Disney Hacks by MtM - Disneyland, Walt Disney World & Beyond!: Recent Episodes

View Details

Episode Description

On this week's episode we go over Shawn's recent trip to Disneyland including how it felt almost like "normal" without many of the restrictions we've seen during Covid. Plus we make a big announcement about the future of the show and talk about what we think the future holds for the Disney company and its projects coming out of Covid.

Episode Notes

2:05 - SoCal Theme park Covid update

4:37 - What the Disneyland experience is like now - Less masks and no capacity restrictions

8:30 - Disneyland without Fastpass

11:10 Impressed with Disneyland cast friendliness

14:35 Disneyland fireworks are back & quick tip for watching

16:40 Big announcement about the future of  the Disney Hacks podcast

19:10 Our Disney predictions for the next year and beyond

22:30 The competition for Disney is still strong

Subscribe, Share & Review!

Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@disneyhacks.com. 

You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know!

View Details

Episode Description

On this week's episode Gregg and Shawn take a look at the history behind Disney's worst park: Disney Studios Paris. There's also a ton of news to catch up on including fireworks returning to the US parks, new rooms at the Contemporary, Bob Chapek having no idea when Splash Mountain was built and a whole lot more!

Episode Notes

7:35 - Chapek on Splash Mountain

10:44 - New fireworks shows planned at Disney World

13:00 - Single rider lines return

14:14 - Disney hiring issues

17:53 - Incredibles themed rooms at the Contemporary

20:21 - Ohana redecorating

22:40 - Fireworks are returning!

24:14 - Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway updates

26:31 - Three minute tips: Disney transportation

29:32 - Disney Studios Paris early history

36:52 - Future expansions and improvements to Disney Studios Paris

Subscribe, Share & Review!

Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@disneyhacks.com.

You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know!

View Details

Episode Description

On this week's show we talk all about the recent opening of Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure. Gregg was there on opening day and he'll share what the brand new land is like, what he liked and how the park experience was in California.

He'll also talk about being back at Disneyland including how the queues are being handled and how wait times are at Walt's original Magic Kingdom. We'll also head out to the East Coast for some Walt Disney World news including an opening timeframe for Space 2020, a new castle show for Magic Kingdom and another Skyliner crash!

Episode Notes

4:41 - A new castle projection show for the 50th anniversary?

6:16 - Transportation updates at Disney World

8:16 - Space 220, is it finally happening!?

11:03 - Club level returns to Disney hotels

13:51 - Gregg goes back to Disneyland!

18:38 - A unique experience at the Haunted Mansion

21:17 - Checking out Splash Mountain

23:24 - Rise of the Resistance

27:44 - Virtual queues, how do they work?

33:22 - WEB Slingers

39:32 - Avengers Campus impressions

50:12 - Hilton Anaheim

Subscribe, Share & Review!

Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@disneyhacks.com.

You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know!

View Details

Episode Description

On this week's show we dive deep into the history of one of Disney's most storied park. No park has transformed more in its life than Disney California Adventure. We go over what it was like on launch day, how it had the worst ever Disney attraction and how it evolved into something much better today.

Plus we'll discuss Disneyland news including when they will allow non-California residents, how the Disneyland Hotel is coming back with a refresh and when the Jungle Cruise returning. Plus Joe talks about Universal's mask rules and Disney indicates park pass reservations and virtual queues are here to stay.

Episode Notes

4:07 - Avengers CAmpus

8:53 - Jungle Cruise updates

10:11 - Disneyland Hotel refurbishment

12:32 - Disney World social distancing changes

18:36 - Universal's updated mask policy

21:29 - Disneyland Paris updates

22:59 - The history of Disney's California Adventure

33:22 - Hollywood Pictures Backlot

37:26 - Condor Flats

42:30 - Paradise Pier

47:40 - Updating the park

52:09 - The California Adventure makeover!

Subscribe, Share & Review!

Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@disneyhacks.com.

You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know!

View Details

Episode Description

Disney World has changed up some of their policies around masks and physical distancing, so we discuss and speculate on how capacity might be changing. Plus, we start a series about all the Disney parks around the world in Asia with Shanghai and Hong Kong Disneyland!

Episode Notes

3:21 - Disneyland updates

5:50 - Park capacity increasing?

