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

Joe's 2022 Family Trip Pt 2. 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 finishes out his trip report with the help of a special guest. We discuss pros and cons of Epcot Evening hours, outdoor dining, Disney's last minute Genie+ swerve, and a whole lot more! Also: don't judge me! Got 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 Notes 2:12 - Is Genie+ a waste at Epcot? 4:05 - Eating outside at Disney World 7:09 - Splash Mountain fails 8:04 - Make a Wish/Give Kids the World 10:01 - Epcot Extended Evening Hours 11:47 - Second visits to Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios 13:49 -

Joe's 2022 Family Trip 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's family is BACK at Walt Disney World for their first family trip in years. We discuss Joe's week at Walt Disney World, Genie+ fails and triumphs, the wonderful cast members, the best place to watch fireworks (sarcasm), and whether the magic is still there. All the highs and lows from the trip and much more. Thanks to all the patreon members who followed the trip live! When's your next trip to 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 2:49 - Orlando Stroller Rentals 3:37 - Trattoria Al Forno to go 5:26 - Boardwalk

Genie+ Tips for Families 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's back from his weeklong trip with his family and learned that no strategy ever survives first contact. He picked up some tips for how to use Genie+ with an odd sized family (5) and kids who will not get up for rope drop. Plus - a pretty solid way to get those individual lightning lanes that worked for him. How do you handle Genie+ with a family that can't be bothered to rush or rope drop? 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 3:14 - Quick Genie+ reminders and recap 5:01 - Did Joe need Genie+ for his President's Week trip?

Transportation from the Airport to 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 Now that Disney World has shuttered the Magical Express, thinking about how to get from the airport to your Disney hotel has gotten more complicated. We break down a bunch of different options and current pricing to help you decide how to get from one of the least magical places in the world (*cough* MCO *cough*) to the most magical! How do you like to get to Disney from the airport? 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 2:52 - Rideshare 6:05 - Mears Connect and Sunshine Flyer 9:38 - Mears Connect Expres

When Will Everything Reopen? 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 World is almost back to normal, but there are still some things that need to reopen/find their equilibrium. In this week's speculative episode we predict when character hugs will come back, when 2 PM park hopping goes away, and when various attractions will reopen. If you're planning a trip this year, you'll want to   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 When will everything come back??? 2:23 - What's the most important thing still missing in Disneyland? 4:30 - Festival of Fantasy parade 5:12 - Dining plan 7:41 - C

Animal Kingdom Fun! 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 Chris just got back from Disney World and has a lot of great info to share with the podcast. We discuss her theme park room at the Contemporary, 1 bedroom savannah view suite at Animal Kingdom Lodge, and the Caring for Giants and Up Close with Rhinos Tours. Are the special Animal Kingdom tours worth the price? What's it like to watch fireworks from your room? We chat about all that and throw in some dining reviews in this trip report! Are you interested in trying out the reopened Animal Kingdom Enchanting Extras tours? 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

Disney World Planning Timeline 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 review how to get hard to book those hard to get Disney dining reservations. How the system works, tips to help you get those tough dining spots, and a review of four different dining reservation finders! Plus, the tough to get dining reservations Joe and Leslie want to get. Any dining tips you think we should know? 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 2:25 - Dining reservation booking timeframe 5:44 - Dining reservations we want to get 7:45 - Tech issues and tips 11:38 - Taking advantage of on site dining windows 12

Dining Reviews and More 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 Marisa is back with another holiday trip report. This time she stayed at the Dolphin and she shares why it is a hidden gem. We also chat about princess meet and greets and do some dining reviews - plus her thoughts on Genie+. Lots of great on the ground info, thanks to Marisa for sharing her experiences! What are some of your favorite table service restaurants? 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 3:20 - Why Marisa's family chose the Dolphin 5:24 - Minor problems when rope dropping from the Dolphin 9:49 - Princess and

Disney World Planning Timeline 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 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 1:51 - Saving money for Disney 3:19 - Choosing Disney dates 4:47 - When to choose your hotel 11:09 - Booking transportation (airfare) to Dis

runDisney 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 was at Disney World for marathon weekend. We discuss his experience at Pop Century, using Genie+ for four parks across two days, Kite Tails, and a whole lot more. Plus, a cheeseburger that uh...is pretty creative. Would you ever consider a runDisney race? 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 4:07 - Pop Century Impressions 7:17 - Rope dropping from Pop Century and a full day with Genie+ 19:04 - Kite Tails! 20:17 - Day 1 takeaways 22:12 - An easy day with Genie+ 27:01 - Cheeto Cheesburger 28:28 - Day 2 takeaways 29:31 - runDis

