Beyond The Mouse: A Weekly Disney Podcast

This is an episode like no other. We begin by bringing you our full disclosure review of the new Disney+ film Disenchanted . However, the Disney World was rocked fifteen minutes into our recording when the new was reported that Bob Chapek was stepping down as CEO of the company, and that Bob Iger would resume his old position effective immediately. It seemed only right at that point that we pivot...

This week we dive into the latest installment of the MCU, the sequel to Black Panther, Wakanda Forever. Jacqueline, Bea and Craig give a non-spoiler review upfront before diving into the movie proper. What did you think of the latest Black Panther? FEATURING: Craig McFarland  JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Di...

The crew is back! We chat this week about the return of Fantasmic to Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World. Brett was there for the return and he speaks to us about this this. He also gives us some updates and reactions to his first Disney Cruise onboard the Disney Wish last month! What do you think about the return of Fantasmic to the Studios? FEATURING: Brett Rutherford, Craig McFarland and Van...

It is hard to believe that D23 Expo 2022 was already two months ago! Brett hosts a panel of people who attended the expo to see what their experiences were like. Removed from the afterglow of the event, they get a chance to dive into what was many of their first times at the Anaheim Convention Center. We are grateful to Matthew Krul from Imagineer Podcast for joining along on the chat as well! FEA...

This week, we have another extraordinary opportunity to speak with an Imagineer who was recently bestowed the honor of Disney Legend. Doris Hardoon worked for Walt Disney Imagineering for forty years, working on projects all over the world including, EPCOT, Hong Kong Disneyland and Shanghai Disneyland. She shares so many amazing stories from her time at WDI. We ask about her interview, which inclu...

We are so excited to start some of our monthly exclusive content for our patrons. They were gracious enough this month to let us share with you our first Patreon episode, which was an ask us anything. We answer questions about Disney, Genie+ and more.  We'd love to have you join our Patreon today-- simple go to Patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse

JOIN OUR PATREON: Patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse Syndee Winters is such a talent. We were fortunate to speak to her during the middle of the Disney Princess in Concert run. The tour will be making a stop in Peoria and St. Louis in December. Vanessa sits in to host as Syndee speaks about her experiences as Nala in The Lion King on Broadway. They also speak about her time in the Broadway cast of Hamilto...

JOIN OUR PATREON: Patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse We are so excited to bring you our conversation with one of the newest Disney Legends, Rob't Coltrin. Rob't became a Disney Legend in 2020, but was recently conferred the honor at D23 Expo 2022. We chat with him about that day, and how he began his career as an Imagineer. We also discuss many of the projects that he was involved in over his career inclu...

JOIN OUR PATREON: Patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse Big Shot season two hits the court and our Disney+ subscriptions this Wednesday! We were invited to preview season two, and to speak to several of the cast members. This is a personal favorite of many of the BTM cohosts. We all love the show, and look forward to it building in season two. We also snuck in a couple of questions to John Stamos about the D...

JOIN OUR PATREON: Patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse Boooooooooooooook! It is October, and Disney+ has finally rewarded our patience with the release of Hocus Pocus 2. This is a special release date for this week's episode, so we could get you our thoughts as quickly as possible. We also have a special panel of siiisstaas to lead you through the film. Vanessa Ferguson will take the hosting duties, and she...

JOIN OUR PATREON: Patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse It's Craig's birthday! Well, at least it was last week. That means he gets to pick a movie to chat about. Of course, he selected the first in the trilogy of MCU Captain America movies, Captain America: The First Avenger . The crew talks about the movie, Craig talks so much about Captain America, and we find out if Brett does indeed hate all movies. Enjo...

“When you’re doing something you love, and you’re passionate about, there is nothing like it in the world.” We are so excited to bring you a special interview with Cara Menzel and her sister, Disney Legend Idina Menzel. These two have teamed up to write a wonderful new children’s book called Loud Mouse: How a […]

Thanks to Walt Disney Animation Studios, Craig had the opportunity to speak to many of the creators behind the upcoming Disney film Strange World . This film will be coming to theaters on November 23, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Dennis Quaid, Jaboukie Young-White, Gabrielle Union and Lucy Liu. Join along as we discuss the creative inspiration of the film you’re sure to see with your family this holi...

