Shows
Backside of Magic2020: Topic StewGift 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
2020-03-311h 00
Backside of Magic175: The Last ShowQuick-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
2019-05-2152 min
Backside of Magic174: Topic StewHeavily 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
2019-05-1437 min
Backside of Magic173: You Asked For ItBus 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
2019-05-0739 min
Backside of Magic172: Spring Trip ReportJeremy 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
2019-04-3040 min
Backside of Magic171: Listener Tip Show VIIDelivery 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...
2019-04-2340 min
Backside of Magic170: Bulk GrubCredit 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
2019-04-1636 min
Backside of Magic169: You Asked For ItPotty 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
2019-04-0936 min
Backside of Magic168: Winter Trip Report #4bRyan 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
2019-04-0232 min
Backside of Magic167: Topic StewA 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.back...
2019-03-2636 min
Backside of Magic166: Winter Trip Report #4aRyan 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
2019-03-1938 min
Backside of Magic165: You Asked For ItWhat 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
2019-03-1238 min
Backside of Magic164: After HoursCutting 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
2019-03-0538 min
Backside of Magic163: Listener Tip Show VIVacation 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
2019-02-2634 min
Backside of Magic162: Winter Trip Report #3Resort 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
2019-02-1939 min
Backside of Magic161: You Asked For ItRide 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
2019-02-1236 min
Backside of Magic160: Crowd Level InfinityA 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
2019-02-0538 min
Backside of Magic159: Winter Trip Report #2Sliding 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
2019-01-2939 min
Backside of Magic158: You Asked For ItExclusive 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
2019-01-2235 min
Backside of Magic157: Topic StewMagical 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
2019-01-1538 min
Backside of Magic156: Winter Trip Report #1Ryan 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
2019-01-0834 min
Backside of Magic155: Frontside of 2019FastPass 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
2019-01-0134 min
Backside of Magic154: You Asked For ItWe 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
2018-12-2532 min
Backside of Magic153: Fall Trip Report #2Morning 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
2018-12-1839 min
Backside of Magic152: Topic StewTopic 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
2018-12-1134 min
Backside of Magic151: Westward Host 2bDeeply 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 us a message: 920-322-5587 To read archived show notes or leave us a widget message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
2018-12-0436 min
Backside of Magic150: Westward Host 2aDated 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
2018-11-2737 min
Backside of Magic149: You Asked For ItAnimal 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
2018-11-2032 min
Backside of Magic148: Topic StewCode 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
2018-11-1341 min
Backside of Magic147: You Asked For ItWe 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
2018-11-0636 min
Backside of Magic146: Fall Trip Report #1New 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
2018-10-3040 min
Backside of Magic145: Topic StewWholesale 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
2018-10-2325 min
Backside of Magic144: Other Side Of The TracksParty 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
2018-10-1636 min
Backside of Magic143: You Asked For ItConvention 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
2018-10-0935 min
Backside of Magic142: Secret Decoder RingPark 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 search tool: http://currach.johnjtierney.com/priceline-express-simple-search/ JJT's Priceline Express one-line teaser description cheat sheets: h...
2018-10-0233 min
Backside of Magic141: Table For TwelveAgency-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
2018-09-2534 min
Backside of Magic140: Workin' For The MouseCash 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
2018-09-1833 min
Backside of Magic139: You Asked For ItMagical 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
2018-09-1130 min
Backside of Magic138: Summer Trip Report #2bIndy 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
2018-09-0438 min
Backside of Magic137: Summer Trip Report #2aA 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
2018-08-2836 min
Backside of Magic136: Topic Stew (Long Live Change Party)Change 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/2018/08/rolling-back-my-disney-experience-app.html Show shirt shop: https://www.teepublic.com/user/backsideofmagic ---- Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.faceb...
2018-08-2136 min
Backside of Magic135: You Asked For ItWe 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
2018-08-1437 min
Backside of Magic134: Getting Paid To Go To DisneyCash 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
2018-08-0734 min
Backside of Magic133: Topic StewHollywood 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
2018-07-3133 min
Backside of Magic132: Cent Trente-DeuxRoom 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
2018-07-2439 min
Backside of Magic131: You Asked For ItWe 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
2018-07-1733 min
Backside of Magic130: Ways We Are Dumb (A Partial List)Leading 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
2018-07-1035 min
Backside of Magic129: Happy Third Of JulyTrip 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
2018-07-0330 min
Backside of Magic128: Summer Trip Report #1International 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
2018-06-2643 min
Backside of Magic127: You Asked For ItAirline 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
2018-06-1939 min
Backside of Magic126: Topic StewRider switch, Tiering, and Topic Stew (Ingredients: transportation cards, paper or plastic, hitching a ride, luggage transfer, and gift card savings). 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
2018-06-1237 min
Backside of Magic125: Try The Grey Stuff?Envelopes, race registration, and an examination of some ideas that are beyond the realm of the grey. 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
2018-06-0534 min
Backside of Magic124: You Asked For ItDisney gift card logistics, expensive drinks, 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
2018-05-2937 min
Backside of Magic123: Summertime!Gift cards, lounging, parking, and we look ahead to our upcoming summer Disney vacations. 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
2018-05-2237 min
Backside of Magic122: Listener Tip Show VLate Night Lotto follow-up 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
2018-05-1534 min
Backside of Magic121: Anytime FastPass BonanzaThe demise of a formerly-reliable Disney gift card acquisition process, and an examination of historical attraction downtime data plus other information that allows for increased odds of scoring multi-day, multi-park "anytime" FastPasses. Many thanks to Len Testa and Touring Plans for the attraction downtime data, which can be downloaded here: https://backsideofmagic.blogspot.com/2018/05/attraction-downtime-data.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.ba...
