Ep. 640 - She's sailed 17 times. She's not a Marvel fan. The Destiny won her over anyway.

DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast

Brian Flock

Hobbies, Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Leisure

4.9 • 575 Ratings

🗓️ 22 March 2026

⏱️ 80 minutes

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Summary

Jennifer has been on 17 Disney Cruise Line sailings since 2017 — and she boarded the Disney Destiny mid-blizzard, flying out of Indianapolis on Saturday just as the storm hit. What followed was five nights of Marvel theming, villain-themed bars, Pride Lands dinners, and the kind of adult-heavy sailing that catches even platinum cruisers off guard. If you've been curious about the Destiny but aren't sure how it holds up for experienced DCL sailors who aren't die-hard Marvel fans, this is the episode. In this episode: Why a late-January sailing on the Destiny still felt like a packed adult crowd — even at 60% capacity With Great Power: the exact timing strategy you need to actually get a seat ️ Pride Lands' first AND second night menus — including the dishes Jennifer wished she could have ordered twice The best drink Jennifer's husband discovered on the Destiny — and it wasn't on any menu Solo music trivia domination, Ziya and Gamble storytellers, and why the Destiny's cast is something special ️ Pre-cruise Fort Lauderdale tips: where to stay, when to arrive, and why nonstop flights matter more in January "I think the thing that's really interesting about the Destiny is how it changes. The dynamic of the room changes depending on who is in the room... and how that changes the mood of the room, I thought was really cool and something they haven't done on another ship." — Jennifer Support the Show: Book your next Disney Cruise Line vacation with our show sponsor, My Path Unwinding Travel! Subscribe to DCL Magazine and use promo code DCLDUO for 10% off at the WDW Magazine store — your ultimate guide to Disney Cruise Line tips and tricks! Stay Connected with the DCL Duo: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Facebook Group | Listen on Apple Podcasts | Watch on YouTube 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) 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.

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0:00.0	I kind of didn't know what to expect because like even on the treasure, it looks darker on video than when you get there.
0:04.5	And so when I was watching the videos, I was like, okay, but we'll have to see.
0:07.9	And I think the thing that's really interesting about the destiny is how it changes.
0:11.2	The dynamic of the room changes depending podcast brought to you by my Path Unwinding Travel and Sam, time to do your jingle.
0:36.8	Yeah, simply the best, better than all the rest.
0:42.0	All right, Brian, give us that listener review.
0:44.5	So this week's listener review, we're continuing our trend here.
0:47.5	We're going to clear out the Canadian reviews to keep the international reviews going.
0:52.4	And so this one comes from Sam L. Hung, maybe Samuel
0:57.3	Hung, abbreviated, I'm not sure, but Sam L. Hung, who writes, The reason why I started cruising
1:02.6	Disney. I found this podcast after seeing an ad for Disney cruises. Listening to the podcast
1:07.4	inspired me to book my first Disney cruise, all the tips from the wonderful hosts and guests help me have such a memorable cruise.
1:13.8	It always brightens my workday and gives me happiness to fantasize about my next Disney cruise.
1:18.4	Thanks Brian and Sam for introducing me to the magical world of Disney cruising.
1:22.6	Keep up the great work.
1:24.6	So there you go, Sam.
1:25.9	Merci Bocou.
1:27.0	I love it. Well, he may not be from Quebec you go, Sam. Merci beaucoup. I love it.
1:28.2	Well, he may not, he may not be from Quebec.
1:30.8	So, uh, or she, they have, yeah, he or she, they have lots of, um, I feel like the
1:36.9	Canadians tend to both speak English and French, Brian. I guess not all of them, but a lot
1:41.8	of them. So thank you or merci, depending upon,
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