Ep. 605 - Eleven Family Members, One Cruise! Andrea’s First Disney Cruise on the Treasure

DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast

Brian Flock

Hobbies, Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Leisure

4.9 • 575 Ratings

🗓️ 10 December 2025

⏱️ 91 minutes

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Summary

On this episode, we’re joined by listener and Patreon supporter Andrea, who just completed her first-ever Disney Cruise — a 7-night Western Caribbean sailing aboard the Disney Treasure. Andrea walks us through what it’s like to plan a multi-generational cruise for 11 people, how her family’s deep Disney roots shaped the trip, and why experiences like Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, the Adventure Tea, trivia victories, and a chance encounter with Captain Mickey made this voyage unforgettable. We talk ports (including an excursion in Cozumel that didn’t quite go as planned), staying onboard during Grand Cayman, bobsledding fun in Jamaica, and a perfect beach day at Castaway Cay. Andrea also shares her thoughts on rotational dining, her love of the Coco restaurant experience, and her top-tier meals at Palo and Enchanté. And of course, we dive into her reactions to the Treasure’s shows — especially A Tale of Moana, which floored her entire family. Whether you’re a first-time cruiser or planning a multi-gen sailing, Andrea’s story paints an honest, joy-filled picture of the Treasure experience. Help Support the Show: Book your next Disney Cruise Line vacation with My Path Unwinding Travel Join the waitlist for DCL Magazine and use promo code DCLDUO for 10% off at the WDW Magazine store! Stay Connected with the DCL Duo Website | Instagram | Facebook | Facebook Group 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). 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 #DisneyTreasure #FirstTimeCruiser #DCLDuo #DisneyCruiseReview #CocoRestaurant #PaloDinner #Enchanté #BibbidiBobbidiBoutique #CastawayCay #DisneyShows #TaleOfMoana #MultiGenTravel #DisneyCruiseTips #CruisePodcast

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0:00.0	But they come, they tell you the story, and then, oh, come to our gift shop.
0:05.0	And that was kind of set the tone for the day.
0:08.1	But the theme, that was the theme of the day.
0:10.5	Yeah, that was the theme of that excursion.
0:13.2	Every good ride ends in a gift show.
0:15.3	Yeah, yeah.
0:16.5	I don't think every good ride should start the gift show.
0:37.1	Welcome back, everybody, to this week's episode of the DCL duo podcast brought to you by my Path Unwinding Travel.
0:37.5	And Sam, you got to do your jingle.
0:39.3	Oh, yeah.
0:56.3	And I missed the last show, or the last recorded show, I should say. So you didn't have my jingle. What did you do if I wasn't there, Brian? I got to ask. I honestly don't remember at this point. But just do the jingle, Sam, so we can get to the guest. All right. Simply the best, better than all the rest. I do not live every time, folks. So just so you know, that's not a recording. That's what's me live. I do have a recording loaded in, but we get copyrighted for that. So we're not going to use it. This week's listener review comes from the one win. Great name.
1:11.8	The one, but win spelled WynNN.
1:14.0	Some of us do, it's like a family name or a first name.
1:16.7	Anyway, the one win writes,
1:18.9	greatest or worse, depends on how much you like money.
1:22.9	This has become my favorite podcast,
1:24.7	and I have turned full old man mode.
1:27.2	I pretty much only listen to podcasts these days.
1:29.6	So this is saying something.
1:31.6	You get balanced, objective feedback from people who love Disney, but are also open to
1:35.0	thoroughly understanding multiple perspectives and other offerings, all in a very
1:38.7	entertaining format.
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