Ep. 625 - Live Bonus Show - A Once in a Decade DVC Cruise? Everything You Need to Know Before Booking the 2027 Member Cruise

DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast

Brian Flock

Hobbies, Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Leisure

4.9 • 575 Ratings

🗓️ 5 February 2026

⏱️ 74 minutes

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Summary

Disney Vacation Club has officially announced its 2027 Member Cruise, and this sailing is anything but ordinary. In this episode, we break down why this 7-night West Coast itinerary may be one of the most unique DVC cruises ever offered. Departing from San Diego, this special member sailing includes a stop in Catalina Island, an overnight in San Francisco — complete with a sail under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge — and a visit to Ensenada. West Coast departures are rare enough, but an overnight in San Francisco puts this cruise firmly in “bucket list” territory. We’re joined by our good friend Chad Pennycuff from the My DVC Point to unpack: Why this itinerary stands out from past DVC Member Cruises What makes a Disney Vacation Club Member Cruise different from a regular Disney Cruise The special onboard extras and experiences members can expect Smart booking strategies — including whether it makes sense to book on points or cash What DVC members should be thinking about now as they plan for 2027 Whether you’re a longtime DVC member or just curious about how Member Cruises work, this episode will help you decide if this sailing deserves a spot on your Disney bucket list. Listen now and join the conversation! Help Support the Show Book your next Disney Cruise Line vacation with My Path Unwinding Travel Subscribe to the DCL Magazine today 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. #DisneyVacationClub #DVCMemberCruise #DisneyCruiseLine #DVCPoints #WestCoastCruise #SanDiegoCruise #SanFranciscoCruise #GoldenGateBridge #CatalinaIsland #Ensenada #MyDVCPoints #DCLDuo #DisneyCruising #CruiseNews #DVCTips

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0:00.0	So I got to ask the ultimate question, Chad.
0:02.3	Now, before the show, you had, you know,
0:05.8	hadn't even considered booking this cruise.
0:09.0	Have we convinced you to book along with us
0:12.6	on this DVC member cruise?
0:14.6	You guys are the tempting factor.
0:16.9	Oh, right?
0:17.6	I mean, sailing with DCL duo guys is like,
0:24.7	if you can get out a cruise ship with them, that is a phenomenal fun time.
0:46.1	Welcome back, everybody, to this week's live episode of the DCL duo podcast brought to you by my path unwinding travel and also our good friends over at.
0:48.6	I love that we can say this now, the DCL magazine. No more qualifying it is the DCL magazine.
0:53.2	If you have not already head over there and subscribe today,
0:57.4	they got some great deals to get your subscription, be a first wave crew member. I think they're
1:03.5	calling it of the DCL magazine. You can head over to DCL-magizine.com. That's DCL-dashmagizine.com. And if you use code DCL-dashmagine.com. That's DCL-dash-magizine.com.
1:12.7	And if you use code DCL Duo, you can take an extra 10% off your subscription and anything
1:18.4	else that they have over there in the WDW magazine store, calendars, other magazine
1:23.6	subscriptions, they've got digital, they've got hard copy. They got everything over there.
1:27.7	Great stuff. Great crew of people. We love Stephanie, Danny, Tatiana. I'm trying to remember who else we
1:35.1	got to meet. Tim. Tim. Tim's the name I don't remember because he's in my inbox, you know,
1:41.4	saying, where's that article? Where's that article? But actually, I love you, Tim.
1:44.7	Love the whole crew over there. They got a great product, great magazine. So head over there. Show them some love. You support the show. Anytime you support one of our sponsors. So DCL-dashmagizine.com code DCL Duo, all caps for an extra 10% off. before we bring in our guest
1:59.0	we had to pivot
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