Disney Deciphered: a Disney World planning podcast

Episode Description The D23 Expo happened in Anaheim this past weekend and Disney dropped a bunch of new parks news and clarified some old parks news. We've got a summary of all the news coming out with a focus on what's coming in 2020! Epcot Forever. What Disney parks news has you most excited? Did you find some of the announcements underwhelming? Let us know by e-mailing us disneydeciphered AT g...

Episode Description Saddle on up to our Frontierland Guide, where we discuss some of our favorite rides in the Magic Kingdom, a show whose rumored demise has been greatly exaggerated, and the best toppings bar west of the Mississippi! What are your favorite parts of Frontierland? Did you ever play Oregon Trail? Let us know by e-mailing us disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com. Thanks for listening! Ep...

Episode Description Have you heard of club level rooms at Disney resorts? We talk to Christy Pudyk of Pack Your Pixie Dust and the DCL Podcast about what club level at Disney means, what perks and benefits you receive, what the best club level experiences are at Disney World, and how much it's going to cost you. Have you ever stayed club level? Is the experience worth the cost? E-mail us your thou...

Episode Description On our last trip report of the summer, Joe checks in about his recent trip to Aulani: a Disney Resort and Spa in Hawaii. Why Disney playing second fiddle at the resort makes Aulani one of the best experiences ever, plus some tips and tricks about how to make the most of your vacation when visiting Aulani. Have you been to Aulani? Do you consider it "Disney" enough for a Disney...

Episode Description We've got a trip report from Paris, as Joe took his daughter to Disneyland Paris last month. Why does Parc Disneyland feel so great and Parc Studios feel so...not? What can the US parks learn from Disneyland Paris? How can you save money if you're visiting? All this and more in the latest episode of Disney Deciphered! Have you been to Disneyland Paris? Let us know your thoughts...

Episode Description We chat about all the dining options, characters, merchandise, and fun things to do in Adventureland  besides attractions. Did you know that there's a Pirates Adventure? Our favorite quick service snack? We discuss all this and more on today's episode! What did we miss in Adventureland? E-mail us your thoughts at disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com. Episode Notes 1:16 - Pirates A...

Episode Description We continue our land by land guide with a look at the rides and attractions in Adventureland. It's almost as jam packed as Fantasyland, but do the attractions hold up? Plus, some thoughts on how Adventureland is a bit of a missed opportunity. Do you have a favorite attraction in Adventureland? What are your must rides? E-mail us your thoughts at disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT co...

Episode Description   Walt Disney World may have so many on-property hotels that you've lost count, but on-site hotels at the Disneyland Resort are a much rarer commodity. There are only three hotels owned by Disney in Anaheim: the Grand Californian, the Disneyland Hotel, and Paradise Pier. Leslie has stayed in all three and shares her thoughts on the prices, locations, and amenities of each.    H...

Episode Description Star Wars Galaxy's Edge crowds have surprised at Disneyland. What does that mean for Fall 2019 at Disney World? When should you plan for upcoming 2019-2020 Disney vacations? We tackle that and news and notes from around Disney in this episode of Disney Deciphered. Let us help you as you decide when to next visit! Any news we missed? E-mail us at disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT co...

Episode Description Leslie and Joe talk about their favorite ways to maximize off site stays when visiting Walt Disney World. Just because you're not at a Disney hotel doesn't mean you have to miss out on all the magic! How to save money, avoid lines, and more!   Got off site tips for us? Let us know at disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com.   Episode Notes Disney Annual Pass Calculator 1:20 - Rent a...

Episode Description We visit Liberty Square as we continue our land by land guides. Join us as we discuss the details we love in the land, the attractions, and the history show that we didn't even realize existed and that we've put into our next touring plan. What are your favorite parts of Liberty Square? Any tips or things you enjoy that we missed? Let us know by e-mailing us at disneydeciphered...

Episode Description Leslie recently went back to Aulani, Disney's Hawaiian resort, so we talk about her trip and her best tips for people who plan to visit. Is Aulani still an amazing resort or has it lost its shine? It can get pretty expensive so Leslie gives her honest opinion about how the resort feels these days. Have you been to Aulani? Let us know your thoughts by e-mailing us at disneydecip...

