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

Rise of the Resistance and Millenium Falcon Smuggler's Run Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Bookings for the Disney Wish are open if you are interested in sailing on Disney Cruise Line's latest ship! Episode Description On today's Ride Guide, we take a trip to a galaxy far, far away. Batuu in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge has two attractions, Rise of the Resistance and Millenium Falcon: Smuggler's Run. We chat about what you can expect, who the rides are for, how to minimize your wait time in line, and of course we give each ride our tier ranking. What do you think of Rise of the Resistance and Millenium Falcon? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page. You can also follow us on Instagram now! Episode Notes Rise of the Resistance 3:35 - Rise of the Resistance history and

Best Values at Walt Disney World Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Bookings for the Disney Wish are open if you are interested in sailing on Disney Cruise Line's latest ship! Episode Description In today's episode, we take a look at some areas where you can find value at Walt Disney World. From best value hotel of the Value Hotels to best value snack, we've got you covered if you want to get the most bang for your buck at Walt Disney World! Where do you find some of the best values at Disney World? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page. You can also follow us on Instagram now! Episode Notes 2:15 - Best value park for Genie+ 4:54 - Best value resort 10:06 - Best value snack 14:13 - Best value quick service restaurant 16:39 - Best value table service restaurant 19:42

Flight of Passage and Na'vi River Journey Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Bookings for the Disney Wish are open if you are interested in sailing on Disney Cruise Line's latest ship! Episode Description New series alert! We're starting a new series today, Ride Guide, where we break down Disney World rides and tell you what you need to know about the ride. What to expect, whether it will work for your kids, how to save time in line - helping you figure that out is the goal of this series. We start in Pandora: The World of Avatar in Disney's Animal Kingdom and discuss Flight of Passage and Na'vi River Journey. Five years on - how are these rides holding up? Will they work for you and your family? Listen and find out! What tier would you put Flight of Passage and Na'vi River Journey in? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messagin

Disneyland Trip Report Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Bookings for the Disney Wish are open if you are interested in sailing on Disney Cruise Line's latest ship! Episode Description Joe finally visits Disneyland! Joe took a solo trip with his daughter to the West Coast and spent two days in Disneyland. We talk about eight things that he loved and how he experienced over 40 attractions in two days, with time to spare. Have you considered visiting Disneyland instead of Disney World? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page. You can also follow us on Instagram now! Episode Notes 3:03 - Almost everything's outside 5:47 - Disneyland Railroad 8:14 - Avengers Campus 17:25 - Compactness of Disneyland 21:16 - Genie+! 26:35 - Single rider lines 31:06 - Cars Land 33:15 - Taki

Disney VIP Tours Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Bookings for the Disney Wish are open if you are interested in sailing on Disney Cruise Line's latest ship! Episode Description Leslie chats with her friend Yancey about her recent experience hiring a VIP Tour Guide for Disney World. What prompted the splurge, was the VIP tour all it is cracked up to be, and how can you make the splurge cost hurt a little bit less. Also, tips for how to make the most of your VIP tour and how to maximize your time. Would you ever splurge for a VIP tour? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page. You can also follow us on Instagram now! Episode Notes 3:25 - Why book a VIP Tour? 6:28 - Sharing a VIP Tour iwth friends 9:53 - Logistics 13:07 - Cancellation policy 14:27 - Where to start your

Disneyland 101 Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Bookings for the Disney Wish are open if you are interested in sailing on Disney Cruise Line's latest ship! Episode Description Leslie preps Joe for his upcoming Disneyland trip. What you need to know in terms of rope drop, security, Genie+, dining, and a whole lot more. Plus, what's missing and what's coming back to Disneyland in 2022! Do you plan to hit up Disneyland sometime this yer? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page. You can also follow us on Instagram now! Episode Notes 2:32 - Best times to visit Disneyland 4:42 - Park reservations 8:49 - Dining reservations 11:36 - Park strategies 13:51 - Individual Lightning Lane strategies 16:03 - Non Genie+ ride strategies 19:27 - Getting through security 20:46 - Genie+

Disability Access Service (DAS) Pass Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Bookings for the Disney Wish are open if you are interested in sailing on Disney Cruise Line's latest ship! Episode Description If you have a visible or invisible disability, you may qualify for the Disability Access Service (DAS) pass at Walt Disney World. In today's episode we chat with listener Mike about his experience using the DAS pass, including the new pre-registration system and how to book attraction return times on your app. Plus - we discuss whether you need both DAS and Genie+. What experiences have you had with DAS at Disney World? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page. You can also follow us on Instagram now! Episode Notes Chocopologie - fine artisan chocolates for your holiday ne

