Tuesday, December 27, 2016

50: You Asked For It

ADR availability alerts, paying dues, and we respond to listener-provided sentences that end with question marks. Thanks for listening!

Meetup at WDW: Monday evening Jan 9 / Crescent Lake area

MouseDining Reservation Finder

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Tuesday, December 20, 2016

49: Split-Stay Logistics

MDE & ticket talk, a great 2017 room discount, infrequently asked questions, and a discussion of strategies and concerns regarding split resort stays at Walt Disney World.  Thanks for listening!

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Tuesday, December 13, 2016

48: You Went To Disney World

MDE issues, discounted gift card sale post mortem, and helpful Walt Disney World trip recaps from three lovely and talented listeners.  Thanks for listening!

Meetup at WDW: Monday Jan 9 / Crescent Lake area

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Tuesday, December 6, 2016

47: Legoland. Awesome?

Finding ADRs, express transportation, and a discussion of first-hand experiences and planning concerns for seasoned Walt Disney World travelers at Legoland Florida. Thanks for listening!

MouseDining Reservation Finder

Discounted Legoland tickets (link at bottom right of page)

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Tuesday, November 29, 2016

46: Disney ADR Hunting Strategies

13-month Annual Pass activation, on-property stay via Priceline, and a discussion of strategies for successfully nabbing desirable dining reservations at Walt Disney World. Thanks for listening!

Touring Plans Reservation Finder

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Tuesday, November 22, 2016

45: The Dog Ate Our Podcast

From the sad ashes of a lost recording arises a discussion of some Walt Disney World news and email.  Thanks for listening!

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Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Episode 44: Burning the Candle At Both Ends

Valuables at the water parks, requiem for a podcast segment, and we discuss a recent trip to Walt Disney World that included some fun, some runDisney, and some other stuff. Thanks for listening!

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Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Episode 43: On Property, On the Cheap

Applying dining discounts to large groups, vacations with issues, and we go over some of the better ways to save money on Walt Disney World on-site hotel rooms including our thoughts on a recent article on travel agency exclusive pricing. Thanks for listening!

Touring Plans blog post regarding Magical Vacations Travel room pricing: http://tinyurl.com/onepphr

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Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Episode 42: You Asked For It

Discounted Disney gift card follow-up, better touring through chemistry, and we respond to listener-provided sentences that end with question marks. Thanks for listening!

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Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Our Current Favorite Methods For Buying Discounted Disney Gift Cards

Super Easy 
1) Purchase at BJs or Sam's Club using an existing membership
SAVINGS: $40/$47 per $1000 of Disney GC acquired (4.0% or 4.7%, respectively)

Easy
1) Obtain a Target REDCard, then use it to purchase in a Target store
SAVINGS: $50.00 per $1000 of Disney GC acquired (5.0%)


Not Too Difficult 
1) Click Ebates to Raise.com (1% cash back)
2) Obtain Wal-Mart Gift Cards at discount through online gift card resellers
- Save 4% (achievable year-round pretty easily with a keen eye)
- Get 1% back from credit card used for purchase
3) Save 4.7% on the Disney Gift Cards purchased at Sam's Club
4) Enter Gift Cards into a Disney Vacation Account
- Save 2.0% on all pre-purchased aspects of Disney vacation paid via DVA.
TOTAL SAVINGS: $123.22 per $1000 of Disney GC acquired (12.3%)

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Episode 41: Latest & Greatest On Discounted Disney Gift Cards

Follow up chit-chat, Jim from Atlanta, and we go over our thoughts on the current best practices for acquiring discounted Disney gift cards. Thanks for listening!

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Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Episode 40: New Disney Annual Pass Benefits

Food & Wine, golden entry, and an examination of the value found in the new Walt Disney World passholder benefits and their impact on Tables in Wonderland. Thanks for listening!

