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

Send us Fan Mail The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 209 -  More passholder discounts have been announced for resort stays in 2025.  Lightning lane price increases have been revealed, and a new tour arrives for the Holidays at Epcot.  And we’ll check in on Scott’s College Program experiences so far.  All on Episode 209 of The Mickeyphile Podcast. Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/946434...

Send us Fan Mail The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 208 -    We finally got to eat at Coral Reef Restaurant at The Seas in Epcot and we’ll share our impressions of the restaurant.   And we got to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party this weekend.  We’ll talk about our must-do’s, and can skip’s at this year’s party.  And we talk about Scott’s first week of DCP training and what’s up next.  On Episode...

Send us Fan Mail The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 207 -    The EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival has begun, and we were there on opening day (and again on Saturday) to start sampling the goodies.  We were joined by our friend Jason, and we  have reviews of some of the booths and offerings available.  What’s good, great, or just OK?  We’ll share our thoughts on Episode 207 of The Mickeyphil...

Send us Fan Mail The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 206 -  We finally have a Corn Dog sighting at Disney’s Boardwalk as Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs had a surprise opening on Friday.  The semi-annual changing of which water park is open has been announced, and The EPCOT Internation Food and Wine Festival opens this week, with new goodies and some old and new bands in the American Garden Theater.  It’s episo...

Send us Fan Mail The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 205 -    There were tons of announcements at D23 last weekend. We will discuss what’s coming to Walt Disney World and our reactions to all the big news, from attractions to parades and shows, and even some new lounges.  This is episode 205 of The Mickeyphile Podcast.   Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/946434275769168/ Instagram:  htt...

Send us Fan Mail On a special episode of The Mickeyphile Podcast, we discuss the process so far, and Scott got his role! Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/946434275769168/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mickeyphile_podcast/ Music: “Cân thema (Mickeyphile Podcast Theme)” copyright Scott Daves 2023

Send us Fan Mail The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 204 -  We have a lot of new details about the Disney Destiny, coming in 2025.  A new Passholder magnet and discount have been announced and Extended Evening Hours are coming to Animal Kingdom.  We’re discussing the news on Episode 204 of The Mickeyphile Podcast. Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/946434275769168/ Instagram:  https://ww...

Send us Fan Mail The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 203 -  Lightning Lane Multi Pass We tried out the new Lightning Lane Multi-pass at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT.  We’ll share our initial thoughts on the new system, along with some news about Passholder Perks at Animal Kingdom, a launch date for a new Disney Cruise ship, and more, on episode 203 of The Mickeyphile Podcast.   Facebook Group:  https://www.fa...

Send us Fan Mail The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 202 - Country Bears Musical Jamboree and Flavors of Florida.    We tried some of the many items available in Disney Springs for the Flavors of Florida celebration.  The Country Bear Musical Jamboree opens this week, and we got a preview on Saturday with D23.  We’ll share our reviews of both the event and the new show.  Also, there’s news about a Sin...

Send us Fan Mail The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 201 -  Drawn to Life, Storybook Dining, and Disney Dreams That Soar from Saratoga Springs Resort (and Spa?)  Fireworks, Drone Shows, Cirque du Soleil, and more Fireworks.  Plus Cape May Cafe, Summer House, and Storybook Dining. These are some of the things we did on our 4th of July trip to Disney World.  We have lots of reviews this week on Episode...

Send us Fan Mail The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 200 -  Halfway to the Holidays, Summer House on the the Lake, and Toledo   Christmas is Coming.  And so are Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Jollywood Nights.  Disney released all kinds of information about these two Holiday events.  More changes are coming to Genie+ and the Fantasmic Dining Packages.    Plus more Resort discounts and DVC inc...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how listener contributions can shape and enrich a podcast discussion? In this episode, we dive into some of the most thought-provoking points raised by our audience, revisiting crucial insights and fostering a deeper comprehension of the topics at hand. We celebrate our community's engagement by spotlighting their valuable observations, ensuring every listener f...

Send us Fan Mail   There’s news this week about The Country Bear Musical Jamboree, Test Track, and Tiana.  Disney has some good news at the box office as Inside Out 2 beats all predictions, by a LOT.  And we have information about Disney World’s Fourth of July celebration.  All this and more, on episode 198 of The Mickeyphile Podcast.   Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/946434275769...

