Unlocking Disney Magic: An Insider Guide with Leslie Harvey

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Chris Hutchins

Business, Education, Investing, Society & Culture, Places & Travel, Self-improvement

4.7 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 27 December 2023

⏱️ 85 minutes

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#149: Disney expert Leslie Harvey shares insider tips for a magical Disney vacation with strategies designed to save time, money, and stress. She offers insights on the best times to visit the Disney parks, top accommodation, best dining spots, and must-see attractions. Leslie also shares tactics to optimize the in-park experience through services like Genie+ and Skyliner, and so much more. Leslie Harvey is the co-host of the Disney Deciphered Podcast and the founder of Trips With Tykes, a family travel blog dedicated to streamlining the intricacies of journeys with children of all ages. She is also a freelance travel writer whose work has appeared in numerous digital travel publications, including The Points Guy and Lonely Planet. Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/disney-leslie-harvey Partner Deals DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web Copilot: Free 2 months access to my favorite personal finance app with code HACKS2 Masterworks: VIP access to skip the waitlist Notion: Try Notion AI free to automate tedious tasks and streamline your work Mint Mobile: $15/mo for unlimited wireless on the nation's largest 5G network For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: allthehacks.com/deals Resources Mentioned Leslie Harvey: Podcast | Blog | YouTube | Disneyland with Kids Facebook Group Disney Deciphered Episode #256 - Genie+ 101: How to Use Genie+ at Walt Disney World Discount Disney Gift Cards: Expert Tips & Tricks for the Best Deals Transportation: Disney Skyliner Disney Monorail Minnie Van™ Service Connected by Lyft Park Hopper Tickets Disney Genie+ Historical Information: Disney Crowd Calendar | Thrill Data Restaurant Reservations: Mouse Dining Places to Stay: Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin | Walt Disney World Swan Reserve (Marriot) Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels Polynesian Village Resort Caribbean Beach Resort Pop Century Resort Art of Animation Resort (Family Suites) Restaurants with the Best Meals: Jungle Skipper Canteen (Magic Kingdom Park) Ohana (Polynesian Village Resort) Chef Mickey's | Cinderella's Royal Table (Disney World) Sanaa | Boma Flavors of Africa (Animal Kingdom Lodge) Restaurants for Adults without Kids: Napa Rose (Grand Californian Hotel) Lamplight Lounge At Pixar Pier (California Adventure) The Dining Room at Victoria & Albert's (Grand Floridian) Blue Bayou (Disneyland) Full Show Notes (02:18) Overview: Disney Parks & Resorts (06:53) The Pre-Planning Process & Things To Consider (12:30) Selecting The Best Times To Visit (15:17) Major Planning Milestones (19:14) How To Budget For Disney (23:20) Where to Stay: On Property or Off Property (29:30) Picking A Disney Park (36:21) Disney Genie+ (42:26) Ways To Optimize The Disney Experience (50:39) Under Appreciated & Overhyped Rides (55:06) Food At Disney (1:02:29) The VIP Experiences At Disney (1:07:01) The Epcot Experience (1:08:27) Disney With Kids (1:11:27) Things To Pack and Not To Pack For Disney (1:12:29) Tips For Traveling With Large Groups (1:15:43) Saving on Disney Souvenirs (1:19:44) International Disney Parks (1:21:36) Big Changes Coming To Disney Connect with All the Hacks All the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Membership | Email Chris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn Editor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hello and welcome to another episode of All the Hacks, a show about upgrading your life, money, and travel.
0:08.0	I'm your host, Chris Hutchins, and I think for all of us, planning a trip to Disney is something that has or will eventually cross our minds at some
0:15.3	point. So I wanted to do an entire episode to help you optimize the full Disney experience.
0:20.7	So today we have Leslie Harvey, co-host of the Disney Deciphered Podcast, to talk about some of the amazing insider tips and hacks that will help you save time, money, and stress planning your next Disney vacation. I am so excited because we're
0:35.1	going to cover how to plan, where to stay, what to see, optimizing your day at the
0:39.4	park and so much more. This is going to be a gold mine of content for anyone going to
0:44.3	Disney so let's get into it right after this.
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