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!

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!

Did you see the announcement from Disney Cruise Line about the early 2022 cruise itineraries? Not to worry, I have you covered in this bonus episode. We'll go through all the details of the announcement, including the Disney Wonder's return to HAWAII!

Opening day bookings for these new itineraries begin on Monday, October 19. If you'd like us to help you book your cruise, send me an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com.

Happy booking!

For many, including myself, Castaway Cay is the perfect private island paradise. But it takes a lot of work for it to look the way that it does when you get you first look as the ship approaches.

I have always wondered what life is like for a Castaway Cay castaway, which is why I was SO excited that Heath was willing to come on the show and tell us what's it's all about. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did!!

You can find Heath on Instagram @heathmaginn

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I'm joined in this week's episode by Steve and Chris from the DCL Podcast and by my friend Chris in the Concierge Lounge! We each give you our top-3 reasons to take a Disney cruise, which means you'll have plenty of reasons to get excited about cruising again! We had a lot of fun recording this episode, so I hope you have just as much fun listening!

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 love to hear them!

Finally, if you're thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, we would love to help you out for FREE! Send us an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com to get started!

The Port of Galveston held their monthly board of trustees meeting last week and some interesting details and information came from it regarding an eventual return to cruising. I'll give you the details of parts related to Disney Cruise Line, but if you want to hear the meeting in its entirety, you can find it here:

https://portofgalvestontx.new.swagit.com/videos/75259

Also, a special thanks to Scott from the Disney Cruise Line Blog for pointing out the information!

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Finally, if you're thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, we would love to help you out for FREE! Send us an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com to get started!

We're talking ports of call in this week's episode! My friend, Joe, from backtothemouse.com joins me as we go through our top-5 ports of call. 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 love to hear them!

Finally, if you're thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, we would love to help you out for FREE! Send us an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com to get started!

In this week's episode, we'll get you all caught up on the recent news from Disney Cruise Line, and THEN we'll test your knowledge of the Disney Magic! Be sure to drop me a message or a comment letting me know how you did!

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 love to hear them!

Finally, if you're thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, we would love to help you out for FREE! Send us an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com to get started!

In this week's episode, I'm talking with a Disney Cruise cast member. Ryley is a youth activities counselor on the Disney Magic. He and I met on our last cruise and he was kind enough to join me on my show. We talk about preparing for his first contract, his role onboard, and ship life. Hope you enjoy!

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Finally, if you're thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, we would love to help you out for FREE! Send us an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com to get started!

Hey Everyone! Disney Cruise Line announced its Fall 2021 itinerary lineup on Thursday. I wanted to give you a quick rundown of the new itineraries and provide a few thoughts. Bookings begin on Monday, 7/27 for Platinum Castaway Club members, so take a look at the new itineraries and tell me which ones you're planning on booking!

If you'd like to book with us to receive some EXTRA onboard credit with our opening day promotion, send me an email - wes@mickeyworldtravel.com

In this week's episode, I invited some friends on the show to discuss a recent survey released by Disney Cruise Line.

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Finally, if you're thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, we would love to help you out for FREE! Send us an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com to get started!

Nick C is a former Disney Imagineer and Disney history junkie. We talk about his experiences sailing with Disney Cruise Line, some interesting facts about some of the early cruise ship features, and the future of Disney Cruise Line.

You can follow him on Twitter @NickCucerzan. He also run the @HistoryAtDisney Twitter account, which is a MUST-follow. Hope you enjoy!

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Finally, if you're thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, we would love to help you out for FREE! Send us an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com to get started!

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!

For this episode, I've invited a few listeners to come on and play some DCL-themed "Would You Rather?" I came up with a few different scenarios and it was fun to hear everyone's answers. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed this conversation!

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 love to hear them!

Finally, if you're thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, we would love to help you out for FREE! Send us an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com to get started!

In this episode, I look back on our 7-night Alaskan cruise from Seattle in 2012. I did my best to remember as many details as possible with the hope that it might be helpful for someone else planning their own trip to Alaska. It was really fun to re-live this experience, so I hope you will enjoy it, too!

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 love to hear them!

Finally, if you're thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, we would love to help you out for FREE! Send us an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com to get started!

Thanks to everyone who submitted questions for this week's quarantine Q&A! We talk through a range of different topics from the best eye scream swirl flavors to Disney's future cruising plans. As always, feel free to submit questions at any time and I'll try to answer them either online or on the show! 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 love to hear them!

Finally, if you're thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, we would love to help you out for FREE! Send us an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com to get started!

In this episode we are putting a Disney Cruise spin on a fantasy football draft. Tune in as we make our selections to design the best cruise experience. We'll tell you our reasons for our picks and make a pitch for why you should choose our cruise. There is a lot at stake, so please visit our social media pages (Facebook and Twitter) and VOTE for who you think designed the best cruise experience!

Doug: @ropedropradio

Joe: @backtothemouse

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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 @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 for FREE! Send us an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com to get started!

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 love to hear them!

Finally, if you're thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, we would love to help you out for FREE! Send us an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com to get started!

