• 32 minutes 53 seconds
    Ep. 428 - Superhero Ride Guide at Disneyland

    01:23 Avengers Campus background 02:25 Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout background 04:02 Queue and Attraction 10:40 Who is Mission Breakout for/not for? 12:39 Lightning Lane and Line strategies 15:47 Tier ranking 18:04 Spiderman: WEB Slingers background, queue, and attraction 25:51 Lightning Lane and Line strategies 28:00 Tier Ranking 30:33 Disney dos and don'ts

    29 July 2026, 8:15 pm
  • 39 minutes 8 seconds
    Ep. 427 - How to Use Lightning Lane Multi Pass at Disneyland
    22 July 2026, 7:00 am
  • 27 minutes 36 seconds
    Ep. 426 - Things Disney Needs to Fix or Update

    01:13 Things disney is already updating/will never update

    02:33 Magicband+

    05:20 Epcot lighting

    06:23 Closed counter service areas

    08:06 Naming conventions

    10:05 Animal Kingdom at night

    11:44 My Disney Experience app

    12:58 Attraction fixes

    17:55 Guest experience

    21:36 Creativity from Imagineering on new attractions

    22:31 More transportation options

    25:30 Disney dos and don'ts

    15 July 2026, 7:00 am
  • 28 minutes 55 seconds
    Ep. 425 - Summer News, Discounts, Odds, and Ends

    01:21 Disney Springs bus changes

    06:52 Grand Floridian Gingerbread House is no more

    11:18 Carousel of Progress changes

    13:56 Holiday announcements

    16:31 2 Day Discounted Ticket

    18:32 Disney Cruise Line promotions

    21:26 Disneyland Discounts

    25:04 Oogie Boogie Bash sales lagging

    27:01 Disney dos and don'ts

    8 July 2026, 7:30 am
  • 35 minutes 1 second
    Ep. 424 - Leslie's Sister Visits Disney World (and Universal)

    Leslie's Sister

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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 [email protected] today!

    Episode Description

    Leslie's sister, a relatively casual Disney fan, joined the podcast to discuss her recent trip to Disney World (and Universal). We discuss why she chose to stay off-site, her impressions, and whether she'd go back!

    Connect with us 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)

    02:08 - Disney background

    04:29 - Why offsite?

    07:21 - Both Disney AND Universal?

    08:50 - Disney considerations

    16:55 - Magic Kingdom highlights

    19:46 - EPCOT highlights

    21:55 - Extending the Disney magic

    24:26 - Universal

    30:23 - Disney vs Universal

    33:27 - 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.

    1 July 2026, 7:00 am
  • 30 minutes 43 seconds
    Ep. 423 - Leslie's Strategy Changes at Disney World This Trip

    Leslie tried things some different ways and we're here to talk about it!

    17 June 2026, 7:30 am
  • 32 minutes 3 seconds
    Ep. 422 - New Things Leslie Tried on her Disney World Trip

    3:45 - Beak and Barrel! 5:10 - Fantasmic! 7:53 - Muppets! 11:04 - Grogu! 13:52 - Soarin! 15:43 - Test Track! 17:14 - Disney Starlight! 18:50 - Buzz! 21:18 - Big Thunder! 22:52 - Animal Kingdom - good? 24:42 - Bluey! 28:22 - Zootopia 29:23 - Goofy Core 30:09 - 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.

    10 June 2026, 7:00 am
  • 33 minutes 38 seconds
    Ep. 421 - Leslie's Lightning Lane Booking Strategy

    LL Strategies

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    Episode Description

    Leslie has an upcoming trip to Disney World and so does her sister - so we discuss pre-trip strategy in today's episode.

    What's your Lightning Lane booking strategy? 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)

    3:48 - Upcoming trip details 6:16 - Booking a hotel but not staying in it? 8:10 - Ticket decisions 10:56 - Choosing parks to use Lightning Lane at 14:57 - Booking Epcot Lightning Lanes 23:18 - Magic Kingdom Lightning Lanes 28:03 - Other trip considerations 31:32 - 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.

    3 June 2026, 7:00 am
  • 31 minutes 42 seconds
    Ep. 420 - Disneyland Ride Guide: Back Breakers

    2:09 - Indiana Jones background

    7:26 - Indy ride run through

    11:00 - Who is the attraction for/not for

    13:14 - Line strategies

    15:51 - Indiana Jones tier ranking

    17:53 - Matterhorn basics

    20:22 - Attraction run through

    24:45 - Who the attraction is for/not for

    27:02 - Line strategies

    29:26 - Matterhorn tier rankings

    27 May 2026, 8:08 pm
  • 33 minutes 33 seconds
    Ep. 419 - Leslie's May Disneyland Trip Report

    Disneyland Trip Report

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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 [email protected] today!

    Episode Description

    Leslie visited Disneyland so she's got all the tips to get you ready to visit this summer. From staying off-site, to new rope drop procedures, to some single rider line updates - we've got you covered for your upcoming Disneyland trips! Plus - Bluey!

    Going to Disneyland this summer? 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)

    2:06 - General trip and disclosures

    4:56 - Courtyard Marriott Theme Park

    7:50 - Crowds

    9:51 - Kids rule summer

    12:13 - Bluey

    16:22 - New California Adventure rope drop procedure

    19:37 - Operational issues

    21:30 - Using the app

    24:40 - Touring Plans app

    25:42 - Single rider experiences

    28:33 - Galaxy's Edge timeline changes

    30:41 - 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.

    20 May 2026, 7:00 am
  • 40 minutes 4 seconds
    Ep. 418 - Common Disney Mistakes (and news!)

    Disney Mistakes

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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 [email protected] today!

    Episode Description

    Did you know that the #1 source of misinformation on Disney is podcasts? Not really, but there are a lot of common Disney mistakes people make and misconceptions that even Disney people have - including us! In today's episode we discuss some of the common Disney errors. Plus, news on what's coming this summer and what's open already.

    Any common Disney makes to share? 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)

    2:12 - Buzz Lightyear is open

    5:39 - New Mandalorian scenes on the Falcon

    7:34 - More summer news

    13:26 - Mickey's Not So Scary and 50% off Disney Cruise Line

    18:27 - Lightning Lane Booking for ticket only reservations

    20:50 - Proper rope drop timing

    23:24 - The "wrong" age to visit

    26:18 - Use the app properly!

    28:07 - Mobile order

    29:55 - Lightning Lane strategy

    31:42 - Disneyland Lightning Lane tips

    37:13 - 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.

    13 May 2026, 7:00 am
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