MouseLife Podcast

In which the crew wonders why we need a Na'vi translator if there are no Na'vi in Pandora, explores the new My Disney Experience app and covers the rest of the week's news before diving into the future of Walt Disney World with looks at Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios (will it even still be named Hollywood Studios?) in WDW's 50th Anniversary Year of 2021. We’d love to hear from YOU, the Mouse...

In which the crew discusses all the week's news including a new Pixar Concert at Hollywood Studios and expanded Extra Magic Hours at Animal Kingdom over the summer, but then falls down the #flavorballs rabbit hole when the new Pandora restaurant menus come up. We’d love to hear from YOU, the MouseLife Podcast listener, with comments, questions, suggestions or whatever! Contact The MouseLife Podcas...

In which the crew presents a field of 64 WDW Restaurant Contenders and votes them down to one Champion. You can visit our new website at www.mouselifepodcast.com and download a bracket of your very own to play along with the MouseLife crew! The results bracket will also be available. Some of our choices may destroy what little credibility this podcast had amongst the DisTwitter public, but that's...

A short discussion of future live action remakes in which we cast pretty much the entirety of Dumbo. Enjoy!

In which the crew helps a family with two pre-schoolers begin planning its first trip to Walt Disney World! We cover what to bring to the parks, which attractions are must-dos and whether or not we parents should "encourage" our little ones to face rides that scare them, how late toddlers can be kept out, managing lines with little ones, strollers and much more. We also hit all the week's news and...

In which the crew looks into Madame Leotta's crystal ball to see what Disney looks like in her 50th Anniversary Year of 2021. With all the announced, and rumored, changes and additions we wanted to put it all together and see what the future of Disney World might actually look like. We managed to cover Disney Springs, resorts and transportation -- we'll be covering the parks in a future episode. S...

In which MouseLifer Jeff and his lovely and talented wife Lisa take you live to Planet Hollywood and Paddlefish in Disney Springs. It's just like being there........sort of.

In which we hear all about Kathy's Disney Cruise and Jeff's non-park Disney weekend as well as all the news you need. We cover price hikes, a new behind the scenes tour at Animal Kingdom, a new special fireworks event at California Grill, and new character dining at the Boardwalk. John is encouraged to hug an elephant and we debate the merits of "Sunday gravy". Join us in the MouseLife! We’d love...

In which the crew welcomes its first guests to the show--Jen and Nick, parents of a family of five spending a week Walt Disney World in October and staying on property for the first time. We discuss Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, October Florida weather, wrangling young children through the magic, dining at Disney Springs, the FastPass+ tier system, Rider Swap, Memory Maker, Jedi Training...

In which MouseLifer Jeff and his lovely and talented wife Lisa take you with them on the Highway In The Sky Dine Around. Get the low down on the food, the drink, and the fun. Is it worth $150 a person? Is it hurried? Can Lisa remember the name of tour all night? Jeff and Lisa bring you along and find out. Also, all the news you need, some happy and some sad. We’d love to hear from YOU, the MouseLi...

In which the crew has a week off so we offer up some of the more off-the-rails conversations that didn't make past episodes. We touch on service monkeys and getting jiggy in the Family Bathroom as well as all the week's news....did you hear we have a date for Pandora: The World of Avatar? Well we do! So strap in and enjoy a bit of craziness....MouseLIfe Style We’d love to hear from YOU, the MouseL...

In which the crew tries to explain what a "Personal Shopper" does to the two guys, looks at the opening of Paddlefish and Planet Hollywood at Disney Springs, discusses the Paint With A Disney Artist experience and completely geeks out over the upcoming Disney movies, particularly Beauty and the Beast and Star Wars: The Last Jedi. We’d love to hear from YOU, the MouseLife Podcast listener, with com...

In which the crew notes the return to Animal Kingdom of critters many of us never knew were gone, shares new dates for the Highway in the Sky Dine Around, discusses a happy hour coming to an old stand-by at Disney Springs and goes over the menu of a fancy-dancy (and quite pricey) brunch at Citricos. We also discuss the possible ramifications of an announced expansion to Disney’s Caribbean Beach Re...

