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Episode Description

Credit card rewards, frequent flyer miles, and hotel points are a great way to save money on your Disney vacation. In a quick two part series, we give an overview of what travel hacking is and how you can strategically save money on your Disney vacation. As long as you're paying off your credit card balances in full each month it's a great way to save money.

In Part I, we chat about loyalty programs, taking advantage of credit card welcome bonuses, and a limited time Southwest Companion Pass offer.

Got questions or something you'd like to share? We'd love to hear your thoughts and your feedback, e-mail us disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, tweet at us, or connect with us on Facebook!

Episode Notes

2:28 - What is travel hacking?

4:14 - Only mess with credit card rewards if you can pay your balances off in full each month

5:53 - What are loyalty programs?

7:22 - Just sign up, it's free! (Your kids, too.)

10:02 - Southwest and Southwest credit cards (Comparing the three different Southwest cards)

11:49 - Using credit card welcome bonuses

13:57 - Southwest companion pass and current companion pass welcome bonus promotion

17:10 - Delta and Delta vacations

18:32 - Frequent Traveler University (sign up here!)

20:01 - Disney do or don't

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Episode Description

We talk to listener Marisa who shares some great tips and datapoints about mobile ordering, Disney transportation, and rope dropping in a December trip report. Plus, Marisa shares her experience staying in one of the Little Mermaid rooms at Art of Animation!

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Episode Notes

4:21 - Art of Animation Little Mermaid rooms

7:46 - Transportation tips: bus and skyliner

15:05 - Table service dining experiences

17:32 - Mobile order tips

19:19 - A quick service recommendation

20:49 - Is there still enough Disney planning for Disney planning lovers?

23:34 - Disney dos and don'ts

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Episode Description

Christy from Pack Your Pixie Dust and the DCL Podcast drops by to share some things she learned from her trip to Disney World over the Christmas holidays. We talk about what Rise of the Resistance is like with plexiglass and why staying at the Boardwalk is a great option if you own or want to rent DVC points. We also discuss how manageable crowds were over the holidays.

Do you have any trip experiences to share? We'd love to hear your thoughts and your feedback, e-mail us disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, tweet at us, or connect with us on Facebook!

Episode Notes

2:36 - Deciding to travel after staying at home for months

5:08 - Experience flying Delta

6:12 - How crowded was Disney over the holidays and how did it feel?

8:43 - Staying at the Boardwalk

14:20 - Rise of the Resistance experience and updates

20:22 - Character dining at Hollywood and Vine

23:34 - Disney dos and don'ts

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Episode Description

Disney announced some big changes to its on site hotel amenities. Will staying on site still be worth the extra cost? We discuss what you need to know about how staying on site will be different in the future and help you decide whether staying on site is right for you.

What do you think about the value proposition of staying on site these days? Let us know your thoughts by e-mailing us disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, contacting us on Twitter, or by leaving a comment on our Facebook page.

Episode Notes

1:35 - What hotels still don't have reopening dates?

Our thoughts on the value of on site amenities:

2:37 - Transportation to the parks

4:18 - "Free" Parking

5:11 - Extended dining reservation window

6:48 - Fastpass+ reservation window (currently suspended)

8:24 - Dining plan (currently suspended)

9:50 - Being in the Disney bubble

12:27 - Magical Express goes away in 2022

14:48 - How big a loss is Magical Express?

16:52 - Changes to Extra Magic Hours and the value of the new extra magic mornings

21:27 - Is staying on site still worth it to us?

23:16 - Ways to save money and still stay on site (Hotwire deals)

26:25 - Disney dos and don'ts

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Episode Description

Park hopping is back for 2021, but is it worth it during Disney's reopening? We discuss the pros and cons and whether park hopping is worth the price during Disney World's limited reopening. We also chat park hopping strategies to take advantage of, plus a quick review on all your ticket options for the year and what you need to know about park pass reservations.

Do you think park hopping will be worth it this year? Let us know by e-mailing us disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com!

Episode Notes

2:23 - Disney World ticket basics

4:38 - Buying dated tickets

6:43 - Park pass reservations primer

8:11 - Will there be a price increase in 2021?

