A podcast helping you and your family save money, time, and stress as you plan your Walt Disney World vacation
On our last trip report of the summer, Joe checks in about his recent trip to Aulani: a Disney Resort and Spa in Hawaii. Why Disney playing second fiddle at the resort makes Aulani one of the best experiences ever, plus some tips and tricks about how to make the most of your vacation when visiting Aulani.
Have you been to Aulani? Do you consider it “Disney” enough for a Disney resort? E-mail us your thoughts at disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com.
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We’ve got a trip report from Paris, as Joe took his daughter to Disneyland Paris last month. Why does Parc Disneyland feel so great and Parc Studios feel so…not? What can the US parks learn from Disneyland Paris? How can you save money if you’re visiting? All this and more in the latest episode of Disney Deciphered!
Continue reading Ep. 76 – Joe’s Disneyland Paris Trip Report
We chat about all the dining options, characters, merchandise, and fun things to do in Adventureland besides attractions. Did you know that there’s a Pirates Adventure? Our favorite quick service snack? We discuss all this and more on today’s episode!
What did we miss in Adventureland? E-mail us your thoughts at disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com.
Continue reading Ep. 75 – Adventureland Part II (Characters, Dining, and More)
We continue our land by land guide with a look at the rides and attractions in Adventureland. It’s almost as jam packed as Fantasyland, but do the attractions hold up? Plus, some thoughts on how Adventureland is a bit of a missed opportunity.
Do you have a favorite attraction in Adventureland? What are your must rides? E-mail us your thoughts at disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com.
Continue reading Ep. 74 – Adventureland Part I (Rides and Attractions)
In this week’s episode, Leslie and Joe head west again to Disneyland to discuss the three on-property hotel choices in Anaheim. While Walt Disney World owns more hotels than guests can count now, the choices are much more manageable at Disneyland where the vast majority of visitors stay off-site. Should you even stay in a Disneyland on-site hotel? And if so, which one is right for your family?
Continue reading Ep. 73 – On-Property Disneyland Hotel Guide
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Off-site hotels are a popular choice for Disney World vacationers on a budget or those who simply need more space. But do you know how to make the most of your off-property stay? In Episode 67, we discussed the many benefits that can come along with staying in on-site hotels. In this follow up episode, Leslie and Joe dive in to all the details for maximizing those benefits, sharing all their best tips and tricks for off-site hotel stays.
Continue reading Ep. 71 – Tips for Staying Off Site at Walt Disney World
We continue our in depth land by land overviews with our Liberty Square guide. What do we think of the attractions, food options, and what are the best photo ops? Also, why do we think Liberty Square has some of the best merchandise in the Disney parks? All that and more on this episode of Disney Deciphered!
Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawaii opened in 2011 and is still going strong 8 years later. Leslie returned to Aulani for the third time with her family for spring break in 2019 and found quite a few things had changed – and almost all for the better. From improvements in the Aunty’s Beach House kids club scheduling to new (and some inexpensive) food offerings, Aulani is a resort that actually seems to be improving with age. This week, we explore all that’s new in 2019 at Aulani and whether an Aulani vacation is still worth it in view of the resort’s increasing prices.
Continue reading Ep. 69 – Disney’s Aulani – What’s New in 2019 & Trip Report
Sure, staying in Disney World hotels can be a lot of fun on vacation, but it isn’t super fun for your wallet. There are plenty of advantages to staying at an off-site Disney World hotel. Here are some reasons we think you’ll be happy should you stay in off-site hotels at Disney World.
Continue reading Ep. 67 – Benefits of staying in off-site Disney hotels
