About this episode

Leslie's sister shares her experiences from her recent trip to Disney World and Universal, discussing accommodations and highlights.

Leslie's Sister Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you, helping you get the best discount, at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Episode Description Leslie's sister, a relatively casual Disney fan, joined the podcast to discuss her recent trip to Disney World (and Universal). We discuss why she chose to stay off-site, her impressions, and whether she'd go back! Connect with us by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on social media , or leaving a comment on our Youtube page . You can also follow us on Instagram ! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 02:08 - Disney background 04:29 - Why offsite? 07:21 - Both Disney AND Universal? 08:50 - Disney considerations 16:55 - Magic Kingdom highlights 19:46 - EPCOT highlights 21:55 - Extending the Disney magic 24:26 - Universal 30:23 - Disney vs Universal 33:27 - Disney dos and don'ts If we've helped you to plan your trip and you'd like to thank us we'd appreciate you considering a one time donation. Or if you'd like to receive bonus content…

People in this episode

Hosts: Leslie Harvey, Joe Cheung

Guest: Leslie's Sister

Topics covered

• Disney World
• Universal Studios
• Travel Planning
• Family Travel
• Theme Parks

Keywords

• Disney World
• Universal Studios
• off-site stay
• family trip
• travel tips

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Travelmation, Undercover Tourist, Mouse Dining

Places: Disney World, Universal, EPCOT, Magic Kingdom

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