Disney Deciphered: a Disney World planning podcast

On today's episode, we discuss Disney habits others have that we don't get, plus some of our Disney habits that people don't get about us! 02:04 - Pin Trading 05:30 - Collectible Popcorn Buckets 08:09 - LARPing, sorta 10:18 - Disney Bounding 12:36 - Premium Seating 14:37 - Dessert Parties 16:05 - Fish Extenders on DCL 18:21 - Enormous Strollers 20:47 - Car Rental 22:27 - Disney ruts 23:32 - Boarding Cruises Late 24:39 - Disney dos and don'ts

Transportation Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! Looking to plan a Disney parks or a cruise vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you, helping you get the best discount, at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Episode Description A long overdue update of our Walt Disney World Transportation 101 episode! We discuss planes (sorta), trains, automobiles, and boats that can help you get around Walt Disney World property. Plus, some tips about how to best utilize these transportation options and how they affect your vacation planning. What's your favorite form of Disney transportation? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on social media , or leaving a comment on our Youtube page . You can also follow us on Instagram ! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 01:23 - Is Disney transportation free? 04:09 - Bus transportation at Walt Disney World 10:12 - Monorail transportation 13:39 - Boating transportation at Walt Disney World 15:53 - Skyliner 20:01 - Rideshare options including Minnie Vans 23:40 - Airport transportation 24:51 - Walking around Walt Disney World 27:04 - How does transportation affect your hotel choices? 31:06 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 Apple Podcasts , 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 Bluesky and Instagram ! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

00:43 - What are we considering bars and lounges? 03:09 - Magic Kingdom bars and lounges 08:59 - Epcot bars and lounges 18:50 - Hollywood Studios bars and lounges 25:18 - Animal Kingdom bars and lounge 28:07 - Disney dos and don'ts

Disney Destinations Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! Looking to plan a Disney parks or a cruise vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you, helping you get the best discount, at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Episode Description We discuss world destinations we want to visit inspired by Disney! Connect with us by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on social media , or leaving a comment on our Youtube page . You can also follow us on Instagram ! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 03:02 - US Destinations we want to visit because of Disney 11:26 - Disney inspired European destinations 15:32 - Other destinations inspired by Disney 23:41 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 Apple Podcasts , 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 Bluesky and Instagram ! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

00:43 - Snow White's Enchanted Wish background 03:57 - Attraction runthrough 08:25 - Who is the attraction for/not for 09:52 - Minimizing wait times 11:39 - Tier ranking 12:45 - Pinocchio's Daring Journey background 13:39 - Attraction run through 16:44 - Who is the attraction for/not for 17:36 - Minimizing wait times 19:10 - Tier ranking 21:51 - Disney dos and don'ts Andrew Tamagno - https://www.instagram.com/p/DdE-FnmP87X/

Enchanting Extras Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! Looking to plan a Disney parks or a cruise vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you, helping you get the best discount, at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Episode Description We discuss Enchanting Extras at Walt Disney World and which ones we would spend our time and money on. Connect with us by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on social media , or leaving a comment on our Youtube page . You can also follow us on Instagram ! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 01:35 - Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique 04:42 - Fireworks viewing 08:18 - Other Magic Kingdom Enchanting Extras 09:31 - Harmony Barbershop 10:16 - Epcot Enchanting Extras 14:18 - Hollywood Studios Enchanting Extras 17:19 - Animal Kingdom Enchanting Extras 19:12 - Other Enchanting Extras to consider 24:29 - 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 Apple Podcasts , 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 Bluesky and Instagram ! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

Disneyland heat Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! Looking to plan a Disney parks or a cruise vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you, helping you get the best discount, at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Episode Description Beat the heat at Disneyland Resort, where it does get hot, with Leslie's advice and tips! Connect with us by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on social media , or leaving a comment on our Youtube page . You can also follow us on Instagram ! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 01:07 - Disneyland trip overview 03:19 - When does it get hot at Disneyland? 05:06 - Adjusting general strategy based on heat 06:26 - Where to eat when it's hot in Disneyland 08:39 - Good dining options in California Adventure 09:26 - Hotel restaurant options? 11:12 - Quick service options 15:39 - Queue considerations and best rides 23:06 - General tips 27:36 - 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 Apple Podcasts , 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 Bluesky and Instagram ! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

Norwegian Fjords Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! Looking to plan a Disney parks or a cruise vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you, helping you get the best discount, at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Episode Description One last cruise report for the summer! Joe sailed on the Disney Dream out of the UK to Norway to visit the fjords. We discuss beautiful scenery, the English Channel, Maelstrom, extended family cruising, and a whole lot more on this bucket list trip. Connect with us by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on social media , or leaving a comment on our Youtube page . You can also follow us on Instagram ! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 02:02 - Pre-cruise in London 04:38 - Transportation to the port in Southampton 07:33 - Norwegian Fjords Itinerary 14:19 - Haugesund and Olden 22:21 Alesund and Stavanger 31:56 - Money in Europe 35:21 - Disney vs. 3rd Party Excursions 37:04 - Was the cruise worth it? 39:33 - 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 Apple Podcasts , 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 Bluesky and Instagram !

