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Disney Deciphered: a Disney World planning podcast

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Join Leslie from Trips with Tykes and Joe from asthejoeflies as we discuss how to save you money, time, and stress as you plan your Walt Disney World vacation. Visiting Disney is like visiting another country - we're here to help you understand the ins and outs of what to do, where to stay, what to eat, how to minimize your wait times for rides, Genie+ tricks, and a whole lot more!

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United States

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Join Leslie from Trips with Tykes and Joe from asthejoeflies as we discuss how to save you money, time, and stress as you plan your Walt Disney World vacation. Visiting Disney is like visiting another country - we're here to help you understand the ins and outs of what to do, where to stay, what to eat, how to minimize your wait times for rides, Genie+ tricks, and a whole lot more!

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English


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Ep. 320 - Is the Disney Wish Better than the Classic Disney Cruise Line Ships

5/1/2024
Disney Wish 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 Joe finally sailed the Disney Wish! We discuss Disney Cruise Line’s soon to be second newest ship, with some tips about sailing Disney Cruise Line and some things that Joe thinks are better on the Disney Wish than on the classic ships. Plus - is it really that much more expensive to take a cruise than to visit Walt Disney World? Have you sailed the Disney Wish? 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) 5:52 - First impressions of the Disney Wish 7:21 - Driving to Port Canaveral 11:18 - Does the internet work now? 13:09 - Castaway Cay strategy 16:57 - Disney Wish pools 19:23 - The Wish’s different layout and design 22:05 - Quick service food 23:11 - The Grand Hall 24:03 - The Wish’s top notch entertainment 27:11 - A beautiful ship 29:28 - Is it worth it to sail on the Disney Wish for a three night cruise? 33:35 - 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 iTunes, Stitcher, 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 Twitter and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

Duration:00:37:22

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Ep. 319 - How to Book a Trip to Tokyo Disney

4/24/2024
Planning Tokyo Disney 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 Thinking about visiting Tokyo Disneyland Resort? Leslie and her family just visited over spring break and in this first Tokyo Disney focused episode Leslie shares everything she learned about booking a trip to Tokyo Disneyland. Where to stay, where to buy tickets, and most importantly - how to get those difficult dining reservations. Even if you’re not planning on going, the price might tempt you! Have any tips for planning a trip to Tokyo Disneyland 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) 1:41 - Tokyo Disneyland Resort resources 3:13 - Tokyo Disneyland basics 9:34 - Booking tickets and hotels 24:53 - Booking dining 30:51 - 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 iTunes, Stitcher, 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 Twitter and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

Duration:00:34:17

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Ep. 318 - 9 Tips to Help You Maximize the Disney Dining Plan

4/17/2024
Disney Dining Plan 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 The Disney Dining Plan is back! Famously, we are not the biggest fans at Disney Deciphered, but Joe recently bought the dining plan on his spring break trip to Disney World. He shares nine tips to help you maximize the dining plan and to make sure you are getting the most value (and not losing money) when purchasing the dining plan. Have you been buying the dining plan and getting value out of it? 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) 2:23 - Disney dining plan basics 7:29 - Come up with a plan 10:23 - The value of character meals 12:29 - Using the dining plan for a larger group 17:25 - Alcohol is included 18:40 - Make sure to use ALL of your allotments 19:31 - Avoid using the dining plan for Signature Dining or at least do the math 21:45 - Using kids’ quick service meals to pay for adult meals 22:47 - Eat your snacks! 24:13 - Don’t ignore out of pocket costs 27:56 - 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 iTunes, Stitcher, 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 Twitter and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

Duration:00:32:33

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Ep. 317 - Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa Review

4/10/2024
Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa 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 We tried a new Walt Disney World resort (for us) - Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa! We’ve never prioritized this resort just because it seems too far from the parks and we don’t love Disney Springs. Were we wrong? Is Saratoga Springs a great value for people looking for deluxe benefits? We talk about it all and discuss why you should or should not consider Saratoga Springs for your next Disney stay! Have you stayed at Saratoga 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 also follow us on Instagram! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 2:49 - Saratoga Springs location and theming 9:27 - Transportation options 18:02 - Restaurants and food options 20:31 - Amenities and pools 21:56 - Pricing 24:50 - Why you should/should not stay at Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa 29:07 - 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 iTunes, Stitcher, 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 Twitter and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

Duration:00:32:35

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Ep. 316 - Ride Guide: Classic Fantasyland Attractions

