Mouse House Weekly

Rachel and Jeremiah reach out to former Disneyland cast members and tell some stories that give an inside scoop on what it is like to work for Disney. Connect with Mouse House Weekly: Facebook community Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Voice feedback: (304) 837-2278

The soundtracks and scores play a big part in most of Disney's films, and in this week's episode, Blake and JJ discuss some of the best of them! They discuss their favorite soundtracks, and the most overrated and underrated soundtracks, for both animated and live-action Disney films. (Look out, unpopular opinions included!) They also discuss what they have done Disney lately, and some Disney news...

Is food one of your favorite things about visiting a Disney park?  Us too!  We had a strong hankering for some Disney food, but visiting the parks is totally out of the question right now.  So we decided if we can't go get Disney food, we'll bring Disney food to us!  Darrell and Colby picked up a copy of Mickey's Gourmet Cookbook and tried three recipes: Polynesian Luau Chicken, Beef Stew with Bis...

The dog days of summer are upon us and WDW just reopened!  Bryce and Carly discuss their favorite tips for beating the heat while traveling around the four parks (and water parks) at Walt Disney World.  Sit back, relax, and take a sip out of your favorite frozen drink on this week's episode of Mouse House Weekly! Connect with Mouse House Weekly: Facebook community Follow us on Twitter Follow us on...

Ben, Erica, and Laura Beth each pick 1 Table Service Restaurant, 1 Place to Shop, and 1 Place to Grab a Snack, thus describing their personal spectacular day at Disney Springs. Connect with Mouse House Weekly: Facebook community Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Voice feedback: (304) 837-2278

Today Rachel and Jeremiah review the 1954 Disney cinematic classic, "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea." This beloved take on Jules Vern's 1870 novel has captured the hearts of many Disney fans, so Rachel and Jeremiah decided it would be fun to watch the movie and talk about it. They mention things they like and disliked, plus talk about some fun facts about making the picture and what they would do on...

Splash Mountain is getting a retheme! In this week's episode, Blake and JJ are joined by fellow Mouse House Weekly member Bryce, to discuss the recent news of Splash Mountain being rethemed as Princess and the Frog at both Disneyland and Disney World parks. They discuss the history of both the ride and the controversial film it is based on, thoughts on the retheme, any ideas for the ride, and even...

A long time ago in this galaxy, one of the greatest movie sequels of all time was released.  With it, our world was introduced to new characters like Yoda and Lando Calrissian that we would come to know and love as much as Han, Leia, and Luke.  It also brought with it the iconic Imperial March and that much often misquoted scene revealing the identity of Luke's father. Joined by Bradley Netherton,...

Bryce and Carly discuss their trip to Disneyland Paris in 2015 along with some history of how the park came about and some tips for traveling to Disneyland Paris for international travelers. They also discuss differences in ride offerings, food offerings and how to navigate the park from an international traveler's point of view. Connect with Mouse House Weekly: Facebook community Follow us on Twi...

Planning a trip to Disney World and wondering how the new safety rules and crowd limitations will impact your visit? This week Ben, Erica, and Laura Beth talk about making the most of your Disney Coronacaction.   With new social distancing measures in place some rides are trending up and some are trending down.   Listen to this week's episode to find out where you should head in each park this sum...

Who is the greatest Disney Animated Villain? That is a very challenging question to answer!  To help determine who really is the nastiest of them all, Rachel and Jeremiah do a tournament-style bracket putting 16 top villains against each other. Download a copy of their bracket and play along as you listen! Disney Tip of the Week: Disney Themed Drinks   Cold Front Elsa's cocktail, the Cold Front, i...

Can a ride surpass the greatness of a Disney movie?  In this episode, Blake and JJ discuss which rides from Disneyland and California Adventure they enjoy more than its corresponding movie. All the movie selections in this episode are available to stream on Disney+, if you want to have an opinion of your own. Before getting into the main discussion, they discuss the recent news of Disney parks ope...