NOTE: There were two errors in the final list of restaurants we produced for our discussion of Tables in Wonderland.  First, Boma should have been in the list of restaurants that are eligible for a 10% off AP discount.  Second, we (Jeremy) neglected to copy his second page of written notes into the spreadsheet that included all of the in-park and Disney Springs restaurants that are covered by some level of AP discount.  The spreadsheet has been updated to correct both of these issues -- very sorry about that!

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Episode 39: Super Double Trip Report Fun Time Extravaganza

A run on Disney Springs plus a deep dive into the family trips we recently took to Walt Disney World. Thanks for listening!

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Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Episode 38: You Asked For It

8am ADR chit-chat, treat tossers, and we respond to listener-provided sentences that end with question marks. Thanks for listening!

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Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Episode 37: Secondary Ticket FastPasses

Halloween follow-up, scheduling store visits, and a discussion of some of the ways secondary tickets can be utilized when booking FastPasses. Thanks for listening!

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Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Episode 36: Disney World Character Dining

Park entry times via ADR, data denial, and character dining at Walt Disney World as a route to early ride access and other hidden value. Thanks for listening!

Touring plans article on character dining value by @kiuvs.

Mighty Men of Mouse episode 183 discussing vacation time cost.


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Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Episode 35: Disney World MNSSHP Touring Strategies & Tips

Follow-up on previous stuff, popping pills, and a discussion of touring strategies and general tips for getting the most out of a Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World. Thanks for listening!

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Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Episode 34: Try The Grey Stuff?

Fingerprints, travel consequences, and an examination of some ideas that are beyond the realm of the grey. Thanks for listening!

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Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Episode 33: You Asked For It

Miscellaneous goodies, getting a big head, and we respond to listener-provided sentences that end with question marks. Thanks for listening!

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Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Episode 32: Short Disney World Trip Strategies

A beloved discount in jeopardy, really big ideas, and the lessons learned from a quick weekend trip to Walt Disney World with limited park admission.  Thanks for listening!

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Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Episode 31: Topic Stew

Phoning a friend, followed by a big helping of Topic Stew (ingredients: in-park gaming, news analysis, a gift card miracle, & some e-correspondence). Thanks for listening!

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Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Episode 30: Where Did The Fourth Of July Crowds Go?

Belle in the House, happy robots, and a recap of a recent trip to Walt Disney World that included new experiences and the testing of several touring tricks.  Thanks for listening!

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Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Episode 29: Scoring A Deal On Disney Vacation Club Resale, Part 2

Muppets in Liberty Square, Fitbit-friendly touring, and closing the deal on a Disney Vacation Club resale contract.  Thanks for listening!

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Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Episode 28: Scoring A Deal On Disney Vacation Club Resale, Part 1

Gift cards unrescued, dreams becoming reality, and sharp ways to analyze the Disney Vacation Club resale market.  Thanks for listening!

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Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Episode 27: Rental Car Tricks 2.0

Smartphone updates, magic doors, and a bunch of great tips we received following our previous discussion of rental car strategy.  Thanks for listening!

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Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Episode 26: A $4000 Disney Budget Challenge

Ride vehicle resets, a listener challenges us to budget a Walt Disney World vacation for a cost-conscious family of six, and Rope Drop [dot] Net dials up the fancy SpeakPipe widget. Thanks for listening!

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Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Episode 25: Boots On The Disney Ground

Beverage stands, cleared history, and reporting on the goods & bads from a recent family trip to Walt Disney World. Thanks for listening!

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Saturday, July 2, 2016

BONUS: Extra Magic Minutes

A bit of in-park audio from our trip to Walt Disney World, plated and garnished on a non-Tuesday.  Thanks for listening!

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Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Episode 24: You Asked For It

Frozen ride open, The Biggest Little Choice in Walt Disney World, and we respond to listener-provided sentences that end with question marks. Thanks for listening!

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Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Episode 23: We Went To Disney World

Epcot FastPasses, celebrity meet & greets, and the goods & bads of our recent trip to Walt Disney World.  Thanks for listening!

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Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Episode 22: Be Well, Orlando

This article seems to be a sharp source of information for anyone considering a donation to help the victims and families associated with the Orlando shooting.