9:38 - Three minute tips: new mask rules at Disney World

12:20 - A deep dive into Shanghai Disneyland

27:20 - A deep dive into Hong Kong Disneyland

Subscribe, Share & Review!

Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@disneyhacks.com. 

You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know!

View Details

Episode Description

Disneyland's open so we discuss what changes have happened and all the exciting news. Plus, Disney released exciting information about their newest cruise ship the Disney Wish - it looks beautiful.

We also chat about details regarding the Galactic Starcruiser restaurant and the reopening of the Peoplemover. Good news for Disney fans all around!

Episode Notes

3:29 - Visiting Six Flags Magic Mountain

5:43 - Disneyland is open!

15:07 - The Disney Wish looks amazing

19:50 - Disneyland Hotel Paris room refurbishment

22:00 - Galactic Starcruiser restaurant details

23:46 - Ideas for other IP-themed lands

25:17 - Peoplemover!

Subscribe, Share & Review!

Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@disneyhacks.com. 

You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know!

View Details

Episode Description

Disneyland is marching towards re-opening at the end of April and we have all of the info you need to book your tickets and navigate their new reservations system. Gregg is heading to both parks at Disneyland Resort for the opening of Avengers Campus on June 4 and Shawn is waiting for out of state guests to be allowed.

Meanwhile across the Pacific Shanghai Disneyland debuted their new nighttime spectacular that is nothing short of amazing. We also learned even more about Tokyo DisneySea's Fantasy Springs expansion. This is a land you'll want to visit!

Finally we update some quick stories at Walt Disney World including the impressive Moana rooms, Epcot's new shop name and how Shawn was wrong about the new lights being installed on Spaceship Earth!

Episode Notes

2:04 - Disneyland ticketing problems

10:12 - Avengers Campus is opening

12:23 - What's opening with Disneyland

14:43 - New/updated experiences

18:46 - Three minute tip: Mobile ordering at Disney World

21:58 - Fantasy Springs extension in Tokyo DisneySea

26:48 - Illuminate nighttime spectacular at Shanghai Disneyland

28:40 - Spaceship Earth lighting package

29:46 - Updates to the "Disney look"

33:03 - Polynesian Moana room update

36:38 - Creations Shop at Epcot

Subscribe, Share & Review!

Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@disneyhacks.com.

You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know!

View Details

Welcome to the Disney Hacks Podcast where we show you how to save time & money on Disney.

Episode Description

Disneyland is marching closer to reopening but they aren't the only ones. Parks across California are ramping up and we'll discuss what it is like to visit them. Gregg went to Magic Mountain on opening day and he'll also discuss what it was like visiting Disney's "A Touch of Disney" food festival. We also discuss Shawn's experience at Legoland and Seaworld over in Florida.

On the trip planning side Joe Cheung joins in to talk a bit about Walt Disney World tickets and we also discuss how your smartphone will soon be your ticket. Speaking of Disney World, Florida is releasing a limited edition Disney plate that is beautiful and we also learned more about the upcoming changes to Jungle Cruise and some of the characters being added.

Lots of stuff. Enjoy and don't forget to leave us a review!

Episode Notes

• 3:02 - Disneyland reopening updates
• 5:40 - Gregg's experience at a Touch of Disney
• 11:30 - Jungle Cruise announcements
• 13:44 - New Magic Mobile Band!
• 16:52 - Disney World 50th Anniversary License Plates
• 18:39 - Disney World Tickets (Three minute tips)
• 21:40 - Back in the theme parks! Seaworld San Diego
• 23:59 - Seaworld Orlando and Legoland Florida on the ground experience
• 32:18 - Southern California's first major park reopens and what it is like

Subscribe, Share & Review!

Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@disneyhacks.com.

You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know!

View Details

Welcome to the Disney Hacks Podcast where we show you how to save time & money on Disney.

Episode Description

We now know a lot more about the re-opening of Disneyland and other California amusement parks. We'll go over exactly what we know including which parks are going to open on April 1 and when Disneyland will open its doors again. How much will Disneyland cost?

Until they re-open many of the Southern California parks are running food festivals as well. Gregg is going to many of them and he recaps the Boysenberry Festival at Knott's which sounds quite delicious! Boysenberry funnel cake. It's been too long.

