Disney Hacks by MtM - Disneyland, Walt Disney World & Beyond!
35 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -Disney Hacks by Miles to Memories is your place to find more Disney for less money. On this podcast we discuss Walt Disney World and Disneyland trip planning, keep up with the latest news and info you need to know plus share the nerdier side of Disney. Think saving time & money on Disney in a fun and sometimes geeky way!
Shawn Coomer and the MtM team have learned how to maximize travel loyalty programs and have used that knowledge to feed their love of Disney. Disney Hacks is about not only planning your Disneyland and Walt Disney World vacation, but it is also about learning how to have a good time, how to impress your friends with useless knowledge of Disney and most importantly how to have fun while in the parks.
Shawn has been to every Disney park in the world multiple times and not only has knowledge of Disney in the U.S. but also of the parks, rides and unique aspects of every Disney resort around the world. This is a Disney podcast unlike any you have listened to. Enjoy!
If you like the Disney Hacks Podcast then make sure to check out the Miles to Memoires podcast (miles, points & travel) and our MtM Vegas podcast. Just search "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app!
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Episodes
Disneyland Almost Felt Like Normal, Big Announcement & Disney's Future
July 26, 2021 21:34 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBEpisode Description On this week's episode we go over Shawn's recent trip to Disneyland including how it felt almost like "normal" without many of the restrictions we've seen during Covid. Plus we make a big announcement about the future of the show and talk about what we think the future holds for the Disney company and its projects coming out of Covid. Episode Notes 2:05 - SoCal Theme park Covid update 4:37 - What the Disneyland experience is like now - Less masks and no capacity r...
New Spectaculars, Incredible Rooms & Disney’s Worst Theme Park
June 28, 2021 07:30 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBEpisode Description On this week's episode Gregg and Shawn take a look at the history behind Disney's worst park: Disney Studios Paris. There's also a ton of news to catch up on including fireworks returning to the US parks, new rooms at the Contemporary, Bob Chapek having no idea when Splash Mountain was built and a whole lot more! Episode Notes 7:35 - Chapek on Splash Mountain 10:44 - New fireworks shows planned at Disney World 13:00 - Single rider lines return 14:14 - Dis...
Triumphant Return to Disneyland & Avengers Campus Experience
June 14, 2021 07:30 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBEpisode Description On this week's show we talk all about the recent opening of Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure. Gregg was there on opening day and he'll share what the brand new land is like, what he liked and how the park experience was in California. He'll also talk about being back at Disneyland including how the queues are being handled and how wait times are at Walt's original Magic Kingdom. We'll also head out to the East Coast for some Walt Disney World news includ...
The History of California Adventure, Disneyland Hotel Renovation & Park Reservations Are Here to Stay!
May 31, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBEpisode Description On this week's show we dive deep into the history of one of Disney's most storied park. No park has transformed more in its life than Disney California Adventure. We go over what it was like on launch day, how it had the worst ever Disney attraction and how it evolved into something much better today. Plus we'll discuss Disneyland news including when they will allow non-California residents, how the Disneyland Hotel is coming back with a refresh and when the Jungle Cr...
Disney Loosens Mask Restrictions, Park Capacity Increased & The Amazing Chinese Disneylands
May 17, 2021 07:30 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBEpisode Description Disney World has changed up some of their policies around masks and physical distancing, so we discuss and speculate on how capacity might be changing. Plus, we start a series about all the Disney parks around the world in Asia with Shanghai and Hong Kong Disneyland! Episode Notes 3:21 - Disneyland updates 5:50 - Park capacity increasing? 9:38 - Three minute tips: new mask rules at Disney World 12:20 - A deep dive into Shanghai Disneyland 27:20 - A deep dive...
Disneyland Now Open, First Attraction At Sea & Paris' Royal Refurbishment
May 03, 2021 07:30 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBEpisode Description Disneyland's open so we discuss what changes have happened and all the exciting news. Plus, Disney released exciting information about their newest cruise ship the Disney Wish - it looks beautiful. We also chat about details regarding the Galactic Starcruiser restaurant and the reopening of the Peoplemover. Good news for Disney fans all around! Episode Notes 3:29 - Visiting Six Flags Magic Mountain 5:43 - Disneyland is open! 15:07 - The Disney Wish looks amazi...
