Backside of Magic
179 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 702 ratingsA show focused on the discussion of how to get the most out of your time at Walt Disney World by considering every available advantage during planning and once on the ground. We analyze and test pre-arrival strategies, the latest in-park systems, and money-saving techniques in an effort to determine the best ways to maximize fun and minimize costs.
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Episodes
2020: Topic Stew
March 31, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBGift cards, FastPasses, touring strategy, and other stuff. Be well, everyone. Thanks for listening! Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic To read archived show notes or leave us a widget message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
175: The Last Show
May 21, 2019 07:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBQuick-delivery Disney gift cards, touring challenges, and a discussion about the show's end. Thanks for listening! Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic Leave us a message: 920-322-5587 To read archived show notes or leave us a widget message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
174: Topic Stew
May 14, 2019 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBHeavily discounted park admission, Campsite dining plans, and Topic Stew (Ingredients: FastPass cancellations, golden tickets, overlapping ADRs the easy way, card sharing, airport line skipping, and saving money by whining on social media). Thanks for listening! Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic Leave us a message: 920-322-5587 To read archived show notes or leave us a widget message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
173: You Asked For It
May 07, 2019 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBBus rides, free breakfasts, and we respond to listener-provided sentences that end with question marks. Thanks for the messages and thanks for listening! Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic Leave us a message: 920-322-5587 To read archived show notes or leave us a widget message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
172: Spring Trip Report
April 30, 2019 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBJeremy talks through some stuff he found interesting during his recent trip to Walt Disney World. Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic Leave us a message: 920-322-5587 To read archived show notes or leave us a widget message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
171: Listener Tip Show VII
April 23, 2019 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBDelivery services, FastPass cancellation report(s), and more of the terrific listener tips we've received for getting the most out of a trip to Walt Disney World. Thanks for listening! Grocery delivery blog post: http://disneydays.com/grocery-delivery-at-a-walt-disney-world-resort/ JJT breakdown of credit card rewards: https://forum.touringplans.com/t/pre-trip-report-or-how-i-embraced-credit-card-rewards-and-learned-to-love-them/36151 Chase's 5/24 rule: https://thepointsguy.com/guide/...
170: Bulk Grub
April 16, 2019 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBCredit card perks, pool access strategy, and an examination of some of the food/drink/etc delivery services that can be utilized during a trip to Walt Disney World. Also, we make an announcement. Disney Debit Card: https://disneydebit.com/ Other card article: https://thewirecutter.com/money/credit-cards/disney-credit-card Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic Leave us a message: 920-322-5587 To read archived show notes or leave us...
169: You Asked For It
April 09, 2019 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBPotty passes, Cancelled passes, and we respond to listener-provided sentences that end with question marks. Thanks for the messages and thanks for listening! Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic Leave us a message: 920-322-5587 To read archived show notes or leave us a widget message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
168: Winter Trip Report #4b
April 02, 2019 07:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBRyan talks through the rest of the stuff he found interesting during his recent mega-trip to Walt Disney World. Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic Leave us a message: 920-322-5587 To read archived show notes or leave us a widget message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
167: Topic Stew
March 26, 2019 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBA discounted Disney gift card bulk buying offer, and Topic Stew (Ingredients: Drink sharing, runDisney stuff, FuelRod controversy, Trip planning, and Party changing). Thanks for listening! Points to Neverland explanation of March BJs offer for discounted Disney GCs: https://pointstoneverland.com/new-bjs-promotion-on-bulk-disney-gift-card-purchase/ Backside of Magic episode 136 (Change Party) show notes: http://backsideofmagic.blogspot.com/2018/08/136-topic-stew-long-live-change-party.htm...
