Disney Deciphered: a Disney World planning podcast Leslie Harvey and Joe Cheung

Disney Dining Plan
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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 josephcheung@travelmation.net today! 
Episode Description
The Disney Dining Plan is back! Famously, we are not the biggest fans at Disney Deciphered, but Joe recently bought the dining plan on his spring break trip to Disney World. He shares nine tips to help you maximize the dining plan and to make sure you are getting the most value (and not losing money) when purchasing the dining plan. 
Have you been buying the dining plan and getting value out of it? 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)
2:23 - Disney dining plan basics
7:29 - Come up with a plan
10:23 - The value of character meals
12:29 - Using the dining plan for a larger group
17:25 - Alcohol is included
18:40 - Make sure to use ALL of your allotments
19:31 - Avoid using the dining plan for Signature Dining or at least do the math
21:45 - Using kids’ quick service meals to pay for adult meals
22:47 - Eat your snacks!
24:13 - Don’t ignore out of pocket costs
27:56 -  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.
 

Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa
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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 josephcheung@travelmation.net today! 
Episode Description
We tried a new Walt Disney World resort (for us) - Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa! We’ve never prioritized this resort just because it seems too far from the parks and we don’t love Disney Springs. Were we wrong? Is Saratoga Springs a great value for people looking for deluxe benefits? We talk about it all and discuss why you should or should not consider Saratoga Springs for your next Disney stay!
Have you stayed at Saratoga 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)
2:49 - Saratoga Springs location and theming
9:27 - Transportation options
18:02 - Restaurants and food options
20:31 - Amenities and pools
21:56 - Pricing
24:50 - Why you should/should not stay at Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa
29:07 -  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.
 

Ride Guide: Fantasyland
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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 josephcheung@travelmation.net today! 
Episode Description
We’re back with a ride guide! It’s been awhile, but today we’re discussing two classic rides - Peter Pan’s Flight and It’s a Small World! Is Peter Pan worth the wait/Genie+ difficulties? Is It’s a Small World worth the earworm? We discuss all that and more!
Do you have to ride Peter Pan or It’s a Small World when you visit? 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)
2:18 - Peter Pan background 
3:51 - Queue and ride walkthrough
9:18 - Who is Peter Pan for/not for?
10:03 - Genie+ and touring strategies
12:19 - Peter Pan tier ranking
14:28 - It’s a Small World background
16:42 - Queue and ride walkthrough
20:16 - Who is It’s a Small World for/not for?
22:26 - Genie+ and touring strategies
24:52 - It’s a Small World tier ranking
26:08 - 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.
 

Regional Theme Parks
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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 josephcheung@travelmation.net today! 
Episode Description
How do regional theme parks like Cedar Point, Six Flags, and even Sea World stack up to Disney? What Disney strategies and skills transfer over - and how can you get the best value out of these “amusement parks”? We discuss all that and more for when you wish you were at Disney but end up at a different amusement park instead!
What’s your favorite park outside of Disney and Universal? 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)
4:00 - Overview of other theme parks out there
6:33 - When to visit the other parks
7:54 - The value of season passes
12:51 - How to save on those expensive one day tickets
18:03 - Chaperones?
21:57 - Ride and touring strategies
29:59 - Food
31:28 - 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.
 

2024 or 2025?
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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 josephcheung@travelmation.net today! 
Episode Description
Walt Disney World put 2025 on sale months earlier than usual. What’s going on? What new offers has Disney added to entice people to book for next year. And most importantly - is it better to visit in 2024 or 2025? Spoiler alert, we think it’s a bit of a wash, but we discuss the pros and cons of this year or next, including price breakdowns, Genie+ rumors, and more!
Are you thinking of visiting Walt Disney World in 2024 or 2025? 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)
3:12 - Ticket price increases
4:55 - Hotel price changes
9:50 - New waterpark benefit for on site guests
12:04 - Hotel cancellation policy and dining plan changes
Would you rather 2024 or 2025 due to…
17:22 - Price
20:02 - Features and attractions
21:13 - Crowds
23:45 - Genie+
27:04 - Age of children
30:04 - 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.