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

Send us Fan Mail You've heard about the magic of Disney. But have you ever wondered what it's like to have an unforgettable weekend at the most magical place on Earth? Buckle up, as we take you on a thrilling journey through Walt Disney World! We kick things off with an exquisite dinner at On Top of the World, explore the all-new Moana attraction, and dish on our stay at a new resort. Ha...

Send us Fan Mail Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 159-  More discounts for Florida residents and  Disney Visa card holders are coming to Walt Disney World.  And so is Oswald the Lucky Rabbit.  And Mirabel and Bruno hit Magic Kingdom.  All this plus a bear, a fireworks party, and more.  On episode 159 of The Mickeyphile Podcast.   Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/946434275769168/ Instagr...

Send us Fan Mail Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 158-  This weekend was Destination D23, with lots of news, announcements, and fun.  We weren’t there, but we watched it on the internet, and we finally got some dates and information about the newest comings at Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise and more.  We’ll share the latest, and our thoughts, on episode 158 of the Mickeyphile Podcast.     Facebook Gr...

Send us Fan Mail Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 157-  We made a Labor Day Weekend Trip to Disney Springs.  We stayed at Animal Kingdom Lodge, finally ate at Mara, and hit Jock Lindsey’s.  And we found out what a Hooley is, and why we love it!  And we’ll have news and more, on Episode 157 of The Mickeyphile Podcast!   Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/946434275769168/ Instagram:  https:...

Send us Fan Mail Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 156-  We totally owned Genie + this week.  Bob Iger called and begged us to stop winning,  but we were like “No, Bob, you did this, and we are killing it.”   We’ll tell you how we did it, plus news and more, on episode 156 of The Mickeyphile Podcast.   Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/946434275769168/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.co...

Send us Fan Mail Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 155 -  The Trams are FINALLY coming back to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios.  EPCOT is getting ready to start the Figment meet, and a new Frozen Podcast is on tap from Disney.  All this and more on episode 155 of the Mickeyphile Podcast.   Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/946434275769168/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mickeyphile_pod...

Send us Fan Mail Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 154 -  More new photo-ops debut at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party.  The next Disney Cruise ship is being unveiled.  And we don’t talk about the newest addition to the Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade.  Ok, maybe we will.  Then, this weekend we left the beaten path and went to Bier Fest at Busch Gardens Tampa.  How did it compare to an EPCOT fes...

Send us Fan Mail   Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 153 -  We have Disney News this week.  Trick or Treat Locations have been released.  There’s another Florida Resident ticket available, and more changes come to MDE.  Plus, DVC news and a couple quick Disney Springs reviews on Episode 153 of the Mickeyphile Podcast.   Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/946434275769168/ Instagram:  https:...

Send us Fan Mail Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 152 -  It’s a Review episode on this week’s Mickeyphile Podcast.  Trail’s End Restaurant reopened, and we were there on the second day.  We checked out the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival and saw the new Haunted Mansion movie.  We will cover all of this and more on episode 152 of the Mickeyphile Podcast.   Facebook Group:  https://www.faceboo...

Send us Fan Mail Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 151 -  Food and Beverage lineups and showtimes for Mickey’s Not so Scary Halloween Party are announced, and we are getting ready for the party!  A big DVC discounts has been announced.  And we are heading to the Food and Wine Festival this weekend.  It’s episode 151 of the Mickeyphile Podcast.   Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/946434275...

Send us Fan Mail Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 150 -  We went to EPCOT with friends this weekend and tried out some new experiences.  La Cava, the Lotus Blossom Cafe, and Tutto Gusto were all firsts, at least kind of.  Plus there’s news about Disney100 and transportation changes from MCO to Disney World.  All this and more on episode 150 of The Mickeyphile Podcast.   Facebook Group:  https://www.fac...

Send us Fan Mail Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 149 -  The Food and Wine Festival returns in two weeks and the new Haunted Mansion movie hits theaters a day later.  Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party starts in less than a month.  Destination D23 is less than two months away, but where is our Figment meet and greet? And Bob Iger 2: Electric Boogaloo is extended for two more years.  It’s a news epis...

Send us Fan Mail Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 148 -  We just returned from a four-night split stay at Jamba House and Saratoga Springs. There were great meetups with old friends, new friends, and some in between.  And lots of new experiences thrown into the mix.  We’ll share our adventures on episode 148 of The Mickeyphile Podcast.   Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/946434275769168/...

