The DCL Dude Podcast

Not the episode I had originally planned for this week, but there's a lot of chatter going on about the cruise industry and it had me thinking a lot about Castaway Cay this week. So we're going to talk about how to have the perfect day on Castaway Cay in this week's episode! Do you have a better idea of the perfect day? Share it with me! Don't forget to connect with the show on Twitter @theDCLdude...

The Disney Cruise Line summer 2022 itineraries were dropped this week and one of the ship's schedules did not disappoint! Tune in to find out which one! And at the end of the show, I catch you up on a news story from last week that I thought was pretty relevant. Happy booking! If you enjoy the show, please consider leaving a 5-star review on iTunes. Also, don't forget to connect with the show on T...

In this week's episode, I'm doing something I haven't done since all the way back in episode number TWO! Tune in to find out what it is... Also, check out our giveaway on our Facebook page and leave us a 5-star review on iTunes to be entered. D on't forget to connect with the show on Twitter @theDCLdude, or on Facebook at facebook.com/dcldudepodcast. If you have any ideas for future episodes, we'd...

You asked for it and I'm excited to kick off the first episode of our Disney Cruise Line ports of call reviews! I'm planning to do these episode periodically and hopefully speak to locals about the best ways to visit these ports of call for a single day. Mark joins me this week, who owns a bed and breakfast on the island of St. Thomas called At Home in the Tropics. Mark gives us the inside scoop o...

I'm joined this week by Disney Cruise Line performer, Sophie! We have a lot of fun (and laughs!) talking about her experiences working on the Disney Dream and the Disney Fantasy. Plus, stay tuned until the end to decide which one of us is better at mimicking the other's accent! Also, be sure to subscribe to Sophie's YouTube channel - Sparkle With Sophie - for some great videos about being a Disney...

In the third episode of this series, we test your knowledge to see how well you know the Disney Fantasy. Let us know how you did! If you enjoy the show, please consider leaving a 5-star review on iTunes. Also, don't forget to connect with the show on Twitter @theDCLdude, or on Facebook at facebook.com/dcldudepodcast. If you have any ideas for future episodes, we'd love to hear them! Finally, if yo...

Happy new year, everyone! 2020 was so much fun that I figured we would dedicate a whole show to reliving it! Just kidding...mostly. In this episode we're going to look back at the top Disney Cruise stories from 2020. And no, they are not all related to the pandemic. Take a listen as we look back on the stories you did hear or may have forgotten about. If you enjoy the show, please consider leaving...

I'm excited to be joined this week by Scott Sanders, the creator of the Disney Cruise Line Blog! We talk a little bit about his blog, and then get into the state of the cruise line and I get some of his thoughts on the new ships. AND be sure to stick around until the end for "Scott's favorite things". Be sure to follow Scott on Twitter @theDCLblog and check out his site: www.disneycruiselineblog.c...

In this episode, we're going back in time as I re-visit a cruise my wife and I took back in 2013. We got hit with a pretty good winter storm this week, so I needed to put myself somewhere warm and tropical to get me through it! I hope you enjoy! If you enjoy the show, please consider leaving a 5-star review on iTunes. Also, don't forget to connect with the show on Twitter @theDCLdude, or on Facebo...

In this week's episode, we are going to look ahead to some of the exciting things we can expect from Disney Cruise Line! I have my list of things I'm looking forward to, but I'd love to hear what yours are - send me a message! If you enjoyed the episode, please consider leaving a review on iTunes. Also, don't forget to connect with the show on Twitter @theDCLdude, or on Facebook at facebook.com/dc...

I'm joined in this week's episode by Doug from the Rope Drop Radio podcast and we're talking about our favorite Disney Cruise Line onboard activities. Here's hoping we get back to enjoying these activities very soon! If you enjoyed the episode, please consider leaving a review on iTunes. Also, don't forget to connect with the show on Twitter @theDCLdude, or on Facebook at facebook.com/dcldudepodca...

Did you see the announcement from Disney Cruise Line about the early 2022 cruise itineraries? Not to worry, I have you covered in this bonus episode. We'll go through all the details of the announcement, including the Disney Wonder's return to HAWAII! Opening day bookings for these new itineraries begin on Monday, October 19. If you'd like us to help you book your cruise, send me an email at wes@m...

