Ep. 631 - Pixie-Dusted to Concierge: Southern Caribbean Disney Magic Sailing
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Do not fly in on embarkation day. Just don't do it because what ended up happening is we ended up landing after the Southwest flights changed far later than our connection departed.
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A surprise Concierge upgrade. A hurricane hovering over the Southern Caribbean. And a Disney family with deep roots in Puerto Rico. This week we’re joined by Virgil to share his family’s Southern Caribbean sailing aboard the Disney Magic out of San Juan — and this one is packed with heart, humor, and a little embarkation-day chaos. From a complimentary Concierge upgrade call that felt like pure pixie dust to flying in almost on embarkation day (don’t do it, friends ), this episode delivers storytelling at its finest. We cover: • A meaningful Puerto Rico connection and celebration of life • Hurricane Melissa and how it impacted the sailing • Antigua rum-making and a beach straight out of Pirates of the Caribbean • St. Kitts monkey photos that made the kids’ Top 3 moments • Flamingos in Bonaire • Wish Class vs Dream Class debate • Why cruising now beats the parks for their family • And yes… the onboard welcome vs the DCL Villain debate Listen now and join the conversation! Support the Show • Book your next Disney Cruise Line vacation with My Path Unwinding Travel (https://mypathunwinding.com/dclduo) • Subscribe to the DCL Magazine (https://dcl-magazine.com/) today and use promo code DCLDUO for 10% off at the WDW Magazine store! Stay Connected with the DCL Duo Website (https://dclduo.com/) | Instagram (https://instagram.com/dcl_duo) | Facebook (https://facebook.com/dclduo) | Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/200544051029138) 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) | and Top 20 Disney Cruise Line Influencers (#12). Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast 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. #DisneyCruiseLine #DisneyMagic #SouthernCaribbeanCruise #SanJuanCruise #DisneyConcierge #PixieDust #HalloweenOnTheHighSeas #DisneyCruisePodcast #FamilyCruise #DisneyTravel