The DCL Dude Podcast

In this week's episode, I am recapping our recent 4-night Bahamian cruise with stops at Lookout Cay and Nassau, which was the second of back-to-back cruises! The cruise was a bit different for us, but we still had an amazing time and I hope you enjoy this episode! Don't forget to connect with the show on Twitter and Instagram @theDCLdude, or on Facebook at facebook.com/dcldudepodcast. You can also check out my new blog at www.thedcldude.com. If you have any ideas for future episodes, I'd love to hear them! Finally, if you're thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, don't go it alone! Send me an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com for a FREE quote and find out how to get some onboard credit to spend on your cruise!

Our family returned last week from an amazing nine nights aboard the Disney Dream on back-to-back cruises to the Western Caribbean and the Bahamas! Alyssa joins me in this episode as we discuss the first of our B2B cruises, which was a 5-night itinerary calling on Cozumel and Castaway Cay, with to days at sea. I hope you enjoy! Don't forget to connect with the show on Twitter and Instagram @theDCLdude, or on Facebook at facebook.com/dcldudepodcast. You can also check out my new blog at www.thedcldude.com. If you have any ideas for future episodes, I'd love to hear them! Finally, if you're thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, don't go it alone! Send me an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com for a FREE quote and find out how to get some onboard credit to spend on your cruise!

In my previous episode, we made predictions about what we might see one day aboard the Disney Adventure. Now that the details have been announced, Doug from Rope Drop Radio and Rope Drop On Deck joins me to play "Love it or Leave it" with all the new things we learned about the Adventure. Do you "love" the Disney Adventure or are you in the "leave it" camp? Don't forget to connect with the show on Twitter and Instagram @theDCLdude, or on Facebook at facebook.com/dcldudepodcast. You can also check out my new blog at www.thedcldude.com. If you have any ideas for future episodes, I'd love to hear them! Finally, if you're thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, don't go it alone! Send me an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com for a FREE quote and find out how to get some onboard credit to spend on your cruise!

We learned on Tuesday last week about the Disney Adventure reveal event scheduled for October 16. Prior to hearing about that, my friend, Chris, and I discussed everything we currently know about the Disney Adventure and made a few predictions about what me might one day learn. Lucky for us, it seems we may not have to wait too long to find out how our predictions turn out! Be sure to check out CT's new blog at www.tinfoilmouseears.com! Don't forget to connect with the show on Twitter and Instagram @theDCLdude, or on Facebook at facebook.com/dcldudepodcast. You can also check out my new blog at www.thedcldude.com. If you have any ideas for future episodes, I'd love to hear them! Finally, if you're thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, don't go it alone! Send me an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com for a FREE quote and find out how to get some onboard credit to spend on your cruise!  

I'm joined this week be Serena from Living By Disney to discuss her recent cruise aboard the Disney Fantasy. Serena talks about what makes a Disney Cruise so special and offers some thoughts about why a cruise should be appealing to parks enthusiasts. We also talk about the recent theme park announcements and the changes to the Lightning Lane system. I hope you enjoy! Be sure to check out all of Serena's great Disney content! You can find her on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube @LivingByDisney. Don't forget to connect with the show on Twitter and Instagram @theDCLdude, or on Facebook at facebook.com/dcldudepodcast. You can also check out my new blog at www.thedcldude.com. If you have any ideas for future episodes, I'd love to hear them! Finally, if you're thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, don't go it alone! Send me an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com for a FREE quote and find out how to get some onboard credit to spend on your cruise!

In this week's episode, Alyssa and I discuss the top-three port adventures that we've experienced on our Disney cruises, along with some honorable mentions. We also discuss some of our not-so-favorite adventures and provide a little bit of basic information about booking port adventures. Here are links to some of the port adventures we discuss in the epidode: Dog Sled Adventure by Helicopter (JU30) Dog Sledding on the Mendenhall Glacier (JU01) St. John Champagne Catamaran Sail & Snorkel (ST21) Knudson Cove Salmon Fishing (KE34) Watercraft Ski Adventure (C91) Don't forget to connect with the show on Twitter and Instagram @theDCLdude, or on Facebook at facebook.com/dcldudepodcast. You can also check out my new blog at www.thedcldude.com. If you have any ideas for future episodes, I'd love to hear them! Finally, if you're thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, don't go it alone! Send me an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com for a FREE quote and find out how to get some onboard credit to spend on your cruise!

