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

The Ultimate Global Disney Theme Park New! Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! And definitely check out our Genie+ 101 episode if you’re taking a trip soon! 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. Take advantage of special Disney discounts in 2023 and get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today!  Episode Description In this bonus episode, we build the ultimate global Disney theme park. We asked Nathan to build a park with 12 rides - one from each Disney park in the world. He added the fun wrinkle of wanting a balanced theme park (ride wise), so picked one of each of the following types of rides: E-Ticket Dark Ride Old School Dark Ride Omnimover Miscellaneous Dark Ride Modern Coaster Classic Coaster Spinning Rides Water/Boat Ride Slot Car Ride Drop Ride Narrated Ride Transport Ride There were a few surprises, but we loved the park he built! We hope you will too. (For a visual list, check out

Disney Global Ride Challenge New! Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! And definitely check out our Genie+ 101 episode if you’re taking a trip soon! 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. Take advantage of special Disney discounts in 2023 and get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today!  Episode Description You’ve probably heard of Nathan Firesheets who recently completed the Disney Global Ride Challenge. In today’s episode, we talk to him about it and nerd out a little on the flights and hotels he used. Hear what it took to visit all open attractions at 12 Disney theme parks in 12 days across three continents! Plus, we discuss why Hong Kong Disneyland is underrated. And stay tuned for a bonus episode later this week where we build the ultimate Disney park with Nathan! What do you think of the Disney Global Ride Challenge? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messagin

Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club New! Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! And definitely check out our Genie+ 101 episode if you’re taking a trip soon! 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. Take advantage of special Disney discounts in 2023 and get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today!  Episode Description We take a deep dive into Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts. Is Stormalong Bay as good as advertised? What are the dining options? Is one resort better than the other? We discuss all this and more plus the most obscure Disney do or don’t to date! Have you stayed at Yacht or Beach Club? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page. You can also follow us on Instagram now! Episode Notes 2:29 - Is there a difference between the Yacht and Beach Club? 4:03 - Location and theming 7:37 - Transportation options

A First Timer’s Visit to Disney World New! Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! And definitely check out our Genie+ 101 episode if you’re taking a trip soon! 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. Take advantage of special Disney discounts in 2023 and get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today!  Episode Description Listener Amy drops by the podcast to talk about taking her kids to Walt Disney World for the first time. Her goal was this to be the “one Disney trip” - listen to find out how the magic of Disney has got her thinking about visiting again. We had a lot of fun chatting about how Disney looks through the eyes of a newbie - something many of us might not remember :) We discuss Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, Cinderella’s Royal Table, attractions, parades, and much more. Do you remember your first trip to Disney? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on T

Disneyland Tips for Disney World Veterans New! Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! And definitely check out our Genie+ 101 episode if you’re taking a trip soon! 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. Take advantage of special Disney discounts in 2023 and get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today!  Episode Description You may be super familiar with Disney World, but if you’re going to Disneyland on the West Coast, you need to know how the parks are different. In today’s episode we go over what you need to know about Disneyland if you’re visiting for the first time or for the first time in a long time. Plenty of tips to help get you prepped for your Disneyland vacation! What’s the biggest difference to you between Disneyland and 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 u

Is Disney Cruise Line Concierge Level Worth It? New! Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! And definitely check out our Genie+ 101 episode if you’re taking a trip soon! 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. Take advantage of special Disney discounts in 2023 and get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today!  Episode Description Joe continues his rapid descent (ascent?) into the bougie lifestyle and reviews whether sailing Disney Cruise Line in concierge level is worth it. Sailing concierge definitely results in a much smoother sailing experience, but is it worth the cost? We talk about booking a Cabana at Castaway Cay, the concierge lounge, free popcorn, and a whole lot more! (Including how much all this costs). Would you ever splurge on Disney Cruise Line concierge? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page.

