Mouse House Weekly

Most theme park restaurants often offer a variety of food options, including quick-service meals, sit-down dinners, and snacks. Many of those restaurants are themed to match the overall themed area of the park, and may feature décor and atmosphere that is designed to immerse guests in the park's theme. Some theme park restaurants also offer special dining experiences, such as character meals or di...

With the new year finally beginning, we have a lot to look forward to from Disney, but Disney is constantly releasing new stuff, and a lot of it, so how can you be sure what noteworthy content is coming? Well, that's exactly what this episode is for. This week, Blake & JJ tackle everything noteworthy coming from Disney in 2023, from anniversary celebrations and new park attractions, to new movies...

2022 gave all of us at Mouse House Weekly a lot of great moments and memories.  As we close up the year, each of our hosts take a moment to reflect on the year and share their favorite Disney moments from 2022.  From changes in Disney leadership, to the Disney parks, Disney Cruise Line, and Disney Plus, we pretty much have all of Disney covered in our episode.  Disney creates a lot of magic and wa...

Darrell has questions and we have answers! If you are a first-time cruiser or just want to know what to expect from Disney Cruise Line this episode is for you. Ben and Erica invite Darrell onto the podcast this week to discuss all of the unknowns as he prepares for his first sailing aboard the Disney Dream. Grab your pen and paper join us as we share our best tips for getting ready to set sail.   ...

Dance may have been used as a tool of social interaction that promoted cooperation essential for survival among early humans. Dance has been an important part of ceremony, rituals, celebrations and entertainment since before the birth of the earliest human civilizations. Many dances of the early periods were performed as a ritual to the Gods who ancestors believed needed to be kept entertained for...

After many years of licensing and streaming rights, the 2008 cartoon series The Spectacular Spider-Man, is not only available to stream on Netflix, but also on Disney+. That finally gives Blake a reason to force JJ to watch it, and allow an hour episode of Mouse House Weekly to exist all about the series. So in this week's episode, Blake and JJ are talking about the first season of arguably the be...

Does Disney still hold the magic against Universal's updated parks? Bryce recounts his recent trip to Orlando where he spends one day at Disney and one day at Universal. How do the parks compare in the world or rising ticket prices and bigger and bigger rides? This discussion plus a huge drop of Disney news on this week's episode of Mouse House Weekly!   Connect with Mouse House Weekly: Facebook c...

Throw out those pumpkins and hang those lights because Christmas time is here! No place has more spirit than Christmas in the Magic Kingdom. This week Ben and Erica jump in the podcasting sleigh and discuss two ways to experience Christmas in the Florida's original theme park. Bake some cookies, grab some hot cocoa, and cozy up to this week's episode! Connect with Mouse House Weekly: Facebook comm...

Since the opening of Disneyland in 1955 every park has faced some scary and bizarre moments- things that not even Walt Disney himself could have foreseen. From Yippies shutting down the park, a guest that assaulted Tigger, loaded weapons on rides, or ashes being spread inside the Haunted Mansion, there are many notable things to discuss. In this episode Rachel and Jeremiah spend some time explorin...

29 years after the first Hocus Pocus was released, the long desired sequel has been released, exclusively to Disney+. After it originally flopped commercially, Hocus Pocus has become a much beloved cult classic, so was Disney able to keep the magic of the first film in its 2022 sequel? That's what Blake and JJ are talking about this week, in celebration of Halloween coming in just a few days. Blak...

Colby is celebrating his 18th birthday, so he and Darrell are debating which Disney movie is the best from the year of his birth, 2004! As Bryce mentioned last week, 2004 wasn't a particularly strong year for Disney movies, BUT there are a few standouts! We've chosen The Incredibles and National Treasure to go head to head.  Colby will argue for The Incredibles and against National Treasure , whil...

