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Over time there have been many leading male characters in Disney animation. Sometimes they play the role of the dashing Prince that saves the day, and other times they serve the role of taking from the rich and giving to the poor. As time has blossomed the male role has changed. In beauty and the beast the beast himself needed Bell to save him. Robin Hood spent most of his time in the story trying...

Hello There. With the recent conclusion of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series on Disney+, it only made sense to dedicate some time to discussing the show. Blake and JJ share their raw, untamed thoughts on the show as a whole. They look over every part of the series and explain what the show did well, and what it could have done better. Do you agree with their thoughts? Do you think they were too critical?...

Nighttime festivities are back in full swing and Disneyland feels completely magical again! Darrell and Colby visited Disneyland and California Adventure earlier this month and experienced The Main Street Electrical Parade, Fantasmic!, Disneyland Forever, and World of Color. Each of these shows are truly spectacular and reminded us of what was missing from our last few Disneyland visits.  While we...

Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 unloaded a massive amount of Lucasfilm news and updates on our favorite Jedi, Sith, and droids. Bryce is joined by Blake this week as they recap all the major announcements of games, books and most importantly tv shows and movies coming out of the Lucasfilm Studio. From Willow to Darth Vader and Andor to Indiana Jones, the announcements were exciting and surprisi...

Continuing the discussion on best practices in planning your Walt Disney World vacation in 2022, Ben and Erica begin to outline the nuts and bolts associated with traveling to Disney in today's climate.  With so many changes you won't want to miss the integral components like Park Pass Reservations, utilizing the My Disney Experience App and more.  Have you heard of Disney's Magic Mobile?  Can you...

Easter eggs are all over Disney movies and parks, and there are so many to uncover! Even if you are a big Disney fan, I bet there are still some hidden secrets you might not know. In this episode, Jeremiah and Rachel have a very special guest who loves Disney and all of its hidden treasures. Kristen (Jeremiah and Rachel's daughter) joined to discuss some of the Easter eggs she uncovered in a few o...

Disney Parks have always been about renovating and updating their parks and lands to make sure they fit with the modern times and interests of pop culture. But what if Disney scrapped everything in each land, and rethemed and redesigned everything?! This week, JJ and Blake are putting themselves in the place of Disney to determine what new attractions and restaurants they'd replace with the origin...

When George Lucas released Star Wars on May 25, 1977, he nor anyone else imagined it would impact the world in such a monumental and profound way.  Now 45 years later, we enjoy a world with 10 follow-up live action movies, and over a dozen TV series inspired by the universe revealed in this first movie. But how well does the original hold up?  What is its legacy?  How has the music and special eff...

Some say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, while others skip it altogether. Walt Disney World has incredible options for breakfast from character meals to quick bites in the parks. Bryce and David run through their favorite breakfast spots around all four parks and the WDW resorts. Will your favorite breakfast or brunch location make their list or do you skip breakfast and head stra...

Planning a trip to WDW in 2022 is confusing at best! Things have changed dramatically in the past couple of years. When should you start planning? How long should you stay? How will you get to/from WDW property? What type of tickets do you need? Join Ben and Erica as they begin a deep dive into the planning do's and don'ts in the new era of WDW vacations. A Disney vacation can still be highly enjo...

After the success of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in 1937, Walt Disney sought out other stories to adapt into feature films, with Beauty and the Beast being among the stories he considered. Attempts to develop the Beauty and the Beast story into a film were made in the 1930s and 1950s, but were ultimately given up because it "proved to be a challenge" for the story team. Decades later under the...

Now, look: Blake and JJ have recently been doing a lot of reviews and bracket battles, which are great, but, it's about time they changed it up a bit by talking about something new. They're taking a shot at something far more different and new: Disney-themed Would You Rather! This week, JJ has come prepared with 20 Would You Rather questions, all based around Disney. These questions are based on D...

