Disney Deciphered: a Disney World planning podcast

Christmas at Disneyland

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Episode Description

Leslie recently visited Disneyland during the holidays so we thought it’d be a great time to talk about all the Disneyland offerings - which you don’t even need to buy a party ticket for or anything! From ride overlays, Festival of Holidays, to parades - there’s lots of ways to enjoy the holidays at Disneyland! Plus, a quick check in from Leslie’s media trip to check out Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opening at Disneyland.

What’s your favorite thing to do at Disneyland during the holidays? 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)

2:59 - When do the holidays start at Disneyland?

3:49 - Ride overlays

9:18 - Holiday entertainment

18:04 - Other things to enjoy at the holidays

21:50 - Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disneyland

28:00 - 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.

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Deluxe Hotels

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Episode Description

Which deluxe Disney Resort is best for you and your family? On today’s episode Leslie and Joe compare and contrast the different deluxe resorts (of which there are many!) to help you pick what works best for your family depending on what’s most important to you - price, convenience, theming, etc. Plus, our personal picks!

Do you have a favorite deluxe 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)

(all timestamps are approximate)

1:48 - What’s a deluxe resort?

5:12 - Price comparisons

7:32 - Transportation/convenience

11:18 - Rooms

14:05 - Groups and larger families

17:01 - Food

19:57 - Pool

22:01 - Best for a rest day

19:57 - Theming

24:00 - Personal favorites

24:26 - 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!

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Rest Days

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Episode Description

One of the most important aspects of a Disney vacation is finding time to rest, which is why we always like to recommend a Disney rest day. In today’s episode we discuss why you need one and what to do with your time off, including some of the fun stuff at Disney that’s less stressful than the parks and may not even cost you money.

What do you do when you take rest days at 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)

2:20 - What’s a rest day? Why should you take one?

11:34 - When’s a good time to take a rest day?

14:54 - Things to do at your resort on a rest day

19:15 - Hotel hopping

20:52 - Transportation options

25:10 - Other things to do on a rest day

27:11 - Don’t forget your chores!

28:06 - Should you visit other Orlando area attractions?

30:59  - 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.

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Value Resorts

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Episode Description

Which value Disney Resort is best for you and your family? On today’s episode Leslie and Joe compare and contrast the different value resorts to help you pick what works best for your family depending on what’s most important to you - price, convenience, theming, etc. Plus, our personal picks!

Do you have a favorite Disney moderate 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)

1:51 - What are the value resorts?

7:26 - Comparing value resort pricing

8:51 - Best value resort rooms

11:52 - Transportation and convenience

15:50 - Best for large families

19:45 - Food

21:18 - Pools

23:07 - Overall theming

24:59 - Personal favorites

26:16 - 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.

Lightning Lane Premier Pass

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Episode Description

Woops! The day we released Lightning Lane Multi Pass 201 Disney announced a new product, Lightning Lane Premier Pass! So Leslie and I do a little bit of an unfiltered episode on the public feed, we discuss what we think of the new product, how negatively it may or may not affect most guests, and who it's likely aimed at. Plus, a few thoughts on Universal's Epic Universe opening date announcement.

Leslie's Thoughts

Defunctland Fastpass video

What do you think of Lightning Lane Premier Pass? 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!

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!

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Lightning Lane 201

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Episode Description

It’s the episode you’ve been waiting for - Lightning Lane Multi Pass 201! Leslie shares her advanced tips and tricks and we let you know how to squeeze out every last ounce of value from your Lightning Lane Multi Pass purchase. We discuss park hopping, how to handle rope drop, unlocking tiers, and a whole lot more.

What are your best Lightning Lane Multi Pass tips? 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)

3:24 - Prioritize correct attractions

9:07 - What does it look like when prebooking attractions

12:33 - What order should you book attractions?

17:09 - How to unlock new rides quickly

20:40 - Balancing Lightning Lanes w/ rope drop

23:30 - Refreshing the app for new times

28:54 - How to utilize your grace periods effectively

32:02 - Park hopping strategies

33:51 - 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!

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Best Moderate

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Episode Description

Which moderate Disney Resort is best for you and your family? On today’s episode Leslie and Joe compare and contrast the different moderate resorts to help you pick what works best for your family depending on what’s most important to you - price, convenience, theming, etc. Plus, our personal picks!

Do you have a favorite Disney moderate 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)

1:57 - What’s a moderate resort?

5:06 - Price comparisons

7:12 - Rooms

9:01 - Transportation/convenience

13:20 - Groups and larger families

15:03 - Food

19:34 - Theming

21:32 - Personal favorites

23:52 - 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!

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Fall 2024 Trip Report

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Episode Description

Leslie’s Fall trip report. Epcot, Mears Connect, a patriotic tour, and more!

Got any Disney planning tips? 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)

4:27 - Epcot

19:13 - Magic Kingdom and other stuff

29:14 - Mears Connect

33:13 - 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.