Epcot at Walt Disney World is known for its many festivals, but the crown jewel of them all is the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Held every fall in the park since 1995, the Food & Wine Festival keeps getting larger and held for an even longer period of time with each passing year. The festival’s popularity, combined with all the Disney World Halloween offerings like Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, has made the fall an increasingly busy time of year at Walt Disney World. Continue reading Epcot International Food & Wine Festival – Tips & Beginners Guide (Ep. 89)
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Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge at Disney World Impressions (Ep. 88)
Episode Description
Joe finally makes it to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Walt Disney World and Leslie checks out the eastern version of Batuu as well. Impressions, thoughts, comparisons between the coasts, how to maximize your time in Galaxy’s Edge, and much more!
Have you been to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, yet? Let us know what you thought by e-mailing us at disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com!
Episode Notes
1:28 – Comparing Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge between the two coasts
5:18 – Crowds in Disney World’s version
7:55 – Why Joe enjoyed the Disney Parks Play app more than he expected
11:25 – All about Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run
14:36 – Smuggler’s Run line tips and tricks
16:28 – Oga’s Cantina
20:50 – What’s next at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
22:40 – Tips to help you get the most out of your visit
25:20 – Disney dos and don’ts
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Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Impressions and Tips (Ep. 87)
Episode Description
We both got a chance to finally try out Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at Disney World! We share our impressions, successes, and failures while discussing tips and what you need to know before you go.
Also be sure to check out our Halloween Party 101 episode!
Have you been to the Halloween party and do you have anything you’d like to share? Let us know by e-mailing us disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com.
Episode Notes
Disney Tourist Blog’s article on Halloween party crowds
1:42 – Our first impressions of the party
2:54 – Getting into the party and getting started
4:23 – Overall themeing, decor, and vibe
7:40 – Grabbing a quick dinner
8:47 – Character meet and greets
10:33 – Special attraction overlays
15:17 – Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor and trick or treating
16:12 – Prioritize!
17:05 – Tips for watching the special entertainment (show, parade, fireworks)
20:30 – How to close down the party right
22:40 – Now that we’ve tried it: do we think it’s worth it? Would we bring our kids?
26:11 – Disney dos and don’ts
We’d really appreciate it if you’d check out our Patreon page and consider supporting the show! Or, if we helped you plan your trip and you’d like to thank us with a one time donation you can do so here.
You can also support the show by buying tickets (if they’re the best deal, of course) using our Undercover Tourist link.
If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with others you think might enjoy it. Also, we’d appreciate if you subscribed on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, PlayerFM, iHeartRadio, or Google Play (please leave a positive review if you’re enjoying the show), liked our Facebook page, or followed us on Twitter!
Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.
Itinerary for Disney World on a Moderate Budget (Ep. 86)
Episode Description
We continue our Disney World on a Budget series and discuss sample itineraries for Disney World on a moderate budget. We discuss on site hotels we’d recommend, park tickets, add ons, places we’d eat, and much more!
What are your moderate splurges at Disney World? Let us know at disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com!
Episode Notes
0:46 – Parameters for our moderate budget
2:26 – Hotels and ticket types
6:04 – An alternate luxury adjacent itinerary (within budget!)
8:03 – Food and souvenirs
11:52 – Transportation
14:00 – Fun add-ons
16:00 – Summing our itineraries up
18:16 – Disney Dos and Don’ts (thanks to listener Joe H.!)
We’d really appreciate it if you’d check out our Patreon page and consider supporting the show! Or, if we helped you plan your trip and you’d like to thank us with a one time donation you can do so here.
You can also support the show by buying tickets (if they’re the best deal, of course) using our Undercover Tourist link.
If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with others you think might enjoy it. Also, we’d appreciate if you subscribed on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, PlayerFM, iHeartRadio, or Google Play (please leave a positive review if you’re enjoying the show), liked our Facebook page, or followed us on Twitter!
Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.
Ep. 83 – What to pack in your Disney day bag
We tackle listener Sarah H’s question – What do we put in our Disney day bag? Essentials, semi-essentials, and nice to haves: we cover it all in this episode. Plus we talk pros and cons of first aid and how you can get yourself into the no bags security line!
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Ep. 82 – Deciphering all the Disney Extra Hours Offerings
Episode Description
Disney World offers a lot of time for guests to visit the parks outside of regular operating hours, but the names of these different offerings can get pretty confusing! We’re here to break down when you can stay in the parks late or go early, which offerings are free and which cost extra money, and everything you need to know about enjoying the Disney magic outside of regular park hours!
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Ep. 81 – Listener Questions
Episode Description
We say goodbye to summer by answering some of the listener questions that have built up over the year. We talk reconnaissance missions, Undercover Tourist ticket discounts, stroller strategies, Flight of Passage line and Fastpass+ strategies, and much more!
Ep. 80 – Breaking Down the D23 Disney Parks News
Episode Description
The D23 Expo happened in Anaheim this past weekend and Disney dropped a bunch of new parks news and clarified some old parks news. We’ve got a summary of all the news coming out with a focus on what’s coming in 2020! Epcot Forever.
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Ep. 79 – Frontierland Guide
Episode Description
Saddle on up to our Frontierland Guide, where we discuss some of our favorite rides in the Magic Kingdom, a show whose rumored demise has been greatly exaggerated, and the best toppings bar west of the Mississippi!
What are your favorite parts of Frontierland? Did you ever play Oregon Trail? Let us know by e-mailing us disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com. Thanks for listening!
Ep. 78 – Staying Club Level at Disney Resorts: What to Know
Episode Description
Have you heard of club level rooms at Disney resorts? We talk to Christy Pudyk of Pack Your Pixie Dust and the DCL Podcast about what club level at Disney means, what perks and benefits you receive, what the best club level experiences are at Disney World, and how much it’s going to cost you.
Have you ever stayed club level? Is the experience worth the cost? E-mail us your thoughts at disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com.
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