The Disney Hack – Tricks and Tips for your Early Morning EMH Walt Disney World Trips! 

This week: How To Get Your Family Excited About Early EMH, with Maven from GoInformed.net

 

Episode 19 is packed with early morning Extra Magic Hour (EMH) rituals with Hack Pack member Maven, the founder and chief travel blogger of GoInformed.net, a blog that brings you the insights to inspire and inform your next adventure!

A natural travel hack master, Maven has been traveling to Orlando for years, as well as Hawaii, the Caribbean and that dark place in Central Florida beyond the Disney property.

You may remember Maven from episode 12 of TDH where we talked about Hacking Early Morning ADR’s. Well, today we are talking about some early morning wake-up tips and strategies to best use early extra magic hours such as…

-How to make a plan

-How do you figure out what time to get up

-What to do the night before to make your morning easier

-What to do that morning

-How to best take advantage of EMH’s

-The curse of the EMH (Especially for West Coasters)

-The blessings, too

-AND Taking advantage of Non-EMH parks (Even when staying on property)

 

Thanks to Maven for sharing her best tips, tricks and hacks! Check out her website, especially her article on 55 Things To Know Before You Visit Disney World.

 

Also check out:

–http://www.goinformed.net/five-things-you-should-do-the-night-before-to-help-you-wake-up-early-on-your-theme-park-vacation/

–http://www.goinformed.net/7am-extra-magic-hours-at-disney-world-blessing-or-curse/

 

I really hope you enjoy our conversation!

 

Connect with Maven here:
Website: http://www.goinformed.net

Facebook: https://facebook.com/goinformednet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goinformednet

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/goinformednet

 

What are your favorite Disney hacks?

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(I am really looking forward to connecting with you!)

 

Until then, have a great week and remember to set your alarm!

 

The Disney Hack – Tricks and Tips for your DisneylandTrips! (An Unofficial Disney Podcast)

This week: Hacking Disneyland With Go Mouse Scouts founders and authors of the 2017 Guide to Visiting Disneyland With Young Kids (and still having a great time!), Megan and Kris Sheppard.

I first met Kris Sheppard on Facebook after I became a regular podcaster in the Disney podcasting community. Of course, I knew who they were long before they ever knew about me. I had been listening to the Go Mouse Scouts Podcast for quite some time and today I am honored to consider these two my friends.

This discussion is one of the reasons I started The Disney Hack. The ability to connect with and learn from Super Fans about how they manage to maximize the MAGIC and FUN while saving the most TIME and MONEY while on a Disney parks trip with kids. Kris and Megan are MASTERS at this as they have been going to Disneyland for years and often talk about their trips often on their show.

I have learned a lot from them and I asked them to share their best hacks when planning a trip to the happiest place on earth. They even shared some of their best tips from their new book: 2017 Guide to Visiting Disneyland With Young Kids (and still having a great time!)

Use the code, “disneyhack” and take another $1 OFF!

 

Connect with Kris and Megan here:
Website: http://gomousescouts.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/gomousescouts

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gomousescouts

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gomousescouts/

 

Support The Disney Hack:

 

What are your favorite Disney hacks?

Post them on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with the tag, #DisneyHack

Please be sure to rate us on iTunes.

 

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(I am really looking forward to connecting with you!)

Until then, have a great week and remember to always drop those eaves!

The Disney Hack – Tricks and Tips for your WDW Trips! (An Unofficial Disney Podcast)

This week: Caillouet Family Disney Hacks

I first met Trent and Jeni on Facebook after I became a regular podcaster in the Disney podcasting community. Of course, I knew who they were long before they ever knew about me. I had been listening to the DisneyDNA Podcast for quite some time and today I am honored to consider these two my friends.

This discussion is one of the reasons I started The Disney Hack. The ability to connect with and learn from Super Fans about how they manage to maximize the MAGIC and FUN while saving the most TIME and MONEY while on a Disney parks trip. Trent and Jeni are MASTERS at this as they have been going to Walt Disney World for years and talk about their trips often on their show.

