On this week’s show, as we wrap up 2021, I’ll revisit the All About the Mouse 2021 Disney predictions and we’ll see which of these predictions came true. Earlier this year, i was joined by our predictions panel with Sara Evans, Blake Reilly, and Bryce Yelverton to predict items we thought would come to fruition in the Disney company in 2021. They’ll join me again as we look back at those predictions to see which of them came true.
Episode 642 – A Reilly Family Trip Report
On this week’s episode of the show, Blake Reilly is filling in for Bryan Ripper again. Blake and his wife have just returned from a magical trip to Walt Disney World, and they’re here to tell us all about their trip and their thoughts on some brand new experiences that he and his family got to enjoy.
Episode 628 – Florida Road Trip Report
This week’s show is going to be a little bit different as we focus on some of the non-Disney aspects of vacation destinations in the great state of Florida. My wife, Amy, will join me again as we give a trip report from our recent Florida road trip that took us to the beach, Miami, the Universal Orlando resort, and much more!
Episode 621 – Disney News 05/10/2021
On this week’s show, we’re covering all of the news items that occurred throughout the Disney company during the month of April. With the west coast Disney parks now operating again and that announcement made in April, we’re starting to hear of a lot more happenings throughout the company including new details on the Jungle Cruise make over coming to the parks, an announcement about the new Disney Wish’s planned maiden voyage for the Disney Cruise Line, The PeopleMover opening back up at Magic Kingdom, and much more!
Episode 620 – Disney Covers Released in Japan
On this week’s show, our good friend Sam Polkinghorne is back, all the way from New Zealand, to bring us some more fantastic Disney audio. From time to time, Sam will appear on the show to bring us some random park audio that he has pulled from his collection, but this time, he’s joining us to bring some Disney cover songs that were released only in Japan! This is a great energetic mix of Disney songs imported from over seas just for you All About the Mousketeers and it’s all coming your way!
Episode 619 – Disney Soundtrack Madness – Round 3
On this week’s show, Sarah Evans joins me as we take a look at the results from the Round 2 matchups in our Disney Soundtrack Madness bracket tournament. Together, we’ll talk about what makes all of the soundtracks involved in these matches so special from The Lion King to Mary Poppins to Mulan to The Little Mermaid and more! Then, we’ll announced the results from those matches and introduce the matchups for Round 3 of Disney Soundtrack Madness!
Episode 615 – Disney Soundtrack Madness – Round 1
On this week’s show, we’re introducing all of the Disney soundtracks that have made into our Disney Soundtracks Madness tournament. This special All About the Mouse tournament features over 80 years’ worth of Disney music from classics like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, The Lion King, Aladdin, and much more! Join me while I introduce all of the soundtracks competing in the tournament and provide some fun facts about each of them along the way. Then, you the listeners, are invited to vote for your favorite soundtrack and stay tuned to find out who will take him the main prize!
Episode 614 – Inside The Adventurer’s Club
On this week’s show, we go back in time to experience Pleasure Island’s famed Adventurer’s Club! This combination night club and improv comedy show experience was one of the most unique experiences and, some might even argue, one of Walt Disney World’s best kept secrets until the club’s doors closed in 2008 with the rest of Pleasure Island. This week we’ll take a look at the back story as well as the characters, rooms, and atmosphere that made this club so unique and feature audio from many of the experiences and shows found within the club.
Episode 612 – Disney News 03/08/2021
On this week’s show, we’re going over all of the new items that occurred throughout the month of February from all over the Disney company including theme parks, movies and entertainment, Cruise Line, and more! Some of the highlights we’ll talk about are more dining locations re-opening in Walt Disney World, Epcot gets a new humongous structure added to World Showcase lagoon for the upcoming Harmonious nighttime show, highlights from Disney’s most recent quarterly earnings call, the winners from last week’s Golden Globe Awards, and much more!
Episode 609 – 1964/65 New York World’s Fair
On this week’s show, I’m joined by a special guest from the New York Adventure Club to talk about the 1964/65 New York World’s Fair. Lloyd Trufelman is a licensed New York City tour guide, and he joins me to look at the history behind the New York World’s Fair and Walt Disney’s involvement in introducing the world to classic attractions like It’s a Small World, Carousel of Progress, Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, and Ford’s Magic Skyway. If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about the entire history of this milestone event in New York City, which still has remnants around today, then you don’t want to miss this episode!
Episode 608 – Secret Stories of Extinct Walt Disney World
On this week’s show, I’m joined again by Disney historian Jim Korkis to talk about some of the stories behind Walt Disney World’s forgotten attractions. As we approach the 50th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, it’s appropriate to look back at the genesis of the second Disney park and Walt’s original idea for what he wanted to do in Florida. Jim joins me to tell that story and to take a peek behind the curtain at some of attractions that have come and gone since the opening of Walt Disney World in 1971.
Episode 607 – Disney News 02/01/2021
On this week’s show, we’re covering all of the news that occurred throughout the Disney company during the month of January 2021. Some of the items that I’ll go over and talk about include the announcement about the return of entertainment to Walt Disney World, new changes coming to the Jungle Cruise, and some new developments in the Disneyland Annual Pass saga. We’ll even talk about a new character you can find at Disney’s Aulani resort in Hawaii, and a whole lot more!
Episode 605 – Jackson Hole, WY Trip Report
On this week’s show, we’re taking a brief break (somewhat) from Disney talk in order to bring you a trip report from our latest family vacation over the Christmas and New Year break. I say this is “somewhat” of a break from talking about Disney, because it still has a Disney connection. My family and I did a spur of the moment vacation on our own to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, which is ordinarily available as an Adventures By Disney vacation. My wife, Amy, will join me to talk about the highlights from taking a vacation to Jackson Hole in the winter including, skiing, ice skating in the town square, an amazing wildlife tour through Grand Teton National Park where we spotted moose, elk, buffalo, and even bears, and a whole lot more!
Episode 604 – Disney Investor Day Announcements
On this week’s show, we are covering all of the announcements that came out of the recent Disney Investor Day presentation. Shortly before 2020 ended, Disney dumped one last treasure trove of announcements related to Disney entertainment in Disney+ TV shows and feature films to be released at the box office. My guests this week, Sarah Evans and Rick Gutierrez, join me to break down all of the announcements and the everything you need to know these exciting announcements!
Episode 598 – Lilo and Stitch
On this week’s show, we’re taking an in-depth look at Disney’s 42nd animated feature film “Lilo and Stitch”. Bryce Yelverton joins me for a look the film, its voice cast, the music, and the production that went into bringing Stitch to life from a failed pitch for a simple children’s book to a film that has spawned multiple sequels, a Walt Disney World theme park attraction, video games, pins, plushes, an upcoming live-action remake, and more. We’ll also have our weekly installment of This Week in Disney History and much more!
Episode 597 – Disney Conversation Starters
On this week’s episode, we’re celebrating Thanksgiving Disney-style with a fun, laid-back dinner-table-style conversation with myself, some of our fellow All About the Mouse listeners, and my special guest Becky from the Disney In Your Day blog. We’re all going to be getting to know each other by going through some Disney Conversation Starters that you can use at your family Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner tables this Holiday season. Then, later in the show, I’m going to share the responses we got from listeners who have reasons to be thankful in spite of some of the challenges that this year has brought.
Episode 595 – The Current State of Disney Parks and More
On this week’s show, I’m joined by Beci Mahnken of MEI & Mouse Fan Travel to talk with me about the current state of Disney. She’ll update us on what they are hearing about booking offers and openings in Walt Disney World, the latest re-opening informaton from the Disneyland resort, when we might be able to expect sailings to resume on the Disney Cruise Line, what’s going on with Adventures by Disney, and much more!
