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!
Haunted Mansion Holiday gingerbread house unveiled
Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort has started and we have your first look at one of the most popular Halloween Time traditions – the Haunted Mansion Holiday gingerbread creation. This is the 18th year for this creepy cool gingerbread display and it also marks the 25th anniversary of “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Tim Wollweber, associate art director … Read More
Maria & Enzo’s offering large Passholder discounts
Maria & Enzo’s and Enzo’s Hideaway at Disney Springs are now offering 40% off to Disney Annual Passholders during lunch. This offer is valid now through December 31st. Not valid with any other offer or during brunch.Source: WDWMagic.com
New tower to be built at the WDW Swan & Dolphin
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort has today confirmed plans to build a new tower. More details will be released on Friday according to media representatives at the resort, but today’s information confirms that the 14 story tower will add 349 guest rooms, meeting space, a swimming pool and a restaurant with bar and lounge. Set to open … Read More
Episode 351 – Port Orleans French Quarter
Port Orleans French Quarter resort is one of the best themed moderate resorts in Walt Disney World. The scenery of the resort ranges from the colorful explosion in the lobby that evokes the excitement of Mardis Gras to the quiet streets throughout the resort that make you feel like you’re actually walking through an authentic New Orleans neighborhood complete with street signs, parks, and sparkling fountains. It doesn’t end there, though, because there is a rich backstory that Disney Imagineers have created to go along with it. Enjoy this episode as we take a look at this unique Disney experience located right in the middle of the Walt Disney World resort in Florida.
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 346 – Disney News 08/29/2018
On this week’s news episode of the All About the Mouse Disney podcast, Magical Dining returns to Disney Springs for a good cause, Disney and the workers’ unions come to an agreement on a deal to raise starting pay to $15 by 2021, and Disney announces a name for their new streaming video service. We’ll also touch base on a rumor about the addition of a Brazil pavilion in Epcot and another rumor about the possibility of Artist Point being changed to a character dining experience, and much more!
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.
Enhanced Wi-Fi service being rolled out to WDW resort hotels
An enhanced Wi-Fi service is being rolled-out across the Walt Disney World Resort hotels, with Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter the first to be updated. The new service is live now, and can be accessed via the “WDW Resorts Guest” SSID name. Enhanced Wi-Fi is available in both public spaces around the resort and in guest rooms. Disney introduced WiFi … Read More
Character line-up for Disney Photopass Day 2018
Disney PhotoPass Day in 2018 will take place August 19 2018 at Walt Disney World, bringing special character appearances, Magic Shots and special pricing on one-day memory maker. Here is a run-down of everything on offer: Disney Springs Peter Pan Shadow Magic Shot: between the LEGO® Store and World of Disney® Original Selfie Magic Shot: outside of the Disney PhotoPass Studio Special … Read More
Baby Mandrill born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney’s Animal Kingdom has welcomed a baby mandrill, born on August 8 at the park. Mandrills are the largest and one of the most colorful species of monkey, and can be found on the Kilimanjaro Safaris attraction. The birth is the result of a match made through the Species Survival Plan (SSP) by Disney Animal Operations manager Rebecca Phillips, who … Read More
WDW Railroad and Tomorrowland Speedway to be impacted by Tron coaster
Disney has today announced that a both the Walt Disney World Railroad and The Tomorrowland Speedway will be interrupted during the construction of the new TRON coaster at the Magic Kingdom. The Walt Disney World Railroad will temporarily take up residence at the Main Street Station starting in December 2018, pausing its grand-circle tours of Magic Kingdom Park. During this … Read More
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.
Disney to eliminate plastic straws at all parks and resorts
The Walt Disney Co. announced Thursday that it will eliminate single-use straws and plastic stirrers at all of its theme parks and resorts by mid-2019.
“Eliminating plastic straws and other plastic items are meaningful steps in our long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship,” said Bob Chapek, chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products, in a blog post announcing the news.
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.
First look at live-action Kimpossible
Kim Possible made her Comic-Con debut in a surprise way at the end of Disney Channel’s July 21 panel for Big Hero 6: The Series. During the Big Hero panel, the show’s executive producers Mark McCorkle, Bob Schooley, and Nick Filippi took a moment to reveal a first look at the upcoming live-action adaptation of Kim Possible, the series which McCorkle and Schooley created in 2002.