Episode Description Leslie got to check out Star Wars Galaxy's Edge on opening day! We're releasing our episode with her impressions and overall rating of the land a little bit early since I'm sure a lot of you want to hear how it feels to be on the edge of the galaxy. We talk the surprisingly mild crowds on opening day, merchandise, the height of droids, blue milk, and of course what it feels lik...

Episode Description Staying at Disney World hotels has benefits , but did you know there are a lot of great reasons to stay off-site at Disney World, too? In today's episode we look at some of our favorite benefits to staying off-site and chat about how different off-site offerings might be the best option for you and your family. Do you and your family enjoy staying off-site? We'd love to hear yo...

Episode Description Ya gotta eat. So Leslie and Joe put together their best tips for saving money when dining at Disney World. We mostly focus on how to save money on eating IN the parks, though we touch on how you can save money by bringing your own food as well. We also discuss whether the Disney Dining Plan is worth the cost. What are your best tips for saving money on dining at Disney? Let us...

Episode Description We finish things up in our Fantasyland Guide by taking a look at signature dining in Fantasyland - Be Our Guest and Cinderella's Royal Table. We also chat about the merchandise options, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, and debate the merits of Early Morning Magic. Since it was a short episode, we've attached an excerpt from our Disney Deciphered Unfiltered episode, a bonus episode tha...

Episode Description In February, Joe got to check out Tokyo DisneySea, considered by many to be the best Disney theme park in the world. Does DisneySea live up to the hype? How difficult is it to navigate with crowds and the language barrier? What makes Tokyo DisneySea so special? We discuss all this and more in the latest episode of Disney Deciphered! Plus, some tips if you're planning to visit....

Episode Description We continue our land by land guides with Part II of our Fantasyland guide. We take an extended look at where the best character meet and greets are, what to eat if you're doing quick service, and why you might want to take a picture next to a bathroom. Who are your favorite characters to meet in Fantasyland? Do you enjoy eating at any of the quick service restaurants? We'd love...

Episode Description We continue our land by land guide series with Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom. Fantasyland is  so  expansive that we decided to break it up into two parts. In our Fantasyland Guide Part I, we take a look at all the rides and attractions. We discuss our favorites and share some tips about how to handle the queues. Spoiler alert: we love Fantasyland! What are your favorite attr...

Episode Description Should you use a Disney travel agent? Patty Holliday from  No Guilt Life  swings by the podcast to talk the benefits of using a Disney travel agent, what travel agents can do for you, and how to find a travel agent that best fits your Disney needs. She also continues the runDisney peer pressure and the worst part about being a Disney travel agent. Have you ever used a Disney tr...

Episode Description Have you ever considered participating in a runDisney event? Wondering what makes runDisney races special? Steve Kriese of the DCL Podcast drops by the podcast today to try to convince Leslie and Joe to participate in a runDisney event. He shares all the basics about what makes runDisney events magical, how to sign up for your first event, and why you won't regret participating...

Episode Description Disney has been releasing a lot of news about coming attraction and changes to Walt Disney World in the past few weeks. We break it all down for you and discuss what you need to know if you have an upcoming trip! Ticket price increases, Star Wars Galaxy's Edge updates, changes at Epcot and the Halloween party, and more! Are you excited about all the things coming to Disney Worl...

Episode Description Welcome to a new series on Disney Deciphered! Over time, we will take a look at the different lands of Walt Disney World one by one, starting with Tomorrowland in the Magic Kingdom. We hope these more in depth looks at Tomorrowland's attractions, dining options (or lack thereof), and special events will help you as you plan your trip to Walt Disney World. What's your favorite a...

Episode Description If you're traveling in a group, chances are you'll often have some "non-riders": members of your party who aren't interested in riding all the attractions. In today's episode we give our favorite things to do when not riding attractions. Don't just sit around in boredom waiting, try some of these things so you can keep enjoying the magic of the Disney parks while you wait! What...

Episode Description Disney dropped a surprise announcement about the opening dates for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in Orlando and Anaheim so we had to drop a surprise bonus episode to break it all down! Twenty minutes of geeking out and getting excited about what is shaping up to be an awesome addition to the Disney parks. Are you as excited as we are? Planning to go for opening? We'd love to hear yo...