Disneyland Ticket Woes & Guide to Opening, DisneySea Does It Right & I Was Wrong About Spaceship Earth
April 19, 2021 07:30 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBEpisode Description Disneyland is marching towards re-opening at the end of April and we have all of the info you need to book your tickets and navigate their new reservations system. Gregg is heading to both parks at Disneyland Resort for the opening of Avengers Campus on June 4 and Shawn is waiting for out of state guests to be allowed. Meanwhile across the Pacific Shanghai Disneyland debuted their new nighttime spectacular that is nothing short of amazing. We also learned even more ab...
Our Triumphant Return to Theme Parks, Jungle Cruise Characters & A Touch of Disney
April 05, 2021 07:30 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBWelcome to the Disney Hacks Podcast where we show you how to save time & money on Disney. Episode Description Disneyland is marching closer to reopening but they aren't the only ones. Parks across California are ramping up and we'll discuss what it is like to visit them. Gregg went to Magic Mountain on opening day and he'll also discuss what it was like visiting Disney's "A Touch of Disney" food festival. We also discuss Shawn's experience at Legoland and Seaworld over in Florida. On t...
Disneyland Opening Need to Knows, Stunning Disney World Castle Concept & More Fan Controversy
March 22, 2021 07:30 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBWelcome to the Disney Hacks Podcast where we show you how to save time & money on Disney. Episode Description We now know a lot more about the re-opening of Disneyland and other California amusement parks. We'll go over exactly what we know including which parks are going to open on April 1 and when Disneyland will open its doors again. How much will Disneyland cost? Until they re-open many of the Southern California parks are running food festivals as well. Gregg is going to many of t...
Disneyland Shocker, Epcot Monstrosity & Disney Imagineering's Biggest Blunders
March 08, 2021 08:30 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBWelcome to the Disney Hacks Podcast where we show you how to save time & money on Disney. Episode Description Disneyland and other California theme parks will be able to re-open as soon as April 1. The bombshell news dropped recently and while we aren't sure the parks will be open on exactly that date, we should be seeing them come back to life very soon. And speaking of back to life, before they are able to re-open with rides, many of the Southern California parks including Knott's Be...
I Went to Disneyland & Disney World 50th Info
February 22, 2021 08:30 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBWelcome to the Disney Hacks Podcast where we show you how to save time & money on Disney. Episode Description After almost a year of being shuttered what is it like visiting Disneyland Resort right now? Shawn recently took a trip to Southern California for some Disneyland and even a little rideless Seaworld. How is it different? Plus Disney released even more details of Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary celebration and Gregg discusses a documentary about one of the amusement industr...
WDW Annual Pass, Super Nintendo World & Skipper Gary Talks Jungle Cruise Updates
February 08, 2021 08:30 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBWelcome to the Disney Hacks Podcast where we show you how to save time & money on Disney. Episode Description On this week's show we talk annual pass fun. Specifically how Shawn is utilizing a loophole to try to get an annual pass, but it isn't quite that simple. Hopefully Disney will come through. Plus we discuss Seaworld annual pass arbitrage and how you can save money by buying your pass outside of Florida. Skipper Gary from Coasting with Culture also joined us for this show as we ...
Disney Bathroom Frenzy, Disappointing Star Wars Hotel & What Will Replace Disneyland APs
January 25, 2021 08:30 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBDescription Welcome to the Disney Hacks Podcast where we show you how to save time & money on Disney. Episode Description On this week's show we head over to Walt Disney World to break down the latest craziness. From 8+ hour lines for cookies to a mad rush to see new bathrooms there are quite a few interesting things to talk about. We also discuss our disappointment with the Star Wars Hotel, Shawn's favorite show is returning and the Magical Express is ending. Over at the OG Disneyla...