We also catch up with the latest Disney World fan controversy. EPCOT seems to be triggering a lot of people lately. Thankfully the new concept art for Magic Kingdom's Cinderella Castle is stunning and you'll want to see it.

Finally, with the Happiest Place on Earth (Disneyland) finally coming back Gregg and Shawn discuss what they are most looking forward to in the park/resort. Where are we running to first when inside the gates?

Episode Notes

• 1:59 - Taste of Boysenberry
• 4:24 - California theme parks reopening!
• 6:01 - Disneyland reopening details!
• 15:14 - Spaceship Earth lighting package
• 18:49 - Cool Disney World castle concept
• 20:36 - Remy's Ratatouille adventure opening date
• 24:46 - What we're most looking forward to at Disneyland

Subscribe, Share & Review!

Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@disneyhacks.com.

You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know!

View Details

Welcome to the Disney Hacks Podcast where we show you how to save time & money on Disney.

Episode Description

Disneyland and other California theme parks will be able to re-open as soon as April 1. The bombshell news dropped recently and while we aren't sure the parks will be open on exactly that date, we should be seeing them come back to life very soon.

And speaking of back to life, before they are able to re-open with rides, many of the Southern California parks including Knott's Berry Farm, Universal Studios and Disney California Adventure are having food festivals. Are they worth the cost?

We also discuss Walt Disney World news including the brand new lighting package installed at Epcot's entrance. It is beautiful. On the flip side Harmonious continues to be installed and its set pieces are ugly and off center. Is this a huge Imagineering blunder?

Speaking of those we finish the show with a look at some of Disney's biggest mistakes. Which parks/rides/experiences were so bad that Disney had to immediately fix them. Some of them are so bad, but can't be fixed. Our picks might surprise you!

Episode Notes

• 3:03 - Disneyland reopening?
• 11:35 - Touch of Disney at Disney's California Adventure
• 16:31 - Food festivals at other theme parks
• 20:13 - Epcot monstrosity
• 23:27 - Epcot's slick new entrance
• 25:32 - New Moana themed Polynesian rooms
• 28:26 - Shawn's going to Orlando?
• 32:23 - Disney Imagineering blunders

Subscribe, Share & Review!

Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@disneyhacks.com.

You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know!

View Details

Welcome to the Disney Hacks Podcast where we show you how to save time & money on Disney.

Episode Description

After almost a year of being shuttered what is it like visiting Disneyland Resort right now? Shawn recently took a trip to Southern California for some Disneyland and even a little rideless Seaworld. How is it different?

Plus Disney released even more details of Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary celebration and Gregg discusses a documentary about one of the amusement industry's most iconic companies (huge Disney tie-ins). 

Episode Notes

• 3:27 - Visiting Disneyland right now and going inside DCA
• 9:04 - Is a rideless Seaworld a park worth visiting?
• 16:40 - Arrow Dynamics documentary
• 22:05 - Disney World 50th anniversary celebration
• 26:31 - Disney World ticket price increase - How bad is it?
• 28:49 - Hong Kong Disneyland reopening for the 3rd time

Subscribe, Share & Review!

Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@disneyhacks.com. 

You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know!

View Details

Welcome to the Disney Hacks Podcast where we show you how to save time & money on Disney.

Episode Description

On this week's show we talk annual pass fun. Specifically how Shawn is utilizing a loophole to try to get an annual pass, but it isn't quite that simple. Hopefully Disney will come through. Plus we discuss Seaworld annual pass arbitrage and how you can save money by buying your pass outside of Florida.

Skipper Gary from Coasting with Culture also joined us for this show as we discuss the first looks at Super Nintendo World in Japan and what will be the differences when it comes to Hollywood and Florida. Plus Gary will share his perspective on the recently announced changes to the Jungle Cruise as a former skipper.

Episode Notes

• 2:42 - Super Mario World is here. What are our first impressions?
• 13:32 - How I'm trying to work the system to get an annual pass, but there is a catch.
• 15:38 - Seaworld Annual Pass arbitrage
• 20:01 - California Theme Parks updates. New bill allowing for sooner reopening.
• 26:44 - Jungle cruise re-theming, thoughts from a Jungle Cruise skipper!

Subscribe, Share & Review!

Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@disneyhacks.com.

You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know!

View Details

Description

Welcome to the Disney Hacks Podcast where we show you how to save time & money on Disney.