Boardwalk Inn 101 Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Bookings for the Disney Wish are open if you are interested in sailing on Disney Cruise Line's latest ship! Episode Description Remember when we used to do these? In today's episode, it's Boardwalk 101: everything you need to know about the Boardwalk Inn. Location, amenities, pools, dining options - we've got it all. Plus, a look into what it's like staying club level at the Boardwalk. Is Boardwalk Inn on your list of Disney hotels to try? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page. You can also follow us on Instagram now! Episode Notes 1:31 - Location and theming 3:34 - Transportation options 5:28 - Room types 7:00 - Dining options and restaurants 9:52 - Pools 14:24 - Club level 19:21 - Why you should/should not stay

Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Bookings for the Disney Wish are open if you are interested in sailing on Disney Cruise Line's latest ship! Episode Description Brooke McDonald returns from a galaxy far, far away (@brookegmcdonald on IG and Twitter, a great follow for parks coverage!) to share everything you need to know about the new Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser. No spoilers except for some very general premises! Brooke runs us through her experience with her family on the media voyage and helps us figure out what to consider if you're thinking of putting a crew together, especially if that crew includes younglings. We talk about what it's like to be part of a Star Wars experience, the food, the technology, and potential negatives to the experience. Brooke's general overview of the experience Brooke's tips for famil

Joe's 2022 Family Trip Pt 2. Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Bookings for the Disney Wish are open if you are interested in sailing on Disney Cruise Line's latest ship! Episode Description Joe finishes out his trip report with the help of a special guest. We discuss pros and cons of Epcot Evening hours, outdoor dining, Disney's last minute Genie+ swerve, and a whole lot more! Also: don't judge me! Got questions for the podcast? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page. You can also follow us on Instagram now! Episode Notes 2:12 - Is Genie+ a waste at Epcot? 4:05 - Eating outside at Disney World 7:09 - Splash Mountain fails 8:04 - Make a Wish/Give Kids the World 10:01 - Epcot Extended Evening Hours 11:47 - Second visits to Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios 13:49 -

Joe's 2022 Family Trip Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Bookings for the Disney Wish are open if you are interested in sailing on Disney Cruise Line's latest ship! Episode Description Joe's family is BACK at Walt Disney World for their first family trip in years. We discuss Joe's week at Walt Disney World, Genie+ fails and triumphs, the wonderful cast members, the best place to watch fireworks (sarcasm), and whether the magic is still there. All the highs and lows from the trip and much more. Thanks to all the patreon members who followed the trip live! When's your next trip to Disney World? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page. You can also follow us on Instagram now! Episode Notes 2:49 - Orlando Stroller Rentals 3:37 - Trattoria Al Forno to go 5:26 - Boardwalk

Genie+ Tips for Families Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Bookings for the Disney Wish are open if you are interested in sailing on Disney Cruise Line's latest ship! Episode Description Joe's back from his weeklong trip with his family and learned that no strategy ever survives first contact. He picked up some tips for how to use Genie+ with an odd sized family (5) and kids who will not get up for rope drop. Plus - a pretty solid way to get those individual lightning lanes that worked for him. How do you handle Genie+ with a family that can't be bothered to rush or rope drop? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page. You can also follow us on Instagram now! Episode Notes 3:14 - Quick Genie+ reminders and recap 5:01 - Did Joe need Genie+ for his President's Week trip?

Transportation from the Airport to Disney World Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Bookings for the Disney Wish are open if you are interested in sailing on Disney Cruise Line's latest ship! Episode Description Now that Disney World has shuttered the Magical Express, thinking about how to get from the airport to your Disney hotel has gotten more complicated. We break down a bunch of different options and current pricing to help you decide how to get from one of the least magical places in the world (*cough* MCO *cough*) to the most magical! How do you like to get to Disney from the airport? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page. You can also follow us on Instagram now! Episode Notes 2:52 - Rideshare 6:05 - Mears Connect and Sunshine Flyer 9:38 - Mears Connect Expres

