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

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are giving you all the details you need if you’re thinking about going to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party in 2024. From which dates still have tickets and pricing to all the Halloween themed treats you can find at the party and resort-wide for the Halloween Season, we’re covering everything. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by  Fantastical...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are covering everything you need to know from all Character Dining experiences in Walt Disney World. From which characters you can meet at each meal to how much they cost and if they are available for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, we’re going through it all. Then we wrap up with which ones we didn’t think were worth it and our top three favorites. Enj...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are going over all of the Pros and Cons of going on an Adventures by Disney trip and trying to answer the question – Is AbD worth it? We just returned from an Adventure in Italy and have lots of thoughts… Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by  Fantastical Vacations .  For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in Disney and Universal...

This morning at 7am, Disney World launched the major overhaul to Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lanes: Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass. On today’s Disney Podcast, we are covering how the launch went, tips and tricks that we know so far, and walking through making both types of passes on our My Disney Experience apps on the show to give our thoughts. Enjoy! This episode is...

Today, we’re catching up on all of the Disney News that was released while we were gone on our Adventures by Disney to Italy. From a Disney Cruise ship coming to Japan to the launch of the new Lightning Lane system in three days, we’re covering it all. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by  Fantastical Vacations .  For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in Disney an...

We just got back from our first ever Adventures by Disney, where we spent seven full nights exploring Italy. We toured Rome, Tuscany, Florence, and Venice throughout the trip, making some of the best memories that will last a lifetime. We ate amazing pasta and pizza, toured some of the most iconic Italian sites, made wonderful new friends, and had quality family time that we would not trade for an...

Located in Ko Olina, Hawai’i on the island of O’ahu, Disney has a Resort and Spa unlike anything else we’ve visited. Aulani is a breathtaking resort with incredible dining, activities, pools, character meets, a beach, and a sunset that has to be seen to believe. On today’s Disney podcast, we are talking about everything Aulani has to offer, how to plan a vacation here, and...

We are currently in Italy on a seven day Adventures by Disney and this podcast is covering everything we will be doing, what we are excited about, and more. From private tours in Rome to wine tastings in Tuscany, this is all about our first Adventures by Disney. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by  Fantastical Vacations .  For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in Disney and...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we asked ChatGPT what the most popular Walt Disney World questions were for 2024 and today, we answer them all. From best time of year to come to what to bring with you, these are AI’s most popular questions for the Most Magical Place on Earth. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by  Fantastical Vacations .  For free concierge vacation planning, specializing...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are comparing Disney Cruise Line’s brand new island destination – Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point – to DCL’s Private Island that has been around since the beginning – Castaway Cay. From which one has the better food and activities, to which one has the softest sand and bluest water, this is everything you need to know when planning your n...

We are Halfway to the Holidays!! Today we are talking about everything that’s coming to Disneyland and Disney World this Christmas. From an improved Jollywood Nights to the fan-favorite – Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, this is everything you can experience if you’re coming to the Happiest or Most Magical Place on Earth for the 2024 Holiday Season. Enjoy! This episode...

Yesterday, Disney announced a major overhaul to Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lanes coming next month. On today’s Disney Podcast, we are going through all of the changes, when to expect them, and everything you need to know about how to skip the stand-by lines on your next trip to Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by  Fantastical Vacations .  For...

On today’s Podcast, we are diving into Universal Orlando Resort’s most recent news about Dark Universe – one of the five amazing lands coming to Epic Universe in 2025. Themed to classic Universal Monsters like Dracula, Frankenstein’s Monster, the Wolf Man, Mummy, and more – Dark Universe will be for guests of all ages. We’re talking all about the amazing rides, experi...

On today’s Podcast, we are catching up on all the Disney News. From new Summer offerings to all 2025 and Spring 2026 Disney Cruise Line sailings are being released to book next week. Enjoy! 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 l...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking all about our experience over the last seven days sailing on the Disney Fantasy and going to not only Castaway Cay, but Disney Cruise Line’s brand new island destination – Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point – twice! We had such an amazing experience and can’t wait to share everything with you. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by ...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are taking a minute…before the craziness of Summer really kicks into high gear…to say something we don’t say nearly enough….Thank You. As we approach 600 episodes, we are fully aware that we could not do this without all of you out there. This episode is sponsored by  Fantastical Vacations .  For free concierge vacation planning, spec...

No one likes waiting in lines, especially at a theme park where it is already hard to get everything done that you want to do. On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking about the ever evolving line problem that Disney has and how they have tried many times to solve it. From the implementation of FastPass, to the evolution to FastPass+, and the current system with Disney Genie+ and Individual Light...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are covering our most hated snacks in each of the theme parks in Walt Disney World for 2024. From Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios to Epcot and Magic Kingdom, some of these are may be a little controversial. Let us know your opinions… Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by  Fantastical Vacations .  For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking all about taking an Alaskan Disney Cruise on the Disney Wonder out of Vancouver. This is a very popular cruise this year and as we have just entered the Alaskan sailing season, we are covering everything from logistics around Vancouver and the Canada Place Port, to what to pack, and what to do aboard the Disney Wonder. We are also talking about our favorit...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are counting down our top ten favorite snacks in each of the theme parks and Disney Springs in Walt Disney World for 2024. From Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios to Epcot and Magic Kingdom, some of these are old favorites and some of these we have newly discovered this year. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by  Fantastical Vacations .  For free concierge...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking about everything we are going to see and do on our 7-night Disney Cruise aboard the Fantasy that leaves in less than two weeks! What makes this cruise so special is that we will be going to Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point – Disney Cruise Line’s newest private island – not once, but twice. We will also be stopping at Castaway Cay – D...

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are going through everything we take to the theme parks at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando. From Dan’s Camera Bag and everything he takes to get all of our content to Leslie’s backpack with all of the touring essentials, these are the best things we’ve found to take to the theme parks in 2024. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by  F...

We finally got a haunted house announcement for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights in Universal Studios Florida and we are here for it! Today, we’re covering everything you need to know if you’re thinking about coming to HHN 33 at Universal Orlando. From the offerings you can find to the types of tickets you need, this is everything you need to know about 2024 Halloween Horror N...

We got the announcement that we were expecting…Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is opening to Magic Kingdom Guests beginning June 28th. We also got some announcements about Tiana’s that we weren’t expecting about Annual Passholder Previews and Genie+. Buckle in…this is an interesting one… Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by  Fantastical Vacations .  For free co...

Happy Mother’s Day to all of you Moms out there!! On today’s Disney Podcast, we are exploring all the ways you can spoil your special someone the next time you come to Walt Disney World. From tours to tastings, these are so fun to imagine getting pampered with. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by  Fantastical Vacations .  For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in...