Episode Description

On this week's show we head over to Walt Disney World to break down the latest craziness. From 8+ hour lines for cookies to a mad rush to see new bathrooms there are quite a few interesting things to talk about. We also discuss our disappointment with the Star Wars Hotel, Shawn's favorite show is returning and the Magical Express is ending.

Over at the OG Disneyland we also got a preview of the new Spiderman attraction for Avengers Campus and Disney dropped a bombshell by eliminating the annual pass program....for now. We dive into what will replace it and we have a pretty good idea thanks to a new survey from Disney.

Episode Notes

• 2:54 - France Pavilion bathrooms
• 5:07 - Festival of the Lion King returning
• 8:06 - Hall of Presidents refurbishment
• 11:01 - 8 hours for a cookie?
• 14:23 - Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser steerage class
• 17:48 - No more Magical Express
• 24:41 - Spiderman attraction first look
• 27:02 - Disneyland cancels APs

Subscribe, Share & Review!

Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@disneyhacks.com.

You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know!

View Details

Description

Welcome to the Disney Hacks Podcast where we show you how to save time & money on Disney.

Episode Description

What is the latest going on at Walt Disney World? Specifically what rumors have we heard about what is coming for the 50th anniversary, when will new attractions open and what else is happening at Walt Disney World. We'll discuss it.

Plus in our feature we discuss DisTwitter including a primer for anyone who wonders what it is all about. How do you find DisTwitter, how do you interact and is it worth it as a Disney fan?

Episode Notes

• 3:46 - Bob Chapek's statement
• 5:31 - Disney World's 50th Anniversary Plans
• 11:07 - What's opening in 2021
• 12:41 - Social distancing updates
• 16:02 - Epcot fountain
• 17:16 - Zootopialand coming to Animal Kingdom?
• 21:47 - Avengers Campus updates
• 26:39 - What is DISTwitter?

Subscribe, Share & Review!

Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@disneyhacks.com. 

You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know!

View Details

Description

Welcome to the Disney Hacks Podcast where we show you how to save time & money on Disney.

Episode Description

Disney made waves this week by announcing their dominance in the streaming space. Their streaming services including Hulu, ESPN+ and Disney+ have grown much faster than anticipated and thus are gettings tons of new content.

In total Disney is spending over $8 billion the next few years on content across their brands. In this episode we'll detail all of the announcements which include movies, specials and television shows from Star Wars, Marvel, Disney Animation, Pixar and much more. There is so much to go over and much of it looks to be worth waiting for.

Episode Notes

• 0:00 - Skipping Magic Mountain and DCA updates
• 5:22 - Disney+ growth and future
• 11:17 - Marvel - Crazy amount of shows
• 18:58 - NatGeo - Many new offerings
• 21:16 - Disney TV
• 23:05 - Lucasfilm - Star Wars & Indy Jones
• 29:52 - Pixar New Offerings
• 33:48 - Disney Studios
• 36:31 - Disney Animation Studios
• 40:17 - What new entertainment offerings are we most looking forward to?

Subscribe, Share & Review!

Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@disneyhacks.com.

You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know!

View Details

Description

Welcome to the Disney Hacks Podcast where we show you how to save time & money on Disney.

Episode Description

So much has changed with Disney, but they are largely going forward with their announced EPCOT overhaul. Some things are cancelled but many projects are going on. We'll catch you up on the latest.

Plus we also discuss what it has been like now that DCA is open for dining and shopping and we drool over Hong Kong Disneyland's new castle which opened this week. We also discuss Joe Rohde's retirement and pick our favorite Rohde attractions!

Episode Notes

• 4:33 - Epcot Reimagining

https://www.parkjourney.com/disney-parks/historic-transformation-of-epcot-continues-at-walt-disney-world-resort

• 15:48 - Star Wars Galactic Cruiser
• 18:24 - Disneyland reopened, sort of
• 21:14 - Six flags Magic Mountain holiday celebration
• 24:11 - Disneyland Hong Kong castle redesign

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/11/hong-kong-disneyland-unveils-first-of-its-kind-castle-of-magical-dreams/

• 27:45 - Bye Joe Rodhe, favorite Joe Rodhe attractions

Subscribe, Share & Review!

Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@disneyhacks.com.

You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know!

View Details

Description

Welcome to the Disney Hacks Podcast where we show you how to save time & money on Disney.

