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Pixar Place Hotel New! Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! If you’re planning to visit Disney World in 2024, definitely check out our Genie+ 101 episode! 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 checked out the new Pixar Place hotel at Disneyland Resort! We get her full thoughts and whether this hotel is finally worth staying at if you’re looking for a cheaper on site hotel at Disneyland - food options, the pool, fun theming, and more. Plus, Leslie had some fun celebrating Lunar New Year and checking out the Sweethearts after hours party so we chat about that as well! Are you looking forward to trying out Pixar Place? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram now! Disneyland with Kids Facebook group Trips with Tykes Disneyland Guide! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 3:43 - Pixar Place Hotel pricing and overview 5:31 - Rooms at Pixar Place 9:10 - Characters and ambience 10:43 - Pool and restaurants 13:33 - Special entrance to Disney’s California Adventure 16:16 - Is it worth staying at Pixar Place Hotel? 19:33 - Lunar New Year at Disneyland 24:04 - Sweethearts Night After Hours Party 31:47 - 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 iTunes, Stitcher, 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 Twitter and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.  

Standby Skipper New! Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! If you’re planning to visit Disney World in 2024, definitely check out our Genie+ 101 episode! 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 Ever wanted to make Genie+ a little bit easier? Tired of waking up at 7 AM? The app Standby Skipper was designed to help make life with Genie+ easier - but is the extra cost worth it? We discuss Standby Skipper, how to use it, tips for getting the most out of Genie+ using Standby Skipper, and who should consider the extra investment. Have you ever used Standby Skipper? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram now! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 1:54 - What is Standby Skipper and why are we covering it? 4:47 - How Standby Skipper makes using Genie+ easier 9:06 - Joe’s experience using Standby Skipper 15:53 - Tips for getting the most out of Standby Skipper 22:02 - Who should buy Standby Skipper? 27:53 - 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 iTunes, Stitcher, 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 Twitter and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.  

Trip Report New! Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! If you’re planning to visit Disney World in 2024, definitely check out our Genie+ 101 episode! 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 Disney for a weekend for Travelmation’s Annual Retreat and got to stay in one of his favorite resorts (Gran Destino Tower at Coronado Springs) and visited all the new offerings at EPCOT. Does Journey of Water live up to the excitement? Were the new gardens worth 4 years of waiting? Plus, Joe shares his thoughts on two of his new favorite restaurants at Walt Disney World! How do you like the new changes at EPCOT? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram now! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 3:10 - Taking a taxi from the airport 5:13 - Three Bridges (Villa Del Lago) 6:47- Staying in Gran Destino Tower at Coronado Springs 12:05 - Shiki Sai at EPCOT (new restaurant) 16:26 - Journey of Water Inspired by Moana 18:48 - World Celebration Gardens 20:40 - Luminous 23:34 - California Grill 26:32 - 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 iTunes, Stitcher, 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 Twitter and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

Disney with a Baby New! Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! If you’re planning to visit Disney World in 2024, definitely check out our Genie+ 101 episode! 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 Alex from Second Dad to the Right joins the podcast to talk about traveling to Disney with babies and toddlers. We discuss some of his favorite tips (you can find all of them in this article), including what to pack, how to rope drop with little ones, and where to stay. We even discuss why club level is good for kids. Lots of great stuff here if you’re thinking of taking little ones to Disney World, check it out! Have you brought your baby to Disney World? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram now! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 4:04 - Planning your trip with a baby 6:22 - Keeping your baby cool 7:53 - Baby care center 12:02 - Dealing with naps and sleeping 12:41- Preferred Parking 14:47 - Good rides for babies and toddlers, rider switch 17:33 - Rope dropping with a baby 21:52 - Handing tantrums 24:35 - Packing for babies and toddlers 27:43 - Hotel recommendations 33:13 - 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 iTunes, Stitcher, 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 Twitter and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.  

Disney Resort Hotels New! Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! If you’re planning to visit Disney World in 2024, definitely check out our Genie+ 101 episode! 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 Is staying at a Disney resort hotel really worth the extra money? In this week’s episode, Leslie and Joe discuss the perks of staying on site and why this might be the year to stay at a Disney resort hotel if you haven’t anymore. Plus, we go over the basics of Disney resorts and what you need to know when choosing between all the different options. What’s your favorite reason to stay on site? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram now! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 2:25 - What’s an on site Disney resort? 3:56 - Value resorts 5:59 - Moderate resorts 7:57 - Deluxe resorts 11:47 - Perks of staying at a Disney hotel 13:28 - Dining advantages 15:05 - Touring advantages 19:57 - Billing and location advantages 22:42 - The Disney bubble 23:51 - Why you should consider staying on site 29:36 - Why we like to stay on site 31:54 - 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 iTunes, Stitcher, 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 Twitter and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.  

When to go in 2024 New! Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! If you’re planning to visit Disney World in 2024, definitely check out our Genie+ 101 episode! 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 expecting low (relatively) crowds in 2024, but when’s the best time to visit Disney this year? We break the year down month by month and tell you the pros and cons you should consider when booking your Disney vacation. Plus, we have a tip for every time period of the year to help you make the most of your Disney trip! When do you want to go to Disney in 2024? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram now! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 3:55 - Jan/Feb 7:56 - March/April SB 10:25 - May 11:57 - Summer 15:47 - Sept 18:41 - Oct/Nov 21:25 - Dec 25:12 - 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 iTunes, Stitcher, 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 Twitter and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.  