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Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Episode 21: Topic Stew

Toy Story 3rd track impact, touring like a sailor, and Topic Stew (ingredients: party discounts vs. FastPasses, phantom diners, and our upcoming field trip to Walt Disney World). Thanks for listening!

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Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Episode 20: Thrifty Enterprising ways to Payless vis-Avis your Disney Hertz

Unsubstantiated news, The Greatest Spectacle In Riding, and the good & bad of renting a car during a Walt Disney World vacation. Thanks for listening!

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Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Episode 19: Disney World Arrival & Departure Days

New bookable FastPasses, road trip issues, and considerations when planning itineraries for Walt Disney World arrival and departure days. Thanks for listening!

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Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Episode 18: Nuts & Bolts of Renting Disney Vacation Club

Exotic ride videos, an excitable park visitor, and best practices to minimize risk and successfully secure deluxe Disney hotel rooms at a great price by renting Disney Vacation Club points.  Thanks for listening!

SHOW NOTES

Places to find owners to rent from:
www.mouseowners.com
www.disboards.com


Points Calculator:


Orange County Comptroller:
http://www.occompt.com/


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Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Episode 17: Pop Goes the Value

Party ticket prices, special deliveries, and the process of picking a hotel for a Backside of Magic field trip to Walt Disney World.  Thanks for listening!

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Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Episode 16: You Asked For It

After hours price cut, Disney World patriot games, and our responses to listener-provided sentences that end with question marks. Thank you for listening!

SHOW NOTES

Message board thread with customizable spreadsheet to estimate DVC "best value"

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Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Episode 15: One Host, Four Parks, Twelve Hours

"Free" dining, string-attaching benefactors, and Jeremy discusses the planning and execution successes and failures of his recent one-day solo trip to Walt Disney World. Thanks for listening!

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Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Episode 14: Disney Vacation Club Value Basics

More dessert partying, Civics For Dummies By Dummies, and an examination of how Disney Vacation Club ownership can work well from a value perspective.  Thanks for listening!

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Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Episode 13: Disney Gift Card Savings 102

DVC changes, bovine challenges, and digging deeper into maximizing discounts on Disney gift cards by taking advantage of resellers and click-through sites. Thanks for listening!

SHOW NOTES 

News
NY Times article on Disney executive shake-up

Gift Card Resellers
Raise
Cardpool
CardCash
GiftCardRescue
GiftCardZen

Click-thru sites
TopCashBack
Sunshine Rewards
Swagucks
Ebates

With resellers and click-thrus, be aware of the all fine print.  Their percentages back and lifetime caps can change at any time!  It is best practice to not keep resold gift cards for too long, especially not past the guarantee offered by the selling site (previous owners are likely to still have the card info).  Get them when you are ready to use them.

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Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Episode 12: Topic Stew

Rivers of Light again, psychic readings, and Topic Stew (ingredients: discounted rooms, discounted dining, and lots of fastpasses). Thanks for listening!

SHOW NOTES

Rivers of Light
Rivers of Light coming soon, says WDWNT on 3/31/16
After our show release:  Rivers of Light delayed significantly, says WDWNT on 4/5/16

Topic Stew
The DIS Unplugged 10th anniversary hotel group rate information
Room discounts question came from Be Our Guest Podcast Ep 995

Voice Message
The dulcet tones of John at Rope Drop [dot] Net


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Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Episode 11: Picking Disney Park Days

Early Morning Magic, footwear madness, and deciding which Walt Disney World parks to visit based on the length of your vacation. Thanks for listening!



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Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Episode 10: Tricks for Using My Disney Experience


Dining prices, unpleasant ride companionship madness, and ways to get the most out of the My Disney Experience website during trip planning. Thanks for listening!

SHOW NOTES

Find menu price updates at easyWDW



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Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Disney FastPass+ Bonanza

Resort fees, bread bowl madness, and taking full advantage of the Walt Disney World FastPass+ system in order to minimize wait times. Thanks for listening!

