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

Send us Fan Mail This week, we look back at our 24th anniversary trip to Disney World.  A Fireworks cruise, Moonlight Magic, Sangria University and Genie+ highlight a whirlwind 4-night, 5 day drip.  On Episode 85, of the @Mickeyphile Podcast.   1.              DOD Warrior games to be held at ESPN Wide World of Sports August 19-28, 2022.  https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/04/2022-dod-warr...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 84:  Dan and Holly Austin Trip Report Guardians of the Galaxy has an official opening date, and previews are coming.  Hoop de Doo returns, and every Walt Disney World Hotel is now open.  Then, we are joined by our friends Dan and Holly Austin to discuss their 8-day, 7-night trip to Walt Disney World for Spring Break.   All this and more, plus some surprise guests, on Episo...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 83:  Off Property Stay, Magic Kingdom and EPCOT We made a quick overnight trip to Disney World to meetup with some friends.  Lounges, Photopass, and Festival booths were included, we will discuss all of it.  Plus news and more, on episode 83 of the Mickeyphile Podcast.   1.          Citrus Swirl is back at Sunshine Terrace in MK 2.          Disney wins 6 Oscars for 5 diffe...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 82:  Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser This week, we are joined by our friends Veronica, Ella and Kaylei to talk about their voyage on the Halcyon, the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser.  We’ll discuss how a family of four enjoyed their cruise to a Galaxy Far, Far Away.  Plus news and more, on Episode 82 of the Mickeyphile Podcast. Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/gro...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 81:  More EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival This is Episode 81 of the Mickeyphile Podcast.  We went back to Epcot for more of the EPCOT International Flower and Garden festival.   We have more reviews, some cool new merchandise, plus news and more on this week’s episode. Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/946434275769168/ Instagram:  https://www....

