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

Rest Days Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe!  Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you, helping you get the best discount, at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today!  Episode Description One of the most important aspects of a Disney vacation is finding time to rest, which is why we always like to recommend a Disney rest day. In today’s episode we discuss why you need one and what to do with your time off, including some of the fun stuff at Disney that’s less stressful than the parks and may not even cost you money. What do you do when you take rest days at Disney? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 2:20 - What’s a rest day? Why should you take one? 11:34 - When’s a good time to take a rest day? 14:54 - Things to do

Value Resorts Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe!  Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you, helping you get the best discount, at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today!  Episode Description Which value Disney Resort is best for you and your family? On today’s episode Leslie and Joe compare and contrast the different value resorts to help you pick what works best for your family depending on what’s most important to you - price, convenience, theming, etc. Plus, our personal picks! Do you have a favorite Disney moderate resort? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 1:51 - What are the value resorts? 7:26 - Comparing value resort pricing 8:51 - Best value resort rooms 11:52 - Transportation and convenience 15:50 - Best f

Lightning Lane Premier Pass Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe!  Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you, helping you get the best discount, at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today!  Episode Description Woops! The day we released Lightning Lane Multi Pass 201 Disney announced a new product, Lightning Lane Premier Pass! So Leslie and I do a little bit of an unfiltered episode on the public feed, we discuss what we think of the new product, how negatively it may or may not affect most guests, and who it's likely aimed at. Plus, a few thoughts on Universal's Epic Universe opening date announcement. Leslie's Thoughts Defunctland Fastpass video What do you think of Lightning Lane Premier Pass? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram! If we've helped you to plan your trip

Lightning Lane 201 Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe!  Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you, helping you get the best discount, at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today!  Episode Description It’s the episode you’ve been waiting for - Lightning Lane Multi Pass 201! Leslie shares her advanced tips and tricks and we let you know how to squeeze out every last ounce of value from your Lightning Lane Multi Pass purchase. We discuss park hopping, how to handle rope drop, unlocking tiers, and a whole lot more. What are your best Lightning Lane Multi Pass tips? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 3:24 - Prioritize correct attractions 9:07 - What does it look like when prebooking attractions 12:33 - What order should you

Best Moderate Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe!  Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you, helping you get the best discount, at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today!  Episode Description Which moderate Disney Resort is best for you and your family? On today’s episode Leslie and Joe compare and contrast the different moderate resorts to help you pick what works best for your family depending on what’s most important to you - price, convenience, theming, etc. Plus, our personal picks! Do you have a favorite Disney moderate resort? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 1:57 - What’s a moderate resort? 5:06 - Price comparisons 7:12 - Rooms 9:01 - Transportation/convenience 13:20 - Groups and larger families 15:03 - Foo

Fall 2024 Trip Report Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe!  Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you, helping you get the best discount, at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today!  Episode Description Leslie’s Fall trip report. Epcot, Mears Connect, a patriotic tour, and more! Got any Disney planning tips? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 4:27 - Epcot 19:13 - Magic Kingdom and other stuff 29:14 - Mears Connect 33:13 - Disney dos and don’ts 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 our special subscriber only content! You can also support the show by buying tickets (if

Disney News Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe!  Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you, helping you get the best discount, at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today!  Episode Description News day! We catch you up on the Disney news you need to know this fall, including the Disney Destiny’s sailing date, what’s going on with Tron, Disneyland updates, and a whole lot more. What news has been getting you excited about Disney? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 2:25 - Tron Virtual Queue 6:36 - Disney After Hours parties return in 2025 9:19 - Low crowds 12:02 - Food and Wine festival begins 15:54 - Bayou Country opening and other Disneyland news 22:00 - Disney Cruise Line news 29:55 - Disney dos and don’ts If we've hel

Resting at Disney World Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe!  Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you, helping you get the best discount, at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today!  Episode Description In honor of the end of summer and the long weekend, Leslie and Joe discuss all their favorite places to rest at Walt Disney World. We go park to park and chat about where to get away from the crowds and where to get a mental and physical break from the beautiful chaos that is Disney at times! Where do you like to rest in Disney? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 4:16 - Magic Kingdom 7:40 - Epcot 11:53 - Hollywood Studios 16:30 - Animal Kingdom 20:07 - Disney dos and don’ts If we've helped you to plan your trip and you

Lightning Lane Multi Pass Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe!  Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you, helping you get the best discount, at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today!  Episode Description Lightning Lane Multi Pass! Lightning Lane Single Pass! Walt Disney World has introduced a new paid line shortening product - a combination of the old Fastpass and Genie+. We break down everything you need to know about this new system - how to buy it, when to buy it, choosing attractions, and a whole lot more. We figured out how the system works and packaged it into this episode so you don’t have to! Plus, a typical Disney Deciphered FAQ section. Have you tried Lightning Lane Multi Pass yet? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram! Episode Notes (all timestamps are app