Send us Fan Mail The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 197 - - Hollywood Studios, Boatwright’s Dining Hall, River Roost, PizzeRizzo, Artist’s Pallet, and Cape May Cafe  We spent two nights at Saratoga Springs Resort.  We tried a lot of restaurants, some new and some old favorites.  We spent an evening with Yeeha Bob and saw Fantasmic.  We’re going to discuss all of it, plus Standby Skipper and some othe...

Send us Fan Mail The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 196 - Disney Dreams That Soar, Disney Springs, and News  Tiana’s Bayou Adventure kicks off  previews with, let’s say, mixed results.  Disney announces new Treats and Eats  to celebrate the ride opening and the 30th Anniversary of the Lion King, and there are new photo ops coming to all four Florida Parks.  We don’t really have a topic, so we’ll see...

Send us Fan Mail The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 195 - Disney Dreams That Soar, More Disney Springs, and News  The Disney Dreams that Soar drone show opened on Friday, May 24, to massive crowds and even bigger delays at Disney Springs.  We waited a day and thankfully made it out alive.  There are reopenings at Hollywood Studios and Port Orleans French Quarter.  And we have news about Moana 2, with...

Send us Fan Mail The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 194   We are learning more about discounts for V.I.Passholder Days, we got our first look at costumes for the new Country Bear Musical Jamboree, and the Disney Dreams that Soar drone show is ready to debut.  We have news about Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, The EPCOT DVC lounge, and more details about the Island Tower at the Polynesian.  The...

Send us Fan Mail The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 193 -Tony’s Town Square Restaurant and the Lakeland Antique Mall  We have a date!  Tiana’s Bayou Adventure’s opening date has been announced, and it’s soon.  The flotillas have gone away at Animal Kingdom, but some new (old) meet and greets have returned on land.  We have new information about the Island Tower at the Polynesian.  And we’ll review To...

Send us Fan Mail The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 192 -The 4th was with us- Star Wars Day at Hollywood Studios  We finally got to Halfway to Halloween.  Or actually Halfway to Halloween plus 16 days.  So there is all kinds of news about Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party.  We have dates, ticket prices, and more information about this Spooky event.  And we spent Star Wars day in Galaxy’s Edge, an...

Send us Fan Mail The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 191 - Main Street 16 Challenge, News, and More    Four parks.  Five people.  16 rides.  One day.  And all for one great cause.  We competed in the Main Street 16 challenge last weekend and somehow lived to tell about it.  And we will, on Episode 191 of The Mickeyphile Podcast.    Highlights include:        Disney Springs water taxis closed again for...

Send us Fan Mail The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 190 - Main Street 16 Challenge, News, and More  Now we are getting real information about V.I. Passholder days, with snacks and photo-ops revealed.  There’s another anniversary to celebrate at Hollywood Studios, and an exciting new behind-the-scenes opportunity at Cirque du Soleil.  Plus, we have Smellephants, Michelin Stars, and reviews of Cape May...

Send us Fan Mail The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 189   We are learning more about V.I.Passholder days, discounts at DisneyStore.com, and a new Family and Friends Feature on My Disney Experience for Disney World. We will review our experience at Paradiso 37, and our upcoming adventure in the Main Street 16 Challenge!  All this and more on Episode 189 of The Mickeyphile Podcast.  Support our team (a...

Send us Fan Mail The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 188 - 26 Years, Pt. 2 (Mukagi Pearl Experience, Some Festival Treats, and Teppan Edo)    BIG changes are coming to the DAS service at Disney World,  V.I.Passholder days are returning to Walt Disney World, there are more discounts for Disney Visa Card members, and even MORE hotel discounts.  And we will share more info and reviews from our anniversar...

Send us Fan Mail The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 187 - 26 Years!  It was our anniversary weekend trip to Walt Disney World and we did a lot.  And kind of not much.  We ate at 2 new restaurants, visited an old favorite event, a new favorite breakfast spot, and re-visited a dinner we haven’t been to in years. Plus we met up with some friends and got our favorite cookies and treats!  All this plus so...

Send us Fan Mail We had a pizza dinner with great friends at Via Napoli in EPCOT, and then enjoyed a fantastic fireworks cruise on the World Showcase Lagoon.  And Scott got the answer to the question of “How many times will they play Melt with You in one set?”  All this and more on Episode 186 of The Mickeyphile Podcast.   Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/946434275769168/ Instagram...