Disney Deciphered: a Disney World planning podcast

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...

Episode Description Are you, your family, or close friends a member of the United States military? In today's podcast we review the best military discounts at Disney World with Renee Virata, a longtime military family member and writer of  Tales of One Mom's Mess . Find out how to get the best ticket and hotel discounts and learn all about Shades of Green - including when non-active military membe...

Episode Description Have you heard of DVC rentals before? They are a great way to stay on site at Disney properties and save money in the process, but things can get pretty confusing. We break down what you need to know about renting DVC points for Disney stays and chat about how you can save money doing it. Plus, a must hear Disney do for DVC rentals! Got any DVC rental tips to share? We'd love t...

Episode Description In part 2 of our winter trip report, we take an in-depth look at some of the new offerings at Walt Disney World, including possible changes to rider switch, the Festival of the Arts, Mickey and Minnie's Surprise Celebration, and more! We also check in with Disney Skyliner construction and end with a bunch of miscellaneous tips gleaned from Joe's trip. If you like what you hear,...

Episode Description Joe recaps his quick weekend trip with his 3 year old son. Flight changes, touring plan changes, and more! Plus tips for hotels, rope dropping, and how to handle Toy Story Land! Hope you enjoy the report. Have you been to Disney recently? We'd love to hear your experiences and tips, please share them by e-mailing us at disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com. If you like what you hea...

Episode Description Desperate times call for desperate measures, so Joe decided to plan a last minute trip to Walt Disney World. What does planning a trip to Disney World in a few weeks look like? We take a look at Joe's planning process for last minute trips including flights, hotels, Fastpass strategies, dining reservations, and more! Have you ever planned a last minute trip? We'd love to hear y...

Episode Description Traveling with food allergies, especially kids' food allergies, can be stressful. But it doesn't have to be! Kim Tate from the Vacations Mavens podcast drops by to discuss her experiences with Disney and her daughter's food allergies and shares tips for protecting your children while still having a magical time. She also shares some practical tips for traveling with food allerg...

Episode Description If you're lucky enough to get a few hours away from the kids at Walt Disney World, you can have a blast on an adults only Disney date night. On today's episode we take a look at our favorite things to do with our spouses when we have childcare and also share some tips about where to find childcare on Disney property. If you have ideas, we'd love for you to connect with us and s...

Episode Description It's January which means many of us are starting to plan our Walt Disney World vacations. In today's episode, Leslie and Joe map out their Disney World planning timelines and discuss all the key dates you need to remember when you're planning your Disney vacation. While planning isn't one size fits all, the episode should help you figure out what you need to do before your trip...

Episode Description Leslie and Joe continue their quick looks at Disney resorts with the Yacht & Beach Club, Disney's deluxe resorts set on Crescent Lake between Epcot and Hollywood Studios. We chat room types, DVC, Stormalong Bay, and all the reasons why you should or should not stay there! If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with others you think might enjoy it. Also, we'd apprec...

Episode Description Everyone's excited about Star Wars Galaxy's Edge but Walt Disney World has a lot more to offer in 2019. We take a look at what we're excited to see come to Disney World in 2019 and even take a peek beyond. Looking at the schedule there's a lot of non Star Wars stuff to be excited about, but we're sure we missed a news item or two. Please, reach out and share with us what you're...

Episode Description What is Memory Maker and is it worth the money? We answer these questions in today's episode - discussing our favorite things about Memory Maker, potential drawbacks to buying Memory Maker, and ultimately whether we think it's worth the cost. Plus, tips to save money on your Memory Maker cost that we use and love! If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with others...

Episode Notes We tackle your listener questions about the best times to eat on busy days, free dining, whether Disney After hours is worth the money, and more! Plus a few stray thoughts on Memory Maker in preparation for an upcoming episode. Thanks to everyone who submitted questions and feel free to submit more if you have them! If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with others you...

Episode Description What do you need to know if you're planning on taking a trip to Disneyland? We discuss differences between the west and east coast parks as Leslie educates Joe about the ins and outs of planning a Disneyland vacation. From MaxPass to dining to differences in crowd calendars, we cover it all and take a deep dive into the happiest place on earth! If you like what you hear, please...