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The Mickey Moms ShowLet's Chat Disney Multipass TipsIt's been a while!*Side note we apologize for the end of the show. Anna kept getting a phone call and children walked in the house so we got a little distracted.Real quick update. Free dining is back end of May until the beginning of August with the week of July 4 being blocked. There are also other discounts as well. Also non Disney related the new hotel at Universal, Tera Luna looks better than i was expecting. Still don’t sleep 5, but it looks very nice. Universal is still also running their promotion where yo...2025-01-2243 minThe Mickey Moms ShowGoodbye Genie+, Hello Multipass!This show is about the new way to bore-book rides!More discounts for fall and December were announced, one of which is getting a park hopper for free.Mickey's very merry christmas party and jollywood nights are coming backThe new Genie+ rolling out July 24, at Walt Disney World only. Disneyland is only getting a name change. Genie+ will not be call Lightning Lane multipass and Individual Lightening lanes will now be called Lightening lane single passIf you are staying on property you can m...2024-06-281h 00The Mickey Moms ShowHoop Dee Do Review: Is it worth the hassle?On this show we talk about 1900 Park Fare returning, 2025 packages being released super early, our review of the Hoop Dee Do Review, and more!1900 Park Fare is coming back. They will have gumbo on the menu now which sounds great. It’s a wishing theme.Tianas Bayou adventure, Anna thinks it will open in June.2025 January- to October 2025 bookings opened February 27, 2025, ticket prices went up, but it looks like they are not raising prices for 2024 which is nice. It comes with checkin day access to...2024-03-0152 minThe Mickey Moms Show2024 Changes and the Importance of Shows at Walt Disney WorldAnna and Leah took a bit of an extended break, but they are back talking about all the current changes for 2024 and some things to look forward to.The importance of shows being reimagined and coming back!Free dining is back along with up to 35% off rooms July through September!Tiana's Bayou Adventure may open early!Beignets in Magic KingdomShortened festivalsCountry Bear JamboreeEveryone should go eat at Eet!Find us at themickeymomsshow.comThank you to o...2024-01-3050 minThe Mickey Moms ShowWhat's Coming To the Parks: Destination D23 Recap!Destination D23. This event is typically held in Disney world on the every other year D23 is held. This is a much smaller event, but can have some big announcements if Disney needs to.The theme for this year was Celebrating 100 years of Disney. The 100 eyar anniversary of the company is Ocotber The big panel was A Celebration of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products: Yesterday, Today and TomorrowJoin Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro and special guests for an entertaining presentation looking to...2023-09-1356 minThe Mickey Moms ShowWhat's in our park bag?We have a website! www.themickeymomsshow.com Everything we talk about today will be available on our website for purchase through amazon. These are affiliate links and we do get paid if you buy something. We would love it if you did, since you need it anyway and the money we receive will help pay for things like the website and being able to create more content. I would love to be able to pay for some software to be able to maybe do some interviews? Th...2023-07-1255 minThe Mickey Moms ShowDisney 101: Rider SwapOn this show we talk about the new Hollywood Nights we are so excited about and break down Rider Swap.Rider Swaphttps://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/rider-switch/When would you use rider swap? If you have a child that is too small to go on a ride, or you have a child that is a little fearful and wants to sit out on a ride.Rider swap only works on certain rides, basically any with a height or a...2023-06-2243 minThe Mickey Moms ShowDrop it Like It's Hot: Disney News and ThoughtsIt was an insane few weeks for Disney News. On this show we cover every big announcement and out thoughts on all of it.2024 PackagesNo reservations2023 ticketsDining Plan returning and our guesses as to how much it will costStar Cruiser closingImagineering not moving