2018-05-0837 min
Backside of Magic120: You Asked For ItDissection of a pin code offer, 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
2018-05-0136 min
Backside of Magic119: Spring Break At WDWSouthwest credit card changes and Jeremy talks through some more 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
2018-04-2435 min
Backside of Magic118: Topic Stew GeorgeIngredients: Hotel inventory practices, Discount park ticket extras, Hollywood Studios touring, Club level perks, Parking policy enforcement, and FastPasses on water park ticket 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
2018-04-1737 min
Backside of Magic117: No Room At The Inn?Hollywood Studios tiering, changes with changing, and ways to find on-property Walt Disney World hotel rooms when a basic search comes up empty. 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
2018-04-1035 min
Backside of Magic116: You Asked For ItWe respond to listener-provided sentences that end with question marks and periods. Thanks for the feedback 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
2018-04-0335 min
Backside of Magic115: February Trip 2: Part Two If By LandAnother heavily-discounted resort booking option, dinner with the dilated, and Jeremy talks through some stuff he found interesting during his recent trip to Walt Disney World. Pixie Dust & Pirate Hooks agency exclusives: https://goo.gl/WUZYvs 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
2018-03-2741 min
Backside of Magic114: February Trip 2: Pirate of the CaribbeanConvention rate park ticket update, dinner with the dress, and Jeremy discusses his experience on a floating Disney cruise boat. Grand Floridian WDW conference ticket sales: https://www.mydisneygroup.com/grand18#Home 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
2018-03-2034 min
Backside of Magic113: FastPass Booking Tricks ReviewA trip cancellation experience, dinner with the dead, and a review of some advanced approaches to pre-booking extra FastPasses at 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
2018-03-1333 min
Backside of Magic112: February Trip Report #1Daily FastPass drop update (thanks @ToddlerOfTerror), and Ryan talks through some more 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
2018-03-0638 min
Backside of Magic111: You Asked For ItDisney gift card updates from Sam's Club and Best Buy, Ryan the newsmaker, and we respond to listener-provided sentences that end with question marks. Thanks for the questions and thanks for listening! Best Buy GC Bonus Promo: https://bestbuy.cashstar.com/gift-card/buy/ 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
2018-02-2732 min
Backside of Magic110: You Will Get WetConference ticket pricing update, upcoming ride system rumor, and water parks strategy discussion. 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
2018-02-2038 min
Backside of Magic109: Topic StewIngredients: MDE lockouts, DVC changes, and price hikes. 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
2018-02-1334 min
Backside of Magic108: You Asked For ItWe respond to listener-provided sentences that end with question marks. Thanks for the questions and thanks for listening! Touring Plans forum thread regarding wait times: http://forum.touringplans.com/t/touring-plan-wait-times-were-radically-different-than-reality/41933 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
2018-02-0638 min
Backside of Magic107: More Ticket TalkBe Our Guest reservation inventory, Best Buy, and we update old strategies and discuss new ones for obtaining discounted Walt Disney World park tickets. Visit Orlando WDW convention ticket sales: https://tickets.visitorlando.com/tickets/conventions/disney-delegate-convention-tickets Grand Floridian WDW conference ticket sales: https://www.mydisneygroup.com/grand18#Home WDWNT.com article regarding FL resident tickets for sale in stores: https://goo.gl/U9fJf6 Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic Leave us a message: 920-322-5587 To read archived show notes or l...
