The Mouse and Me

DDR, Iago in Aladdin on Broadway, is back and he and Scott pull out all the stops this week! They talk in detail about the parks, hotels, snacks, and planning strategies. DDR also talks about the time he met Richard Sherman, the Disney park where he proposed to his wife, his many trips to the parks in the US and Paris, how the New Amsterdam Theatre is haunted, and so much more!  Find and foll...

Don Darryl Rivera (DDR), who plays Iago in Aladdin on Broadway, joins Scott this week for an amazingly fun chat! DDR talks about his involvement with Aladdin - from the show’s inception in Seattle to out of town tryouts in Toronto to opening night on Broadway. They also talk about when DDR met Gilbert Gottfried, when he guested on the national tour of Aladdin, and dropped into the London productio...

This week, the delightful Gabriella Castillo joins Scott for an illuminating chat about her Disney College Program experience. Gabriella worked the Spaceship Earth attraction in Epcot and she talks about the different positions within that attraction, how the attraction gets opened and closed, and how she felt when Mickey Mouse presented her name tag to her after she went through Traditions. Gabri...

Erica is back this week and she and Scott continue their talk about the rides, snacks, pretzel bread, the Skyliner, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and so much more! They play The Mouse and Me games "Huey, Dewey, and Louie" and "As the Nose Grows - Pinocchio True or False" and they just have way too much! Wait...is that even a thing? Too much fun? We don't think so! Enjoy part 2 with Erica...

Former Miss New Jersey and Disney Cruise Line lead performer, Erica Scanlon Harr, joins Scott for an illuminating chat! In this episode, Erica talks about her time as Miss New Jersey and her amazing platform - Autism Advocacy & Awareness. She also shares stories about auditioning and rehearsing for Disney Cruise Line and peels back the curtain and talks about the enormous, physical space of th...

In this week's Magical Moments, Scott breaks down how to get the highest score (999,999 points) on Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World and Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters at Disneyland Park in Anaheim. If you follow these tips and tricks, you'll get that highest score AND the coveted Galactic Hero sticker that you can wear proudly for the rest of your day in the pa...

Andrea is back this week and she and Scott just have the best time ever chatting about the different recording sessions she's been a part of, her vocal coaching studio, her interactions with Ed McMahon at Disney-MGM Studios, and more! They talk favorite snacks, Epcot country, dish at The Hollywood Brown Derby, characters, rides, shows, and so much more! Now…store all your carry-on items in the und...

Andrea Canny stops by The Mouse and Me this week to chat with Scott about so many great things Disney! Andrea shares what it was like producing the full-length documentary, "Billy Flanigan: The Happiest Man on Earth," about Disney performer and legend, Billy Flanigan. Andrea also talks about what it was like originating the role of Belle in "Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage" at Disney-MGM Studio...

In this episode, Billy and Scott talk about the time Billy performed for and met stars including Michael Jackson and Bette Midler. Billy also gives a behind the scenes look at both Finding Nemo: The Musical and Finding Nemo: The Big Blue...and Beyond! at Animal Kingdom, what show he'd want to create, and why he wants to be more like Aladdin. They have fun playing Huey, Dewey, and Louie and discuss...

This week, Scott talks with Disney legend, Billy Flanigan. Billy is the longest contracted Disney performer and in this episode, he shares stories about his 40+ years in entertainment at The Walt Disney Company. Billy also talks about his audition for Disney while attending school at Boston Conservatory of Music, traveling in Walt Disney's private plane, and meeting Princess Diana, Prince William,...

Broadway star, Nicolas Dromard, joins Scott for an enlightening chat about his time playing Bert in Mary Poppins on Broadway and on the US National Tour. Nic also shares what it was like rehearsing and filming his AMAZING commercial at Walt Disney World with Mickey Mouse on Main Street USA before the park opened to guests! They also talk about Superheroes in Love - the show Nic created with his wi...

Sam Bird returns to The Mouse and Me for this week's episode where he and Scott play the ever popular Huey, Dewey, and Louie and As the Nose Grows - Pinocchio True or False games. They chat about the attractions, shows, parades, restaurants, snacks, specific menu items at some of the restaurants…ok..they talk a lot about food...what's wrong with that? :) Sam also answers The Disney Fab Five Questi...