Disney Rumor Mill & An Outsider’s Guide to DisTwitter
January 11, 2021 08:30 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBDescription Welcome to the Disney Hacks Podcast where we show you how to save time & money on Disney. Episode Description What is the latest going on at Walt Disney World? Specifically what rumors have we heard about what is coming for the 50th anniversary, when will new attractions open and what else is happening at Walt Disney World. We'll discuss it. Plus in our feature we discuss DisTwitter including a primer for anyone who wonders what it is all about. How do you find DisTwitter...
Disney's $8 Billion Announcement: New Shows, Movies & More!
December 14, 2020 08:30 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBDescription Welcome to the Disney Hacks Podcast where we show you how to save time & money on Disney. Episode Description Disney made waves this week by announcing their dominance in the streaming space. Their streaming services including Hulu, ESPN+ and Disney+ have grown much faster than anticipated and thus are gettings tons of new content. In total Disney is spending over $8 billion the next few years on content across their brands. In this episode we'll detail all of the announc...
EPCOT Update, DCA Opens, Hong Kong's New Castle & Bye Joe Rohde
November 30, 2020 08:30 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBDescription Welcome to the Disney Hacks Podcast where we show you how to save time & money on Disney. Episode Description So much has changed with Disney, but they are largely going forward with their announced EPCOT overhaul. Some things are cancelled but many projects are going on. We'll catch you up on the latest. Plus we also discuss what it has been like now that DCA is open for dining and shopping and we drool over Hong Kong Disneyland's new castle which opened this week. We al...
Buena Vista Vibes, WDW Holidays and Disney’s Earnings Surprise!
November 16, 2020 08:30 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBDescription Welcome to the Disney Hacks Podcast where we show you how to save time & money on Disney. Episode Description We go coast to coast in this episode to discuss some good news. In Disneyland we discuss the opening of DCA for dining/shopping and whether Disneyland is going to follow behind. Plus what is it like at Walt Disney World for the holidays this year? Disney also released their fiscal year 2020 earnings and they weren't as bad as many expected. With the parks hurting ...
More Disney Closures, Missed Holidays in the Park & Disney Gift Card Stash!
November 02, 2020 15:39 - 14 minutes - 9.59 MBDescription Welcome to the Disney Hacks Podcast where we show you how to save time & money on Disney. Episode Description Gregg took this episode off as he is working at the polls. On this solo show Shawn discusses the bad news about Disneyland not reopening soon and the even worse news about Disneyland Paris closing its doors once again. On the positive front we'll talk about saving on Disney gift cards plus what to do with your stash of Disney money from cancelled 2020 trips. So mu...
Disney’s Best Boat, Construction Update & WDW 2021 Prices
October 19, 2020 07:30 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBDescription Welcome to the Disney Hacks Podcast where we show you how to save time & money on Disney. Episode Description Disney has so many boat rides of all kinds. From the Jungle Cruise to the Rivers of America to Pirates, Splash Mountain and Storybook Land the variety and types of rides are endless. We'll discuss some of our all time favorite Disney boat rides. Plus we also dive into the Walt Disney World 2021 ticket calendar and price changes along with a construction update of ...
Pilgrimage to the PeopleMover, Tokyo's Controversial Ride & California Still Being Stubborn
October 05, 2020 07:30 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBDescription Welcome to the Disney Hacks Podcast where we show you how to save time & money on Disney. Episode Description Gregg recently took an awesome road trip with his sister from California to Houston. We talk about the journey, some of the cool places he visited plus his pilgrimage to ride Disney's 3rd Peoplemover out in Houston. We also dive into the latest drama surrounding theme park reopenings in California and talk about Tokyo Disneyland's divisive new Beauty & The Beast R...
The Politics of Reopening Disneyland & Most Underrated Attractions on Both Coasts!