2018-01-3036 min
Backside of Magic106: MLK Holiday GetawayRyan and Jeremy talk through some stuff they found interesting during their recent field 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
2018-01-2337 min
Backside of Magic105: You Asked For ItGift cards, FastPasses for sale, 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
2018-01-1640 min
Backside of Magic104: On-Site vs. DVC vs. Off-Site vs. GodzillaGaming the 2018 dining plan, Target gift card logistics, and why we make the choices we do when presented with on-site, DVC, and off-site lodging options at Walt Disney World. Thanks for listening! MEET-UP AT WDW: Sun 1/14 8:30p - Big River Grille (yes, there) 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
2018-01-0936 min
Backside of Magic103: Peeking AheadDisney gift card impostors, dissecting a dining discount, and we look ahead at some of the Walt Disney World stuff that is on our simple minds for 2018. Thanks for the questions and thanks for listening! MEET-UP AT WDW: Sun 1/14 8:30p - Big River Grille (yes, there) 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
2018-01-0228 min
Backside of Magic102: You Asked For ItA locked MDE account, off property booking privileges, 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
2017-12-2637 min
Backside of Magic101: Park Ticket Discount ToolsDisney gift card practices, food & drink news, and some tools to utilize in the hunt for discounted Walt Disney World park tickets. Refillable mug price increase: https://goo.gl/aKyUBL DISboards thread about BoG ADRs: https://goo.gl/cFCC6Y Touring Plans Forum Thread with JJT's ticket spreadsheet link: https://goo.gl/ibuFB1 Direct link to JJT's ticket spreadsheet: https://goo.gl/SQNpXR Swan & Dolphin conference park ticket page (purchase link at bottom): https://www.swandolphinmeetings.com/benefits/tickets.html asthejoeflies travel blog: https://goo.gl/wF1QrM
2017-12-1936 min
Backside of Magic100: Backside of Backside of MagicPirate cruising, FastPasses, and the past/present/future of this particular Walt Disney World related podcast. Thanks for listening! MEET-UP AT WDW - Sunday Jan 14, 2018 8:30p 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
2017-12-1242 min
Backside of Magic99: Listener Tip Show IVDiscounted gift cards, updated park hours, DVC benefits, and more of the great listener tips we've received for getting the most out of a trip to Walt Disney World. Thanks for listening! Touring Plans park hours tracker info: https://goo.gl/jnVRrY The Dibb WDW park hours tracker: https://goo.gl/HXp3s7 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
2017-12-0533 min
Backside of Magic98: Fall Trip Report #2Flight of Passage queue, movie critics, 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
2017-11-2843 min
Backside of Magic97: You Asked For ItFlight of Passage FP drop update, a Magical Express change, and we respond to listener-provided sentences that end with question marks. Thanks for the questions and thanks for listening! Discounted Party Tix: https://www.attraction-tickets-direct.co.uk/ To read show notes or leave us a voice message, please visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic
2017-11-2142 min
Backside of Magic96: Fall Trip Report #1bDVC hurricane policy, a good deal on Disney gift cards, and Ryan talks through some more stuff he found interesting during his recent trip to Walt Disney World. Best Buy gift card deal: https://bestbuy.cashstar.com/gift-card/buy/ Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic To read archived show notes or leave us a voice message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
2017-11-1437 min
Backside of Magic95: Fall Trip Report #1aCONTEST WINNERS, an intriguing vacation package, 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 To read archived show notes or leave us a voice message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
2017-11-0731 min
Backside of Magic94: Topic StewIngredients: Trip insurance, offsite 60-day FPs at Walt Disney World, free flights, Target gift card sale worries, Disneyland followup, and cheap rooms on Crescent Lake. Thanks for the questions and thanks for listening! Contest THROUGH 10/31 -- Post a show review today or in the past, win park map coasters like these in the near future: https://goo.gl/m9E2JZ obnoxious hashtag #BofMpostercoasters (project idea courtesy of Touring Plans blog) To read show notes or leave us a voice message, please visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com Twitter/Instagram/Per...
2017-10-3139 min
Backside of Magic93: You Asked For ItExciting contest announcement, and we respond to listener-provided sentences that end with question marks. Thanks for the questions and thanks for listening! Contest THROUGH 10/31 -- Post a show review today or in the past, win park map coasters like these in the near future: https://goo.gl/m9E2JZ obnoxious hashtag #BofMpostercoasters (project idea courtesy of Touring Plans blog) To read show notes or leave us a voice message, please visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic
2017-10-2438 min
Backside of Magic92: Westward HostConference-rate park tickets, deeply discounted deluxe resorts, and a discussion of Ryan's recent trip to Disneyland along with a basic planning lesson for a Walt Disney World-focused traveler heading west. Contest -- Post a show review today or in the past, win park map coasters like these in the near future: https://goo.gl/m9E2JZ obnoxious hashtag #BofMpostercoasters (project idea courtesy of Touring Plans blog) Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic To read archived show notes or leave us a voice message visit our blo...
