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

We just finished our Adventures by Disney in Germany, where we spent seven full days exploring Munich, Nuremberg, Rothenburg, Potsdam, and Berlin. We toured Neuschwanstein (the castle that inspired Disney Castles), Dachau Concentration Camp, significant historic sites, palaces, and so much more throughout the trip, making some of the best memories that will last a lifetime. We ate amazing Bavarian...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are ranking all of Animal Kingdom’s rides in two different ways. First, we rank all rides according to our preferences now and explain why and what we love (or don’t love) about each one. Then, we re-rank them all with the priority being what we would prefer if we were going with young kids and wanted to experience as many rides as we could with them. Enjoy! This epis...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking about our upcoming Barcelona Adventures by Disney Escape, which is then followed by a 7-night cruise aboard the Disney Fantasy from Barcelona to Southampton. From La Sagrada Familia to Senses Spa aboard the Fantasy, these are all of the things we are looking forward to as we complete our epic European land and sea adventure. Enjoy! This episode is sponsore...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are answering all of your questions! Thanks to all of you that submitted wonderful questions about travel, life in Orlando, owning a travel agency, Disney favorites and more. From how we stay organized to how we met, we’re answering all of your questions in our third and final edition of Ask Us Anything 2025 – Part 3. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by&nb...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking through the full itinerary of everything we will experience on our epic, 7-night Germany Adventures by Disney this summer with our family. From castles to sauerkraut, this is everything we are most looking forward to over this week-long, incredible small-group ABD tour. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by  Fantastical Vacations .  For free concie...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are answering all of your questions! You asked so many great questions about Disney, our move to Orlando, being travel agents and more. From our favorite Disney memories to tips for traveling with young kids, these are our best efforts to answer all of your amazing questions. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by  Fantastical Vacations .  For free concierge va...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are answering all of your questions! Well, technically half of your questions 🙂 Over the past 24 hours, so many of you asked us wonderful questions about our lives, travel, previous work history, travel agency, etc and we are having the most fun answering them. We had so many, that there will be two parts. Thank you so much for asking your questions and we hope you e...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are ranking all of Epcot’s rides in two different ways. First, we rank all rides according to our preferences now and explain why and what we love (or don’t love) about each one. Then, we re-rank them all with the priority being what we would prefer if we were going with young kids and wanted to experience as many rides as we could with them. Enjoy! This episode...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking about the risks that guests take with their Disney vacations that they may not fully understand. From Renting DVC Points to booking flights through packages, we’re covering the most common things that Disney fans will do that could derail their vacation. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by  Fantastical Vacations .  For free concierge vacati...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are just returning from touring the Disney Dream yesterday in Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale, FL) and are talking about all of the things that set Disney Cruise Line apart from all of the other major cruise lines out there. From little things like all soda being included and two housekeeping services a day, to major things like the entertainment and service, this is...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are covering our Top 20 mistakes you should avoid on your next Walt Disney World vacation. From not taking advantage of the benefits when staying on property to not planning for Florida weather, these are our biggest tips on what to avoid the next time you come to the Most Magical Place on Earth. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by  Fantastical Vacations .  ...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking about all of the Disney announcements from the last couple of weeks (and a few Universal news items too). From details about the new Cars Land coming to Magic Kingdom called Piston Peak to the Cook Kid Summer that’s currently going on at Disney World, we are covering it all. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by  Fantastical Vacations .  For...

Today, we are talking all about the last seven days on the Regent Seven Seas Explorer, cruising Alaska from Whittier to Vancouver. We went to both Hubbard and Dawes Glaciers and had three ports of call: Icy Strait Point, Klawock, and Victoria BC. But, the star of the show was this amazing ship. This is our first time sailing an ultra-luxury cruise line and we are breaking down everything we loved...

Today, we are reliving one of the most amazing tours we have ever taken – a journey into the Alaskan Interior to Denali National Park. This was a pre-tour add-on that we did prior to setting sail on the Regent Seven Seas Explorer. Over the course of 4 nights and 5 days, we flew into Anchorage and journeyed by bus and train up to Denali National Park and back down to Whittier, where we boarde...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are ranking all rides in Hollywood Studios at Disney World in two different ways. First, we rank all rides according to our preferences now and explain why and what we love (or don’t love) about each one. Then, we re-rank them all with the priority being what we would prefer if we were going with young kids and wanted to experience as many rides as we could with...

Today, we are talking all about a cruise that we have been so excited about going on ever since we booked it last year – a couples cruise to Alaska on Regent Seven Seas. There are so many things about this cruise that are firsts for us….first couples cruise, longest couples vacation we’ve taken, first luxury cruise experience, first one-way Alaskan cruise, first time doing a land...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are ranking all of Magic Kingdom’s rides in two different ways. First, we rank all rides according to our preferences now and explain why and what we love (or don’t love) about each one. Then, we re-rank them all with the priority being what we would prefer if we were going with young kids and wanted to experience as many rides as we could with them. Enjoy...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are focusing on the most important thing to our family when going on any vacation, but especially Walt Disney World…making memories that last forever. In this podcast, we go over all of our tips for how to set your family up the best possible way to make the most amazing memories on your Disney World vacation. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by  Fantastica...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are comparing the ultimate splurge on your next vacation to Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort. Both theme park destinations offer VIP Tours, which is a luxury, privately guided tour that lets you skip the lines and comes with other perks as well. But, there are some very key differences in how Disney and Universal operate their VIP Tours, which have certa...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking about the two huge events happening on both coasts. On the West Coast, Disneyland began its 70th Anniversary Celebration that will continue through Summer 2026. One of the amazing Fantastical Vacations Travel Advisors, Ashley, attended the opening event and everything that Disney has added looks so incredible, from Paint the Night Parade to Wondrous Journe...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking all about the 2025 fall season with Disney’s newest announcements for everything coming to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party (MNSSHP) and Food & Wine Festival. MNSSHP is a hard-ticketed event that happens multiple nights per week throughout the Halloween season in Magic Kingdom. Food & Wine Festival is completely free with Epcot par...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking about the huge announce from the Walt Disney Company this week. Disney announced the development of the seventh worldwide Disney Destination coming to Abu Dhabi in partnership with Miral. Essentially, Miral paying the expenses and Disney is providing the intellectual property and creative oversight. We definitely did not see this announcement coming this w...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are headed to a Disney World showdown. From restaurants and rides to characters and changes made by the company, we’re choosing our Best vs Worst comparisons for all things Disney World. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by  Fantastical Vacations .  For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in Disney and Universal Vacations, visit  https:/...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are at the end of our weekend trip to Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort for our first trip here. We’ve only had a couple of days to explore and take it all in, but this place is fantastic. From the amenities here on the main resort, to the Beach House and all of the wonderful local food, we’ve had the best time. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by&n...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are speculating on what actions Disney World would take if the United States enters into a recession. With the news recently that the Real Gross Domestic Product of the USA declined for Q1 2025, many people are asking if a recession is next for the economy. We’re looking to the future and applying lessons learned from how Disney has handled downturns in the past...