Disney Deciphered: a Disney World planning podcast

Hodgepodge 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 Disneyland makes a big change to early entry for on site hotel guests so we discuss about whether it’s a good or bad move (spoiler: Leslie hates it). We also have some outstanding stuff to talk about from Joe’s August trip, so we chat menu changes, Ducktales, and more! What do you think about the Disneyland early entry change? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on social media, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 2:42 - Japan pavilion 5:37 - Ducktales World Showcase Adventure 9:29 - Preshows that gotta go 12:03 - Menu changes 15:17 - The Contemporary Resort 16:36 - Disneyland early entry changes 26:35 - 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 they're the best deal, of course) using our Undercover Tourist link or signing up for Mouse Dining through our link. If you like what you hear, please share and subscribe! Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, PlayerFM, iHeartRadio, or Google Podcasts (please leave a positive review if you're enjoying the show), like our Facebook page, or follow us on Bluesky and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

Wait Magic 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 visited Walt Disney World in the summer with his son and tried a lot of the new and updated offerings! We discuss the new Little Mermaid Show, the Disney Starlight Parade, and Test Track 3.0 before getting to the good stuff - Thrill Data’s new Wait Magic service that helps you book and modify Lightning Lanes. Will you try Thrill Data? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on social media, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 2:43 - 50’s Primetime Cafe 4:53 - The Little Mermaid Musical Adventure 8:07 - Test Track 3.0 13:10 - Disney Starlight 16:22 - Thrill Data Wait Magic: Is it worth the cost? 29:51 - 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 they're the best deal, of course) using our Undercover Tourist link or signing up for Mouse Dining through our link. If you like what you hear, please share and subscribe! Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, PlayerFM, iHeartRadio, or Google Podcasts (please leave a positive review if you're enjoying the show), like our Facebook page, or follow us on Bluesky and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

Universal Osaka 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 A quick trip report about Universal Osaka - including why Express Pass is worth it, why getting there from Kyoto is annoying, and what not to do with your food! Have you been to Universal Osaka? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on social media, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 2:54 - Buying tickets 5:55 - Getting there 10:12 - Lunch 13:48 - Nintendo attractions 19:25 - Harry Potter attractions 21:32 - Other attractions 25:45 - General thoughts 30:07 - 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 they're the best deal, of course) using our Undercover Tourist link or signing up for Mouse Dining through our link. If you like what you hear, please share and subscribe! Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, PlayerFM, iHeartRadio, or Google Podcasts (please leave a positive review if you're enjoying the show), like our Facebook page, or follow us on Bluesky and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

Tokyo Disney 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 visited Tokyo Disneyland Resort! He discusses Fantasy Springs, the Fantasy Springs Hotel, and all the things he loves about Tokyo Disney. We talk Popcorn, we talk Frozen, we talk monorails, we talk about possibly the best Disney park in the entire world! Plus, some tips for future guests. Thinking of visiting Tokyo Disneyland Resort? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on social media, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 4:02 - Fantasy Springs Resort and getting a Vacation Package 10:34 - Fantasy Springs 12:51 - Favorite attractions at Tokyo Disneyland Resort 16:47 - Crowds 17:51 - A well kept theme park! 19:26 - Popcorn! 21:14 - Attractions! 22:50 - Great guests! 24:49 - 5 tips 31:25 - 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 they're the best deal, of course) using our Undercover Tourist link or signing up for Mouse Dining through our link. If you like what you hear, please share and subscribe! Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, PlayerFM, iHeartRadio, or Google Podcasts (please leave a positive review if you're enjoying the show), like our Facebook page, or follow us on Bluesky and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

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 Leslie and guest Beau Mack discuss his usage of Lightning Lane Premier Pass for one day at Disneyland. What benefits are there in Disneyland that you don’t get in Disney World? Does it make it possible to do all the attractions? And most importantly, what’s the best use case for Lightning Lane Premier Pass. All that and more as Beau discusses his first ever visit to Disneyland as an adult! Would you try Lightning Lane Premier Pass at Disneyland? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on social media, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 2:04 - Disney background 3:56 - Lightning Lane Premier Pass decision 8:11 - Lightning Lane Premier Pass at California Adventure 14:44 - Eating 15:24 - LLPP at Disneyland 19:57 - Finishing up, thoughts on value and best usage 29:43 - 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 they're the best deal, of course) using our Undercover Tourist link or signing up for Mouse Dining through our link. If you like what you hear, please share and subscribe! Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, PlayerFM, iHeartRadio, or Google Podcasts (please leave a positive review if you're enjoying the show), like our Facebook page, or follow us on Bluesky and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

