Disney Deciphered: a Disney World planning podcast

Lookout Cay 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, helping you get the best discount, at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing [email protected] today!  Episode Description Brian and Sam from the amazing DCL Duo (you can also follow on Twitter, Youtube, or Instagram) podcast join us to talk about Disney Cruise Line’s new private island destination - Lookout Cay! Is it better than Castaway? Is the long pier as bad as everyone says? Has the fly situation been worked out? We discuss all the pros and cons of the new island and why Lookout Cay is not to be missed! Are you looking forward to visiting Lookout Cay? 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) 7:03 - What is Lookout Cay? 12:22 - Lookout vs. Castaway, Part I 20:06 - Are flies still an issue? 29:24 - Food 31:32 - Island activities, Lookout vs. Castaway Part II 37:14 - Cabanas 43:14 - Who should visit Lookout Cay? 46:36 - 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.  

Goodbye Genie+ 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 before it’s obsolete! 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 [email protected] today!  Episode Description “We fear change” - Wayne Campbell With Lightning Lane Multipass (™) set to go live next week, Leslie and Joe discuss all the things they are going to miss about Genie+. While we’re excited for the new system, there are definitely aspects of Genie+ that we’re going to miss. Along the way we have some mild speculation about the new system and can’t stop ourselves from starting to theorycraft a little bit - we’re looking forward to trying it out! Are you going to miss Genie+ or is it a good riddance for you? 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) 4:48 - Not having a set plan 7:37 - Pricing (?) 8:49 - Sleeping in 9:41- Pricing 11:34 - Character meet and greets 14:53 - Lack of attraction tiers 18:44 - Day to day flexibility 21:46 - Afternoon stacking 23:06 - Understanding the system 24:31 - 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.  

DAS at WDW 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 before it’s obsolete! 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 [email protected] today!  Episode Description Becca Robins from This Crazy Adventure Called Life returns to discuss her experience using DAS for her family at Walt Disney World. She ran into some problems but it ultimately worked out, but is that the case for everyone? Hear her personal experience and her thoughts on the new system overall and whether it’s adequately accommodating families who need it. How has your experience with the new DAS system been? 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) 2:51 - Changes to DAS (Disability Access Service) at the Disney parks 6:25 - DAS preapproval process 13:53 - Experience using DAS in the parks 24:07 - Is the new system adequate for those who need accommodations? 29:24 - 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.  

Listener Questions 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 [email protected] today!  Episode Description Listener questions! Our Patreon subscribers asked us a bunch of questions and we have a bunch of answers. What country would we love to see in World Showcase? What are our favorite rides? And what do we tell our kids about why we go to Disney all the time? All this and more in a fun episode! Any other questions for us? 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) 2:03 - What country do we want to see in World Showcase? 4:34 - Where do we start in Magic Kingdom? 6:27 - Best quick service restaurants? 8:45 - Our dream Adventures by Disney trips? 13:20 - Best non character breakfasts? 15:48 - Favorite rides by park? 21:00 - What could Disney announce that would get us most excited? 24:55 - Disney travel trends? 27:51 - What do you tell your kids when you go to Disney all the time? 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.  

Fantasy Springs 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 [email protected] today!  Episode Description Shawn Coomer from Miles to Memories and 20 Minute Travel visited the brand new Fantasy Springs expansion at Tokyo Disney Sea on opening day! We talk the new attractions, why the new land is better than anything that has happened Stateside for years, and his experience dealing with day one crowds. Plus, how to minimize your time in line and details that can’t be missed. Want to see some of Shawn’s video - check out the Youtube version! Are you excited about Fantasy 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) 4:08 - Fantasy Springs introduction and overview 11:02 - How to enter Fantasy Springs 15:23 - Fantasy Springs attractions 19:14 - Peter Pan’s Neverland Adventure 21:54 - Eating at Fantasy Springs 25:24 - Fantasy Springs Hotel 27:20 - Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Adventure 33:13 - What’s Disney’s best ride worldwide? 38:08 - Final Fantasy Springs tips 42:59 -  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.  

