

The DCL Dude Podcast
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)!
Follow us on Twitter (@theDCLdude) or like us on Facebook (facebook.com/dcldudepodcast)!
Episodes
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Apr 20, 2020 • 1h 3min
Episode 67: Sailing the Mediterranean with Chris S.
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!

Apr 6, 2020 • 49min
Episode 66: Marvel Day at Sea Review
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!

Mar 23, 2020 • 1h 5min
Episode 65: Trip Log - 5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami with Marvel Day at Sea
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!

Mar 9, 2020 • 57min
Episode 64: DCL Money-Saving Tips
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!

Mar 2, 2020 • 18min
Bonus Episode: Summer 2021 Itinerary Release
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 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!

Feb 24, 2020 • 51min
Episode 63: First-Time Cruiser and Star Wars Day at Sea
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!

Feb 10, 2020 • 53min
Episode 62: Conversation #2 with Disney Imagineer, Joe Lanzisero
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!

Jan 27, 2020 • 50min
Episode 61: DCL Conversation with Erin Foster, Co-Author of the Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line
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! 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!

Jan 13, 2020 • 26min
Episode 60: How well do you know the Disney Dream?
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! 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!

Dec 30, 2019 • 33min
Episode 59: 2019 Year in Review (Top-Ten DCL Stories of the Year)
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!! 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!


