MouseKast

We're starting a new regular feature here on MouseKast -- open mic night!  Our live viewers get to drive the discussion.  We began with our thoughts about the announcement of Disneyland Abu Dhabi and then our live viewers took over with different topics and questions.  Our viewers take the mic on this episode of MouseKast!

May the Fourth, er, the Force be with you!  As we celebrate Star Wars Day here on MouseKast, we're reviewing some of the recent announcements from Star Wars Celebration in Japan, especially some of the announced changes coming to Galaxy's Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios.  We also discuss Star Wars Day at Galaxy's Edge and some thoughts about the old Star Wars Weekends. We're heading to a galaxy...

In the spirit of the NFL or NBA draft, we're holding our own draft for game night!  For this first round, Matt leads Meaghan, Hawk and Chuck to select our draft picks for snacks and non-roller coaster attractions in each theme park.  What are your top picks?  

We all know about them -- experiences at Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Orlando or the general Orlando area that once is enough -- one and done.  On this episode of MouseKast, Chuck, Hawk, Matt and Meaghan review some of their one and done attractions, restaurants, parks and much more... see if you agree or if some of our one and dones are must dos for you!

Short trips to Walt Disney World (under 72 hours) can be great... but they also can be grueling.  Guest hosts Priscilla and Matt share their recent short trips with Hawk and Chuck and share some tips and ways to make the most out of trips.  We also discuss some reasons for short trips and other ways to maximize the value and experience.  We're making a quick run to WDW on MouseKast!

The MouseKast - Where the Mind Meets the Madness bracket challenge comes down to the final championship matchup - Disneyland vs. Walt Disney World!!!  Annemarie and Mike join Hawk, Meaghan and Chuck to take a deep dive into the nostalgia, attractions, food and more before making their final picks.  Which Disney park will come out on top? 

The MouseKast where the mind meets the magic challenge has come down to the final four!  Magic Kingdom vs. Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios vs. Epcot.  Which Walt Disney World park will come out on top?  

Come on down!  It's time for Game night on MouseKast!  Every last Tuesday of the month, we have game night and this month, we're playing the Price is Right!  Annemarie leads the cast on a series of games to guess when certain elements at Walt Disney World opened and, later, the prices of different items throughout Walt Disney World history.  Get ready to play the Price is Right here on MouseKast!

The MouseKast - Where the Mind Meets the Madness bracket challenge continues!  On this episode, we take the elite 8 deluxe resorts and select a single winner - which resort will come out on top???  Join Chuck, Hawk, Meaghan and guest host Priscilla to find out!

Our Mind Meets the MADNESS tournament continues with the top 16 table service restaurants in Walt Disney World!  Who will come out on top as the #1 restaurant???  Do you agree?  Get ready because you're going to be hungry after listening to this episode of MouseKast! Video version:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOhHuB7QtkM

It's time for March Madn... err... MouseKast, the podcast where the mind meets the MADNESS!!!  In the spirit of the Big Dance (we can't say the name of that NCAA basketball tournament), we're ranking our top 32 attractions at Walt Disney World and then going round by round to select our top attraction - what will it be???  Guest hosts Natalie Hogan and Mike McKee join Chuck, Hawk and Meaghan in th...

"We call it E.P.C.O.T spelled E-P-C-O-T: Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow."  Sadly, with Walt Disney's passing in 1966, the idea for EPCOT the city effectively died with him.  On this episode of MouseKast, we play What If? and ask the question - what if Walt Disney had lived and EPCOT the city opened in 1982.  What would it look like in 2032 on it's 50th anniversary?  Chuck, Hawk and M...

We have a very special episode of MouseKast for you!  Joining us is Dr. Disneyland, Dr. Jeff Barnes and his wife, Lyndsey.  Together they discuss their relationship, some new projects and some insight on how a love for Disney shaped their relationship into a new marriage.  Come listen and share some of Jeff and Lyndsey's insights on this episode of MouseKast!

