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

Disney Cruise Line 101 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 Steve and Christy from the DCL Podcast join to talk to us about the basics of Disney Cruise Line. What is Disney Cruise Line? Is cruising for you? What makes Disney Cruise Line special? We discuss all this and more in this week's episode - if you are considering Disney Cruise Line don't miss this episode! Have you sailed on Disney Cruise Line? What do you think of DCL compared to the parks? 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 Subscribe to the DCL Podcast! Follow Steve and Christy! 3:31 - What is Disney Cruise Line? 7:20 - Disn

Tips for Scared Thrilled Riders 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 Sometimes, kids (or adults!) just aren't ready for certain thrill attractions at Walt Disney World. In today's episode we discuss what to do in that case, alternatives, and also how sometimes cutting out the thrill attractions can make for a more fun experience overall. How do you handle kids who are scared of thrill rides? 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 2:01 - Thrill ride ride type breakdown 3:41 - Prepare your kids (Youtube videos, etc.) 5:49 - Don't push too hard 6:57 - Rider switch 8:59 - Start easy (order of

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Remy's Ratatouille Adventure 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 On today's Ride Guide, we look at the most recent additions to Epcot, the new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind rollercoaster and the trackless Remy's Ratatouille Adventure. We discuss what you need to know if you're considering riding these two new attractions including how to save time in line before doing our classic tier rankings for the attraction. (Note, if you want to avoid Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind spoilers you may want to skip the queue and ride run hrough sections.) What do you think of the new attractions at Epcot? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twit

June 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 Leslie and Joe discuss some of the things they learned and experienced on their most recent trip, including Space 220, an update on how Genie+ is going, and why the 50th anniversary is a little bit underwhelming. Anything else you want to hear about from our 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 1:45 - Genie+ experience 7:40 - Individual lightning lanes 8:52 - Transportation experiences 12:08 - Space 220 16:05 - Topolino's Breakfast 18:47 - New Disney World experiences for Leslie and her 50th anniversary impressions 23:05 - Disn

Caribbean Beach 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 Leslie and Joe both stayed in Caribbean Beach Resort recently, so we breakdown what you need to know about the resort. From pools, dining, to Skyliner access - we help you figure out whether you and your family should or should not stay at Caribbean Beach in this remixed episode. What do you think about Caribbean Beach Resort? 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 1:51 - General overview and theming 3:52 - Buildings, room types, rooms 10:44 - Overall room and resort impressions 11:59 - Dining options 15:38 - Pool and amenities 1

Beating the Summer Heat 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 are back from Walt Disney World and learned a lot about dealing with the summer heat and summer weather. We discuss what we tried and what work well (and what didn't!) We also discuss what attractions have good (and bad) A/C plus share some mini trip reports from our time in Florida! What tips do you have to beat the summer heat in Florida? 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 3:06 - Eating indoors 7:11 - Hollywood Studios attractions A/C thoughts 9:43 - Epcot A/C and attraction thoughts 12:07 - Magic Kingdom at

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Under The Sea: Voyage of the Little Mermaid 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 On today's Ride Guide, we look at the most recent additions to Magic Kingdom (all the way back in 2014), the New Fantasyland rides. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train remains one of the most popular rides in all of Walt Disney World and Under the Sea: Voyage of the Little Mermaid is an underrated dark ride. We chat about what you can expect, who the rides are for, how to minimize your wait time in line, and of course we give each ride our tier ranking. What do you think of Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and the Little Mermaid ride? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on o

Last Minute Disney Prep 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 When you're traveling to Walt Disney World, there's a lot of stuff to remember. We talk about last minute preparations for our upcoming Disney vacations - what to buy, what to pack, and how we're preparing to tackle the parks. What do you find yourself dealing with right before your Disney vacation? 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 1:47 - Leslie's upcoming trip 4:20 - Making a daily schedule 5:26 - Gardening dining reservations 6:27 - Park reservation switches? 7:44 - Lighting Lane and Genie+ prioritization 10:14 - Making

Disney Terminology 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 is a ton of Disney jargon and terminology that Disney fans throw around when discussing their Disney vacations. We tackle 50 different Disney vocabulary words in honor of the 50th anniversary and enjoy ourselves doing it! :) What Disney terminology did we miss? 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 2:13 - Dining and hotel terminology 13:30 - Ticketing, touring, and attractions terminology 27:25 - Miscellaneous Disney terminology 35:38 - Disney dos and don'ts If we've helped you to plan your trip and you'd like to thank us we'd

Summer 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 With Genie+ changes and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind open, things will look a little bit different at Walt Disney World this summer. We prep you on what you need to know to score a spot on Cosmic Rewind, discuss what the Genie+ changes will mean for your vacation, and offer general tips and advice for your summer Disney World vacation. Are you traveling to Disney World this summer? What are you expecting? 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 1:45 - Genie+ purchasing changes 6:59 - Genie+ ride updates 8:41 - How to ride Guardians

