Episode 56 – Ideas in the parks for non-riders


If you’re anything like the typical family visiting Walt Disney World, at some point you’ll have to split up and half the family will be waiting. What are the best ways for non-riders to experience and enjoy the parks? Can you still experience the magic of Disney World without riding attractions? We take a look in this week’s episode of Disney Deciphered.

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Episode 54 – Best Military Discounts at Walt Disney World


Members of the United States Armed Forces and their friends and family can take advantage of a lot of various military discounts that Disney has to offer. In this episode of the podcast we discussed the best deals available to military families, when military discounts may or may not save you the most amount of money, and more with Renee Virata from Tales of One Mom’s Mess. Here’s what you need to know about military discounts at Disney World.

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Episode 53 – How to Save Money on Disney Hotels with DVC Rentals


Disney’s version of the timeshare, Disney Vacation Club, can be a great way for guests to save money on their Disney vacations while staying in larger accommodations. You don’t have to be a DVC member to take advantage of the benefits. Instead, you can “rent” DVC points from members to reserve Disney villa accommodations. But the process can often seem a bit confusing and overwhelming to the newbie. Learn all about how DVC rentals work so you can decide if one is right for your next Disney vacation.

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Episode 52 – Disney World Updates from Early 2019


We got a firsthand look at some of the new offerings at Disney World in 2019, so we recorded an episode about our experiences. We cover possible rider switch updates, construction updates, the Festival of the Arts, and Mickey and Minnie’s Surprise Celebration.

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Episode 51 – Last Minute Weekend Trip Report

Episode Description

Joe recaps his quick weekend trip with his 3 year old son. Flight changes, touring plan changes, and more! Plus tips for hotels, rope dropping, and how to handle Toy Story Land! Hope you enjoy the report.

Have you been to Disney recently? We’d love to hear your experiences and tips, please share them by e-mailing us at disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com.

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Episode Notes

1:47 – Last minute flight changes and fails

3:28 – Lodging – Hyatt Place Lake Buena Vista family room

5:59 – Visiting the parks. Starting at Hollywood Studios and rope dropping Toy Story Land

13:41 – Epcot

15:34 – Magic Kingdom

17:11 – Our second day at the Magic Kingdom

23:10 – Three pieces of advice

24:10 – Disney Do’s and Don’ts, Autoslash

 

Episode 50 – Planning a last minute trip to Disney World


Have you ever planned a last minute trip to Walt Disney World? In this week’s episode of Disney Deciphered we discussed planning a last minute trip using a real life trip as an example. In the post, we examine five things you need to know when planning a last minute trip to Walt Disney World.

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Episode 49 – Dealing with Food Allergies at Disney World


If you or your children have food allergies, traveling can be a little scary. Luckily, traveling to Disney World with food allergies (and all the Disney properties) is a little easier thanks to the care Disney takes for their guests. Kim Tate from Stuffed Suitcase and the Vacations Mavens podcast joined us to chat about how she handles food allergies at Disney – and how you can deal with food at Disney World in general!

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Episode 48 – Disney World Date Night


Walt Disney World remains a top destination for families, but when you’re traveling with your kids it also can be fun to get away for a Disney date night. In today’s episode, we take a look at our favorite things to do on dates with our spouses at Disney World. Also, we take a look at options for childcare when you just need to get away!

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Episode 47 – Walt Disney World Planning Timeline


It’s a new year, which means it’s time to start planning Walt Disney World vacations for 2019! Wondering what a Disney World planning timeline looks like? Disney Deciphered has you covered. Everything you need to know about planning your Disney vacations and important dates you need to keep in mind. Let us help you with your planning guide map!

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Episode 46 – Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club 101


Considering a stay at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts? These deluxe Disney resorts boast a walking distance location to Epcot and are probably most well known for sharing the best pool on Disney property, Stormalong Bay. Leslie and Joe discuss the pros and cons of these two sister resorts with lots of tips along the way.

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