The DCL Dude Podcast

Mar 10 2025 198 ep. 41 mins
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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 (@theDCLdude) or like us on Facebook (facebook.com/dcldudepodcast)!

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Episode 172 - Marvel Day at Sea on the Disney Dream

Mar 10 2025 58 mins  
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 magical moments. We also talk about cruising with young kids and how a Disney Cruise is the

Bonus Episode: DCL Summer 2026 Itinerary Announcement

Feb 07 2025 51 mins  
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 my friend, CT, to help me sort it all out. New bookings open next week based on your C

Episode 171: A Maiden Voyage on the Disney Treasure

Jan 10 2025 61 mins  
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 first time. Hope you enjoy! Don't forget to connect with the show on Twitter and Instagr

Episode 170: Navigating Port Everglades with a Harbor Pilot

Dec 29 2024 36 mins  
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 ships in and out of port, ensuring smooth operations and safety on the water. This conver

Episode 169: Our Thoughts on the Disney Treasure

Dec 19 2024 62 mins  
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 to connect with the show on Twitter and Instagram @theDCLdude, or on Facebook at faceb

Episode 168: Back-to-Back Cruise Trip Recap Part II

Dec 11 2024 50 mins  
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/dcldudepodca

Episode 167: Back-to-Back Cruise Trip Recap Part I

Nov 25 2024 71 mins  
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 I

Episode 166: Love it or Leave it - Disney Adventure

Oct 28 2024 65 mins  
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

Episode 165: Predictions for the Disney Adventure

Oct 14 2024 58 mins  
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

Episode 164: Cruising on the Fantasy and Some Parks Talk

Oct 07 2024 58 mins  
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 ch