166: Winter Trip Report #4a
March 19, 2019 07:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBRyan talks through some stuff he found interesting during his recent mega-trip to Walt Disney World. Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic Leave us a message: 920-322-5587 To read archived show notes or leave us a widget message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
165: You Asked For It
March 12, 2019 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBWhat the details around the Star Wars opening announcements might mean for touring, and we respond to listener-provided sentences that end with question marks. Thanks for the messages and thanks for listening! Dining Calculators: https://seeyareelsoon.wixsite.com/seeyareelsoon/calculator-download https://www.distripplanner.com/ Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic Leave us a message: 920-322-5587 To read archived show notes or...
164: After Hours
March 05, 2019 08:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBCutting corners, significant changes to FastPass booking practices, and the goods and bads from a couple of experiences with Disney After Hours. Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic Leave us a message: 920-322-5587 To read archived show notes or leave us a widget message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
163: Listener Tip Show VI
February 26, 2019 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBVacation prices, reshuffling DVC points, and more of the terrific listener tips we've received for getting the most out of a trip to Walt Disney World. Thanks for listening! Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic Leave us a message: 920-322-5587 To read archived show notes or leave us a widget message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
162: Winter Trip Report #3
February 19, 2019 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBResort parking, a FastPass-finding service, and Jeremy talks through some stuff he found interesting during his recent trip to Walt Disney World. Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic Leave us a message: 920-322-5587 To read archived show notes or leave us a widget message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
161: You Asked For It
February 12, 2019 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBRide load ratio, MDE app functionality change, and we respond to listener-provided sentences that end with question marks. Thanks for the messages and thanks for listening! Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic Leave us a message: 920-322-5587 To read archived show notes or leave us a widget message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
160: Crowd Level Infinity
February 05, 2019 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBA change of tune, threats against FastPasses, and strategies for approaching a trip to Walt Disney World during extremely heavy crowd periods. Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic Leave us a message: 920-322-5587 To read archived show notes or leave us a widget message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
159: Winter Trip Report #2
January 29, 2019 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBSliding credits, park entry requirements, and Jeremy talks through some stuff he found interesting during his recent trip to Walt Disney World. Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic Leave us a message: 920-322-5587 To read archived show notes or leave us a widget message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
158: You Asked For It
January 22, 2019 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBExclusive hotel deals, credit pooling, and we respond to listener-provided sentences that end with question marks. Thanks for the messages and thanks for listening! Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic Leave us a message: 920-322-5587 To read archived show notes or leave us a widget message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
157: Topic Stew
January 15, 2019 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBMagical Express infotainment, Dining credit pooling, and Topic Stew (Ingredients: DVC rule changes, free dining, agency exclusive examination, credit cards, crowd predictions, race availability, and dollar swaps). Thanks for listening! Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic Leave us a message: 920-322-5587 To read archived show notes or leave us a widget message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
156: Winter Trip Report #1
January 08, 2019 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBRyan talks through some stuff he found interesting during his recent trip to Walt Disney World. Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic Leave us a message: 920-322-5587 To read archived show notes or leave us a widget message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
155: Frontside of 2019
January 01, 2019 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBFastPass availability tool back from the dead, DVC changes, and a discussion of new and changed stuff impacting trips to Walt Disney World in the new year. FastPass availability tool on the Dibb: https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showpost.php?p=10123554&postcount=1 Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic Leave us a message: 920-322-5587 To read archived show notes or leave us a widget message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
154: You Asked For It
December 25, 2018 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBWe respond to listener-provided sentences that end with question marks. Thanks for the messages and thanks for listening! Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic Leave us a message: 920-322-5587 To read archived show notes or leave us a widget message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
153: Fall Trip Report #2
December 18, 2018 08:00 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBMorning FastPass availability, ride closure reaction, and Jeremy talks through some stuff he found interesting during his recent trip to Walt Disney World. Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic Leave us a message: 920-322-5587 To read archived show notes or leave us a widget message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
152: Topic Stew
December 11, 2018 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBTopic Stew (Ingredients: Priceline room clues, same-day fastpass drop update, sharing dining credits, and some listener email). Thanks for listening! Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic Leave us a message: 920-322-5587 To read archived show notes or leave us a widget message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
151: Westward Host 2b
December 04, 2018 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBDeeply discounted Walt Disney World park tickets, Missing cash, An incredible hotel deal, and Ryan talks through some more stuff he found interesting during his recent trip to Disneyland Resort (a themed entertainment destination located in southern California). John's Touring Plans blog post on Priceline Express madness: https://blog.touringplans.com/2018/11/12/priceline-deals-near-and-far/ Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic Leave ...