Episode Description

We go coast to coast in this episode to discuss some good news. In Disneyland we discuss the opening of DCA for dining/shopping and whether Disneyland is going to follow behind. Plus what is it like at Walt Disney World for the holidays this year?

Disney also released their fiscal year 2020 earnings and they weren't as bad as many expected. With the parks hurting Disney has made it up elsewhere. What does it mean for the future?

Episode Notes

• 5:54 - Disney's earnings

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/12/disney-dis-q4-2020-earnings.html

https://blogmickey.com/2020/11/disney-parks-revenue-down-75-since-beginning-of-covid-19-pandemic-37-dip-for-fiscal-2020/

• 13:10 - Disney World holiday decorations

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/11/holiday-magic-arrives-at-magic-kingdom-park/

https://www.parkjourney.com/industry-news/the-merriest-time-of-year-at-walt-disney-world-begins-november-6th-with-new-entertainment-experiences-festive-treats-special-merchandise-and-more

• 26:41 - Disneyland "reopening"

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/11/buena-vista-street-opens-nov-19-extending-downtown-disney-district-at-disneyland-resort/

• 36:29 - Homemade Matterhorn

Subscribe, Share & Review!

Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@disneyhacks.com.

You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know!

View Details

Description

Welcome to the Disney Hacks Podcast where we show you how to save time & money on Disney.

Episode Description

Gregg took this episode off as he is working at the polls. On this solo show Shawn discusses the bad news about Disneyland not reopening soon and the even worse news about Disneyland Paris closing its doors once again.

On the positive front we'll talk about saving on Disney gift cards plus what to do with your stash of Disney money from cancelled 2020 trips. So much lost this year but so much to look forward to in 2021 and beyond!

Episode Notes

• 1:00 - Disneyland won't be reopning (as a theme park) soon
• 2:05 - Buena Vista Street to reopen
• 3:05 - Disneyland Paris has closed again
• 4:45 - What to do with your Disney travel bank
• 6:25 - Getting discounted Disney gift cards & what to do with
• them
• 8:10 - Combining Disney gift card balances & protecting yourself with 3rd party cards
• 9:00 - Should you be stockpiling Disney money given the current circumstances?
• 10:04 - Missing the holidays at the parks
• 12:05 - The joy, blessings and memories brought by Disney
• 13:00 - I do Disney for a lot less money than most

Subscribe, Share & Review!

Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@disneyhacks.com.

You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know!

View Details

Description

Welcome to the Disney Hacks Podcast where we show you how to save time & money on Disney.

Episode Description

Disney has so many boat rides of all kinds. From the Jungle Cruise to the Rivers of America to Pirates, Splash Mountain and Storybook Land the variety and types of rides are endless. We'll discuss some of our all time favorite Disney boat rides.

Plus we also dive into the Walt Disney World 2021 ticket calendar and price changes along with a construction update of the major new projects coming to Disneyland and Walt Disney World. What is cancelled and what is delayed?

Episode Notes

• 7:30 - Disney ticket release
• 12:52 - Construction updates
• 17:39 - WDW construction
• 30:12 - Best Disney boat ride

Subscribe, Share & Review!

Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@disneyhacks.com.

You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know!

View Details

Description

Welcome to the Disney Hacks Podcast where we show you how to save time & money on Disney.

Episode Description

Gregg recently took an awesome road trip with his sister from California to Houston. We talk about the journey, some of the cool places he visited plus his pilgrimage to ride Disney's 3rd Peoplemover out in Houston.

We also dive into the latest drama surrounding theme park reopenings in California and talk about Tokyo Disneyland's divisive new Beauty & The Beast Ride. Does this new ride concept work?

Episode Notes

• 0:00 - Gregg's Pilgrimage to the People Mover
• 15:34 - Disneyland re-opening (non) news
• 20:28 - Disney company layoffs
• 25:25 - Tokyo Disney's new Beauty and the Beast attraction

Subscribe, Share & Review!

Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@disneyhacks.com.

You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know!

View Details

Description

Welcome to the Disney Hacks Podcast where we show you how to save time & money on Disney.

Episode Description

Disneyland has now been closed for 6 months, but there is no announcement of a timeframe for them to be allowed to reopen. In this episode we discuss the latest news & rumors, what events are being allowed and the overall politics of reopening Disneyland.

