MouseKast

Bringing added value to a Disney vacation. Whether it's extra perks for staying deluxe or finding ways to make a family vacation more affordable, on this episode of MouseKast, we'll discuss how Disney can bring more value to the vacation and help position the parks for long term success.

Welcome back for another Game Night!  We return to an old favorite - 20 Questions!  It's just Matt and Chuck with a lot of help from our live chat players!  Come play along!

Beginning June 28, guests wanting to ride Disney transportation buses to a resort from Disney Springs must have an active resort reservation, dining reservation or other event/activity reservation.  This decision has sparked considerable discussion both in favor and against this action.  On this episode of MouseKast, we'll wade into this brouhaha and examine the possible impacts that may result.

It's the final installment of our rearranging Walt Disney World series. On this episode, we'll rebuild Disney's Animal Kingdom. What current (or past) attractions will Chuck, Matt and Meaghan move to or take away from Walt Disney World fourth theme park?

Welcome to another Open Mic Night on MouseKast!  On this episode, Hawk, Matt, Meaghan and Chuck continue last week's conversation about changes coming to the Carousel of Progress, share some news about Monstropolis coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios, talk about constant changes currently taking place and some initial thoughts about bringing value back to a Walt Disney World visit.  

Recently, Disney announced sweeping changes coming to the Carousel of Progress starting in July, 2026.  On this episode of MouseKast, Thom Brewer, Carousel of Progress enthusiast, joins Chuck, Matt, Meaghan and Hawk to discuss the changes and what ways the overall concept could be adjusted.  It's a great big beautiful tomorrow on MouseKast!

We're back with another Game Night!  We're playing two truths and a lie - Epcot edition.  Chuck gives three statements.  Two are true, one is not (maybe only slightly wrong) - can you pick out the lie?

Welcome to another episode of Matt's Musings!  On this episode, we're taking aim at Epcot. How would we reorganize Walt Disney World second park? What attractions, dining, shows or experiences might we either bring (or bring back) from another park into Epcot, or remove from Epcot to another park?  Do you agree with the changes Matt, Hawk, Meaghan and Chuck would bring to Epcot?

Welcome to another Open Mic Night on MouseKast!  On this episode, Chuck Meaghan, Matt and Hawk discuss some of the new (or newly refurbished) attractions and events opening this summer at Walt Disney World.  Our viewers talk about some of their park planning strategies and we touch on park music.  Our viewers set the topics on this Open Mic Night!

"There's nothing free at Walt Disney World!"  While you might think that's the case, the reality is there are many free items and experiences for guests to enjoy at Walt Disney World.  From park maps, to free water, to experiences and more, Meaghan, Matt, Hawk and Chuck share some of their favorite freebies.

It's another Game Night on MouseKast!  This time we're playing three clues and an answer.  Chuck slowly provides three clues about a item at Walt Disney World.  Matt, Meaghan and Hawk, along with our live viewers, try to guess the answer - maybe before the third clue is revealed!  How will you do?

Disney recently announced the five songs that will play at the newly re-themed Rockin' RollerCoaster Starring the Electric Mayhem. We wanted to expand on that -- if we could set the playlist, what five songs would we choose?

For our final round of March Mouseness 2026, we'll look at the top 16 souvenirs at Walt Disney World.  From collectibles to apparel, low/no cost souvenirs and more - which will come out on top? There are a lot of souvenirs to be found at Walt Disney World, but which do Chuck, Hawk, Meaghan and Matt -- and our viewers -- think is the top souvenir?

Welcome to round 3 of March Mouseness!  On this round, we'll select the top of 16 Disney songs and soundtracks.  Which will come out on top?  It's all about the music on this week's edition of MouseKast!

We're back with another Game Night!  This time we're playing Two Truths and a Lie.  Chuck presents three statements about something at the Magic Kingdom.  Two of these statements are true and one is a lie.  Can you spot the lie along with Hawk, Meaghan and Matt?  Listen and find out!

Welcome to the 2026 March Mouseness tournament!  On this round, Matt leads Meaghan and Chuck through the top 16 Disney animated sidekick characters, who will be number one???

Welcome to the 2026 March Mouseness tournament!  On this round, Chuck leads Matt and Meaghan through the top 16 snacks at Walt Disney World!  From park exclusive snacks, to classic tasts, decadent delights and frozen favorites, which snack will be number one???

It's another Open Mic Night on MouseKast!  On this episode, Matt and Chuck join the listeners to discuss Thomas Mazloum's selection as the new chairman of Disney Experiences (including parks, cruise line, merchandizing, experiences and more) and what that might mean for Disney Parks.  We also discuss some of the partnerships we'd like Disney to persue for merchandizing, experiences, event and more...

The 2026 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival opens on March 4.  On this episode of MouseKast, Chuck, Meaghan, Matt and Hawk have a preview of the flora, fauna, fun and food included in this year's festival.  We also share some of our tips and tricks on how to get the most out of the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival.

We're back for another Game Night - Where Have You Heard This?  Be sure to have your headphones on!  Can you identify where this audio clip is from?  It could be a current or extinct attraction, show, experience, restaurant or anything else at Walt Disney World!  How many can you identify?

On this episode of MouseKast, Matt is musing about how we might rearrange Disney's Hollywood Studios (go back to show 108 for our rearrangement of the Magic Kingdom).  What attractions, dining, shows or experiences might we either bring (or bring back) from another park into DHS, or remove from DHS to another park?   Matt, Meaghan and Chuck come up with some interesting ideas and concepts -- what...

It's another Open Mic Night on MouseKast!  On this episode, Meaghan, Matt, Hawk and Chuck discuss their thoughts about Josh D'Amaro's selection as the new CEO of the Disney company and what we hope he will bring as the new CEO.  We also discuss creativity at Disney and a return to the "classics," the return of the Muppet Show and more!  Our viewers decide the topics on this episode of MouseKast.

With so many dining options at Walt Disney World, how can you decide which restaurants you shouldn't miss and which ones you should skip? On this episode of MouseKast, Chuck, Meaghan, Matt and Hawk review our top 5 Don't Miss dining options and our top 5 Just Don't restaurants.

It's game night on MouseKast!  We're starting a new game series -- guess the Disney detail.  Chuck provides some clues about a place, a thing, maybe a part of an attraction - and our hosts and online viewers try to identify the Disney detail.  Come play along!

On this episode of MouseKast, Matt is musing about how we might rearrange the Magic Kingdom.  What attractions, dining, shows or experiences might we either bring from another park into the Magic Kingdom, or remove from the Magic Kingdom to another park?   Matt, Meaghan and Chuck come up with some interesting ideas and concepts -- what do you think?