When to Visit in 2026

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Episode Description

It's the start of a new year, so Leslie and Joe break down what's coming to Walt Disney World and when are the best times to visit. Plus, we discuss whether this might be a good year to skip that Disney World vacation and all the discounts Disney is throwing at guests.

When are you planning to visit in 2026? 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)

2:23 - Should you bother visiting Disney World in 2026?

6:18 - Discounts

13:08 - Month by month breakdown

23:29 - When we would visit

25:58 - Disney dos and don'ts

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400!

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Episode Description

Episode 400! On today's episode, we talk about what we're thankful for in 2025, what we've been thankful for over the last 400 episodes, and discuss some of our most listened to episodes out of the last 400. Plus, some things we are NOT thankful for, Disney wise, recently.

Have you listened to all 400 episodes? (haha) 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)

2:15 - What we're thankful for in 2025

10:09 - Most downloaded episodes

13:53 - What we're not thankful for

20:28 - What we've been thankful for over 400 episodes

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Credit Cards

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Episode Description

Leslie and Joe discuss best credit cards to use for your Disney vacations - and discuss general credit card strategy. How can you leverage credit card rewards to save a little money on your Disney vacation? All this in more in this week's episode.

What's your favorite credit card to use for Disney? 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)

4:28 - Credit card caveats

7:05 - Chase Sapphire Preferred

13:13 - Capital One Venture X

19:14 - Southwest cards

24:18 - Disney credit cards

26:58 - Other cards to consider

29:28 - Disney dos and don'ts

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Wish Class Rankings

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Episode Description

Solo episode, but hopefully a good one - now that he's sailed all three of Disney Cruise Line's Wish Class ships, Joe compares the three. Does the Disney Destiny knock the Disney Treasure off its perch? How do the three ships compare in terms of theming and their unique offerings. Plus, what are some of the weaknesses of the Wish Class ships?

What's your favorite Wish Class ship? 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)

1:59 - Background on the Wish Class ships

3:40 - Theming and decor

10:17 - Entertainment

15:44 - Restaurants and Lounges

20:50 - Itineraries and cruise lengths

26:57 - Negatives about the Wish Class ships

30:33 - Disney Dos and Don'ts

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Rainy Disney

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Episode Description

Leslie had a rain soaked Disneyland Holidays trip - we do a quick trip check in and then discuss how to handle Disney in the rain. When to expect it, what to pack, what closes down - we discuss all that and more and throw in some helpful rain tips along the way.

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Episode Notes

(all timestamps are approximate)

1:54 - Leslie's Disneyland media event

10:54 - When does it rain in Florida and Southern California?

13:17 - What to pack for the rain

22:31 - What closes when it's raining

24:38 - Other rain tips

29:35 - Disney Dos and Don'ts

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Disney Destiny

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Episode Description

Joe sailed on the Disney Destiny! We talk a little bit about the ship in general and then chat about what sets it apart from other ships, including unique lounges, entertainment options, the new Feast of the Lion King dinner show, and Hercules! Does it live up to the hype or is it a work in progress? Is the ship more for adults than kids? We discuss all this and more on this week's episode.

Thanks to Disney Destinations and Travelmation for having Joe on the Disney Destiny Christening cruise!

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Episode Notes

(all timestamps are approximate)

5:55 - Disney Destiny itineraries and general thoughts

9:09 - Theming

10:05 - The Grand Hall

13:18 - Entertainment options (non Broadway show)

20:03 - New lounges

28:11 - Pride Lands: Feast of the Lion King

31:32 - Hercules

35:56 - Is the Disney Destiny more for Disney adults?

39:23 - Disney Dos and Don'ts

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Travel Protection

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Episode Description

Is Disney's travel protection worth it? We detail costs, what is supposedly included and covered, discuss situations that Joe has dealt with, and a whole lot more. We discuss Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney Cruise Line travel protection options.

Do you like to buy travel protection from Disney? 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)

3:08 - What does Disney travel protection cover at the parks?

7:31 - Costs and pricing

11:27 - Is Disney's travel protection worth it?

19:04 - Disney Cruise Line travel protection policy

26:30 - What to consider with DCL travel protection

32:27 - Other options

35:44 - Disney dos and don'ts

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Ride Overlays

1:43 - What is a ride overlay?

3:14 - Disneyland overlays

15:47 - Walt Disney World overlays

27:21 - Disney dos and don'ts