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Bonus Episode: DCL Early 2025 Itinerary Release

The DCL Dude Podcast

Release Date: 10/27/2023

Episode 166: Love it or Leave it - Disney Adventure show art Episode 166: Love it or Leave it - Disney Adventure

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In my previous episode, we made predictions about what we might see one day aboard the Disney Adventure. Now that the details have been announced, Doug from Rope Drop Radio and Rope Drop On Deck joins me to play "Love it or Leave it" with all the new things we learned about the Adventure. Do you "love" the Disney Adventure or are you in the "leave it" camp? 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...

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Episode 165: Predictions for the Disney Adventure show art Episode 165: Predictions for the Disney Adventure

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We learned on Tuesday last week about the Disney Adventure reveal event scheduled for October 16. Prior to hearing about that, my friend, Chris, and I discussed everything we currently know about the Disney Adventure and made a few predictions about what me might one day learn. Lucky for us, it seems we may not have to wait too long to find out how our predictions turn out! Be sure to check out CT's new blog at www.tinfoilmouseears.com! 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...

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Episode 164: Cruising on the Fantasy and Some Parks Talk show art Episode 164: Cruising on the Fantasy and Some Parks Talk

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I'm joined this week be Serena from Living By Disney to discuss her recent cruise aboard the Disney Fantasy. Serena talks about what makes a Disney Cruise so special and offers some thoughts about why a cruise should be appealing to parks enthusiasts. We also talk about the recent theme park announcements and the changes to the Lightning Lane system. I hope you enjoy! Be sure to check out all of Serena's great Disney content! You can find her on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube @LivingByDisney. Don't forget to connect with the show on Twitter and Instagram @theDCLdude, or on Facebook...

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Episode 163: Our Top-3 Port Adventures show art Episode 163: Our Top-3 Port Adventures

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In this week's episode, Alyssa and I discuss the top-three port adventures that we've experienced on our Disney cruises, along with some honorable mentions. We also discuss some of our not-so-favorite adventures and provide a little bit of basic information about booking port adventures. Here are links to some of the port adventures we discuss in the epidode: 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...

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Bonus Episode: Disney Destiny Itineraries show art Bonus Episode: Disney Destiny Itineraries

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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...

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Episode 162: A Western Europe Disney Adventure show art Episode 162: A Western Europe Disney Adventure

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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...

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Bonus Episode: DCL Announcements from D23 show art Bonus Episode: DCL Announcements from D23

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In case you missed all the exciting Disney Cruise announcements from last week's D23 Expo, I recapped it for you in this week's bonus episode, including some of the audio clips from Disney Experiences Chairman, Josh D'Amaro's presentation. I love hearing the audience reactions to the announcements because it reflected how I was feeling watching from my computer! 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...

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Episode 161: Attending the Disney Treasure Float Out In Person show art Episode 161: Attending the Disney Treasure Float Out In Person

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The Disney Treasure was floated out of Hall 6 at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany on Saturday, August 3 marking a major milestone in the ship's construction. My guest on this week's show, Lisa (@seayarealsoon) was there in-person for the ceremonial event and was kind enough to come on and give us all the details of her experience. We also recap all that was announced during the 3-day Disney Destiny reveal event. 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...

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Episode 160: All the Disney Cruise News! show art Episode 160: All the Disney Cruise News!

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In this week's epiosde, I'm (finally) getting you caught up on all the exciting Disney Cruise news we've heard about over the last couple weeks, from the Disney Destiny to the Disney Dream! 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  for a FREE quote and find out how to get some onboard...

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Episode 159: Lookout Cay Preview Cruise Trip Recap show art Episode 159: Lookout Cay Preview Cruise Trip Recap

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Alyssa and I were extremely fortunate to be invited by Disney Cruise Line on the 3-Night Preview Cruise to Lookout Cay aboard the Disney Magic. In this week's episode, we are recapping our entire cruise - start to finish! Tune in to hear about our embarkation day anxieties, Alyssa's experience on Lookout Cay, and a DCL bucket list item I was able to check off. 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...

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Disney Cruise Line has released its full slate of new itineraries for early 2025 and there were some exciting cruises that were announced! I'll summarize the new schedules for you and highlight some of my favorite itineraries.

Bookings begin next week (Monday, October 30) and are tiered based on Castaway Club status.

If you'd like to book one of these new cruises, send me an email: [email protected]