Adventures of Two Grey Mice

Cruising is booming, but that growth is changing where ships go, how they are built, and what passengers experience once they arrive. In this solo episode, Meg looks beyond the latest cruise headlines to explore two of the biggest trends shaping the industry. Alaska cruising has grown dramatically, bringing more ships, longer seasons, new ports, and concerns about overcrowding in small communities...

It's the end of June, which means it's officially halfway to the holidays. Disney just dropped everything about Christmas 2026, so Meg and Rob are breaking down the whole season. Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, the Epcot Festival of the Holidays, Jollywood Nights, resort gingerbread, the Disney Springs tree stroll, and yes, the choo choo. They cover ticket on-sale dates, which party is better...

Big things are happening down in Disney World, and Meg is breaking it all down solo this week. First up, the Boardwalk is finally getting some love. Jelly Rolls has moved out, and a new waterfront lounge called Hurley Burley is moving in. Family friendly trivia and games by day, then 21 and over live music and coastal cocktails by night. Meg has thoughts on whether this is the grown up evening spo...

If you've always dismissed Universal Orlando as the theme park you do on a leftover Tuesday before flying home, this episode is going to make you rethink everything. Meg and Rob have been Disney people their whole lives. Honeymoon at Disney. Kids' trips at Disney. The works. But Universal has quietly grown from a one-park add-on into a full week's worth of experiences, and they're not keeping quie...

Disney dining reservations can feel weirdly intense. Suddenly you’re setting alarms, refreshing the app, and wondering if missing one restaurant means your whole trip is ruined. In this solo episode of The Adventures of Two Grey Mice, Meg breaks down which Walt Disney World dining reservations are actually worth the stress, which ones may not be worth the hype, and how to choose restaurants based...

This week on Adventures of Two Grey Mice, Meg and Rob are rounding up the latest theme park news from Disney and Universal, and yes, there are feelings. We’re talking about the new Muppets takeover of Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster at Hollywood Studios, the Swedish Chef food truck chaos, updates to the Walt Disney Studios courtyard, Grogu mode on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, Bluey coming to Animal K...

This week on Adventures of Two Grey Mice, Meg shares the travel experiences sitting at the very top of her bucket list and why this stage of life changes the way we think about travel. From the National Parks of the American West to river cruises through Europe, Christmas markets, Ireland, Alaska, and heritage travel, this episode is part inspiration, part dreaming out loud, and part reminder that...

We're officially under 60 days from our Alaska sailing aboard The Brilliant Lady, which means it's time to talk about one of the biggest reasons we booked Virgin Voyages in the first place: the food. In this episode, we break down every dining venue on board, including The Wake, Extra Virgin, Pink Agave, Gunbae, Test Kitchen, Rojo by Razzle Dazzle, the Galley, and even room service. We explain how...

You know those trips where you're racing to rope drop, sprinting for FastPass, and basically project-managing a holiday that's supposed to be fun? Yeah. We've done all of that. And we're done with it. In this episode, Meg talks about what Disney actually feels like at 59, and why it's honestly better now than it ever was. She gets into how she and Rob travel completely differently than they did wh...

You've got a cruise booked. You've got a couple of days spare before you board. Easy, right? Not when you can't decide between heading to Disneyland or spending those days exploring Seattle for the first time. In this episode, Meg and Rob are deep in trip-planning mode, weighing up the pull of a beloved favorite against the lure of a city they've never actually given a proper chance. Disneyland is...

Let's talk about the thing most travelers skip, and the thing that can save them thousands. In this episode, Meg breaks down travel insurance in a way that actually makes sense. No jargon, no scare tactics. Just straight talk about why it matters, what it actually covers, and how to choose the right policy for your trip. Meg covers the difference between third-party insurance and what airlines or...

 Summer 2027 is shaping up to be a big one, and Meg and Rob are here with everything you need to know before you book. In this episode, they break down Disney's new vacation packages including that all-important refundable $200 deposit, three dining plan options (and honest opinions on which actually makes sense), and why you should stop waiting for a discount that may not come. Then it's ove...

Planning a Walt Disney World vacation is exciting — until you open the Disney website and realize there are 36 hotels, five parks, infinite dining options, and no obvious starting point. In this episode, Meg walks through the seven questions she asks every single client (and herself) before a single hotel is booked or a park ticket is purchased. These questions cut through the noise fast and help...