4/3/2024
Ride Guide: Fantasyland 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 We’re back with a ride guide! It’s been awhile, but today we’re discussing two classic rides - Peter Pan’s Flight and It’s a Small World! Is Peter Pan worth the wait/Genie+ difficulties? Is It’s a Small World worth the earworm? We discuss all that and more! Do you have to ride Peter Pan or It’s a Small World when you visit? 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) 2:18 - Peter Pan background 3:51 - Queue and ride walkthrough 9:18 - Who is Peter Pan for/not for? 10:03 - Genie+ and touring strategies 12:19 - Peter Pan tier ranking 14:28 - It’s a Small World background 16:42 - Queue and ride walkthrough 20:16 - Who is It’s a Small World for/not for? 22:26 - Genie+ and touring strategies 24:52 - It’s a Small World tier ranking 26:08 - 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 iTunes, Stitcher, 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 Twitter and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

Duration:00:28:26

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Ep. 315 - Best Places to Eat at Disneyland

3/27/2024

Duration:00:31:58

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Ep. 314 - Taking Disney Strategies to Regional Theme Parks

3/20/2024
Regional Theme Parks 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 How do regional theme parks like Cedar Point, Six Flags, and even Sea World stack up to Disney? What Disney strategies and skills transfer over - and how can you get the best value out of these “amusement parks”? We discuss all that and more for when you wish you were at Disney but end up at a different amusement park instead! What’s your favorite park outside of Disney and Universal? 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) 4:00 - Overview of other theme parks out there 6:33 - When to visit the other parks 7:54 - The value of season passes 12:51 - How to save on those expensive one day tickets 18:03 - Chaperones? 21:57 - Ride and touring strategies 29:59 - Food 31:28 - 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 iTunes, Stitcher, 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 Twitter and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

Duration:00:33:11

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Ep. 313 - Should You Go to Disney World in 2024 or 2025?

3/13/2024
2024 or 2025? 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 Walt Disney World put 2025 on sale months earlier than usual. What’s going on? What new offers has Disney added to entice people to book for next year. And most importantly - is it better to visit in 2024 or 2025? Spoiler alert, we think it’s a bit of a wash, but we discuss the pros and cons of this year or next, including price breakdowns, Genie+ rumors, and more! Are you thinking of visiting Walt Disney World in 2024 or 2025? 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) 3:12 - Ticket price increases 4:55 - Hotel price changes 9:50 - New waterpark benefit for on site guests 12:04 - Hotel cancellation policy and dining plan changes Would you rather 2024 or 2025 due to… 17:22 - Price 20:02 - Features and attractions 21:13 - Crowds 23:45 - Genie+ 27:04 - Age of children 30:04 - 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 iTunes, Stitcher, 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 Twitter and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

Duration:00:33:58

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Ep. 312 - Early Entry and Rope Drop Strategy at Disneyland

3/6/2024
Disneyland Early Entry New! 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 We’re back to our regularly scheduled programming with Leslie’s best tips for how to tackle early entry for Disneyland on site hotel guests and rope drop for everyone. What attractions should you start with and which should you avoid? What tough choices are you going to have to make at the start of your day? Leslie’s got the details for you! What do you do at early entry in Disneyland? 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 now! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 2:56 - What is early entry and when is it? 7:06 - How to approach early entry generally 9:25 - Disneyland Park early entry strategy 17:25 - California Adventure early entry strategy 25:30 - Other things to consider 28:47 - 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 iTunes, Stitcher, 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 Twitter and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

Duration:00:31:10

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Ep. 311 - What Does a Conversation with a Travel Agent Sound Like?

2/28/2024
Travel Agenting New! 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 Leslie was sick and Joe was in Taiwan but luckily Joe had recorded a special crossover episode with the Milenomics podcast! Robert (Bob) Dwyer from Milenomics actually hosts the show - an episode where Joe talks to Disneyland regular Kelly about booking a Disneyland trip. If you’re curious what working with a travel agent looks and sounds like, this is pretty much it! Special thanks again to Bob for coming up with this idea - if we hadn’t recorded this we’d have had to skip a week - so it all worked out. What do you normally tell a Disneyland regular about Disney World? 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 now! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 6:10 - Differences between Walt Disney World and Disneyland 9:57 - Kelly’s Disney background 12:54 - Discussing the split stay 21:09 - Would concierge be worth it in this case? 25:23 - Zeroing in on a hotel 31:43 - Walt Disney World planning timeline 34:02 - Thoughts about dining in Walt Disney World 37:13 - Next steps plus some random Disney thoughts 49:15 - Disney dos and don’ts (and epilogue) 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 iTunes,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 Twitter and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies. BM