Then to follow up on our most overrated attractions list from a couple of shows ago we talk about Disney's most underrated attractions on both coasts. This time we break down attractions into categories and I think you'll love some of our picks!

Episode Notes

0:00 - Catching up: road trip around the US, Houston theme parks and staying in Laughlin

8:15 - The mounting Disneyland reopening pressure

24:06 - Underrated Disney attractions and shows

29:23 - Underrated Disney moving attractions (non-thrill)

33:57 - Underrated Disney coasters

39:45 - Underrated Disney dark rides

Subscribe, Share & Review!

Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@disneyhacks.com.

You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know!

View Details

Welcome to the Disney Hacks Podcast where we show you how to save time & money on Disney.

Episode Description

Disney World has been open for quite some time, but finally we are starting to see some rumors and news regarding the Disneyland reopening. We'll talk about that plus the good/bad Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway news for the left coast.

Then we have a big treat for you. Gary Taylor from Coasting with Culture (coastingwithculture.com) joined us for this show. He is a former Walt Disney World cast member, Pirates of the Caribbean wader and Jungle Cruise skipper! You'll want to hear what he has to say about Disney World and his time sailing through the jungles of Magic Kingdom.

Episode Notes

1:09 - Introducing Gary

12:27 - Disneyland reopening rumblings

20:29 - Becoming a cast member at WDW

29:44 - Jungle cruise experience

36:36 - Worst and best cast member experiences

41:38 - Pitfalls of being a cast member

45:03 - How did being a cast member change Gary's opinion on the Disney magic?

Subscribe, Share & Review!

Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@disneyhacks.com.

You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know!

View Details

Welcome to the Disney Hacks Podcast where we show you how to save time & money on Disney.

Episode Description

Maybe you haven't noticed, but there are some amazing ticket deals for Orlando theme parks, but they have restrictions. On this episode Gregg & Shawn look at the gray area of resident offers, how to see if you're eligible and the shocking prices some parks are offering. Plus, we dive into a topic that every Disney fan has contemplated. Yes, we go into great detail to discuss Disney's most overrated attractions plus we each share our top overrated pic. I think our answers will probably surprise you!

Episode Notes

0:00 - Introduction, latest on California Theme Park reopenings and speculation

9:15 - Amazing resident discounts on Florida theme parks

Walt Disney World Resident Offers - $130 2 day ticket, Save 40% on 4 day tickets, Save 30% on 3 day tickets

Universal Orlando - Special Offer for Florida Residents: Buy a Day, Visit Every Day Thru Dec. 24 For Free ($164 for 2 parks or $193 including Volcano Bay)

Disney resident requirements

22:04 - Most overrated Disney attractions

Subscribe, Share & Review!

Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@disneyhacks.com.
You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know!

View Details

Welcome to the Disney Hacks Podcast where we show you how to save time & money on Disney.

Episode Description

Disney dropped some huge news this week with their earnings report. They lost a mind blowing amount of revenue in their Parks division but had some other positive news which lifted the stock up. We'll discuss it all, plus Andrew Singleton from Park Journey joins us to talk Orlando theme parks and share exactly what you should expect when visiting. He's been to all of the major properties and share's his perspective on Disney and more.

Episode Notes

7:25 - Disney's earnings call

20:14 - Andrew's experiences in Florida theme parks

24:40 - What it's like to visit Disney World right now

27:24 - Disney transportation

28:34 - Queues and plexiglass

33:07 - Is it worth visiting Disney World right now?

36:38 - Some Haunted Mansion talk

38:24 - Tips for visiting Disney World right now

Disney's Earnings - https://milestomemories.com/walt-disney-company-3rd-quarter-losses/

Thanks again to Andrew from Park Journey for joining us as a guest this week! https://www.parkjourney.com/

Subscribe, Share & Review!

Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@disneyhacks.com.

You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know!

View Details

Welcome to the Disney Hacks Podcast where we show you how to save time & money on Disney.

Episode Description

Things continue to change for Disney. On this episode we'll discuss what it's like to ride Disney's most advanced ride in the era of COVID-19 (a lot is different), plus we'll talk about several Walt Disney World attractions which have now been permanently closed and we'll close with the history of Disney's 3 (or 4) Peoplemovers and why you should pay a visit to Houston.

