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

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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.
 

Character Meet and Greets
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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.
 

Tokyo Disney Tips
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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 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.
 

Disney Wish
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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
Joe finally sailed the Disney Wish! We discuss Disney Cruise Line’s soon to be second newest ship, with some tips about sailing Disney Cruise Line and some things that Joe thinks are better on the Disney Wish than on the classic ships. Plus - is it really that much more expensive to take a cruise than to visit Walt Disney World?
Have you sailed the Disney Wish? 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)
5:52 - First impressions of the Disney Wish
7:21 - Driving to Port Canaveral
11:18 - Does the internet work now?
13:09 - Castaway Cay strategy
16:57 - Disney Wish pools
19:23 - The Wish’s different layout and design
22:05 - Quick service food
23:11 - The Grand Hall
24:03 - The Wish’s top notch entertainment
27:11 - A beautiful ship
29:28 - Is it worth it to sail on the Disney Wish for a three night cruise?
33:35 -  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.