11:17 - Park hopping (Number to call: 407.560.5000)

13:01 - Is park hopping worth it?

17:01 - Park hopping tips and strategies

20:46 - Disney dos and don'ts

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Episode Description

We debate the best times to visit Walt Disney World in 2021, which is arguably an exercise in educated guessing this year! We also discuss what's new and coming to the parks including Remy's Ratatouille Adventure. Also, which hotels are coming back and when?

What do you think are the best times to visit Disney World this year? Anything coming to the parks you're excited about? Let us know by e-mailing us disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com!

Episode Notes

3:38 - What's not coming until 2022

4:44 - Disney's increased capacity (Disney Tourist Blog)

6:19 - Disney hotels reopening in 2021

9:25 - Remy's Ratatouille Adventure

10:45 - Harmonious

12:13 - New restaurants

13:36 - Star Wars Galactic Cruiser coming in 2021?

15:00 - Should you visit Disney World in January/February?

16:36 - Spring predictions

18:18 - What to know about visiting WDW in summer 2021

20:08 - September - the best time to visit this year?

22:26 - Fall and Holiday crowds in 2021

25:07 - Disney dos or don'ts

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Episode Description

Happy new year, everyone! There's a lot to be excited about Disney-wise in 2021 so we discuss what we're looking forward to in the new year across all Disney brands.

What are you looking most forward to Disney-wise? Let us know by e-mailing us disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com!

Episode Notes

1:55 - Disneyland reopening

5:15 - Nighttime spectaculars

8:39 - Epcot improvements

11:32 - 50th anniversary celebrations

13:49 - New Disney+ content (Disney Hacks podcast running the info down)

15:07 - Marvel content

16:37 - The obvious

19:41 - Disney dos and don'ts

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Episode Description

We close out 2020 at the Magic Kingdom, where else? We take a look at how social distancing is working on attractions in Tomorrowland, Liberty Square, Frontierland, and Adventureland and look forward to 2021. If you're looking for Fantasyland, check out Episode 149.

Thanks for listening everyone!

Let us know if you hear of any updates to what's going on at Magic Kingdom attractions since it's totally changing all the time. E-mail us disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com!

Episode Notes

2:39 - Astro Orbiter

3:44 - Buzz Lightyear

4:27 - Space Mountain

6:15 - Haunted Mansion

9:32 - Big Thunder and Splash Mountain

10:39 - Jungle Cruise

12:55 - Pirates

13:36 - Magic Carpets of Aladdin

14:05 - Swiss Family Treehouse

15:31 - The last Disney do or don't of 2020!

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Episode Description

Magic Kingdom has so many attractions that we broke social distancing adjustments at the park into two parts! In Part I, we discuss what's closed, what's new, and break down all the social distancing guidelines in Fantasyland - including an attraction whose wait times are severely affected by social distancing.

If you've visited Disney World recently, what attraction in Fantasyland seemed to slow down the most due to social distancing? Let us know by e-mailing us disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com!

Episode Notes

2:06 - What's closed

4:04 - Christmas mini-fireworks

4:42 - Magic Kingdom shows' social distancing measures

5:29 - Mad Tea Party

6:33 - Dumbo

8:02 - Barnstormer

9:24 - Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid

10:11 - Winnie the Pooh

10:46 - Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

13:59 - Regal Carousel

15:27 - Peter Pan

16:26 - It's a Small World

18:36 - Disney dos and don'ts

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Episode Description

Disney World has been open again for half a year now and Disney has added a lot of magic into the parks. Tune in to hear what's new to get you ready for your trips in the future! From attractions to park hopping to dining to characters, there's a lot of fun new stuff in the parks right now.

What is your favorite addition to the parks recently? Let us know by e-mailing us disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com!

Episode Notes

1:49 - Increased park capacity

7:45 - Rise of the Resistance virtual queue changes

11:49 - Park hopping

13:52 - No magic bands

14:47 - Christmas Castle Wrapping

17:25 - Mobile order/takeout

19:19 - Characters at hotels

20:43 - Increasing capacity on attractions

21:35 - Grand Floridian walkway

23:41 - Disney dos and don'ts

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