Royal Caribbean just announced their next big thing — and it's a lot. Hero of the Seas is the newest Icon Class ship, and it's sailing out of Miami starting Summer 2027. In this solo episode, Meg breaks down everything you need to know before you book: nine pools, 28 dining venues, the first funnel raft slide at sea, a three-deck treehouse suite that sleeps twelve, and a New Orleans jazz supper cl...

Planning a trip to Universal Orlando? This is the episode you need before you go. Meg and Rob break down the biggest mistakes people make at Universal Orlando Resort, and how those mistakes can turn what should be an amazing day into a frustrating one. From showing up too late for major rides to misunderstanding Express Pass, packing the wrong way, or just not having a plan at all… it happens more...

Disney just dropped a TON of updates—and we’re breaking down what actually matters. In this solo episode, Meg walks through the latest Disney announcements, Universal updates, and what’s coming out of D23… but more importantly, what it all means for your next trip. We’re talking: The return of fan-favorite attractions (and what’s actually changed)  New experiences coming this summer acro...

Remember when every trip revolved around nap schedules, chicken nuggets, and finding the nearest bathroom? Yeah, Meg and Rob do too. In this episode, they're flipping the script and talking all about what it's actually like to travel as just the two of them, after 35 years of marriage and years of family trips under their belts. From their honeymoon at Walt Disney World to Virgin Voyages, Epic Uni...

 All Aboard the Disney Wish Meg is back from a solo 3-night sailing on the Disney Wish and she's got opinions. From the embarkation process (buckle up) to the rotational dining, Pirate Night fireworks, snorkeling in the Bahamas, and a day at Castaway Cay — this episode covers it all. No fluff, just the stuff you actually need to know before you book. Meg breaks down what worked, what did...

Meg puts her own 15-page Magic Kingdom tips and tricks guide to the test. She and Rob go through it section by section — transportation, rope drop strategy, Lightning Lane, where to stand for the parade, what's actually worth eating, and whether the Carousel of Progress breakdown scarred them for life (spoiler: a little bit).This one's for anyone planning their first Magic Kingdom day OR the seaso...

Meg is sailing on the Disney Wish… and this time, she’s going solo. In this episode of Two Grey Mice, Meg walks you through her upcoming 3-night Disney Cruise Line sailing — from flying in the day before (because weather is real) to port arrival strategy, what to pack in your carry-on, and why you absolutely need that USB-C adapter. She breaks down rotational dining at Arendelle, 1923, and Worlds...

Spring at EPCOT just hits different. In this episode of Adventures of Two Grey Mice, we’re talking all things EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival — from the larger-than-life Disney topiaries and butterfly garden to outdoor kitchens, Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration scavenger hunt, and those Garden Rocks concerts we absolutely cannot sit still through. We share: • Why this is our...

This week it’s a solo episode and we’re talking about two things you should NOT ignore: Disney Cruise Line’s 2027 itineraries and Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras. But first… a little Muppet nostalgia and a personal six-degrees-of-separation story that explains why they still mean so much to me. Then we get into it. Disney Cruise Line just dropped Summer 2027, and if you’re thinking, “That’s too far...

In this episode of Two Grey Mice, Meg and Rob dive headfirst into planning their upcoming Virgin Voyages Alaska sailing — and more specifically, how to choose excursions without overbooking, overthinking, or ending up stuck on a bus all day. They walk through each port — Ketchikan, Sitka, Prince Rupert, and cruising the Tracy Arm Fjord — breaking down what’s actually worth doing, what sounds good...

In this solo episode of Two Grey Mice, Meg takes a real, no-fluff look at Disney Cruise Line—and why so many people misunderstand it. If you’ve ever said “I’m not a cruise person,” thought Disney cruises were only for kids, or assumed they’re wildly overpriced… this episode is for you. Meg breaks down what actually makes Disney Cruise Line different from other cruise lines, from what’s included (a...

In Part 2 of their Walt Disney World holiday adventure, Meg and Rob pick up right where the magic (and the rain) left off. From a completely rained-out Candlelight Processional to soaked shoes, broken buses, and lightning-lit EPCOT chaos, this episode is an honest, hilarious recap of what really happens when Disney plans don’t go as planned. They break down holiday hits and misses across the parks...