Disney World or Disneyland? 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 Now that Joe's finally visited Disneyland, we discuss what types of trips Disney World and Disneyland are better for. What works better for adults only? Short trips? We discuss all this in more on a special crossover episode with Leslie's other podcast, the Disneyland with Kids podcast! When do you prefer going to Disney World and when do you prefer going to 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 6:23 - Long trips 9:24 - Short trips 11:10 - Adult only trips 14:27 - Ride junkies 17:07 - Foodie trips 20:31 - Mobil

Rise of the Resistance and Millenium Falcon Smuggler's Run 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 On today's Ride Guide, we take a trip to a galaxy far, far away. Batuu in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge has two attractions, Rise of the Resistance and Millenium Falcon: Smuggler's Run. We chat about what you can expect, who the rides are for, how to minimize your wait time in line, and of course we give each ride our tier ranking. What do you think of Rise of the Resistance and Millenium Falcon? 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 Rise of the Resistance 3:35 - Rise of the Resistance history and

Best Values at Walt Disney World 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 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 2:15 - Best value park for Genie+ 4:54 - Best value resort 10:06 - Best value snack 14:13 - Best value quick service restaurant 16:39 - Best value table service restaurant 19:42

Flight of Passage and Na'vi River Journey 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 New series alert! We're starting a new series today, Ride Guide, where we break down Disney World rides and tell you what you need to know about the ride. What to expect, whether it will work for your kids, how to save time in line - helping you figure that out is the goal of this series. We start in Pandora: The World of Avatar in Disney's Animal Kingdom and discuss Flight of Passage and Na'vi River Journey. Five years on - how are these rides holding up? Will they work for you and your family? Listen and find out! What tier would you put Flight of Passage and Na'vi River Journey in? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messagin

Disneyland 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 visits Disneyland! Joe took a solo trip with his daughter to the West Coast and spent two days in Disneyland. We talk about eight things that he loved and how he experienced over 40 attractions in two days, with time to spare. Have you considered visiting Disneyland instead of 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 3:03 - Almost everything's outside 5:47 - Disneyland Railroad 8:14 - Avengers Campus 17:25 - Compactness of Disneyland 21:16 - Genie+! 26:35 - Single rider lines 31:06 - Cars Land 33:15 - Taki

Disney VIP Tours 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 chats with her friend Yancey about her recent experience hiring a VIP Tour Guide for Disney World. What prompted the splurge, was the VIP tour all it is cracked up to be, and how can you make the splurge cost hurt a little bit less. Also, tips for how to make the most of your VIP tour and how to maximize your time. Would you ever splurge for a VIP tour? 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 3:25 - Why book a VIP Tour? 6:28 - Sharing a VIP Tour iwth friends 9:53 - Logistics 13:07 - Cancellation policy 14:27 - Where to start your

Disneyland 101 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 preps Joe for his upcoming Disneyland trip. What you need to know in terms of rope drop, security, Genie+, dining, and a whole lot more. Plus, what's missing and what's coming back to Disneyland in 2022! Do you plan to hit up Disneyland sometime this yer? 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 2:32 - Best times to visit Disneyland 4:42 - Park reservations 8:49 - Dining reservations 11:36 - Park strategies 13:51 - Individual Lightning Lane strategies 16:03 - Non Genie+ ride strategies 19:27 - Getting through security 20:46 - Genie+

Disability Access Service (DAS) Pass 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 If you have a visible or invisible disability, you may qualify for the Disability Access Service (DAS) pass at Walt Disney World. In today's episode we chat with listener Mike about his experience using the DAS pass, including the new pre-registration system and how to book attraction return times on your app. Plus - we discuss whether you need both DAS and Genie+. What experiences have you had with DAS 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 Chocopologie - fine artisan chocolates for your holiday ne

Boardwalk Inn 101 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 Remember when we used to do these? In today's episode, it's Boardwalk 101: everything you need to know about the Boardwalk Inn. Location, amenities, pools, dining options - we've got it all. Plus, a look into what it's like staying club level at the Boardwalk. Is Boardwalk Inn on your list of Disney hotels to try? 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 1:31 - Location and theming 3:34 - Transportation options 5:28 - Room types 7:00 - Dining options and restaurants 9:52 - Pools 14:24 - Club level 19:21 - Why you should/should not stay

Star Wars 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 Brooke McDonald returns from a galaxy far, far away (@brookegmcdonald on IG and Twitter, a great follow for parks coverage!) to share everything you need to know about the new Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser. No spoilers except for some very general premises! Brooke runs us through her experience with her family on the media voyage and helps us figure out what to consider if you're thinking of putting a crew together, especially if that crew includes younglings. We talk about what it's like to be part of a Star Wars experience, the food, the technology, and potential negatives to the experience. Brooke's general overview of the experience Brooke's tips for famil