The DCL Dude Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

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 time that photos and videos from INSIDE the ship will be permitted to be shared, so we're about to learn a LOT about what Disney Cruise Line has been up to. To get you prepared, I've come up with my top-five reasons why you should be excited for the Disney Destiny!

Be sure to follow my social media pages next week as I spend almost 7 consecutive nights onboard between a 3-night preview cruise and the 4-night Maiden Voyage. I can't wait to share my thoughts and experiences with you! Thanks so much for tuning 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 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!

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? These are the hard hitters were taking on in this week's episode! Tune it to hear the choices we made.

Also, check out Serena's content:

Instagram: @livingbydisney

Podcast: Living By Disney Podcast

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 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!

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 and recreation, dining and amenities, and overall guest experience—to help you decide which tropical paradise suits your cruise vibe. From Castaway Cay's shipwrecked charm and serene lagoon to Lookout Cay's vibrant Bahamian culture and pink-sand shores, I'll explore what makes each island unique and hopefully help you figure out which one is best for your family's perfect beach day (spoiler: it's BOTH!). 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!

We're going on a (test) cruise! Listener (and cast member!) Meghan joins us in this week's episode to discuss her experience on the August 6 test cruise, which was the final test cruise before cruising resumed on the Disney Dream on August 9! Tune in to hear about her experience, along with the new protocols onboard.

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 thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, don't go it alone! Send us 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 am joined in this episode by Victoria, who sailed on the first official Disney Magic at Sea cruise from the UK and on the first paying passenger Disney Cruise since March 2020!

ALSO, Disney Cruise Line announced its return to US cruising this week, so we get you caught up on all the important things you need to know.

Many of the protocols that were announced were already in place for the Disney Magic at Sea cruises, so it was interesting to hear firsthand about the cruise experience. Victoria was a pleasure to speak with and I know you're going to love hearing about what it's like to cruise with Disney in 2021!

Follow Victoria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disneytoria/

Disney Cruise "Know Before You Go": https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/why-cruise-disney/experience-updates/us/

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 thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, don't go it alone! Send us an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com for a FREE quote and find out how to get some onboard credit to spend on your cruise!

Eric is a former (and hopefully future) Disney Imagineer who has worked on a number of different projects for Disney Cruise Line. He also runs a successful business creating customized Disney-themed keepsakes. Tune in to the episode to hear all about his career as an imagineer, his DCL projects, and what currently keeps him busy. And be sure to follow him on instagram @nothinginparticularproductions!

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 thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, don't go it alone! Send us an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com for a FREE quote and find out how to get some onboard credit to spend on your cruise!

Do you have anything that you're really looking forward to experiencing on a Disney Cruise someday? Carol from Instagram account @disneycruise_momof3 and Lisa from Instagram account @Seayarealsoon join me in this week's episode to discuss some of our Disney Cruise "bucket lists" experiences. It was a lot of fun and I hope you enjoy! Be sure to share some of your bucket list experiences with me!

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 thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, don't go it alone! Send us 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, Ryan A., Chris S., and Joe K. join me to discuss the newly-released Fall 2022 itineraries. We have some good laughs while going through the schedules of each of the five ships. Hope you enjoy!

Bookings begin Monday, June 21 and if you are looking for a travel agent, please consider letting us help you! Send us an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com for a FREE, no obligation quote!

And 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!

We've done it for 3 out of the 4 ships in the fleet, so it was time we finally paid respects to the Disney Wonder. In this episode, we test your knowledge of the second ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet. Send me a message and tell me how you did!

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 thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, we would love to help you out! Send us an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com for a FREE quote!

I'm so excited to be joined this week by another former Disney Cruise Cast Member who was fortunate to work full-time on Castaway Cay! It was so fun talking to Conner this past week about his experiences and I hope you all enjoy the conversation we had.

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 thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, we would love to help you out! Send us an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com for a FREE quote!