to Lake NonaAnd More!Here are the show notes:- Live action Little mermaid meet and greet coming May 26! In HS at walt disney presents theater- Pixar area is open. It looks really cool also in...2023-05-2353 minThe Mickey Moms ShowTop 5 Movies To Watch Before Your 1st Disney TripOn this weeks show we are talking all about the top 5 movies to watch before your first Disney trip. While there are definitely lots more you could watch, these are the ones we feel are the best for limited time.Also Disney dropped a ton of news after we recorded.1. Packages for 2024 open May 31.2. The dining plan is coming back! January 93. Park pass are going away January 9, for ties holders, not AP4. Genie+ is changing!5. Early entry and late nights for deluxe are staying!AnnaAvatar...2023-05-0955 minThe Mickey Moms ShowRound Up Rodeo BBQ and Tron, One Day at DisneyWe are back...again...On this weeks show Leah tells us about her one big day at Disney. Grand Floridian Resort Studio, Guardians of the Galaxy, Round Up Rodeo BBQ, Happily Ever After, and Tron!Halfway to HalloweenHappy Birthday Animal KingdomMary Poppins Themed DVC Resort StudioFind us at themickeymomsshow.comThank you to our sponsors: Sunburst Trout Farm. This 3rd generation trout farm located in picturesque Haywood County NC grows and processes rainbow trout fillets, caviar, smoked trout, and more! Find them at ...2023-04-261h 15The Mickey Moms ShowTron AP Preview ReviewOn this show we talk about all the character meet and greets returning, our thoughts on the 50th anniversary celebrations the last 18 months, and finally all about Anna's Tron preview.Dessert parties for happily ever after open for booking thursday march 23.Akershus is going to open for breakfast and lunch May 14Tiara topped water tower is coming to World this summerMoana will start meeting in AK on earth dayEPCOT will be the host of the 100th anniversary in Walt Disney World. With a new nighttime spectacular coming...2023-03-221h 00The Mickey Moms ShowMickey Moms Guide to Genie+On this show we talk all about Genie+ and our honest thoughts about our love/hate relationship with it.GenieSo let’s go over the definitions:Genie - The free service in your my disney experience app that is worthlessGenie +- The purchased line skipping tool in my disney experience. Think of it as fastpass that you are paying for. Now called lightening lanes.Individual Lightening Lane or ILL - In each park there is one ride you cannot bo...2023-03-081h 05The Mickey Moms ShowFestival of the Arts Adults Only Trip with some Moonlight MagicOn this show we talk about Anna and Ben's adults only trip that takes some fun twists and turns with Leah and John! Here is what we covered:Jambo House Value 1 BedroomBomaNew dish at Satuli' CanteenHollywood Brown DerbySaratoga Springs StudioFestival of the ArtsBehind the Seeds TourMore Festival of the ArtsTop of the World LoungeMoonlight MagicAnd more!Find us at themickeymomsshow.comThank you to our sponsors: Sunburst Trout Farm. This 3rd generation trout farm located in picturesque Haywood County NC grows and processes rainbow trout fillets, caviar, smoked trout, and more! Find...2023-02-231h 40The Mickey Moms ShowHoly News Week Mickey!What a week for news! We usually don't do news shows or much news at all in our shows, but this week was too much to ignore. Happily Ever After comes back April 3!EPCOT Forever comes back the same day. The other shows end April 2. The barges are being dismantled and then we get a new show for EPCOT that is based around Disney 100. Tron is opening on April 4, 20233 Big Disney World Parks News breakdownhttps://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/01/3-changes-walt-disney-world-is-making-to-bring-more-value-and-flexibility-to-your-visits/...2023-01-1852 minThe Mickey Moms ShowPicking the Best PackageFest of the Arts Menus https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/01/disney-eats-foodie-guide-to-the-2023-epcot-international-festival-of-the-arts-presented-by-att/Here are the different types of packagesRoom and tickets separate, you would only need this is you have an annual pass or maybe are a florida resident using a florida resident ticketRoom and ticket together. This is a great option because it’s only a $200 deposit with the balance due 30 days out from