Duration:00:51:40

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Ep. 310 - Pixar Place Hotel Review! (& Disneyland Trip Report)

2/21/2024
Pixar Place Hotel New! 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 Leslie checked out the new Pixar Place hotel at Disneyland Resort! We get her full thoughts and whether this hotel is finally worth staying at if you’re looking for a cheaper on site hotel at Disneyland - food options, the pool, fun theming, and more. Plus, Leslie had some fun celebrating Lunar New Year and checking out the Sweethearts after hours party so we chat about that as well! Are you looking forward to trying out Pixar Place? 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 now! Disneyland with Kids Facebook group Trips with Tykes Disneyland Guide! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 3:43 - Pixar Place Hotel pricing and overview 5:31 - Rooms at Pixar Place 9:10 - Characters and ambience 10:43 - Pool and restaurants 13:33 - Special entrance to Disney’s California Adventure 16:16 - Is it worth staying at Pixar Place Hotel? 19:33 - Lunar New Year at Disneyland 24:04 - Sweethearts Night After Hours Party 31:47 - 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 iTunes, Stitcher, 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 Twitter and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

Duration:00:34:27

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Ep. 309 - Standby Skipper 101: Making Genie+ Easier

2/14/2024
Standby Skipper New! 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 Ever wanted to make Genie+ a little bit easier? Tired of waking up at 7 AM? The app Standby Skipper was designed to help make life with Genie+ easier - but is the extra cost worth it? We discuss Standby Skipper, how to use it, tips for getting the most out of Genie+ using Standby Skipper, and who should consider the extra investment. Have you ever used Standby Skipper? 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 now! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 1:54 - What is Standby Skipper and why are we covering it? 4:47 - How Standby Skipper makes using Genie+ easier 9:06 - Joe’s experience using Standby Skipper 15:53 - Tips for getting the most out of Standby Skipper 22:02 - Who should buy Standby Skipper? 27:53 - 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 iTunes, Stitcher, 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 Twitter and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

Duration:00:29:48

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Ep. 308 - Trying New Restaurants and Attractions at Disney (Trip Report)

2/7/2024
Trip Report New! 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 Joe visited Disney for a weekend for Travelmation’s Annual Retreat and got to stay in one of his favorite resorts (Gran Destino Tower at Coronado Springs) and visited all the new offerings at EPCOT. Does Journey of Water live up to the excitement? Were the new gardens worth 4 years of waiting? Plus, Joe shares his thoughts on two of his new favorite restaurants at Walt Disney World! How do you like the new changes at EPCOT? 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 now! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 3:10 - Taking a taxi from the airport 5:13 - Three Bridges (Villa Del Lago) 6:47- Staying in Gran Destino Tower at Coronado Springs 12:05 - Shiki Sai at EPCOT (new restaurant) 16:26 - Journey of Water Inspired by Moana 18:48 - World Celebration Gardens 20:40 - Luminous 23:34 - California Grill 26:32 - 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 iTunes, Stitcher, 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 Twitter and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

Duration:00:30:08

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Ep. 307 - Traveling to Disney w/ Babies and Toddlers (feat. Second Dad to the Right)

1/31/2024
Disney with a Baby New! 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 Alex from Second Dad to the Right joins the podcast to talk about traveling to Disney with babies and toddlers. We discuss some of his favorite tips (you can find all of them in this article), including what to pack, how to rope drop with little ones, and where to stay. We even discuss why club level is good for kids. Lots of great stuff here if you’re thinking of taking little ones to Disney World, check it out! Have you brought your baby to Disney World? 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 now! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 4:04 - Planning your trip with a baby 6:22 - Keeping your baby cool 7:53 - Baby care center 12:02 - Dealing with naps and sleeping 12:41- Preferred Parking 14:47 - Good rides for babies and toddlers, rider switch 17:33 - Rope dropping with a baby 21:52 - Handing tantrums 24:35 - Packing for babies and toddlers 27:43 - Hotel recommendations 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 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 iTunes, Stitcher, 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 Twitter and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

Duration:00:35:09

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Ep. 306 - Should You Stay On Site at a Disney Resort Hotel?