In this mini bonus episode, I'll take you through this week's Disney Destiny itinerary announcement and give you some of my thoughts on the inaugural season. I'll also go over the special booking policies for the Maiden Voyage, so if you're planning to book that, be sure to tune in! Don't forget to connect with the show on Twitter and Instagram @theDCLdude, or on Facebook at facebook.com/dcldudepodcast. You can also check out my new blog at www.thedcldude.com. If you have any ideas for future episodes, I'd love to hear them! Finally, if you're thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, don't go it alone! Send me an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com for a FREE quote and find out how to get some onboard credit to spend on your cruise!

My friend, Concierge Chris, is back for another episode after his family's recent two-week vacation around Europe. His family's vacation began with a stay at Disneyland Paris, followed by a 7-night Western Europe cruise, and capped off with an Adventures by Disney ABD Escape. We had lots to cover, so take a trip around Europe with us in this week's episode! Don't forget to connect with the show on Twitter and Instagram @theDCLdude, or on Facebook at facebook.com/dcldudepodcast. You can also check out my new blog at www.thedcldude.com. If you have any ideas for future episodes, I'd love to hear them! Finally, if you're thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, don't go it alone! Send me an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com for a FREE quote and find out how to get some onboard credit to spend on your cruise!

In case you missed all the exciting Disney Cruise announcements from last week's D23 Expo, I recapped it for you in this week's bonus episode, including some of the audio clips from Disney Experiences Chairman, Josh D'Amaro's presentation. I love hearing the audience reactions to the announcements because it reflected how I was feeling watching from my computer! Don't forget to connect with the show on Twitter and Instagram @theDCLdude, or on Facebook at facebook.com/dcldudepodcast. You can also check out my new blog at www.thedcldude.com. If you have any ideas for future episodes, I'd love to hear them! Finally, if you're thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, don't go it alone! Send me an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com for a FREE quote and find out how to get some onboard credit to spend on your cruise!

The Disney Treasure was floated out of Hall 6 at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany on Saturday, August 3 marking a major milestone in the ship's construction. My guest on this week's show, Lisa (@seayarealsoon) was there in-person for the ceremonial event and was kind enough to come on and give us all the details of her experience. We also recap all that was announced during the 3-day Disney Destiny reveal event. I hope you enjoy! Don't forget to connect with the show on Twitter and Instagram @theDCLdude, or on Facebook at facebook.com/dcldudepodcast. You can also check out my new blog at www.thedcldude.com. If you have any ideas for future episodes, I'd love to hear them! Finally, if you're thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, don't go it alone! Send me an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com for a FREE quote and find out how to get some onboard credit to spend on your cruise!

In this week's epiosde, I'm (finally) getting you caught up on all the exciting Disney Cruise news we've heard about over the last couple weeks, from the Disney Destiny to the Disney Dream! Don't forget to connect with the show on Twitter and Instagram @theDCLdude, or on Facebook at facebook.com/dcldudepodcast. You can also check out my new blog at www.thedcldude.com. If you have any ideas for future episodes, I'd love to hear them! Finally, if you're thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, don't go it alone! Send me an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com for a FREE quote and find out how to get some onboard credit to spend on your cruise!

Alyssa and I were extremely fortunate to be invited by Disney Cruise Line on the 3-Night Preview Cruise to Lookout Cay aboard the Disney Magic. In this week's episode, we are recapping our entire cruise - start to finish! Tune in to hear about our embarkation day anxieties, Alyssa's experience on Lookout Cay, and a DCL bucket list item I was able to check off. Hope you enjoy! Don't forget to connect with the show on Twitter and Instagram @theDCLdude, or on Facebook at facebook.com/dcldudepodcast. You can also check out my new blog at www.thedcldude.com. If you have any ideas for future episodes, I'd love to hear them! Finally, if you're thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, don't go it alone! Send me an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com for a FREE quote and find out how to get some onboard credit to spend on your cruise!

For the first time, Disney Cruise Line has released TWO seasons of new itineraries at one time - fall 2025 and spring 2026! My guest on the show, Chris, and I will summarize the new schedules for you and highlight some of my favorite itineraries. We'll also mix in a few predictions. Bookings begin next week (Monday, June 24) and are tiered based on Castaway Club status. If you'd like to book one of these new cruises, send me an email: wes@mickeyworldtravel.com!