your trip. And if you have a Disney Visa card this package is 0% interest for 6 months....2023-01-101h 06The Mickey Moms ShowTop 5 of 2022, a Year End ReviewLet's have a little year end review plus a little bonus of what we are looking forward to in 2023. In this show we talk about the top 5 things that happened in 2022, be it to use or just the Disney company as whole. What were some of your top memories for 2022?AnnaLet’s get the easy one out of the way, Bob Iger is backTaking the old people for a 3 generation tripAs a travel agent Disney taking away the ability for me to sell genie+, but I...2022-12-2956 minThe Mickey Moms ShowChristmas in the Theme Parks: Leah's December trip reportOn this show Leah tells us all about her whirlwind trip to Orlando for the Orlando Informer Meetup at Universal Orlando, her not so great room at Cabana Bay, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Fantasmic, and more!Wow that is a lot!Orlando Informer MeetupsChristmas at DisneyFind us at themickeymomsshow.comThank you to our sponsors: Sunburst Trout Farm. This 3rd generation trout farm located in picturesque Haywood County NC grows and processes rainbow trout fillets, caviar, smoked trout, and more! Find them at sunbursttrout.c...2022-12-151h 09The Mickey Moms ShowWhat About Bob? Disney Shakes It Up At The Top!On this show, like everyone else we are taking about the shake up at the top with Bob Chapek being ousted and Bob Iger returning. What are your thoughts on this change, and what do you hope to realistically see happen in the parks?Also ticket prices go up December 8, so make those reservations for 2023 now!Find us at themickeymomsshow.comThank you to our sponsors: Sunburst Trout Farm. This 3rd generation trout farm located in picturesque Haywood County NC grows and processes rainbow trout fillets, caviar, smoked trout, and m...2022-11-2351 minThe Mickey Moms ShowTop 2 Quick Service in Each ParkOn this show we are covering our top 2 quick service restaurants in each park. Festival of the Arts is also back January 13-February 20, 2023.Fantasmic is back and in a future show we are going to cover it as well as the Mickeys Very Merry Christmas Party.MKAnnaPecos Bills, tacos, enough said Pinocchio village Haus, the flat bread pizzas are actually pretty good for theme park pizza.LeahPecos Bills - bowlsColumbia Harbor house - salmon...2022-11-0955 minThe Mickey Moms ShowOctober Trip Report Part 2: MNSSHP and More!On this weeks show we mostly finish our trip report from the beginning of the month. We are saving the Toppolinos review for another show.We talk about how our strategy worked for Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, how sometimes you just have to change up your plans when your family is tired, the cake at Top of the World Lounge, and more! New deals for early 2023 were released this morning. You can reach out Anna Eason for a no obligation quote. Find us at themickeymomsshow.comThank you to ou...2022-10-261h 27The Mickey Moms ShowOctober 2022 Trip Report Part 1: Hurricanes, Birthdays, and SangriaIt's our 20th show! And it's kind of fitting we talk all about our most recent trip. Between the two of us we were there for 11 days! This trip report will be broken up into 2 shows for your listening enjoyment. On the first show we talk about riding out a hurricane in Disney, EPCOTs 40th, Sangria University, and eating at Via Napoli. Sangria University at Coronado SpringsVia NapoliFind us at themickeymomsshow.comThank you to our sponsors: Sunburst Trout Farm. This 3rd generation trout farm located in...2022-10-181h 17The Mickey Moms ShowRenting DVC: Try Before You BuyOn this show we talk about renting DVC ( Disney Vacation Club) points. Leah shares all her knowledge about renting from individuals, and Anna shares her tips from renting out her points. We also cover the ins and outs of DVC and why it's good to try before you buy.