Character Meet and Greets are BACK in the parks! Bryce and David discuss how COVID19 directly impacted character meet and greets. They list out their favorite all time interactions with characters and discuss what meet and greets they would like to see in the future. Who are your favorite characters to meet in the parks? What characters do you think Disney should add as meet and greets? From Launc...

Dole Whip Habanero Lime Nachos, Key Lime Easter Cupcakes, and Easter Minnie Bunny Pinatas are just a few of the new bites available this Spring at Walt Disney World! Join Ben and Erica as they share these and many more new bites that are making their debut across the parks, resorts, and Disney Springs. Plus, if you like warm hugs or trash pandas then you don't want to miss this week's Disney News...

Sports have a way of drawing us in, compelling us to pick sides, assemble friends, and yell encouragement at people we've never met.  Sport-themed movies stir up many of these same emotions, and even have a way of filling us with nostalgia.  Disney has created some wonderful sport movies throughout the years, but which of them reigns supreme?   Rachel and Jeremiah have assembled 16 of Disney's top...

Disney has released many, many movies in the many years it's been around, with some of their films being some of the most favored and beloved movies of all time. This week, Blake and JJ pick out the Disney-owned films in IMDB's best films of all time list, and put them into a, you guessed it, bracket for them to go through and pick out their favorites in another bracket battle. Blake and JJ make s...

Disney has been making magical movies with magical songs for decades. But which Disney song is the most sing alongable?  To tackle this question in under an hour, we had to first establish some ground rules.  For our battle this week, we only considered Disney animated movies, and only one song per movie was allowed in the competition.  We then narrowed the field down to 16, and those 16 made up o...

When the Galactic Starcruiser was announced, the world couldn't wait to see what Disney would do with a fully immersive Star Wars experience. Last week the world got to see what Disney created to mixed reviews. Bryce and Blake discuss their reactions to the announcement and media reviews of the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser. They then take the hotel into their own hands and play "Armchair Imagine...

The time to Rediscover Epcot is upon us! This week Ben and Erica talk about riding Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, eating at La Creparie, Harmonious, Space 220, the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind, and more. Plus Ben offers the worst tip of the day in MHW history! Connect with Mouse House Weekly: Facebook community Twitter Instagram Voice feedback : (304) 837-2278    

It's February and love is in the air!  Disney is known for telling great stories combined with great songs.  Of course, that means Disney has created some of the best romantic moments in cinema. Which romantic moments jump to your mind first?  How do you rank them?  Jeremiah and Rachel talk about their favorite romantic moments from Disney and Pixar animated movies, and share their top 10 romantic...

Disney+ has just wrapped up its newest exclusive television show based in the Star Wars universe, focusing on the popular character, Boba Fett. Book of Boba Fett, regardless of your feelings on the show, brings up a lot to discuss. And that's what brings about Blake and JJ's episode this week. Once we get past what we've done Disney recently, we jump right into discussing the show, episode-by-epis...

Wintertime at Disneyland brings a different experience than other times of the year and with it, advantages and disadvantages.  If you're looking for cooler weather, smaller crowds, shorter wait times, and the celebration of Lunar New Year , then visiting Disneyland in January or February is something you should consider.  However, you'll also need to be aware that the park hours are much shorter,...

Bryce returns from a week-long vacation with 5 adults and 4 kids under the age of 6 at Disney World. He recaps the highs and inevitable lows of traveling with a multi-family unit during the holiday season. David returns from running the 2022 Walt Disney World Half Marathon and spending 7 days at Disney! Bryce and David talk about the ins and outs of two very different trips at Disney World. They a...

Walt Disney World is just for kids, right? Wrong! There is so much for more to experience than characters and rides. Erica and Ben are here to tell you about All Things Adult at WDW. From classy resorts, to romantic restaurants, to special tours and after hours events, there are so many things to discover on an adults only vacation. Join us as we share why you may want to leave the kids at home fo...