Disney Deciphered: a Disney World planning podcast

Leslie Harvey and Joe Cheung
  • 4.9 (362)
  • Places & Travel
  • Weekly

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!

  1. Oct 24

    Disney Habits We Don't Get

    On today's episode, we discuss Disney habits others have that we don't get, plus some of our Disney habits that people don't get about us! 02:04 - Pin Trading 05:30 - Collectible Popcorn Buckets 08:09 - LARPing, sorta 10:18 - Disney Bounding 12:36 - Premium Seating 14:37 - Dessert Parties 16:05 - Fish Extenders on DCL 18:21 - Enormous Strollers 20:47 - Car Rental 22:27 - Disney ruts 23:32 - Boarding Cruises Late 24:39 - Disney dos and don'ts

  2. Oct 15

    Walt Disney World Transportation Guide

    Transportation Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe!  Looking to plan a Disney parks or a cruise 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 A long overdue update of our Walt Disney World Transportation 101 episode! We discuss planes (sorta), trains, automobiles, and boats that can help you get around Walt Disney World property. Plus, some tips about how to best utilize these transportation options and how they affect your vacation planning. What's your favorite form of Disney transportation? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on social media, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 01:23  - Is Disney transportation free? 04:09  - Bus transportation at Walt Disney World 10:12  - Monorail transportation 13:39  - Boating transportation at Walt Disney World 15:53  - Skyliner 20:01  - Rideshare options including Minnie Vans  23:40  - Airport transportation  24:51  - Walking around Walt Disney World 27:04  - How does transportation affect your hotel choices? 31:06 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Bluesky and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

  3. Oct 7

    Bars and Lounges at Walt Disney World

    00:43 - What are we considering bars and lounges? 03:09 - Magic Kingdom bars and lounges 08:59 - Epcot bars and lounges 18:50 - Hollywood Studios bars and lounges 25:18 - Animal Kingdom bars and lounge 28:07 - Disney dos and don'ts

  4. Sep 30

    Disney Inspired Destinations to Visit

    Disney Destinations Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe!  Looking to plan a Disney parks or a cruise 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 discuss world destinations we want to visit inspired by Disney! Connect with us  by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on social media, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 03:02  - US Destinations we want to visit because of Disney 11:26  - Disney inspired European destinations 15:32  - Other destinations inspired by Disney 23:41 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Bluesky and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

  5. Sep 24

    Old School Disneyland Fantasyland Ride Guide

    00:43  - Snow White's Enchanted Wish background 03:57  - Attraction runthrough 08:25  - Who is the attraction for/not for 09:52  - Minimizing wait times 11:39  - Tier ranking 12:45  - Pinocchio's Daring Journey background 13:39  - Attraction run through 16:44  - Who is the attraction for/not for 17:36  - Minimizing wait times 19:10  - Tier ranking 21:51  - Disney dos and don'ts Andrew Tamagno - https://www.instagram.com/p/DdE-FnmP87X/

  6. Sep 16

    Enchanting Extras at Walt Disney World

    Enchanting Extras Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe!  Looking to plan a Disney parks or a cruise 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 discuss Enchanting Extras at Walt Disney World and which ones we would spend our time and money on.  Connect with us  by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on social media, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 01:35 - Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique 04:42 - Fireworks viewing 08:18 - Other Magic Kingdom Enchanting Extras 09:31 - Harmony Barbershop 10:16 - Epcot Enchanting Extras 14:18 - Hollywood Studios Enchanting Extras 17:19 - Animal Kingdom Enchanting Extras 19:12 - Other Enchanting Extras to consider 24:29 - 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Bluesky and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

  7. Sep 9

    How to Beat the Heat at Disneyland Resort

    Disneyland heat Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe!  Looking to plan a Disney parks or a cruise 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 Beat the heat at Disneyland Resort, where it does get hot, with Leslie's advice and tips! Connect with us  by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on social media, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 01:07 - Disneyland trip overview 03:19 - When does it get hot at Disneyland? 05:06 - Adjusting general strategy based on heat 06:26 - Where to eat when it's hot in Disneyland 08:39 - Good dining options in California Adventure 09:26 - Hotel restaurant options? 11:12 - Quick service options 15:39 - Queue considerations and best rides 23:06 - General tips 27:36 - 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Bluesky and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

  8. Sep 2

    Disney Dream in Norwegian Fjords (Trip Report)

    Norwegian Fjords Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe!  Looking to plan a Disney parks or a cruise 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 One last cruise report for the summer! Joe sailed on the Disney Dream out of the UK to Norway to visit the fjords. We discuss beautiful scenery, the English Channel, Maelstrom, extended family cruising, and a whole lot more on this bucket list trip. Connect with us  by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on social media, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 02:02 - Pre-cruise in London 04:38 - Transportation to the port in Southampton 07:33 - Norwegian Fjords Itinerary 14:19 - Haugesund and Olden 22:21 Alesund and Stavanger 31:56 - Money in Europe 35:21 - Disney vs. 3rd Party Excursions 37:04 - Was the cruise worth it? 39:33 - 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Bluesky and Instagram!

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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!

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