Episode Notes

• 0:00 - Sad news out of Universal with the cancellation of Halloween Horror Nights on both coasts
• 4:11 - Knott's Berry Farm is hosting an awesome food event. No rides are open, but you can get tons of boysenberry goodness!
• 6:47 - Walt Disney World permanent attractions closings - Find out which attractions are now cut permanently including a new show that Disney spent serious $$$ on!
• 14:57 - Rise of the Resistance in the age of Covid-19. There are significant changes to the experience of Disney's newest ride. How is it better and/or worse during the current times.
• 29:16 - Discussing Disney's 3 (really 4) Peoplemovers, their history and how one you might not know about lives on for now, but may not be there for a long time.

Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@disneyhacks.com.

You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know!

View Details

Welcome to the Disney Hacks Podcast where we show you how to save time & money on Disney.

Episode Description

Have you ever wanted to run one of those fancy races through a Disney theme park? Gregg shares his experiences from many such races plus we discuss the craziness of camping overnight for a mall to open in Anaheim and what it's like on the ground in Walt Disney World.

Episode Notes

• 0:00 - Theme park opening updates
• 5:58 - Saying goodbye to a friend
• 8:18 - Downtown Disney reopening and waiting in line for a mall.
• 16:21 - WDW reopening and what it's like on the ground in the theme parks.
• 28:26 - About runDisney and why Gregg has run so many races. Plus what he does with all of his medals.

Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@disneyhacks.com. 

You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know!

View Details

Welcome to the Disney Hacks Podcast where we show you how to save time & money on Disney.

Episode Description

Disney is opening up all around the world, but not without some hiccups including the delay of Disneyland's reopening. We talk about all of the latest reopening news plus Disney's huge decision to retheme Splash Mountain and we dive deep into Disneysea's $2.3 Billion expansion including Frozen, Tangled & Neverland from Peter Pan!

Episode Notes

• 3:25 - Disneyland not opening yet
• 6:41 - Park Pass reservation system
• 8:56 - Other theme parks not opening
• 10:24 - Tokyo Disneyland Resort opening!
• 12:57 - Splash Mountain re-theme
• 15:27 - In Disneyland
• 17:37 - In Disney World
• 26:01 - Tokyo DisneySea expansion
• 41:52 - Get a free covid-19 antibody test

Links

Disneyland delays opening & Splash retheme - https://milestomemories.com/disneyland-delays-reopening/

Inside Tokyo's Fantasy Springs expansion - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9UF3FNJ4eI

Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@disneyhacks.com.

You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know!

View Details

Episode Description

In this episode Gregg and Shawn discuss what Disney told and us what they didn't about the proposed Disneyland re-opening. There are some interesting clues, plus what will happen with all of the annual passholders and which ride are we going on first when we go back.

Plus we learn some disappointing Frozen ride news from Hong Kong Disneyland and we talk Shawn's opening day Circus Circus Adventuredome tour plus Gregg's coverage of Lagoon's lack of social distancing and face masks.

Note: Lagoon changed their policy to require masks at all times after we recorded this.

Disneyland Reopening

• Disneyland Reopening Announced - Miles to Memories
• Disneyland Reopening Announced - Park Journey

Hong Kong Disneyland Frozen Info

• Hong Kong Disneyland Frozen Expansion Information

Circus Circus Adventuredome Opening & Vegas Strip

• Adventuredome, Midway, Strip & Circus Circus Casino Tour
• Vegas opening night in the Caesars Palace Casino

Enjoy!

Timestamps

2:44 - Disneyland's proposed re-opening dates

10:19 - Disneyland hotels opening

20:02 - First attraction?

22:45 - Frozen expansion in Hong Kong Disneyland

27:35 - Amusement industry re-openings and roundup

Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@disneyhacks.com.

You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know!

View Details

An in-depth look at the re-opening Walt Disney World plus what it will be like when that happens. Plus iconic theme park foods & our absolute favorite Disney dish!

Episode Notes

1:26 - Theme parks around the country are open and opening!

3:06 - Disney World official reopening date

6:22 - Safety protocols for Disney World

20:06 - No new tickets or reservations?

24:04 - No Fastpass+??