Episode 593 – Listener Interaction
On this week’s show, I’m answering questions and addressing topics that were suggested by our listening audience. I’ve invited some special guests on the show with me this week to help talk about these Disney-related topics which include favorite queue line music and several other Disney-related topics. We also have a lot of questions concerning what to expect from the Walt Disney World theme parks now that they’ve re-opened that we’ll address including, which restaurants are open in Walt Disney World, how character meet and greets have changed, and more!
Episode 592 – Disney instrumentals
On this week’s show, I’m sharing with you some of my favorite classic Disney songs performed by various artists as completely instrumental covers. It’s no secret that I’m a fan of music, especially Disney music. Over the years of producing this podcast and underscoring the episodes with instrumental Disney music, I’ve really come to appreciate some of the more unique and impressive instrumental versions of Disney songs that I’ve come across, and I wanted to share those songs with you as well as some of my thoughts on them this week.
Episode 590 – Disney News 10/05/2020
On this week’s show, I’ll cover all of the news that came out of the Disney company during the month of September 2020 including the announcement that 28,000 Cast Members would be laid off, we get a glimpse at the new animated short “Burrow” that will be appearing before “Soul” when it is released in theaters, a mural is added to Disney Springs in California honoring Chadwick Boseman, Disney+ announces a new short that will give us the backstory of Olaf from “Frozen” and much more!
Episode 588 – Road Trip 2020 (Part 2)
On this week’s show, I’ll continue the trip report with my wife, Amy, from our epic 2-week road trip across the country and back. We’ll pick up where we left off on Episode 585 with week 2 of our trip that takes us through Seattle, Washington and the Pacific Northwest, the Redwoods in Northern California, San Francisco, Las Vegas, and back east across the United States. Join us for the second half of our trip in this different and non-Disney related episode!
Episode 587 – Disney+ 1st Year Review
On this week’s show, I’m talking with a panel of guests to review our thoughts about Disney’s streaming entertainment service Disney+. Now that we’re coming up on the 1 year anniversary of this wildly popular streaming service, I wanted to talk with some fellow Disney+ subscribers to see what movies, shows, documentaries, and other entertainment offerings are at the top of their list of things they’ve enjoyed. Blake Reilly, Bryce Yelverton, and Sarah Evans join to highlight the content we’ve enjoyed and maybe even some we didn’t enjoy. Whether you’re looking for your next show to binge watch or wanting to hear some honest reviews of Disney+ before you decide to subscribe, you’ll definitely find some value in and enjoy this episode of the All About the Mouse Disney podcast!
Episode 585 – Road Trip 2020 (Part 1)
On this week’s show, I’m joined by my wife, Amy, to recap and give some of the highlights from our 2 week family road trip from Florida to Seattle and back. This was an epic 2 week vacation that we took with our 2 kids this summer in lieu of another trip to Disney. We saw some of the best our country has to offer and everything in between including the Cadillac Ranch in Texas, Yellowstone National Park, Glacier National Park, the Rocky Mountains, Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, San Francisco, and a lot more, and we’re back to tell you all about it!
Episode 584 – Finding Nemo: The Musical
On this week’s show we’re featuring audio from Finding Nemo: The Musical at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Finding Nemo is a very interesting success story from the park, because it takes a Disney-Pixar film with relatively no musical offerings and brings it to life on stage with catchy musical numbers and moments that have audiences tearing up right there in their seats. Today, we’re going to listen to pre-show music that can be heard in the theater before the show and the show itself.
Episode 581 – Disney News 08/03/2020
On this week’s Disney News show, I’ll cover all of the news that happened in the month of July including, new face mask restrictions for Walt Disney World resort theme parks, the new timeline for upcoming films to be release, which includes another delay for the live-action remake of “Mulan”, an announcement for a new Disney-Pixar movie called “Luca”, Disney’s Daytime Emmy wins, and much more!
Episode 579 – Things We Miss Most From the Disney Parks
On this week’s show, we’re going to look at some of the things we’ve missed the most from the Disney theme parks while they have been closed. Everyone has their favorite attractions, shows, sounds, smells, you name it, that they enjoy from the parks. While the parks have been closed, it’s these things that we have missed the most. Vern Schermerhorn joins me back on the show again this week as my guest to look at some of the things that we have missed the most during this time that the Disney theme parks have been closed.
Episode 577 – Disney News 07/06/2020
On this week’s Disney News show, I’ll cover all of the news that happened in the month of May including, Disney’s announcement that they will be re-theming Splash Mountain, Disney announces plans for re-opening parks around the world, Epcot reveals that the International Food and Wine Festival will beginning early this year, and much more!
Episode 573 – Favorite Disney Parks and Resorts Firsts
On this week’s episode, we’re talking about our favorite first-time Disney experiences from the theme parks and resorts. I’m joined, this week, by one of my friends and long-time listeners Vern Schermerhorne to talk about our favorite first-time Disney parks and resorts experiences. It’s amazing and, in some ways, bittersweet how, as many times as you walk down Main Street and get a glimpse of the castle, there’s nothing quite like that first time. It’s something that I lament to myself on my numerous trips to Walt Disney World, but it’s also something that will resonate with me for the rest of my life. Together, we’ll share our favorite Disney parks and resorts firsts right here on the All About the Mouse Disney Podcast!
Episode 572 – Disney News 06/01/2020
On this week’s Disney News show, I’ll cover all of the news that happened in the month of May including, Walt Disney World announcing plans to re-open their 4 theme parks beginning in June, the NBA announcing they are in talks to resume the current season at Walt Disney World’s Wide World of Sports, Josh D’Amaro’s move from President of the Walt Disney World Resort to Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products, work resumes on the Star Wars-themed hotel coming to Walt Disney World, and much more!
Episode 568 – Disney News 05/04/2020
On this week’s Disney News show, I’ll cover all of the news that happened in the month of April including, Bob Iger speaking out about possible changes in the Disney parks once they re-open, a man arrested for breaking into DCA, and Disney’s purchase of more land near Magic Kingdom. We’ll also feature the return of Jonathan “The Voice” Dichter for a special game show segment of the podcast.
Episode 567 – Avengers Campus
On this week’s show, Jessica Sanders from The Happiest Blog on Earth, joins me for a look at newly-released details on Avengers Campus, the new Marvel-themed area coming to Disney California Adventure. Together, we’ll look at all of the information that has been released about what we can expect from this new land including the backstory of Avengers Campus that will expand to other parks around the world, the key attractions in the land, merchandise and, of course, food.
Episode 564 – Disney News 04/06/2020
On this week’s Disney News show, I’ll cover all of the happenings that took place throughout the Disney company in the month of March including the closures of the parks due to COVID-19 and the impact it has had so far on Disney theme parks and movies, new additions to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, new details surrounding the upcoming Avengers Campus area of California Adventure, and much more!
Episode 558 – Trader Sam’s Rise of the Skyliner Celebration
On this week’s episode of the show. Bryce Yelverton joins me as we talk about our individual trip reports that found us unexpectedly running into each other in Walt Disney World. Together, we’ll talk about our individual experiences including securing a ride on Rise of the Resistance, spending the day relaxing in Celebration, Florida, resort hopping on the Disney Skyliner, new experiences at Epcot, and our experience together at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto and Tiki Bar.