Lindblad Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! Looking to plan a Disney parks or a cruise vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you, helping you get the best discount, at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Episode Description Joe recently was invited to check out the Arctic Circle with National Geographic/Lindblad expeditions. We talk about expedition cruising, what makes it a bit rough yet still comfortable, polar bears, beautiful scenery, beach landings, and a whole lot more. Greenland, I was unfamiliar with your game. Connect with us by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on social media , or leaving a comment on our Youtube page . You can also follow us on Instagram ! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 03:45 - What is a National Geographic/Lindblad Expedition? 10:56 - Does Lindblad work for less active folks? 15:41 - Cruise itinerary 19:05 - A Typical Expedition Day 27:25 - What was the National Geographic Explorer vessel like? 30:18 - Seasickness? 32:50 - Equipment needed for expedition cruising 34:42 - Who should consider trying National Geographic/Lindblad Expeditions? 37:57 - Lindblad vs. Adventures by Disney 42:47 - Overall National Geographic/Lindblad review 44:27 - 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 Apple Podcasts , 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 Bluesky and Instagram ! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

D23 2026 Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you, helping you get the best discount, at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Episode Description D23 had a bunch of announcements - we discuss all the parks news worth knowing! Connect with us by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on social media , or leaving a comment on our Youtube page . You can also follow us on Instagram ! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 02:36 - Animal Kingdom announcements 09:10 - Hollywood Studios announcements 11:32 - EPCOT announcements 13:33 - Magic Kingdom announcements 17:43 - International Parks announcements 19:11 - Disney Cruise Line announcements 22:08 - Disney's California Adventure announcements 26:18 - Disneyland announcements 28:37 - Closing Thoughts 33:47 - 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 Apple Podcasts , 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 Bluesky and Instagram ! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

01:23 Avengers Campus background 02:25 Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout background 04:02 Queue and Attraction 10:40 Who is Mission Breakout for/not for? 12:39 Lightning Lane and Line strategies 15:47 Tier ranking 18:04 Spiderman: WEB Slingers background, queue, and attraction 25:51 Lightning Lane and Line strategies 28:00 Tier Ranking 30:33 Disney dos and don'ts

01:13 Things disney is already updating/will never update 02:33 Magicband+ 05:20 Epcot lighting 06:23 Closed counter service areas 08:06 Naming conventions 10:05 Animal Kingdom at night 11:44 My Disney Experience app 12:58 Attraction fixes 17:55 Guest experience 21:36 Creativity from Imagineering on new attractions 22:31 More transportation options 25:30 Disney dos and don'ts

01:21 Disney Springs bus changes 06:52 Grand Floridian Gingerbread House is no more 11:18 Carousel of Progress changes 13:56 Holiday announcements 16:31 2 Day Discounted Ticket 18:32 Disney Cruise Line promotions 21:26 Disneyland Discounts 25:04 Oogie Boogie Bash sales lagging 27:01 Disney dos and don'ts

Leslie's Sister Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you, helping you get the best discount, at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Episode Description Leslie's sister, a relatively casual Disney fan, joined the podcast to discuss her recent trip to Disney World (and Universal). We discuss why she chose to stay off-site, her impressions, and whether she'd go back! Connect with us by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on social media , or leaving a comment on our Youtube page . You can also follow us on Instagram ! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 02:08 - Disney background 04:29 - Why offsite? 07:21 - Both Disney AND Universal? 08:50 - Disney considerations 16:55 - Magic Kingdom highlights 19:46 - EPCOT highlights 21:55 - Extending the Disney magic 24:26 - Universal 30:23 - Disney vs Universal 33:27 - 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 Apple Podcasts , 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 Bluesky and Instagram ! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

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3:45 - Beak and Barrel! 5:10 - Fantasmic! 7:53 - Muppets! 11:04 - Grogu! 13:52 - Soarin! 15:43 - Test Track! 17:14 - Disney Starlight! 18:50 - Buzz! 21:18 - Big Thunder! 22:52 - Animal Kingdom - good? 24:42 - Bluey! 28:22 - Zootopia 29:23 - Goofy Core 30:09 - 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 Apple Podcasts , 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 Bluesky and Instagram ! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

LL Strategies Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you, helping you get the best discount, at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Episode Description Leslie has an upcoming trip to Disney World and so does her sister - so we discuss pre-trip strategy in today's episode. What's your Lightning Lane booking strategy? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on social media , or leaving a comment on our Youtube page . You can also follow us on Instagram ! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 3:48 - Upcoming trip details 6:16 - Booking a hotel but not staying in it? 8:10 - Ticket decisions 10:56 - Choosing parks to use Lightning Lane at 14:57 - Booking Epcot Lightning Lanes 23:18 - Magic Kingdom Lightning Lanes 28:03 - Other trip considerations 31:32 - 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 Apple Podcasts , 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 Bluesky and Instagram ! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

2:09 - Indiana Jones background 7:26 - Indy ride run through 11:00 - Who is the attraction for/not for 13:14 - Line strategies 15:51 - Indiana Jones tier ranking 17:53 - Matterhorn basics 20:22 - Attraction run through 24:45 - Who the attraction is for/not for 27:02 - Line strategies 29:26 - Matterhorn tier rankings