In which the crew previews the Swan and Dolphin Good and Wine Festival and some sweet Valentines Day specials and says goodbye to the Tomorrowland Cabanas. We also address listener questions about the future of Wishes, the new park opening show and much, much more! We’d love to hear from YOU, the MouseLife Podcast listener, with comments, questions, suggestions or whatever! Contact The MouseLife P...

In which the crew pays tribute to Alan Mize, co-host of The Enchanted Tiki Talk Podcast, who died suddenly Christmas Eve leaving a wife and months-old baby girl. The Disney podcast community, including our crew, took the loss hard and has been trying to help with a campaign to raise funds for Alan's daughter Grace to go to college. If you are interested, you can donate here: https://www.gofundme.c...

In which the crew shares heart-warming stories of Christmas gifting, discusses the best holiday activities at WDW, debates the merits of expanded adult beverage options in the Magic Kingdom, and covers all the other news of the week. We’d love to hear from YOU, the MouseLife Podcast listener, with comments, questions, suggestions or whatever! Contact The MouseLife Podcast: mouselifepodcast@gmail.c...

In which the crew debates the merits of new Star Wars experiences, wishes hes they could get the cool new runDisney medals without having to be chased by the horrifying Balloon Ladies in the process, and let's you know ALL you need to know about Annual Passes. Contact The MouseLife Podcast: mouselifepodcast@gmail.com Live the MouseLife on Twitter: @mouselifepod Or on Facebook https://www.facebook....

In which the crew discusses new bus service between the parks at a premium price; wonders what a $12 million hotel lobby would look like; gets all excited for the 2017 Flower & Garden Festival and the new Highway In The Sky Dine Around; wonders why all the outrage about the Spaceship Earth Death Star transformation; and shares its favorite under-appreciated Disney attractions We’d love to hear fro...

In which the crew turns a discussion of the new Lily Belle Dessert Party into a tribute to Tom Sawyer Island, delves into the future of Epcot with the arrival of a new Arts Festival and extended Food and Wine, and kicks off the holiday shopping season with a roundtable about favorite stores in Walt Disney World. We’d love to hear from YOU, the MouseLife Podcast listener, with comments, questions,...

The crew has its hands full with a flood of Destination D news including a new ticket option, Magic Bands 2, Star Wars Land, Avatarland, and ton of smaller tidbits. An impending Epcot refurb leads to a discussion of what new country should be added to World Showcase. Join us for a lively discussion ranging from Flava Flav to Joe Rohde....you know, the normal Disney stuff! We’d love to hear from YO...

In which the crew discovers what Disney Quest is all about, discusses drone.....I mean Flying Robot shows, predicts the timing of the first public Rivers of Light show, gets all excited for continued food booth offerings in Epcot, and delves into a bit of UnBuilt Disney History with a discussion of the Disney's America theme park. Join us for a rollicking ride! We’d love to hear from YOU, the Mous...

In which the crew discusses the Liberty Tree Tavern, Dr. Strange, the Jingle Cruise and the Christmas Specials coming to the parks and your television. Food plays a big part as well as tips on navigating the holidays in the parks. We hear three trip reports and learn of the runDisney Balloon Ladies before delving into what park to visit if you had only one day in Disney World. Bring your appetite...

In which the crew experiences technical difficulties resulting in a hodge-podge of previously recorded but as of yet unused segments. We discuss how the Rivers of Light Dining Package rumor started, how Disney Travel Agents work and why you might benefit from using one, places to vacation Disney-style outside of parks and cruises, and the super-fancy, Disney developed Golden Oakes subdivision. Enj...

In which the crew celebrates Hollywood Studios' new Christmas show, finds out just who the heck Elena of Avalor is prior to her meeting and greeting in the Magic Kingdom, geeks out over the newest Rogue One trailer and shares their favorite Disney Halloween movies. We’d love to hear from YOU, the MouseLife Podcast listener, with comments, questions, suggestions or whatever! Contact The MouseLife P...

In which the crew talks Hurricane Matthew, the flurry of live-action re-makes coming from Disney Studios, Muppet mobile labs, and a new face coming to the Hall of Presidents. We also share both our own and our audience's Scary Disney Moments. There are a few digressions into goats and exploding pelicans, but that happens when you're living the MouseLife! We’d love to hear from YOU, the MouseLife P...