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

The Disney Hack Episode 16 - How To Hack WDW with the Caillouet Family from the DisneyDNA Podcast Jul 19, 2017

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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/

What are your favorite Disney hacks?

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

The Disney Hack Episode 15 - The Disney Geek’s Guide to Hacking WDW with Curt Stone Jul 12, 2017

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We promise plenty of "Ariel Bagging" on this episode!

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This week: Geekin' Family Hacks!

I first became aware of Curt and Lindsay's Father/Daughter Disney Podcast, Geekin' on WDW last Summer. 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 (Not MDE?)
Peco's bill nachos challenge
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
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

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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 Episode 14 - Meal Hacking Walt Disney World with Mark Lucas Jul 05, 2017

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Thank the Phoenicians, we're talking Meal Hacks!

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This week: Meal Hacking Walt Disney World with Mark Lucas

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/

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

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

The Disney Hack Episode 12 - Early ADR Ride Hacks For All Four Walt Disney World Theme Parks Jun 21, 2017

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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!

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/

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

The Disney Hack Episode 11 - The Fathers Day Happily Ever Fantasmic Rivers of Electrical Light Parade IllumiNation Spectacular Jun 18, 2017

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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/

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See ya real soon!

The Disney Hack Episode 9 - The Five Disney Podcasts That Inspired Me To Start My Own Jun 12, 2017

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This week:

- News on why I have been MIA for the past two weeks.

- Some interesting Dining Hacks I had to share from friends on Instagram.

- And, the five Disney podcasts that inspired me to start my own.

...Plus, several honorable mentions.

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The Disney Hack Episode 8 - Surviving a Pop Warner Youth Cheerleader Disney Trip May 22, 2017

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This week we dive into navigating the complicated environment of parenting through a Pop Warner Youth Cheerleading Champtionship at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. My guest this week is digital marketing savant, John Ludlow, who's daughter recently competed at the Cheerleading Nationals. Items discussed include (but are not limited to):

Differences between Disney, ESPN and Pop Warner
What you can/cannot do from the Parent Pit
Photo Sharing Hacks
Dining Hacks YOU REALLY NEED TO KNOW
Resort Review
Transportation Tips
Managing Expectation and Emotional Readiness

You can reach John at his website: http://jpludlow.com/

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The Disney Hack Episode 7 - FastPass Magic Bands and How Disney is Hacking You May 19, 2017

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This week I continue my conversation from episode 3 with my friend, a leading Theme Parks designer. This time we discuss:

Walt Disney World and Disneyland FastPass(+) Hacks
Some thoughts on Magic Bands
How Disney is Hacking the psychology of its guests

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The Disney Hack Episode 5 - Hacking Moms Perfect Day At Disney May 13, 2017

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Hacking Mom’s Perfect Day At Disney

First off, I am not a mom. But I am a dad, and I have an amazing mom and I am surrounded by great moms. Moms are amazing. Shouldn’t we go out of our way to give them a day to just take it easy?

I had to get into the mindset of a mother - What does a mother want at Disney? Differences abound between meals, attractions, characters, parks, resorts, entertainment, recreation, shopping.

From young moms to great-grandmothers, there’s a whole bunch of different ways we can celebrate mom on a trip to Disney. So, how do we do it? I asked a few groups on Facebook to provide me with some motherly advice and here’s that I got!

As I discover more interesting tricks and tips for moms Disney trips, I’ll add them to my list. You’ll be able to find everything on my website: http://TheDisneyHack.com

Thanks to Rebecca for letting me ask my question in the Family Travel Club Facebook group. If you’re interested in travel, I suggest you check it out and also check out Rebecca’s great family travel site: R We There Yet Mom.com (http://rwethereyetmom.com/)

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