Mouse House Weekly

Which Herbie movie is the best? Is it the 1968 original The Love Bug or the 2005 Herbie: Fully Loaded? This is a question that Jeremiah and Rachel will be exploring in this podcast. They compare characters, music and script. Which one will drive away with the checkered flag? Press play and find out!   Connect with Mouse House Weekly: Facebook community Twitter Instagram Voice feedback : (304) 837-...

When Raiders of the Lost Ark came out in 1981, it redefined the action/adventure genre in the film industry, and spawned the popular franchise we come to know and love today: Indiana Jones. Many people have watched the existing four films in the series, and generally enjoyed them very very much. However, the self-proclaimed "film fanatic" Blake, has never watched the series in its entirety. In thi...

Movie sequels aren't typically known for being better than their predecessor.  In fact, many would say that sequels aren't typically very good.  Fortunately, there are many movie sequels that are quite enjoyable and even a few that are better than their predecessor. But which movie sequel is the best?   This week we take a look at movie sequels all across the Disney catalog in an effort to crown o...

As we reach the end of 2021 and anticipate new Disney adventures in 2022, we want to stop and reflect on some of the best Disney experiences we had in 2021.  With the reopening of Disneyland, Walt Disney World celebrating its 50th anniversary, and a plethora of new content released on Disney+, there was plenty of opportunity for great moments with Disney this year.  Join us this week as each host...

This Christmas Rachel and Jeremiah visited many of the popular theme parks in Southern California in effort to find out how other parks compare to Disneyland. Obviously Christmas at Disney is special and other parks attempt to match that kind of magic, but is it worth spending your money to visit those other parks? This and many other questions will be tackled in this fun Holiday filled episode. C...

Ben is back from his DCL sailing aboard the Disney Magic, and it's time to talk cruise ship size! With two different classes of ships, and a third on the way in the Disney Wish, knowing what size ship floats your boat is so important. Join Ben and Erica as they break down the different areas of the ship, discuss which class gets the edge in each category, and ultimately what ship they are picking...

With Spider-Man: No Way Home just around the corner, you may be unprepared for what may unfold when the movie arrives in theaters December 17th. So, Blake is hosting this week's episode to tell you what you need to know, and which movies you should check out in preparation for what could possibly be the biggest Spider-Man movie of all time. After a bit of discussion on what he's done Disney this w...

What makes a good coaster?  How much does the thrill factor into the equation?  Does the theming or queue area make a difference?  For us, all of these things play a role in the overall experience of the ride, and therefore factor into how good the coaster is. This week Darrell and Colby give a brief history and statistical breakdown of every coaster at Disney World and Disneyland, before tossing...

Erica claims a Disney Cruise Line vacation is the best Disney trip you can take right now! This week we put the Disneyland vs. WDW debate on hold to discuss why DCL might be better than both. Laura Beth and Erica share details from their recent sailings aboard the Disney Dream, and Ben asks lots of questions as he prepares for his own upcoming cruise. Join us as we share what Disney is getting rig...

November 12th, 2021 marked the first ever Disney+ Day! Disney announced a plethora of projects for the major streaming platform Disney+ that day including announcements from Lucasfilm, Pixar, and Marvel. Bryce is joined by Blake to analyze and discuss all the new projects coming out in 2021, 22 and beyond. For more on the announcements see this link: https://www.androidauthority.com/disney-plus-da...

Should you buy the new Disneyland Magic Key passes? After multiple trips to Disneyland using their new Magic Keys passes, Rachel and Jeremiah are going to discuss what they like and dislike about the new program. Hopefully you can make a better informed decision after hearing their thoughts about the new system.   Connect with Mouse House Weekly: Facebook community Twitter Instagram Voice feedback...

"What If?" was the MCU's most recent television show, and it happens to be the MCU's first attempt at animation. Streaming exclusively on Disney+, the show tackles important moments in the MCU's Infinity Saga, but puts a twist on various of the choices made in the original films, changing the entire course of the universe. In this week's episode of Mouse House Weekly, Blake and JJ are discussing t...

  Disneyland is known as the happiest place on earth, but some would say Walt Disney World is the happiest place.  Four months ago Darrell, Colby, and their family took their first family vacation to WDW.  Now they've just returned from their first family vacation to Disneyland. The four of them sat down the day after they returned to talk about their experience at Disneyland and California Advent...

