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The DCL Dude Podcast
by Wes Dauer
The DCL Dude Podcast is a show dedicated to all things Disney Cruise Line! We will talk recent DCL news, share travel tips, interview guests, go over the best and worst (ok, mostly best) that DCL has to offer, share trip reports, and hopefully interact with you, the listener!Follow us on Twitter (@theDCLdude) or like us on Facebook (facebook.com/dcldudepodcast)!
Episodes
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Episode 198: Recapping the Disney Believe Reveal
Last week, I got an exclusive first look at Disney Cruise Line's next ship, and there's a LOT to talk about! I'm joined in this episode by Drew the Disney Dude to share our firsthand experience at the Disney Believe reveal media event aboard the Disney Wish. From a scavenger hunt around the ship...
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Episode 197: DCL Report Card
In this episode, we're taking Disney Cruise Line back to school and grading everything from the ships, dining, entertainment, and kids clubs to Cast Member service, private destinations, pricing, and that all-important Disney magic. My wife, Alyssa, joins me to add her expertise as a teacher, so...
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Episode 196: Disney Treasure Cruise Recap!
We had an amazing(!!) week on the Disney Treasure and in this week's episode, we're bringing you all the highlights! My wife, Alyssa, joins me to discuss our family's 7-night Western Caribbean cruise aboard the Disney Treasure, with stops at Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Jamaica, and Castaway Cay. We...
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Episode 195: DCL at D23 2026!
In this week's episode, I'm recapping all the Disney Cruise Line news from this year's D23 Expo in Anaheim, California, including audio clips from the Horizons Disney Experiences Showcase. Get all the news and hear my reactions to what was revealed. Hope you enjoy! Don't forget to connect with…
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Episode 194: Ranking Disney Cruise Line Splurges from Best to Worst
All the essentials are included in the cost of your Disney cruise - food, soft drinks, coffee, and entertainment to name a few. But because Disney Cruise Line is so generous, they give you plenty of extra opportunities to spend your money. In this week's episode, I'm ranking 25 ways you can spend...
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Episode 193: DCL Overrated/Underrated
In this week's episode, I've invited my friend, Doug, (@RopeDropRadio and Rope Drop on Deck) to play a game of overrated/under rated - Disney Cruise Line style. I picked some topics that I thought might be a bit controversial and we debated whether they are worth they hype or if they are not…
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Episode 192: Answering your Questions!
In this week's episode, I'm answering your questions! Thank you to all who submitted questions over on Instagram. I had a lot of fun going through these and I'm looking forward to doing again soon! If you have a question, please feel free to send it my way and I'll work it into a future episode....
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Episode 191: A Concierge Baja Cruise from San Diego
In this week's episode, I'm joined by my good friend, Chris, to talk about his recent Baja cruise from San Diego with his wife aboard the Disney Magic. The cruise called on Catalina Island and Ensenada, which we discuss, and we also talk about Chris's experiences sailing Concierge. Don't forget…
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Episode 190: Disney Cruise Things We Miss
In this episode, my friend Tammy (@cruisingwithTammy and author of the Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line) and I are taking a trip down memory lane and discussing some of the things that Disney Cruise Line used to offer that we hope they will bring back someday. It was very nostalgic to talk...
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Episode 189: Mickey and Minnie Cove Cabanas at Castaway Cay!
In this week's episode, we're talking with Chris who runs the website dclcruisingdad.com. Chris and his family recently cruised on the Disney Wish to the Bahamas and had the chance to experience one of the new Mickey and Minnie Cove Cabanas at Castaway Cay! We'll get all the details about those…
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Episode 188: Talking Disney Adventure with Scott Gustin
In this week's episode, I'm talking with Scott Gustin about his experience on the christening cruise of the Disney Adventure. I was very curious to learn about the onboard experience and Scott shared a lot of the details from his cruise with me. We also talked about new leadership at the Walt...
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Episode 187: "One Has to Go" with Dustin
In this week's episode, my friend Dustin joins me to play a Disney Cruise Line version of "One Has to Go". Before the show, I asked him for a list of his three favorites across a variety of topics. He was not aware that he would have to choose one to eliminate, so it made for some interesting...
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Bonus Episode: New Summer 2027 Itineraries!
