Disney Deciphered: a Disney World planning podcast
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Episodes
Ep. 378 - Walt Disney World vs. Disneyland Ride Showdown!
Ep. 377 - Ride Guide: Epcot Space Rides
Space Ride Guide 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 We continue our Ride Guide series with the Space rides in Epcot - Spaceship Earth and Mission Space. We discuss whether you might want a barf bag on Mission Space and whether Spaceship ...
Ep. 376 - What to Do at Disney on an Adults Only Trip
Disney Adults 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 We conclude our Disney age guides with the best age group - Disney adults! We discuss where to stay, what to eat, and how to make the most out of your time in Walt Disney World on an adult...
Ep. 375 - After Hours Parties at Walt Disney World
After Hours Parties 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 On today’s episode we discuss after hours parties - holiday parties and other offerings. These tickets cost extra money, but are they worth it? We chat about why we love after hour p...
Ep. 374 - Why It's Worth Visiting the Disneyland 70th Celebration
Disneyland 70th 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 Not to be outdone, Leslie also went on a media trip - to check out Disneyland 70th celebration. She tells us why the 70th is first visiting, including entertainment option, merchandise, ...
Ep. 373 - Is Epic Universe a Disney Killer?
Epic Universe 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 Universal’s third* theme park, Epic Universe, is now open! Joe had the chance to experience it courtesy of Universal’s hospitality for a media event, but we wanted to bring on someone who ...
Ep. 372 - What We Dislike about Walt Disney World
Ep. 371 - Renting a Car at Walt Disney World
Car Rental 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 We discuss the pros and cons of renting a car at Walt Disney World. Why you should rent, how to save money, and what you need to think about when renting a car. Plus, we argue about Disney do...
Ep. 370 - Tiana's Bayou Adventure and Haunted Mansion Ride Guide
Tiana’s and Haunted Mansion 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 We continue our Walt Disney World ride guide series with Tiana’s Bayou Adventure (one of Disney’s newest attractions) and Haunted Mansion (one of Disney’s oldest). What can y...
Ep. 369 - Guide to Visiting Walt Disney World w/ Tweens and Teens
Disney with Teens 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 We continue our Walt Disney World by age series with those pesky adolescents, tweens and teens! We discuss where to stay and what to do as usual but also chat a bit about what it looks...
Ep. 368 - Tips for Doing Disneyland in One Day
One Day in Disneyland 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 recently took a one day trip to Disneyland with two teenagers. We break down her strategy for riding every Lightning Lane attraction while still stopping to smell the roses ...
Ep. 367 - Should You Visit Disney or Universal This Summer?
Universal vs. Disney This Summer 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 With Epic Universe opening up at Universal Orlando this summer, Leslie and Joe discuss whether you should visit Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, or both this summer...
Ep. 366 - Why the Disney Treasure is Better than the Disney Wish
Ep. 365 - Disney Wishes for Disney Deciphered
Disney wishes 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 and Joe have some fun and come up with some Disney wishes for each other. Leslie’s are much better than Joe’s. We discuss things we think the other person should try and also have s...
Ep. 364 - What to Do at Walt Disney World w/ School Aged Children
Ep. 363 - Make the Most out of Your Disney Vacation w/ a Split Stay
Ep. 362 - Why the Disney Treasure Might Be Disney Cruise Line's Best Ship
Disney Treasure 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 Joe sailed a 7 night Eastern Caribbean Cruise on the Disney Treasure - he’s got a lot of thoughts - and now you’re gonna hear about it! Find out why the Disney Treasure is Joe’s new favo...
Ep. 361 - Avoid Overspending on These Things at Disney
Don’t Overspend at Disney! 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 It’s no secret that Walt Disney World vacations are expensive, but did you know there are things many guests pay for that they could probably skip? In today’s episode, we disc...
Ep. 360 - New Disneyland Lessons for Leslie
Gumball Rally 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 was at Disneyland Resort for a short trip - she attended a conference and did the Gumball Rally (check it out on MiceChat!) Due to the unique circumstances of her trip she tackled D...
Ep. 359 - 5 Ups and 1 Big Down from Joe's Jan WDW Trip (Trip Report)
Travelmation Retreat 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 Joe visited Walt Disney World in January for the annual Travelmation Retreat. He snuck some time into the parks while getting to try a bunch of new things. We chat about five things...
Ep. 358 - The Best Lightning Lane Product for Your Family?
Lightning Lane Breakdown 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 OK - so we think Disney has finally settled on all the line shortening products they are going to offer: Lightning Lane Single Pass, Lighting Lane Multi Pass, Lightning Lane Pre...
Ep. 357 - Guide to Visiting WDW w/ Babies & Toddlers
Disney w/ Babies & Toddlers 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 We’re starting a new series at Disney Deciphered - we’re putting together mini-guides for Walt Disney World trips by age group! In today’s episode we’re starting with bab...
Ep. 356 - When to Visit Disneyland in 2025
Disneyland in 2025 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 With all the closures in Disney World for the year, is 2025 the year to visit Disneyland? Leslie and Joe discuss that very idea and go over the various dates, festivals, and events yo...
Ep. 355 - Joe's December Holiday Trip
WDW Holiday Trip 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 Joe visited Walt Disney World in December to enjoy the holiday offerings. He tried out some new things so we go through some of Disney’s holiday offerings and give them all a thumbs up ...
Ep. 354 - Is Staying Club Level at Disney World Worth It?
Club Level at WDW 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 On today’s episode, we talk about club level at Walt Disney World! What do you get when you stay club level and where can you do it? Who does the splurge make sense for? How can you sq...
Ep. 353 - When to Visit Disney World in 2025
When to visit WDW in 2025 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 Happy new year! Disney Deciphered kicks the new year off with our annual when to visit episode, with a slight twist this year: should you even visit Walt Disney World in 2025 w...
What We've Been Watching on Disney+
Disney+ 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 Merry Christmas and happy holidays everyone! We're taking a hiatus for the holiday, but here are some of our picks for what to watch on Disney+ while on holiday. Talk to you in the new year! Wha...
Ep. 351 - Joe's Christmas Trip w/ a 7yo
Christmas Cheer 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 Today’s episode is a bit different - Joe and Leslie talk about his last minute planning for his weekend trip with his 7 year old daughter and then we shared one of the live trip reports ...
Ep. 350 - What To Expect on a Very Merrytime Christmas Cruise
Very Merrytime Cruises 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 On today’s episode we chat about Leslie’s recent Very Merrytime Cruise on the Disney Magic. What makes a Very Merrytime Cruise different from regular Disney cruise offerings? We d...