Backside of Magic

A 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.

2020: Topic Stew

Gift 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

03-31
01:00:35

175: The Last Show

Quick-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

05-21
52:16

174: Topic Stew

Heavily 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

05-14
37:42

173: You Asked For It

Bus 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

05-07
39:34

172: Spring Trip Report

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

04-30
40:43

171: Listener Tip Show VII

Delivery 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/ultimate-guide-chase-5-24-rule/ 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

04-23
40:58

170: Bulk Grub

Credit 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 a widget message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com

04-16
36:51

169: You Asked For It

Potty 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

04-09
36:31

168: Winter Trip Report #4b

Ryan 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

04-02
32:33

167: Topic Stew

A 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.html 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

03-26
36:18

166: Winter Trip Report #4a

Ryan 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

03-19
38:06

165: You Asked For It

What 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 leave us a widget message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com

03-12
38:58

164: After Hours

Cutting 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

03-05
38:06

163: Listener Tip Show VI

Vacation 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

02-26
34:40

162: Winter Trip Report #3

Resort 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

02-19
39:46

161: You Asked For It

Ride 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

02-12
36:31

160: Crowd Level Infinity

A 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

02-05
38:28

159: Winter Trip Report #2

Sliding 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

01-29
39:48

158: You Asked For It

Exclusive 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

01-22
35:13

157: Topic Stew

Magical 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

01-15
38:47

Rob S.

This was my favorite Disney podcast. The information, hacks and tomfoolery were fun and invaluable. I would pay a subscription to heard these guys continue the podcast.

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