September 21, 2020 07:30 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBDescription Welcome to the Disney Hacks Podcast where we show you how to save time & money on Disney. Episode Description Disneyland has now been closed for 6 months, but there is no announcement of a timeframe for them to be allowed to reopen. In this episode we discuss the latest news & rumors, what events are being allowed and the overall politics of reopening Disneyland. Then to follow up on our most overrated attractions list from a couple of shows ago we talk about Disney's mo...
Disneyland Reopening Rumors & What It’s Like Being A Jungle Cruise Skipper!
September 07, 2020 07:30 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBWelcome to the Disney Hacks Podcast where we show you how to save time & money on Disney. Episode Description Disney World has been open for quite some time, but finally we are starting to see some rumors and news regarding the Disneyland reopening. We'll talk about that plus the good/bad Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway news for the left coast. Then we have a big treat for you. Gary Taylor from Coasting with Culture (coastingwithculture.com) joined us for this show. He is a former W...
Gray Areas of Resident Ticket Offers & Most Overrated Disney Attractions
August 24, 2020 07:30 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBWelcome to the Disney Hacks Podcast where we show you how to save time & money on Disney. Episode Description Maybe you haven't noticed, but there are some amazing ticket deals for Orlando theme parks, but they have restrictions. On this episode Gregg & Shawn look at the gray area of resident offers, how to see if you're eligible and the shocking prices some parks are offering. Plus, we dive into a topic that every Disney fan has contemplated. Yes, we go into great detail to discuss Disn...
Disney's Dismal Earnings, 1st Hand Account of Visiting Florida's Parks & Plexiglass on Soarin'
August 10, 2020 07:30 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBWelcome to the Disney Hacks Podcast where we show you how to save time & money on Disney. Episode Description Disney dropped some huge news this week with their earnings report. They lost a mind blowing amount of revenue in their Parks division but had some other positive news which lifted the stock up. We'll discuss it all, plus Andrew Singleton from Park Journey joins us to talk Orlando theme parks and share exactly what you should expect when visiting. He's been to all of the major pr...
Plexiglass Star Wars Style, Permanent Attraction Closures & Disney's 3 Peoplemovers
July 27, 2020 07:30 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBWelcome to the Disney Hacks Podcast where we show you how to save time & money on Disney. Episode Description Things continue to change for Disney. On this episode we'll discuss what it's like to ride Disney's most advanced ride in the era of COVID-19 (a lot is different), plus we'll talk about several Walt Disney World attractions which have now been permanently closed and we'll close with the history of Disney's 3 (or 4) Peoplemovers and why you should pay a visit to Houston. Episod...
Lining Up for A Disney Mall, A Whole New Disney World & Run Disney Medals!
July 13, 2020 07:30 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBWelcome to the Disney Hacks Podcast where we show you how to save time & money on Disney. Episode Description Have you ever wanted to run one of those fancy races through a Disney theme park? Gregg shares his experiences from many such races plus we discuss the craziness of camping overnight for a mall to open in Anaheim and what it's like on the ground in Walt Disney World. Episode Notes 0:00 - Theme park opening updates 5:58 - Saying goodbye to a friend 8:18 - Downtown Disney reop...
Reopenings Worldwide, Inside Tokyo’s Expansion & Disney Makes a Splash
June 30, 2020 07:30 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBWelcome to the Disney Hacks Podcast where we show you how to save time & money on Disney. Episode Description Disney is opening up all around the world, but not without some hiccups including the delay of Disneyland's reopening. We talk about all of the latest reopening news plus Disney's huge decision to retheme Splash Mountain and we dive deep into Disneysea's $2.3 Billion expansion including Frozen, Tangled & Neverland from Peter Pan! Episode Notes 3:25 - Disneyland not opening yet...
Disneyland Reopening, Hong Kong's Frozen Coaster & What It's Like In Parks Today
June 16, 2020 07:30 - 44 minutes - 30.2 MBEpisode Description In this episode Gregg and Shawn discuss what Disney told and us what they didn't about the proposed Disneyland re-opening. There are some interesting clues, plus what will happen with all of the annual passholders and which ride are we going on first when we go back. Plus we learn some disappointing Frozen ride news from Hong Kong Disneyland and we talk Shawn's opening day Circus Circus Adventuredome tour plus Gregg's coverage of Lagoon's lack of social distancing an...