Disney+ Free Dining New! Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! If you’re planning to visit Disney World in 2024, definitely check out our Genie+ 101 episode! 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 Everyone’s excited about the new “FREE” dining offer for Disney+ subscribers - but is all the food worth the hype? We break down the free dining offer and other discounts and let you know what you need to think about when choosing what offer to use for your Disney trip in 2024. We also discuss how to use your newfound freedom at Walt Disney World without park reservations and park hopping restrictions! Will you be taking advantage of the free dining offer? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram now! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 4:17 - How no park hopping restrictions should change your strategy 6:06 - How your dining will control your park choices 10:48 - Rope drop strategy with the park hopping changes 18:36 - What is the Disney Dining Plan? 24:25 - Analyzing the Disney+ free dining plan offer - is it worth it? 31:28 - 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 iTunes, Stitcher, 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 Twitter and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.  

What’s New in 2024? New! Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! If you’re planning to visit Disney World in 2024, definitely check out our Genie+ 101 episode! Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you at no cost to you as your travel agent. Bookings for 2024 are in full swing - get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today!  Episode Description 2024 doesn’t look like the most exciting year for new things at the domestic Disney theme parks, but Joe and Leslie still are excited about the year in Disney! We discuss what changes you need to know (bye park reservations in Orlando!) and also discuss what we’re anticipating in the coming year What are you looking forward to in 2024? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram now! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 2:11 - What’s new at Disney World in 2024 10:17 - Pixar Fest at Disneyland Resort 13:17 - What’s new at Epcot? 15:05 - Inside Out 2 16:45 - The holidays at Disney World 18:25 - Tokyo Disneyland 20:34 - Multigenerational trips 23:16 - 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 iTunes, Stitcher, 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 Twitter and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.  

Best Values at Walt Disney World New! Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! If you’re planning to visit Disney World this year or in 2024, definitely check out our Genie+ 101 episode! Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you at no cost to you as your travel agent. Bookings for 2024 are in full swing - get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Episode Description In today's rebroadcast episode, we take a look at some areas where you can find value at Walt Disney World. From best value hotel of the Value Hotels to best value snack, we've got you covered if you want to get the most bang for your buck at Walt Disney World! Where do you find some of the best values at Disney World? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page. You can also follow us on Instagram now! Episode Notes 4:26 - Best value park for Genie+ 7:05 - Best value resort 12:17 - Best value snack 16:24 - Best value quick service restaurant 18:49 - Best value table service restaurant 21:53 - Best value souvenir 26:49 - Best value individual lightning lane 29:07 - 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 iTunes, Stitcher, 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 Twitter and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

Quick Service Restaurants New! Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! If you’re planning to visit Disney World this year or in 2024, definitely check out our Genie+ 101 episode! Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you at no cost to you as your travel agent. Bookings for 2024 are now open - get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today!  Episode Description We follow up our Table Service restaurants episode (Episode 291) with a look at the top quick services restaurants across Walt Disney World. Which of people’s top picks are worth your time and which taste just like theme park food? Plus, a Disney do you won’t want to miss for that perfect Disney food combo. What quick service restaurants do you frequent at Disney World? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram now! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 5:22 - Magic Kingdom restaurants 10:35 - Hollywood Studios restaurants 16:29 - Animal Kingdom restaurants 22:31 - Epcot restaurants 28:45 - Miscellaneous restaurants to try 30:31 - 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 iTunes, Stitcher, 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 Twitter and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.  

Motion Sickness New! Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! If you’re planning to visit Disney World this year or in 2024, definitely check out our Genie+ 101 episode! Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you at no cost to you as your travel agent. Bookings for 2024 are now open - get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today!  Episode Description Listener Teresa reached out with a great episode idea - dealing with motion sickness at Walt Disney World. We discuss attractions you should definitely avoid, rides that will sneakily give you motion sickness, and of course attractions that are worth getting sick for. Everyone’s different and Leslie and Joe get affected in different ways but we do our best to have different situations covered! What attractions make you motion sick at Walt Disney World? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page. You can also follow us on Instagram now! Episode Notes 5:29 - Ways to deal with motion sickness 8:45 - Magic Kingdom attractions to avoid 17:30 - Epcot attractions to avoid 26:18 - Hollywood Studios attractions to avoid 31:27 - Animal Kingdom attractions to avoid 36:12 - 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 iTunes, Stitcher, 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 Twitter and Instagram!

Disney Splurges New! Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! If you’re planning to visit Disney World this year or in 2024, definitely check out our Genie+ 101 episode! Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you at no cost to you as your travel agent. Bookings for 2024 are now open - get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today!  Episode Description On the 300th episode of Disney Deciphered (thanks for listening, everyone!), we decide to treat ourselves by splurging at Walt Disney World. We discuss how we would splurge at different price points and what we think is worth the extra dollar for at Walt Disney World. From the basics to make your life easier to experiences you wouldn’t consider otherwise, we’ve got a lot of ideas that even are tempting us to splurge! What are your favorite Disney splurges? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page. You can also follow us on Instagram now! Episode Notes 2:19 - Parameters for our Disney splurges exercise 5:30 - $200 splurges 9:26 - $500 splurges 14:05 - $1000 splurges 19:29 - $2000 splurges 24:05 - $5000 splurges 32:09 - 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 iTunes, Stitcher, 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 Twitter and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.