Summer Trip 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 Disgraced former co-host of the Backside of Magic, Jeremy, joins us for a fun summer trip report. We discuss Rainforest Cafe, VIP tours, churro quality, meteorologists, personal Lyft drivers, Grand Floridian construction, and a whole lot more. TK Jewelers is a scam. What tier do you put the Space rides?? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on social media, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 5:11 - General trip outline 6:03 - Conrad Hilton and the Grand Floridian 17:15 - Animal Kingdom 21:52 - Our own personal Lyft driver 27:49 - DVC tour 31:32 - Wailulu Bar and Grill 35:32 - Rainforest Cafe 37:31 - VIP Tour 54:46 - 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 they're the best deal, of course) using our Undercover Tourist link or signing up for Mouse Dining through our link. If you like what you hear, please share and subscribe! Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, PlayerFM, iHeartRadio, or Google Podcasts (please leave a positive review if you're enjoying the show), like our Facebook page, or follow us on Bluesky and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

Space Ride Guide 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 We continue our Ride Guide series with the Space rides in Epcot - Spaceship Earth and Mission Space. We discuss whether you might want a barf bag on Mission Space and whether Spaceship Earth’s nostalgia still holds up these days. Plus, best line strategies and of course our tier rankings! What tier do you put the Space rides?? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on social media, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 1:56 - Spaceship Earth basics 6:10 - Ride walkthrough 8:26 - Who is Spaceship Earth for 9:48 - Lightning Lane and line strategies 11:41 - Tier ranking for Spaceship Earth 13:29 - Mission Space basics 19:20 - Who is Mission Space for 21:00 - Lightning Lane and Line Strategies 21:49 - Mission Space tier rankings 23:36 - 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 they're the best deal, of course) using our Undercover Tourist link or signing up for Mouse Dining through our link. If you like what you hear, please share and subscribe! Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, PlayerFM, iHeartRadio, or Google Podcasts (please leave a positive review if you're enjoying the show), like our Facebook page, or follow us on Bluesky and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

Disney Adults 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 We conclude our Disney age guides with the best age group - Disney adults! We discuss where to stay, what to eat, and how to make the most out of your time in Walt Disney World on an adult only trip. Plus, Leslie and Joe discuss their must dos when they are without the children. What do you do on a Disney adult trip? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on social media, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 2:06 - Where to stay 5:42 - What to eat 12:01 - Attractions 15:40 - What we would do on an adult only trip 22:59 - 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 they're the best deal, of course) using our Undercover Tourist link or signing up for Mouse Dining through our link. If you like what you hear, please share and subscribe! Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, PlayerFM, iHeartRadio, or Google Podcasts (please leave a positive review if you're enjoying the show), like our Facebook page, or follow us on Bluesky and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

After Hours Parties 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 On today’s episode we discuss after hours parties - holiday parties and other offerings. These tickets cost extra money, but are they worth it? We chat about why we love after hour parties and answer some frequently asked questions about the special ticketed events! Do you enjoy after hours parties?? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on social media, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 2:24 - Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 6:28 - Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 8:35 - Jollywood Nights 10:16 - Other After Hours Parties 15:56 - FAQs 27:02 - 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 they're the best deal, of course) using our Undercover Tourist link or signing up for Mouse Dining through our link. If you like what you hear, please share and subscribe! Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, PlayerFM, iHeartRadio, or Google Podcasts (please leave a positive review if you're enjoying the show), like our Facebook page, or follow us on Bluesky and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

Disneyland 70th 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 Not to be outdone, Leslie also went on a media trip - to check out Disneyland 70th celebration. She tells us why the 70th is first visiting, including entertainment option, merchandise, and ride overlays. Why should you check out the awesome Disneyland 70th vibe? Listen and find out! Are you visiting Disneyland for the 70th? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on social media, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 1:57 - Leslie trip basics 3:02 - Overview of the Disneyland 70th Celebration 5:54 - World of Color Happiness 8:59 - Other entertainment options 11:07 - Paint the Night is back! 13:58 - And so is Wondrous Journeys 15:52 - Better Together and other things to see 17:55 - Attraction Overlays 21:51 - Merch and Food 26:45 - Other stuff 28:35 - 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 they're the best deal, of course) using our Undercover Tourist link or signing up for Mouse Dining through our link. If you like what you hear, please share and subscribe! Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, PlayerFM, iHeartRadio, or Google Podcasts (please leave a positive review if you're enjoying the show), like our Facebook page, or follow us on Bluesky and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

Epic Universe 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 Universal’s third* theme park, Epic Universe, is now open! Joe had the chance to experience it courtesy of Universal’s hospitality for a media event, but we wanted to bring on someone who paid for their ticket so Shawn from Miles to Memories and MTM Travel joined to discuss everything Epic Universe. We talk about new attractions, the amazing portals, some food, some merch, and whether Epic will be a Disney Killer - or at least an Epcot Killer. Are you excited about Epic Universe? Have you visited? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on social media, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 4:41 - What is Epic Universe? 8:46 - The different portals and which are our favorites 15:04 - Entertainment and overall park overview 21:31 - Will Epic be a Disney killer? 23:24 - Attractions and more Epic/Disney discussion 40:12 - Favorite attractions 44:25 - Food 50:04 - Negatives 57:16 - Disney Universal 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 they're the best deal, of course) using our Undercover Tourist link or signing up for Mouse Dining through our link. If you like what you hear, please share and subscribe! Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, PlayerFM, iHeartRadio, or Google Podcasts (please leave a positive review if you're enjoying the show), like our Facebook page, or follow us on Bluesky and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

