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

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

Nov 2022 Trip Report Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Bookings for the Disney Wish are open if you are interested in sailing on Disney Cruise Line's latest ship! Episode Description Joe finally makes it to Walt Disney World - with two kids in tow! We discuss his stay at the Contemporary, experience at the Christmas party, and the light post-Thanksgiving crowds. Anymore questions about the trip? 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 2:27 - Children 4:43 - Crowds 9:09 - Contemporary 13:44 - Christmas party 19:25 - Cast members 23:54 - 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 cont

Disney Cancellations 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 These days, you never know if you're going to actually make it on that Disney vacation you meticulously planned. So today we tackle a question many Disney trip planners have - can you cancel your Disney vacation? Is there a penalty or fee? We cover Disney parks, Disney Cruise Line, and share some tips about how to use Disney's generous cancellation policy to your advantage! What's been your experience with Disney cancellations?? 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 3:05 - Overall, Disney is very generous 4:04 - Walt Disney World

Thankful for Disney in 2022 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 start a new tradition - giving thanks for six things Disney related in 2022. Hope you have a lovely and restful holiday with your loved ones if you're in the States: Happy Thanksgiving! What are you thankful for in 2022? 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 6 things we're thankful for in 2022 - and we recorded before the leadership change! Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! 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

Rock 'n' Rollercoaster and Tower of Terror 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 with a trip to Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood Studios. We talk about Aerosmith in Rock 'n' Rollercoaster and the Twilight Zone themed Tower of Terror. Thrill junkies, this one's for you. Plus, of course, we let you know what you need to know about the attractions before you ride and how to save time in line doing it! What do you think of the thrill rides on Sunset Boulevard? 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 2:49 - Rock 'n' Rollercoaster background and basics 3:38 - Walkth

Kids Experience on the Galactic Starcruiser Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Bookings for the Disney Wish are open if you are interested in sailing on Disney Cruise Line's latest ship! Episode Description Listener Nick joins to discuss his kids' experience on a recent sailing of the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser. We discuss the kids experience and whether they had the time of their lives (they did). Find out how to prepare your kids for the trip and how to make the most of their experience! (Mild spoilers) Would you take kids on the Galactic Starcruiser? 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 3:28 - Family makeup and Star Wars background 7:54 - Dressing up for the cruise 11:42 - First impressions 14:27 - Were

Disney Date Ideas 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 Looking for some date ideas if you're visiting Disney World with someone special or just getting away from the kids for a bit? We've got the episode for you - chatting about restaurants to try, cruises to take, and a whole lot more! What do you enjoy doing on Disney dates? 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 -  Babysitting: Kids Nite Out, Nanny-Land 5:26 - Typical date-like options at Disney 6:21 - Park touring dates 8:28 - Behind the scenes tours 10:21 - Dining options at Disney World 14:13 - Dining options at Disneyland 16:0

Is Disney Aulani for you? Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Bookings for the Disney Wish are open if you are interested in sailing on Disney Cruise Line's latest ship! Episode Description Disney's Aulani is almost fully operational - so naturally we want to know whether it's worth visiting now (because the prices are definitely back to normal!) Luckily Leslie visited recently so we hear about her experiences with everything that has reopened and discuss whether Aulani is worth the price. Of course, the answer is "it depends" but hopefully this episode will help you decide whether it's worth it for you and your family right now. Do you find Aulani to be worth the money right now? 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

Disney Genie+ Price Increase 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 To the surprise of no one, Disney has increased the prices on many products - including Genie+. It's enough of a change to affect your upcoming vacations, so we cover what Disney has changed - including news about when more things might be coming back. Are you frustrated by the price increase of Genie+ or is it necessary to thin the herd in the Lightning Lanes? 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 2:30 - MagicBand+ coming to Disneyland: dates announced 6:12 - Ticket price increases on both coasts 11:26 - Fantasmic return

EPCOT's 40th Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Bookings for the Disney Wish are open if you are interested in sailing on Disney Cruise Line's latest ship! Episode Description In today's episode, we celebrate 40 years of EPCOT and chat about attractions we miss, memories we've made at our favorite Disney World park, and what we're looking forward to in the future. What memories do you have of EPCOT? 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 EPCOT Opening Day special 4:28 - Body Wars 8:30 - Horizons 11:40 - Universe of Energy 14:35 - Kitchen Kabaret 17:49 - Maelstrom 20:06 - Promise 22:48 - Memories 29:53 - Goodbye construction walls? 31:00 - New nighttime show? 31:49 - Disney dos and don'ts If we've helped you to p