Disney World celebrated 50 years of operation on Oct. 1, 2021, but just how did the vacation kingdom come to pass? Bryce and David recount the history of Walt Disney World from the idea of buying land in central Florida to the expansion of the parks and resorts. David then discusses what it was like to be in Walt Disney World on the 50th and if going to Walt Disney World for a park anniversary is...

Ben, Erica, and Laura Beth have all 3 been on Disney vacations recently! While they set out to give your a trio of trip reports, Ben has a lot to say about Disneyland! Listen to hear his take on Disneyland, and find out if Erica and Laura Beth have time to talk about their Disney cruises. Plus, there is breaking news about Genie, Genie+, and Lightning Lanes! With so much going on these days at Dis...

Over the years there have been many Cinderella movies to follow Disney's 1950 animated original. This September another Cinderella comes out on Amazon, so in this episode Rachel and Jeremiah are joined by their daughter Elizabeth and they will discuss which movies they consider to be the best. They will all reveal their personal top 5 must see versions. Which list will provide the right fitting gl...

Disney+ has quite the selection of original films and series that are exclusive to the service. In this week's episode of Mouse House Weekly, Blake has chosen the Disney+ original, "Magic Camp," for JJ to watch and discuss, and in turn, JJ has given Blake "Behind the Attraction" to watch. After talking about what they have both done Disney lately (including meeting up at Disneyland together), they...

Food allergies can be fatal, so being able to travel to the Disney (and Universal) parks and safely eat is a major concern for families with food allergies.  This reality is known all too well for Colby, who has allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, and peas. This week Colby sits down with his dad, Darrell, and mom, Kari, talk about how they discovered Colby had severe food allergies, and what their fo...

Jungle Cruise starring The Rock and Emily Blunt that released in July is the latest in Disney films that are based on original theme park attractions. Bryce and David talk through the history of Ride to Film adaptions, the good, the bad, and the ugly (Haunted Mansion 2003?). Do you know all the movies based on Disney attractions? The guys also play armchair directors as they decide what will be th...

Fastpass is no more and the Genie will soon be out of the bottle. This week Ben, Erica, and Laura Beth welcome guest host Rachel Panhorst to help make sense of Genie+. How will this new system work, what are Lightning Lanes, and will Disney listen to the feedback about their new paid program? Join us as we dive into one of the biggest changes to the domestic Disney Parks in over a decade!  Connect...

Rachel and Jeremiah are once again doing another fun bracket. This time they are tackling Disney animated music. Joining them is their daughter Kristen who loves Disney music. 16 amazing soundtracks are put up against one another. Together the Mouse House hosts will determine which Disney soundtrack they believe is the best. Download a copy of the bracket here. Connect with Mouse House Weekly: Fac...

Okay, yes, so MAYBE Blake and JJ are doing another bracket battle. They swear, this'll be the last one from them for a while. However, in this week's episode, they're tackling a bracket battle of all of the MCU projects (movies and shows), breaking them all down to find their favorite MCU movie/show. After talking about what they have done recently, which heavily involve the parks, they get into b...

Visiting Universal Studios Orlando and Islands of Adventure are popular destinations for many who are in the area visiting Walt Disney World.  Colby and Darrell made their first visit to Universal Orlando in June, so this week they share what that experience was like.  Was the Velocicoaster as good as the hype?  Is the Express Pass worth the cost?  Is it possible to visit both Islands of Adventure...

Bryce and David just returned from a full week at Walt Disney World so naturally they have plenty to share! Restaurant reviews galore as they cover meals at Ohana, California Grill, and the Boathouse to name a few. They also discuss two once in a lifetime opportunities to take a VIP tour and visit Club 33 at Magic Kingdom. The parks are getting busier but fireworks are back too. Bryce and David di...

Beginning in October, Disney World will begin an 18 month celebration of its 50th anniversary!  Guests can expect to see many exciting things at each of the WDW parks, including EARidescent costumes and themes, makeovers to Cinderella's Castle, Spaceship Earth, Tower of Terror, and the Tree of Life, and more.  New experiences with Ratatouille and Epcot Play Pavilion, Space 220 restaurant at Epcot,...