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We all know that Walt Disney World is a great place for families young and old... but what about for adults only?  Absolutely!  Too many think, incorrectly, that a Disney trip is for kids, but there are so many adult experiences at Walt Disney World as well.  In this ongoing series - Be a Kid Again at Disney, Chuck, Hawk and Meaghan discuss adult dining experiences and why adults should consider a...

We return with game night!  Chuck leads Matt, Meaghan, Natalie, Hawk and a live viewer audience for game night.  Can you identify the Disney character based on the eyes only?  It's not as easy at it looks! Video version (where you can see the clues):  https://www.youtube.com/live/kzf3PX4a5vE

Just as the Disney Parks entered the 22nd century, a new front-of-the-line service was announced.  Called FastPass, guests could get a pre-assigned time to return to an attraction for a short wait.  Over the next 20+ years Disney's front-of-the-line system has undergone many changes and evolutions.  Chuck, Hawk, Meaghan Annemarie and Ty review the history of front-of-the-line access at Disney Park...

We continue our ongoing series Disney on a Budget.  On this episode of MouseKast, we'll look at ways to get the best value when it comes to dining at Walt Disney World.  Chuck, Hawk, Meaghan, Matt, Natalie, Mike and Ty talk about different ways to maximize your dining dollars at Disney including a discussion about whether or not to use a Disney Dining Plan, and other ways to get the most dining va...

For many, a trip to Walt Disney World isn't just about hitting the parks.  It's about hitting the road... for a race.  Each year tens of thousands of new and veteran running enthusiasts flock to Walt Disney World and Disneyland for the annual RunDisney race events.  From Marathon and Half Marathon weekend to Wine and Dine, Princess, Halloween and more, there are many opportunities to RunDisney in...

When to comes to celebrating any sort of holiday, important date (birthdays, anniversaries), or accomplishment, there's no better place to do so than at Walt Disney World.  The cast members at Walt Disney World go above and beyond to help make sure you have a great celebration but also join you in celebrating your milestone.  On this episode of MouseKast, Chuck, Hawk, Matt, Annemarie and Natalie r...

Welcome to a special episode of MouseKast!  This is a recording of our first LIVE game night from Sept. 25, 2024. Chuck leads Matt, Meaghan, Natalie, Hawk and Ty on another round of 20 questions and this time, the cast had some help from our live viewers! Join us every 4th Tuesday evening at https://www.youtube.com/@mouseKast.   Watch at https://www.youtube.com/live/kFMTaiJVNoY .  

Many guests visiting Walt Disney World are doing so on a budget, trying every way they can to keep costs down.  We're starting a new ongoing series on MouseKast:  Disney on a Budget.  On this first episode of this special series, Hawk, Natalie, Meaghan, Priscilla, Matt and Ty join Chuck for a deep dive into Disney's value resorts - the All Star Resorts (movies, music and sports), Pop Century Resor...

Most people experience Walt Disney World or Disneyland with family and friends, or perhaps with a group.  But what about going solo?  For many, a solo trip might seem like a bad idea, but you might just be missing out on some of the best Disney experiences and memories ever.  On this edition of MouseKast, Natalie, Ty, Matt, Hawk join Chuck to review the benefits of a solo trip to a Disney park, so...

According to the National Weather Service, the historical peak of hurricane season for the United States is September 10.  For anyone planning to visit Walt Disney World from June through late October (and sometimes into November), tropical weather can be a possibility.  Just because a tropical system might be forecast to impact Florida doesn't mean you should automatically cancel or move your tri...

Back in the mid 1980's a game called "A Question of Scruples" came out asking players to pick options based on specific scenarios.  These scenarios usually involved ethical or difficult dilemmas to consider.  On this episode of MouseKast, Annemarie, Natalie, Meaghan, Hawk, Matt and Ty try to work through six Disney parks-related scruples that Chuck developed.  How would you answer?  Listen to this...

In our final episode reviewing the announcements from the 2024 D23 Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Chuck joins Hawk, Meghan, Ty and Matt to discuss the Disney parks announcements for the parks located outside of Walt Disney World and for the Disney Cruise Line.  It's our final thoughts on D23 on this special edition of MouseKast!

On August 10, 2024, at the 2024 D23 - Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Disney Parks Chairman Josh D'Amaro made many announcements related to the Disney Parks and the Disney Cruise Line.  On this episode of MouseKast, Chuck leads Hawk, Mike, Meaghan, Ty, Matt, Priscilla and Natalie on a discussion about the announcements made for Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Epcot and our overall...

On August 10, 2024, at the 2024 D23 - Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Disney Parks Chairman Josh D'Amaro made many announcements related to the Disney Parks and the Disney Cruise Line.  On this episode of MouseKast, Chuck leads Hawk, Mike, Meaghan, Ty, Matt, Priscilla and Natalie on a discussion about the major announcements made for the Magic Kingdom.  We're sharing our reaction to the announcements a...

Back on episode 11 of MouseKast, we stepped into our Disney time machine and brought Walt Disney to the present day to see his reactions to how Walt Disney World has evolved.  What would he keep?  What would he change?  What would he scrap?  This was a popular episode, so we have returned with round 2 of What Would Walt Do?  Follow along and see what you think as Chuck, Matt, Mike, Ty, Natalie and...

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...