In Depth Look at Disney’s Reopening & Best Iconic Disney Foods
June 02, 2020 07:30 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBAn in-depth look at the re-opening Walt Disney World plus what it will be like when that happens. Plus iconic theme park foods & our absolute favorite Disney dish! Episode Notes 1:26 - Theme parks around the country are open and opening! 3:06 - Disney World official reopening date 6:22 - Safety protocols for Disney World 20:06 - No new tickets or reservations? 24:04 - No Fastpass+?? 27:34 - Disneyland predictions 32:44 - Recreating theme park foods 36:36 - Favorite Disney f...
Mrs. Knotts Chicken Dinner & Travel Hacking Disney Around the World
May 19, 2020 07:30 - 50 minutes - 35 MBOne of your co-hosts drove 80 miles each way just for a taste of Mrs. Knotts' fried chicken and the other took his family to every Disney park around the world in 6 weeks. We'll talk about it. Plus we discuss the Shanghai Disneyland and Disney Springs reopenings and look at how the amusement industry outside of Disney is looking to reopen and how that will work. 1:39 - Gregg's journey for Chicken 7:11 - Shanghai Disneyland is open! 11:27 - When will other parks reopen? 18:17 - Theme...
Shanghai Disneyland, Florida Reopening Guidelines and Yacht Club Review
May 05, 2020 07:30 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBEpisode Description On this episode we move beyond Disneyland to talk about Shawn's disappointing stay at Disney's Yacht Club plus the proposed mandates and guidelines for reopening Walt Disney World. We also go on a detailed tour of Shanghai Disneyland where Shawn talks about his favorite parts across his three visits plus Shanghai Disney tips & what future expansion has in store for the resort. Episode Notes 4:22 - Yacht Club Review 17:25 - Florida's Theme Park Reopening Guideli...
Shawn's Disney Story, Disneyland History, Maxpass and Favorite Attractions
April 28, 2020 07:30 - 36 minutes - 25 MBEpisode Description In this episode Shawn and Gregg take a deeper look at the Disneyland Resort. They dive into the evolution of the resort, discuss their favorite Disneyland rides plus explain why Disney's Maxpass is absolutely worth the money despite the cost. Shawn also dives into his own Disney story as well. Episode Notes 2:05 - Favorite Disneyland things 7:01 - The evolution of Disneyland 10:15 - Disneyland and Disney California Adventure history 15:14 - Maxpass 23:32 - ...
Meet the Hosts, Our Disney Backgrounds and Rise of the Resistance Debates
April 23, 2020 07:30 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBEpisode Description In our first episode, we discuss the ongoing closure of Disney parks around the globe and how that is impacting us all. We also dive into Gregg's Disney backstory including how he started Park Journey and we debate Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Episode Notes 5:26 - How Disney has been handling the closures 10:13 - Introducing Shawn and Gregg 15:46 - Gregg's Disney story 19:43 - Being Disney parents 26:00 - Is Rise of the Resistance worth the hype? About the P...
Ep. 01 - Meet the Hosts, Our Disney Backgrounds and Rise of the Resistance Debates
April 23, 2020 07:30 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBEpisode Description In our first episode, we discuss the ongoing closure of Disney parks around the globe and how that is impacting us all. We also dive into Gregg's Disney backstory including how he started Park Journey and we debate Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Episode Notes 5:26 - How Disney has been handling the closures 10:13 - Introducing Shawn and Gregg 15:46 - Gregg's Disney story 19:43 - Being Disney parents 26:00 - Is Rise of the Resistance worth the hype? About the P...
Welcome to Disney Hacks
April 18, 2020 18:39 - 2 minutes - 3.67 MBDisney Hacks is the podcast to help you save time and money on Disney. Join Shawn from Miles to Memories and Greg from Park Journey as we share our expertise to help you experience more Disney for less money both at home and abroad.