Independent Kids at Disney 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 As kids get older, parents start wrestling with giving them more autonomy at home and outside of the home - and Disney properties are no exception! In this week's episode we discuss what Disney's rules are for kids exploring the parks on their own and discuss our own personal questions about whether our kids are ready to explore on their own. Plus - a quick note about car seat laws and options in Florida. Are your kids ready to explore Disney on their own? 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 Touring Plans Article Leaving

Disneyland in October 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 was back in Disneyland recently and had a packed trip - Oogie Boogie Bash, meetups, rope drops, and a whole lot more. Tune in to hear why Genie+ still is amazing at Disneyland and all the things she managed to get done in just a few short days! Also - if you haven't yet, consider joining Leslie's Disneyland with Kids and Disney World with Kids Facebook groups! Have questions for Leslie about Disneyland? 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 1:53 - The Disneyland with Kids Facebook group (and Disney World!) 3:59 - Oogie Boo

Disney Math 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 Ever fall victim to Disney math? Ever notice that spending money at Disney makes it easy to spend more money? In today's episode we discuss how Disney math can sneak up on you and cause you to spend more than you want - and chat about what you can do about it. Have you ever fallen victim to Disney math? 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 1:52 - What is Disney math? 3:42 - Simple examples 5:51 - Time is money at Disney 7:38 - Simple ways to buy your time back 11:19 - Disney math in action when planning a trip (with numbers) 18:12 - An ex

D23 Parks News (2022) 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 D23 dropped a lot of announcements, but did we learn anything? Leslie and Joe react live to the newest Disney Parks and Disney Cruise Line announcements and speculate about what the future will look like in the Disney theme parks. What did you think of the D23 announcements? 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 3:21 - Happily Ever After...returning? 4:50 - Hatbox ghost coming to Magic Kingdom 6:49 - A super late Tron opening date 9:43 - RIP Harmonious? 11:12 - Figment! 12:03 - Moana: Journey of Water updates 13:03 - The lack of

Pirates of the Caribbean and Jungle Cruise 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 with a trip to Adventureland in the Magic Kingdom. We learn how to pronounce "Caribbean" on Pirates of the Caribbean and find out why Jungle Cruise factors into Leslie's retirement plans. Plus, of course, we let you know what you need to know about the attractions before you ride and how to save time in line doing it! What do you think of the headliner attractions in Adventureland? 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 2:18 - Adventureland background 4:35 - Pirates of the Car

Alaska on the Disney Wonder Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Bookings for the Disney Wish are open if you are interested in sailing on Disney Cruise Line's latest ship! Episode Description Joe finally takes his cruise with his family to Alaska on the Disney Wonder! We chat highs and lows and why Disney Cruise Line really is much more relaxing than a trip to the parks. If you're interested in learning more about Disney Cruise Line, check out Episode 233! Have you visited Alaska? 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 2:35 - Basics of trip 5:37 - Why DCL is more relaxing than Disney World and Disneyland 11:01 - Seeing wildlife 14:15 - Dining experiences 18:04 - Palo, the adult only restaurant 19:35 - Beautiful A

Disneyland Paris 2022 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 visited Disneyland Paris and had a great time! We talk about her trip and what Disneyland Paris does better and does worse than the US parks. Bring drones to the US, you cowards! Have you been to Disneyland Paris? What has been your experience? 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 2:08 - Basics of trip 5:53 - Cut the line options 11:17 - Rider switch 15:07 - Cast member interactions 18:12 - Park hopping 20:13 - On property hotels 23:53 - Coasters! 27:08 - Dining 29:41 - Celebrations 32:20 - Final impressions 34:09 - Disne

Slinky Dog Dash and Alien Swirling Saucers 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 with a trip back to Hollywood Studios - to Toy Story Land! Slinky Dog Dash and Alien Swirling Saucers were the new attractions that opened with the land. Is Slinky Dog Dash worth the Genie+ stress? Is Alien Swirling Saucers low key...good? We discuss all this, how to save time in line on these attractions, and more in the latest ride guide! What do you think of Slinky Dog Dash and Alien Swirling Saucers? 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 1:39 - Toy Story Land background 4

What We're Looking Forward to at WDW Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Bookings for the Disney Wish are open if you are interested in sailing on Disney Cruise Line's latest ship! Episode Description There's a lot of negative energy around Disney these days, so we thought we'd spend an episode discussing all the things we're looking forward to at Disney and beyond. From Paris to the high seas, here are all the things we're looking forward to in the near future! What are you looking forward to Disney wise? 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 2:07 - Avengers Campus in Disneyland Paris 6:28 - More characters and character dining returning 10:12 - Disney Wish 13:29 - Toontown and Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railw