Disney fires James Gunn from GOTG 3 for past Tweets made
Disney has fired director James Gunn from helming the third film in the hit Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, following the discovery and circulation of several old tweets in which he displayed gross humor and made jokes about rape. The tweets began to circulate Thursday after right-wing news personalities found the tweets and began calling for his dismissal; Disney later fired Gunn, on Friday afternoon.
”The offensive attitudes and statements discovered on James’ Twitter feed are indefensible and inconsistent with our studio’s values, and we have severed our business relationship with him,” Walt Disney Studios chair Alan Horn said in a statement.
Several of the tweets were posted a decade ago and contain jokes about topics like rape, pedophilia, sex, and masturbation. Many have since been deleted. According to the Daily Dot, “they resurfaced online after [Gunn] voiced his opinion on director Mark Duplass’ now-retracted endorsement of the Daily Caller Editor-in-Chief Ben Shapiro.” (For more on the Duplass-Shapiro controversy, see Vox’s explainer.)
In response, many conservatives began calling for Gunn’s firing, and encouraged their followers to confront Disney and Gunn himself. Some argued that conservatives have lost their jobs over things they have said, and questioned why Gunn was still employed even though he had displayed such poor taste. Gunn has also been a vocal critic of Donald Trump, which might further explain why conservatives were so insistent on seeing him punished.
Gunn tried to add context to the tweets on Thursday evening.
“Many people who have followed my career know when I started, I viewed myself as a provocateur, making movies and telling jokes that were outrageous and taboo. As I have discussed publicly many times, as I’ve developed as a person, so has my work and my humor,” he tweeted. “It’s not to say I’m better, but I am very, very different than I was a few years ago; today I try to root my work in love and connection and less in anger. My days saying something just because it’s shocking and trying to get a reaction are over.”
But his comments were clearly not enough to change Disney’s mind.
Gunn has directed both of Marvel’s two Guardians of the Galaxy movies and saw them take off to wild success. He and his cast and crew are credited with taking an obscure comic book team and turning them into a massively successful franchise.
Gunn was also scheduled to appear at San Diego Comic-Con this weekend as part of Sony’s Hall H presentation, but it’s unclear if he will still be in attendance.
Episode 330 – 2018 PNW Mouse Meet Recap
One of the things Disney fans in the Pacific Northwest have looked forward to for the past 10 years is an event where Disney fans, bloggers, podcasters, authors, Imagineers, Disney celebrities, and more coming together for a day of magic and fun with other Disney fans from the area. This year, the Mouse Meet celebrated its 10th anniversary with fans and Disney celebs like Don Hahn, Dave Bossert, Jeff Shaver Moskowitz, and more. All About the Mouse co-host Jonathan Dichter was in attendance, and he joins us this week to talk with us all about the event and things that were featured at the event, including an in-depth look at the creation of Pixar Pier in Disney’s California Adventure theme park.
Disney Cruise Line adds Denmark port of call to itenerary
When the Disney Magic returns to Northern Europe next summer, one special sailing will transport guests to storybook locales in and around Fredericia, Denmark, for the first time.
Episode 329 – Friday with Friends 07/20/2018
On this week’s Friday with Friends episode of the All About the Mouse Disney podcast, we are featuring audio from our most recent Facebook Live broadcast recorded on Tuesday July 10, 2018. We take questions and comments from our listeners and talk about the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the new film “Ant Man and The Wasp”, Toy Story Land, Jonathan and The Kiddo take a quiz on Epcot’s American Adventure, and much more!
Episode 328 – Disney News 07/18/2018
On this week’s news episode of the All About the Mouse Disney podcast, we cover the latest Disney news including TONS of Disney theme park food-related news, Cast Member exclusive canoe races and yoga sessions that took place at Disneyland, 2 potential cast additions to “Frozen 2”, Aulani bookings that are now available for 2019 and 2020, and much more!
Cape May Cafe Dining Review
No trip to Walt Disney World would be complete, for our family, without a sit-down meal at one of the restaurants either in the parks or elsewhere on Disney property. With so many options to choose from, it can be hard, sometimes, to choose where we want to have that meal on property. One restaurant that we have eaten at … Read More
Episode 327 – Kiddo’s Favorite Attractions
On this week’s feature discussion episode of the All About the Mouse Disney podcast, Jonathan’s daughter, “The Kiddo”, joins us to talk about her favorite Walt Disney World attractions. If you’re looking for suggestions for must-do attractions for young children under the age of 10, she has some great suggestions for you. We’ll talk about her favorite rides, shows, and attractions in all of the Walt Disney World theme parks: Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Magic Kingdom.
