MouseKast

All too often guests at the various Disney parks are far too busy hurrying from one attraction to another, to slow down and appreciate all the intricate, subtle details that can be found all around.  On this episode of MouseKast, Chuck, Annemarie, Matt, Meaghan, Natalie and Ty share some of their favorite hidden Disney details from throughout the parks, resorts and the Disney Cruise Line.  We're d...

We're back with another game night!  Every 4th Tuesday, we have some fun and play some Disney games.  On this episode of MouseKast, we're going old school with a game of 20 questions!  Chuck leads Ty, Matt, Natalie and Meghan on a guessing game where the players have to guess the person, place or thing that can be found at or is related to Walt Disney World.  How will you stack up against the cast...

Sometime in 2025, Universal Studios Orlando will open their third theme park in the Orlando area.  Named Epic Universe, this park (estimated to cost more than $1 billion) will have a significant impact on the theme park landscape in Orlando and the nation.  With the 2024 D23 Expo just weeks away - how will Disney respond to Epic Universe?  On this episode of MouseKast, Hawk leads Meaghan, Ty, Nata...

Recently the Central Florida Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (what essentially replaced the Reedy Creek Improvement District) announced that the Disney Company had the green light for significant expansions, including the possibility to build a 5th park.  On this episode of MouseKast, Meaghan, Matthew, Annemarie, Priscilla and Hawk join Chuck to discuss building a 5th theme park at Walt...

In late June, Disney announced that the Genie+ paid line access system would be going away on July 25, 2024.  In it's place is a return (to some degree) to a paid version the old FastPass+ system dubbed "Lightning Lane Single Pass" and "Lightning Lane Multi Pass."  Meaghan, Natalie, Annemarie and Hawk join Chuck to discuss what led to the downfall of Genie+ and the impacts of the new Lightning Lan...

We're back with another game night!  Annemarie, Meaghan, Natalie, Matt and Ty join Chuck for a fun game - guess the Disney movie based on a quote or song lyric from that movie.  Play along and see how you do!

You've been to Walt Disney World many times.  Perhaps you go annually or every other year.  You've grown up with the parks.  For the seasoned Disney Parks veteran, spending time at that "other place" in Orlando may be something to consider... or maybe not.  On this episode of MouseKast, Priscilla, Matt and Hawk join Chuck to consider what attractions (rides and shows), dining, lodging and special...

Planning a trip to Walt Disney World can seem daunting, especially for first timers.  But -- no worries!  The MouseKast team is here for you with tips and advice on lodging, attractions and dining.  Matt, Meaghan, Hawk, Skipper Jay, and Priscilla join Barry to give some helpful guidance for those who are planning their first trip to Walt Disney World.  So sit back and put your mind on the magic wi...

As the Disney company works to eventually find a new CEO to replace Bob Iger in the near future, the MouseKast team steps up to temporarily fill his shoes.  Meaghan, Heather, Mike, Matt, Ty and Hawk join Chuck to take their turn as CEO and make some suggestions for things to add, things to change and things to remove.  We're pondering the possible future on this episode of MouseKast!

Let's face it - there are plenty of days when Walt Disney World can get busy.  One way to help beat the crowds is through add-on options such as Genie+ and Lightning Lane purchases to help avoid long lines.  But what if those weren't an option?  How would you avoid long lines without the help of these add-ons?  Annemarie, Ty, Natalie, Meaghan and Hawk join Chuck to examine some ways to avoid crowd...

It's no secret that the weather can get hot and toasty at Walt Disney World in Florida for a majority of the year!  On this episode of MouseKast, Mike, Natalie, Ty, Matt, Hawk, Annemarie, Brian, Meaghan and Priscilla join Chuck to discuss some of the best attractions to beat the heat at each of the theme parks.  It's one hot episode of MouseKast!

On this episode of MouseKast, we return to one of our favorite games to play -- This or That. Hawk guest hosts this episode asking Annemarie, Mike, Ty, Natalie, Matt, Meaghan, Heather and Chuck to choose between two Disney-related topics and why they chose this or that.  Come play along on this edition of MouseKast!

