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🎙️ The Mickeyphile Podcast — Disney Destiny Cruise Highlights

We recently returned from a 4-night sailing aboard Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Destiny, and this episode is packed with highlights from a cruise that delivered big on entertainment, atmosphere, and a little indulgence.

We break down our experience sailing in a Concierge Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah, sharing what makes Concierge cruising so appealing and why it’s hard to downgrade once you’ve tried it.

🚢 In this episode, we discuss:

• First impressions of the Disney Destiny and her overall design and vibe
• Storytellers in the Grand Hall and how it brings the ship to life
• A private photoshoot on Castaway Cay and why it’s such a memorable experience
• A beer tasting on our second sea day—because research is important
• The Broadway-style production of Disney’s Hercules and why it’s a standout show
• Exploring the spooky fun of the Haunted Mansion Parlor
• Immersive entertainment including:
  • Under Her Spell: A Maleficent Encounter
  • Wretched Runway: A Cruella Fashion Show
• Dining at Pridelands: Feast of the Lion King and how it compares to other Disney Cruise Line restaurants

Whether you’re planning a Disney Destiny sailing, curious about Concierge accommodations, or just want to cruise vicariously, this episode is full of helpful details, honest impressions, and plenty of Disney cruise magic.

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🎙️ The Mickeyphile Podcast — Episode 242

Disney Fantasy Concierge, Merrytime Magic, and Muppets on the Case

We’re setting sail on the Disney Fantasy and bringing you along for a cruise recap that somehow managed to be equal parts luxury, holiday chaos, and Muppets.

In this episode, we break down our Merrytime Cruise experience while staying in a 1-Bedroom Concierge Suite, because once you go Concierge, it’s very hard to go back. From Broadway-style entertainment to island stops that deserve their own fan clubs, this sailing had a lot to talk about.

🚢 In This Episode, We Cover:

• What it’s really like staying Concierge in a 1-Bedroom Suite on the Disney Fantasy
• Sailing during a Merrytime Cruise (decorations, vibes, and festive chaos)
• All three Broadway-style shows and which ones truly delivered
• Island days at Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay
• A full day at sea to eat, relax, and question our life choices
• The Midship Detective Agency—with a Muppets twist—because Disney said “let’s get weird”

Was it magical? Absolutely.
Was it extra? Without question.
Was there snark? You already know.

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The Mickeyphile Podcast — Episode 241: Disneyland at 70: Disneyland Hotel and “Same but Different” Rides

We’re back with another chapter in our ongoing celebration of Disneyland’s 70th Birthday—because after five nights, endless snacks, and enough California rain to qualify as a water feature, clearly we weren’t done yet.

In this episode, we dive deeper into our stay at the historic Disneyland Hotel, where nostalgia reigns supreme and the carpet patterns are… a bold artistic statement. We also revisit our attempts to enjoy nighttime entertainment that was, once again, completely drenched. Magical? Yes. Dry? Absolutely not.

We continue our quest for the full 70th Key and MagicBand+ activities, also known as “collect them all even though our feet are staging a protest.” From charming classics like Alice in Wonderland and Snow White’s Enchanted Wish, to the “same but different” versions of our Walt Disney World favorites—Pirates of the Caribbean, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and Peter Pan’s Flight—we break down what surprised us, what confused us, and what made us question our internal theme-park GPS.

Plus, we sprinkle in updates about the Holidays at Walt Disney World and a few other bits of Disney news that caught our eye this week.

All that—and whatever else we manage to get distracted by—on Episode 241 of The Mickeyphile Podcast.

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