From Scotland to the Sea! First-time cruiser Anna joins us from across the pond to share her UK family’s Disney Cruise Line debut aboard the Fantasy! This four-night Bahamian itinerary packed a punch with stops at both Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point and Castaway Cay, plus a whole lot of pixie dust, soft-serve, and one chaotic embarkation parking snafu.
Anna shares her family’s thoughtful planning process (hello, Iceland stopover and rental car logistics!), the fun and fails of their first embarkation day (shoutout to the Mickey tunnel sprint), their impressions of Disney’s private islands, onboard favorites like the Midship Detective Agency and Aladdin, and how her husband (a boat lover but not a Disney die-hard) ended up falling for cruising. Spoiler: he’s now Team DCL over Disney Parks.
We also chat about:
• Why Anna skipped the kids clubs for more family time
• Their Royal Gathering triumph (at 4am Scotland time!)
• The real deal on Lookout vs. Castaway
• UK tips on managing motion sickness, tipping culture, and American ice cream
This one is packed with delightful anecdotes, smart insights, and that dry British humor we love. A must-listen for any first-time cruiser—or anyone thinking about bringing the family across the Atlantic for a magical DCL vacation.
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 and use code DCLDUO for 10% off at the WDW Magazine store: https://dcl-magazine.com
Stay Connected with the DCL Duo:
Website | Instagram | Facebook | Facebook Group
We’re listed alongside some other great Disney podcasts at:
Top 100 Disney Podcasts | Top 20 Cruise Podcasts | Top 30 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, or any other travel provider discussed or mentioned.
Popular Podcasts
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal
Gregg Rosenthal and a rotating crew of elite NFL Media co-hosts, including Patrick Claybon, Colleen Wolfe, Steve Wyche, Nick Shook and Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic get you caught up daily on all the NFL news and analysis you need to be smarter and funnier than your friends.
The Joe Rogan Experience
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.