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PODCAST

The Disney Points Podcast

Samantha Holland & Kim Shearer

Save cash by visiting Disney parks using credit card points & miles! Follow us on Instagram and the web: Kim @vacation_pointers www.vacationpointers.com Sam @almostfreetraveling www.almostfreetraveling.com

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All Episodes

00:18:21

28. Points & Miles for Disney World Annual Passes

The Disney Points Podcast ·

2023/04/13

Disney surprised and delighted us all by dropping new Disney World annual passes, available as early as April 13 for qualified DVC owners. We're discussing the different passes and whether we'll be buying Incredi-Passes, and we're also exploring earning and burning credit card points and miles for passes! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/samantha-holland3/support

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00:40:49

27. Reducing Stress With Little kids at Disney, Plus...

The Disney Points Podcast ·

2023/04/06

Did you know active and retired military families save big at Disney World? Jessica for @wellhellodisney is here with all the details, and she's also sharing her top tips for reducing stress at Disney World with little kids. You'll love her money saving ideas and learn all about her favorite stress-reducing app: Standby Skipper! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/samantha-holland3/support

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00:30:51

26. Earning & Burning Marriott Points at Disneyland &...

The Disney Points Podcast ·

2023/03/22

Kamree from @ourfamilypassport is a Marriott expert--she and her husband have six Marriott credit cards between the two of them! Find out which card is her favorite, because it comes with Platinum Status that feeds her blended family of six free breakfast when they travel. She's advising us on which Marriott properties she likes at Disneyland and Disney World, and sharing a secret way to get a Chase Marriott card that's no longer offered to new customers. Cards mentioned in this

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00:36:01

25. Disney Questions With an Ink Business Chase(r)

The Disney Points Podcast ·

2023/03/17

This is a fun episode where we answered all the Disney questions you asked us, including what we like to eat and do at the parks, which parks are our favorites, how long we like our Disney vacations to be and more, BUT FIRST: we're discussing the quickly fading best ever offer on the Chase Ink Business Cards, don't delay! The $900 welcome bonus will end sometimes before 9am on March 21st. There's still time and the links are below: Chase Ink Business Cash Chase Ink Business Unlimited --- Support

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00:43:26

24. Lifecycle of a Credit Card: When to Keep,...

The Disney Points Podcast ·

2023/03/05

This bonus episode features real-life third grade teachers Katie and Nicole from @pointsandmilesteachers teaching us tips and tricks for when to close, downgrade or keep our credit cards open. We talk at length about specific cards (Sapphire Preferred) and banks (Chase & Amex) and cover credit scores, moving credit around, SW companion passes, retention offers & moving credit around. Plus, you won't want to miss all Sam's sad stories from when she used to travel hack without a mentor. ---

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00:55:26

23. A Tokyo Disneyland Trip on Points

The Disney Points Podcast ·

2023/02/23

With Happy Entry, Standby Passes, Entry Request and Premier Access, there's a lot to understand about Tokyo Disneyland & Disney Sea. Serena from @passionforpoints is here to decipher it all for us, and to share how and why she booked a Tokyo Disneyland Hotel and tickets using credit card miles. Enjoy this overview of the two parks, and learn what attractions, restaurants and treats to prioritize, as well as different ways to purchase tickets and more. Cards mentioned in this episode: To book

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00:36:33

22. Earn up to 50,000 Points Annually Paying Rent on...

The Disney Points Podcast ·

2023/02/16

Richard Kerr is a Walt Disney World Annual Passholder and self-proclaimed Disney bougie Adult, who identifies with Buzz Lightyear and loves Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. He's also Senior Director of BILT Rewards, and on today's episode explains why everyone (not just renters) should have a BILT card in their wallet. Anyone can sign up at BILT.com and begin earning BILT points good for 1.25 redemptions on Disney tickets and resorts in the portal, or for transferring to partners like American

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00:58:22

21. Save 20-35% on Disney Admission

The Disney Points Podcast ·

2023/02/09

First off: if you're considering the current Southwest Airlines Companion pass promo, Kim's got you covered! We'll discuss pros and cons in the first five minutes of the epiosde. Second: Convention Rate Tickets are the greatest Disney hack around. Listen to how we have both used this trick to save hundreds on our Disney Tickets. Sam will share about her experience rope-dropping Disney Springs' Gideon's for cookies, and getting an upgraded room with a killer view at The Swan Reserve. Learn how to

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00:52:40

20. Trip Report: Kim's latest Disney World Trip

The Disney Points Podcast ·

2023/02/02

Kim is back from an epic Disney World trip (and already planning her next one, which Sam will try to crash). Because it was a split stay, you'll hear the pros and cons of both staying on property at the Dolphin with Marriott points, and off property using Hyatt points. She'll share how she got upgraded at both hotels, the strategy that saved her 35% on park tickets, all the food she ate plus a Genie + strategy debrief. Credit Cards mentioned in this episode: Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit

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00:43:16

19. What's all the Hyatt Hotel Hype About?

The Disney Points Podcast ·

2023/01/26

You're going to love hearing from our resident Hyatt Hype guy Geoff, here to explain why travel hackers are obsessed with Hyatt and what it has to do with Disney. Geoff uses points to save thousands on trips for his family of 7--or getaways with his wife--at Hyatts in Puerto Rico, Cancun, & the Sail Rock Resort at Turks & Caicos. Hear how he recommends fast-tracking the coveted Globalist status, an explanation of Guest of Honor, and which Hyatts near Disney parks we recommend. And if you

