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Over the last 50 years, Disney television shows and movies have been responsible for launching countless stars. Some Disney stars remain in the public eye, while others fade away. In this episode Jeremiah and Rachel take a close look at individuals whose careers were made big because of Disney. They discuss each person's beginnings and what they are doing now. Join in the fun conversation, you wil...

It's another episode with some great Mouse House Weekly content, and today Blake and JJ are going on a very unique and out-of-the-ordinary route and doing a bracket battle. This time, they're joined by the fantastic and far superior member of the Mouse House, Jeremiah, to fill out the bracket that JJ has created, featuring the most nostalgic sounds in the Disneyland Park. After getting past what t...

We just returned from our very first trip to Disney World! Darrell and Colby sit down with the other two members of their family (Kari and Addi) to talk about their recent family vacation to WDW and Universal Studios. Each member of the family shares their highlights of each park, as well as what they liked about their time at Disney's Riviera Resort, Saratoga Springs Resort, and Universal's Hard...

Planning your first Disney family vacation is no simple task.  That's why Magical Vacation Planners like Ben, Erica, and Laura Beth are available to help families get the most out of their Disney vacation and avoid rookie mistakes.  This week these MVPs welcome Darrell to their episode, and talk to him about the lessons he learned from planning his family's first WDW vacation. Focusing mostly on t...

Walt Disney was a known patriot and that love of America reverberated in Disneyland. From Main Street USA to Liberty Square, the heartbeat of America lives at Disney Parks. Celebrate the Fourth of July with the best Patriotic moments and attractions at Disney Parks. Bryce and David recount their favorite moments and attractions at the parks that spark that spirit of America! Connect with Mouse Hou...

When Disney bought FOX, Anastasia became a Disney princess in the same way Princess Leia did.  The 1997 FOX animation film staring Meg Ryan, John Cusak, Kelsey Grammar, Bernadette Peters, Angela Lansbury, Christopher Lloyd, Hank Azaria, Liz Callaway and, Jim Cummings. Based on the real-life story of Anastasia, the Rachel and Jeremiah talk about how the movie compares to the actual events, and the...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has moved into a whole new corner of media: our televisions. This year, we've seen the release of the MCU's first (canon) television series debut on Disney+, WandaVision and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. In this week's episode, Blake and JJ are here, discussing both of these shows, talking about their pros and cons, and giving our own personal praises and critiqu...

We're going to Disney World! Okay maybe that's not as big of a deal for some of the other hosts here on Mouse House Weekly, but for Darrell and Colby, it's the first time our family has traveled to the parks.  If you're a first timer to WDW, you're probably feeling as overwhelmed as we are. This week we share tips on how we prepared for our fist Disney trip that we think you'll find helpful, AND w...

It's getting HOT down in Florida (well it always is). Bryce and David review their top treats and snacks to help you stay cool while you are touring the parks! They also have an update on Disney news for the week!   Connect with Mouse House Weekly: Facebook community Twitter Instagram Voice feedback : (304) 837-2278

Have you heard about the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line?! The Disney Wish was recently unveiled, and our traveling trio of Ben, Erica, and Laura Beth are here to tell you all about it! Listen as we discuss the brand new World Class Dining options, Kid's Clubs, Adult Exclusive Options, and more. This is an episode that will have you ready to set sail and see all your wishes come true aboard...

After returning to Disney World for the first time since 2006, Rachel and Jeremiah share a few things that they noticed that are different between the original Disneyland and Florida's Magic Kingdom. They also talk a little about their trip back to Walt Disney World, and mention some of the nice things a trip to Disneyland can offer. Connect with Mouse House Weekly: Facebook community Twitter Inst...

Disneyland will never be a finished park; it'll always be expanding and improving. So in this week's episode, Blake and JJ are looking at the Disneyland Park, and looking for ways that could possibly improve the park. We're going through the park, land by land, and looking at the attractions and other highlights of the lands and considering what could be changed, and what could be added that could...

