Disney Deciphered: A Podcast To Help You Plan Your Walt Disney World Vacations

Episode Description Leslie and Joe talk about their favorite ways to maximize off site stays when visiting Walt Disney World. Just because you're not at a Disney hotel doesn't mean you have to miss out on all the magic! How to save money, avoid lines, and more!   Got off site tips for us? Let us know at disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com.   Episode Notes Disney Annual Pass Calculator 1:20 - Rent a car to save time    2:59 - Take a  day off from the theme parks to rest   5:33 - Consider buying an annual pass (Note: we recorded this before Disney announced their large annual price increase - the math makes a lot less sense now, though it still works in some cases)   7:48 - Buy souvenirs, food, and supplies off site    10:56 - Rope drop!   13:19 - Practice the Fastpass+ refresh technique to score difficult Fastpass+ reservations   14:26 - Disney dos and don'ts We'd really appreciate it if you'd check out our Patreon page and consider supporting the show! Or, if we helped you plan your trip a

Episode Description We visit Liberty Square as we continue our land by land guides. Join us as we discuss the details we love in the land, the attractions, and the history show that we didn't even realize existed and that we've put into our next touring plan. What are your favorite parts of Liberty Square? Any tips or things you enjoy that we missed? Let us know by e-mailing us at disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com. Episode Notes 1:21 - Hall of Presidents 3:55 - Liberty Square Riverboat 5:37 - Haunted Mansion 8:36 - Characters and photo ops 9:45 - Great Moments in American History 11:07 - Shops and merchandise 13:19 - Quick service food options 16:00 - Table Service: Liberty Tree Tavern 17:52 - Disney dos and don'ts We'd really appreciate if you'd check out our new Patreon page and consider supporting the show! Or, if we've helped you plan your trip and you'd like to thank us with a one time donation you can do so here. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with others you think might enjoy it.

Episode Description Leslie recently went back to Aulani, Disney's Hawaiian resort, so we talk about her trip and her best tips for people who plan to visit. Is Aulani still an amazing resort or has it lost its shine? It can get pretty expensive so Leslie gives her honest opinion about how the resort feels these days. Have you been to Aulani? Let us know your thoughts by e-mailing us at disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com. Episode Notes Aulani Review Aulani Splurges 1:49 - How Leslie booked her Aulani stay (Studio) 4:18 - Pricing 6:08 - Crowds during spring break and how Leslie dealt with them 7:59 - Beach impressions 9:22 - Other on site activities 11:55 - Character meet and greets and meals 12:59 - Venturing outside of Aulani on a day trip 15:12 - Food and dining 16:53 - What's new and what you need to know about Aunty's Beach House (child care) 21:34 - Charlie's taxi transfer to Aulani 22:07 - Disney dos and don'ts We'd really appreciate if you'd check out our new Patreon page and consider supporting

Episode Description Leslie got to check out Star Wars Galaxy's Edge on opening day! We're releasing our episode with her impressions and overall rating of the land a little bit early since I'm sure a lot of you want to hear how it feels to be on the edge of the galaxy. We talk the surprisingly mild crowds on opening day, merchandise, the height of droids, blue milk, and of course what it feels like to pilot the Millenium Falcon! Have you been to Batuu yet? Or are you excited and planning to visit? We'd love to hear your experiences and thoughts, let us know by e-mailing us at disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com. Episode Notes Star Wars Galaxy's Edge video tour and first look Star Wars Galaxy's Edge Tips and Touring Strategies 2:31 - Star Wars Galaxy's Edge basics and connections to Disney World's version 6:12 - The biggest choke point in the land, Oga's Cantina (Note: After we recorded, Disney implemented a text based virtual waiting system. Nice!) 8:59 - Is the Millenium Falcon: Smugglers Run line a choke

Episode Description Staying at Disney World hotels has benefits, but did you know there are a lot of great reasons to stay off-site at Disney World, too? In today's episode we look at some of our favorite benefits to staying off-site and chat about how different off-site offerings might be the best option for you and your family. Do you and your family enjoy staying off-site? We'd love to hear your experiences and ideas, let us know by e-mailing us at disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com. Episode Notes 0:00 - Our previous off-site experiences 4:17 - How staying off-site saves money 5:00 - Benefiting from having more space 7:36 - Finding higher quality rooms for your money 10:43 - Getting a break from the Disney bubble 12:39 - Multi-generational travel advantages 15:01 - Saving money on your dining 16:57 - Disney dos and don'ts We'd really appreciate if you'd check out our new Patreon page and consider supporting the show! Or, if we've helped you plan your trip and you'd like to thank us with a one time dona