Parks vs. Cruise Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe!  Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you, helping you get the best discount, at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today!  Episode Description Sometimes you know you’re looking for a Disney experience, but you don’t know whether a Disney cruise or a Disney parks vacation makes sense for you and your family. On today’s episode, Joe and Leslie break down the differences, pros, and cons between Disney parks and cruises. We talk about activities, convenience, cost, and a whole lot more in a bit of a this or that episode. Disney vacations aren’t one size fits all so hopefully this episode can help you decide which Disney vacation is right for you! Do you give Disney parks or Disney cruise vacations the edge? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can al

D23 Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe!  Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you, helping you get the best discount, at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today!  Episode Description Disney made a LOT of theme park (and cruise!) announcements at D23 last week. Leslie and Joe break down the six things they are most excited about and also touch on what else is coming. Exciting time to be a parks fan - though we wish some of this stuff would come sooner! What D23 announcement excited you the most? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 3:07 - New Avengers Campus attractions 6:00 - Monstropolis 10:26 - FOUR new Disney Cruise ships? 15:24 - Coco attraction coming to California Adventure 18:37 - Villains Land coming to Magic Ki

Classic DCL Ships Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe!  Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you, helping you get the best discount, at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today!  Episode Description After a quick recap of his experience on the Disney Magic and visiting Lookout Cay, Joe and Leslie discuss the pros and cons of the classic Disney cruise ships, the Disney Wonder and the Disney Magic. What are reasons you may want to consider the older ships over the shiny new ones and where do they fall short? We have a fun chat about that while singing the praises of Lookout Cay! Do you enjoy Disney’s classic ships? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 2:15 - Lookout Cay and Joe’s Disney Magic trip report 13:07 - Reasons to

Disney in Summer Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe!  Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you, helping you get the best discount, at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today!  Episode Description Joe’s back from a quick summer trip and he got to try Tiana’s Bayou Adventure! After a mini-trip report, Joe and Leslie discuss why summer is starting to move up Disney Deciphered’s times to visit rankings. Low crowds, low prices, and more - we discuss all the reasons you may want to plan a Disney summer trip despite the heat. Do you enjoy visiting Disney World in the summer? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 2:33 - Tiana’s Bayou Adventure 6:33 - Beaches and Cream 10:21 - Hollywood and Vine 11:04 - Brightline 14:14 - Lower c

Lookout Cay Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe!  Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you, helping you get the best discount, at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today!  Episode Description Brian and Sam from the amazing DCL Duo (you can also follow on Twitter, Youtube, or Instagram) podcast join us to talk about Disney Cruise Line’s new private island destination - Lookout Cay! Is it better than Castaway? Is the long pier as bad as everyone says? Has the fly situation been worked out? We discuss all the pros and cons of the new island and why Lookout Cay is not to be missed! Are you looking forward to visiting Lookout Cay? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 7:03 - What is Lookout Cay? 12:22 - Lookout vs. Castaway,

Goodbye Genie+ Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! If you’re planning to visit Disney World in 2024, definitely check out our Genie+ 101 episode before it’s obsolete! Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you, helping you get the best discount, at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today!  Episode Description “We fear change” - Wayne Campbell With Lightning Lane Multipass (™) set to go live next week, Leslie and Joe discuss all the things they are going to miss about Genie+. While we’re excited for the new system, there are definitely aspects of Genie+ that we’re going to miss. Along the way we have some mild speculation about the new system and can’t stop ourselves from starting to theorycraft a little bit - we’re looking forward to trying it out! Are you going to miss Genie+ or is it a good riddance for you? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter

DAS at WDW Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! If you’re planning to visit Disney World in 2024, definitely check out our Genie+ 101 episode before it’s obsolete! Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you, helping you get the best discount, at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today!  Episode Description Becca Robins from This Crazy Adventure Called Life returns to discuss her experience using DAS for her family at Walt Disney World. She ran into some problems but it ultimately worked out, but is that the case for everyone? Hear her personal experience and her thoughts on the new system overall and whether it’s adequately accommodating families who need it. How has your experience with the new DAS system been? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram! Episode Notes (all t

Listener Questions Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! If you’re planning to visit Disney World in 2024, definitely check out our Genie+ 101 episode! Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you, helping you get the best discount, at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today!  Episode Description Listener questions! Our Patreon subscribers asked us a bunch of questions and we have a bunch of answers. What country would we love to see in World Showcase? What are our favorite rides? And what do we tell our kids about why we go to Disney all the time? All this and more in a fun episode! Any other questions for us? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 2:03 - What country do we want to see in World Showcase? 4:34 - Where do we sta

Fantasy Springs Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! If you’re planning to visit Disney World in 2024, definitely check out our Genie+ 101 episode! Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you, helping you get the best discount, at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today!  Episode Description Shawn Coomer from Miles to Memories and 20 Minute Travel visited the brand new Fantasy Springs expansion at Tokyo Disney Sea on opening day! We talk the new attractions, why the new land is better than anything that has happened Stateside for years, and his experience dealing with day one crowds. Plus, how to minimize your time in line and details that can’t be missed. Want to see some of Shawn’s video - check out the Youtube version! Are you excited about Fantasy Springs? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can a