For many, including myself, Castaway Cay is the perfect private island paradise. But it takes a lot of work for it to look the way that it does when you get you first look as the ship approaches. I have always wondered what life is like for a Castaway Cay castaway, which is why I was SO excited that Heath was willing to come on the show and tell us what's it's all about. I hope you enjoy this epis...

I'm joined in this week's episode by Steve and Chris from the DCL Podcast and by my friend Chris in the Concierge Lounge! We each give you our top-3 reasons to take a Disney cruise, which means you'll have plenty of reasons to get excited about cruising again! We had a lot of fun recording this episode, so I hope you have just as much fun listening!   If you enjoyed the episode, please consider le...

The Port of Galveston held their monthly board of trustees meeting last week and some interesting details and information came from it regarding an eventual return to cruising. I'll give you the details of parts related to Disney Cruise Line, but if you want to hear the meeting in its entirety, you can find it here: https://portofgalvestontx.new.swagit.com/videos/75259 Also, a special thanks to Sc...

We're talking ports of call in this week's episode! My friend, Joe, from backtothemouse.com joins me as we go through our top-5 ports of call. Hope you enjoy!   If you enjoyed the episode, please consider leaving a review on iTunes. Also, don't forget to connect with the show on Twitter @theDCLdude, or on Facebook at facebook.com/dcldudepodcast. If you have any ideas for future episodes, we'd love...

In this week's episode, we'll get you all caught up on the recent news from Disney Cruise Line, and THEN we'll test your knowledge of the Disney Magic! Be sure to drop me a message or a comment letting me know how you did!   If you enjoyed the episode, please consider leaving a review on iTunes. Also, don't forget to connect with the show on Twitter @theDCLdude, or on Facebook at facebook.com/dcld...

In this week's episode, I'm talking with a Disney Cruise cast member. Ryley is a youth activities counselor on the Disney Magic. He and I met on our last cruise and he was kind enough to join me on my show. We talk about preparing for his first contract, his role onboard, and ship life. Hope you enjoy! If you enjoyed the episode, please consider leaving a review on iTunes. Also, don't forget to co...

Hey Everyone! Disney Cruise Line announced its Fall 2021 itinerary lineup on Thursday. I wanted to give you a quick rundown of the new itineraries and provide a few thoughts. Bookings begin on Monday, 7/27 for Platinum Castaway Club members, so take a look at the new itineraries and tell me which ones you're planning on booking! If you'd like to book with us to receive some EXTRA onboard credit wi...

In this week's episode, I invited some friends on the show to discuss a recent survey released by Disney Cruise Line.   If you enjoyed the episode, please consider leaving a review on iTunes. Also, don't forget to connect with the show on Twitter @theDCLdude, or on Facebook at facebook.com/dcldudepodcast. If you have any ideas for future episodes, we'd love to hear them! Finally, if you're thinkin...

Nick C is a former Disney Imagineer and Disney history junkie. We talk about his experiences sailing with Disney Cruise Line, some interesting facts about some of the early cruise ship features, and the future of Disney Cruise Line. You can follow him on Twitter @NickCucerzan. He also run the @HistoryAtDisney Twitter account, which is a MUST-follow. Hope you enjoy!   If you enjoyed the episode, pl...

For this episode, I've invited a few listeners to come on and play some DCL-themed "Would You Rather?" I came up with a few different scenarios and it was fun to hear everyone's answers. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed this conversation!   If you enjoyed the episode, please consider leaving a review on iTunes. Also, don't forget to connect with the show on Twitter @theDCLdude, or o...

In this episode, I look back on our 7-night Alaskan cruise from Seattle in 2012. I did my best to remember as many details as possible with the hope that it might be helpful for someone else planning their own trip to Alaska. It was really fun to re-live this experience, so I hope you will enjoy it, too!   If you enjoyed the episode, please consider leaving a review on iTunes. Also, don't forget t...

Thanks to everyone who submitted questions for this week's quarantine Q&A! We talk through a range of different topics from the best eye scream swirl flavors to Disney's future cruising plans. As always, feel free to submit questions at any time and I'll try to answer them either online or on the show! Enjoy!   If you enjoyed the episode, please consider leaving a review on iTunes. Also, don't for...

In this episode we are putting a Disney Cruise spin on a fantasy football draft. Tune in as we make our selections to design the best cruise experience. We'll tell you our reasons for our picks and make a pitch for why you should choose our cruise. There is a lot at stake, so please visit our social media pages (Facebook and Twitter) and VOTE for who you think designed the best cruise experience!...