Episode Description Ya gotta eat. So Leslie and Joe put together their best tips for saving money when dining at Disney World. We mostly focus on how to save money on eating IN the parks, though we touch on how you can save money by bringing your own food as well. We also discuss whether the Disney Dining Plan is worth the cost. What are your best tips for saving money on dining at Disney? Let us know by e-mailing us at disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com. Episode Notes How you can make the Disney Dining Plan worth it 1:37 - Tips for bringing your own food 3:04 - Taking advantage of kids meals 6:11 - Why we tend to avoid the Disney Dining Plan 8:53 - Maximizing the mid morning character brunch 10:55 - Utilizing grocery delivery 13:43 - Taking advantage of credit card rewards 15:13 - Tables in Wonderland 16:09 - Disney dos and don'ts We'd really appreciate if you'd check out our new Patreon page and consider supporting the show! Or, if we've helped you plan your trip and you'd like to thank us with a one time do

Episode Description We finish things up in our Fantasyland Guide by taking a look at signature dining in Fantasyland - Be Our Guest and Cinderella's Royal Table. We also chat about the merchandise options, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, and debate the merits of Early Morning Magic. Since it was a short episode, we've attached an excerpt from our Disney Deciphered Unfiltered episode, a bonus episode that we release to our Patreon subscribers at the Disney Decipherer level and above. If you're interested in bonus content including our upcoming preview of Leslie's trip to Star Wars Galaxy's Edge in Disneyland be sure to check out our Patreon page! Please feel free to share your best Fantasyland experiences and tips by e-mailing us at disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com. Episode Notes 1:47 - Be Our Guest 3:31 - Cinderella's Royal Table 5:33 - Merchandise and Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique 8:23 - Early Morning Magic - is it worth it? 11:08 - Disney dos and don'ts 13:32 - Disney Deciphered Unfiltered (Patreon bonus episode prev

Episode Description In February, Joe got to check out Tokyo DisneySea, considered by many to be the best Disney theme park in the world. Does DisneySea live up to the hype? How difficult is it to navigate with crowds and the language barrier? What makes Tokyo DisneySea so special? We discuss all this and more in the latest episode of Disney Deciphered! Plus, some tips if you're planning to visit. Have you ever been to Tokyo DisneySea or Tokyo Disneyland? We'd love to hear your experiences and tips, please share them by e-mailing us at disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com. Episode Notes Tokyo DisneySea in eight pictures 2:49 - Tokyo DisneySea theming 4:05 - Society of Explorers and Adventurers 6:26 - Entertainment and shows 9:08 - Rides and attractions 12:43 - What to eat 16:12 - Tips and tricks 19:02 - Disney dos and don'ts We'd really appreciate if you'd check out our new Patreon page and consider supporting the show! Or, if we've helped you plan your trip and you'd like to thank us with a one time donation yo

Episode Description We continue our land by land guides with Part II of our Fantasyland guide. We take an extended look at where the best character meet and greets are, what to eat if you're doing quick service, and why you might want to take a picture next to a bathroom. Who are your favorite characters to meet in Fantasyland? Do you enjoy eating at any of the quick service restaurants? We'd love to hear your experiences and tips, please share them by e-mailing us at disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com. Also, we'd really appreciate if you'd check out our new Patreon page and consider supporting the show! If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with others you think might enjoy it. Also, we’d appreciate if you subscribed on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, PlayerFM,  iHeartRadio, or Google Play (please leave a positive review if you're enjoying the show), liked our Facebook page, or followed us on Twitter! Connect with Leslie @TripswithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies. Episode Notes 2:

Episode Description We continue our land by land guide series with Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom. Fantasyland is so expansive that we decided to break it up into two parts. In our Fantasyland Guide Part I, we take a look at all the rides and attractions. We discuss our favorites and share some tips about how to handle the queues. Spoiler alert: we love Fantasyland! What are your favorite attractions in Fantasyland? We'd love to hear your experiences and tips, please share them by e-mailing us at disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com. Also, we'd really appreciate if you'd check out our new Patreon page and consider supporting the show! If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with others you think might enjoy it. Also, we’d appreciate if you subscribed on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, PlayerFM,  iHeartRadio, or Google Play (please leave a positive review if you're enjoying the show), liked our Facebook page, or followed us on Twitter! Connect with Leslie @TripswithTykes on social media and Joe @

Episode Description Should you use a Disney travel agent? Patty Holliday from No Guilt Life swings by the podcast to talk the benefits of using a Disney travel agent, what travel agents can do for you, and how to find a travel agent that best fits your Disney needs. She also continues the runDisney peer pressure and the worst part about being a Disney travel agent. Have you ever used a Disney travel agent? Was it a good experience? We'd love to hear your experiences and tips, please share them by e-mailing us at disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with others you think might enjoy it. Also, we’d appreciate if you subscribed on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, PlayerFM,  iHeartRadio, or Google Play (please leave a positive review if you're enjoying the show), liked our Facebook page, or followed us on Twitter! Connect with Leslie @TripswithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies. Episode Notes If you're looking for a travel agent, you can contact Patty.

Episode Description Have you ever considered participating in a runDisney event? Wondering what makes runDisney races special? Steve Kriese of the DCL Podcast drops by the podcast today to try to convince Leslie and Joe to participate in a runDisney event. He shares all the basics about what makes runDisney events magical, how to sign up for your first event, and why you won't regret participating. Does he convince the famously slothful and lazy Joe? Stay tuned to find out... Have you participated in a runDisney event? Share your experiences by connecting with us at disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with others you think might enjoy it. Also, we’d appreciate if you subscribed on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, PlayerFM,  iHeartRadio, or Google Play (please leave a positive review if you're enjoying the show), liked our Facebook page, or followed us on Twitter! Connect with Leslie @TripswithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies. Episode Notes Conne

Episode Description Disney has been releasing a lot of news about coming attraction and changes to Walt Disney World in the past few weeks. We break it all down for you and discuss what you need to know if you have an upcoming trip! Ticket price increases, Star Wars Galaxy's Edge updates, changes at Epcot and the Halloween party, and more! Are you excited about all the things coming to Disney World? Is there big news we missed that you think will greatly affect trips in 2019? Please let us know by e-mailing us at disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with others you think might enjoy it. Also, we’d appreciate if you subscribed on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, PlayerFM,  iHeartRadio, or Google Play (please leave a positive review if you're enjoying the show), liked our Facebook page, or followed us on Twitter! Connect with Leslie @TripswithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies. Episode Notes 1:38 - Ticket price increases 6:09 - Star Wars Galaxy's Edg

Episode Description Welcome to a new series on Disney Deciphered! Over time, we will take a look at the different lands of Walt Disney World one by one, starting with Tomorrowland in the Magic Kingdom. We hope these more in depth looks at Tomorrowland's attractions, dining options (or lack thereof), and special events will help you as you plan your trip to Walt Disney World. What's your favorite attraction in Tomorrowland? Do you feel the same wew do about the dining options? We'd love to hear your experiences and tips, please share them by e-mailing us at disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with others you think might enjoy it. Also, we’d appreciate if you subscribed on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, PlayerFM,  iHeartRadio, or Google Play (please leave a positive review if you're enjoying the show), liked our Facebook page, or followed us on Twitter! Connect with Leslie @TripswithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies. Episode Notes 0:00 - Introduc

Episode Description If you're traveling in a group, chances are you'll often have some "non-riders": members of your party who aren't interested in riding all the attractions. In today's episode we give our favorite things to do when not riding attractions. Don't just sit around in boredom waiting, try some of these things so you can keep enjoying the magic of the Disney parks while you wait! What does your family like to do while not riding? We'd love to hear your experiences and tips, please share them by e-mailing us at disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with others you think might enjoy it. Also, we’d appreciate if you subscribed on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, PlayerFM,  iHeartRadio, or Google Play (please leave a positive review if you're enjoying the show), liked our Facebook page, or followed us on Twitter! Connect with Leslie @TripswithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies. Episode Notes 3:54 - Non-rider? Eat! 5:34 - Non-rider? Shop! 7:

Episode Description Disney dropped a surprise announcement about the opening dates for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in Orlando and Anaheim so we had to drop a surprise bonus episode to break it all down! Twenty minutes of geeking out and getting excited about what is shaping up to be an awesome addition to the Disney parks. Are you as excited as we are? Planning to go for opening? We'd love to hear your experiences and tips, please share them by e-mailing us at disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with others you think might enjoy it. Also, we’d appreciate if you subscribed on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, PlayerFM,  iHeartRadio, or Google Play (please leave a positive review if you're enjoying the show), liked our Facebook page, or followed us on Twitter! Connect with Leslie @TripswithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies. Episode Notes A couple of our favorite articles about the new land: Travel and Leisure L.A. Times

Episode Description Are you, your family, or close friends a member of the United States military? In today's podcast we review the best military discounts at Disney World with Renee Virata, a longtime military family member and writer of Tales of One Mom's Mess. Find out how to get the best ticket and hotel discounts and learn all about Shades of Green - including when non-active military members can stay there! Got any military discounts or experiences at Disney to share? We'd love to hear your experiences and tips, please share them by e-mailing us at disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with others you think might enjoy it. Also, we’d appreciate if you subscribed on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, PlayerFM,  iHeartRadio, or Google Play (please leave a positive review if you're enjoying the show), liked our Facebook page, or followed us on Twitter! Connect with Leslie @TripswithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies. Episode Notes Renee's post on D

Episode Description Have you heard of DVC rentals before? They are a great way to stay on site at Disney properties and save money in the process, but things can get pretty confusing. We break down what you need to know about renting DVC points for Disney stays and chat about how you can save money doing it. Plus, a must hear Disney do for DVC rentals! Got any DVC rental tips to share? We'd love to hear your experiences and tips, please share them by e-mailing us at disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with others you think might enjoy it. Also, we’d appreciate if you subscribed on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, PlayerFM,  iHeartRadio, or Google Play (please leave a positive review if you're enjoying the show), liked our Facebook page, or followed us on Twitter! Connect with Leslie @TripswithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies. Episode Notes 0:00 - What is DVC and which Disney properties are DVC? 3:44 - What are DVC points? 5:12 - What are the ben

Episode Description In part 2 of our winter trip report, we take an in-depth look at some of the new offerings at Walt Disney World, including possible changes to rider switch, the Festival of the Arts, Mickey and Minnie's Surprise Celebration, and more! We also check in with Disney Skyliner construction and end with a bunch of miscellaneous tips gleaned from Joe's trip. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with others you think might enjoy it. Also, we’d appreciate if you subscribed on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, PlayerFM,  iHeartRadio, or Google Play (please leave a positive review if you're enjoying the show), liked our Facebook page, or followed us on Twitter! Connect with Leslie @TripswithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies. Episode Notes 1:22 - Rider switch updates and possible changes? (Please let us know if you have recent datapoints!) 5:50 - The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train exception  7:18 - Hollywood Studios and Skyliner updates 9:40 - Disney Jr. Dance Party 12:23 - Festiva

Episode Description Joe recaps his quick weekend trip with his 3 year old son. Flight changes, touring plan changes, and more! Plus tips for hotels, rope dropping, and how to handle Toy Story Land! Hope you enjoy the report. Have you been to Disney recently? We'd love to hear your experiences and tips, please share them by e-mailing us at disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with others you think might enjoy it. Also, we’d appreciate if you subscribed on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, PlayerFM,  iHeartRadio, or Google Play (please leave a positive review if you're enjoying the show), liked our Facebook page, or followed us on Twitter! Connect with Leslie @TripswithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies. Episode Notes 1:47 - Last minute flight changes and fails 3:28 - Lodging - Hyatt Place Lake Buena Vista family room 5:59 - Visiting the parks. Starting at Hollywood Studios and rope dropping Toy Story Land 13:41 - Epcot 15:34 - Magic Kingdom 17:11 - O