Rides to get rid of 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 [email protected] today!  Episode Description Do you have rides at Disney that you just think need to go? In today’s episode, Joe and Leslie each pick a ride from each of the Walt Disney World theme parks that they think Disney should get rid of. We offer replacement ideas and our reasoning - and disagree a few times in the process. Just a fun summer episode of hypotheticals! Which Disney World attraction would you get rid of and what would you replace it with? 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) 3:27 - Magic Kingdom attractions that need replacing 10:43 - EPCOT attractions that need replacing 15:40 - Hollywood Studios attractions that need replacing 20:53 - Animal Kingdom attractions that need replacing 26:53 -  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.  

MK Mountains 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 [email protected] today!  Episode Description We’re back with a new ride guide! With Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opening up, Magic Kingdom will be back to three “mountain” rides - so we chat about Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Space Mountain. As always, what you need to know about the rides, who they are for, and our all important tier ratings! Plus, how to minimize your wait time. Do you prefer Space or Big Thunder? 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) 2:34 - Space Mountain background 4:29 - Space Mountain queue and ride run through  11:54 - Who is Space Mountain for/not for? 14:08 - Minimizing Space Mountain wait times and Genie+ strategies 17:27 - Space Mountain tier ranking 19:20 - Big Thunder Mountain Railroad background 22:17 - Big Thunder Mountain Railroad queue and ride run through  25:55 - Who is Big Thunder Mountain Railroad for/not for? 27:36 - Minimizing Big Thunder Mountain Railroad wait times and Genie+ strategies 29:27 - Big Thunder Mountain Railroad tier ranking 31:57 -  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.  

Character Meet and Greets 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 [email protected] today!  Episode Description Meeting Disney characters is a big part of the Walt Disney World experience. In today’s episode, we let you know the ins and outs of character meet and greets, including the ways to minimize your time and stress when you get those oh so important autographs. Plus, some thoughts on picture taking and why characters are an essential part of the Disney experience. Who are your favorite characters to meet? 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) 1:43 - What you need to know about character meet and greets 10:10 - Different ways to meet characters and where you can find them 18:35 - Tips for meeting the characters 25:10 - Character photo tips 32:39 -  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.  

VIP Tours 101 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 [email protected] today!  Episode Description Disney VIP Tours! Disney’s private VIP guides are super expensive - are they worth the cost? We tell you everything you need to know about VIP tours, discuss tips for what to do before and during your VIP tour, and talk about the overall experience. Plus, how much to tip, special access, parade guides, and Joe’s VIP guide (who he loved!). We also discuss who a VIP tour might suit best. Have you ever done a VIP tour? 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) 1:59 - Disney VIP tour basics 4:48 - What’s included/not included in a Disney VIP tour 8:12 - How to book a Disney VIP tour 9:31 - How to prep for your VIP tour 18:56 - Extending your tour and tipping your VIP guide 22:35 - VIP tour tips 23:40 - Who does a VIP tour make sense for 27:14 - Joe’s VIP tour recap 35:08 -  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.  

Disney w/ a Group 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 [email protected] today!  Episode Description It can be tricky traveling with a big group to Walt Disney World! Joe shares his tips from his recent spring break trip with extended family - a group of 12 - not the biggest group but a big enough group to cause some trouble! We discuss tips on how to handle a big group and how to make sure everyone has a good time. Any tips for doing Disney with a big group? 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) 3:23 - Link friends and family 6:44 - Setting priorities 8:34 - Setting expectations 12:24 - Make park reservations if necessary 13:54 - How to book dining for a big group 15:51 - Ideas for touring 19:00 - Standby Skipper 21:23 - Taking it slow 23:18 - Paying for special group experiences 25:45 -  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.