Episode 557 – Handprints at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
On this week’s show, Disney historian Jim Korkis joins me for and in-depth look at the celebrity handprints and footprints cemented outside of the Chinese Theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. For more than 30 years, this park has celebrated “the Hollywood that never was and always will be”, and the forecourt in front of this iconic theater is just one of the ways celebrities have been memorialized. There’s some fascinating history behind these relics, both in California and in Florida, and Jim will share with us the whole story and more!
Episode 555 – Disney News 02/03/2020
On this week’s episode of the show, we’re covering all of the latest Disney news and happenings from around the Disney company that occurred during the month of January. It was a busy month, and we have a lot to cover including international Disneyland park closures due to the coronavirus, a new RunDisney membership club that was announced, new animals additions at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, a lawsuit facing Disney involving their upcoming film “Onward”, and much more!
Episode 553 – 2020 Disney Predictions
On this week’s show, our predictions panel joins us again, this time to look ahead to the coming year as we give our Disney predictions for 2020. Bryce, Sarah, and Blake join me again to see if we can make some accurate predictions for things to come in 2020 throughout the Disney company from movies, resorts, theme parks, and more!
Episode 552 – 2019 Disney Predictions Revisited
On this week’s episode of the show, I’m joined again by my faithful predictions team Blake Reilly, Bryce Yelverton, and Sarah Evans. Together, we’ll look back at our Disney predictions for 2019 to see which ones, if any, came true. Did Bryce predict the correct new Disney color? Who predicted the correct box office flop? And what are some of the boldest and safest predictions that we’ll make for 2020? You’ll find out right here on this week’s episode of the All About the Mouse Disney podcast.
Episode 550 – What if we could bring back the classic Muppet Show?
On this week’s feature discussion show, Sam Polkinghorne joins me for another “What if…” segment. This time, we’re going to be looking at how we would bring back the classic Muppet Show that we all know and love. We’ll also talk about our opinions on why the Muppet Show reboots that Disney has attempted in the past haven’t quite resonated with popular culture or with the fans and what we would do differently.
Episode 549 – Friday with Friends 12/27/2019
On this week’s Friday with Friends listener interaction show, I’m broadcasting LIVE from our Facebook group about Disney topics you’ve requested and taking your questions. Some of the things we’ll talk about are must-do Christmas decor and attractions for your first-time trip to Walt Disney World during the Holidays, the discontinuation of the airport shuttle to and from Disneyland, 27 detailed items you may have missed from some of your favorite Disney-Pixar films, and more!
Episode 548 – Merry Christmas 2019
This week’s Wednesday show is a special Christmas show filled with Christmas audio from the Disney parks from all around the world. I hope every will enjoy listening to some Disney Christmas audio, whether it is playing in the background while you’re spending time with family and friends or playing in your ears transporting you to the parks for your very own Christmas celebration.
Episode 547 – Star Wars: Secrets of the Rise of Skywalker
On this week’s featured discussion show, Rick from the Rediscovering the Magic podcast, joins me for a Star Wars-themed show while he reviews both the newest Star Wars film “The Rise of Skywalker” and the the “Secrets of the Empire” virtual reality attraction from The Void at Disney Springs.
Episode 546 – Friday with Friends 12/20/2019
On this week’s Friday with Friends, I’m broadcasting live from our Facebook group answering questions and talking about Disney topics that you’ve requested. I also have a big announcement to make, as we start of the show. Afterwards, we’ll talk about the Wonderful World of Disney Magical Holiday Celebration, favorite Disney Christmas ornaments, and more!
Episode 545 – Disney News 12/18/2019
On this week’s Disney news show, we’ll cover the latest happenings from around the Disney company including a 10-year-old bot who got his wish to meet a group of Disney Imagineers, backup boarding passes that have started going into effect for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, as look at a new parade coming to Disneyland in 2020, and much more!
Episode 544 – Top New WDW Attractiions This Decade
On this week’s feature discussion show, I’ll review some of the top new attractions that have opened in Walt Disney World over the last decade between 2010 – 2019. The 4 theme parks in Walt Disney World have seen some pretty significant openings over the last 10 years including 3 new themed lands, a revival of an extinct attraction, and multiple live shows, parades, and fireworks extravaganzas, and I’ll review nearly 2 dozen of my favorites.
Episode 542 – Disney News 12/11/2019
On this week’s Disney news show, we’ll cover the latest happenings from around the Disney company including job openings available in Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge where you can join either the First Order or The Resistance, new additions coming to Epcot in January, a ton of fun and unique merchandise coming just in time for the holidays, and I’ll tell you about a guest who tried to get a little too close to magic at Walt Disney World’s Carousel of Progress.
Episode 540 – Favorite WDW Holiday Offerings
On this week’s feature discussion show, Bryce Yelverton joins me on the show again to talk about our favorite Holiday offerings in Walt Disney World. This time of year at the Walt Disney World resort is like none other. Now, this is a topic we’ve talked about before on the show, but the last several years have brought about significant changes to how Walt Disney World does Christmas with extinct attractions and brand new additions. Together, we’ll look at our favorites from the classic experiences to new additions.
Episode 537 – Shades of Green
On this week’s feature discussion show, we’ll take a look at the Shades of Green resort in Walt Disney World. This resort has a history that goes all the way back to the early ’70’s when Disney owned the hotel and it was themed as a gold resort. I’ll also issue my review from my stay there this past weekend.
Episode 536 – Friday with Friends 11/15/2019
On this week’s Friday with Friends listener interaction show, we’ll review Disney’s new streaming video service Disney+ and find out what our listeners had to say about and their first impressions on the day of the launch. I’ll share with you their likes, dislikes, and everything in between with the latest Disney offering that has everybody talking.
Episode 534 – Pinocchio
On this week’s feature discussion episode, I’m joined by Todd Pierce from the Disney History Institute to talk about Walt Disney’s 1940 animated classic film “Pinocchio”. This was only Disney’s 2nd animated feature film and it was considered a box office flop. We’ll go behind the scenes of the development of “Pinocchio” from the original story by Carlo Collodi to the revolutionary animation practices developed that have many animation historians claiming this film to be a near perfect animated feature.
Episode 533 – Friday with Friends 11/08/2019
On this week’s Friday with Friends listener interaction show, I’ll share some Disney-related questions and topics submitted by our listeners like, favorite places to eat breakfast in Walt Disney World, a tip to save your cell phone battery while using the My Disney Experience app, some fun audio from The Piano Guys, and much more!
Episode 531 – On This Day in Disney History
On this week’s feature discussion show, we’ll look at significant events that occurred this week throughout Disney history in a special On This Day in Disney History segment. There are tons of historical events that have happened throughout the Disney company between November 4th and the 10th in previous years including the first use of the multi-plane camera, the premier of “The Waterboy” starring Adam Sandler, and more!
Episode 530 – Friday with Friends 11/01/2019
On this week’s Friday with Friends listener interaction show, I’ll share more listener-submitted feedback, comments, and things shared on our All About the Mouse Disney podcast Facebook group including thoughts on Disney and FuelRod charging for cell phone charger swaps, tips spurred from Episode 525 on saving money in the parks, some fun audio, and much more!
Episode 529 – Disney News 10/30/2019
On this week’s Disney news show, we’ll cover the latest happenings from around the Disney company including a new talk show coming to Disney+ from The Jim Henson Co., a first look at the new holiday-themed animal puppets coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Fancy Nancy and Vampirina come to Disney Cruise Line, and much more!
Episode 528 – Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular
On this week’s feature episode of the All About the Mouse Disney podcast, we are getting into the spirit for Halloween with audio from Magic Kingdom’s “Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular” castle stage show. The show, which debuted 4 years ago, is a central feature of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and features the Sanderson sisters from Hocus Pocus alongside some of the more frightening Disney villains from movies like Princess and the Frog and The Nightmare Before Christmas. Enjoy this special Halloween audio on this special feature episode!
