The DCL Dude Podcast

The Disney Magic was/is supposed to be heading to Europe soon. If she does go, it will be without cruise passengers. In honor of the upcoming European season, I've asked listener Chris to come on and talk about his 8-Night cruise around the Mediterranean last summer!   If you enjoyed the episode, please consider leaving a review on iTunes. Also, don't forget to connect with the show on Twitter @th...

In this week's episode, we bring you our full review of Disney Cruise Line's Marvel Day at Sea: the good, the bad, and the room for improvement. 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 lo...

In this episode, my wife and I discuss our recent 5-Night Bahamian cruise aboard the Disney Magic WITH a Marvel Day at Sea. Follow along as we take you through our pre-cruise visit to Walt Disney World, and then go back over our amazing cruise. 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,...

Diana from disneycruisemomblog.com joins me in this week's episode for a conversation about how to save money on your Disney Cruise vacation. We talk about ways to save money on the cost of your cruise AND ways to save money once you are already onboard. I also address some recent policy and procedure updates from Disney Cruise Line regarding the coronavirus. If you enjoyed the episode, please con...

Better late than never! In this episode, I give you my thoughts and reactions to the Disney Cruise Line summer 2021 itineraries that were announced last week. As mentioned in the episode, don't miss out on our special booking offer going on THIS WEEK ONLY! Email me for details - wes@mickeyworldtravel.com   If you enjoyed the episode, please consider leaving a review on iTunes. Also, don't forget t...

I am joined this week by listener Mike who recently sailed on his first Disney Cruise to the Eastern Caribbean. It also happened to be a Star Wars Day at Sea cruise, so we talk about all his family's different experiences. 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 fac...

I am SO excited this week to have former Disney Imagineer, Joe Lanzisero, back on the show! I love hearing his insider perspective about his role in making the Disney fleet what it is today. 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 y...

In this episode I'm joined by co-author of the Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line, Erin Foster! We talk about her personal travel experiences with Disney, some thoughts on the Disney Wish, and we get into her most recent New Year's Eve cruise aboard the Disney Fantasy. Plus, tune in to hear about a truly special experience she had while onboard. You can pick up your copy of the 2020 Unofficial...

Happy New Year! In this episode, we are going to test your knowledge of random facts about the Disney Dream. Let's see how well you do!   If you enjoyed the episode, please consider leaving a review on iTunes. Also, don't forget you can 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! Fin...

Before we look ahead at what's to come, we're looking back at the year that was. We're going to go through the top-ten Disney Cruise Line Stories of 2019 to help us look ahead to all the exciting things to come in 2020 and beyond! I also want to give a HUGE thank you to everyone who has listened to and continues to support the show, and to all those who were a part of the show in 2019. I appreciat...

It's game day on the DCL Dude Podcast! In this episode we play a game I'm calling "Carry It, Keep It, or Can It"! Play along while you're listening and let me know how YOU feel about the topics we discuss! If you enjoyed the episode, please consider leaving a review on iTunes. Also, don't forget you can connect with the show on Twitter @theDCLdude, or on Facebook at facebook.com/dcldudepodcast. If...

Time to set sail for the most wonderful time of year with Disney Cruise Line's Very Merrytime cruises! Don't miss out on all the fun specially-themed things to do onboard during these festive cruises. I'm here to give you all the details!   If you enjoyed the episode, please consider leaving a review on iTunes. Also, don't forget you can connect with the show on Twitter @theDCLdude, or on Facebook...

My wife and I recently got to take a 3-Night Bahamian Cruise on the Disney Dream from Port Canaveral WITHOUT our kids! We had so much fun and we're here to tell you all about our trip! You can also read write-ups and see pictures from our trip over on our Facebook page. Give the page a like while you're there! Day 1: https://www.facebook.com/notes/the-dcl-dude-podcast/trip-recap-day-1-3-night-baha...

