Adventures of Two Grey Mice

If you could only choose ONE thing to do in every Orlando theme park, what would make the cut? Meg and Rob are putting themselves to the test and picking one must do experience from Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios Florida, and Epic Universe. And no, we're not simply choosing the biggest ride. The goal is to pick the one ride, show, l...

You booked the vacation. You paid for the hotel, park tickets, or cruise. And then the add-ons start. Lightning Lanes. After Hours. Specialty dining. Beach clubs. Water parks. Cabanas. Excursions. Upgraded transportation. Suddenly, the vacation you thought you paid for has another shopping cart attached to it. In Episode 57, Meg looks at the growing world of vacation upgrades and asks the question...

An Alaska cruise is about a whole lot more than the ship. In Episode 56 of Adventures of Two Grey Mice, we're finally getting off the ship and talking about what we did in Ketchikan, Sitka, and Prince Rupert. We wander Creek Street during the salmon run, hike through the Tongass rainforest, meet some ridiculously large slugs, watch river otters play, walk Sitka's Totem Trail, and head out on the w...

Universal Orlando has a LOT happening right now, and this week I'm catching up on all of it. Halloween Horror Nights 35 is in full swing with Jack the Clown, Dr. Oddfellow, Stranger Things, Sinners, Ozzy Osbourne and enough jump scares to guarantee I would embarrass myself repeatedly. But HHN is only the beginning. We're also talking about why I love Universal during the holidays, Grinchmas, the M...

We spent seven nights sailing Alaska aboard Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady, and this cruise felt very different from our previous Virgin experience in the Caribbean. In Episode 54, we’re talking about the ship itself and what it was actually like to experience Virgin Voyages in Alaska. We get into our Sea Terrace cabins, embarkation in Seattle, dining, entertainment, Scarlet Night, Glacier Day, wi...

Disney Cruise Line just dropped its fall 2027 and spring 2028 itineraries, and there are some big changes coming. The Disney Wish is sailing from New York with cruises to Canada and Bermuda, new Caribbean options are coming from San Juan, and Disney is even sending the Magic through the Panama Canal. Meg breaks down the itineraries that caught her attention, including the New York cruise she alrea...

Disney dropped a mountain of parks news at D23, and some of these announcements are much bigger than they first sound. In Episode 52 of Adventures of Two Grey Mice, Meg and Rob break down the biggest announcements coming to Walt Disney World and Disneyland. We’re talking Villains Land and its surprisingly dark backstory, why Piston Peak might actually make sense in Frontierland, major updates...

Before boarding Virgin Voyages for Alaska, we gave ourselves three days to explore Seattle. And somewhere between a forgotten wallet, a not-so-slight hill, an underground city, incredible glass art, a ridiculous number of breweries, and one very tiny park with a very big view, Seattle completely won us over. In Episode 51 of Adventures of Two Grey Mice, we’re sharing what we did, what surprised us...

Cruising is booming, but that growth is changing where ships go, how they are built, and what passengers experience once they arrive. In this solo episode, Meg looks beyond the latest cruise headlines to explore two of the biggest trends shaping the industry. Alaska cruising has grown dramatically, bringing more ships, longer seasons, new ports, and concerns about overcrowding in small communities...

It's the end of June, which means it's officially halfway to the holidays. Disney just dropped everything about Christmas 2026, so Meg and Rob are breaking down the whole season. Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, the Epcot Festival of the Holidays, Jollywood Nights, resort gingerbread, the Disney Springs tree stroll, and yes, the choo choo. They cover ticket on-sale dates, which party is better...

Big things are happening down in Disney World, and Meg is breaking it all down solo this week. First up, the Boardwalk is finally getting some love. Jelly Rolls has moved out, and a new waterfront lounge called Hurley Burley is moving in. Family friendly trivia and games by day, then 21 and over live music and coastal cocktails by night. Meg has thoughts on whether this is the grown up evening spo...

If you've always dismissed Universal Orlando as the theme park you do on a leftover Tuesday before flying home, this episode is going to make you rethink everything. Meg and Rob have been Disney people their whole lives. Honeymoon at Disney. Kids' trips at Disney. The works. But Universal has quietly grown from a one-park add-on into a full week's worth of experiences, and they're not keeping quie...

