Disney w/ Babies & Toddlers

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Episode Description

We’re starting a new series at Disney Deciphered - we’re putting together mini-guides for Walt Disney World trips by age group! In today’s episode we’re starting with babies and toddlers. What should you consider when picking a place to stay, where are good places to eat, and most importantly - what rides should you be taking? We also share other miscellaneous tips and tricks to help you make the most of what may be your child’s first Disney trip!

Do you have tips for visiting Walt Disney World with very young children? 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!

Episode Notes

(all timestamps are approximate)

6:20 - Hotels

12:54 - Food and dining

18:17 - Rides and Lightning Lane strategy

28:47 - Other tips

37:08 - Disney dos and don’ts

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Disneyland in 2025

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Episode Description

With all the closures in Disney World for the year, is 2025 the year to visit Disneyland? Leslie and Joe discuss that very idea and go over the various dates, festivals, and events you need to know about when you are planning a Disneyland vacation for 2025. We discuss the lower crowd times (though it’s never low!) and the holidays in the park where Walt walked.

Are you considering visiting Disneyland instead of Walt Disney World this year? 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!

Episode Notes

Leslie's Annual Disneyland Guide

Special Events at Disneyland

(all timestamps are approximate)

2:33 - Disneyland closures and dates to note

5:28 - Any discounts at Disneyland this year?

8:42 - Breaking down Disneyland month by month

20:05 - Disney dos and don’ts

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WDW Holiday Trip

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Episode Description

Joe visited Walt Disney World in December to enjoy the holiday offerings. He tried out some new things so we go through some of Disney’s holiday offerings and give them all a thumbs up or a thumbs down. Is Jollywood Nights good for kids? Is it worth it to visit hotels to see holiday decorations? We discuss those topics and more in this festive episode!

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Episode Notes

(all timestamps are approximate)

2:28 - 1900 Park Fare

6:38 - Lightning Lane Multi Pass

8:38 - Living with the Land Glittering Greenhouses

9:46 - Gran Destino Chronos Club at Coronado Springs Resort

12:20 - Jollywood Nights

14:19 - Candlelight Processional

16:22 - Minnie’s Holiday Dine

17:11 - Christmas decorations at hotels

19:50 - Christmas decorations overall

21:22 - 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.

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Club Level at WDW

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Episode Description

On today’s episode, we talk about club level at Walt Disney World! What do you get when you stay club level and where can you do it? Who does the splurge make sense for? How can you squeeze the most value out of your club level experience? Plus, we discuss why we think the Chronos Club at Coronado Springs’ Gran Destino Tower is the best value club on property.

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Episode Notes

Mouse Hacking's Club Level Review

(all timestamps are approximate)

3:08 - Club level basics and where to stay club level

7:53 - What is the club lounge and what do you get there?

9:23 - Club level pricing and best values

12:57 - Getting the most value out of your club level experience

18:04 - Who should stay club level?

20:28 - Why we think Chronos Club is the best value club level experience

27:24 - 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.

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When to visit WDW in 2025

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Episode Description

Happy new year! Disney Deciphered kicks the new year off with our annual when to visit episode, with a slight twist this year: should you even visit Walt Disney World in 2025 with all the closures? We discuss what’s closed, what’s opening, take a look at the upcoming calendar and chat about why we think 2025 still may be the year to go (and why it may not be).

Do you plan to visit Walt Disney World in 2025? 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!

Episode Notes

WDW Prep School's Crowd Calendar

(all timestamps are approximate)

3:01 - What’s closing and opening in 2025 and is 2025 even a good year to visit?

15:23 - Month by month analysis of when to go

29:03 - Sweet spots and when we would visit

32:16 - 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.

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Disney+

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Episode Description

Merry Christmas and happy holidays everyone! We're taking a hiatus for the holiday, but here are some of our picks for what to watch on Disney+ while on holiday. Talk to you in the new year!

What have you been watching on Disney+? 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!

Episode Notes

(all timestamps are approximate)

27:45 - Disney dos and don’ts

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Christmas Cheer

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Episode Description

Today’s episode is a bit different - Joe and Leslie talk about his last minute planning for his weekend trip with his 7 year old daughter and then we shared one of the live trip reports that are normally reserved for paid subscribers on Patreon. If you’d like more bonus content like the end of the episode, please consider subscribing to our Patreon page. In the episode we talk about our annoyances with planning Lightning Lane Multi Pass and in the trip report Joe shares about his first Candlelight Processional experience!

Have you been to Candlelight Processional? 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!

Episode Notes

(all timestamps are approximate)

27:45 - 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.

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Very Merrytime Cruises

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Episode Description

On today’s episode we chat about Leslie’s recent Very Merrytime Cruise on the Disney Magic. What makes a Very Merrytime Cruise different from regular Disney cruise offerings? We discuss special offerings, decorations, and whether it’s too much for someone who isn’t really interested in the holiday theme. Plus, Mexican wrestling!

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Episode Notes

(all timestamps are approximate)

3:51 - Very Merrytime Cruise basics

5:31 - Decorations

11:38 - Character meet and greets

13:24 - Entertainment and other holiday offerings

24:01 - Other notes from the cruise including excursions and kis clubs

32:17 - 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!

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