Episode 527 – Friday with Friends 10/25/2019
On this week’s Friday with Friends listener interaction show, I’ll share some questions and posts from our listeners from the All About the Mouse Disney podcast Facebook group. We’ll also feature some audio shared by one of our listeners of our favorite viral Disney family, The Crosbys, reprising the song that made them famous on the internet along with their family review of “Toy Story 4”.
Episode 526 – Disney News 10/23/2019
On this week’s Disney news show, we have the latest news from around the Disney company including Walt Disney World’s change to Star Wars-named menu items in Galaxy’s Edge, the big box office weekend for “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil”, new documentaries announced coming to Disney+, and much more!
Episode 523 – Disney News 10/16/2019
On this week’s Disney News show, we’ll cover the latest happenings from around the Disney company including some items that have gone missing from Walt Disney World belonging to Peter Pan’s Flight and Space Mountain, a new series coming to Disney+ produced by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson that will take you behind the scenes and tell stories about your favorite Disney theme park attractions, a Boeing 777 takes to the skies as the first ever “Stormtrooper Plane”, and much more!
Episode 521 – Friday with Friends 10/11/2019
On this week’s Friday with Friends show, we’re airing a Facebook Live broadcast that was done earlier this week where listeners joined me to ask questions and talk about Disney-related topics, mostly related to the upcoming holidays like Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion Holiday Halloween/Christmas overlay, favorite things to do in and out of the parks during the Christmas season, a new book put together featuring an introduction from author Dave Bossert of Christmas poems, and on a non-Holiday-related note, we’ll talk about the recent Disney Skyliner mishap in Walt Disney World.
Episode 520 – Disney News 10/09/2019
On this week’s Disney News show, we’ll cover the latest happenings from around the Disney company including an early mishap with the Disney Skyliners in Walt Disney World that left some guests stranded for over 3 hours, plant-based dining options coming to Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line is rated #1 Top Cruise Line, and much more!
Episode 518 – Friday with Friends 10/04/2019
On this week’s Friday with Friends listener interaction show, I’ll share some feedback and posts from listeners of the show in our Facebook group on topics like thoughts on the new “Epcot Forever” nighttime show at Epcot, thoughts on “Inside Out” from this past Monday’s feature discussion show, a story about a security mishap at Disneyland, a new Disney song by 6-year-old YouTube sensation Claire Crosby, and much more!
Episode 517 – Disney News 10/02/2019
On this week’s Disney news show, we’ll cover the latest happenings from around the Disney company including new merchandised released for “Epcot Forever” and the newly-opened Disney Skyliner in Walt Disney World, Disney and Sony’s agreement to keep Spider-Man in both of their universes, a new venue known as the Mickey Shorts Theater coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and later on in the show, I’m joined by legendary Disney Imagineer Terri Hardin to talk about her appearance as a judge on “Outrageous Pumpkins” that you can catch all this month on the Food Network.
Galaxy’s Edge: Hit or Miss?
2019 has marked a very big year for Disney theme parks. Within the span of 3 months, we saw a major expansion to 2 different Disney parks on 2 different coasts in the U.S. that many Disney fans have been waiting for with bated breath since the announcement was made on August 15, 2015; 4 years ago. Of course, I’m … Read More
Episode 516 – Inside Out
On this week’s feature discussion show, we’re diving deep for an in-depth look at Disney- Pixar’s 2015 emotional film “Inside Out”. The star-studded cast featuring Amy Poehler, Lewis Black, and more isn’t the only thing that makes this film special. The idea for a story about a young girl growing up with a complex range of emotions living inside of her head as a colorful cast of characters was actually one that Director Pete Docter had years before the film was ever made, and it came to him based on a real life experience with his own 9 year old daughter, Ellie. Together, we’ll look at the story behind the film and what makes “Inside Out” a film that, in my opinion, deserves a spot right alongside Disney classics like “Pinocchio”and “Robin Hood” and Pixar classics like “Finding Nemo” and Monsters Inc.”
Episode 506 – Friday with Friends 09/06/2019
On this week’s Friday with Friends listener interaction show, I’m bringing you audio, as requested, from Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World of Splash Mountain. On one of my recent trips, some of our listeners weighed in on what they would like to hear from the parks, so I recorded an experience that I had with my 7-year-old son Hayden riding one of my favorite rides in Magic Kingdom famous for its immersive and entertaining story and its thrilling nearly 50 ft. drop. So, sit back, imagine yourself on this classic attraction from “Song of the South”, and enjoy!
Episode 504 – The Story of Typhoon Lagoon
On this week’s feature discussion show, I’m coming to you on location from Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park in Walt Disney World. Typhoon Lagoon was the second water park that Disney created down in Walt Disney World, and it contains consistent theming with an in-depth back story that includes, not just the water park, but also ties into the old Downtown Disney and Pleasure Island destination across the street before it was transformed into Disney Springs. The design of the park from the buildings to the centerpiece of the park, Mount Mayday and the Miss Tilly fishing boat on top of the mountain, all come together to tell a fascinating story that we’ll unwrap here on the show.
Episode 493 – Disney News 08/07/2019
On this week’s Disney News show, we’ll cover the latest happenings from around the Disney company including a live television production of “The Little Mermaid” coming to The Wonderful World of Disney on ABC, a new cookbook featuring intergalactic creations from Black Spire Outpost and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Disney+ coming to Hulu, and much more!
Episode 491 – Friday with Friends
On this week’s Friday with Friends listener interaction show, our good friend and one of our loyal listeners Sam Polkinghorne has put together another great park audio show for you all straight from Adventureland. This park audio features one of the more entertaining queue lines that will have you humming and laughing at the same time!
Episode 489 – Friday with Friends (“DuckTales”)
On this week’s Friday with Friends listener interaction show, I’ve decided to feature some audio that one of our listeners, Blake Reilly, shared on our Facebook group from this year’s San Diego Comic Con. The audio comes, courtesy of Laughing Place, from the panel that was held with creators and cast of the famed Disney series “DuckTales”, including the voice of Gizmoduck, Lin-Manuel Miranda. Whether you’re nostalgic about the “DuckTales” from The Disney Afternoon or a new fan of the revived series on The Disney Channel, you’ll want to be sure to catch this.
Episode 488 – Disney News 07/24/2019
On this week’s Disney News show, we’ll cover the latest happenings from around the Disney company including details that came out of last weekend’s San Diego Comic Con about new projects coming from Marvel Studios as well as some familiar characters that will be making an appearance in The Disney Channel’s Duck Tales revival, “The Lion King” has a massive opening box office weekend even as many critics were giving it less than favorable reviews, new details continue to emerge about the new fireworks spectacular that will debut this year at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, and much more!
Episode 480 – Friday with Friends 07/05/2019
On this week’s Friday with Friends listener interaction show, I’m joined by a panel of listeners to talk about the recent significant price increase for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders. Heather Scherer recommended this discussion topic to me and volunteered to join myself, Bryce Yelverton, and Sarah Evans for a well-rounded discussion on the price hikes, what they mean for existing and new Annual Passholders as well as DVC Members and whether or not it will impact the frequency in which they visit the parks or how they plan their visits.
Episode 474 – Friday with Friends 06/21/2019
Blake Reilly from The Blake and Sal Show and D5: The Mighty Ducks podcast joins me for another impromptu, off-the-cuff discussion about all things Disney. Together we’ll touch on various Disney-related topics including vintage Disney Channel shows, Disney toys and collectibles, New Years Eve in Walt Disney World, and we might even veer off-topic with some Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, and Kevin Smith thrown in just to make things interesting.
