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Disney Deciphered: a Disney World planning podcast

Disney Deciphered: a Disney World planning podcast

By: Leslie Harvey and Joe Cheung
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Join Leslie from Trips with Tykes and Joe from asthejoeflies as we discuss how to save you money, time, and stress as you plan your Walt Disney World vacation. Visiting Disney is like visiting another country - we're here to help you understand the ins and outs of what to do, where to stay, what to eat, how to minimize your wait times for rides, Genie+ tricks, and a whole lot more!Copyright 2018 Trips with Tykes and asthejoeflies Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • Ep. 414 - Racing thru California Adventure w/o Lightning Lanes
    Apr 8 2026

    DCA no LL

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    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 finish our series on how to maximize the Disney parks without Lightning Lane! Disney's California Adventure, one of our favorite parks with some of the best rides in the country. We discuss how to handle Radiator Springs Racers, Guardians of the Galaxy Mission Breakout, and why even rides like Soarin' can have tough lines. If you don't have lightning lane, this episode will help you minimize your time in line!

    How do you like to do California Adventure without Lightning Lane? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on social media, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram!

    Episode Notes

    (all timestamps are approximate)

    2:31 - Rope drop strategy

    10:36 - Mid morning and lunch

    14:39 - Afternoon and taking advantage of nighttime

    21:25 - 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Bluesky and Instagram!

    Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

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    24 mins
  • Ep. 413 - Take a Wild Ride thru Disneyland w/o Lightning Lanes
    Apr 1 2026

    DL no LL

    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 hit the West Coast and continue our series on how to maximize the Disney parks without Lightning Lane! Today we discuss Disneyland Resort - what's different between Disneyland and Walt Disney World? Where should you rope drop? How do you handle attractions that don't have single rider at all? We cover all that and more in today's episode.

    How do you like to do Disneyland with Lightning Lane? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on social media, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram!

    Episode Notes

    (all timestamps are approximate)

    1:54 - Differences between Disneyland and Disney World

    6:11 - Rope drop strategy

    9:51 - What to do for the rest of the morning

    15:26 - Lunch

    17:00 - Afternoon strategy

    20:10 - What to do in the evening

    25:18 - 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Bluesky and Instagram!

    Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

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    28 mins
  • Best Disney World Pre-Shows (and Tips!)
    Mar 25 2026

    Preshows

    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

    All about preshows! From why Disney uses preshows to help queue management and set the story, we discuss our favorite preshows and the one preshow we think needs to get fixed. Plus, tips for how to get on the ride quickly after each preshow and some fun preshow trivia!

    What's your favorite preshow? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on social media, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram!

    Episode Notes

    (all timestamps are approximate)

    2:28 - What is preshow question

    8:29 - Amaze amaze amaze preshows

    19:37 - These preshows just okay statement

    29:41 - Bad bad bad

    34:40 - 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Bluesky and Instagram!

    Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

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    37 mins
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