The Mickeyphile Podcast: Disney World News, Tips & Disney Cruise Line Reviews

Send us Fan Mail The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 234 -  This week is the Fifth Anniversary of The Mickeyphile Podcast, and we spent the weekend at Destination D23 at Coronado Springs Resort.  There was news about upcoming movies, an update to Carousel of Progress, upcoming treats for Christmas and the Festival of the Holidays, and some information about Cinderella Castle and the upcoming Villains...

Send us Fan Mail The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 233 -  The Crush AP magnet is now available for pickup. Beak and Barrel reservations have finally gone live, and there is new Halloween decor in the Magic Kingdom. And we will review our stay in a One Bedroom Villa at Disney’s Old Key West Resort. This is episode 233 of the Mickeyphile Podcast.   Beak and Barrel Menu Prices   EPCOT International Foo...

Send us Fan Mail The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 232 - The new Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away parade started with a surprise opening on July 18.  We’ve seen the parade a few times now and we have some thoughts.  There’s a Gift Card offering for new annual pass purchases, a change coming to Hollywood Studios, and breakfast at Chef’s de France?  All this and more on episode 232 of The Mickey...

Send us Fan Mail The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 231 -  Christmas is coming to Walt Disney World.  Dates and ticket prices have been announced for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Jollywood Nights.  We have the list of events for Festival of the Holidays at EPCOT and Animal Kingdom’s Holliday offerings, as well as Disney Springs and the return of most of the Gingerbread Houses.  On episode...

Send us Fan Mail The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 230 -   V.I. Passholder Days bring 40% dining discounts. The Hall of Presidents finishes its refurb, Rivers of America, the Liberty Belle, and Tom Sawyer’s Island close for good, and even more Magic Kingdom attractions will be closed this summer.  We spent a rainy afternoon at Geo-82 and the new DVC lounge in Magic Kingdom, and have reviews.  On epi...

Send us Fan Mail The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 229 -   We have more updates on attraction opening and closing dates, including Test Track, The Boneyard, and….a parking lot.   Is Jollywood Nights returning for 2025?  There are hints.  A Disney Dwarf is meeting guests at the Germany Pavilion, and a beloved pianist has changed locations.  All of this and more on episode 229 of The Mickeyphile Podca...

Send us Fan Mail The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 228 -   Flavors of Florida returns to Disney Springs, Communicore is undergoing another transformation, and a new character meet is coming to the Germany Pavilion.  We have an official date for the Disney Starlight:  Dream the Night Away Parade, and with it a return to some old rules.  We have official word on when the Rivers of America and its attr...

Send us Fan Mail The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 226 -  Two new shows are opening in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and we were there for a special preview.  How did Disney do creating a new Villain’s show?  Which Villain is most misunderstood?  Are you still going to get soaked watching The Little Mermaid? And how cool IS the new Reclaimed and Reforged Lightsaber at Savi’s Workshop?  We answer these...

Send us Fan Mail The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 226 -   We got the chance to stay at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort on the way home from our trip on the Disney Dream.  We’ll review the room, restaurant, and amenities, and discuss our pros and cons for this unique, off-site beach resort.    We are joined by our friends Ric and Brandi Forbes to discuss the upcoming Main Street 16 Challenge this weekend...

Send us Fan Mail The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 225 - After our trip on the Disney Magic to Lookout Cay, we boarded the Disney Dream for 5 more nights in the Bahamas with stops in Nassau, Castaway Cay, and Lookout Cay.   More great food, shows, and adventures were sure to come, and a bunch of new friends, too.     There’s news about GEO-82 at EPCOT and new promotions for DVC purchases, along with...

Send us Fan Mail The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 224 - It’s Magic on the High Seas this week.  Disney Cruise Line Magic.  We’re celebrating Easter in the Caribbean aboard the Disney Magic with great food, amazing shows, and a new island paradise at Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point.   Theirs news at V. I. Passholder days returning, the lobby at Grand Floridian, and some new additions at Animal Kingd...

Send us Fan Mail The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 223 -  We got a chance to experience some of the great offerings at the Cabins at Fort Wilderness.  From fireworks viewing on the beach, to dining and drinks at Trail’s End and Crocket’s Tavern, and an on and off-road Segway tour and sightseeing around the campground.  There’s news from around the parks, including new shows, and deals, and the retur...