Dealing with Crowds at Disney New! Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! And definitely check out our Genie+ 101 episode if you’re taking a trip soon! 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. Take advantage of special Disney discounts in 2023 and get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today!  Episode Description Sometimes, you have no choice but to visit Walt Disney World during a super crowded time. Before you panic - listen to this week’s episode where we give our top tips to deal with the crowds and make the most of your vacation. Yes, some of these tips involve paying more money, but there are lots of ways to enjoy Disney while dodging the crowds and we’ve got them for you! What do you do when Disney is crowded? 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 Note

Disney Land and Sea Trip Report New! Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! And definitely check out our Genie+ 101 episode if you’re taking a trip soon! 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. Take advantage of special Disney discounts in 2023 and get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today!  Episode Description Joe is back from a ten day Disney “land and sea” trip - five nights at Walt Disney World and four nights on the Disney Dream out of Miami! How did Joe deal with the busiest crowds at Walt Disney World in 2023 (or maybe since reopening?)? How was Joe’s family’s first experience in concierge on the Disney Dream? How many fails did Joe and his family have on the trip? Why Terminal C again? Yacht & Beach Club, the kids’ first ride on Space Mountain, Extended Evening Hours, a cabana at Castaway Cay - this trip had it all! Plus, we discuss how we handled a potential medical emergency wi

Ride Guide: Tomorrowland New! Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! And definitely check out our Genie+ 101 episode if you’re taking a trip soon! 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. Take advantage of special Disney discounts in 2023 and get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today!  Episode Description This episode of Ride Guide brings us to Tomorrowland, but not for that attraction (yet). We discuss Astro Orbiter, Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress, and Joe’s favorite - the Peoplemover! How can you reduce your wait times on these attractions, are they worth your time, and what tier rankings do Leslie and Joe give these attractions? Agree or disagree with our rankings? 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 Check out Big Fat Panda’s Youtube channel

Genie+ 201 New! Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! And definitely check out our Genie+ 101 episode if you’re taking a trip soon! 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. Take advantage of special Disney discounts in 2023 and get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today!  Episode Description If you’ve got the basics of Genie+ 101 down, it’s time to move to some more advanced tips and tricks. We teach you how to snag that hard to get reservation, how to improve your probabilities of using Genie+ on the same attraction twice, how to stack multiple Lightning Lanes, techniques for maximizing park hopping, and a whole lot more! Got any more questions about Genie+? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page. You can also follow us on Instagram now! Episode Notes 3:49 - You can cancel your Lightning Lane reservations

Disney 100 at Disneyland New! Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! And definitely check out our Genie+ 101 episode if you’re taking a trip soon! 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. Take advantage of special Disney discounts in 2023 and get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today!  Episode Description Leslie was back in Disneyland recently for the Disney 100 media trip. We combine a mini trip report with what you need to know about what new offerings are featured at the Disney 100 celebration at Disneyland Resort including Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, World of Color One, Wondrous Journeys, and much more! What are you looking forward to about the Disney 100 celebration? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page. You can also follow us on Instagram now! Episode Notes 1:26 - What is Disney 100? 3:10

12 Easy Tips for Walt Disney World New! Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! And definitely check out our Genie+ 101 episode if you’re taking a trip soon! 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. Take advantage of special Disney discounts in 2023 and get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today!  Episode Description Leslie was back at Walt Disney World on a FAM trip with Getaway Today and had a great time getting reacquainted with the east coast Disney park. We chat about her stay at Animal Kingdom Lodge, new restaurants she got to try, Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind, Festival of the Arts, and a whole lot more! Plus - what to do when Hollywood Studios has a million breakdowns. Got any questions for the podcast? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page. You can also follow us on Instagram now! Episode N

Leslie’s January Disney World Trip Report New! Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! And definitely check out our Genie+ 101 episode if you’re taking a trip soon! 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. Take advantage of special Disney discounts in 2023 and get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today!  Episode Description Leslie was back at Walt Disney World on a FAM trip with Getaway Today and had a great time getting reacquainted with the east coast Disney park. We chat about her stay at Animal Kingdom Lodge, new restaurants she got to try, Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind, Festival of the Arts, and a whole lot more! Plus - what to do when Hollywood Studios has a million breakdowns. Got any questions for the podcast? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page. You can also follow us on Instagram now! Ep

Should You Visit Universal? (Trip Report) New! 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 at no cost to you as your travel agent. Take advantage of special Disney discounts in 2023 and get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today!  Episode Description Oh no - we’re talking about Universal Studios Orlando on Disney Deciphered! Leslie took a trip to Florida and spent a couple days in Universal Studios and she has eight reasons why you (and Joe) should consider visiting Universal - from Express Pass to hotels to logistics - are there some things that Universal might actually do better than Disney? Is it worth checking out for Disney fans? Let’s find out! What are your thoughts on Universal Studios? 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 Universal Primer for D

