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

Walt Disney World vs. Disneyland 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, Leslie and Joe discuss why a Walt Disney World trip might make more sense for your family than Disneyland. If you're interested in why you should visit Disneyland, check out Episode 189! When do you prefer trips to Disney World over Disneyland? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page! Episode Notes 1:51 - More to see and do 3:14 - Unique attractions 8:54 - Nighttime spectaculars 11:02 - Less crowded (feeling) 12:44 - More "Disney" alternatives 14:36 - A true Disney bubble 17:05 - 50th anniversary celebrations 18:00 - Disney dos and don'ts If we've helped y

Disneyland vs. 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 Leslie and Joe settle an old age debate, what's better, Walt Disney World or Disneyland? Just kidding, but we do discuss why a Disneyland trip might make more sense for your family. Don't worry, in next week's episode we'll talk about why Disney World makes more sense. When do you prefer trips to Disneyland over 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! Episode Notes 2:28 - Easier logistics 3:45 - Better for last minute trips 5:15 - Shorter and cheaper trips 6:38 - Better and longer park hours 7:59 - Unique attractions 10:31 - Better weather 12:09 - Lots to do in

50th Anniversary - What We Look Forward to 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 The 50th anniversary celebrations are here, but are the next 18 months as exciting as Disney is making them out to be? We take our picks for what we're excited about and what seems overhyped - Happy Anniversary Disney World! What are you looking forward to? Tell us why we're wrong (nicely :)) by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page! Episode Notes 1:32 - Recent updates about the 50th 3:31 - Leslie's experience at Disneyland's 60th anniversary 5:50 - Why we're excited about Disney Enchanted and Harmonious 7:45 - Dining we're looking forward to 9:22 - Coming attractions 10:42 - Ge

Saving money on Disney World hotels 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 continue to look at how to save money on Disney lodging. Lots of different techniques here to add to your arsenal. Bottom line, it can be a lot of work but there are deals out there! Here are six strategies we use to find the lowest lodging prices at Disney World. How do you save money on your Disney hotels? Let us know your experience by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page! Episode Notes 2:38 - Pick the right time to go 5:03 - Book refundable rooms 7:55 - OTAs (Expedia, Hotels.com, etc.) 10:52 - Hotwire and Priceline deals 15:06 - Use miles and points 17:24 - Rent DVC points 21:0

Does staying off-site save money? 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 took a deep dive comparing on and off-site prices. With the erosion of on-site benefits we were curious how much money you can save by staying off-site. We were a little surprised by what we found - we share our findings and some takeaways for you to consider as you think about lodging on your next Disney World vacation. If you'd like to see a more detailed written analysis of the numbers, you can sign up for Joe's Disney newsletter here. What are you experiences with pricing on and off site? Let us know your experience by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page! Episode Notes 2:05 - B

A DCL Trip report with DCL Duo! 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 Cruise Line is sailing again, and the DCL Duo took a three night cruise on the Disney Dream with a double dip on Castaway Cay. They share their experience and how it feels to be cruising again. Sounds like they had a lot of fun, hope you have a lot of fun listening to them share their experiences! Find their podcast on Apple Podcasts here. Are you ready to sail on Disney Cruise Line again yet? Let us know your experience by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page! Episode Notes 4:47 - Cruise details and pre-cruise covid precautions 10:06 - Safety on board 14:50 - Activities on board

Disney Genie+ is here and Fastpass is gone! What you need to know... 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 has announced their Fastpass+ replacement at Disney World and Disneyland. With options ranging from free (Disney Genie) to paid (Disney Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lane Access), minimizing your wait times has potentially gotten a lot more complicated. We break down what we know about the new system so far and what you need to know if you're planning a trip this fall or beyond. What remaining questions do you have for Disney Genie+? What are your thoughts on the system overall? Let us know your experience by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook pa

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 revisits Aulani, covid precautions and all. What's closed, what's open, what's better than before, and what can use some work? We discuss all that and more in a short trip report! Joe's not jealous at all... Have you been back to Aulani yet? Let us know your experience by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page! Episode Notes 1:40 - What is Aulani? 3:04 - Weather considerations 3:53 - Hawaii covid protocols 6:26 - Getting to Aulani from the airport 7:43 - Aunty's beach house - closed 12:24 - What else is open/closed? 14:13 - Dining and Luau 18:48 - Character meet and greets 20:37 - Is Aulani still worth it? 23:31 -

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 There's been a ton of Disney news, with more to come, but we couldn't wait to get started. We don't know about the new Fastpass system (yet) but we do know about Disneyland's new annual pass program, the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Hotel, and what you need to know if you need a Magical Express replacement in 2022. What's it all mean for your future trips? We break it down in this week's episode. What do you think of this firehose of news? Let us know your experience by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page! Episode Notes 1:34 - Capture Your Moment update 3:01 - Masks indoors 4:20 - Increased hotel availability/lower c

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 and Joe are enjoying the summer and have been watching a ton of Disney+, so we thought we'd share some of our favorite picks. We each pick five things we've been watching so you can load up your devices on your next trip down to Disney! What have you been watching on Disney+? Let us know your experience by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page! Episode Notes Why spoil the fun? We hope some of our picks will surprise you :) If we've helped you to plan your trip and you'd like to thank us we'd appreciate you considering a one time donation. Or if you'd like to receive bonus content, check out our Patreon page and o

