Ep. 667 - Is the Disney Destiny Worth It If Your Family Isn't Into Marvel?

You couldn't script a more magical first day on the Disney Destiny: Sarah's family bounded their way onto the ship in matching Minnie Mouse outfits, got pulled out of the boarding line as Family of the Day, and walked into a private meet-and-greet with Hero Minnie in the Grand Hall before anyone else boarded. And that was just Day One. Five DCL sailings deep and freshly minted as a Gold Castaway Club member, Sarah brings one of the most useful perspectives we've had on the show: a family that loves Disney, doesn't know much about Marvel, and just came off the most heavily Marvel-themed ship in the fleet. Her verdict? The Destiny is her favorite ship. By a lot. In this episode: • How Sarah's family got chosen as Family of the Day — and exactly what they were wearing • Whether the Disney Destiny's Marvel and villains theming actually matters for non-Marvel families (short answer: not as much as you'd think) • The dining experience in Pride Lands: Feast of the Lion King and why Sarah calls it her single favorite meal in five DCL sailings • Why Hercules became the undisputed highlight of the cruise • The pirate makeover — is the basic $70 package worth it? And the smart money move Sarah made with costumes • A heartwarming moment from head server Raphael that helped calm a six-year-old's ocean anxiety mid-cruise "I would put it at number one... what I would say gives it the edge above the Wish for me are the Pride Lands, the restaurant and the Hercules show." — Sarah Support the Show: Book your next Disney Cruise Line vacation with our show sponsor, My Path Unwinding Travel (https://mypathunwinding.com/dclduo) Subscribe to DCL Magazine (https://dcl-magazine.com/) and use promo code DCLDUO for 10% off at the WDW Magazine store — your ultimate guide to Disney Cruise Line tips and tricks! Stay Connected with 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) | Watch on YouTube (https://youtube.com/DCLDuo) | Listen on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dcl-duo-podcast-a-disney-cruise-line-fan-podcast/id1501550336) 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) | Top 20 Disney Cruise Line Influencers (#12) 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.