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The Disney Hack Episode 31 - COVID Closed the Disney Parks, Now What?? w/Maven of GoInformed.net Apr 04, 2020

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This week: COVID Closed the Disney Parks, Now What?? w/Maven of GoInformed.net

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The Disney Hack Episode 30 - Memorial Day Trip to Disneyland with Mrs. Hack Dec 19, 2019

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This week: A frank discussion about my not-so-recent Memorial Day Trip to Disneyland with Mrs. Hack. We discuss hotel accommodations, navigating Disneyland on a national holiday, Fantasmic dining package and MORE!

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The Disney Hack Episode 29 - Susan Veness, Author of Walt Disney World Hacks Apr 17, 2019

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This week: An interview of Susan Veness, author of Walt Disney World Hacks

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The Disney Hack Episode 28 - Five Disney Gaming Apps with Kasi of MouSeekers Oct 15, 2017

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This week: Disney Blogger and Gamer, Kasi from TheMouSeekers.com, shares FIVE Disney Gaming Apps she uses to chase away the Disney blues!

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The Disney Hack Episode 25- A Spontaneous Two Day September Trip With Mark Lucas Sep 20, 2017

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This week: A Spontaneous Two-Day September Trip Report, with Mark Lucas (@KingOfWDW)

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The Disney Hack Episode 24- Disneyland Hack Attack with the Theme Park Duo Sep 13, 2017

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This week: Talking Disneyland Hack Attack's with the hosts of the Theme Park Duo Podcast

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The Disney Hack Episode 21 - 63 Helpful Photography Tips For Your Disney Trips Aug 23, 2017

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This week: 63+ Helpful Photography Tips For Your Disney Trips, with @KingOfWDW Mark Lucas

Episode 21 is packed with dozens of photography tricks and tips that Mark and I have personally used to maximize our photographic return on a trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth!

You may remember Mark from Episode 14 where he shared his best tips on saving some green by eating lots of sugar, and Episode 18 where he shared some insightful nuggets from a recent packed trip to Florida.

Well, today we are talking about many of our personal hacks for planning, taking, sharing, storing and editing your Disney trip photos, such as...

-How to think about your what you want pics of

-Photography etiquette basics

-Thinking of photography as a numbers game

-Determining the right equipment for what and how you want to shoot

...and a bunch more!

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/

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

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Until then, have a great week and remember to label your camera!

The Disney Hack Episode 20 - The Disney Hack and You Aug 16, 2017

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This week: The Disney Hack and YOU

Episode 20 is my opportunity to reconnect with you. I share some thoughts on...

The upcoming total solar eclipse
The TouringPlans.com crowd calendar and a rare chance to explore the Walt Disney Resort at it's lowest predicted attendance in a very long time
What TDH Podcast means to me, and how I see you being a part of it

If you heard it, take action. Connect with me today!

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Until then, have a great week and remember to avoid looking directly into the sun!

The Disney Hack Episode 19 - How To Get Your Family Excited About Early EMH Aug 09, 2017

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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 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 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...

-Maven's #1 theme park tip

-What time do we mean by early

-How do you figure out what time to get up

-How to make a plan

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

-What to do in the morning

-Best take advantage of EMH’s

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

-The blessings, too

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

Thank Maven for sharing her 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

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

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

The Disney Hack Episode 18 - A Packed Walt Disney World Trip Report Aug 02, 2017

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This week: A very packed trip report with Hack Master Mark Lucas (AKA: KingOfWDW.com)!

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 episode 14 (Find it here: http://thedisneyhack.com/episode-14-meal-hacking-walt-disney-world/), about dining hacks on how to save money by taking advantage of the appetizers and dessert menu while eating your way around Walt Disney World.

Mark is a wealth of knowledge and experience when it comes to Walt Disney World. This time we dive into his recent trip to the World (his 6th in under a year!) and how his family hacks their way to a better experience each time. Mark generously give his best ideas on how to navigate Walt Disney World from the flight down, to the flight home. I really hope you enjoy our conversation!

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

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The Disney Hack Episode 17 - Hacking Disneyland With Young Kids with Go Mouse Scouts founders Megan and Kris Sheppard Jul 26, 2017

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This week: Hacking Disneyland With Go Mouse Scouts founders 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!)

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

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/gomousescouts

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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/

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

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

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

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?

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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?

