Disney Deciphered: a Disney World planning podcast

Leslie Harvey and Joe Cheung
  • 4.9 (359)
  • Places & Travel
  • Updated 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. 4d ago

    Things Disney Needs to Fix or Update

    01:13 Things disney is already updating/will never update 02:33 Magicband+ 05:20 Epcot lighting 06:23 Closed counter service areas 08:06 Naming conventions 10:05 Animal Kingdom at night 11:44 My Disney Experience app 12:58 Attraction fixes 17:55 Guest experience 21:36 Creativity from Imagineering on new attractions 22:31 More transportation options 25:30 Disney dos and don'ts

  2. Jul 8

    Summer News, Discounts, Odds, and Ends

    01:21 Disney Springs bus changes 06:52 Grand Floridian Gingerbread House is no more 11:18 Carousel of Progress changes 13:56 Holiday announcements 16:31 2 Day Discounted Ticket 18:32 Disney Cruise Line promotions 21:26 Disneyland Discounts 25:04 Oogie Boogie Bash sales lagging 27:01 Disney dos and don'ts

  3. Jul 1

    Leslie's Sister Visits Disney World (and Universal)

    Leslie's Sister 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 Leslie's sister, a relatively casual Disney fan, joined the podcast to discuss her recent trip to Disney World (and Universal). We discuss why she chose to stay off-site, her impressions, and whether she'd go back! 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) 02:08 - Disney background 04:29 - Why offsite? 07:21 - Both Disney AND Universal? 08:50 - Disney considerations 16:55 - Magic Kingdom highlights 19:46 - EPCOT highlights 21:55 - Extending the Disney magic 24:26 - Universal 30:23 - Disney vs Universal 33:27 - 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.

  4. Jun 17

    Leslie's Strategy Changes at Disney World This Trip

    Leslie tried things some different ways and we're here to talk about it!

  5. Jun 10

    New Things Leslie Tried on her Disney World Trip

    3:45 - Beak and Barrel! 5:10 - Fantasmic! 7:53 - Muppets! 11:04 - Grogu! 13:52 - Soarin! 15:43 - Test Track! 17:14 - Disney Starlight! 18:50 - Buzz! 21:18 - Big Thunder! 22:52 - Animal Kingdom - good? 24:42 - Bluey! 28:22 - Zootopia 29:23 - Goofy Core 30:09 - 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.

  6. Jun 3

    Leslie's Lightning Lane Booking Strategy

    LL Strategies 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 Leslie has an upcoming trip to Disney World and so does her sister - so we discuss pre-trip strategy in today's episode. What's your Lightning Lane booking strategy? 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) 3:48 - Upcoming trip details 6:16 - Booking a hotel but not staying in it? 8:10 - Ticket decisions 10:56 - Choosing parks to use Lightning Lane at 14:57 - Booking Epcot Lightning Lanes 23:18 - Magic Kingdom Lightning Lanes 28:03 - Other trip considerations 31:32 - 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. May 27

    Disneyland Ride Guide: Back Breakers

    2:09 - Indiana Jones background 7:26 - Indy ride run through 11:00 - Who is the attraction for/not for 13:14 - Line strategies 15:51 - Indiana Jones tier ranking 17:53 - Matterhorn basics 20:22 - Attraction run through 24:45 - Who the attraction is for/not for 27:02 - Line strategies 29:26 - Matterhorn tier rankings

  8. May 20

    Leslie's May Disneyland Trip Report

    Disneyland Trip Report 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 Leslie visited Disneyland so she's got all the tips to get you ready to visit this summer. From staying off-site, to new rope drop procedures, to some single rider line updates - we've got you covered for your upcoming Disneyland trips! Plus - Bluey! Going to Disneyland this summer? 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) 2:06 - General trip and disclosures 4:56 - Courtyard Marriott Theme Park 7:50 - Crowds 9:51 - Kids rule summer 12:13 - Bluey 16:22 - New California Adventure rope drop procedure 19:37 - Operational issues 21:30 - Using the app 24:40 - Touring Plans app 25:42 - Single rider experiences 28:33 - Galaxy's Edge timeline changes 30:41 - 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.

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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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