150: Westward Host 2a
November 27, 2018 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBDated tickets when booking FPs, Leading reservations, and Ryan talks through some stuff he found interesting during his recent trip to Disneyland Resort (a themed entertainment destination located in southern California). Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic Leave us a message: 920-322-5587 To read archived show notes or leave us a widget message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
149: You Asked For It
November 20, 2018 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBAnimal Kingdom morning touring approaches and we respond to listener-provided sentences that end with question marks. Thanks for the messages and thanks for listening! Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic Leave us a message: 920-322-5587 To read archived show notes or leave us a widget message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
148: Topic Stew
November 13, 2018 08:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBCode words, Cancelled dreams, and Topic Stew (Ingredients: dining plan booze, fastpass availability issues, park tickets & a review of fundamentals). Thanks for listening! Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic Leave us a message: 920-322-5587 To read archived show notes or leave us a widget message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
147: You Asked For It
November 06, 2018 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MBWe respond to listener-provided sentences that end with question marks. Thanks for the messages and thanks for listening! Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic Leave us a message: 920-322-5587 To read archived show notes or leave us a widget message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
146: Fall Trip Report #1
October 30, 2018 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBNew resort room supply impact, Party crashing, Flight of Passage same-day FP drop update, and Jeremy talks through some stuff he found interesting during his recent trip to Walt Disney World. Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic Leave us a message: 920-322-5587 To read archived show notes or leave us a widget message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
145: Topic Stew
October 23, 2018 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBWholesale Club discounts, Park ticket pricing, and Topic Stew (Ingredients: Rider switch, Airline credits & refunds). Thanks for listening! Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic Leave us a message: 920-322-5587 To read archived show notes or leave us a widget message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
144: Other Side Of The Tracks
October 16, 2018 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBParty ticket giveaway, a solid Disney gift card discount, and Jeremy talks through some stuff he found interesting during his recent trip to Universal Orlando. mentioned on the show --- https://milestothemagic.com/ Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic Leave us a message: 920-322-5587 To read archived show notes or leave us a widget message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
143: You Asked For It
October 09, 2018 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBConvention ticket availability, hotel descriptions, and we respond to listener-provided sentences that end with question marks. Thanks for the questions and thanks for listening! Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic Leave us a message: 920-322-5587 To read archived show notes or leave us a widget message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
142: Secret Decoder Ring
October 02, 2018 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBPark ticket pricing, Early Morning Magic, and a suite of tools to help identify and book hidden Walt Disney World hotels at a deep discount. THANK YOU JJT! July 2017 Touring Plans forum thread on Priceline wins: https://forum.touringplans.com/t/priceline-express-disney-deals/36589/15 JJT's recent Touring Plans forum thread detailing his Priceline research/tools: https://forum.touringplans.com/t/hotel-deals-research/48539 JJT's personal site with embedded Priceline Express searc...
