Ep. 630 - Live Bonus Show - Sailing Disney Magic with a Teenager: What Parents Need to Know

DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast

Brian Flock

Hobbies, Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Leisure

4.9 • 575 Ratings

🗓️ 19 February 2026

⏱️ 66 minutes

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Summary

Traveling with a teenager on Disney Cruise Line can raise big questions for parents. Stephen and Bryan Holgate join us to talk about their recent 5-night Disney Magic sailing out of Galveston — bringing their teenage daughter along for the experience. We’re covering: • Teen clubs and independence • Family time vs. solo time • Dining & entertainment for older kids • Sailing out of Galveston • Whether Disney Cruise Line truly works for families with teens If you’re a parent trying to decide whether Disney Cruise Line is still a good fit once your kids hit the teenage years — this episode is for you. Be Sure to Check out The Holgates on YouTube! Listen now and join the conversation! 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. #DisneyMagic #DisneyCruiseLine #CruisingWithTeens #TeenTravel #FamilyCruise #GalvestonCruise #DisneyCruising #DCLDuo #CruiseTips #DisneyVacation #CruiseLife #DisneyPodcast

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0:00.0	I think it's, if I was 13,
0:01.8	I didn't get to go on a Disney cruise till I was 26,
0:04.4	but I think if I would have done that at that age,
0:06.1	I think it would have been a freaking blast.
0:07.7	Do you know what I mean?
0:08.7	Hey, I had to wait until I was 40 to go on a Disney cruise.
0:11.1	So exactly.
0:12.9	Because when you're a teen and you get that independence
0:15.2	on a ship with, and then they feed, you know,
0:17.1	the kids can go get anything they want. I mean, I just feel like it's got to be cool for them.
0:33.1	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 the WDW magazine.
0:43.2	The DCL magazine become a part of their inaugural crew by heading over to DCL-magstein.com today to sign up for the all forthcoming DCL magazine.
0:56.0	If you use code DCL Duo, all caps DCL Duo, you can take 10% off everything in the DCL Magazine,
1:03.6	WDW Magazine store.
1:05.2	We just so want to thank Stephanie, Tim, Tatiana.
1:11.3	Why am I blanking?
1:12.4	I can, I'm missing somebody.
1:15.3	Danny, Danny, Danny.
1:16.7	Dan it, Dammy.
1:19.1	Danny.
1:20.6	Thanks, everybody.
1:21.7	Over there at the DCL magazine for supporting the show.
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