I have learned a lot from them and I asked them to share their best hacks when planning a trip to the most magical place on earth. In fact, they shared a tip that I believe EVERYONE needs to know, especially if you find yourself in an emergency situation.

Give a listen to these experienced members of the Hack Pack! You won’t regret it!

Connect with Trent and Jeni here:
Website: https://disneydnapodcast.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DisneyDNAPod

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisneyDNAPodcast/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disneydnapodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfgpYjx3tI6PPJZchEH9FwA

 

What are your favorite Disney hacks?

Post them on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with the tag, #DisneyHack

Be sure to visit http://thedisneyhack.com/ and rate us on iTunes.

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Until then, have a great week and remember to pack two pairs of shoes!

 

The Disney Hack – Tricks and Tips for your Walt Disney World Trips! (An Unofficial Disney Podcast)

This week: Geekin’ Family Hacks! 

I first became aware of Curt and Lindsay’s Father/Daughter Disney Podcast, Geekin’ on WDW last Summer, long before I started The Disney Hack podcast. It quickly became one of my top resources for great tips when planning my own Disney vacation.

Curt asked his own community of Disney Geek’s to provide their own best hacks for when visiting Walt Disney World and we take a little time diving in to each one.

Topics Discussed:

• How to be ‘That Guy’
• ADR through touring plans
• The SECRET Nachos Rio Grande at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe in Disney World!
• If something doesn’t go right, tell a manager Don’t go home upset
• Ariel bagging (Yes, this is a thing)
• Staying at Deluxe and walking into park
• Plan your parks based on extra magic hours
• Complimenting or thanking a Cast Member via Twitter
• Work with a travel agent to get discounts first in line like free dining plan

 

Connect with Curt Stone here:
Website: http://geekinonwdw.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/geekinonwdw

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/899808513427067

 

What are your favorite Disney hacks?

We’d love to know. Please share your comments with us on The Disney Hack Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/TheDisneyHack/

 

Any other Hacks to share? Post them on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with the tag, #DisneyHack

Be sure to visit http://thedisneyhack.com/ and rate us on iTunes.

Then Like and Follow us on Social Media:

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Until then, have a great week and remember to drink lots of water (just don’t buy it from pirates)!

The Disney Hack – Tricks and Tips for your Disney Trips! (An Unofficial Disney Podcast)

This week: Meal Hacking Walt Disney World with Mark Lucas

Thank the Phoenicians, we’re talking Meal Hacks at Walt Disney World!

I met mark on Instagram when we followed each other’s accounts. He was kind enough to send me a PM on Instagram letting me know how much he enjoyed the show. I replied and we begin a conversation that ended with us recording this episode about dining hacks around how to save money by taking advantage of the appetizers and dessert menu while eating your way around Walt Disney World.

We explore each park, as well as some resorts and Disney Springs! Mark is a wealth of knowledge and experience when it comes to eating around the World. I really hope you enjoy our conversation.

 

Connect with Mark Lucas here:
Website: http://kingofwdw.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingofwdw

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingofwdw/

 

A post shared by Mark Lucas (@kingofwdw) on Jul 5, 2017 at 8:06am PDT

 

What are your favorite Appetizer/Dessert Disney hacks?

We’d love to know. Please share your comments with us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/TheDisneyHack/

 

Any other non-dining Hacks to share? Post them on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with the tag, #DisneyHack

Be sure to visit http://thedisneyhack.com/ and rate us on iTunes.

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Until then, have a great week and remember to thank the Phoenicians!

The Disney Hack – Tricks and Tips for your Disney Trips! (An Unofficial Disney Podcast)

This week: Hacking Summer at Disney

NOTE: The audio is a little rough for the first 10 minutes, but it does get better. I would have edited out the bad audio except that the information was very valuable and I wanted you to be able to get that content. If you can get through the first few minutes of the show I promise it gets better!

 

I was fortunate enough to be joined by three amazing Disney experts. Each one loves this stuff as much as I do and all have learned through years of experience just how to navigate a hot Summer day at a Disney theme park.

We explore all Six US parks, as well as the two water parks, to give you insider tricks and tips for surviving your Summer Disney Trips!

