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Join Leslie from Trips with Tykes and Joe from asthejoeflies as we discuss how to save you money, time, and stress as you plan your Walt Disney World vacation. Visiting Disney is like visiting another country - we're here to help you understand the ins and outs of what to do, where to stay, what to eat, how to minimize your wait times for rides, Genie+ tricks, and a whole lot more!

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

    • Society & Culture

Join Leslie from Trips with Tykes and Joe from asthejoeflies as we discuss how to save you money, time, and stress as you plan your Walt Disney World vacation. Visiting Disney is like visiting another country - we're here to help you understand the ins and outs of what to do, where to stay, what to eat, how to minimize your wait times for rides, Genie+ tricks, and a whole lot more!

    Rides that Disney World Needs to Get Rid of

    Rides that Disney World Needs to Get Rid of

    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 josephcheung@travelmation.net 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.
     

    • 28 min
    Ride Guide: Mountains of Magic Kingdom

    Ride Guide: Mountains of Magic Kingdom

    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 josephcheung@travelmation.net 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.
     

    • 34 min
    Character Meet and Greets 101

    Character Meet and Greets 101

    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 josephcheung@travelmation.net 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.
     

    • 34 min
    Ep. 323 - Disney VIP Tours 101

    Ep. 323 - Disney VIP Tours 101

    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 josephcheung@travelmation.net 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.
     

    • 36 min
    Tips for Doing Disney w/ a Big Group

    Tips for Doing Disney w/ a Big Group

    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 josephcheung@travelmation.net 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.
     

    • 32 min
    Tokyo Disney Tips and Must Dos

    Tokyo Disney Tips and Must Dos

    Tokyo Disney Tips
    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 josephcheung@travelmation.net today! 
    Episode Description
    We close out our miniseries on Tokyo Disneyland Resort with Leslie’s top tips! What attractions do you need to prioritize? How do you make sense of all the different line skipping systems? Does rope drop work the same way? We look at all this and more on an episode that will have you looking at flights to Japan.
    Are we tempting you to visit Tokyo Disney? 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)
    3:58 - Line skipping strategies and services
    9:51 - Deciphering the different pay to skip the line options
    15:43 - What to do after you enter the park
    19:06 - Tokyo DisneySea must see attractions
    25:24 - Tokyo DisneySea strategy
    29:06 - Tokyo Disneyland must see attractions and strategy
    36:41 - Crowds
    38:03 -  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.
     

    • 40 min

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