In this bonus episode of the DCL Dude Podcast, we discuss the recently-announced Disney Cruise itineraries, which extend the schedule into September 2027! The summer itinerary announcements are my favorite ones, and this particular announcement has some fun new itineraries and things to talk…
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Episode 186: Ports of Call Draft with DCL Duo
In this week's episode, I did a fun collaboration with Brian and Sam from the DCL Duo. We discussed their thoughts on the Disney Destiny and then took turns choosing ports of call from a list of Disney Cruise destinations with the goal of drafting the best one! We're going to poll our social…
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Episode 185: An Epic Itinerary Down Under
The Disney Wonder is wrapping up her final season in Australia (at least for now), but recently completed one of it's most amazing itineraries - a 10-night Magic at Sea cruise departing from Auckland and ending in Sydney, with lots of ports of call in between and a journey through Fjordland...
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Episode 184: The First Avenger
In this week's episode, I'm joined by two former cast members for the Walt Disney Company. Robby and Jillian had several different roles throughout the years they spent with TWDC, and it was fun to discuss those with them. Robby had the unique priviledge of introducing Captain America to Disney...
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Episode 183: Our DCL Christmas Wish List
It's the most magical time of the year—and we're making a Disney Cruise Line Christmas wish list! 🎄🚢 In this episode, my friend, Doug, and I are counting down 5 things we want from Disney Cruise Line for Christmas, sharing big dreams, practical requests, and plenty of holiday spirit along the...
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Episode 182: Disney Destiny Review!
Alyssa and I recently spent 7 nights onboard the Disney Destiny between a preview cruise and the Maiden Voyage! In this week's episode, we are bringing you our thoughts on our experience and our full review of Disney Cruise Line's newest ship, the Disney Destiny. I hope you enjoy! Don't forget to...
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Episode 181: 5 Reasons to be Excited for the Disney Destiny
The time has come! Destiny awaits! Disney Cruise Line's newest ship, the Disney Destiny will make her official debut this week with the Christening ceremony scheduled for Monday evening (11/10) at 6:30PM ET, followed by a three-night christening cruise to the Bahamas. This will will be the first...
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Episode 180: "Would You Rather" with Serena from Living By Disney
Serena from the Living By Disney Podcast joins me in this week's episode to play a fun game of "Would You Rather?" A guaranteed spot in shade on the pool deck or a reserved seat in your favorite lounge? Unlimited AquaMouse with no lines or a skip the line pass to meet your favorite characters?...
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Episode 179: Trip Recap! Our Recent 4-Night Cruise on the Wish
In this week's episode, Alyssa and I recapped our recent 4-night Bahamian cruise aboard the Disney Wish (ok, it wasn't that recent)! Here all about our pre-cruise visit to WDW, our day spent at a water park in Nassau, our amazing visit to Castaway Cay, and our relaxing sea day. Hope you enjoy!...
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Episode 178: Sailing the Norwegian Fjords
In this week's episode, we're taking you on an incredible 8-night Norwegian Fjords cruise aboard the Disney Fantasy. Sisters Brittany and Lindsey join me to discuss all the details of their cruise, from pre-cruise hotel accommodations, to onboard activities, to their amazing experiences in port.…
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Bonus Episode: DCL Late 2026/Early 2027 Itineraries
In this bonus episode of the DCL Dude Podcast, we discuss the recently-announced Disney Cruise itineraries, which extend the schedule (for most ships) into May 2027. We discuss some of our overall thoughts on the release and dive into some of the more unique itineraries that were announced....
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Bonus Episode: Aulani Trip Recap (Part 2)
In this bonus episode of the DCL Dude Podcast, Alyssa and I revisit the rest of our recent trip to Hawaii, which covers: Our private tour with Escape Waikiki Tours; Our visit to the Pearl Harbor Memorial; Our afternoon trip to Oahu's north shore; Our trip to Maui and private tour with Local Maui...
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Bonus Episode: Aulani Trip Recap (Part 1)
We're going off-topic in this bonus episode of the DCL Dude Podcast to discuss our recent trip to Hawaii and our stay at Disney's Aulani! We packed A LOT in to our 9-day vacation, so the episode ran longer than expected. For that reason, I've split it into two parts, so I'm releasing two...
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Episode 177: Pros and Cons of Back-to-Back Cruises
More cruising is never a bad thing, but in this week's episode, we're discussing the advantages and disadvantages (can you even call them that?) of doing back-to-back Disney cruises. Joining me for this conversation is Tammy Whiting - author of the Unofficial Guides to Disney Cruise Line. Tammy…
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Episode 176: Disney Cruise Superlatives
Join us for a fun-filled episode as we dive into the magic of Disney Cruise Line with a panel of passionate cruisers from Mickey World Travel! We're handing out superlatives for the ultimate onboard experiences, from the Best Show in the Walt Disney Theater to the Best Dining Experience and the...