27:34 - Disneyland predictions

32:44 - Recreating theme park foods

36:36 - Favorite Disney foods

View Details

One of your co-hosts drove 80 miles each way just for a taste of Mrs. Knotts' fried chicken and the other took his family to every Disney park around the world in 6 weeks. We'll talk about it.

Plus we discuss the Shanghai Disneyland and Disney Springs reopenings and look at how the amusement industry outside of Disney is looking to reopen and how that will work.

1:39 - Gregg's journey for Chicken
7:11 - Shanghai Disneyland is open!
11:27 - When will other parks reopen?
18:17 - Theme park reopening
28:04 - Travel hacking hotels by Disney parks around the world
38:01 - Saving money on tickets

If you like the show leave us a 5 star written review. It helps us out a lot. Here are some links to subscribe. Thanks for listening!

• Apple Podcasts
• Google Play
• Sticher
• Spotify
• RSS

View Details

Episode Description

On this episode we move beyond Disneyland to talk about Shawn's disappointing stay at Disney's Yacht Club plus the proposed mandates and guidelines for reopening Walt Disney World.

We also go on a detailed tour of Shanghai Disneyland where Shawn talks about his favorite parts across his three visits plus Shanghai Disney tips & what future expansion has in store for the resort.

Episode Notes

4:22 - Yacht Club Review

17:25 - Florida's Theme Park Reopening Guidelines

29:10 - Shanghai Disneyland Overview

32:46 - Gardens of Imagination

36:09 - Tomorrowland

41:06 - Toy Story Land

42:53 - Fantasyland

47:29 - Treasure Cove

53:08 - Adventure Isle

56:49 - Quick tips for Shanghai Disneyland

Shanghai Disneyland Review (Review 2)

Shanghai Disneyland Hotel Review

Toy Story Hotel Review

About the Podcast More Disney. Less Money. Hosted by Shawn Coomer (Founder of Miles to Memories) & Gregg Condon (Founder of Park Journey) we show you how to save time & money on Disney. This episode was edited by asthejoeflies.

Subscribe to the Show * Apple Podcasts * Google Play * Sticher * Spotify * RSS

If you listen and like the show, please consider giving us a 5 star rating and a written review. It helps the podcast reach more listeners! Also, if you have any questions or topics you want us to discuss, make sure to let us know!

View Details

Episode Description

In this episode Shawn and Gregg take a deeper look at the Disneyland Resort. They dive into the evolution of the resort, discuss their favorite Disneyland rides plus explain why Disney's Maxpass is absolutely worth the money despite the cost. Shawn also dives into his own Disney story as well.

Episode Notes

2:05 - Favorite Disneyland things

7:01 - The evolution of Disneyland

10:15 - Disneyland and Disney California Adventure history

15:14 - Maxpass

23:32 - Shawn's Disney background

29:24 - Favorite Disneyland rides

About the Podcast More Disney. Less Money. Hosted by Shawn Coomer (Founder of Miles to Memories) & Gregg Condon (Founder of Park Journey) we show you how to save time & money on Disney.

Subscribe to the Show * Apple Podcasts * Google Play * Sticher * Spotify * RSS

If you listen and like the show, please consider giving us a 5 star rating and a written review. It helps the podcast reach more listeners! Also, if you have any questions or topics you want us to discuss, make sure to let us know!

View Details

Episode Description

In our first episode, we discuss the ongoing closure of Disney parks around the globe and how that is impacting us all. We also dive into Gregg's Disney backstory including how he started Park Journey and we debate Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.

Episode Notes

5:26 - How Disney has been handling the closures

10:13 - Introducing Shawn and Gregg

15:46 - Gregg's Disney story

19:43 - Being Disney parents

26:00 - Is Rise of the Resistance worth the hype?

About the Podcast More Disney. Less Money. Hosted by Shawn Coomer (Founder of Miles to Memories) & Gregg Condon (Founder of Park Journey) we show you how to save time & money on Disney.

Subscribe to the Show * Apple Podcasts * Google Play * Sticher * Spotify * RSS

If you listen and like the show, please consider giving us a 5 star rating and a written review. It helps the podcast reach more listeners! Also, if you have any questions or topics you want us to discuss, make sure to let us know!

View Details

Disney Hacks is the podcast to help you save time and money on Disney. Join Shawn from Miles to Memories and Greg from Park Journey as we share our expertise to help you experience more Disney for less money both at home and abroad.