Joe's July 2023 Trip Report New! Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! If you’re planning to visit Disney World this year or 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 at no cost to you as your travel agent. Bookings for 2024 are now open - get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today!  Episode Description Joe and Leslie are traveling - so we spliced together the majority of Joe's "live trip reports" that are typically reserved for Patreon supporters. Joe checks out the Polynesian and gets his kids on TRON for the first time - plus gets to eat a lot and learn how to deal with Disney in the summer. No video this week, but please subscribe to our Youtube page and support us there! Questions? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page. You can also follow us on Instagram now! Episode Notes If you want the full trip report including Joe's thoughts on the Galactic Starcruiser, you can sign up for Patreon here. 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.  

Ep. 283 - Joe's July Trip Report

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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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.  

Ep. 322 - Tips for Doing Disney w/ a Big Group

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.  

Ep. 321 - Tokyo Disney Tips and Must Dos

Disney Wish 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 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.

Ep. 320 - Is the Disney Wish Better than the Classic Disney Cruise Line Ships

Planning Tokyo Disney 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 Thinking about visiting Tokyo Disneyland Resort? Leslie and her family just visited over spring break and in this first Tokyo Disney focused episode Leslie shares everything she learned about booking a trip to Tokyo Disneyland. Where to stay, where to buy tickets, and most importantly - how to get those difficult dining reservations. Even if you’re not planning on going, the price might tempt you! Have any tips for planning a trip to Tokyo Disneyland Resort? 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) 1:41 - Tokyo Disneyland Resort resources 3:13 - Tokyo Disneyland basics 9:34 - Booking tickets and hotels 24:53 - Booking dining 30:51 -  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.  

Ep. 319 - How to Book a Trip to Tokyo Disney

Disney Dining Plan 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 The Disney Dining Plan is back! Famously, we are not the biggest fans at Disney Deciphered, but Joe recently bought the dining plan on his spring break trip to Disney World. He shares nine tips to help you maximize the dining plan and to make sure you are getting the most value (and not losing money) when purchasing the dining plan.  Have you been buying the dining plan and getting value out of it? 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) 2:23 - Disney dining plan basics 7:29 - Come up with a plan 10:23 - The value of character meals 12:29 - Using the dining plan for a larger group 17:25 - Alcohol is included 18:40 - Make sure to use ALL of your allotments 19:31 - Avoid using the dining plan for Signature Dining or at least do the math 21:45 - Using kids’ quick service meals to pay for adult meals 22:47 - Eat your snacks! 24:13 - Don’t ignore out of pocket costs 27:56 -  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.  

Ep. 283 - Joe's July Trip Report

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