2017-10-1736 min
Backside of Magic91: Topic StewIngredients: inexpensive Swan & Dolphin access, the current state of discounted Disney gift cards, and planning an upcoming trip to Walt Disney World. Thanks for listening! To read archived show notes or leave us a voice message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic
2017-10-1033 min
Backside of Magic90: Hard Numbers On Gaming The DDPTickets at Work, DVC contracts, and an examination of the savings numbers that may or may not come of gaming the Disney Dining Plan by turning adult participants into children. Contest -- Post a show review today or in the past, win park map coasters like these in the near future: https://goo.gl/m9E2JZ obnoxious hashtag #BofMpostercoasters (project idea courtesy of Touring Plans blog) Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic To read archived show notes or leave us a voice message visit our blo...
2017-10-0338 min
Backside of Magic89: You Asked For ItOutdoor queueing, FastPass supply, and we respond to listener-provided sentences that end with question marks. Thanks for the questions and thanks for listening! Contest -- Post a show review today or in the past, win park map coasters like these in the near future: https://goo.gl/m9E2JZ obnoxious hashtag #BofMpostercoasters (project idea courtesy of Touring Plans blog) To read show notes or leave us a voice message, please visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic
2017-09-2636 min
Backside of Magic88: Summer Trip Report #3We have verified that there are consistent times each day that Disney makes Flight of Passage Fastpasses available for use later that same day. Plus: a contest, some follow up, and Jeremy talks through some stuff he found interesting during his recent trip to Walt Disney World. Contest -- Post a show review today or in the past, win park map coasters like these in the near future: https://goo.gl/m9E2JZ obnoxious hashtag #BofMpostercoasters (project idea courtesy of Touring Plans blog) Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www...
2017-09-1943 min
Backside of Magic87: Topic StewIngredients: empty hotel rooms, Flight of Passage FP+ rule of thumb, DVC magical files, and dining plan gaming. Thanks for listening! To read archived show notes or leave us a voice message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic
2017-09-1227 min
Backside of Magic86: You Asked For ItConvention park ticket purchasing reports and we respond to listener-provided sentences that end with question marks. Thanks for the questions and thanks for listening! To read show notes or leave us a voice message, please visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic
2017-09-0536 min
Backside of Magic85: Disney World Discounted Park TicketsAn update on the FastPass+ system & a discussion of advanced methods to explore in pursuit of discounted Walt Disney World park tickets. Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic To read archived show notes or leave us a voice message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
2017-08-2928 min
Backside of Magic84: Listener Tip Show IIIBuying kids meals, early Fastpass+ access, cheap hotels, and more of the great listener tips we've received for getting the most out of a trip to Walt Disney World. Thanks for listening! To read archived show notes or leave us a voice message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic
2017-08-2238 min
Backside of Magic83: Topic StewIngredients: Walt Disney World resorts on Priceline, hunting Flight of Passage fastpasses, phantom Food & Wine dining plan participants, and dining discount calculations. Thanks for listening! To read archived show notes or leave us a voice message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic
2017-08-1537 min
Backside of Magic82: Summer Trip Report #2Mourning the DVA, a change in Adventureland, 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 To read archived show notes or leave us a voice message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
2017-08-0840 min
Backside of Magic81: You Asked For ItWe respond to listener-provided sentences that end with question marks. Thanks for the questions and thanks for listening! To read show notes or leave us a voice message, please visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic
2017-08-0130 min
Backside of Magic80: Summer Trip Report #1Minniemobiles, a FastPass+ 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 To read archived show notes or leave us a voice message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
2017-07-2544 min
Backside of Magic79: We Went To PandoraSome D23 announcements impacting touring, and a discussion of all things Pandora that we experienced during recent trips to Walt Disney World. (WARNING: mild spoilers) Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic To read archived show notes or leave us a voice message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
2017-07-1840 min
Backside of Magic78: FastPass+ Bonanza RevisitedSome park ticket offers & analysis of the updated state of the FastPass+ system based on reports and our own experiences during recent trips to Walt Disney World. Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Facebook www.facebook.com/backsideofmagic To read archived show notes or leave us a voice message visit our blog at www.backsideofmagic.com
2017-07-1132 min
Backside of Magic64: All Things MagicBand, Part 1 (The Guts)Security changes, sleepy time madness, and we talk through Ryan's dissection of a MagicBand and analysis of what he found inside. Thanks for listening! ----- SHOW NOTES Gizmodo: "How I Let Disney Track My Every Move" https://goo.gl/2PhG85 AtDisneyAgain: "Making the Band - MagicBand Teardown and More" https://goo.gl/4oKVQ9 US Patent: "Combined HF and UHF RFID Device" https://goo.gl/T2a9GV Check @backsideofmagic on Instagram for Ryan's MagicBand breakdown photos ----- Twitter/Instagram/Periscope @backsideofmagic Faceb...
2017-04-0438 min