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

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are ranking all 21 of Walt Disney World’s themed lands across all four theme parks. From Main Street USA to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, we are talking about what each land has to offer and where we spend most of our time when we visit. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by  Fantastical Vacations .  For free concierge vacation planning, specializing i...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are salivating over all of the amazing food you can find this year at Epcot International Festival of the Arts for 2026 in Walt Disney World. From January 16th to February 23rd, 2026, guests can experience this amazing festival in Epcot, celebrating art and artists from all over. Whether you’re wanting to try some of the new festival food, get a signed piece of Disney...

We just disembarked from the Scarlet Lady in Miami this morning after a 5-Night Virgin Voyages cruise. We were a little nervous before getting on board and not totally sure what to expect. We had an amazing time, but there were some definite eye-opening moments! Join us as we bring you along for the food, entertainment, drinks, and more…Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by  Fantastical V...

We are a little nervous about this one… Today, we’re talking all about our upcoming couples cruise on Virgin Voyages. Sailing out of Miami, we are embarking on a 5-night Caribbean sailing with Virgin, an adult-only cruise line where you won’t find anyone under the age of 18. We are really excited about all of the food, which Virgin has come to be known for, and cautiously optimis...

On today’s Disney Podcast we are talking about 25 of the most iconic Disney World attractions that are no longer around. From SpectroMagic to the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights, some of these are incredibly nostalgic for our family and we miss them a lot. Which ones were you most fond of? Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by  Fantastical Vacations .  For free concierge vacatio...

On today’s Disney Podcast we are talking about what is coming in 2026 to Disney World, Cruise Lines, and Beyond. But what we’re really excited about is our family’s personal travel plans for 2026. From cruising to new countries we’ve never visited to stepping out of our comfort zone to experience ancient history on a continent we’ve always dreamed about, we cannot wai...

We just wanted to take a few minutes on this Christmas Eve to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! This episode is sponsored by  Fantastical Vacations .  For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in Disney and Universal Vacations, visit  https://www.fantasticalvacations.com We would love you to join us on  Patreon ! Thanks so much for supporting the sh...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are headed to the Magic Kingdom area to check out all of the Christmas decor. We’re taking you with us as we explore all of the monorail resorts and Magic Kingdom itself. From the Polynesian Village Resort to the Contemporary, come with us as we shop Christmas merch, try holiday treats, and listen to the Dapper Dans sing Christmas Carols on Main Street. Enjoy! T...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking about how to prepare for an upcoming Disney World vacation and what to do while on that vacation to have the best experience. From breaking in your shoes to park touring strategies for avoiding the heat, these are all of our best tips from over a decade of Disney World trips. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by  Fantastical Vacations .  For free...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are looking ahead to next month when Epcot International Festival of the Arts makes its return to Walt Disney World. From January 16th to February 23rd, 2026, guests can experience this amazing festival in Epcot, celebrating art and artists from all over. Whether you’re wanting to try some of the new festival food, get a signed piece of Disney art, or take...

Today is all about splurging on one of our favorite cruise lines – Royal Caribbean. When we want to spoil ourselves on Royal, we book a suite. Sounds straightforward, right? Not exactly… Royal Caribbean has three different tiers of Suite Benefits amongst all of their suites on all of their ships – Sea Class, Sky Class, and Star Class. What are the differences you ask? Let’s...

On today’s Disney podcast, we are taking you with us as we experience two full afternoons trying all of the best food and drinks at the 2025 Festival of the Holidays in Epcot. From several different beer flights to new food offerings (along with some classic favorites), we are reviewing the best (and worst) things to try when visiting Epcot this Holiday Season. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by&...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking through all of the Bucket List Disney World Dining for every meal type. From character dining to fancy meals for celebrations, these are the most popular restaurants to visit on Walt Disney World property. What’s your favorite restaurant at Disney? Enjoy!  This episode is sponsored by  Fantastical Vacations .  For free concierge vacation pl...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking through all of the Walt Disney World resorts and the reasons why we would stay at or avoid each of them. Depending on what your budget allows and the priorities for your family during your vacation, there are reasons to book each of these resorts…and reasons to stay away from them. These are all of our reasons for staying and avoiding each resort, wh...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are taking a break from the parks and cruises and focusing on being thankful (and the release of Stranger Things Season 5). To all of you out there that have listened, watched, subscribed, booked trips, and stopped us in the parks to say hi….Thank You!! You have all meant so much to us and we are so appreciative of you and your families. Happy Thanksgiving Every...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking all about Lightning Lanes at Walt Disney World. Understanding the three tiers of Lightning Lanes and how to purchase them is just the beginning. Once you know the mechanics of how to skip the standby queues for Disney World attractions, you have to actually choose which ones you’re going to preschedule for each of the tiers. If you choose unwisely, y...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are reviewing our experience from Disney Jollywood Nights in Hollywood Studios two nights ago. We had a wonderful time enjoying all of the entertainment and food & beverages offerings for this specialty event. Then, we’re talking all about Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays for 2025. From the Storytellers to the amazing Holiday Kitchens you will find sca...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are trying something a little different. We’re bringing you with us as we explore al of the areas around Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship – Disney Destiny. Join us as we tour every public space on board and describe the theming, hidden gems, and amazing decor of this incredible new ship sailing from Fort Lauderdale, FL. From the a Pirates of th...

We just got off Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, Disney Destiny, for the 3-night Christening Cruise. We’re taking you with us as we experience everything from the brand new Hercules musical to a wonderful Marvel-themed adult comedy show. From the Lion King restaurant to all of the villains, we’re covering it all as we sail on board the Destiny before its Maiden Voyage later this month...

We are back from Disneyland and getting ready to head to the Disney Destiny! Before we do, we’re salivating over all of the amazing holiday-themed food that you can soon find across the Disney World Parks, Resorts, and Disney Springs without needing to purchase tickets to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party or Disney Jollywood Nights. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by  Fantastic...

We are back in Disneyland here in Anaheim, California! After two and a half years, it’s amazing being back in one of our favorite places to visit. On today’s Disney podcast, we are taking you with us as we explore Disneyland and Disney California Adventure for the day before we check into our conference this evening. Let’s do this! This episode is sponsored by  Fantastical V...

There is a ton of buzz around Artificial Intelligence and everything it can do right now, but would you trust it to plan your family’s expensive Disney vacation? On today’s Disney Podcast, we asked both ChatGPT and Google Gemini to plan the perfect Disney World vacation for a family of four going for a week. Both Large Language Models gave us very similar plans, but one was way more de...

The first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is coming up in just over a week and we are so excited to have holidays back at Disney World! Today, we’re talking through everything you can experience at this year’s MVMCP, including the Foodie Guide for all of the party-specific specialty food and drinks. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by  Fantastical Vacations .  For f...

It’s almost Holidays in Disney World! In just a couple of weeks, we’ll be back in Hollywood Studios for Disney Jollywood Nights 2025. After a rough start in 2023, this hard-ticketed event was much improved in 2024. We are REALLY excited to get back and see what’s new for Jollywood Nights this year. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by  Fantastical Vacations .  For free c...

It’s been two and a half years since we were last at Disneyland! On today’s Disney Podcast, we are looking forward to our upcoming trip out to Anaheim, visiting Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, and Downtown Disney. We’re talking about everything we are most looking forward to when we head out to the West Coast to Disneyland and DCA. From new experiences that we have never done...