Ep. 193 - Deciphering Genie+ w/ Brooke McDonald
Disney Deciphered: a Disney World planning podcast
Release Date: 10/27/2021
Ep. 198 - Joe's November Trip: Early Theme Park Entry, New Fireworks Shows, and a Rough Stay at the Dolphin
Disney Deciphered: a Disney World planning podcast
We wrap up Joe's three episode trip report talking about his experience with Early Theme Park Entry (it's great), the new fireworks shows (they're good), and his stay at the Dolphin (not so good). Plus, Joe overeats, tips on how to do a day without Genie+, and a whole lot more!
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Ep. 197 - Disney Very Merriest Christmas After Hours Christmas Party Impressions and Tips
Disney Deciphered: a Disney World planning podcast
Joe attended Disney World's Very Merriest Christmas After Hours party and shares about whether it is worth the cost. From all the special entertainment to FREE POPCORN, Joe breaks down why he had such a great time but why the premium cost isn't worth it for everyone.
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Ep. 196 - Advanced Genie+ and Lightning Lane Tips
Disney Deciphered: a Disney World planning podcast
Joe's back from Walt Disney World after really putting Genie+ to the test for a couple of days. We discuss advanced techniques that will help you extract every cent of value from your Genie+ purchase - get a pen and paper out because it's going to get a little complicated!
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Ep. 195 - Which Individual Lightning Lanes Are Worth Buying?
Disney Deciphered: a Disney World planning podcast
We discuss how willing we would be to shell out money for individual attraction selection (a la carte) Lightning Lane access for the eight attractions that are offering them. Plus, we discuss how individual attractions might evolve in the future and which attractions we expect to move to a la carte pricing.
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Ep. 194 - Celebrating the Holidays at Disney World and Disneyland in 2021
Disney Deciphered: a Disney World planning podcast
We discuss all the holiday offerings at Disney World and Disneyland in 2021 and Leslie laughs at Joe lack of Disneyland knowledge. What's coming back, what's new, and what will these Christmas parties look like? All that and more in this week's episode!
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Ep. 193 - Deciphering Genie+ w/ Brooke McDonald
Disney Deciphered: a Disney World planning podcast
We check in with Brooke McDonald (@brookegmcdonald on IG and Twitter, a great follow for parks coverage!) who shares with us everything we need to know about using Disney Genie, Disney Genie+, and Individual Lightning Lane selections at Disney World. She was down at Disney World for the big unveiling and shares about the best ways to use Disney Genie to maximize your vacation.
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Ep. 192 - Oogie Boogie Bash, Club Level at Disneyland Hotel, and Early Disney Genie Impressions
Disney Deciphered: a Disney World planning podcast
Disney Genie is here but Leslie took one last trip to Disneyland without the new touring product. We talk Oogie Boogie Bash, staying club level at the Disneyland Hotel, and give our first impressions about Disney Genie on Day 1.
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Ep. 191 - What We're Excited to Eat (and not eat!) at Disney World's 50th Anniversary
Disney Deciphered: a Disney World planning podcast
Walt Disney World has 150 new food offerings to celebrate the 50th anniversary, so Leslie and Joe discuss what they're looking forward to trying and what they are looking to avoid. There are definitely some great (and not so great) looking foods to try!
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Ep. 190 - Reasons to Visit Disney World Instead of Disneyland
Disney Deciphered: a Disney World planning podcast
In today's episode, Leslie and Joe discuss why a Walt Disney World trip might make more sense for your family than Disneyland. If you're interested in why you should visit Disneyland, check out Episode 189!
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Ep. 189 - Reasons to visit Disneyland instead of Disney World
Disney Deciphered: a Disney World planning podcast
Leslie and Joe settle an old age debate, what's better, Walt Disney World or Disneyland? Just kidding, but we do discuss why a Disneyland trip might make more sense for your family. Don't worry, in next week's episode we'll talk about why Disney World makes more sense.
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Episode Description
We check in with Brooke McDonald (@brookegmcdonald on IG and Twitter, a great follow for parks coverage!) who shares with us everything we need to know about using Disney Genie, Disney Genie+, and Individual Lightning Lane selections at Disney World. She was down at Disney World for the big unveiling and shares about the best ways to use Disney Genie to maximize your vacation.
Do you have any Genie+ tips to share? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page!
Episode Notes
Don't forget to follow Brooke @brookegmcdonald on IG and Twitter! Also check out her super comprehensive Instagram story about Genie+.
2:20 - Quick Genie/Genie+/Lightning Lane recap
3:23 - A trick to keep the terminology straight
4:11 - Brooke's Day 1 experience
7:33 - Why you might want to book Genie+ Lightning Lanes before Individual Attraction Selections
10:37 - Strategies for Individual Lightning Lanes
13:11 - "Stacking" Lightning Lanes
16:15 - Stacking on half days
19:17 - Which Lightning Lanes are hardest to get?
20:39 - Hollywood Studios morning experience
22:21 - How important is early entry for on-site guests?
23:31 - Low priority Individual Attraction Selection Lightning Lanes
24:51 - What happens if an attraction goes down?
27:35 - What happens if you miss your Lightning Lane window?
28:58 - Is Genie+ worth it? Individual Lightning Lane purchases?
32:08 - Disney dos and don'ts
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