Genie+ 101 New! 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 at no cost to you as your travel agent. Take advantage of special Disney discounts in 2023 and get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today!  Episode Description What is Genie+? What is a Lightning Lane? And what does a working understanding of those two (and many more questions) do to help you improve your Walt Disney World experience? We tackle those questions and more in Genie+ 101, the first in our series to help you understand the ins and outs of Genie+. Today in 101 we go over the basics - what you need to know to get started with Genie+. In future episodes we’ll go over advanced tips and tricks to help you shave off every possible minute of wait time as you tour the parks. Got any Genie+ tips? 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 f

Ride Guide: Kilimanjaro Safaris and Expedition Everest New! 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 at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Bookings for the Disney Wish are open if you are interested in sailing on Disney Cruise Line's latest ship! Episode Description We continue our Ride Guide series and make our way back to Animal Kingdom, where we break down everything you need to know about Kilimanjaro Safaris and Expedition Everest. Who are these rides for, how do you beat the lines, plus some of the history behind two of the most iconic attractions at Animal Kingdom. What tier would you put Kilimanjaro Safaris and Expedition Everest in? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page. You can also follow us on Instagram now! Episode Notes 2:20 - Kilimanjaro Safaris ba

When to Visit in 2023 New! 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 at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Bookings for the Disney Wish are open if you are interested in sailing on Disney Cruise Line's latest ship! Episode Description We chat about what’s coming to the Disney Parks in 2023 and discuss when our ideal times to visit both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort this year would be. What are you looking forward to that’s opening? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page. You can also follow us on Instagram now! Episode Notes 1:56 - DuckTales World Showcase Adventure 2:38 - Woody’s Roundup Rodeo, Splash Mountain, Tron 4:02 - Happily Ever After, World Celebration, Harmonious 6:35 - Figment Meet and Greet, Journey of Water, Polynesian DVC 7:57 - What’s comi

Disney World Planning Timeline (re-release) New! 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 at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Bookings for the Disney Wish are open if you are interested in sailing on Disney Cruise Line's latest ship! Episode Description Things have mostly settled down at Walt Disney World so we thought it'd be a good time to review the Walt Disney World planning timeline. When do you need to book a hotel? Dining and park reservations? We discuss all this and more - bookmark this episode as you plan your upcoming Disney World vacations! What timeline do you use to plan your trips? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page. You can also follow us on Instagram now! Episode Notes 3:43 - Saving money for Disney 5:11 - Choosing Disney dates 6:35 - When

Disney’s Contemporary Resort Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Bookings for the Disney Wish are open if you are interested in sailing on Disney Cruise Line's latest ship! Episode Description We take an in depth look at the Contemporary resort - pros, cons, the Incredibles theming, the incredible location, and why you should or should not stay there on your next trip. Plus - all the great food options at the resort. What has your experience with the Contemporary been like? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page. You can also follow us on Instagram now! Episode Notes 2:06 - Disney’s Contemporary Resort overview and theming 6:18 - Transportation options 7:45 - Rooms 11:49 - Food and restaurants 18:19 - Pools and amenities 21:31 - Disney’s Contemporary Resort perks   23

Best Nighttime Attractions Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Bookings for the Disney Wish are open if you are interested in sailing on Disney Cruise Line's latest ship! Episode Description Leslie and Joe discuss their favorite nighttime attractions at the Disney Parks - not too much overlap in our lists! It’s a lot of fun to ride at night, but what are our favorites? And what are your favorite attractions to ride at night? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page. You can also follow us on Instagram now! Episode Notes 2:23 - Leslie’s #5 (Seven Dwarfs Mine Train) 4:08 - Joe’s #5 (Splash Mountain) 6:50 - Leslie’s #4 (Expedition Everest) 8:27 - Joe’s #4 (Astro Orbiter) 10:39 - Leslie and Joe’s #3 (Big Thunder Mountain Railroad) 12:53 - Leslie’s #2 (Slinky Dog Dash) 14:34