Send us Fan Mail Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 147- Trip Report and Food Reviews Changes are coming to Genie+ with Park Specific pricing, there will be new versions of old characters in this year’s Boo to You parade, and a new character meet may be replacing Merida in the Magic Kingdom.  Plus, we will talk about our latest trip to Walt Disney World and some favorite food options.  After a week off,...

Send us Fan Mail Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 146 -  There are LOTS of holiday announcements for Walt Disney World, from the 4th of July to Halloween to Christmas parties at a new Disney park.  New pass-holder discounts are arriving soon, and there are Disney + discounts too.  All of this, plus some breaking news tweets and more on Episode 146 of the Mickeyphile Podcast.  Next.  Facebook Group:  ht...

Send us Fan Mail Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 145 -  This week, we are talking about DVC resorts.  We will share our takeaways from our recent stays at Animal Kingdom’s Kidani Village and the Grandstand at Saratoga Springs Resort.  Plus some news, tweets, and more on Episode 145 of the Mickeyphile Podcast.  Next.   The special Tapstile jingle was added for cast members visiting Walt Disney World Pa...

Send us Fan Mail Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 144 -  We went to the Top of the World twice this week, with 2 very different experiences.    Plus there’s news and more, on Episode 144 of the Mickeyphile Podcast.   Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/946434275769168/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mickeyphile_podcast/   Music:  “Mickeyphile Podcast Theme” copyright Scott Daves 202...

Send us Fan Mail Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 143 -  More information comes about VIPassholder Days at Disney World.  A new version of the MagicBand comes to the Disney Wish.  And we left the Most Magical Place on Earth to go check out the Food and Wine Festival at another Central Florida theme park.  All of this on episode 143 of the Mickeyphile Podcast  1.        MDE is now asking for Seating Pre...

Send us Fan Mail Big news broke today about one of our beloved Star Wars experiences.  Disney World will be celebrating Annual Passholders in June, and there are room and ticket discounts announced for the summer months.  Our topic this week?  We don’t really have one.  We’re winging it on episode 142 of the Mickeyphile Podcast.     1.          SWGS closing permanently this September - Final Voyag...

Send us Fan Mail Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 141 -  Dining plans return! Kind of.  Park Pass Reservations start to go away!  Sort of.   There are updates on Disney Cruise Line, Disney Plus, and the schedule is out for the Eat to the Beat concert series.  We’ re talking Disney news this week, on Episode 141 of the Mickeyphile Podcast.   Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/9464342757691...

Send us Fan Mail Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 140 -  We finally found a reason to stay at the Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa.  And it was everything we hoped it would be, and more.  We are skipping the news this week to share a review of our stay and party with 50 of our closest weird internet friends.  On Episode 140 of the Mickeyphile Podcast.     Facebook Group:  ht...

Send us Fan Mail Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 139 -  Animal Kingdom turned 25 this past Saturday, and we actually rope-dropped a park to be there for it!  We tried a new restaurant, an old favorite watering hole, and more.  Around the Disney-verse, there are pyrotechnic marvels, new recreational activities, and some cool new things at DVC.   This is episode 139 of the Mickeyphile Podcast.   Faceboo...

Send us Fan Mail Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 138 -  Annual Passes are officially back for EVERYONE!  And the rush was on!  There’s news about new DVC properties.  And new decorations hit Walt Disney World as Disney ramps up the celebration for their 100th anniversary.  And, we’ll review our lunch at Garden Grill in Epcot.  All on episode 138 of the Mickeyphile Podcast.   Facebook Group:  https://w...

Send us Fan Mail Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 137 -  We are still recovering from our cruise, so it’s a news episode this week!  Annual passes return with expected results, at least at first.  50th-anniversary decorations continue to be swapped out for 100th-anniversary decorations.  And a new Capture Your Moment is coming to Disney World.  Plus some other news and discussion, on Episode 137 of the...

Send us Fan Mail Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 136 -  Castaway Cay, Nassau, The Luna Lounge, and Palo:  We went sailing on the Disney Wish last weekend and we’ll share the trip with you.  But first, big news about Annual Passes, Fireworks, and more on Episode 136 of the Mickeyphile Podcast.   Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/946434275769168/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mick...