SHOW NOTES

James Rosemergy's (twitter: @jrtoastyman) article on FastPass+ tips.

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Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Episode 8: Disney World Crowd Calendars

Booking a 4th FastPass with your phone, boat ride donor tissue, and strategies for utilizing Walt Disney World crowd calendars while planning a vacation. Thanks for listening!
 
SHOW NOTES

Crowd calendar links:

easyWDW
Touring Plans
WDW Prep School
Undercover Tourist
Kenny the Pirate
YourFirstVisit






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Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Episode 7: Mobility Impaired Disney Planning

Three showings of Rivers of Light, Leap Day-style touring attraction choices, and tips for a listener with mobility issues in the family that is planning a trip to Walt Disney World.  Thanks for listening!


SHOW NOTES

Article mentioned regarding three showings of Rivers of Light (Doctor Disney)





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Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Episode 6: Disney Park Ticket Savings

FastPass+ for Wishes may be on the chopping block, water-based challenges, and some ways to save dollars on Walt Disney World park tickets.  Thanks for listening!


SHOW NOTES

Message board thread "Wishes FP+ Ending" (DISboards.com)



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Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Using Target REDcard Online

In Episode 5, we read an email from Justin that included the following question:

I’m looking at the “Not Too Difficult” option and, if I understand correctly, you use Target Gift Cards (purchased at a discount) to purchase Disney gift cards on Target.com after getting to Target.com through a click-through site.  My question is – do you still get the 5% Target red discount even though you are not technically using the Target red card to purchase the Disney Gift cards?

As we stated in the show, the answer is is YES, you do still get the discount even though you aren't using the REDcard to make the purchase.

1) After creating a Target.com account, adding a REDcard to your profile as the default method of payment, and putting a Disney gift card in your basket, you arrive at the standard checkout page:

(select "proceed to checkout" red button)




2) When you arrive at the next screen (below), note that the payment method has automatically been made to the default REDcard.  Do *not* click "complete order,"  instead, select "Pay with a Target GiftCard" in blue font on the bottom right area of the page.



3)  After cliking "Pay with a Target GiftCard," you can apply Target GiftCards that have previously been saved in your account or choose to enter new GiftCards.


After applying Target GiftCards as payment, the REDCard area is now greyed out as no additional payment is necessary but the 5% off is still shown in the price breakdown. Click on "save & continue."


4) Click "complete order" to purchase Disney GiftCard at 5% off. (boom)


Episode 5: Trip Debriefing

Ticket price increases, falling out of ride vehicles, and a recap of the goods & bads encountered during our recent trips to Walt Disney World.  Thanks for listening!

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Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Episode 4: Cheap Flights

Dance party utilization, park-banishment, and flying your family here and there for pennies on the dollar.  Thanks for listening!


Summary of Southwest Companion Pass:
Lasts to December 31 of the year after you earn it. 
Earn it by getting 110,000 Rapid Reward points in a calendar year.

Three Chase Visa products:
Plus Card - $69 annual fee
Premier Card - $99 annual fee
Business Premier Card - $99 annual fee

The Premier Cards offer the 50,000 point bonus pretty much year round.
The Plus Card switches between offering 50,000 and 25,000 point bonus. (Wait for the 50k).

To get the bonus, you have to spend $2,000 in the first three months you hold the card.

So, get a Plus and a Premier, spend the $2,000 on each.  That gets you to 104,000 points.  Spend another $6000 before year's end (really, ASAP) to get you to 110,000 and earn the Companion Pass.

For each card that you get a 50,000 bonus, you (the primary cardholder) can't get another 50,000 bonus on that card product for 2 years after earning the bonus.  But... your husband/wife can... even if they were an authorized user on your account.  

So, after a year, your husband/wife can get the companion pass too.   

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Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Episode 3: Gift Card Savings 101






Dining reservation policy change, Skipper Canteen scuttlebutt, a previously bomb-sheltered park-goer, and saving lots o' cash at Walt Disney World.  Thanks for listening!