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, 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 for FREE! Send us an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com to get started!

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 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 love to hear them!

Finally, if you're thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, we would love to help you out for FREE! Send us an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com to get started!

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

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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 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 for FREE! Send us an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com to get started!

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!

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 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 for FREE! Send us an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com to get started!

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 Guide to Disney Cruise line here. Also, be sure to follow Erin on Twitter @MsErinFoster.

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!

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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!

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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 appreciate you all!!

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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 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 for FREE! Send us an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com to get started!

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 at facebook.com/dcldudepodcast. If you have any ideas for future episodes, we'd love to hear them!

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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-bahamian-aboard-the-disney-dream/2474130452857592/

Day 2: https://www.facebook.com/notes/the-dcl-dude-podcast/trip-recap-day-2-nassau/2474921062778531/

Day 3: https://www.facebook.com/notes/the-dcl-dude-podcast/trip-recap-day-3-castaway-cay/2475150742755563/

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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 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!

Finally, if you're thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, we would love to help you out for FREE! Send us an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com to get started!

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 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 for FREE! Send us an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com to get started!

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 some of his thoughts about the upcoming new ships.

What a privilege it was to speak with Joe! You do NOT want to miss this show!!

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!

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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!

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/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 for FREE! Send us an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com to get started!

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 to donate to the relief efforts in the Bahamas, Royal Caribbean is collaborating with the Bahamian government and their non-profit partner and will match every dollar donated up to $500,000. Certainly there are dozens of organizations who are helping out, but if you don't know where to start, this might be a good place. You can donate here.

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 about future episodes, we'd love to hear them!

Finally, if you're thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, we would love to help you! Our services are completely FREE and we'll give you some onboard credit to spend on your cruise. Send us an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com to get started!

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 website: www.backtothemouse.com

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Finally, if you're thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, we would love to help you! Our services are completely FREE and we'll give you some onboard credit to spend on your cruise. Send us an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com to get started!

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 to Alanna's YouTube channel

Alanna's Facebook page

Full Breakdown of Every Announcement at the 2019 D23 Parks and Resort Panel

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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, or on Facebook at facebook.com/dcldudepodcast. If you have any ideas about future episodes, we'd love to hear them!

Finally, if you're thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, we would love to help you! Our services are completely FREE and we'll give you some onboard credit to spend on your cruise. Send us an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com to get started!

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 forget you can connect with the show on Twitter @theDCLdude, or on Facebook at facebook.com/dcldudepodcast. If you have any ideas about future episodes, we'd love to hear them!

Finally, if you're thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, we would love to help you! Our services are completely FREE and we'll give you some onboard credit to spend on your cruise. Send us an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com to get started!

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/dcldudepodcast. If you have any ideas about future episodes, we'd love to hear them!

Finally, if you're thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, we would love to help you! Our services are completely FREE and we'll give you some onboard credit to spend on your cruise. Send us an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com to get started!

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!

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Finally, if you're thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, we would love to help you. Our services are completely FREE and we'll give you some onboard credit to spend on your cruise! Send us an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com to get started!

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 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!

Finally, if you're thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, we would love to help you. Our services are completely FREE and we'll give you some onboard credit to spend on your cruise! Send us an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com to get started!

Kathy from Michigan joins us in this episode to talk about her family's recent Eastbound Transatlantic cruise from Miami. We talk about sea days, onboard entertainment, European ports of call, packing tips for long cruises, and several other topics.

Also, stay tuned until the end to hear Kathy's best and "least-best" things about a transatlantic cruise!

You can also read the press release from Disney Cruise Line announcing the upcoming enhancements to the Disney Wonder here.

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!

Finally, if you're thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, we would love to help you. Our services are completely FREE and we'll give you some onboard credit to spend on your cruise! Send us an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com to get started!

In this week's episode, I'll get you all caught up on recent news from Disney Cruise Line and also give you my top-5 things to be excited about in 2024. If there's something you're excited about that didn't make my list, please reach out to me to let me know!

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, I give you my general thoughts on the just-announced Fall 2020 itinerary release and highlight the new schedules.

Below are the opening day booking windows for these new itineraries:

Platinum CC members: Monday, June 10

Gold CC members: Tuesday, June 11

Silver CC and DVC members: Wednesday, June 12

First-time cruisers and general booking: Thursday, June 13

Finally, if you're thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, we would love to help you out for FREE! Send us an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com to get started!

In this episode we go over all the things included in the cost of your Disney Cruise, and some other things that are not! We also catch you up on all the news surrounding Disney Cruise Line from the past two weeks! 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/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. Our services are completely FREE and we'll give you some onboard credit to spend on your cruise! Send us an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com to get started!

We mix it up a little bit in this episode to test your Disney Cruise knowledge! Feel free to play along as we bring you some Disney Cruise Line-related trivia questions. How many can you get?

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!

Finally, if you're thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, we would love to help you. Our services are completely FREE and we'll give you some onboard credit to spend on your cruise! Send us an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com to get started!