The Disney Points Podcast

With Happy Entry, Standby Passes, Entry Request and Premier Access, there's a lot to understand about Tokyo Disneyland & Disney Sea. Serena from @passionforpoints is here to decipher it all for us, and to share how and why she booked a Tokyo Disneyland Hotel and tickets using credit card miles. Enjoy this overview of the two parks, and learn what attractions, restaurants and treats to prioriti...

Richard Kerr is a Walt Disney World Annual Passholder and self-proclaimed Disney bougie Adult, who identifies with Buzz Lightyear and loves Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. He's also Senior Director of BILT Rewards, and on today's episode explains why everyone (not just renters) should have a BILT card in their wallet. Anyone can sign up at BILT.com and begin earning BILT points good for 1.25 redemp...

First off: if you're considering the current Southwest Airlines Companion pass promo, Kim's got you covered! We'll discuss pros and cons in the first five minutes of the epiosde. Second: Convention Rate Tickets are the greatest Disney hack around. Listen to how we have both used this trick to save hundreds on our Disney Tickets. Sam will share about her experience rope-dropping Disney Springs' Gid...

Kim is back from an epic Disney World trip (and already planning her next one, which Sam will try to crash). Because it was a split stay, you'll hear the pros and cons of both staying on property at the Dolphin with Marriott points, and off property using Hyatt points. She'll share how she got upgraded at both hotels, the strategy that saved her 35% on park tickets, all the food she ate plus a Gen...

You're going to love hearing from our resident Hyatt Hype guy Geoff, here to explain why travel hackers are obsessed with Hyatt and what it has to do with Disney. Geoff uses points to save thousands on trips for his family of 7--or getaways with his wife--at Hyatts in Puerto Rico, Cancun, & the Sail Rock Resort at Turks & Caicos. Hear how he recommends fast-tracking the coveted Globalist s...

Links for purchasing discounted conference rate tickets are hiding in plain site all over the internet. Listen as Melissa from 10X Travel teaches us how to find the tickets, and why it's perfectly fine to use these public friends-and-family links to buy admission for your next trip. She also shares lots of other tips and tricks, including why she recommends getting a Landry's card, her favorite pl...

Kim and Sam are hitting the ground running this year: finishing credit card minimum spends, planning their next moves, trying to figure out when to travel with school-age kids and more. They're also sharing some non-credit card ways they're earning travel money this year, as well as giving you a sneak peek into Season 2's upcoming episodes! 

Remember when Kim & I were confused by Genie Plus? @ashleygetsaround swooped in and saved the day. Turns out she's not only a wizard at finding the cheapest business class flights and hacking American Airlines status--she also once had a Walt Disney World cast member remark that they'd never seen someone ride so many rides in one day using Genie Plus! Ashely breaks down different ways to use Genie...

Jamie @man_mac85 is a D.C. Firefighter who grew up loving Disney World and now takes his family of five whenever he can. A DVC owner at Old Key West, he's not loyal to one airline and prefers earning and using flexible points and miles to book flights. Listen as he shares about his split stay between their home resort and the Waldorf Astoria, a property he loves and can stay in for free one night...

Do you know how to get a wake-up call from Mickey? What about landing a free tour at Animal Kingdom Lodge or Grand Floridian? South Florida resident and pixie pass holder Monique is also an expert when it comes to saving money and finding fun free things to do on Walt Disney World property. She's sharing her favorite magical moments at Disney including how to score the best dining reservation duri...

Sam booked the Walt Disney World Dolphin Deluxe Resort on Marriott points; listen to why she loved it and and to what she'll do differently when she stays there again! She's also sharing how she saved almost $400 on transportation, spent only $800 on food for a family of five over eight days, all about the deluxe resort perks, and tips for Hollywood Studios & EPCOT, including virtual queues.

Have you noticed all the elevated credit card offers available? We're breaking down our favorites and explaining ways to use them for Disney trips! We're covering the elevated Southwest Airlines personal cards (and how to use them for companion passes), The Chase Sapphire Reserve (ends 12/1), Ink Business Unlimited & Cash, the Venture Rewards and the Citi Premier. Thanks for finding us on Inst...

Kim planned a Disney trip! She's using Marriott points to stay on property as Disney World, and we're talking at length about how the Swan, Dolphin and Swan Reserve compare to renting DVC. Plus, you'll learn even more ways to save money on tickets by combining credit card promos and shopping portals like TopCashBack. Because we love a deal, we'll share how we feed our families when there's no free...

Did you know you could open a business card with as little as $100 in annual side income? This bonus episode is all about business cards: detailed tricks to filling out applications (just be honest), why you should consider business cards, how close together to open them (and when to close them), what to do if you're not approved right away, and how it all affects your credit score. Plus, Sam is s...

Summer didn't fall in love with Walt Disney World until she was an adult, but then she fell hard. She just recently became a DVC owner, and has taken fourteen trips in the past five years, hacking each trip better every time. One of her secrets is playing travel agent for her family of origin--the six of them open cards, pool all their points and travel together! Listen as Summer talks about her g...

Kim's family hacked Universal Orlando passes this year, and they've visited the parks four different times! She's sharing how they fly to Orlando on the cheap, how to status match your SW Companion pass to Frontier airlines, why she loves the Hyatt at the Orlando airport, how she hacked Unlimited Express passes and more.

Sam's back from Disneyland Paris, and in this episode we're covering everything from transportation, tickets, hotels and food, to how many days to spend in Disneyland Paris and Walt Disney Studios.  Credit Cards mentioned in this post: Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card

Did you know it's possible to perpetually open Chase cards and earn more Ultimate Rewards? Listen as Heather from @Homeschoolingonpoints explains her methodology for funding all her Disney trips with Chase Ultimate Rewards! She's an expert on opening Ink Business cards, and we discuss how to open a business card with a side income as low as $500. She's also reopened American Express cards, and exp...

Beth from @vfamilytravelonpoints hacks points & miles Disney trips for her family of six. Listen as she explains all the ways she pays for tickets--from Capital One miles, to Swagbucks, bank bonuses, selling items around her house and more!

Kim & Chelsea from @Disneypointgals www.disneypointgals.com own AND rent Disney Vacation Club (Disney's version of a timeshare). You can save over 50% booking a DVC villa or studio at a Deluxe Resort, and end up paying hardly more than you would at a value or moderate resort on property at Walt Disney World! 

Want to pay $6 to bring a companion with you every time you fly Southwest Airlines? October begins companion pass season, when you can earn one or two companion fares for your family simply by opening two or three credit cards. We're breaking it down for you in this episode featuring a bonus portion from an expert, Beth of @vfamilytravelonpoints Credit Cards mentioned in this episode: Southwest Ra...

Listen as we share beginner best practices such as staying aware of Chase's 5/24 rule, maximizing Player 2 mode, taking advantage of Business Cards, how we stay organized, workarounds for authorized users and more!

Join Kim and Sam on our first episode where we talk about how we got into Disney on points & miles in the first place!