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00:53:00

18. Hacking Discounted Disney Tickets

The Disney Points Podcast ·

2023/01/19

Links for purchasing discounted conference rate tickets are hiding in plain site all over the internet. Listen as Melissa from 10X Travel teaches us how to find the tickets, and why it's perfectly fine to use these public friends-and-family links to buy admission for your next trip. She also shares lots of other tips and tricks, including why she recommends getting a Landry's card, her favorite place to dine and watch the Magic Kingdom fireworks and more. --- Support this podcast:

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00:39:54

17. Our 2023 Points & Miles/Travel Preview

The Disney Points Podcast ·

2023/01/11

Kim and Sam are hitting the ground running this year: finishing credit card minimum spends, planning their next moves, trying to figure out when to travel with school-age kids and more. They're also sharing some non-credit card ways they're earning travel money this year, as well as giving you a sneak peek into Season 2's upcoming episodes! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/samantha-holland3/support

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00:50:22

16. Genie Plus: Lessons From an Expert

The Disney Points Podcast ·

2022/12/24

Remember when Kim & I were confused by Genie Plus? @ashleygetsaround swooped in and saved the day. Turns out she's not only a wizard at finding the cheapest business class flights and hacking American Airlines status--she also once had a Walt Disney World cast member remark that they'd never seen someone ride so many rides in one day using Genie Plus! Ashely breaks down different ways to use Genie Plus, and then provides park by park pro-tips; by the end of the episode, Kim walked away with a

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00:53:39

15. Hacking a Family Disney World Trip on Points & Miles

The Disney Points Podcast ·

2022/12/15

Jamie @man_mac85 is a D.C. Firefighter who grew up loving Disney World and now takes his family of five whenever he can. A DVC owner at Old Key West, he's not loyal to one airline and prefers earning and using flexible points and miles to book flights. Listen as he shares about his split stay between their home resort and the Waldorf Astoria, a property he loves and can stay in for free one night annually through one of his credit cards. He's also explaining how to use Autoslash for car rentals and

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00:43:42

14. Fun, Free Things to do at Walt Disney World

The Disney Points Podcast ·

2022/12/09

Do you know how to get a wake-up call from Mickey? What about landing a free tour at Animal Kingdom Lodge or Grand Floridian? South Florida resident and pixie pass holder Monique is also an expert when it comes to saving money and finding fun free things to do on Walt Disney World property. She's sharing her favorite magical moments at Disney including how to score the best dining reservation during the fireworks. --- Support this podcast:

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00:49:09

13. Trip Report: Disney World Dolphin Marriott Deluxe...

The Disney Points Podcast ·

2022/12/01

Sam booked the Walt Disney World Dolphin Deluxe Resort on Marriott points; listen to why she loved it and and to what she'll do differently when she stays there again! She's also sharing how she saved almost $400 on transportation, spent only $800 on food for a family of five over eight days, all about the deluxe resort perks, and tips for Hollywood Studios & EPCOT, including virtual queues. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/samantha-holland3/support

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00:29:36

12. Disney Trips Using Elevated Bonus Offers

The Disney Points Podcast ·

2022/11/16

Have you noticed all the elevated credit card offers available? We're breaking down our favorites and explaining ways to use them for Disney trips! We're covering the elevated Southwest Airlines personal cards (and how to use them for companion passes), The Chase Sapphire Reserve (ends 12/1), Ink Business Unlimited & Cash, the Venture Rewards and the Citi Premier. Thanks for finding us on Instagram and using our links to open these cards! --- Support this podcast:

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00:27:29

11. Using Marriott Points to Stay on Walt Disney...

The Disney Points Podcast ·

2022/11/12

Kim planned a Disney trip! She's using Marriott points to stay on property as Disney World, and we're talking at length about how the Swan, Dolphin and Swan Reserve compare to renting DVC. Plus, you'll learn even more ways to save money on tickets by combining credit card promos and shopping portals like TopCashBack. Because we love a deal, we'll share how we feed our families when there's no free breakfast or grocery deliveries available. Speaking of a good deal: will they pay $25/night for a

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00:38:09

10. Bonus Episode: All About Business Cards

The Disney Points Podcast ·

2022/11/03

Did you know you could open a business card with as little as $100 in annual side income? This bonus episode is all about business cards: detailed tricks to filling out applications (just be honest), why you should consider business cards, how close together to open them (and when to close them), what to do if you're not approved right away, and how it all affects your credit score. Plus, Sam is sharing how she's on her way to 90,000 Ultimate Rewards because she recently got approved for her first

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00:53:51

9. Hacking 14 Disney Trips in 5 Years

The Disney Points Podcast ·

2022/10/29

Summer didn't fall in love with Walt Disney World until she was an adult, but then she fell hard. She just recently became a DVC owner, and has taken fourteen trips in the past five years, hacking each trip better every time. One of her secrets is playing travel agent for her family of origin--the six of them open cards, pool all their points and travel together! Listen as Summer talks about her goal to stay at every Disney World Resort, her upcoming Disneyland trip which she paid for completely

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