Ep. 618 - Live Bonus Show - Parent-Tested, Kid-Approved: A First Disney Cruise with Kids

DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast

Brian Flock

Hobbies, Society & Culture, Leisure, Places & Travel

4.9 • 574 Ratings

🗓️ 14 January 2026

⏱️ 67 minutes

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Summary

What happens when lifelong Disney fans take their kids on a Disney Cruise Line vacation for the very first time? In this live episode of the DCL Duo Podcast, we’re joined by Robby and Jillian Abney to share their family’s first cruise aboard the Disney Magic—and how it completely exceeded expectations for both parents and kids. They break down everything from preparing young children for cruising, navigating kids clubs and nursery care, and finding family-friendly fun onboard, to unforgettable moments like watching their kids sit spellbound through Broadway-style shows, spending hours at the family pool, and experiencing truly personal character interactions unique to Disney Cruise Line. Robby and Jillian also share what it’s like cruising with a large multi-generational group, how Palo dining works when traveling with kids (and grandparents!), and what surprised them most about seeing Disney Cruise Line through their children’s eyes—especially as former Disney cast members themselves. If you’re wondering when is the “right” time to take your kids on their first Disney cruise, how Disney handles young cruisers, or whether the magic really lands for toddlers and preschoolers, this episode is for you. 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 #DisneyCruiseWithKids #FirstDisneyCruise #FamilyCruise #DisneyMagic #CruisingWithKids #DisneyCruiseTips #DCLTips #DCLPodcast #FamilyTravel #CruiseLife #FirstTimeCruiser #DisneyCruisePlanning

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0:00.0	Before we get into the substance of this show, there have already been a number of requests for just one thing, Robbie.
0:06.8	Just one thing.
0:08.1	They want the smolder, buddy.
0:12.0	I know.
0:13.4	Oh, boy.
0:16.3	But may I just say something?
0:18.9	Aye.
0:19.2	Hi.
0:41.3	Welcome back, everybody to this week's live episode of the DCL duo podcast brought to you by my path unwinding travel and uh yeah hoping that the uh you know the the the technical difficulties we experienced last week are a little bit less
0:47.8	um and so uh if that's we're still having technical difficulties please let us know in the chat uh
0:53.8	usually just take a minute or two for the video to clear up for whatever reason on YouTube, but
0:57.9	let's hope that it works tonight.
1:00.5	But with that said, in addition to thanking, our show sponsor, My Path Unwinding Travel, we of course
1:05.3	have to thank our fabulous friends over at the WDW magazine, the DCL magazine. We're hearing some exciting news coming
1:13.1	soon from them. But if you have not already, head over to DCL-magizine.com right now.
1:20.3	So you can stay up to date on all the latest happenings with potentially the next edition of
1:24.2	the DCL magazine that I think Stephanie has confirmed is coming. We're just waiting for the actual announcement at this point.
1:30.5	And I think the date, yeah.
1:32.0	Yep, yep.
1:32.7	And so head over there, DCL-magizing.com.
1:35.6	And while you're there, check out all the fun stuff in the WDW magazine store,
1:39.4	including the DLR magazine, the WDW magazine, the fabulous calendars that they have, all the swag.
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