So many Disney fans also have Disney-related collections.  From pins to mouse ears, ornaments, Funko Pops and more, there are also sorts of ways to collect Disney memorabilia and merchandise.  On this episode of MouseKast, Hawk, Meghan, Natalie, Ty and Matt join Chuck to share some of their top Disney-related collections and how you can start your own Disney collections.

Welcome to another episode of MouseKast - where the mind meets the magic!  On this episode the cast talks about taking kids of all ages to Walt Disney World.  Priscilla, Natalie, Meaghan, Brian and Hawk join Chuck to discuss the benefits and challenges of bringing young kids, tween/teens and adult children to Walt Disney World.  We say this is a family podcast, well this episode is all about the f...

Character dining is a great way to meet Disney characters.  There are plenty of benefits of character dining and on this episode of MouseKast, the cast reviews some of their favorite character dining options as well as some options that some guests might want to think twice about.  Hawk, Ty, Natalie, Meaghan, Matthew and Mike join Chuck on a review of character dining at Walt Disney World.  We're...

There's so much more to Walt Disney World than just the four theme parks.  On this episode of MouseKast, Mike, Hawk, Heather, Natalie, Matt, Meaghan and Priscilla join Chuck to examine not only the benefits of spending time at Disney Springs, but also the benefits of intentionally making time to visit Disney Springs as part of your overall Walt Disney World vacation.   We're heading to Disney Spri...

On this episode of MouseKast, Chuck joins Hawk, Meaghan, Natalie, Brian and Ty to discuss the good and the not-so-good of the Walt Disney World transportation network.  From buses, to monorails to boats, skyliners and more, there are lots of ways to get from here to there in Walt Disney World.  It's time to get on board with MouseKast!

So we've all played the game "this or that," where you're presented two options and you have to choose one and explain why.  On this episode of MouseKast, we're doing a Disney Parks edition of This or That... Hawk, Ty, Brian and Matt join Chuck on a fun game that's sure to make your mind meet the magic!

There are all sorts of numbers referenced in Disney-related films, the parks and more.  How well do you know Disney by the numbers?  On this episode of MouseKast, Chuck leads the cast through some numerical Disney references... come play along and see if you can guess the meaning of different Disney-related numbers!

They bring out the best in the hero... or villain.  They're sidekicks - side characters that support the main characters, but often end up stealing the show.  On this episide of MouseKast, we're going to review some of the best sideckicks in Disney animation.  So get ready --- the mind is meeting the magic with sidekicks on MouseKast!

On this special edition of MouseKast, noted author of The Wisdom of Walt,  motivational speaker and teacher, Dr. Jeff Barnes, joins the gang to talk about his book and speaking events, and how some of those topics are reflected in the Disney company of the past and the present.  It's a fantastic discussion with plenty of insights about Walt Disney and how some of the company's original philsophies...

Welcome to another thought-provoking edition of MouseKast!  On this episode, we take a bit of a spin on the age-old question "what would Walt Disney think about Walt Disney World today?"  Barry poses some topics to our panel with special guest Brian Sparhawk from Sharing the Magic along with Chuck, Natalie, Mike, Ty, Meaghan, Priscilla and Janette to determine if Walt Disney would keep it, redo it...

Joe Pardo is a nationally known author, motivational speaker, podcaster and entrepreneuer... but he's also a big fan of the Disney parks and Run Disney!  On this episode of MouseKast, Joe stops by to share his passion for Disney and joins Barry, Chuck, Natalie, Janette, Mike and Ty as we discuss Disney, Run Disney and the influence of recent Universal news on Walt Disney World.  

When Epcot first opened on Oct. 1, 1982, nine pavilions were located around World Showcase.  They were Canada, UK, France, Japan, USA, Italy, Germany, China and Mexico. Shortly after opening, two more pavilions, Norway and Morocco were added and, later, the Outpost was added as well.  But there's still room for three more pavilions.  On this episode of MouseKast, Barry, Chuck, Mike, Priscilla, Nat...

Love is in the air tonight as Barry, Chuck, Mike, Ty, Priscilla, Natalie and Meaghan all share their thoughts about some of the most romantic places both inside and outside parks at Walt Disney World... then we turn our attention to our most romantic Disney animated films and songs... It's a Valentine's Day edition of MouseKast!