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Chris and Matt take a walk down Memory Lane....or is it New York Ave? We reminisce about the gone, but not forgotten, Studio Backlot Tour, once a pinnacle of your visit to Disney's MGM Studios, and now replaced by a backyard and an alien outpost. Long gone are the days in which you could see the Golden Girls' house, Herbie sitting in a driveway, getting wet on Catastrophe Canyon or seeing...

We're back for part 2 of our Halfway to March Madness 2026 Bracket! In this episode, we have our friend, Michael, making his Mass Mouse Fans Podcast debut! Chris and Matt are also joined again by Westley, Carson and Meg, as we hash out the remaining 32 former attractions on the list. There will be tie-breakers, laughter, tears, and just a little bit of resentment as we whittle our way down to...

Is it September already? That means it's time for the Mass Mouse Fans Halfway to March Madness 2026 Bracket! This time, we're doing extinct Walt Disney World attractions. We've invited Carson, Meg and Westley back to join Chris and Matt to review and vote on 64 extinct attractions. Who's going to make it to the end? Is it Splash Mountain, the original Journey Into Imagination, Dino...

In August 2026, at the D23 Event, 2 international Disney parks were announced to have their Space Mountain attractions refurbished and updated. Prior to the event, rumors were swirling online about Walt Disney World's Space Mountain also getting a major refurbishment, but alas, no announcement was made. So, before any future announcements are made, Chris and Matt decide to sit down and give an...

In this episode, Chris is joined by Matt, Westley and Carson to discuss our thoughts on the D23 2026 Experiences Panel, and Carson shares her experiences from attending the event in person. We go over the full synopsis of the Parks Experience event and give our honest assessment of the updates that Disney provided.

Welcome to a voyage of discovery and awareness, of therichness, the diversity and the often surprising nature of Living with theLand. Do these words inspire joy in your heart? Does the soundof a pan flute give you goosebumps? Are you a fan of gardening? Then you are the perfect listener for this week's episode! Chris is joined by Westley and Carson to discuss one of the best, lesser-known, non-IP...

In this episode, Chris and Matt metaphorically climb to the summit of Mount Everest and discuss Disney Animal Kingdom's one and only roller coaster. From its incredibly themed queue, to the story of how the Imagineers took the time to fully research the area, come and take a listen as we discuss everything that went into this thrilling attraction. And stay tuned to the end so you can hear our...

Lights! Camera! Action! Hooray for Hollywood! On this episode, Chris and Matt remember the beloved attraction, The Great Movie Ride, once a flagship attraction located at Disney's Hollywood Studios (or, for those who remember, MGM Studios). From Footlight Parade to The Wizard of Oz, this attraction showcased some of the most celebrated films of the time. And let's not forget the interactiv...

It's the winner of our March Madness 2026 Dining Bracket, The Sci Fi Dine In! Join Chris and Matt as we take a deep-dive into one of the most entertainingly themed restaurants on Walt Disney World's property. Located in Hollywood Studios, this unique dining experience is a perennial favorite amongst younger and older WDW guests. From schlocky B-movies to 50s commercials, and even a few cli...

Sometimes a competitor is eliminated in the first round of March Madness, and that's just not fair. Therefore, we got the Fantastic Five back together to give the 32 restaurants that were eliminated in Round One to give them a second chance. Come and take a listen as Chris, Matt, Westley, Meg and Carson reunite to give the First Outs another chance. Did we get it right the first time? Did we g...

It's here! The final results of our March Madness 2026 Dining Bracket! Chris, Matt, Westley, Meg and Carson whittle down the remaining 32 Disney park restaurants until we make it all the way down to #1. Take a listen and see if your favorite restaurants made it to the final rounds.

It's that time of the year....AGAIN! It is the Mass Mouse Fans March Madness 2026 Bracket (part 1)! Join Chris, Matt, Carson, Meg and Westley as they try to whittle down 64 park dining options down to 32 in this first installment of the MMF March Madness 2026 tournament! Tune and and listen to see if some of your favorite Disney park establishment move on to Round 2, and follow along on massmo...

With the recent news of the passing of the wonderfully talented Canadian actress, Catherine O'Hara, Chris and Matt dedicate this episode to her memory. We discuss the history of the Canadian pavilion at Epcot, including the O, Canada 360 degree film, its successor Canada - Far and Wide, and the dining and entertainment options that you can find. Also, don’t forget to check out Great, Big, Beau...