Disney dining reservations can feel weirdly intense. Suddenly you’re setting alarms, refreshing the app, and wondering if missing one restaurant means your whole trip is ruined. In this solo episode of The Adventures of Two Grey Mice, Meg breaks down which Walt Disney World dining reservations are actually worth the stress, which ones may not be worth the hype, and how to choose restaurants based...

This week on Adventures of Two Grey Mice, Meg and Rob are rounding up the latest theme park news from Disney and Universal, and yes, there are feelings. We’re talking about the new Muppets takeover of Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster at Hollywood Studios, the Swedish Chef food truck chaos, updates to the Walt Disney Studios courtyard, Grogu mode on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, Bluey coming to Animal K...

This week on Adventures of Two Grey Mice, Meg shares the travel experiences sitting at the very top of her bucket list and why this stage of life changes the way we think about travel. From the National Parks of the American West to river cruises through Europe, Christmas markets, Ireland, Alaska, and heritage travel, this episode is part inspiration, part dreaming out loud, and part reminder that...

We're officially under 60 days from our Alaska sailing aboard The Brilliant Lady, which means it's time to talk about one of the biggest reasons we booked Virgin Voyages in the first place: the food. In this episode, we break down every dining venue on board, including The Wake, Extra Virgin, Pink Agave, Gunbae, Test Kitchen, Rojo by Razzle Dazzle, the Galley, and even room service. We explain how...

You know those trips where you're racing to rope drop, sprinting for FastPass, and basically project-managing a holiday that's supposed to be fun? Yeah. We've done all of that. And we're done with it. In this episode, Meg talks about what Disney actually feels like at 59, and why it's honestly better now than it ever was. She gets into how she and Rob travel completely differently than they did wh...

You've got a cruise booked. You've got a couple of days spare before you board. Easy, right? Not when you can't decide between heading to Disneyland or spending those days exploring Seattle for the first time. In this episode, Meg and Rob are deep in trip-planning mode, weighing up the pull of a beloved favorite against the lure of a city they've never actually given a proper chance. Disneyland is...

Let's talk about the thing most travelers skip, and the thing that can save them thousands. In this episode, Meg breaks down travel insurance in a way that actually makes sense. No jargon, no scare tactics. Just straight talk about why it matters, what it actually covers, and how to choose the right policy for your trip. Meg covers the difference between third-party insurance and what airlines or...

 Summer 2027 is shaping up to be a big one, and Meg and Rob are here with everything you need to know before you book. In this episode, they break down Disney's new vacation packages including that all-important refundable $200 deposit, three dining plan options (and honest opinions on which actually makes sense), and why you should stop waiting for a discount that may not come. Then it's ove...

Planning a Walt Disney World vacation is exciting — until you open the Disney website and realize there are 36 hotels, five parks, infinite dining options, and no obvious starting point. In this episode, Meg walks through the seven questions she asks every single client (and herself) before a single hotel is booked or a park ticket is purchased. These questions cut through the noise fast and help...

Royal Caribbean just announced their next big thing — and it's a lot. Hero of the Seas is the newest Icon Class ship, and it's sailing out of Miami starting Summer 2027. In this solo episode, Meg breaks down everything you need to know before you book: nine pools, 28 dining venues, the first funnel raft slide at sea, a three-deck treehouse suite that sleeps twelve, and a New Orleans jazz supper cl...

Planning a trip to Universal Orlando? This is the episode you need before you go. Meg and Rob break down the biggest mistakes people make at Universal Orlando Resort, and how those mistakes can turn what should be an amazing day into a frustrating one. From showing up too late for major rides to misunderstanding Express Pass, packing the wrong way, or just not having a plan at all… it happens more...

Disney just dropped a TON of updates—and we’re breaking down what actually matters. In this solo episode, Meg walks through the latest Disney announcements, Universal updates, and what’s coming out of D23… but more importantly, what it all means for your next trip. We’re talking: The return of fan-favorite attractions (and what’s actually changed)  New experiences coming this summer acro...

Remember when every trip revolved around nap schedules, chicken nuggets, and finding the nearest bathroom? Yeah, Meg and Rob do too. In this episode, they're flipping the script and talking all about what it's actually like to travel as just the two of them, after 35 years of marriage and years of family trips under their belts. From their honeymoon at Walt Disney World to Virgin Voyages, Epic Uni...