All Disney parks require tickets to enter, however did you know that there are many special events that require a ticket to gain entrance? Halloween and Christmas events come to the front of your mind, but Disney holds special events all year. Bryce and David discuss their favorite special ticketed events they have attended as well as talk about all the events they would love to see in person. Joi...

From treehouse villas to cabin sheik, this week's episode has the most unique rooms you can find at Walt Disney World. Ben and Erica breakdown their Top 10 unique rooms at WDW, complete with budget-friendly options to a room so exclusive you may not even know it exists! Don't miss a room as you listen all the way to #1.  Connect with Mouse House Weekly: Facebook community Twitter Instagram Golden...

Once again the Halloween season has approached. This means pumpkin spice, scary decorations, and spooky movies. A lot of people prefer to watch very gory slasher movies like "A Nightmare on Elm Street" or John Carpenter's 1978 classic "Halloween". But as everyone knows, Disney is more family friendly. Whether you're feeling nostalgic or you're in the mood to enjoy a spooky family flick with loved...

The original trilogy of Star Wars movies are unanimously agreed to be the best of the three trilogies, but how do the prequels and sequels stand when put against each other? The prequels have gotten a lot of criticism for many years, with the prequels only recently being more praised than trashed, and the sequels have been a controversial discussion among the Star Wars fanbase since the release of...

D23 2022 took place last weekend and Disney gave us a lot to be excited about! They also gave us a lot to be confused, hopeful, optimistic, and disappointed about.  Bryce joins Darrell and Colby to discuss many of the announcements about Disneyland, Disney World, Disney movies, and Disney +. We'll talk about Avengers Campus, Tiana's Palace, Wondrous Journey, Mickey's Toontown, Haunted Mansion, Tro...

David gives us some great new offerings at Disney World and Disneyland while adding some tips and tricks along the way. The every other year D23 convention draws thousands of attendees to the Anaheim Convention Center. Each convention holds many new announcements for parks, TV, and film from the Walt Disney Company. Bryce and David give their top three predictions about what announcements will be...

Disney's newest cruise ship has so many surprises that Ben and Erica need a second episode to cover everything! Set sail with us once again as we discuss the multi-level pool deck, new bars & lounges, and the exciting addition of a grown-up salon and barber shop. Plus, hear a little about Ben's recent voyage aboard the Disney Dream, and how the Wish has affected the rest of the fleet. Cruising wit...

Over the decades Disney parks have been featured on film. Whether it is a full featured film like Saving Mr. Banks or an ABC sitcom like Full House , Disney has found a way to bring the excitement of the parks through this form of media. This idea does a lot for the parks. It brings awareness to the public about all the exciting things that can be experienced at one of the theme parks. It is obvio...

Blake and JJ are bringing something quite new to the table in this week's episode: a tier list. They've created a tier list of a majority of the most popular shows on Disney+, which include the Emmy-award winning Mandalorian to the most recent MCU show, Ms. Marvel. After talking about some of what they've done Disney lately, they jump into a quick explanation of a tier list, and get to work rankin...

The taste and sounds of New Orleans fill our bellies and ears this week! The Princess and the Frog is one of our favorite Disney animated movies. Is there a better way to talk about the music, characters, and story that we love than with a hot bowl of gumbo, a mouth watering beignet, or a thirst quenching mint julep?  No?  We didn't think so either.  This episode was an absolute joy to "research"...

Remember that first trip to Disney World when you were a kid? What if your first trip happens in your 30s??? Join Bryce as he interviews his wife Lauren who just took her first trip to Disney World as an adult. They discuss the highs and lows of traveling to Disney as an adult for the first time. Stick around as they talk their favorite drinks at EPCOT while drinking around the world. See the worl...

Disney's newest cruise ship, the Disney Wish, has set sail and Ben and Erica can't contain their excitement! Come along as we talk about the new and unique offerings aboard this unbelievably beautiful ship. The new experiences span everything from staterooms with different character touches, to new restaurants, and even a new grand hall. Warning! By the end of the episode you will be wishing upon...