My wife and I had the chance to be among the first to visit Disney Cruise Line's new private destination in the Bahamas, Lookout Cay! We had a fun (but exhausting) day and in this week's episode, I am bringing you my initial thoughts now that I've had some time to digest. It's just me on the show this week, but I'll bring Alyssa on later to get her thoughts that will offer a different perspective. I hope you enjoy! Don't forget to connect with the show on Twitter and Instagram @theDCLdude, or on Facebook at facebook.com/dcldudepodcast. You can also check out my new blog at www.thedcldude.com. If you have any ideas for future episodes, I'd love to hear them! Finally, if you're thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, don't go it alone! Send me an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com for a FREE quote and find out how to get some onboard credit to spend on your cruise!

In this week's episode, my wife, Alyssa, joins me to discuss the top-5 onboard activities on a Disney cruse. We each had 5 unique activities, so you get a bonus 5 out of this episode! Keep in mind that there are LOTS of things to do onboard, most of which do not require reservations in advance. Keep an eye on your Daily Navigator for a list of upcoming activities and let us know what your favorites are! Don't forget to connect with the show on Twitter and Instagram @theDCLdude, or on Facebook at facebook.com/dcldudepodcast. You can also check out my new blog at www.thedcldude.com. If you have any ideas for future episodes, I'd love to hear them! Finally, if you're thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, don't go it alone! Send me an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com for a FREE quote and find out how to get some onboard credit to spend on your cruise!

I'm joined in this week's episode by Tammy, who has sailed more than 50 times with Disney Cruise Line! We discuss her cruising backround, some of her recent travels, and get her thoughts on the future of Disney Cruise Line. This was a really fun discussion and I hope you enjoy it, as well! Tammy on Instagram: @cruisingwithtammy Don't forget to connect with the show on Twitter and Instagram @theDCLdude, or on Facebook at facebook.com/dcldudepodcast. You can also check out my new blog at www.thedcldude.com. If you have any ideas for future episodes, I'd love to hear them! Finally, if you're thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, don't go it alone! Send me an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com for a FREE quote and find out how to get some onboard credit to spend on your cruise!

I'm joined this week by my friend, Lisa, who recently sailed back-to-back 15- and 10-night cruises aboard the Disney Wonder! Her journey began in Sydney, Australia and brought her to various ports in the South Pacific on her way to Hawaii. On that cruise, she got to experience a 30-day February and cross the Equator! Once back in Hawaii, she and her husband, Dave, boarded the ship again to sail around Hawaii before eventually ending back in Vancouver. Come along for this epic Disney Cruise journey! Lisa on Instagram: @Seayarealsoon Don't forget to connect with the show on Twitter and Instagram @theDCLdude, or on Facebook at facebook.com/dcldudepodcast. You can also check out my new blog at www.thedcldude.com. If you have any ideas for future episodes, I'd love to hear them! Finally, if you're thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, don't go it alone! Send me an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com for a FREE quote and find out how to get some onboard credit to spend on your cruise!

In this bonus episode, we're going through the new summer 2025 Disney Cruise itineraries that were released earlier this week. Disney Cruise Line will be visiting places like Alaska, the Mediterranean, Norway, the Caribbean, and the British Isles! There are tons of exiting destinations and I've invited my friend, Chris, to talk about them. New bookings open next week based on your Castaway Club status: Monday 3/18: Pearl Tuesday 3/19: Platinum Wednesday 3/20: Gold Thursday 3/21: Silver Friday 3/22: General booking If you'd like to work with me, send me an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com!

As we get ready for the summer cruise season and say goodbye to the themed cruises at the beginning part of the year, I wanted to get an update on the the Marvel Day at Sea cruise experience in 2024. Erin joins me me in this episode from Virginia to discuss her recent cruse aboard the Disney Dream from Port Everglades. I hope you enjoy! Don't forget to connect with the show on Twitter and Instagram @theDCLdude, or on Facebook at facebook.com/dcldudepodcast. You can also check out my new blog at www.thedcldude.com. If you have any ideas for future episodes, I'd love to hear them! Finally, if you're thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, don't go it alone! Send me an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com for a FREE quote and find out how to get some onboard credit to spend on your cruise!

Planning a vacation can be stressful and Disney Cruise Line has made the pre-cruise preparation increasingly harder over the years. In this week's episode where I continue the DCL 101 series, I cover all the things you should think about in the weeks and months leading up to your cruise. I hope this is helpful! Don't forget to connect with the show on Twitter and Instagram @theDCLdude, or on Facebook at facebook.com/dcldudepodcast. You can also check out my new blog at www.thedcldude.com. If you have any ideas for future episodes, I'd love to hear them! Finally, if you're thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, don't go it alone! Send me an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com for a FREE quote and find out how to get some onboard credit to spend on your cruise!