The DCL Dude Podcast

Wes Dauer
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Dec 19, 2022 • 53min

Episode 128: DCL Love It or Leave It

In this week's show, we're playing Love It or Leave It - DCL style - where we talk about Disney Cruise things that we love...or maybe don't love so much. Feel free to play along as you listen! Hope you enjoy! Don't forget to connect with the show on Twitter and Instagram @theDCLdude, or on Facebook at facebook.com/dcldudepodcast. 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!
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Dec 8, 2022 • 8min

Bonus Episode: Top Itineraries of the Early 2024 Release

The early 2024 Disney Cruise itineraries were announced this week! I'll give you the summary of what was announced, along with my favorite schedules from this release. Bookings begin on Monday for Platinum Castaway Club members, followed by Gold on Tuesday, Silver and DVC members on Wednesday, and General booking on Thursday. I would very much appreciat it if you would consider booking your next cruise with me! If you'd like more information or a free quote, send me an email at wes@mickeyworldtravel.com. Happy booking!
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Dec 5, 2022 • 34min

Episode 127 - "It was the best cruise ever!"

Special guests, William and Emily, join me in this week episode to talk about their recent cruise. Hear about our recent cruise from a different perspective! Don't forget to connect with the show on Twitter and Instagram @theDCLdude, or on Facebook at facebook.com/dcldudepodcast. 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!
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Nov 21, 2022 • 1h 14min

Episode 126 - A Very Merry Trip Report

In this week's episode, Alyssa and I are recapping our recent 3-Night Very Merrytime Bahamian cruise from Port Canaveral. It was the first-ever Very Merrytime cruise for the Disney Wish and we had an amazing voyage. Tune in to hear all about it! Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Don't forget to connect with the show on Twitter and Instagram @theDCLdude, or on Facebook at facebook.com/dcldudepodcast. 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!
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Nov 7, 2022 • 44min

Episode 125: Halloween on the High Seas on the Disney Wish

My guest this week, Casey, recently cruised with her family on the Disney Wish with a Halloween on the High Seas theme. We get into all the details about the decorations, events, and activities! The Halloween season is over for the Disney Cruise Line fleet, but I wanted to get the scoop before we move into Very Merrytime season! Enjoy! Don't forget to connect with the show on Twitter and Instagram @theDCLdude, or on Facebook at facebook.com/dcldudepodcast. 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!
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Oct 11, 2022 • 50min

Episode 124: The Disney Wish During Hurricane Ian

The September 26 cruise on the Disney Wish got a bit of an itinerary change when it was announced that the ship wouldn't be able to return to Port Canaveral on its scheduled date. My friend, Chris, joins me in this episode to talk about the experience onboard. Don't forget to connect with the show on Twitter and Instagram @theDCLdude, or on Facebook at facebook.com/dcldudepodcast. 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!
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Sep 27, 2022 • 29min

Episode 123: DCL at the 2022 D23 Expo

I had the opportunity to attend the D23 Expo in Anaheim a couple weeks ago and got to be there in person when all of the Disney Cruise annoucements were made! In this episode, I am providing a recap of my experiences at the Expo, along with my thoughts and reactions to the Disney Cruise annoucements that were made. I hope you enjoy! Don't forget to connect with the show on Twitter and Instagram @theDCLdude, or on Facebook at facebook.com/dcldudepodcast. 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!
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Sep 12, 2022 • 1h 4min

Episode 122: Conversation with Former Imagineer, Theron Skees

In this week's episode, I'm joined by former Disney Imagineer, Theron Skees. Theron was the Vice President, Portfolio Creative Executive at Walt Disney Imagineering before leaving the company in 2020. He was involved with many Disney Cruise projects over the course of his career and has a lot of great insights about the design of the Disney Wish. Please also help support Theron's project, "How Does Disney Do That?" Follow the project on Instagram @howdoesdisneydothat and be sure to visit the website www.howdoesdisneydothat.com to submit your own story. Don't forget to connect with the show on Twitter and Instagram @theDCLdude, or on Facebook at facebook.com/dcldudepodcast. 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!
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Aug 29, 2022 • 52min

Episode 121: Alaska Cruising in Summer 2022

I'm joined in this week's episode by my friend, Chris, who recently sailed to Alaska with his family aboard the Disney Wonder. This was the Wonder's first season in Alaska in almost three years, so I was excited to hear about the cruise experience. Hope you enjoy! Don't forget to connect with the show on Twitter and Instagram @theDCLdude, or on Facebook at facebook.com/dcldudepodcast. 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!
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Aug 8, 2022 • 39min

Episode 120: Disney Wish Review

In this week's episode, I'm brining you my full review of the Disney Wish! From staterooms, to dining, to entertainiment, to the pool deck, tune in to find out my thoughts on Disney Cruise Line's newest ship! Don't forget to connect with the show on Twitter and Instagram @theDCLdude, or on Facebook at facebook.com/dcldudepodcast. 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!

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