Episode 471 – Friday with Friends 06/14/2019
On this week’s Friday with Friends listener interaction show, we are airing another episode recorded on a Facebook live broadcast with our listeners commenting and asking questions about Disney-related topics from things like Disney fans with disabilities, places you can find pineapple products in Walt Disney World, favorite ice cream treats from the parks, and more!
Episode 472 – The Real Mary Poppins
On this week’s feature discussion show, we’re featuring a documentary done by Timeline about the the real Mary Poppins. If you’ve seen the 2013 film “Saving Mr. Banks”, you probably know the basics of this story of Walt Disney’s persistence with the author of the Mary Poppins books, Pamela Travers, in an effort to bring Mary Poppins to the big screen. Now, we’ll hear from people who were knew them both and witnessed the events as they unfolded as well as learn about Pamela’s childhood, father, and the birth of Mary Poppins.
Episode 466 – Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland
This past weekend, Disneyland hosted thousands upon thousands of guests as they dropped the rope on their newest themed land, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Our good friend Beci Mahnken from MEI and Mouse Fan Travel was there to get a first-hand look at the land of Batuu and the Black Spire Outpost and she’s joining us to fill us in on all the details including what you need to know before you go, what you need to eat while you’re there, and what souvenirs you need to make sure you return home with.
Episode 463 – Aladdin
On this week’s feature discussion show, Rick from the Rediscovering the Magic podcast joins me as we look back at the 1992 Disney original Aladdin animated feature film. With the release of the live-action remake of this classic tale, we got to reminiscing about the original animated feature and the story behind the making of this film. It was during the animation Renaissance in the 1990’s that this amazing tale came together with unforgettable music, state of the art technology, and a Genie that would be impossible to imitate. Join us as we look back at Disney’s “Aladdin”.
Episode 451 – Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea snacks
On this week’s feature discussion show, Leo and Wallis return to talk about the unique snack offering available at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. If you’re like me, the first food item you might think of when someone mentions Tokyo is sushi and other fish-related dishes, but the Tokyo Disneyland Resort has a surprising array of delicious snacks to enjoy from savory to sweet that are probably not what you expect.
Episode 445 – The Mighty Ducks
On this week’s feature discussion show, Blake Reilly joins us for a look at Disney’s first foray into the professional sports world with The Mighty Ducks hockey team. Blake is not only a loyal listener of the show, but he is an avid hockey fan and also the host of the D5 podcast dedicated to “The Mighty Ducks” Disney films.
The story of The Mighty Ducks and how it was begun by Disney in another move of brilliant synergy between the team, their films, and their theme parks is a fascinating one. Together, we’ll look at the genesis of the team, their successes and failures, as well as the team’s life after Disney.
Episode 443 – Disney News 04/10/2019
On this week’s Disney news show, we’ll cover the latest happenings from around the Disney company including announced dates for special seasonal parties and events at Walt Disney World, the opening of Jessie’s Critter Carousel at Disney California Adventure, new Wishables merchandise coming to Disneyland and Walt Disney World, Bob Iger and Avengers cast assemble together at DCA for a celebration of $5 million being donated to local children’s hospitals, and much more!
Episode 442 – Haunted Mansion Murder Mystery
On this week’s feature discussion show, Bryce Yelverton joins me for a murder mystery at Magic Kingdom’s Haunted Mansion. The Disney Imagineers are always putting in fantastic details all around the Disney parks, including the queue lines. Believe it or not, there is a murder mystery in Magic Kingdom’s Haunted Mansion queue line, and we are going to solve it!
Episode 441 – Quick Service Dining Reviews
On this week’s Friday with Friends listener interaction show, we had a request for a show reviewing some various quick service dining locations in Walt Disney World, so I’m bringing on my wife Amy, as a special guest, to review some of the many quick service dining locations we had a chance to experience on our most recent trip including: Yak and Yeti’s counter service location, Be Our Guest’s quick service breakfast offerings, Pinocchio’s Village Haus, and Pecos Bill’s Tall Tale Inn and Cafe.
Episode 439 – Toy Story Land Easter Eggs
On this week’s feature discussion show, we explore Walt Disney World’s newest themed land complete with details and references. Over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Toy Story Land has some of the park’s longest waits, but it also has an immense amount of detail and references to the Toy Story movies and other Toy Story attractions. Together, we’ll look at 10 Easter Eggs that will enhance your next visit to Andy’s back yard and Toy Story Land.
Episode 437 – Disney News 03/27/2019
On this week’s Disney news show, we’ll cover the latest happenings from around the Disney company including the completion of Disney’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox, Disney’s new spirit jersey offerings for pets, a new films coming to Epcot’s Land pavilion, new details around the Marvel-themed lands coming to Disney California Adventure and Disneyland Paris theme parks, and more!
Episode 436 – Tokyo DisneySea
On this week’s feature discussion show, Wallis and Leo join us again for Part 3 of our look at the Tokyo Disney resort, where we’ll explore the uniquely themed Tokyo DisneySea theme park. This park, which opened in 2001 and themed around various real and mythical seas and waterfronts, features some of the most breathtaking views in any Disney park. Together, we’ll talk about this unique park, entertainment, attractions, and more!
Episode 421 – Hidden Mickeys at the WDW Resort Hotels
On this episode of the All About the Mouse Disney podcast, we revisit a topic which was featured on the very first episode of the show: Hidden Mickeys. This time, instead of looking in the parks, we’ll look at and explore some of my favorite hidden homages to everyone’s favorite mouse at several of the Walt Disney World Resort hotels. Looking for and spotting these subtle references to Mickey and other Disney properties is a fun way to experience the resort hotels while taking some down time from the parks.
Episode 419 – Disney News 02/13/2019
On this week’s Disney news episode we look at the latest news stories from around the Disney company’s entertainment division, theme parks, and more. It’s been a busy week and there’s lots to talk about including the passing of ex-Disney CEO and son-in-law to Walt Disney, Ron Miller, new details of a lounge inspired by Walt Disney’s travels coming to the new Riviera resort in Walt Disney World, a new sneak peek at Disney’s live-action remake of Aladdin featuring Will Smith donned in blue as Genie, and much more!
Episode 418 – WDW Mini-Golf
On this week’s feature discussion show, we take a look at one of the lesser-known family-friendly things to do outside of the parks at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Aside from the obvious dining, shopping, shows and other popular attractions, Walt Disney World also has 72 holes of fun, whimsical, and sometimes even frustrating miniature golf between their 2 locations Fantasia Gardens and Winter Summerland. We’ll take a look at all 4 courses at these 2 locations, some back story, their challenge levels, and more.
Episode 410 – Disney News 01/23/2018
On this week’s Disney News episode, Disney’s Animal Kingdom honors “The Lion King” with a special Tree of Life Awakening, Municiberg opens in the former Pixar Placed area of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, reservations get ready to open for Disney’s Riviera resort, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge comes to a brand new Marvel comic mini-series, and much more!
Episode 395 – Friday with Friends 12/21/2018
DownloadiTunesAndroidRSS FeedOn this week’s Friday with Friends listener interaction show, we share more comments and other feedback from our listeners on Disney-related topics like the life-sized gingerbread house at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, the cast of the upcoming live-action remake of Disney’s “Aladdin”, some honeymoon magic made in the parks, and much more! Check out the Entertainment Weekly … Read More
Episode 389 – Friday with Friends 12/07/2018
On this week’s Friday with Friends listener interaction episode of the All About the Mouse Disney podcast, we feature a previously recorded Facebook live broadcast and talk about all things Christmas and Disney featuring questions and comments from our listeners including attractions that we’d like to see with a Holiday overlay, which one Christmas thing we would do in the parks, and more.
