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DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast

Ep. 650 - Live Bonus Show - Disney Treasure Concierge Trip Report: Hot Takes, Surprises & Our Verdict

DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan Podcast

Brian Flock

Hobbies, Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Leisure

4.9 β€’ 575 Ratings

πŸ—“οΈ 23 April 2026

⏱️ 78 minutes

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Summary

We just got off the Disney Treasure after a 7-night Eastern Caribbean concierge sailing β€” and we're coming in hot with opinions. From a live check-in system meltdown to an unexpected medical diversion, a straitjacket-escape magician suspended from the ceiling of the Walt Disney Theater, and the real verdict on Disney's brand-new Mickey and Minnie Cove Cabanas at Castaway Cay, this is our most honest Treasure review yet. We're also joined in the pre-show by Danny from DCL Magazine, who shares news about the magazine's inaugural print issue landing in mailboxes now and the launch of the Parks and Pages podcast. In this episode: Disney's new Wave check-in system is causing real chaos at ports β€” what you need to know before your next sailing The ship diverted mid-cruise for a medical emergency, including a call for crew blood donations β€” and the captain docked in rough seas The new Mickey and Minnie Cove Cabanas at Castaway Cay: our honest (and strong) hot take Concierge food on the Treasure has leveled up significantly β€” including full Palo lasagna served as a kids' meal in the lounge Broadway performers Nasha and Elissa brought down the house in Sarabi β€” and Brian became an unwilling participant in the show Magician Jessica Jane (who fooled Penn & Teller) did things on the Walt Disney Theater main stage we've never seen done at sea Third-party excursions in Tortola and St. Thomas: why we use them and what to look for in a reputable provider "Friends tell each other the truth. And it is not in my estimation, those Mickey and Minnie cabanas are not worth the price, especially if you're on an eastern sailing, getting in late." β€” Brian Listen now and join the conversation! Book your next Disney Cruise Line vacation with our show sponsor, My Path Unwinding Travel DCL Magazine β€” your ultimate guide to Disney Cruise Line tips and tricks! Use promo code DCLDUO for 10% off at the WDW Magazine store. Stay Connected with DCL Duo: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Facebook Group | Watch on YouTube | Listen on Apple Podcasts 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

There is one thing that I desperately avoid in life, and that is getting called up on stage

0:06.2

for anything. And I will say, I guess I didn't technically get called up on stage.

0:11.8

No, you're just audience participation. The stage came to me. Welcome back, everybody.

0:27.5

This week's live episode of the DCL Duo

0:30.3

podcast brought to you by my path unwinding travel

0:33.3

and also our good friends over it.

0:36.3

Thank you.

0:36.5

The WDW magazine, a DCL magazine. Welcome to Danny. Yeah, we're. and also our good friends over it. Thank you. Thank you so much for having me.

0:37.9

The DCO magazine.

0:39.1

Welcome to Danny.

0:41.0

Yeah, we're so excited to have you.

0:43.3

And I, in honor of your recent visit to Walt Disney World for news media event about the rock and roller coaster featuring the Muppets. I had to wear my Muppets

0:56.6

shirt just for you, Danny. Obviously, we're all very excited for some Muppet goodness.

1:02.9

Danny, she needs very little excuse to wear Muppet shirts, just, you know, just so you know.

1:07.1

That's true. I might have to go buy those Muppet plushies, by the way, Brian. I don't know if you know this, but there are a bunch of new Muppet plushies that were released just this past me.

1:16.6

The little, like keychain ones, those ones? No, like the ones that are the size of like Mickey and Minnie from the ships, the plushies. Yeah. You know what? I was recently gifted at this Muppet event. I was gifted a new animal plushy. And he's pretty, he's pretty awesome. Yeah. I want the Swedish chef and Gonzo. Those are the two that I'm like, I love them. Not an option? Do they not have a Fossey bear? No, they do have a Fosie, but I have a really great Fosie from like, I want to say, the 90s

1:48.8

that's actually sitting in Nathan's closet as well as a really great Kermit that's from back then

1:54.9

as well. And so I feel like I don't need a new Fosie or a new Kermit because I have, you know, just fantastic older ones.

2:03.9

But I don't know that like, I feel like Swedish chef and Gonzo weren't like that easily

2:08.9

available back then. No, you always want to go with the more obscure characters because you

2:14.9

never know if it's going to be merch made again. So like if you have the opportunity, seize it, definitely. Exactly. You'll find Kermit. I mean, you'll find Kermit over and over again, maybe Miss Piggy over and over again. Fawzzi probably over and over again. But like, give me like a beaker. Give me sweet as chef, right? Like, give me something a little bit. I want Staller and Waldorf. I want, that's who I want. Yeah, exactly. That would be a fun set. Yeah. Yeah. Well, anyway, we don't have any news to chat about today, but we wanted to bring Danny in, of course, to be able to plug the DCL magazine, which the first edition is out.

2:52.0

It's in Danny's hot little hands.

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