Disneyland Genie+ Tips 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 It's been a little over a month, so we're finally ready to discuss Genie+ at Disneyland (we didn't want to get burned by sudden changes again!). How is it different from Disney World, is it better than Disney World, and what rides would surprise you by not being included? Leslie breaks down everything you need to know to maximize your Genie+ purchase at the original Disney theme park. What further questions do you have 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 2:20 - Leslie's Disneyland Genie+ experience 5:14 - Price d

When to Visit 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 Like we do every year, we take a look at some of the best and worst times to visit Disney World and Disneyland in 2022. Plus, what's new and upcoming at Disney in 2022 and we make some bold predictions. What are you looking forward to at Disney 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 1:34 - Three things coming 6:59 - Three times to visit 11:36 - Three times to avoid 15:38 - Three bold predictions 23:10 - 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 consid

Disney+ recommendations 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're taking a week off, but we pre-recorded an episode about what we've been watching on Disney+. Happy holidays and happy new year everyone! Have a Disney+ recommendation for us? 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 1:30 - Olaf 3:08 - Benedict 4:45 - Science Fair 7:00 - Diary of a Wimpy Kid 8:36 - Get Back 12:09 - Muppets: Letters to Santa 13:32 - Hawkeye 15:04 - National Geographic stuff 17:03 - Disney DON'T 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

Relaxing at 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 Dee Dean from Refreshing Talk swings by to chat about her family's recent trip to Walt Disney World. They take things at a much more chill pace than we do and it's refreshing (pun intended!) to hear how to have a fun time at Disney World without the Forced March of Happiness. Plus, Dee's experience using Genie+ in the wild and staying at Art of Animation with five (!) adults. Have something to share from a recent 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 1:03 - Introducing Dee 3:18 - Overall trip overview 4:38 - Art of Anima

Episode 200! Thank 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 It's been 200 (!) episodes, so we take a look back at all the major changes that have happened at Disney World since we started this podcast. Plus, some "favorite" episode categories for fun. Thanks to everyone who has listened to this podcast over the past few years, we appreciate it more than you know. Here's to many more! Got ideas for what you want us to cover sometime in the next hundred podcasts? 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 3:19 - Toy Story Land 4:50 - Dynamic date based ticket pricing 6:47 - Star Wars Galaxy's

Genie+ at Each Disney World Park 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 threw us a curveball so we've released an updated Genie+ tips episode. We've consolidated all of our Genie+ tips plus we give advice about how you should (or should not) use Genie+ at all of the different parks. It's a shame the loopholes closed, but this episode will still help you to find good value from Genie+! Any remaining questions or tips to share 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 3:22 - Disney closed all the stacking loopholes  5:45 - The main strategy for Genie+ now 7:53 - Prioritizing

Joe's 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 We wrap up Joe's three episode trip report talking about his experience with Early Theme Park Entry (it's great), the new fireworks shows (they're good), and his stay at the Dolphin (not so good). Plus, Joe overeats, tips on how to do a day without Genie+, and a whole lot more! Any burning questions remaining about Joe's 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 1:19 - Staying at the Dolphin 7:32 - Early Theme Park Entry 12:56 - Remy's Ratatouille Adventure 15:06 - Rope dropping Animal Kingdom 19:31 - Steakhouse 71 23:33 - Harmonio

Very Merriest Christmas After Hours Party 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 attended Disney World's Very Merriest Christmas After Hours party and shares about whether it is worth the cost. From all the special entertainment to FREE POPCORN, Joe breaks down why he had such a great time but why the premium cost isn't worth it for everyone. What are your thoughts on the new Christmas after hours party? 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 1:33 - Very Merriest Nites at Disneyland 3:36 - Disney World Christmas After Hours party details 7:57 - Vibes 10:08 - Christmas entertainment 12:0

Maximizing Genie+ 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's back from Walt Disney World after really putting Genie+ to the test for a couple of days. We discuss advanced techniques that will help you extract every cent of value from your Genie+ purchase - get a pen and paper out because it's going to get a little complicated!  How have you been maximizing 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 1:57 - Disney Genie (the free version)...has issues 4:28 - The one concept you need to understand to maximize Genie+ 6:51 - Qualifying Events: what makes you eligible to book a new Lightnin

Which Individual Lighting Lanes are worth the money? 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 discuss how willing we would be to shell out money for individual attraction selection (a la carte) Lightning Lane access for the eight attractions that are offering them. Plus, we discuss how individual attractions might evolve in the future and which attractions we expect to move to a la carte pricing. Which individual Lightning Lanes would you be willing to pay for? 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 1:41 - Individual attractions most likely to go away 5:12 - Bottom tier individual attracti