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Episode 175: DCL News and FAQs!
In this week's episode, I go through some of the recent Disney Cruise announcements and also provide some feedback on a few questions I've received recently. I'm planning to do another Q&A sometime in the near future, so if you have questions you'd like me to answer on the show, feel free to…
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Episode 174: Island Showdown: Castaway Cay vs. Lookout Cay
Join me this week as I dive into a head-to-head comparison of Disney Cruise Line's two private island destinations: Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point! In this episode, I'll break down the differences and similarities across five key categories—location and setting, theming, beaches...
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Episode 173: Adults Only on the Disney Wish
Krystyne joins me from Indiana this week to discuss her recent cruise to the Bahamas with her husband aboard the Disney Wish! We talk about her experiences upgrading to Concierge at the port, cruising without her kids, dining in Enchante, and more! I hope you enjoy! Don't forget to connect with…
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Episode 172: Marvel Day at Sea on the Disney Dream
My son and I recently started re-watching the Marvel movies, so I wanted to check-in on the onboard Marvel Day at Sea cruise experience. Rachel joins me this week from the Orlando area and we discuss her family's recent cruise aboard the Disney Dream, complete with character interactions and...
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Bonus Episode: DCL Summer 2026 Itinerary Announcement
In this bonus episode, we're going through the new summer 2026 Disney Cruise itineraries that were released earlier this week. Disney Cruise Line will be visiting places like Alaska (with two ships!), the Mediterranean, Norway, the Caribbean, and the British Isles! Lots to unpack and I've invited...
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Episode 171: A Maiden Voyage on the Disney Treasure
In this week's episode, Landon and Bridget join me to discuss their family's experience on the December 2024 Maiden Voyage of the Disney Treasure. From all the new lounges and main dining restaurants, to the stateroom gifts, we cover all the exciting things about experiencing a new ship for the...
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Episode 170: Navigating Port Everglades with a Harbor Pilot
In this week's episode, I had a fascinating chat with a seasoned Port Everglades harbor pilot about the challenges and skills required to safely navigate massive vessels through one of the busiest ports in the U.S. From tight channels to unpredictable weather, hear about what it takes to guide...
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Episode 169: Our Thoughts on the Disney Treasure
We recently had the opportunity to sail on a short preview cruise on the brand-new Disney Treasure. In this episode, we share our experiences, thoughts, and overall opinions of the ship and the new spaces onboard. There is lots to love about the Treasure and we can't wait to go back! Don't forget...
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Episode 168: Back-to-Back Cruise Trip Recap Part II
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...
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Episode 167: Back-to-Back Cruise Trip Recap Part I
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…
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Episode 166: Love it or Leave it - Disney Adventure
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...
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Episode 165: Predictions for the Disney Adventure
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...
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Episode 164: Cruising on the Fantasy and Some Parks Talk
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...
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Episode 163: Our Top-3 Port Adventures
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...
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Bonus Episode: Disney Destiny Itineraries
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…
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Episode 162: A Western Europe Disney Adventure
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…
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Bonus Episode: DCL Announcements from D23
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…
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Episode 161: Attending the Disney Treasure Float Out In Person
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…
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Episode 160: All the Disney Cruise News!
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...
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Episode 159: Lookout Cay Preview Cruise Trip Recap
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...
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Bonus Episode: Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 Itineraries
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…
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Episode 158: My Thoughts on Lookout Cay
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...
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Episode 157: Top 5 Onboard Activities
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....
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The DCL Dude Podcast is a show dedicated to all things Disney Cruise Line! We will talk recent DCL news, share travel tips, interview guests, go over the best and worst (ok, mostly best) that DCL has to offer, share trip reports, and hopefully interact with you, the listener!Follow us on Twitter (@theDCLdude) or like us on Facebook (facebook.com/dcldudepodcast)!
HOSTED BY
Wes Dauer
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The DCL Dude Podcast is a show dedicated to all things Disney Cruise Line! We will talk recent DCL news, share travel tips, interview guests, go over the best and worst (ok, mostly best) that DCL has to offer, share trip reports, and hopefully interact with you, the listener!Follow us on Twitter...
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