It only took us almost a year, but we're finally ready to talk about our March Madness 2025 winner, the Carousel of Progress! Chris and Matt sit down to give an overview of this attraction, which was a project overseen by Walt himself. Join us, as well as John, Sarah, Patricia, Jimmy and Rover as we discuss one of the longest running shows in America. Also, don’t forget to check out Great, Big...

It's time to say good bye to the bad boys of Boston. On March 2, 2026, Rock N Roller Coaster will be closing, permanently removing Aerosmith as the lead act, and replacing them with the Muppets. Follow along as Chris and Matt take you through the history and facts of this fast-paced attraction. Are you sad to see Aerosmith go? Are you excited for the Muppets to move in? Don't forget to tak...

It's the final episode of 2025! Just in time for the end of the year, Chris and Matt discuss all of the New Year's Eve festivities that take place in and around the Walt Disney World resort. Come and take a listen, and comment if you've ever visited WDW during New Year's Eve. Also, we get another visit from Chris's annoying neighbor, Sonny Eclipse! Also, don’t forget to check o...

As we come to the end of 2025, a trove of 2026 Disney Parks news has been released, and Chris and Matt are here to talk about all the things coming up in the New Year. We've got opening time frames for attractions that have been closed for refurbishments, upcoming festivals, entertainment offerings and other parks experiences that are sure to thrill folks of all ages. Also, don’t forget to che...

We are continuing our 'Around World Showcase' series by adventuring this week to Mexico! Join Chris and Matt as we explore one of our favorite World Showcase pavilions. Its rich history, architecture, shopping, dining, and of course, it's main attraction, the Gran Fiesta Tour....we discuss it all! Come and take a listen and see if we talk about your favorite part of this wonderful pavi...

On this magic night! Chris and Matt travel back in time to discuss perhaps one of the greatest nighttime parades at the Magic Kingdom, the long but not forgotten SpectroMagic! Come and relive some of the moments from this spectacular and enchanting parade, with its lights, music, costumes and stories. Also, don’t forget to check out Great, Big, Beautiful World on YouTube and Instagram at GBB_World...

Like a grand and miraculous spaceship, the Mass Mouse Fans podcast takes a journey through the history and the present of Spaceship Earth, one of Epcot's opening day attractions located in one of the most recognizable structures. Join Chris and Matt as they do a deep dive into the history, the making of, and the ride system within one of our favorite attractions, Spaceship Earth. Oh yeah, don&...

Is this episode's title too long? Maybe. But is this an episode you should definitely tune into? Absolutely! Join Chris and Matt as they are joined by the Mass Mouse Fans March Madness crew, Westley, Carson and Meg, to right a wrong that may have taken place in March 2025. We take the resorts from our March Bracket that were eliminated in the first round and give them a second chance. It's...

Chris and Matt discuss the important park announcements that were made at this year's Destination D23 event held in August 2025 at Coronado Springs. We've got a castle being painted, a legendary artist consulting on Villains' Land, Nine Inch Nails music coming to the Magic Kingdom, and a Walt Disney animatronic coming to the Carousel of Progress. Also, a discussion about Supermarket Sw...

We're about to lose another great Walt Disney World attraction, and Chris and Matt give all the details of this beloved Animal Kingdom ride, its history, its design, and their thoughts and experiences of riding DINOSAUR. Come and take a listen and share your thoughts of this ride in the public Facebook group. Also, don’t forget to check out Great, Big, BeautifulWorld on YouTube and Instagram a...

We are continuing our discussion about being romantic in Walt Disney World. This time, Chris and Matt discuss romantic options within the WDW resorts. Come and take a listen as Chris and Matt review places around the resorts where you can spend some quality time with a loved one. They talk dining, great resorts to walk around, fun ways to spice up the trip and more! Oh yeah, and Chris breaks Matt...

This will be Part 1 of our 'Being Romantic' episodes, the next being Being Romantic at the WDW Resorts. In this episode, Chris and Matt discuss places and attractions in the Walt Disney World parks. There are some dark rides where you can cuddle up next to a loved one and just enjoy the ride together. Matt doesn't agree. Matt apparently wants to focus on the ride itself rather than be...