Disney World introduces alcoholic beignets
Disney fans know that everything tastes better at the park and they never disappoint when it comes to wild, Instagram-worthy snack offerings. Case in point: the Walt Disney World resort now has alcohol-infused beignets, and they’re airy, sugary pillow-shaped pockets of booze. Located at the jazz-inspired Scat Cat’s Club bar and lounge at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter, guests can imbibe and … Read More
Episode 326 – Friday with Friends 07/13/2018
On this week’s Friday with Friends episode of the All About the Mouse Disney podcast, we are featuring audio from our most recent Facebook Live broadcast recorded on Tuesday July 10, 2018. The Kiddo joins the show to tell us her thoughts on “The Incredibles 2” and Wings Over Washington, a Soarin’-type attraction in Seattle, Washington. We also interact with some of our listeners in the chat room and talk about a magical moments in Walt Disney World, Adventures by Disney and more.
Episode 325 – Disney News 07/11/2018
On this week’s news episode of the All About the Mouse Disney podcast, we cover the latest Disney news including Incredibles 2 breaking box office records, the entertainment line-up for Christmas 2018 at Walt Disney World, reports of 2 high-profile stars possibly joining the cast of “Star Wars: Episode IX”, a new location that you can get married at in Walt Disney World, and much more!
“The Incredibles 2” sets new animation box office record
Superheroes from Disney could have a 1-2 finish at the box office this weekend, as “Ant-Man and the Wasp” takes No. 1 while “Incredibles 2” makes box office history by becoming the first animated film to cross $500 million in North America. “Incredibles 2,” is expected to make $31 million in its fourth weekend, and on Saturday it will break … Read More
Episode 324 – Rumors
The internet can be full of detailed information about the latest breaking Disney news, and we even update you on that news every Wednesday on our Disney News episode. However, this show is dedicated to all of the unconfirmed rumors that are currently going around about changes and additions that might possibly be affecting Disney parks and products. Remember, everything discussed in this episode has yet to be officially confirmed by Disney at the date of its recording, unless otherwise stated.
Disney introduces new Florida Resident theme park select pass
Disney is introducing a new Annual Pass on July 9, aimed at offering more flexibility for guests visiting Walt Disney World. The Florida Resident Theme Park Select Pass is another option for Florida residents who are looking for access to at least one theme park during most times of the year. Each park’s availability will be accessible online through a … Read More
Get married in front of the Tree of Life
If you’ve ever dreamed of spending the happiest day of your life at the most magical place on Earth, you’re going to love this: Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons now offers three exciting new venues for your dream wedding at Walt Disney World Resort. Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons offers many different wedding locations and if you’ve been following … Read More
Episode 323 – Road Trip and Disney 3
Just back from an 11-day, 4,000 mile long-distance road trip and we definitely feel like we’re road tripping pros by now. Amy Ripper joins Bryan to share the details of our road trip with the listeners and share some of the suggestions and city recommendations that our listeners contributed to our trip on Facebook. We’ll also share some tips that can make your next family road trip to Disney an adventure instead of a chore you have to endure before and after your vacation destination.
The re-imagined World of Disney at Disney Springs
The first phase of the redesigned World of Disney is now open at Disney Springs. The new look is much more open than before, with the entire store now visible from end-to-end. There is also new-look much more in-keeping with the Disney Springs feel – exposed brick and a more industrial look. Design inspiration is said to be an animator’s loft.Although … Read More
A new look for Magic Express coming this summer
Magic Express will have a new look this summer, bringing it more in-line with the look of Disney Cruise Line motorcoach. The portal design from the Cruise Line feature heavily, and characters include Mickey, Goofy, Pluto, Minnie, Donald and Daisy. Along with the new look, the name will also change to Disney Magical Express rather than Disney’s Magical Express.Old Magical … Read More
Episode 322 – Disney News 07/04/2018
This week’s news episode of the All About the Mouse Disney podcast is devoted to the opening of Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Last week, the new themed land in Walt Disney World was dedicated with Tim Allen on hand and it opened with massive wait times for the majority of the day. The reviews, so far, have been terrific, and we even got some details about some more things that are still on the horizon for Disney’s Hollywood Studios, including information about Mickey’s Runaway Railway and a new Cars show and attraction coming soon.
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