Addicted to the Mouse: Disney Podcast | Disney World, Universal, & Cruise Vacation Planning

It’s Halfway to Halloween and we have all of the Disney announcements for this year’s spooky season. We are starting off with Halloween on the High Seas for Disney Cruise Line and then heading over to Disneyland for a sneak peak at Oogie Boogie Bash. But our main focus today is in Orlando, talking about everything you need to know for this year’s 2024 Mickey’s Not So Scary...

On Today’s Podcast, we are talking about how to get the most bang for your buck on a Disney Cruise. From which ship you choose to what stateroom category and when you sail, we’re covering all the decisions that go into planning a Disney Cruise and what those do to the overall cost of the vacation. We explain the tradeoffs between when you book, time of year you cruise, destination, and more...

On Today’s Podcast, we are talking all about everything new that is coming to Universal Orlando Resort this Summer. From a new DreamWorks Land and Hogwarts Castle Nighttime Show to a Parade featuring Ghostbusters, ET, Jurassic World, and More, we are so excited to see it all. But what we are most excited for is CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular. This new Lagoon Show in Universal Studios Florid...

On Today’s Podcast, we are navigating our way through a short staycation on Walt Disney World, staying in a moderate resort for three nights and enjoying a laid back approach to vacationing in this Choose Your Own Adventure for a WDW Staycation. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by  Fantastical Vacations .  For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in Disney and Universal Vacatio...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are recording on location from Hollywood Studios at our favorite spot to work when on property – BaseLine Tap House. From a sunny table outside on a wonderful spring day, we are covering our biggest and newest tips for your next Disney World Vacation in 2024! This episode is sponsored by  Fantastical Vacations .  For free concierge vacation planning, s...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are wrapping up our Walt Disney World Resort Guide with a deep dive into the Value Resorts. From all three All Star Resorts, to Pop Century and Art of Animation – here are the pros, cons, and why you would want to consider these resorts on your next vacation to Walt Disney World. This episode is sponsored by  Fantastical Vacations .  For free concierge...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking all about Walt Disney World Moderate Resorts, the pros and cons to staying in one, and why you would want to book one of these hotels on your next trip to Disney World. This episode is sponsored by  Fantastical Vacations .  For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in Disney and Universal Vacations, visit  https://www.fantasticalvac...

On Today’s Disney Podcast we are diving back into Disney Cruise Line. We have 12 Questions that will help narrow down which sailing is perfect for your ideal Disney Cruise, what stateroom is best for you, ideal budget, and more. We love taking Disney Cruises and these are the questions we use to decide what we will book with DCL next. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by  Fantastical Vacations...

On today’s Disney World Podcast, we are talking about the new changes coming to Disney World and Disneyland DAS Pass System (Disability Access Service) and how that might affect guests who are applying starting next month. We are also talking through tips and tricks to get the most out of Disney’s Genie+ system and scheduling those Lightning Lanes efficiently. Enjoy! This episode is sp...

Thrill rides aren’t for all of us…there are definitely a couple that we avoid when going to the parks (looking at you, Mission Space). Whether you’re unable, unwilling, or with little kids who don’t meet the height requirements, it’s important for everyone to enjoy themselves while on vacation and that means finding options throughout your day. On today’s Disney Podcast, we are t...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are so excited to dive into Adventures by Disney, from what it is to destinations and costs of these spectacular, small-group tours across the world. We’re also talking all about the AbD trip we are taking with the kids in July, which has been a bucket list for us for years….and we can’t wait to take all of you with us as we share our experienc...

This week we got another huge announcement from Universal Orlando Resort about a new land coming to Epic Universe next year – How to Train Your Dragon, Isle of Berk. From meeting Toothless and eating in Mead Hall, to riding on the back of a Dragon and shooting water canons from a Viking Boat, this land looks AMAZING. We are also talking about the three Premier Resorts at Universal Orlando an...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking all about Walt Disney World Deluxe Resorts, the pros and cons to staying in one, and why you would want to book one of these hotels on your next trip to Disney World. This episode is sponsored by  Fantastical Vacations .  For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in Disney and Universal Vacations, visit  https://www.fantasticalvacat...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking all about the new announcements for everything coming to Walt Disney World this Summer, including the opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom. From a drone show in Disney Springs to the opening of CommuniCore Plaza and a new Encanto Show in Epcot, we are so excited for all the news things happening in Disney World! This episode is s...

Disney Cruise Line just announced their newest ship launching next year, the Disney Destiny. A sister ship of the Disney Wish, the Destiny will be themed to Heroes and Villains and we are here for it!! We love anything Disney Villains themed and can’t wait to find out more about this ship as it gets closer to sailing in 2025. This episode is sponsored by  Fantastical Vacations .  F...

Have you thought about taking a Disney Cruise to Alaska? What about sailing the Mediterranean or experiencing a Norwegian Fjord? On today’s Disney Podcast, we are discussing all of the offerings Disney Cruise Line has for 2025 and when they are available to book this week. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by  Fantastical Vacations .  For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are dreaming of hot, Florida weather. As we come into the warmer months, we’re talking about how to plan a Summer Vacation in Walt Disney World. From how the weather can impact your travel plans to what you should pack to bring into the parks, these are all our favorite tips for touring Disney Theme Parks in Summer. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by  Fant...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking about the Disney World traditions we developed when we lived in Oklahoma and would come down for a week at a time and the new traditions we have made living next door to the Most Magical Place on Earth. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by  Fantastical Vacations .  For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in Disney and Universal Vacation...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking about what it would be worth to us to ride each ride at Disney World in all four parks. We look at these rides from what we would pay now and what we would have paid if we were first time visitors to the most magical place on Earth. And because time is money at Disney, we talk about what we would pay in terms of how many minutes we would wait to ride each...

It never fails…you plan for months for your vacation to Walt Disney World, you arrive and before you know it, you have to leave to head home. On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking about how time flies when you’re having fun at Disney World and what you can do to make that not happen as much. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by  Fantastical Vacations .  For free concierge...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are heading into Epcot for the Opening Day of 2024 Flower & Garden Festival and we’re taking you along with us to taste as much festival booth food and special beverages that we can. While we’re there, we check out the new merch and also talk about Walt Disney World releasing 2025 bookings super early yesterday, which caught everyone by surprise!...

Today we are heading back over to Universal Orlando Resort for Part 2 of talking all about how to plan a trip to one of our favorite places in Florida. We are covering in depth Islands of Adventure, Volcano Bay, and CityWalk. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by  Fantastical Vacations .  For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in Disney and Universal Vacations, visit  http...

Today we are heading over to Universal Orlando Resort to talk all about how to plan a trip to one of our favorite places in Florida. From the eight resorts on property to Express Pass to transportation around property, we start off by talking about the basics of Universal Orlando. Then, we go in-depth with Universal Studios Florida, the original theme park on property. In Part 2 this Sunday, we wi...

On today’s Disney podcast, we’re going through the 2024 Epcot Foodie Guide for Flower and Garden and getting very excited for opening day in less than two weeks! Listen as we discuss the food and drinks we definitely want to try, everything that is new for this year and all of our returning favorites. If you’ve never been to Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival, it’s fantastic. Enjoy! This episode i...

On today’s Disney podcast, we are celebrating Valentine’s Day by talking about all of our loves at the Most Magical Place on Earth. From our favorite rides to characters to date-night locations, this is everything we love at Walt Disney World. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by  Fantastical Vacations .  For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in Disney and Universal Vac...