dclduo.com (https://dclduo.com/) Instagram | @dcl_duo (https://www.instagram.com/dcl_duo/) Facebook | DCL Duo (https://www.facebook.com/DCLDuo) Facebook Group | DCL Duo Community (https://www.facebook.com/groups/dclduo) We’re listed alongside some 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/) 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.