Wow! This past weekend brought us a ton of Disney announcements from D23 Expo 2022. On this episode, Craig, Brett and Bea will break down some of the announcements they were the most excited about from the whole weekend of panels and events. You’ll get to hear about some of the film studio properties, video games, TV shows coming to Disney+ and of course we cover all the Disney Parks news. Let us...

We are incredibly excited to welcome back to the podcast, Disney Legend Jodi Benson. She has written, for the first time, some of her thoughts and feelings about her life. It’s less an autobiography and more a conversation that we all get to take part in. Part of My World will be available online and at independent bookstores everywhere on September 13. FEATURING: Craig McFarland, Brett Rutherford...

Are you ready for D23 Expo? Join BTM Brett with special guests Cari and Jacqueline as they get ready for their D23Expo 2022 adventures! Questions will be answered and excitement abounds! FEATURING: Brett Rutherford __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot!  blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts  FIND US ON NPR ILLINOIS!  https://www....

This week Craig and Vanessa had a wonderful opportunity to speak to Brad Forenza about the upcoming second season of Around the Sun . “ A scripted, episodic audio drama that explores human connections, made and missed, with an existential flare ,” premiering in fall 2022. Brad is also joined by Around the Sun cast member, Adassa. We also speak to her about her role as Delores in Encanto , and part...

This week Craig and Anna talk all about their recent trip to the first night of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. That’s right! Halloween in Disney World starts on August 12 and we were there for it. We also chat about Wilderness Lodge and Epcot’s Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind. FEATURING: Craig McFarland, Brett Rutherford and Vanessa Ferguson, _________________________________________...

It’s ladies week on Beyond the Mouse! This week on the show Vanessa is joined by special guest Bea Bonner as they talk about TV sitcoms that have filmed episodes in the Disney parks. FEATURING: Craig McFarland, Brett Rutherford and Vanessa Ferguson __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot!  blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts  FIND US O...

Don’t hate us. Yes, we don’t always love everything about Disney. Sometimes we notice things that we think could better. Join us this week as we discuss our most unpopular opinions with special guest Zoey Zara. FEATURING: Craig McFarland, Brett Rutherford and Vanessa Ferguson __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot!  blog.feedspot.com/dis...

This week we bring you our conversation with Paul and Amy Kreiger of DVC Rental Store and Monora Financial. They bought into DVC in 2019, and quickly have become a leading resource for DVC members. Both are heavily active in the DVC Fan Facebook group, as well as making frequent appearances on The DVC Show podcast. We speak to them about the process of renting, buying and financing DVC. Then we ge...

This week we bring you our top ten (OK we didn’t keep count and there are way more than ten) places to stay cool at Walt Disney World. It’s sweltering in Orlando this summer, and we want to look out for you if you have a trip scheduled. We are joined by Bea Bonner from NPR Illinois, and she gives us some great perspectives. Where do you go to stay cool in WDW? Come to the Beyond the Mouse Podcast...

Really excited to bring to the show this week our interview with artist Guy Gilchrist. Craig had the chance to meet Guy at Fan Expo St. Louis. Guy has drawn dozens of childhood favorites including The Muppets , Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles , Pink Panther and so many more. He speaks about his work with Jim Henson, and his experience taking over the Nancy comic strip. This is a fun conversation abou...

On this multi-show crossover we dive into the latest addition to the MCU, Thor: Love and Thunder . Craig, Jeremy and Brett share their thoughts on the film and attempt to predict the impact it may have on the rest of phase four. We start the episode with a spoiler-free first take, then dive into all the spoilers we can fit in your ears. Don’t worry, we do give you a fair warning. Join us as we dis...

We are excited to welcome back Panda as he is straight off the christening cruise for the Disney Wish. This was a media event cruise, which was sponsored by Disney. As such, John isn’t going to review the cruise, but give us some insights into the newest ship in the Disney fleet. He also talks about his experiences covering the event for The Dis! FEATURING: Brett Rutherford, Craig McFarland, Vanes...