Ep. 193 - Deciphering Genie+ w/ Brooke McDonald
Disney Deciphered: a Disney World planning podcast
Release Date: 10/27/2021
Ep. 381 - Is Lightning Lane Premier Pass Worth it at Disneyland?
Disney Deciphered: a Disney World planning podcast
Premier Pass Find us on - 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 [email protected] today! Episode Description Leslie and guest Beau Mack discuss his usage of Lightning Lane Premier Pass for one day at Disneyland. What benefits are there in Disneyland that you don’t get in Disney World? Does it make it possible to do all the attractions? And most importantly, what’s the best use case for...
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Ep. 380 - Summer Trip Report w/ Jeremy
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Summer Trip Find us on - 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 [email protected] today! Episode Description Disgraced former co-host of the , Jeremy, joins us for a fun summer trip report. We discuss Rainforest Cafe, VIP tours, churro quality, meteorologists, personal Lyft drivers, Grand Floridian construction, and a whole lot more. TK Jewelers is a scam. What tier do you put the Space...
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Ep. 379 - Epic Universe Attraction Tier Rankings
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Ep. 378 - Walt Disney World vs. Disneyland Ride Showdown!
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Ep. 377 - Ride Guide: Epcot Space Rides
Disney Deciphered: a Disney World planning podcast
Space Ride Guide Find us on - 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 [email protected] today! Episode Description We continue our Ride Guide series with the Space rides in Epcot - Spaceship Earth and Mission Space. We discuss whether you might want a barf bag on Mission Space and whether Spaceship Earth’s nostalgia still holds up these days. Plus, best line strategies and of course our...
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Ep. 376 - What to Do at Disney on an Adults Only Trip
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Disney Adults Find us on - 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 [email protected] today! Episode Description We conclude our Disney age guides with the best age group - Disney adults! We discuss where to stay, what to eat, and how to make the most out of your time in Walt Disney World on an adult only trip. Plus, Leslie and Joe discuss their must dos when they are without the children....
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Ep. 375 - After Hours Parties at Walt Disney World
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After Hours Parties Find us on - 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 [email protected] today! Episode Description On today’s episode we discuss after hours parties - holiday parties and other offerings. These tickets cost extra money, but are they worth it? We chat about why we love after hour parties and answer some frequently asked questions about the special ticketed events! Do you...
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Ep. 374 - Why It's Worth Visiting the Disneyland 70th Celebration
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Disneyland 70th Find us on - 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 [email protected] today! Episode Description Not to be outdone, Leslie also went on a media trip - to check out Disneyland 70th celebration. She tells us why the 70th is first visiting, including entertainment option, merchandise, and ride overlays. Why should you check out the awesome Disneyland 70th vibe? Listen and find...
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Ep. 373 - Is Epic Universe a Disney Killer?
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Epic Universe Find us on - 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 [email protected] today! Episode Description Universal’s third* theme park, Epic Universe, is now open! Joe had the chance to experience it courtesy of Universal’s hospitality for a media event, but we wanted to bring on someone who paid for their ticket so Shawn from and joined to discuss everything Epic Universe. We...
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Ep. 372 - What We Dislike about Walt Disney World
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Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing [email protected] today! Bookings for the Disney Wish are open if you are interested in sailing on Disney Cruise Line's latest ship!
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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