Disney Deciphered: a Disney World planning podcast

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

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. 11 SEPT

    Ep. 338 - Fall Disney News

    Disney News 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 josephcheung@travelmation.net today!  Episode Description News day! We catch you up on the Disney news you need to know this fall, including the Disney Destiny’s sailing date, what’s going on with Tron, Disneyland updates, and a whole lot more. What news has been getting you excited about 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) 2:25 - Tron Virtual Queue 6:36 - Disney After Hours parties return in 2025 9:19 - Low crowds 12:02 - Food and Wine festival begins 15:54 - Bayou Country opening and other Disneyland news 22:00 - Disney Cruise Line news 29:55 - 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.

    31 min
  2. 4 SEPT

    Where to Rest at Walt Disney World

    Resting at Disney World 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 josephcheung@travelmation.net today!  Episode Description In honor of the end of summer and the long weekend, Leslie and Joe discuss all their favorite places to rest at Walt Disney World. We go park to park and chat about where to get away from the crowds and where to get a mental and physical break from the beautiful chaos that is Disney at times! Where do you like to rest in 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) 4:16 - Magic Kingdom 7:40 - Epcot 11:53 - Hollywood Studios 16:30 - Animal Kingdom 20:07 - 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.

    22 min
  3. 28 AUG

    Lightning Lane Multi Pass 101

    Lightning Lane Multi Pass 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 josephcheung@travelmation.net today!  Episode Description Lightning Lane Multi Pass! Lightning Lane Single Pass! Walt Disney World has introduced a new paid line shortening product - a combination of the old Fastpass and Genie+. We break down everything you need to know about this new system - how to buy it, when to buy it, choosing attractions, and a whole lot more. We figured out how the system works and packaged it into this episode so you don’t have to! Plus, a typical Disney Deciphered FAQ section. Have you tried Lightning Lane Multi Pass yet? 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) 3:46 - Lightning Lane Multi Pass at Disneyland (basically Genie+) 5:30 - Defining new Lightning Lane Multipass and Single Pass terminology 9:16 - Lightning Lane Multi Pass basics and rules 13:20 - Overlapping time windows 16:02 - Booking extra attractions 19:43 - How to buy Lightning Lane Multi Pass 23:35 - Attraction tiers 27:30 - FAQs 41:26 - Disney dos and don’ts FAQ List: What attractions are covered by LLMP?  How does LLMP work with park hopping? How long do you have to use your LL? Can you modify lightning lanes?  Can you book for a party? Can you have two LLs booked for the same time?  Do you have to buy LLMP to buy LLSP?  What happens if ride breaks?  If an attraction is sold out for the day, are you out of luck?  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.

    45 min
  4. 21 AUG

    Ep. 335 - Disney Parks vs. Disney Cruise - Which Vacation is Better?

    Parks vs. Cruise 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 josephcheung@travelmation.net today!  Episode Description Sometimes you know you’re looking for a Disney experience, but you don’t know whether a Disney cruise or a Disney parks vacation makes sense for you and your family. On today’s episode, Joe and Leslie break down the differences, pros, and cons between Disney parks and cruises. We talk about activities, convenience, cost, and a whole lot more in a bit of a this or that episode. Disney vacations aren’t one size fits all so hopefully this episode can help you decide which Disney vacation is right for you! Do you give Disney parks or Disney cruise vacations the edge? 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) 2:27 - Location and convenience 5:46 - Logistics and preplanning 12:15 - Activities on vacation 22:28 - Price comparisons 30:01 - Who should cruise? Who should visit the parks? 37:37- 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
  5. 14 AUG

    Disney Announces What's Coming to the Parks at D23

    D23 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 josephcheung@travelmation.net today!  Episode Description Disney made a LOT of theme park (and cruise!) announcements at D23 last week. Leslie and Joe break down the six things they are most excited about and also touch on what else is coming. Exciting time to be a parks fan - though we wish some of this stuff would come sooner! What D23 announcement excited you the most? 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) 3:07 - New Avengers Campus attractions 6:00 - Monstropolis 10:26 - FOUR new Disney Cruise ships? 15:24 - Coco attraction coming to California Adventure 18:37 - Villains Land coming to Magic Kingdom! 22:03 - Tropical Americas 24:45 - Other Disney World announcements 29:05 - Disneyland updates 31:14 - Other Disney parks updates (global) 33:39 - 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.

    37 min
  6. 7 AUG

    Should You Sail Disney Cruise Line's Classic Ships (+mini-trip report)

    Classic DCL Ships 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 josephcheung@travelmation.net today!  Episode Description After a quick recap of his experience on the Disney Magic and visiting Lookout Cay, Joe and Leslie discuss the pros and cons of the classic Disney cruise ships, the Disney Wonder and the Disney Magic. What are reasons you may want to consider the older ships over the shiny new ones and where do they fall short? We have a fun chat about that while singing the praises of Lookout Cay! Do you enjoy Disney’s classic ships? 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) 2:15 - Lookout Cay and Joe’s Disney Magic trip report 13:07 - Reasons to check out the classic ships: smaller and less crowded 14:57 - Better adult areas 16:28 - Better destinations 18:09 - Reasons to avoid the classic ships: older and a bit worn down 20:09 - Small family/kid pools 22:29 - Motion sickness 26:07 - 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.

    28 min

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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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