Magic Mirror on the wall, who's the best trivia nerd of all?  Get ready to find out in this week's episode!  Combining the game styles of Jeopardy, America Says, Name that Tune (sorta), and general trivia, we go all out in this trivia battle royale.  Which hosting team do you think will come out victorious?  Which single host will prove that they know more Disney trivia than any other Mouse Houser...

Bryce and Carly travel through all four theme parks at Walt Disney World and share their favorite all-time snacks to eat in each park. They also discuss some great snack options at the resorts and Disney Springs. Have a taste of Disney Magic on this week's episode of Mouse House Weekly! Connect with Mouse House Weekly: Facebook community Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram

There are so many wonderful shows at Disney World, it's impossible to see them all in one trip.  So which shows should you choose?  This week Ben, Laura Beth, and Erica play a game of Love It or Leave It to help you decide which shows are the best fits for your family. Connect with Mouse House Weekly: Facebook community Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Leave Voice Feedback : (304) 837-2...

With the recent change in CEO at Disney from Bob Iger to Bob Chapek, it seemed like an excellent time to explore the lineage of Disney CEOs.  In this episode of the podcast Rachel and Jeremiah will be paying tribute to former CEO Bob Iger and discussing the history of every Disney CEO from Roy Disney through Bob Iger.  

With everyone in the world being quarantined inside their homes, Blake and JJ decided to watch a couple new movies from Disney+. Blake has JJ watch Pixar's most recent movie, Onward, and JJ has Blake watch the nostalgic Bedknobs & Broomsticks. They come together in this week's episode to discuss both of their thoughts on each movie. They discuss their favorite characters, their expectations before...

Released in 1994, The Lion King became an instant box office success and spawned countless merchandise, video games, multiple television series', two sequels, and a broadway musical.  The soundtrack and songs are beloved by millions, and many consider The Lion King to be the best Disney movie of all time. So when Disney released a new photo-realistic version of The Lion King in 2019, it was obviou...

Quick service meals are a great way to grab a tasty meal when you don't have the time for a full-service restaurant.  However, just because these meals are quick does not mean they are absent of nutrition and flavor.  This week Bryce and Carly share their favorite quick service meals from each of the Walt Disney World parks! Magic Kingdom Pecos Bill's Menu - https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dinin...

The Disney parks are currently shut down, but Erica happened to be at Disney World the day they closed.  This week Ben and Laura Beth ask Erica about her recent trip to Walt Disney World.  Erica talks about being in the parks right before they closed down, all the great NEW experiences she enjoyed, and why there is a lot to look forward to when they reopen.   There truly is a Great Big Beautiful T...

We recently spent time at the 2020 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. This week we'll share be covering the event by sharing general info, history of the festival, and our thoughts about some of the things we tried.   General info: 2020 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival The festival includes a number of themed kiosks, each featuring food and beverages from a particula...

Disney+ has been out for a few months now, so Blake and JJ are here this week to discuss the future and ideas for Disney+! After a small discussion on a special attraction that has recently opened and a new Disney+ exclusive series in the works, your hosts discuss the content that hasn't yet appeared on Disney+ that has been personally noted by them, and what should be added to the service eventua...

I know what we're going to do today!  Let's get dangerous!  If you're like us, a smile just appeared on your face as nostalgia flooded your brain with fond memories of "Phineas and Ferb" and "Darkwing Duck."  This week Darrell and Colby take a look back at these two Disney classics and discuss what made them so great, why they are our favorite childhood Disney cartoons.  We also need your help to...

Taking an infant or toddler to a Disney park is a debated issue.  This week on Mouse House Weekly, Bryce and Carly discuss this issue and offer helpful tips on taking an infant and/or toddler to Walt Disney World.  How old should your child be before you take them to Disney World?  What's the best resort to stay at?  What do you bring in the park with you?  Where are the best places to change a di...

Our Disney Travel Planners can't stop talking Disney Resorts!  Choose your favorite list as Ben, Erica, and Laura Beth each give their Fab 5 WDW Resorts.  Wondering where to stay on your next WDW vacation?  This is the episode for you!  We break down what makes each of these a fabulous choice for budget, transportation, food, and more.  Check out the podcast for all the magical details! Get Help P...