Send us Fan Mail Episode 80:  EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival The Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival kicked off on March 2nd, and we went over to try some of the new outdoor kitchens.  We’ll share our reviews of a few of them, plus news and more on this week’s episode of The Mickeyphile Podcast. Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/946434275769168/ Instagram:...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 79:  The Walt Disney World Railroad All Aboard!  This week, we are taking a close look at The Walt Disney World Railroad.  Plus news and more, on episode 79 of the Mickeyphile Podcast.   Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/946434275769168/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mickeyphile/   Intro Music: Strength Of The Titans by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://in...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 78:  Walt Disney World VIP Tour: G3 Part 3 Our recap of the Grand Geekin’ Gathering concludes with a report on a 30 person VIP Tour Group. 7 hours,  3 Parks, 12 attractions, and a beautiful view of Disney Enchantment.  Plus news and more on Episode 78. Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/946434275769168/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mickeyphile/   Int...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 77:  Bob and Josh do more G3 (EPCOT & Hollywood Studios): Part 2 Our look back at G3 continues with Saturday and Sunday.  Epcot day brought another group photo, margaritas, fireworks, and we met a brand new Disney Princess.  Sunday was Hollywood Studios, the Crusher photo, a new restaurant, and great times with friends at a new lounge (for us anyway).   Villain-tines D...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 76:  Bob and Josh do G3: Part 1 We got to spend the weekend with all our weird internet friends, and a couple special guests that kept joining us for pictures at the Grand Geekin’ Gathering last week.  Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, special meals.  Great celebrations.  And memories and new friendships that we will cherish forever.  All this and more on Episode 76 of the Mi...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 75:  Birthday Trip Discussion On Episode 75, we met with our friends Dave and Veronica for a one day trip to Magic Kingdom and Epcot.  Lots of shopping and some Festival Food were part of the trip.  Plus news, discussion, and a surprise Freecycle offering, all on this week’s episode.   Join us at:  iTunes:  https://tinyurl.com/3azxhptm   Spotify:  https://tinyurl.com/4m9rx...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 73:  A Rainy Day at Disney World It’s Episode 74, and the weather has been rough in Central Florida.  So we’ll share some tips and tricks for making the most of your rainy day at the Most Magical Place on Earth.  Plus news, discussion, and more on this week’s episode. Intro Music: Strength Of The Titans by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5744-stre...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 73:  News and Discussion…and those Figment Popcorn Buckets In Episode 73, we have lots of restaurant openings, Garden Rocks returning, and announcements about the Flower and Garden Festival.    And what Disney got right (and very, very wrong) with the Figment Popcorn Buckets.  Plus lots more. Intro Music: Strength Of The Titans by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.fi...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 72:  Previewing G3 In Episode 72, we’ll preview our plans for the Grand Geekin’ Gathering coming up in February.  Plus lots of news, some discussion, and Scott’s plan to become a “celebrity” at Walt Disney World.     Intro Music: Strength Of The Titans by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5744-strength-of-the-titans License: http://creativecommons.o...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 71:  Hawkeye, Black Widow, and Boba Fett In Episode 71, our friend Tom Ellison joins us to discuss Marvel’s Hawkeye and Black Widow, and the first episode of The Book of Boba Fett.  Plus news and other talk as we kick off the New Year.   Intro Music: Strength Of The Titans by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5744-strength-of-the-titans License: htt...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 70:  New Year’s Resolutions 2021 is almost over.   We will talk about New Year’s Resolutions we’d like to see from Disney as we enter 2022.  Plus, news and more on Episode 70 of The Mickeyphile Podcast.     Intro Music: Strength Of The Titans by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5744-strength-of-the-titans License: http://creativecommons.org/license...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 69:  EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays:  Food Reviews. The trams are BACK!  At least at Magic Kingdom.  Disney World announces an opening date for All Star Sports, and is bringing back popular tours in February.  Plus lots more news from the Parks, DVC and more.  Then, we share  live reviews as we worked our way around the World Showcase.   Intro Music: Strength...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 68: Polynesian Bungalows  There’s lots of news from the Parks and more.  Trams are coming back (but not back yet). More 50th Anniversary merchandise drops.  And is the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular is set to reopen this week.  Then,  Jen Batchelder joins us to talk about her recent stay in the Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Resort.     Intro Music: Strength Of The...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 67: WDW News and More  We haven't done this in a while, but there were some big announcements this week from Disney, so here goes! Trams are coming back.  You can now make reservations through My Disney Experience for Lounges at WDW.  Disney Genie is coming to Disneyland, and it’s different than Walt Disney World.  Plus more Christmas decorations and more.    Intro Mu...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 66: EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Boatwrights and Storybook Dining at Artist’s Point are coming back.  And we talk about all the food, beverages, and evtertainment you can find at the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays.  Plus more on this week’s episode.   Intro Music: Strength Of The Titans by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/s...

Send us Fan Mail We review a rainy night at Magic Kingdom for Disney’s Very Merriest After Hours event.  We will look at what was great, what was OK, and what needed improvement.  Plus news from Destination D23 and more.   Intro Music: Strength Of The Titans by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5744-strength-of-the-titans License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 64:   Why Buy DVC? Why would a “local”, or anyone else, buy into DVC?  We take a look at cost comparisons and benefits for a Disney fan that needs convincing.  Plus news and more on this week’s show.   Intro Music: Strength Of The Titans by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5744-strength-of-the-titans License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 63:   Magic Kingdom and New Thoughts on Genie + We made a last minute trip over to Magic Kingdom to meet up with friends, and decided to try out Genie + with much different results.  Plus, Disney+ day is coming, and more news from the Parks, DVC and more.   Intro Music: Strength Of The Titans by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5744-strength-of-the...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 62:   Christmas is coming to Walt Disney World Karen made a quick day trip to the Magic Kingdom and the Grand Floridian to check out the progress with the Christmas decorations at Walt Disney World.  Plus news and more.   Intro Music: Strength Of The Titans by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5744-strength-of-the-titans License: http://creativecomm...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 61:  We review Genie+ We met up with our friends Veronika and Dave to test out the new Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lanes at Walt Disney World.  We talk about our problems with the system, the successes we had, and how it worked (or didn’t work).  Also we ate 220 Miles above the surface of the Earth and Space 220, and met some new friends.  Plus news from the Parks, DVC...