Ep. 610 - Disney Cruise Line in Norway: Small Ports, Big Views & Real-World Tips

DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast

Brian Flock

Hobbies, Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Leisure

4.9 • 575 Ratings

🗓️ 18 December 2025

⏱️ 88 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of the DCL Duo Podcast, we’re joined by returning guest Shannon to break down her Disney Cruise Line sailing to Norway — an itinerary filled with dramatic scenery, smaller ports, and unforgettable fjord views. Shannon shares what it was like traveling from the Seattle area to London ahead of embarkation, cruising Norway aboard the Disney Fantasy, and visiting ports such as Haugesund and Olden. We talk about excursion choices, why booking through Disney Cruise Line can offer peace of mind, and how Norway’s terrain and walking demands can impact travelers with mobility considerations. We also discuss onboard life during a longer European sailing, dining with new friends, why Shannon gravitates toward smaller ports and curated local experiences, and why — despite the physical demands — she says she would absolutelycruise Norway again. If you’re considering a Disney Cruise Line Norway itinerary or wondering whether it’s right for your travel style, this episode offers an honest, experience-based perspective. Listen now and join the conversation! 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 #DCLDuo #DisneyCruise #DisneyFantasy #NorwayCruise #NorwegianFjords #DisneyCruiseEurope #EuropeanCruise #CruisePodcast #DisneyPodcast #CruiseTips #CruiseExcursions #Haugesund #Olden #FjordCruise

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0:00.0	he's like, can I play this trick on her?
0:02.5	And I was like, yes, yes, you can.
0:04.5	So he's like, I'm going to, like, can you write down some things about her?
0:08.2	And I'm going to pretend that I can read her mind.
0:10.5	And I was like, we're in. Welcome back, everyone to another episode of the DCL Duo podcast brought to you by my
0:30.2	Path Unwinding Travel. And as you can tell when you hear my voice, I am solo hosting today.
0:36.3	Brian is off with Nathan schlepping him around as parents
0:40.4	often have to do. And so I decided to go forward with this recording on my own. I'm super
0:46.1	excited to have our guests with us today. She has not been on the show before, but she is not
0:52.2	a stranger to Disney cruising. We're going to be talking about her seventh Disney Cruise.
0:57.0	So I'm going to welcome to the show, Shannon.
1:00.0	Hi, thank you for having me. I'm really excited.
1:03.0	Well, I'm excited to have you, Shannon. You have some really cool itineraries that you've done with Disney Cruise Line.
1:08.0	But of course, we got to start with what, like,
1:11.8	where does the Disney Love come from and what got you onto Disney Cruise Line in the first place?
1:16.7	Yeah. So, you know, as a kid, we did a couple trips to Disney. I think my first trip was when I was
1:22.6	seven. And then we went to Disney World when I was 12, both really fun trips.
1:34.2	When I was in high school, my freshman and sophomore year, we got to go do the Disney Magic Days.
1:37.6	And those were like very memorable because, you know, as a like a 14, 15 year old, getting to run around Disney for five days on a chaperone.
1:41.5	Were you band, orchestra, choir?
1:44.3	Band, flute, player.
1:46.0	Yeah, yeah.
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