Episode 388 – Disney News 12/05/2018
On this week’s news episode, The Edison is set to celebrate its 1-year anniversary with another New Years Eve gala, new restaurant details emerge for Coronado Springs’ Gran Destino tower, the Brightline train could be getting a station located in Walt Disney World, Tom Hanks could be stepping up into the role of Geppetto in a live-action Pinocchio, and much more!
Episode 387 – The Muppet Christmas Carol
On this episode, Steve Swanson formerly of The Muppetcast and J.D. Hansel of Muppet Hub Podcasts join me to look at the classic film “The Muppet Christmas Carol”, an important film in the Muppet library that came out shortly after Jim Henson’s death that features Kermit, Gonzo, and the gang alongside Michael Caine accompanied by a heartwarming soundtrack for a re-telling of the Charles Dickens classic novel.
Episode 386 – Road Trip and Disney 4
On this week’s Friday with Friends episode, several of our listeners have requested a recap of our recent family road trip to New York City for Thanksgiving and the things we did along the way. So, my wife, Amy Ripper, joins me to talk about our family vacation which took us to 3 different Great Wolf Lodges, the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, Biltmore House in Asheville, North Carolina, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC, and more! We’ll even work in a few Disney connections along the way.
Episode 385 – Disney News 11/28/2018
On this week’s news episode, Disney and Jon Favreau wow audiences with their first real teaser trailer for The Lion King live-action film, reservations open for the new Coronado Springs Destino Tower, Ralph Breaks the Internet comes close to breaking the record of the best Thanksgiving debut ever, RunDisney releases images of the 2019 Disney Princes Marathon Weekend medals, and much more!
Episode 382 – Disney News 11/21/2018
On this week’s news episode, there are tons of details and breaking news items that came out of last weekend’s Destination D convention event for D23 members and Disney fans including, the official names for attractions opening up in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the replacement for Illuminations at Epcot, a new fireworks show centered around Mickey Mouse coming to Disneyland, and much more!
Episode 384 – Adventures by Disney NYC
On this week’s feature discussions show, lifestyle blogger Jehava Brown joins us to talk about her experience on the New York City Short Escape Adventures By Disney trip with highlights including authentic New York pizza and VIP experiences at Good Morning America and Frozen on Broadway.
Episode 383 – Friday with Friends 11/23/2018
On this week’s Friday with Friends listener interaction episode, we bring you a previously recorded Facebook Like broadcast where we take questions and comments from our listeners tuning in on topics like Christmas decorations around the Walt Disney World parks and resort hotels, favorite Disney Holiday treats, and more!
Episode 380 – Friday with Friends 11/16/2018
On this week’s Friday with Friends listener interaction episode, we bring you a previously recorded Facebook Like broadcast where we take questions and comments from our listeners tuning in on topics like whether or not Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is worth the cost of its ticket, daytime parades, and much more!
Episode 379 – Disney News 11/14/2018
On this week’s Disney News episode, Marvel superhero creator and legend Stan Lee passes away, the Maleficent dragon is gearing up for a return to the Festival of Fantasy parade, Casey’s Corner introduces a fun and delicious offering to count down the 12 Days of Christmas, and Good Morning America surprises a Disney super-fan with the trip of a lifetime.
Episode 379 – Disney News 11/14/2018
On this week’s Disney News show, we have details about the entertainment and treat line-up for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, the Maleficent Dragon is set to make a return to the Festival of Fantasy parade, Casey’s Corner offers a hot and unique offering for the 12 Days of Christmas, and much more!
Episode 381 – Dave Bossert: Mid-Century Furniture Designs For the Disney Studios
Dave Bossert has worked on many modern-day classic Disney films like “The Little Mermaid”, “Aladdin”, “Beauty and the Beast”, and “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas”. Throughout his years of service working on Animation at Walt Disney Studios, his desk has literally made history. The furniture in the studio was designed by legendary designer Kem Weber, and they are both fascinating and part of Disney history going all the way back to Walt Disney, himself. Dave Bossert joins us to talk about his new book “Kem Weber: Mid-Century Furniture Designs for the Disney Studios”.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party details
The first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party took place November 8 2018 at the Magic Kingdom, and we have all the entertainment schedules and treat locations to help your planning.
Casey’s to feature 12 Days of Christmas dogs
Casey’s Corner at the Magic Kingdom will be upgrading their Hot Dogs of the Month promotion for the holidays by offering the 12 Days of Christmas Dogs!
Maleficent dragon to return to Magic Kingdom parade
The 35ft long and 26ft tall steampunk-inspired dragon is back at the Magic Kingdom and is currently taking part in rehearsals ahead of its return to the parade.
Episode 378 – Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort
On this week’s feature discussion episode, Bryce Yelverton joins us to talk about Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside resortl in Walt Disney World. This is one of Disney’s most uniquely-themed resort and, what many people don’t realize, is it comes with an extremely detailed backstory involving 2 brothers who settled in rural Louisiana and brought civilization, entrepreneuralism, and a profitable boating industry to the area. If you enjoy Imagineering at its best, you don’t want to miss this episodeof the All About the Mouse Disney podcast!
Episode 377 – Friday with Friends (Hoop Dee Doo)
On this week’s Friday with Friends episode we bring you audio from the All About the Mouse Disney Podcast Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue dinner including some of the Hoop Dee Doo show and, afterwards, an on-site recording with the All About the Mouseketeers in attendance along with some fun trivia and more!
Episode 376 – Disney News 11/07/2018
DownloadiTunesAndroidRSS FeedOn this week’s Disney News episode, Disney After Hours expands from Magic Kingdom to other Walt Disney World theme parks, Disney’s #ShareYourEars campaign gets off to a rousing good start for a great cause, ABC’s Christmas special line-up is announced, Whirlpool and Disney team up for some synergy, two Marvel characters get their own series, and much more! Lineup … Read More
Episode 375 – Favorite WDW resorts for the Holidays
On this week’s feature discussion episode, Beci Mahnken from MEI & Mouse Fan Travel joins us as we look at our favorite Walt Disney World resort hotels to stay at for the holidays. Whether you’re staying at a value, moderate, or deluxe resort, you really can’t go wrong, but we’ll count down our personal favorites and explore what makes them so great.
Episode 374 – Friday with Friends 11/02/2018
On this week’s Friday with Friends listener interaction episode, Sarah Evans joins us as we discuss some of the most-talked about posts from our Facebook group including Johnny Depp and Pirates of the Caribbean, the Disney Villainous deck game, a trip report with suggestions of places to eat in Walt Disney World on a business trip, and more!
Episode 373 – Disney News 10/31/2018
On this week’s news episode of the All About the Mouse Disney podcast, it’s revealed that Johnny Depp will not be reprising his role of Captain Jack Sparrow in the next “Pirates of the Caribbean” film, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas party begins in just 8 days and there’s a new premium offering available at Tony’s, the all-new refurbished World of Disney store grand opens in Disney Springs, fans of Rosita at Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room in Disneyland will be able to catch her solo performance at a new location in Adventureland, RunDisney announces the themes for each of the Star Wars race weekend races, and much more!
Episode 371 – Friday with Friends (Special Announcement)
This week’s Friday with Friends episode was recorded live during a Facebook livestream broadcast on Monday October 22, 2018. Jonathan Dichter makes a very important announcement and we take comments and questions from our listeners on the Facebook Live chat.
