The DCL Dude Podcast

Episode 195: DCL at D23 2026!

In this week's episode, I'm recapping all the Disney Cruise Line news from this year's D23 Expo in Anaheim, California, including audio clips from the Horizons Disney Exp

Episode 194: Ranking Disney Cruise Line Splurges from Best to Worst

All the essentials are included in the cost of your Disney cruise - food, soft drinks, coffee, and entertainment to name a few. But because Disney Cruise Line is so gener

Episode 193: DCL Overrated/Underrated

In this week's episode, I've invited my friend, Doug, (@RopeDropRadio and Rope Drop on Deck) to play a game of overrated/under rated - Disney Cruise Line style. I picked

Episode 192: Answering your Questions!

In this week's episode, I'm answering your questions! Thank you to all who submitted questions over on Instagram. I had a lot of fun going through these and I'm looking f

Episode 191: A Concierge Baja Cruise from San Diego

In this week's episode, I'm joined by my good friend, Chris, to talk about his recent Baja cruise from San Diego with his wife aboard the Disney Magic. The cruise called

Episode 190: Disney Cruise Things We Miss

In this episode, my friend Tammy (@cruisingwithTammy and author of the Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line) and I are taking a trip down memory lane and discussing som

Episode 189: Mickey and Minnie Cove Cabanas at Castaway Cay!

In this week's episode, we're talking with Chris who runs the website dclcruisingdad.com. Chris and his family recently cruised on the Disney Wish to the Bahamas and had

Episode 188: Talking Disney Adventure with Scott Gustin

In this week's episode, I'm talking with Scott Gustin about his experience on the christening cruise of the Disney Adventure. I was very curious to learn about the onboar

Episode 187: "One Has to Go" with Dustin

In this week's episode, my friend Dustin joins me to play a Disney Cruise Line version of "One Has to Go". Before the show, I asked him for a list of his three favorites

Bonus Episode: New Summer 2027 Itineraries!

In this bonus episode of the DCL Dude Podcast, we discuss the recently-announced Disney Cruise itineraries, which extend the schedule into September 2027! The summer itin

Episode 186: Ports of Call Draft with DCL Duo

In this week's episode, I did a fun collaboration with Brian and Sam from the DCL Duo. We discussed their thoughts on the Disney Destiny and then took turns choosing port

Episode 185: An Epic Itinerary Down Under

The Disney Wonder is wrapping up her final season in Australia (at least for now), but recently completed one of it's most amazing itineraries - a 10-night Magic at Sea c

Episode 184: The First Avenger

In this week's episode, I'm joined by two former cast members for the Walt Disney Company. Robby and Jillian had several different roles throughout the years they spent w

Episode 183: Our DCL Christmas Wish List

It's the most magical time of the year—and we're making a Disney Cruise Line Christmas wish list! 🎄🚢 In this episode, my friend, Doug, and I are counting down 5 things we

Episode 182: Disney Destiny Review!

Alyssa and I recently spent 7 nights onboard the Disney Destiny between a preview cruise and the Maiden Voyage! In this week's episode, we are bringing you our thoughts o

Episode 181: 5 Reasons to be Excited for the Disney Destiny

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

Episode 180: "Would You Rather" with Serena from Living By Disney

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 reserv

Episode 179: Trip Recap! Our Recent 4-Night Cruise on the Wish

In this week's episode, Alyssa and I recapped our recent 4-night Bahamian cruise aboard the Disney Wish (ok, it wasn't that recent)! Here all about our pre-cruise visit t

Episode 178: Sailing the Norwegian Fjords

In this week's episode, we're taking you on an incredible 8-night Norwegian Fjords cruise aboard the Disney Fantasy. Sisters Brittany and Lindsey join me to discuss all t

Bonus Episode: DCL Late 2026/Early 2027 Itineraries

In this bonus episode of the DCL Dude Podcast, we discuss the recently-announced Disney Cruise itineraries, which extend the schedule (for most ships) into May 2027. We d