SHOW NOTES

The techniques for saving money on Disney Gift Cards discussed in this episode are listed below.  These gift cards can be used to fund the entirety of a Disney vacation, save for minor cash incidentals like bellhop or valet tips.

Super Easy 
1) Purchase at BJs or Sam's Club using an existing membership
SAVINGS: 4.04% or 4.60%, respectively

Easy
1) Obtain a Target REDCard, then use it to purchase in a Target store
SAVINGS: $50.00 per $1000 of Disney expenditures (5.0%)

Fairly Easy 
1) Link Target REDCard to your Target.com as primary form of payment
2) Enter Target.com via a click-thru site such as Ebates, MyPoints, or Swagbucks
- Save 1.5% (on average) via click-thru rebate
- Save 5.0% on the Disney Gift Cards purchased at Target.com
3) Enter Gift Cards into a Disney Vacation Account
- Save 2.0% on all pre-purchased aspects of Disney vacation paid via DVA.
TOTAL SAVINGS: $84.25 per $1000 of Disney expenditures (8.43%)

Not Too Difficult 
1) Link Target REDCard to your Target.com as primary form of payment
2) Obtain Target Gift Cards at discount through store promotions or online gift card resellers
- Save 10% (achievable year-round with a keen eye)
3) Enter Target.com via a click-thru site such as Ebates, MyPoints, or Swagbucks
- Save 1.5% (on average) via click-thru rebate
- Save 5.0% on the Disney Gift Cards purchased at Target.com
4) Enter Gift Cards into a Disney Vacation Account
- Save 2.0% on all pre-purchased aspects of Disney vacation paid via DVA.
TOTAL SAVINGS: $179.25 per $1000 of Disney expenditures (17.9%)

** It is important when buying online at Target.com that you remember to select Payment with Gift Cards before the final click or your default REDCard will be charged as the method of payment. **



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Monday, February 1, 2016

Episode 2: Trip Planning Challenges

We haven't quite yet mastered updating the blog in a timely fashion.  Episode 2 came out last Tuesday and covered the summer QS dining discount, hiding valuables in the parks, dealing with trip planning challenges, and slightly more!

Watch for Episode 3 tomorrow!

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SHOW NOTES
Summer Quick Service Dining Deal

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Episode 1: Websites, Podcasts, & Message Boards

Discussion includes closures at Hollywood Studios, monkeys at Magic Kingdom, and a rundown of our favorite sources for Disney news and commentary.  Thanks for listening! 

DOWNLOAD:  http://backsideofmagic.libsyn.com/episode-1-websites-podcasts-message-boards

SHOW NOTES:

Websites mentioned:
WDW Magic
Touring Plans Blog
WDW News Today
EasyWDW
Ropedrop.net
Disney Parks Blog

Podcasts mentioned:
WDW Today (@wdwtoday)
DIS Unplugged (@disunplugged)
Radio Harambe (@jamboeveryone)
Mighty Men of Mouse (@MMOMpodcast)
Inside the Magic (@InsideTheMagic)

Message Boards mentioned:
DIS boards
EasyWDW
WDW Magic
Mouseowners
The DIBB Fastpass+ Availability Tool

NEXT WEEK: Dealing with Upcoming Trip Planning Challenges



Thursday, January 14, 2016

New shows every Tuesday

As we mention in Episode 0, the plan is to release a new show every Tuesday.  Things are on schedule so far, so you can look for Episode 1 on Jan 19 everywhere that finer podcasts are distributed (ours will be there too). 

We have some great stuff planned and are really looking forward to sharing our favorite techniques of getting the most out of what you spend & spending less when you can.

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Episode 0: Coming Soon!

Download it through iTunes or here.  In this episode, we briefly introduce ourselves and describe the focus the show will have going forward.  Subscribe through iTunes to get our show every Tuesday.  Thanks for listening!

Thursday, January 7, 2016

A new Disney podcast is coming

That's just what everyone needed, right?

Backside of Magic will be launching very soon.  Stay tuned for details.