Send us Fan Mail The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 222 -  This week, we finish with days 5, 6, and 7 of our cruise on the Disney Treasure.  There’s dinner at Worlds of Marvel and the Day of the Dead at Plaza de Coco.  We had a day at sea and a stop at Castaway Cay.  And we saw two great shows.  Plus, there’s news from EPCOT, Disney Cruise, Disney Springs, and more on episode 222 of the Mickeyphile P...

Send us Fan Mail Part 1:  Karen and Scott discuss the first 5 days of their cruise on the Disney Treasure, including stops in Tortola, British Virgin Islands and St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands.  We talk about food, Magician Jess!ca Jane, the show Disney Seas the Adventure, and more food.  Including the Concierge Level (and Lounge)!  Live from St Thomas, USVI.   Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook...

Send us Fan Mail The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 220 -   The Foodie Guide for the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival has been released.   There’s a new themed area at the Festival repping two beloved resorts, and a controversial show has been extended until this summer.  We have an official closing date for It’s Tough to be a Bug, and Moana 2 makes its small screen debut on Disney Plus next month. ...

Send us Fan Mail The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 219 -  We spent a weekend in the wilderness - Fort Wilderness.  We went glamping for 4 nights in the new Cabins at Fort Wilderness Resort, experienced the high-spirited music-and-comedy Hoop de Doo Revue, and even used Disney transportation.  Disney may have finally acknowledged a mistake they made at Disney Springs, we have some updates for you run...

Send us Fan Mail The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 218 - Have you ever wondered what the concierge experience on a Disney Cruise is like?  We got a taste this weekend.  We are just back from 3 nights on the Disney Wish, with stops in Nassau and Disney’s Castaway Cay.  Was the upgrade worth the hype?  And what did we think of the Wish after our second time aboard?  We’re cruising our way to episode 2...

Send us Fan Mail The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 217 - It was Marathon weekend at Walt Disney World, and we will share a different perspective on the event.  There’s DVC news about banking and borrowing, a new DCL ship class is revealed, the menus for Festival of the Arts are released, and refurbishments will temporarily close a beloved restaurant and pool.  All this and more on episode 217 of The...

Send us Fan Mail     The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 216 -   We’ve entered 2025, and the Holiday season is winding down at Walt Disney World.  This week, we’ll discuss what the New Year’s Celebrations were like at EPCOT and Magic Kingdom, from both inside the park and outside.  Also, there are announcements about new discounts on resort stays, free dining, and is a 2-person single rider line reall...

Send us Fan Mail The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 215 -   We will catch up this week on our wild December at Disney World, with Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, and the Candlelight Processional with Gary Sinise.  We went to Hollywood Studios for an afternoon, tried to go to Oga’s Canteen, and spent a day at Epcot.   We’ll also discuss our most recent 4-night stay at All Star Music, and review M...

Send us Fan Mail The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 214 -   On this episode, we’ll review our stay at Port Orleans: Riverside.  How does it match up against our favorite DVC resorts?  Better than we remembered, actually.  We had dinner at Garden Grill, got pastries in Norway, and sampled some of the new offerings from the kitchens at the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays.   We paid another...

Send us Fan Mail The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 212-   The much anticipated Moana 2 hits theaters, and we got a first look thanks to D23.  Is it a hit or miss?  We will give our mostly spoiler-free review.  And Scott got to Discover Disney with a backstage tour of the Tower of Terror.  We’ll talk about some of the tech and trivia of this iconic ride.   Plus there’s news about the Muppets, the Dis...

Send us Fan Mail The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 212-   The Disney Treasure kicked off its maiden voyage in heroic fashion with a rescue on the open seas.  Gingerbread houses have opened to massive crowds at the Contemporary and Grand Floridian, and breakfast offerings return to a favorite quick-service spot in Animal Kingdom.  There are animals retiring, new character meets at Jollywood Nights, a...

Send us Fan Mail The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 211 -  Lots of news drops over the last week, with Candlelight Processional Narrators announced, the annual increase in Annual Pass prices, and a new paid benefits program for DVC members.  Disney Cruise Line is officially taking possession of the Treasure, and much more on Episode 211 of The Mickeyphile Podcast. Facebook Group:  https://www.faceboo...

Send us Fan Mail The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 210 -   What’s been going on at Walt Disney World this week?   Hurricane Milton echoed the Scorpions and joined the Not So Scary Halloween season and caused changes to schedules all over the great state of Florida.  There’s some news from the parks and news from Scott’s DCP experience.   On episode 210 of The Mickeyphile Podcast.     Facebook Group:...