Episode 370 – Disney News 10/24/2018
On this week’s news episode of the All About the Mouse Disney podcast, a new baby Okapi is born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Ed Catmull announces his retirement from Disney/Pixar, PizzeRizzo goes on a seasonal closure, new details and looks emerge on Disney’s Skyliner in Walt Disney World as well as the new Coronado Springs resort tower, Disney announces a new Deluxe resort coming to Walt Disney World near the site of the abandoned River Country, and much more!
Episode 369 – Disney Charities
Most of us know that, on any given day, there are magical memories made and dreams that come true in the Disney theme parks around the world. What many people may not know, is that many charitable organizations all over the country either contribute to those granted wishes or use Disney as a source of fundraising to change peoples’ lives in other ways. On this episode, we are joined by Jessica Sanders and some special guests to talk about the various different charitable organizations that work together with Disney to change lives.
Episode 368 – Friday with Friends (Star Tours)
Welcome to another Friday with Friends listener interaction episode of the All About the Mouse Disney podcast! On this week’s Friday with Friends show, we are honoring a listener request for some in-park attraction audio from Disney’s Hollywood Studios. On a recent trip to Walt Disney World, we asked what you all would like to hear on future episodes from the parks. One of the requests that came in was to feature audio from Disney’s Hollywood Studios, so we chose Star Tours: The Adventure Continues. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!
Episode 367 – Disney News 10/17/2018
On this week’s news episode of the All About the Mouse Disney podcast, Walt Disney World parking and Annual Passholder ticket prices increase again, an opening date is announced for Coronado Spring’s new 15-story tower, a new dance party is set to arrive at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney cancels plans for a luxury hotel next to Disneyland in Anaheim, a new eatery is slated to open up at Disney Springs in 2019, and much more!
Episode 366 – Disney gift ideas for the Holidays
We are quickly approaching the Christmas holiday season, so we’re getting an early start in order to give you some time to prepare. On this week’s feature discussion episode of the show, we’re talking about gift ideas for you to get your loved one who loves Disney. From snow globes and board games to ornaments and home decor, there’s something out there for every Disney fan and we’ll help you narrow it down to the perfect gift.
Episode 365 – Jim Korkis: Secret Stories of Mickey Mouse
Mickey Mouse is celebrating his 90th birthday on November 18, 2018 and we’re kicking off the birthday celebration here on All About the Mouse this week. Disney historian and author of “Secret Stories of Mickey Mouse” and “The Book of Mouse: The Celebration of Mickey Mouse” Jim Korkis joins us to talk about some of the stories and facts behind Mickey Mouse you probably never knew, including some exclusive stories only told here on All About the Mouse. Join in the birthday celebration by learning about the history of America’s favorite cartoon character.
Episode 364 – Disney News 10/10/2018
On this week’s news episode of the All About the Mouse Disney podcast, Storybook Dining at Artist Point begins taking reservations and their menu is unveiled, Kate Spade releases a new line of Disney-inspired handbags, Disney introduces attraction-themed spirit jerseys, more details are released about the Flamingo Crossing construction project, a man sue’s Disney for ruining his marriage proposal, and much more!
Episode 363 – Toy Story Land Review
On this week’s feature discussion episode of the All About the Mouse Disney podcast, we take a look at Toy Story Land on-location at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park. Join us for in-park audio and an onsite review of this brand new immersive Toy Story-themed land featuring Buzz, Woody,Jessie,Slinky, Rex, and more characters from Disney-Pixar’s Toy Story franchise.
Episode 362 – Friday with Friends 10/05/2018
On this week’s listener interaction episode of the All About the Mouse Disney podcast, we bring you with us, as requested by one of our listeners, on a tour through Magic Kingdom’s Haunted Mansion. Michael Lavergne requested to hear some ride-through audio from the Haunted Mansion, and Bryan Ripper and his family brought back some audio from a recent trip to share with Michael and the rest of the All About the Mouseketeers.
Episode 361 – Disney News 10/03/2018
On this week’s news episode of the All About the Mouse Disney podcast, it looks as though Rafiki’s Planet Watch isn’t going away for good, the menu is revealed for Sebastian’s Bistro at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disneyland’s Star Wars Launch Bay offers visitors a free Star Wars button, food and beverage prices increase at Walt Disney World, Disney Springs is set to get new parking garage technology, and much more!
Episode 360 – Pre-trip Questions and Planning
On this week’s feature discussion episode of the All About the Mouse Disney podcast, Jonathan and his girlfriend Alexandra talk about their upcoming trip to Walt Disney World and address questions and planning concerns ahead of the trip. Alexandra is someone who hasn’t been to Walt Disney World since she was little, and this will be a quick trip over the Wine and Dine Half Marathon weekend. This is a unique trip for a first-timer or someone who hasn’t been in a while and requires some carefully planned choices that should be made ahead of time to get the most out of the experience. Together, we’ll make suggestions and talk about the choices they’ve made so far.
Episode 359 – Friday with Friends
On this week’s listener interaction episode of the All About the Mouse Disney podcast Sarah Evans joins us to share some posts and comments from our Facebook group including thoughts on the end of Illuminations at Epcot and some fascinating ways Disney hides things right in front of your eyes in the theme parks.
Episode 358 – Disney News 09/26/2018
On this week’s news episode of the All About the Mouse Disney podcast, Rafaiki’s Planet Watch is set to close at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney World theme park moves to date-based ticket pricing, new offering are announced for a limited time at Walt Disney World parks including several new dance parties, a new backstage tour at Animal Kingdom involving White Rhinos, and much more!
New Rhino back stage tour coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is offering a new backstage tour this fall, giving guests a look at how the animal team cares for white rhinos. Starting November 1, the 60-minute guided adventure will give guests a behind-the-scenes look at how our dedicated animal team cares for the white rhinos on Kilimanjaro Safaris and how Disney is helping save endangered rhinos in … Read More
Episode 355 – Disney News 09/19/2018
On this week’s news episode of the All About the Mouse Disney podcast, Disney confirms a replacement coming for Illuminations at Epcot, Earl of Sandwich is making a return to Downtown Disney at Disneyland, Disney unveils the new menu items for the refurbished Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach resort, the official trailer for “Mary Poppins Returns” is released, and much more!
Episode 354 – Short trips on short notice
Most Disney fans who enjoy visiting the theme parks will tell you that they enjoy planning their trips months in advance. However, today we’re going to be talking about how you might plan for and tour the parks on a short 2, 3, or 4-day trip that is planned with short notice. On this episode, we’ll give you tips on how to deal with some of the challenges like Fastpasses that are unavailable, limited dining options, and much more!
Episode 353 – Tribute to Ricky “DJ Technoid” Reed
Last week a member of our All About the Mouse family, Ricky “DJ Technoid” Reed (All About the Mouseketeer #836), passed away. Ricky was a member of our family and a friend in our communities as well as many, many other Disney communities. He not only had a love for Disney, but he had a love for music and a love for Disney music. One of the things he enjoyed sharing with people was his many Disney music techno mixes. On this week’s Friday with Friends episode of the show, we would like to pay tribute to our friend by featuring one of his Disney mixes that he called “Magic Kingdom 45th Anniversary Techmix”.
Episode 352 – Disney News 09/12/2018
On this week’s news episode of the All About the Mouse Disney podcast, lots of new things are being added to Disney Springs from a new VR experience based on Wreck-It Ralph to a major discount for Passholders at Maria & Enzo’s and Enzo’s Hideaway, Disneyland unveils its Haunted Mansion Holiday ballroom centerpiece gingerbread house, Disney and Amazon team up to offer streaming Disney music for Amazon Prime subscribers, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin resort gets set to add on a 3rd building, and much more!