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

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

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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The Disney Hack Episode 4 - Hack Jrs Perspective of Walt Disney World May 10, 2017

Questions to ask your kids before or after your trips to Disney to understand what's important to them...

My list of questions on this episode include:

How important is going to Walt Disney World for you?
- Been twice before age 10 (My first time I was 39)
- Going back?
How important are the rides?
- What can’t you wait to ride again?
- What will you never ride again?
- What are you bummed that you didn’t get to ride?
How important are the character meets or character meals?
- Signatures
- What are some tips parents can use to help kids be still during mealtime?
How important was it to be in a show?
- How are the shows? (Parades, Fireworks, Stage show, etc...)
- Being able to see the fireworks…?
How important is the place you stay?
- The pool?
- Other things to do?
How important was it to shop for your own souvenir?
- Spending your own money?
- Getting pictures taken?
How important was playtime in the parks?
- Boneyard vs Tom Sawyer’s Island?
- Favorite Memory?

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The Disney Hack Episode 3 - A Conversation With Bleep & Bleep May 07, 2017

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This week we introduce you to my friend, (bleep), who will be joining me on occasion to discuss our thoughts on the wide world of Theme Parks design and tricks for optimizing your trips.

The Unknown Podcaster (Not Really)
Some (old) news and rumors
"Disney-As-A-Babysitter"

QUESTION: What is an acceptable amount of time for a park to let go by before adding to a land or updating a ride?

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The Disney Hack Episode 2 - Surprise Star Wars Day Disneys Hollywood Studio Hacks May 04, 2017

Some Star Wars themed hacks from our most recent trip to Disney's Hollywood Studios, on this very special day! #MayTheFourthBeWithYou

It's still a few years before Star Wars Land will open at Disney's Hollywood Studios, but that doesn't mean you can't have a load of Star Wars themed fun now!

Here are a few of my favorite hacks!

Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/hollywood-studios/star-wars-jedi-training/

Watch younglings train in the ways of the Force and put their skills to the test against the Dark Sides greatest villains!

Hacks:

- Get there EARLY! I cannot stress that enough

- You MUST have your kid with you to get them signed up

- Return for your show with plenty of time for your kid to get checked in and receive their instructions

- This will also determine which of the villains your kid will battle during the show

- Don't plan your FastPass+ too close to the showtime

- Because this is an outdoor show, it is subject to cancellation due to inclement weather

- Make sure you get a PhotoPass card from one of the photographers next to the stage

- That being said, get a good spot to take your own pictures/video

- Assess your kid and see if they are possibly too old or nervous in front of a crowd

- Getting a Star Tours FP+? Get it for the end of the show since you're going to be there anyway

Star Wars: Path of the Jedi: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/hollywood-studios/path-of-the-jedi-film/

A 10-minute film retelling the blockbuster Star Wars saga

Hacks:

- A great place for anyone in your party who is not comfortable riding a motion simulator like Star Tours to wait

- Also a good place to get out of the elements if it's too hot or raining.

Star Wars Launch Bay: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/hollywood-studios/star-wars-launch-bay/

Check out movie props from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, play games, snap photos, screen videos, and greet heroes and villains.

Hacks:

- Plan to spend some time there, especially if there's a Star Wars fan in your group

- Guests with PhotoPass will get the most out of this experience

- Meet Chewie, Kylo Ren and BB-8 (NEW)

- Bring something to trade with a Jawa (I hear they like shiny objects, like Tamatoa)

- Bring a Fiver ($5) for the penny smasher located just outside the gift shop (No pennies required)

- If a Storm Trooper asks you to go with him, do it! (You can thank me later)

Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/hollywood-studios/star-wars-galactic-spectacular/

Hacks:

- Position yourself in front of or between the projector towers (Follow these guidelines by WDW Prep School: http://wdwprepschool.com/the-best-nighttime-show-and-fireworks-viewing-spots-at-disney-world/)

- Use the restroom before the show

- Have someone in your group grab a spot while you take the kids on one more ride

- If you're going to hold your kid, put them on your hip and NOT on your shoulders

- Get a snack to enjoy while you wait for the show to start

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The Disney Hack Episode 1 - Why Another Disney Podcast Apr 29, 2017

Welcome to The Disney Hack Podcast. Before I get into what this show is about, you may be wondering, “Why another Disney Podcast?”

Well, to answer that, let me tell you a story…

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