18+ year veteran of The Walt Disney Company, Sam Bird, joins Scott this week for an illuminating chat and peek behind the curtain at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim. Scott and Sam talk about a bunch of different topics including the different roles Sam had within the company, how he repelled down from the ceiling in "it's a small world", his work on the holiday overlay for Haunted Mansion, being...

Hurry, hurry, hurry…step right up, step right up ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls. Welcome to another Magical Moments episode of The Mouse and Me! Your host, Scottie Midway Jacobs, talks Toy Story (Midway) Mania - from fun facts about the attraction to tips and tricks on how to get a super high score. This episode is fun for the entire family! Enjoy this Magical Moments episode...and may the b...

This week, the star spangled Tiffany Coburn from Epcot’s “Voices of Liberty” joins Scott for a grand old chat. Tiffany talks about the different roles she had at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim and her 27 year tenure as lead soprano in “Voices of Liberty” - from her audition to rehearsals to the many different performances throughout the parks and country. Tiffany also shares about the time she g...

In Part 2 of his interview with Dennis Stowe, Scott talks with Dennis about how technology has changed on Broadway, MJ the Musical, who inspires Dennis, and the best advice he’s received…and gives. They also have a great time playing Huey, Dewey, and Louie and As the Nose Grows - Pinnochio True or False and they talk about Dennis's recent trip to Walt Disney World and his love of Epcot. Twitter: @...

This week, Scott reunites with his old pal, Dennis Stowe. Dennis talks about his Broadway career and goes into detail about Aladdin, specifically the audition and rehearsal process, opening night, and what it was like being an understudy and then taking over the iconic role of Jafar. He also shares his thoughts about the "Disney Magic" and having a magical theatrical experience at Aladdin on Broad...

Last week, Andy and Scott talked about the first national tour of The Lion King, playing on the original Broadway cast recording of The Little Mermaid, working with Elton John and Alan Menken, and traveling as a pianist and musical director on Disney Cruise Line. In this episode, Andy and Scott go deep with the Disney Parks chat. They play extended versions of Huey, Dewey, and Louie and Pinocchio...

Scott's old pal - Broadway conductor and keyboard player, Andy Grobengieser - joins him for an illuminating chat about Andy's first Disney job as a keyboard player on the first national tour of The Lion King. Andy also shares what it was like recording the Grammy-nominated original Broadway cast album of The Little Mermaid, working with Elton John and Alan Menken, and his time as a pianist on Disn...

In this week's episode, Scott and Tyler continue their talk about Tyler's time at the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World as both a kid and an adult and his favorite park snacks and attractions on both coasts. The Disney games Huey, Dewey, and Louie and As the Nose Grows - Pinocchio True or False are on tap for this episode where you'll find out some of Tyler's favorite restaurants, snacks, an...

Scott is thrilled to welcome his friend, world champion Irish dancer Tyler Schwartz, to the podcast this week. The gents talk about a host of topics including how Tyler got into Irish dancing, his national and world tours, his multiple Irish dance world records, his multi-year contract as the lead dancer in Celtic Fire at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, and his gig at Disney Springs at Walt Disney Wor...

The young and ferociously talented Charlie Kahler joins Scott for this week's episode. Charlie talks about his recent experiences touring in The Lion King as Young Simba including the audition and rehearsal process and what it was like traveling the country and performing during a global pandemic. Charlie also shares stories about his recent featured role in the Disney+ movie, Better Nate Than Eve...

Scott gets asked two questions often - “Do you like Disney World or Disneyland better?” and “We want to go to Disney - should we go to Disney World or Disneyland?” While there are some people who will answer those questions without hesitation, Scott can't do that. There's a lot to talk about when comparing The Disneyland Resort in Anaheim and Walt Disney World and in this episode, he compares seve...

In this week's episode, Scott and Savannah continue their chat about all things Disney! Savannah gives a behind the scenes look at RunDisney, including the time when she drove a truck down Main Street in Radiator Springs in Disney's California Adventure Park. They also talk about her being a test rider on the Incredicoaster, their favorite snacks (and there are many), and what things she would cha...

This week, Scott talks with former cast member, Savannah Harrow, who worked in the Entertainment Art department at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim. Some of the things that Scott and Savannah talk about are her training at USC, the interview and hiring process for her position at The Walt Disney Company, and the storage facility for props, set pieces, and backdrops for events including RunDisney,...