Disney Dads Podcast

Take a journey with Mike, Justin and Jason as we explore the wild side of East Africa and take a tour of the beloved attraction on the  Harambe Wildlife Reserve  in Disney's Animal Kingdom. We even add some  on the spot insightful upgrades to the ride our way. So come take a journey with The Disney Dads as we fight off the monkeys from stealing our lunch. Yes, monkeys! 

On this episode, we look back on Walt’s love for his Country, and how he expressed his patriotism throughout his life. From movies, to the parks, everything Walt touched showed his love of America. So wave your American Flag, and join us this week as we go, Walking With Walt.

Yo ho yo ho, A Pirate's Life For Me!  This week we are pillaging the seven seas, as we set sail on The Pirates of the Caribbean.  From the history, to the current changes taking place, we explore this iconic attraction, and the impact it has had on the Disney parks.  Dress in your finest pirate outfit, fill your chalice with rum, and join us, on this week's episode of the Disney Dads Podcast.

On this episode, we look at Walt’s better half, his wife Lillian. We explore the story of how their love came to be and how it influenced Walt throughout their lives together. So grab those you love, and enjoy this week’s episode of Walking With Walt.

This week, we are joined by Jamie Viggiano from Away With Me Travel, to discuss the Disney moderate resorts. From the positives, to the negatives, we explore everything these resorts offer guests as they plan their Disney vacations. We talk Disney Springs and Mike gives us the low down on his incredible trip. Festival of the Lion King may have been seen. Did I mention a little more arts festival t...

This week, we journey to 1911 to find a young Walt Disney delivering newspapers in Kansas City, MO. How did this simple job shape the man that would later change the world forever?  So join me, as we explore the story of Walt’s paper route, on this week’s episode of Walking With Walt.

On this episode, love is in the air, as we discuss some of the greatest love stories from Disney Cinema history.  We find our romantic side, and celebrate Valentine's day with love stories from Up, Lady and the Tramp, and many more.  So grab those you love, curl up under a nice warm blanket, and join us on this episode of the Disney Dads Podcast.

On this week’s episode of Walking With Walt, we pay tribute to the original Disney Dad, Elias Disney.  The patriarch of the Disney family, he fought adversity to provide a life for the family he loved.  Elias Disney was the figure who molded Walt into the man we love today.  So join me, as we take a look into the life of Elias Disney, and go, Walking With Walt.

This week, we show our artistic side, as we explore the 2018 Arts Festival at Epcot.  From the food, to the exhibits, we go into detail on all of the experiences the festival is offering guests this year.  So come join us, as we eat and paint our way around World Showcase, on this week's episode of the Disney Dads Podcast.

This week we find ourselves in the early 1900’s, in Marceline MO. The hometown of Walt Disney, inspired the man in more ways than any of us will know. So join us this week as we journey to Marceline, and go, Walking With Walt.

We are joined this week by a fantastic guest, who takes from start to finish on a Run Disney race.  Joe Quattrocchi, from Resort Loops and The Mickey Dudes Podcast, answers all our questions about Run Disney.  From training, to registration, and all the way through the conclusion of race weekend, Joe has all of us ready to laces up the running shoes.  So grab some water and join us on this journey...

It’s May 23rd, 1922, and Walt Disney has just incorporated the Laugh-O-Gram studios.  This would be both Walt’s biggest achievement, and his biggest failure, up to date.  Join me this week, as we take a Walk With Walt, into the history of Laugh-O-Gram Studios.

This week, we sit down to discuss what the upcoming attraction of Ratatouille will look like in Epcot’s World Showcase.  We also challenge each other to place the perfect attraction in different countries around World Showcase.  So take a leisurely stroll with us around the promenade, as we glance into the future, and talk not our favorite mouse, but our favorite rat, Ratatouille.

In February 1928, Walt Disney was faced with his biggest hurdle to date. On a trip to New York, Walt finds out everything he has created up to date has been stolen from him.  Walt must create something new out of necessity, and out of necessity, he would end up changing the world.

This week, Jason and Justin fight it out to see what is the best attraction in the Magic Kingdom. A blind draw of attractions, leads to a funny turn of events the guys didn’t see coming. Space Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, the list goes on. What will be the best attraction at Magic Kingdom?  Find out on this week’s episode of the Disney Dads Podcast.

This week we are joined by our good friend Kevin Kessler, from 2 Men and the Mouse.  Kevin takes us on a journey through Liberty Square.  From architecture to attractions, the Disney Dads go in depth on all the details you may not know about this amazing land in the Magic Kingdom.  So grab a turkey leg, find a nice bench to relax, and enjoy this week's episode of the Disney Dads Podcast.

On this week's episode of the Disney Dads Podcast, we take a seat to discuss our favorite shows at Walt Disney World.  We take a journey through all four parks, and talk not only some of the larger stage shows, but also some of the performances tucked away around the World.  Some of the choices make us reminisce on shows that live now in Disney history, and can only be seen through videos online....

Disney is always growing and changing, and this year has brought some of the biggest announcements the Disney Parks have seen in a decade.  This episode, we look into the past year, and discuss all the amazing news, announcements and changes we have seen in the last twelve months.  The upcoming addition of Star Wars in Hollywood Studios, to the merger of Fox and Disney. We also talk the announceme...

We are counting down the days until that magical time finally arrives, when Santa makes his way down the chimney to make dreams come true.  This week, we take some time to visit with the people who make our dreams come true everyday, our kids.  The kids join us for a segment to talk about some of their favorite Christmas topics.  We talk Disney at Christmas, and get an amazing surprise over the Di...

On this episode, we sit down to discuss one of our favorite things to do during the holiday season.  Watching our favorite Disney Christmas movies.  We discuss all the great movies, but we also look at some of the Christmas shows and specials, we have seen over the years.  We even talk one special so awful, it is beloved by many.  So grab the popcorn, a nice warm blanket, and join us as we take yo...

On this weeks episode we travel back in Disney history, to explore some of our favorite extinct experiences. We reminisce on previous trips, where we were able to enjoy some of these classic Disney attractions. We also go into detail how you, our Disney family, can be entered into the Disney Dads giveaway, to win a $100 Disney gift card. Sit back, find a comfy seat in your Disney time machine, and...

Mickey has an incredible party during the Christmas season and we explore it our way. Mike, Justin and Jason take you into Mickeys Very Merry Christmas Party. So come sip on some hot chocolate and get ready to feel some Christmas. 

On this week’s episode, Jamie Viggiano, from Away With Me Travel, joins us to discuss the Disney Value Resorts. She takes us on a tour of the Resorts, and gives us some inside tips and tricks to staying on property at these amazing properties. We pick our favorite photos of the week, and learn what each of us are thankful for this year. Have a fantastic Thanksgiving and enjoy this week’s episode o...

In this episode Justin, Mike and Jason take a tour of Magic Kingdom and give their top 5 hidden gems. The catch, there is no definition of Hidden Gem.  We hope you enjoy this episode of the Disney Dads Podcast.

On this episode we get together to come up with the ultimate ride for the new Toy Story Land. Mike, Justin and Jason sit down with their families to imaginer what they would like to see come to this amazing new expansion. We are calling out all of our Disney Family to do the same, and send them in to us so we can discuss yours.