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 a great place for family reunions and big groups, but how can you minimize stress and make the most of a big party? We chat about how to get that Rise boarding pass, tips for dining, and how to make touring work for everyone. Have you traveled to Disney World in a big group? Let us know your experience by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page! Episode Notes 2:53 - Lodging considerations 7:02 - Setting up My Disney Experience family and friends 8:32 - Dining and food tips 12:29 - Getting a Rise of the Resistance boarding pass 15:11 - Advice for touring in general 18:44 - Memory maker and miscellaneous 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 Listener Sam rejoins the podcast to share his experiences avoiding severe weather at Disney World. Thunderstorms are a reality but we discuss how to avoid getting wet, how to plan your day, and how to make the most of the inevitable rainy weather at Disney World. Plus, random thoughts on why the Rivera is at a deluxe disadvantage and the parks feeling more and more normal. Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page! Episode Notes 1:31 - Differences at the park on Sam's most recent trip 6:24 - Planning and packing for weather 8:24 - Advice for kids and strollers 9:44 - Umbrella or poncho? 10:53 - Using weather f

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 How You Need to Do Disneyland Differently in 2021: Tips from the Reopened Parks Leslie catches up with all the changes at Disneyland, the return to almost normalcy, and what you need to know if you're visiting soon. Plus - tips for virtual queues that apply on both coasts and some thoughts on dining still being a bit of an issue everywhere. What have your experiences been at Disneyland? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page! Episode Notes 1:43 - Disneyland experience when out of state residents were allowed in 4:38 - What Disneyland is like right now 6:29 - Any improvements on the dining situation? 9:06 -

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 There have been a lot of announcements about what's coming to Disney World for the 50th anniversary and what's coming back. We discuss everything that's returning and all the new things coming including the return of the dining plan and the non-return (at least for now) of Fastpass.  What news are you excited about? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page! Episode Notes 2:07 - Fireworks are coming back! 6:21 - Ratatouille 7:03 - Kite Tails at Animal Kingdom 8:10 - Random things that are returning 9:06 - The new version of Extra Magic Hours 12:20 - Evening extra magic hours? 14:07 - Contemporary and Polynesia

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 Independence Day in the United States of America so we look at some of the best ways to celebrate America in the Disney parks. From food to entertainment, if you want a dose of patriotism we've got just the ticket. And if you're from a different country, you can see what Americans think all the fuss is about our country! Happy 4th of July everyone! :) How do you celebrate Independence Day 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! Episode Notes 3:15 - Walt Disney's love of America 3:43 - Disney's American theming 6:12 - Muppetvision 3D 7:24 - Voices of Liberty 8:43 - Flag Retreat ceremony

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 Fort Wilderness Resort is a hidden gem at Walt Disney World that has a lot of unique experiences to offer. Listener Allyson dropped by to share her experience renting a RV and "camping" on the grounds of Fort Wilderness. Along the way she discovered a beautiful subculture of Disney fans and gave her kids a trip to remember. Tune in to find out all you need to know about Fort Wilderness and hear why we're considering this special resort for future stays. Have you had experiences at Fort Wilderness? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page! Episode Notes 2:41 - Why Allyson booked Fort Wilderness 4:48 - Fort Wil

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're taking a resort day, you might want to check out some of the other Disney resorts on property. In today's episode, we talk about six Disney World resorts worth a visit on their own. From photo ops to great dining, here are some places you should check out if you are taking a break from the parks. What are your favorite resorts to visit if you're not staying there? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page! Episode Notes 2:13 - Polynesian 4:09 - Wilderness Lodge 6:40 - Animal Kingdom Lodge 8:58 - Art of Animation 11:46 - Grand Floridian 14:52 - Coronado Springs 17:03 - Disney dos or don'ts If we've he

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 got to visit the brand new Avengers Campus at Disney's California Adventure so we talk all about it. From attractions, to the surprisingly robust character experiences, to food, and more, we cover it all! Are you excited about the new Avengers Campus? Do you wish the Avengers could come to the Disney Parks in Florida (even though they never will)? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page! Episode Notes 2:43 - Avengers Campus backstory 4:58 - How big is the land? 8:37 - Avengers Campus attractions 13:41 - Character entertainment and interactions 16:03 - How does capacity affect things? 20:14 - Cool Aven

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 With things speedily moving towards whatever qualifies as normal these days, we take a look at pandemic-era Disney World changes that we'd love to see stick around and the things that we want to see come back ASAP (looking at you, Fastpass+)! We combined some fresh thoughts with a partial re-air of Episode 129, which aired almost a year ago when Disney first re-opened. Stay tuned until the end for a brand new Disney do or don't.  What do you want to see stick around and what do you want to see come back? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page! Episode Notes 1:42 - Universal Studios' goes mask-free for the v

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 A lot has changed at both Disney parks, so we take a break from our regularly scheduled programming to update you on the news you need to know. What's going on with park capacity, Rise of the Resistance, and magic bands? We cover all that and more in this week's episode, plus some chat about the Avenger Campus opening! What experiences have you had at the Disney parks lately? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page! Episode Notes 2:29 - Social distancing updates at Disney World 7:38 - Park pass reservations updates 11:20 - Rise of the Resistance updates 12:17 - Magic mobile 14:30 - What's coming to Disneylan