When Will Everything Reopen? Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Bookings for the Disney Wish are open if you are interested in sailing on Disney Cruise Line's latest ship! Episode Description Disney World is almost back to normal, but there are still some things that need to reopen/find their equilibrium. In this week's speculative episode we predict when character hugs will come back, when 2 PM park hopping goes away, and when various attractions will reopen. If you're planning a trip this year, you'll want to   Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page. You can also follow us on Instagram now! Episode Notes When will everything come back??? 2:23 - What's the most important thing still missing in Disneyland? 4:30 - Festival of Fantasy parade 5:12 - Dining plan 7:41 - C

Animal Kingdom Fun! Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Bookings for the Disney Wish are open if you are interested in sailing on Disney Cruise Line's latest ship! Episode Description Listener Chris just got back from Disney World and has a lot of great info to share with the podcast. We discuss her theme park room at the Contemporary, 1 bedroom savannah view suite at Animal Kingdom Lodge, and the Caring for Giants and Up Close with Rhinos Tours. Are the special Animal Kingdom tours worth the price? What's it like to watch fireworks from your room? We chat about all that and throw in some dining reviews in this trip report! Are you interested in trying out the reopened Animal Kingdom Enchanting Extras tours? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page. You can also follow

Disney World Planning Timeline Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Bookings for the Disney Wish are open if you are interested in sailing on Disney Cruise Line's latest ship! Episode Description We review how to get hard to book those hard to get Disney dining reservations. How the system works, tips to help you get those tough dining spots, and a review of four different dining reservation finders! Plus, the tough to get dining reservations Joe and Leslie want to get. Any dining tips you think we should know? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page. You can also follow us on Instagram now! Episode Notes 2:25 - Dining reservation booking timeframe 5:44 - Dining reservations we want to get 7:45 - Tech issues and tips 11:38 - Taking advantage of on site dining windows 12

Dining Reviews and More Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Bookings for the Disney Wish are open if you are interested in sailing on Disney Cruise Line's latest ship! Episode Description Listener Marisa is back with another holiday trip report. This time she stayed at the Dolphin and she shares why it is a hidden gem. We also chat about princess meet and greets and do some dining reviews - plus her thoughts on Genie+. Lots of great on the ground info, thanks to Marisa for sharing her experiences! What are some of your favorite table service restaurants? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page. You can also follow us on Instagram now! Episode Notes 3:20 - Why Marisa's family chose the Dolphin 5:24 - Minor problems when rope dropping from the Dolphin 9:49 - Princess and

Disney World Planning Timeline Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Bookings for the Disney Wish are open if you are interested in sailing on Disney Cruise Line's latest ship! Episode Description Things have mostly settled down at Walt Disney World so we thought it'd be a good time to review the Walt Disney World planning timeline. When do you need to book hotel? Dining and park reservations? We discuss all this and more - bookmark this episode as you plan your upcoming Disney World vacations! What timeline do you use to plan your trips? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page. You can also follow us on Instagram now! Episode Notes 1:51 - Saving money for Disney 3:19 - Choosing Disney dates 4:47 - When to choose your hotel 11:09 - Booking transportation (airfare) to Dis

runDisney Trip Report Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Bookings for the Disney Wish are open if you are interested in sailing on Disney Cruise Line's latest ship! Episode Description Joe was at Disney World for marathon weekend. We discuss his experience at Pop Century, using Genie+ for four parks across two days, Kite Tails, and a whole lot more. Plus, a cheeseburger that uh...is pretty creative. Would you ever consider a runDisney race? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page. You can also follow us on Instagram now! Episode Notes 4:07 - Pop Century Impressions 7:17 - Rope dropping from Pop Century and a full day with Genie+ 19:04 - Kite Tails! 20:17 - Day 1 takeaways 22:12 - An easy day with Genie+ 27:01 - Cheeto Cheesburger 28:28 - Day 2 takeaways 29:31 - runDis

Disneyland Genie+ Tips Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Bookings for the Disney Wish are open if you are interested in sailing on Disney Cruise Line's latest ship! Episode Description It's been a little over a month, so we're finally ready to discuss Genie+ at Disneyland (we didn't want to get burned by sudden changes again!). How is it different from Disney World, is it better than Disney World, and what rides would surprise you by not being included? Leslie breaks down everything you need to know to maximize your Genie+ purchase at the original Disney theme park. What further questions do you have about Genie+? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page. You can also follow us on Instagram now! Episode Notes 2:20 - Leslie's Disneyland Genie+ experience 5:14 - Price d