 

Joining me today:
Jennifer Galambos of Fairy Tale Concierge

Josh Taylor from Network1901

Rich Stork, host of One Little Spark Podcast

Please check them out!

 

I hope you enjoy this conversation. What are your favorite Summertime Hacks?

We’d love to know. Please share your comments with us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/TheDisneyHack/

 

Any other Hacks to share? Post them on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with the tag, #DisneyHack

Be sure to rate us on iTunes.

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Until then, have a great week and remember to stay HYDRATED!!

The Disney Hack – Tricks and Tips for your Disney Trips! (An Unofficial Disney Podcast)

Ride Hacking Early ADR’s

Everyone is talking about it, nobody wants you to know what it is, it’s travel agents supposed secret weapon…It’s the Walt Disney World Early ADR Ride Hack!

 

FYI: ADR = Advance Dining Reservation

 

With me today is Maven, the founder of http://www.goinformed.net/

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Bonus content for listeners of this episode! The list of Disney World park restaurants that take breakfast reservations and the rides you can reach before anyone else is in the park! BUT – you must listen to get the unique link for this exclusive information.

 

I hope you enjoy this conversation. What are your favorite early ADR hacks?

We’d love to know. Please share your comments with us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/TheDisneyHack/

 

Any other Hacks to share? Post them on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with the tag, #DisneyHack

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Until then, have a great week and remember…Walk and take pics on your way to breakfast!

The Disney Hack – Tricks and Tips for your Disney Trips!

Our Special Father’s Day Discussion of Disney’s Nighttime Entertainment or as I like to call it: The Happily Ever Fantasmic Rivers of Electrical Light Parade IllumiNation Spectacular!

In this episode, I’m joined again by my good friend – Father of four, avid theme park goer and leading themed entertainment designer.

We took some time recently to get dinner and discuss every single nighttime show we’ve seen over the years. We naturally sprinkled in some great tips for getting the best view, and perhaps even a few views you never knew were available.

I hope you enjoy this conversation. What are your Disney Park Nighttime Entertainment Hacks? We’d love to know. Please share your comments with us on Facebook at:   https://www.facebook.com/TheDisneyHack/

 

Any other Hacks to share? Post them on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with the tag, #DisneyHack

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See ya real soon!

The Disney Hack – Tricks and Tips for your Disney Trips!

This week:

• I’m joined by my good friend Rich from the One Little Spark Podcast
• We follow up on a conversation from Episode 6 about FastPass+ Hacks
  • What has changed?
  • Who does this effect?
  • Is this a good thing or bad?
• Everything I know about hacking Pandora, The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Yes, every other podcast is talking about this and we have been listening to what they had to say, for your benefit, so we could bring you the very best information. If you consume as much Pandora news as I have been doing for the past few months, you may already be sick of people talking about it.

If not, check out the Flaska Reclinata: https://ohmy.disney.com/news/2017/05/25/9-beautiful-details-that-amazed-us-in-pandora-the-world-of-avatar/

Ziggy Knows Disney’s Pandora FastPass+ Strategy: http://www.ziggyknowsdisney.com/2017/05/pandora-world-of-avatar-fastpass-strategy-tips/

Hidden Mickey (Thanks @teambercasewdw on Instagram for sharing!): https://www.instagram.com/p/BUHKDOdFg2h/

 

With all the looking up you’re doing in Pandora, remember to look down, too. #waltdisneyworld #animalkingdom #pandoratheworldofavatar #pandorapreview #pandorahiddenmickey #hiddenmickey #avatarland #theworldofavatar #visitpandora

A post shared by Holly and Peter Bercase (@teambercasewdw) on May 15, 2017 at 4:46am PDT

 

Well, that’s it. What are your Pandora Hacks? We’d love to know. Shoot us a note on your preferred social network and let’s talk about it!

 

Any other Hacks to share? Post them on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with the tag, #DisneyHack

Be sure to visit http://thedisneyhack.com/  for news and rate us on iTunes.

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See ya real soon!

 

Banner image credit: Rich Stork of the One Little Spark Podcast (Thanks again, Rich!)

Thumbnail image credit: The Walt Disney Company and Lightstorm Entertainment