Mary Poppins is one of the most beloved movies of all time and this week we're talking all things Mary Poppins! Colby and Darrell take a look at the original Mary Poppins movie, along with Saving Mr. Banks and Mary Poppins Returns.  Our tip of the week shares every way (we know of) to experience Mary Poppins in the parks, AND a couple of bonus ways you can experience Mary Poppins on Disney Plus! ...

This week David and Bryce discuss Disney news from the week! During the main segment, David and Bryce answer a pivotal question: What is the first attraction you would take a first time Disney guest on from each park around the globe? A classic ride? A dark ride? A thrill ride? Some of the answers may surprise you! Connect with Mouse House Weekly: Facebook community Twitter Instagram Voice feedbac...

Ready for a travel agent trip report?! This week Ben asks Erica and Laura Beth about their recent trip to Walt Disney World. Listen to hear what happens at a travel agent conference, what travel agents really think about different resorts, and what's new in the theme parks. Plus, there is really big news out of Disney that any cruise fan won't want to miss!    Connect with Mouse House Weekly: Face...

To prepare for the reopening of Disneyland, Rachel and Jeremiah will talk about some of those delightedly treats that they have been missing while the parks have been closed. Join them and learn what they can not wait to eat again. Connect with Mouse House Weekly: Facebook community Twitter Instagram Voice feedback : (304) 837-2278

In celebration of Disneyland opening up soon, and with March Madness recently concluding, Blake and JJ have decided to do a draft day of Disneyland attractions and restaurants! Blake and JJ will take turns choosing 20 of the best Disneyland attractions and restaurants that must be visited in our ideal best trip to Disneyland. When an attraction or restaurant has already been chosen, it cannot be s...

Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars have created some of the best heroes and villains of all time.  Every hero and villain needs a sidekick, so that means some of the best sidekicks of all time all reside within the house of mouse.  We narrowed our list down to the top 16 non-humanoid sidekicks, and then put them into a March Madness style bracket.  Who will win?  Hit that play button and find out. Want...

David is BACK from WDW and what is new? He will give us trip highlights and we will cover all Disney news from around the world. Connect with Mouse House Weekly: Facebook community Twitter Instagram Voice feedback : (304) 837-2278

Do you love to eat, but hate having to make reservations 60 days in advance? Like to wait until the savory smell of a Mickey pretzel wafts into your nose? Well, sit back and relax, because today we are telling you our favorite places to eat in WDW without a reservation. Ben, Erica, and Laura Beth take a tour around all four theme parks and Disney Springs to educate you on the best places to stop f...

Is it even possible to rank the Disney princesses? In this episode of the podcast Rachel and Jeremiah will be trying to answer the question, who is the greatest animated Disney Princess? To help determine who really is the fairest of them all, they do a tournament style bracket putting 16 of the top Princess against each other. Connect with Mouse House Weekly: Facebook community Twitter Instagram...

Get ready listeners, for this episode is not for the faint of heart. Blake and JJ decided to rank every Star Wars movie this week, and we did nothave the same results. We rank the Star Wars movies from beginning from the bottom at 11 and going all the way up to our number 1, while discussing why we placed the movie where we did, using a Google Sheet we used that ranks the movies for us by taking i...

After Soul came out on Christmas Day 2020, and we loved it so much, we got to thinking...where does Soul rank among the rest of Pixar films.  Of course, that led us to wondering how we'd even rank all the Pixar films.  So we set out to refamiliarize ourselves with each Pixar movie, and become familiar with any of them we hadn't yet seen.  After that, we each assembled our own lists ranking each Pi...

With a MASSIVE winter storm hitting the south, Bryce takes the opportunity to look at the best Cold Scenes and experiences at Disney Parks. Grab a warm drink and listen in to this week's episode of Mouse House Weekly! Connect with Mouse House Weekly: Facebook community Twitter Instagram   Voice feedback : (304) 837-2278  

This week Ben, Erica, and Laura Beth are giving you an overview of Disney's Riviera Resort! Darrell and Colby will be calling this their home away from home later this summer, so we wanted to give them a sneak peek. Come along as we cover the resort's theme, rooms, dining and transportation. This could be the perfect spot for your next Disney vacation! Connect with Mouse House Weekly: Facebook com...