Episode 350 – Friday with Friends (The Jungle Cruise)
On this week’s Friday with Friends listener interaction episode of the show, we have some very special in-park audio that was requested by one of our listeners. On a recent trip to Walt Disney World, we took to our Facebook group to ask you guys what you would like to hear from the parks. Brian Fleming was one of the many people who responded, and his request was to hear audio from The Jungle Cruise in Magic Kingdom. The recorded audio featured in this episode features ones of the most energetic Jungle Cruise skippers on recorded audio and definitely does not disappoint.
Episode 349 – Disney News 09/05/2018
On this week’s news episode of the All About the Mouse Disney podcast, Artist Point is set to change to a character dining experience, Disney releases concept art for Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge, Epcot’s 23rd annual International Food and Wine Festival launches, Disney Cruise Line begins meetings and talks on opening another private island, and much more!
Episode 348 – Frozen on Broadway
On February 22, 2018, Disney’s Broadway production of “Frozen” began performances at the St. James Theater in New York City. Coming off the heels of such critically acclaimed Broadway productions as “Beauty and the Beast” and “The Lion King”, this theatrical production has some pretty high expectations to live up to. Jonathan Dichter recently got a chance to see “Frozen” on Broadway, and he’s here to give us his in-depth review of this highly-anticipated musical production.
Episode 345 – Fall in the Parks
As the kids are going back to school and we start to look at the second half of the year, many of us have already started looking forward to and booking trips to the Disney theme parks to partake in the special events that take place in either Walt Disney World in Florida or the Disneyland resort in California. Paul Barrie from the Window to the Magic podcast joins us for this week’s feature discussion episode to talk about the Halloween parties available on both coasts, the International Food and Wine Festival, and much more!
Episode 344 – Friday with Friends 08/24/2018
On this week’s Friday with Friends listener interaction show, Sara Evans joins us as co-host again as we share comments and questions that were posted on our Facebook group. Some of the things that we talk about this week are: the incorporation of characters into Epcot, “What’s in your Disney bag?”, an “Up”-themed doll house at the Iowa State Fair, and much more!
Episode 343 – Disney News 08/22/2018
On this week’s news episode of the All About the Mouse Disney podcast, Disney celebrates Mickey Mouse’s 90th birthday across theme parks around the world and elsewhere in the Disney company, a brand new Mickey Mouse-inspired art exhibition is coming to NYC, the Walt Disney World Swan gets a major renovation and look to its lobby, reservations begin for the “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” dessert party at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and much more!
Episode 342 – What’s in your Disney bag?
Everyone has specific items that they carry with them every time they go to a Disney theme park. Some people keep things like: a complete change of clothes, food and snacks, cell phone batteries, etc. This week, on our feature discussion topic episode of the show, Bryan and Jonathan are going to talk about what things they keep in their Disney bag at all times when they’re in the parks.
Episode 341 – Friday with Friends 08/17/2018
On this week’s Friday with Friends show, our weekly episode devoted to interacting with our listeners, we get one of our loyal All About the Mouseketeers on the phone for a Mouse Call. We’ll talk with Nathan Evans from Baltimore, MD. Nathan is not only one of our loyal listeners, but he is also the husband of Sarah Evans, who appears on our show from time to time as a guest and a co-host. We’ll find out what Nate’s favorite Disney song is, who his favorite Disney villain is, his favorite moment that he’s had in a Disney theme park and more!
Episode 340 – Disney News 08/15/2018
On this week’s news episode of the All About the Mouse Disney podcast, we have a very special announcement about an official All About the Mouse Meet coming to Walt Disney World, Pandora releases some new classic Disney attraction charms, a baby mandrill is born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, temporary changes coming to the Walt Disney World Railroad and the Tomorrowland Speedway during the construction of Tron Light Cycle Run in Magic Kingdom, and much more!
Episode 339 – The Living Seas
Epcot has several classic pavilions that, no matter how much they change over the years, still harken back to the original spirit and theme of EPCOT Center. The Living Seas, now known as The Seas with Nemo and Friends, is one such pavilion dedicated to the ocean and its inhabitants. In this week’s feature discussion episode of the show, we take a look at the history of and changes that this legendary pavilion has been through over the years from original idea conception to today. Bryce Yelverton fills in for Jonathan Dichter as we dive into The Living Seas.
Episode 338 – Friday with Friends 08/10/2018
On this week’s Friday with Friends listener interaction show, Bryce Yelverton joins us as co-host again as we share comments and questions that were posted on our Facebook group and sent in via email. Some of the things that we talk about this week are: a new Disney villains board game, Magic Bands, Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, and much more!
Episode 337 – Disney News 08/08/2018
On this week’s news episode of the All About the Mouse Disney podcast, we cover the latest Disney news including a special Gatbsy-themed event at The Edison in Disney Springs, a brand new patent Disney has filed for a “moving floors” technology possibly for future attractions, Vampirina coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney Dreamers Academy accepting applications for 2019, new treats coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and more!
Episode 336 – Did You Know?
The Walt Disney World resort has changed and transformed so many times over its nearly 50 years in existence. This week we take a look at some of the things you used to be able to experience or just the way that some things were in Walt Disney World years ago. Somethings, like paper Fastpasses, weren’t that long ago, and some things we are going to look at go back several decades.
Episode 335 – Friday with Friends (Planning Your Dining In WDW)
Jonathan and The Kiddo work on booking their dining for their upcoming trip to Walt Disney World in November. However, many of the restaurants they want to book are full already. We’ll discuss how when you should be booking your dining for your upcoming trip to Walt Disney World and give you some suggestions sent in by our listeners on restaurants you will have better luck getting a reservation at when everything else is full.
Episode 334 – Disney News 08/01/2018
On this week’s news episode of the All About the Mouse Disney podcast, we cover the latest Disney news including confirmed cast for “Star Wars Episode IX”, Disney Cruise Line announces NYC to Bermuda cruises, Disney announces plans to get rid of plastic straws in their theme parks, The American Adventure at Epcot opens a new Native American Indian exhibit, Disney and 21st Century Fox stockholder approve the acquisition, and much more!
Episode 333 -Pixar Pier
Disney recently transformed the Paradise Pier area of Disney’s California Adventure theme park into a fun and whimsical area with neighborhoods dedicated to Pixar characters called Pixar Pier. Beci Mahken from MEI & Mouse Fan Travel just returned from touring this incredible area and she’s here to tell us all about it. From The Incredicoaster to Jack Jack’s Cookie Num Nums, we’ll explore all of the amazing additions to this new area.
Episode 332 – Friday with Friends 07/27/2018
On this week’s Friday with Friends show, our weekly episode devoted to interacting with our listeners, we get one of our loyal All About the Mouseketeers on the phone for a Mouse Call. We’ll talk with April from Louisiana and introduce her and the rest of the audience to a brand new set of All About the Mouseketeer Interview questions including “What’s your favorite Disney song?”, “Who is your favorite Disney villain?”, “What’s your favorite moment in a Disney theme park?”, and more!
Episode 331 – Disney News 07/25/2018
On this week’s news episode of the All About the Mouse Disney podcast, we cover the latest Disney news including two new Disney Cruise Line destinations, a new “Up”-themed wall in Disney’s California Adventure, Splash Mountain gets a new sponsor, Raglan Road adds new entertainment, Disney announces a Kimpossible live-action movie in the making, and more.