The August 30th cruise on the Disney Dream during Hurricane Dorian was the one that got most of the publicity. But there was another cruise that was altered because of the hurricane. Listener Brent joins me in this episode to give his perspective of how things were handled on his cruise and to discuss some of the details of his trip.   If you enjoyed the episode, please consider leaving a review o...

Listener Chris joins me in this episode to talk about his family's recent trip to Alaska aboard the Disney Wonder. Chris had some interesting and unique experiences to share, along with discussing his overall experience on this cruise.   If you enjoyed the episode, please consider leaving a review on iTunes. Also, don't forget you can connect with the show on Twitter @theDCLdude, or on Facebook at...

I was extremely fortunate to be able to speak with former DISNEY IMAGINEER Joe Lanzisero. We talked about his extensive experience working on Disney Cruise Line projects and he takes us behind the scenes of some of the major decision-making that led to many of the things that we love about the current ships in the fleet. We also chatted about his own history with the Walt Disney Company and I got...

In this bonus episode, I give you my thoughts on the newly-announced Winter/Spring 2021 itineraries and highlight the schedules for each of the ships! I also remind you of the important opening day booking dates.   If you enjoyed the episode, please consider leaving a review on iTunes. Also, don't forget you can connect with the show on Twitter @theDCLdude, or on Facebook at facebook.com/dcldudepo...

The Disney Dream was scheduled to sail a 3-Night Bahamian cruise on August 30th. However, because of Hurricane Dorian, the itinerary was first altered to a 5-Night Western Caribbean before ultimately being altered again to add a sixth night. Christine was onboard the Disney Dream during this cruise and talks about her experiences and how situations like these are handled by Disney. If you'd like t...

Joe from backtothemouse.com, fresh off his family's visit to Alaska aboard a Royal Caribbean ship, joins us in this episode to talk about the differences between sailing to Alaska with Royal Caribbean versus sailing with Disney. Joe has experienced both, so it's interesting to hear his thoughts about what makes each unique. Stay tuned to the end to hear which he would prefer! Check out Joe's websi...

In this episode I (finally) discuss the exciting Disney Cruise Line news that came out of the D23 Expo last week! We talk about the name of the new ship and some very exciting new details about Disney Cruise Line's newest destination, Lighthouse Point. I hope you enjoy! Show notes: Alanna Zingano's livestream video of the D23 DCL announcement More from Disney Parks Blog about Lighthouse Point Link...

Summer is winding down and Fall is just around the corner! That means Disney Cruise Line's Halloween on the High Seas sailings will begin very soon! In this episode, I'll fill you in on all the details you'll want to know heading into your HotHS cruise!   If you enjoyed the episode, please consider leaving a review on iTunes. Also, don't forget you can connect with the show on Twitter @theDCLdude,...

Listener Sarah joins us in this week's episode to talk about a somewhat unique itinerary she recently sailed with her family on the Disney Fantasy - an 8-Night Eastern Caribbean. We go through her days at sea and her days in port and talk about the new deck party - Mickey and Minnie's Surprise Party at Sea!   If you enjoyed the episode, please consider leaving a review on iTunes. Also, don't forge...

In this episode we play a DCL game with a couple contestants from around the country! Play along and see how you do!   Also, look out on our Facebook page for details of the video of the show being posted. Hope you enjoy!   If you enjoyed the episode, please consider leaving a review on iTunes. Also, don't forget you can connect with the show on Twitter @theDCLdude, or on Facebook at facebook.com/...

Anybody else hate packing as much as me? Well, in this episode, my wife joins me to give you a list of things that are essential for us to bring on our cruises that make things easier, more convenient, and more comfortable. Let us know what we missed!   If you enjoyed the episode,  please consider leaving a review on iTunes . Also, don't forget you can connect with the show on Twitter  @theDCLdude...

We're talking Disney Vacation Club Member cruises in this week's Episode. Our guest for the show, Jason, sailed on the most recent member cruise out of San Diego in May and gives us a peek at all the member extras offered onboard. Plus, the million dollar question...is it worth the extra cost to sail one of these cruises? Hope you enjoy!   If you enjoyed the episode,  please consider leaving a rev...