How to rope drop twice on the same morning - 079
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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. Show notes for this episode are part of the series. Get the written tips at - and be sure to subscribe while you're there! Follow on FB/Insta/Pinterest: @goinformednet Thanks for listening!
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My Christmastime at Disneyland trip report - 078
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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! Show notes, with pictures...
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Training for your Trip - 077
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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 Show notes, including downloadable park maps and theme-park-themed walking bingo cards at FB/IG/Pinterest: @goinformednet
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Disney Genie & Lightning Lane Basics - 076
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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 Show notes at FB/Insta/Pinterest:...
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Avengers Campus at Disneyland - 075
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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 ;) Join me on FB/IG/Pinterest: @goinformednet
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Disney World for Animal Lovers - 074
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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 Get the complete Join me on FB/IG/Pinterest: @goinformednet
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Universal Orlando vs Universal Studios Hollywood - 073
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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 Complete show notes at Follow on FB/IG/Pinterest: @GoInformednet
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2022 Theme Park State of the Union - 072
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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:
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Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights First-Timer Report w/Jon Self - 071
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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 vacation plans, including:
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Ric's Universal Orlando first-timer trip report - 070
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Ric's back to share his stories and tips about his first-ever trip to Universal Orlando, including:
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