Car Rental 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 We discuss the pros and cons of renting a car at Walt Disney World. Why you should rent, how to save money, and what you need to think about when renting a car. Plus, we argue about Disney dos and don’ts (not really). Do you like to rent cars at Walt Disney World? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on social media, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 1:45 - Other options to get from the airport to WDW 4:16 - Getting around on site 5:10 - Why Joe rents cars 7:56 - General pros of renting cars at Walt Disney World 13:24 - Cons of renting cars 20:02 - Booking a rental car through Disney 22:08 - Signing up for rental car loyalty programs 23:57 - How to save money on rental cars 27:28 - Visitor toll pass 29:15 - 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 they're the best deal, of course) using our Undercover Tourist link or signing up for Mouse Dining through our link. If you like what you hear, please share and subscribe! Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, PlayerFM, iHeartRadio, or Google Podcasts (please leave a positive review if you're enjoying the show), like our Facebook page, or follow us on Bluesky and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

Tiana’s and Haunted Mansion 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 We continue our Walt Disney World ride guide series with Tiana’s Bayou Adventure (one of Disney’s newest attractions) and Haunted Mansion (one of Disney’s oldest). What can you expect and what do kids need to know before trying the attractions. Plus, Lightning Lane and standby line strategies. What tier ranking would you give Tiana’s and Haunted Mansion? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on social media, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram! Episode Notes 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 they're the best deal, of course) using our Undercover Tourist link or signing up for Mouse Dining through our link. If you like what you hear, please share and subscribe! Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, PlayerFM, iHeartRadio, or Google Podcasts (please leave a positive review if you're enjoying the show), like our Facebook page, or follow us on Bluesky and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

Disney with Teens 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 We continue our Walt Disney World by age series with those pesky adolescents, tweens and teens! We discuss where to stay and what to do as usual but also chat a bit about what it looks like to have more independent human beings with you at Walt Disney World - what can you consider letting your more independent children do? How do you keep them connected to the magic? All that and more! What do you do with teens and tweens at Walt Disney World? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on social media, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 2:32 - Where to stay 7:03 - What to eat 11:41 - Do it for the gram 12:49 - Rides! 15:43 - Teen independence 20:36 - Lightning lane strategy 22:01 - Non ride stuff and tips for tweens and tweens 26:42 - 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 they're the best deal, of course) using our Undercover Tourist link or signing up for Mouse Dining through our link. If you like what you hear, please share and subscribe! Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, PlayerFM, iHeartRadio, or Google Podcasts (please leave a positive review if you're enjoying the show), like our Facebook page, or follow us on Bluesky and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

One Day in Disneyland 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 recently took a one day trip to Disneyland with two teenagers. We break down her strategy for riding every Lightning Lane attraction while still stopping to smell the roses and even eating once or twice! Plus, we discuss the decision making process that goes into getting a park hopper if you have only one day, where to stay, and how to round out your Disneyland trip with non theme-park options. What would you do with one day in Disneyland? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on social media, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 4:53 - Basics of Leslie’s Disneyland trip 6:03 - Deciding on Park Hopper, Lightning Lane, etc. 10:20 - Cost of a one day ticket 12:18 - Those long Disneyland hours 13:57 - Food options 15:54 - Picking attractions 20:24 - Lightning Lane strategy 24:31 - Handling ride closures 26:26 - Staying flexible 28:44 - 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 they're the best deal, of course) using our Undercover Tourist link or signing up for Mouse Dining through our link. If you like what you hear, please share and subscribe! Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, PlayerFM, iHeartRadio, or Google Podcasts (please leave a positive review if you're enjoying the show), like our Facebook page, or follow us on Bluesky and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

Universal vs. Disney This 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 With Epic Universe opening up at Universal Orlando this summer, Leslie and Joe discuss whether you should visit Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, or both this summer. We discuss what’s coming to Epic Universe and what Disney is doing to try to attract visitors this summer. Plus - we compare vacation pricing between the two resorts for this July (2025) - the results surprised us! Are you excited about Epic Universe or sticking to Disney this summer? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on social media, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 6:06 - New Universal hotels 9:05 - Epic Universe 14:09 - What’s coming to Disney this summer (or coming back) 16:17 - Deep Disney discounts this summer 19:42 - Comparing value prices between Universal and Disney this summer 22:59 - Comparing moderate prices between Universal and Disney this summer 24:24 - Comparing deluxe prices between Universal and Disney this summer 27:24 - Universal is getting complicated 29:00 - Should you visit both Universal and Disney in one trip? 32:12 - 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 they're the best deal, of course) using our Undercover Tourist link or signing up for Mouse Dining through our link. If you like what you hear, please share and subscribe! Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, PlayerFM, iHeartRadio, or Google Podcasts (please leave a positive review if you're enjoying the show), like our Facebook page, or follow us on Bluesky and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.