1/24/2024
Disney Resort Hotels New! 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 Is staying at a Disney resort hotel really worth the extra money? In this week’s episode, Leslie and Joe discuss the perks of staying on site and why this might be the year to stay at a Disney resort hotel if you haven’t anymore. Plus, we go over the basics of Disney resorts and what you need to know when choosing between all the different options. What’s your favorite reason to stay on site? 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 now! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 2:25 - What’s an on site Disney resort? 3:56 - Value resorts 5:59 - Moderate resorts 7:57 - Deluxe resorts 11:47 - Perks of staying at a Disney hotel 13:28 - Dining advantages 15:05 - Touring advantages 19:57 - Billing and location advantages 22:42 - The Disney bubble 23:51 - Why you should consider staying on site 29:36 - Why we like to stay on site 31:54 - 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 iTunes, Stitcher, 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 Twitter and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

Duration:00:34:57

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Ep. 305 - When's the Best Time to Visit Disney World?

1/17/2024
When to go in 2024 New! 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 We’re expecting low (relatively) crowds in 2024, but when’s the best time to visit Disney this year? We break the year down month by month and tell you the pros and cons you should consider when booking your Disney vacation. Plus, we have a tip for every time period of the year to help you make the most of your Disney trip! When do you want to go to Disney in 2024? 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 now! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 3:55 - Jan/Feb 7:56 - March/April SB 10:25 - May 11:57 - Summer 15:47 - Sept 18:41 - Oct/Nov 21:25 - Dec 25:12 - 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 iTunes, Stitcher, 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 Twitter and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

Duration:00:26:29

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Ep. 304 - Is the New Free Dining Plan Offer at Disney World Worth it?

1/10/2024
Disney+ Free Dining New! 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 Everyone’s excited about the new “FREE” dining offer for Disney+ subscribers - but is all the food worth the hype? We break down the free dining offer and other discounts and let you know what you need to think about when choosing what offer to use for your Disney trip in 2024. We also discuss how to use your newfound freedom at Walt Disney World without park reservations and park hopping restrictions! Will you be taking advantage of the free dining offer? 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 now! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 4:17 - How no park hopping restrictions should change your strategy 6:06 - How your dining will control your park choices 10:48 - Rope drop strategy with the park hopping changes 18:36 - What is the Disney Dining Plan? 24:25 - Analyzing the Disney+ free dining plan offer - is it worth it? 31:28 - 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 iTunes, Stitcher, 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 Twitter and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

Duration:00:33:24

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Ep. 303 - What's New at Disney World in 2024

1/3/2024
What’s New in 2024? New! 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 at no cost to you as your travel agent. Bookings for 2024 are in full swing - get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Episode Description 2024 doesn’t look like the most exciting year for new things at the domestic Disney theme parks, but Joe and Leslie still are excited about the year in Disney! We discuss what changes you need to know (bye park reservations in Orlando!) and also discuss what we’re anticipating in the coming year What are you looking forward to in 2024? 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 now! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 2:11 - What’s new at Disney World in 2024 10:17 - Pixar Fest at Disneyland Resort 13:17 - What’s new at Epcot? 15:05 - Inside Out 2 16:45 - The holidays at Disney World 18:25 - Tokyo Disneyland 20:34 - Multigenerational trips 23:16 - 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 iTunes, Stitcher, 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 Twitter and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

Duration:00:25:17

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Best Values at Walt Disney World (Re-broadcast and Announcement)

12/27/2023
Best Values at Walt Disney World New! Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! If you’re planning to visit Disney World this year or 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 at no cost to you as your travel agent. Bookings for 2024 are in full swing - get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Episode Description In today's rebroadcast 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 4:26 - Best value park for Genie+ 7:05 - Best value resort 12:17 - Best value snack 16:24 - Best value quick service restaurant 18:49 - Best value table service restaurant 21:53 - Best value souvenir 26:49 - Best value individual lightning lane 29:07 - 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 iTunes, Stitcher, 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 Twitter and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

Duration:00:32:00

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Ep. 302 - Best Quick Service Restaurants at Walt Disney World

12/20/2023
Quick Service Restaurants New! Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! If you’re planning to visit Disney World this year or 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 at no cost to you as your travel agent. Bookings for 2024 are now open - get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Episode Description We follow up our Table Service restaurants episode (Episode 291) with a look at the top quick services restaurants across Walt Disney World. Which of people’s top picks are worth your time and which taste just like theme park food? Plus, a Disney do you won’t want to miss for that perfect Disney food combo. What quick service restaurants do you frequent at Disney World? 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 now! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 5:22 - Magic Kingdom restaurants 10:35 - Hollywood Studios restaurants 16:29 - Animal Kingdom restaurants 22:31 - Epcot restaurants 28:45 - Miscellaneous restaurants to try 30:31 - 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 iTunes, Stitcher, 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 Twitter and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

Duration:00:34:49