141: Table For Twelve
September 25, 2018 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBAgency-exclusive resort booking for 2019 and a discussion of some challenges particular to planning Ryan's large group trip to Walt Disney World. Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic Leave us a message: 920-322-5587 To read archived show notes or leave us a widget message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
140: Workin' For The Mouse
September 18, 2018 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBCash back on Disney gift card purchases, flyover country, and we take a look at some of the perks that Disney cast members enjoy in the parks. Thank you Todd! (@magicalday44 on Twitter) Lindsey's College Program YouTube channel More info on CM perks Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic Leave us a message: 920-322-5587 To read archived show notes or leave us a widget message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
139: You Asked For It
September 11, 2018 07:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBMagical Express and we respond to listener-provided sentences that end with question marks. Thanks for the questions and thanks for listening! Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic Leave us a message: 920-322-5587 To read archived show notes or leave us a widget message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
138: Summer Trip Report #2b
September 04, 2018 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBIndy Disney Meet recap, Magical Express strategy, another way to save on Disney gift cards, and Jeremy talks through some stuff he found interesting during his recent trip to Walt Disney World. Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic Leave us a message: 920-322-5587 To read archived show notes or leave us a widget message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
137: Summer Trip Report #2a
August 28, 2018 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBA local theme park, Early bird price changes, and Jeremy talks through some stuff he found interesting during his recent trip to Walt Disney World. Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic Leave us a message: 920-322-5587 To read archived show notes or leave us a widget message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
136: Topic Stew (Long Live Change Party)
August 21, 2018 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MBChange Party sorcery and some Topic Stew (Ingredients: Passholder event verification, Early Morning Magic refunds, Discounted convention ticket-buying experience, Indy Disney Meet preview). Thanks for listening! SHOW NOTES Download Android version of old MDE version with working Change Party functionality: https://goo.gl/4iTakG iTools4 software: https://www.itools4.com/ Step-by-step instructions on obtaining/installing old version of MDE on iOS: https://backsideofmagic.blogspot.com/2...
135: You Asked For It
August 14, 2018 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBWe respond to listener-provided sentences that end with question marks. Thanks for the questions and thanks for listening! Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic Leave us a message: 920-322-5587 To read archived show notes or leave us a widget message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
134: Getting Paid To Go To Disney
August 07, 2018 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBCash back on gift card purchases, early access to MNSSHP, and we consider the application of travel agent advantages to our own Walt Disney World trips. Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic Leave us a message: 920-322-5587 To read archived show notes or leave us a widget message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
133: Topic Stew
July 31, 2018 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBHollywood Studios, Military follow-up, and Topic Stew (Ingredients: MDE tech support, the state of gift card deals, and trip planning). Thanks for listening! Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic Leave us a message: 920-322-5587 To read archived show notes or leave us a widget message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
132: Cent Trente-Deux
July 24, 2018 07:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBRoom cancellation tactics, ticketless dining, magical stowaways, new Southwest cards, and Jeremy talks through some stuff he found interesting during his recent trip to Disneyland Paris. Thanks for listening! Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic Leave us a message: 920-322-5587 To read archived show notes or leave us a widget message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
131: You Asked For It
July 17, 2018 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBWe respond to listener-provided sentences that end with question marks. Thanks for the questions and thanks for listening! Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic Leave us a message: 920-322-5587 To read archived show notes or leave us a widget message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
130: Ways We Are Dumb (A Partial List)
July 10, 2018 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBLeading reservation costs & some of the things that we do with regards to Walt Disney World vacations that are of questionable intelligence. Thanks for listening! Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic Leave us a message: 920-322-5587 To read archived show notes or leave us a widget message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
129: Happy Third Of July
July 03, 2018 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBTrip reporting, MDE mayhem, and military discounts. Thanks for listening! http://www.militarydisneytips.com/ Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic Leave us a message: 920-322-5587 To read archived show notes or leave us a widget message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
128: Summer Trip Report #1
June 26, 2018 07:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBInternational cancellation fees, an old practice is dead, and Ryan talks through some stuff he found interesting during his recent trip to Walt Disney World. Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic Leave us a message: 920-322-5587 To read archived show notes or leave us a widget message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
127: You Asked For It
June 19, 2018 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBAirline itinerary changes, agency exclusive resort bookings, and we respond to listener-provided sentences that end with question marks. Thanks for the questions and thanks for listening! Blog post on airline itinerary changes: https://goo.gl/mY6MEU Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic Leave us a message: 920-322-5587 To read archived show notes or leave us a widget message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com