Today we dive into an advanced theme park hack I call double rope drop. Find out how you can beat the crowds twice on the same day at Disney World, Disneyland, or Universal Orlando. 

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I just got back from Disneyland and have so much to tell you! In this trip report you'll hear all about the adventures of a couple of kid-free moms on a 4-day Disneyland spree, including:

• Disneyland's holiday decorations & ride overlays
• Our favorite dining experiences
• California Adventure's Festival of the Holidays, and the incredible Cars Land Christmas
• The secret weapon to get into an empty theme park
• How Genie+ works at Disneyland

Special thanks to Joey McGirr, The Disney Hack, for joining the conversation. And thank you Tyffanie for being my Disneyland buddy!

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Get ready to walk at Disney & Universal with these tips, including:

• Find out how far you will realistically walk in the parks
• What gear you need for happy feet
• How to prepare yourself and your fellow travelers
• Where to get some fun bingo cards to track your training distances

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RIP FastPass, Disney's new system is Lightning Lane and it works with an app called Disney Genie. On this quick-start episode I'm covering the bare minimum every Disney traveler needs to know about Genie and Lightning Lane, including:

• Where you find the Genie app
• What's free and what's not
• How Lightning Lane is different from FastPass, and how it's the same
• The difference between Genie and Genie+
• The difference between Lightning Lane and Individual Lightning Lane
• Why you should consider paying for access to the fast lane on your favorite rides

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Attention Marvel fans: it's time to assemble at Disneyland's Avengers Campus! Find out everything you need to know, including:

• The Avengers Campus backstory
• How to come face-to-face with your favorite MCU characters
• Whether you should ride Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout and Web-Slingers
• What's cooking in the Pym Test Kitchen
• Where to find a treasure trove of Marvel merch
• Touring tips for a marvel-ous visit ;)

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Find out what makes Disney World the perfect destination for animal lovers. Special guest Joey McGirr, AKA The Disney Hack, joins me to discuss:

• Animal Kingdom's safari, walking trails, and backstage tours
• Epcot's incredible aquarium complex
• Where to find animals at Magic Kingdom
• Which Disney hotels every animal lover should consider

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Get a close look at how Universal Orlando compares to Universal Hollywood, including:

• What's in Hollywood's Wizarding World of Harry Potter - and what's not
• Which attractions you'll find only on the West or East coast
• How location affects your experience
• Hotel options and cost comparison
• Which destination is easier to combine with a Disney vacation

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Catch up on what's going on in the US theme parks right now, and what we can look forward to in 2022, including:

• What's new at Disney World, Universal Orlando, & Disneyland
• What to expect if you visit a theme park this year
• 2022 coming attractions at the Disney & Universal parks
• A big reveal from Maven

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What happens when a Universal Orlando veteran experiences Halloween Horror Nights for the first time? Special guest Jon shares all the details to help you decide if HHN should be in your Orlando vacation plans, including:

• Can a scaredy-cat enjoy Halloween Horror Nights?
• What it's like to do a HHN RIP tour
• Where to stay if you go to HHN
• Universal's special HHN dining options

Did he love it? Will he ever go again? Press play to find out!

Catch Jon on Twitter at @pastorjonself

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Ric's back to share his stories and tips about his first-ever trip to Universal Orlando, including:

• Bad guest behavior
• Dining recs, including where NOT to have breakfast
• UO tips for big guys
• How rain can affect your trip
• Bill Weasley fun facts

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Catch Rick on the Monorail Tales podcast!

Special guest Ric from the Monorail Tales podcast joins me to talk about his upcoming first-ever trip to Universal Orlando. Get the answers to common first-timer FAQ's, including:

• Is Universal early admission worth it?
• How does Express Pass compare to Disney's FastPass?
• Wizarding World of Harry Potter touring advice
• What to know about water rides
• What else should a Disney pro know about Universal Orlando?

Big thanks to Ric for joining the show this week! You can find him at @monorailtales on FB, IG, & Twitter.

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