We all have them, but maybe we don't want to admit it -- guilty pleasures.  Disney is no different.  From movies to the theme parks and much more, the MouseKast team shares some of their guilty pleasures.  Hawk joins Meaghan, Chuck, Matt, Mike, Priscilla, Annemarie and Natalie as we discuss a few of our guilty pleasures and why.   Video version:   https://youtu.be/nVQNapSb6e0

Why do wanderlust-filled adventurers plan their magical escapes to Walt Disney World? Is it the enchanting allure of a special event, the thrill of discovering a dazzling new attraction (or bidding farewell to a beloved one), the harmony of a concert, or the charm of an exclusive activity? With endless reasons to embark on a Walt Disney World adventure, we delve into the heart of inspiration on th...

Have you ever played the game "Never Have I Ever?"  This is a game where you share some of the things you've never experienced related to a certain theme and why you want to.. or why not.  On this edition of MouseKast, Chuck, Hawk, Meaghan, Ty, Matt, Annemarie, Priscilla, Mike and Natalie share some of the different experiences at Walt Disney World that they've never shared - and why.  Come join u...

We all love a good top 10 or maybe a Fab 5!  On this episode of MouseKast, Chuck, Meaghan, Hawk, Mike and Matt first come up with their top 10 Disney, Star Wars and Marvel villains and then use that list to develop five experiences, each featuring a different villain, for the newly announced Villains Land at the Magic Kingdom.  We're in a villainous mood on MouseKast!!

On this special episode of MouseKast, we take a look back at one year of the MouseKast podcast, share some of our favorite episodes so far and then have a brief review of some of the key changes at Walt Disney World in 2024.  We're celebrating our one year anniversary on MouseKast!

Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house - everyone was stirring including Mickey Mouse!  On this special Christmas Eve edition of MouseKast, Chuck, Hawk and Meaghan share their top five Walt Disney World Christmas wishes.  These are items or ideas that are not currently in development or have not been announced in any way.  Which wishes would make your top five?  Santa's coming d...

On this episode of MouseKast, we're continuing our series - Be A Kid Again at Disney!  This time, we're heading into the parks to review those experiences that are great for adults including tours, lounges and more!  Hawk, Meaghan and Chuck take a deep dive into all the different ways adults can enjoy the parks and some of the benefits of an adults-only trip to Walt Disney World.  Put on your mous...

We continue our series, Disney on a Budget.  On this episode of MouseKast, Chuck, Hawk, Meaghan, Ty, Mike, Matt, Natalie and Priscilla review their top three (or so) tips to get the most value out of a Walt Disney World vacation.  From ways to save on tickets, to maximizing your daily dollars, we have a number of tips to help you enjoy Disney on a Budget!

At the D23 Expo in the summer of 2024, Disney announced that a new Monsters Inc. hanging door coaster would be coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios.  Several months later, new details have emerged that indicate the entire Muppets courtyard will be rethemed to Monstroplis, the fictional city from the Monsters Inc. world.  However, this also means the Muppets have to move and Disney also announced t...

Just about every attraction, show, and experience has some sort of tag line associated with it.  On this game night LIVE! - Meaghan leads the cast as we try to guess what each tag line is associated with.  It's a challenging event that draws upon Disney Parks of today and Disney Parks of the past.  This was recorded LIVE on Nov. 26, 2024 and is best experienced watching the video version at https:...

When the holidays roll around, many families get together on the couch and enjoy a holiday special, movie or show.  Disney offers many holiday related titles on Disney+ and on this episode of MouseKast, Chuck, Natalie, Ty, Meaghan, Annemarie, Hawk and Matt share their top 10 holiday related titles that can be found on Disney+.  We're getting into the holiday spirit on MouseKast!

If there's a movie brand that changed the face of cinema, it just might be Star Wars.  Beginning with the release of Star Wars (later renamed Episode 4:  A New Hope) in May 1977 to the release of Rise of Skywalker in 2015, the Star Wars saga has inspired billions.  But even though Star Wars as a brand is belived by many, there have been plenty of bumps in hyperspace along the way.  Ty leads Hawk a...