____Thank you to our sponsors Sunburst Trout Farm. This 3rd generation trout farm located in picturesque Haywood County NC grows and processes rainbow trout fillets, caviar, smoked trout, and more! Find this and other local products at sunbursttrout.comIf you need...2022-09-271h 07The Mickey Moms ShowD23 Hopes, Dreams, and WonderOn this show we talk all about d23 that happened over the weekend. The announcements and lack of announcements for the parks in 2022 and beyond.Happily Ever After is coming back to Magic Kingdom!Tron opening Spring 2023Thank you to our sponsors Sunburst Trout Farm. This 3rd generation trout farm located in picturesque Haywood County NC grows and processes rainbow trout fillets, caviar, smoked trout, and more! Find this and other local products at sunbursttrout.com If you need help planning a Disney or Universal vacation you can reach out t...2022-09-141h 17The Mickey Moms ShowMickey It, Pixie It, Wreck It - Animal KingdomOn this show we have a little fun with the lands of Animal Kingdom. Some call this type of show keep it, fix it, burn it, or forced choices, basically you have to pick which land or ride you would keep because it's perfect (Mickey It), fix it up because it just needs a little pixie dust (Pixie It), or just tear it down (Wreck It as in Ralph 😉). Dinoland USA is off the table because it's just a wreck as it is and so is Discovery Island, so that leaves Pandora, Asia, and Africa!Thank you...2022-08-3045 minThe Mickey Moms ShowMNSSHP 2022On this show we talk about our favorite party that just started, Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party!What is it: a separately ticketed event running most Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday nights from august 12- October 31.Time it starts: Early entry at 4pm, party is 7pm-12pm, As of right now(August 15) August 16, 19, 23, 26, September 2, 5, 20, and October 31 have sold out.Learn more about the party.Specialty Food during the partyDon't forget your special 50th halloween print on the way ou...2022-08-161h 06The Mickey Moms ShowLeah's July 2022 Trip Report Part 2It's time for part 2 of Leahs' July trip! On this part of the show we talk about riding Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind, EPCOT Food and Wine booths, eating at Homecomin', and attending H2O Glow after hours at Typhoon Lagoon.H2O Glow After Hours Food and Wine Global Marketplaces Here is the list of what we ate and what we thought.Anna ateCanada- wild mushroom beef filet mignon - amazingIreland - ben had roasted irish sausage and liked itBelgium - b...2022-08-021h 13The Mickey Moms ShowLeah's July 2022 Trip Report Part 1On this weeks show we talk for a really long time about all the things which means you get 2 shows back to back! We split this trip into 2 parts, and on the first show we cover the new Magicband+ that comes out July 27, Leah's Incredibles Room upgrade at the Contemporary, Kidani 2 bedroom, and Moonlight Magic. So much packed into 2 days and there are still 2 days to go!Magicband+ launch information.Thank you to our sponsors Sunburst Trout Farm. This 3rd generation trout farm located in picturesque Haywood County NC grows and processes rainbow trout...2022-07-2655 minThe Mickey Moms ShowEPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2022 PreviewOn this weeks show we are talking all about what we are excited to try at this years EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival! As well as the re-theming of Splash Mountain to Tiana's Bayou Adventure and the Disney Wish. One thing we did not get to talk about, because it came out after we recorded, is character dining is returning to some fan favorite locations! You can read all about it here.What we are excited to try:Anna:Belgium - Beer-Braised Beef served with Smoked Gouda Mashed PotatoesBrazil...2022-07-121h 06The Mickey Moms ShowKeeping Cool At Disney WorldWe all know Florida in the summer can be the surface of the sun. Here are our ways to keep cool while visiting during the hotter months of the year, i.e. 9 months out of the year ;-)Dedicated Holiday page where you can learn about all the offerings this year and about buying tickets to Mickeys Very Merry Christmas Party.Top of the World Lounge is opening! And it opens at 6pm every night, not 5pm like Anna says on the show.Here is how we stay cool!Cooling towel2022-06-281h 01The Mickey Moms ShowAnna's June 2022 Trip ReportOn this show Anna recaps her 8 day trip, staying at Royal Pacific at Universal for one night and then 7 nights in a 2 bedroom at Old Key West at Disney. She did the trip with 3 generations and it was so much fun!You can hear about riding Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind 4 times that week, how it was navigating parks with lots of different age groups, and doing a Capture Your Moment photo session. She also ate at Boma, Tusker House, Skipper Canteen, and Olivia's._________________________________________________Thank you to our sponsors Sunburst Trout Farm...2022-06-171h 14The Mickey Moms ShowGuardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind PreviewOn this show we talk about Anna's quick 5 hours in EPCOT to preview Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind. Cosmic Rewind opens for everyone May 27!Food and Wine Eat to the Beat Concert Series2023 packages come out June 8.Genie+ is changing and we give all our thoughts, good and bad.Connections Eatery review______________________________________________________Thank you to our sponsors Sunburst Trout Farm. This 3rd generation trout farm located in picturesque Haywood County NC grows and processes rainbow trout fillets, caviar, smoked trout, and more! Find this and other...2022-05-231h 08The Mickey Moms ShowEmory's Top 2This show Anna is joined by her youngest daughter Emory to talk all about Emory's top 2. Learn all about the mind of an almost 10 year old at Disney!We talk: ResortsTable ServiceQuick ServiceRoller CoastersDark RidesRides all togetherParksTop 2 looking forward to the rest of the yearAnd Desserts!Thank you to our sponsors Sunburst Trout Farm. This 3rd generation trout farm located in picturesque Haywood County NC grows and processes rainbow trout fillets, caviar, smoked trout, and more! Find...2022-05-0331 minThe Mickey Moms ShowDoing Disney with Little KidsOn this show we talk tips and tricks on doing Disney with kiddos 5 or 6 and under.Here are some highlights from the show:SchedulesSnacksExpectationsStrollersEar plugs ToysBathroom breaksThe magic is what you make of it.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thank you to our sponsors:Sunburst Trout Farm. This 3rd generation trout farm located in picturesque Haywood County NC grows and processes rainbow trout fillets, caviar, smoked trout, and more! Find this and other local products at sunbursttrout.comIf you need help planning a Disney or Universal vacation you can reach out to, Anna Eason, a...2022-04-1945 minThe Mickey Moms ShowTop 5 Dining - Table and Quick ServiceWhere do the Moms like to eat while in the World? Find out on this weeks show!Top 5 Dining Anna:Citricos Satu’li Canteen Yak and Yeti Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen Primo Piatto Leah:San Angel Inn Boma Crystal Palace Via Napoli Yorkshire County Fish Shop News we talked about :- Food and Wine July 14-November 19...2022-04-0550 minThe Mickey Moms ShowBest Day Ever - $250 EditionOn todays's show we are building the best day ever with $250 per person.Here are the rules; Someone pixie dusts you and your family with $250 per person.You cannot use your passholder discount when pricing things out.Your ticket is not part of the cost.It has to be activities.1 meal has to be included in the total.Do not include tax or tipYou have to plan for an 8 hour day.Eason Family DayCaring for Giants $35 each Nomad Lounge $100 totalChurros $9 x...2022-03-2246 minThe Mickey Moms ShowLet's Chat EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival 2022On this weeks show we are talking about the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival 2022, running form March 2-July 4, 2022. We talk about our top 3-5 returning favorites at the outdoor kitchens, 3 foods we would like to try, topiaries, concert series and more. Let us know on facebook or instagram what you are most excited for.DFB menus by clicking hereDisney's EPCOT Flower and Garden PageStar Wars Galactic Star CruiserThank you to our sponsors Sunburst Trout Farm. This 3rd generation trout farm located in picturesque Haywood...2022-03-0852 minThe Mickey Moms ShowCopper Creek and Riverside Review Plus a Little Genie+On this show we talk about our stays in January at Copper Creek and Port Orleans Riverside Resorts. We also throw in a little tip with how we used Genie+ for one of our Hollywood Studios Days. Pro tip with Genie+, stack your rides for the second park you will go to in a day._________________________________________________________________________________________Thank you to our sponsors Sunburst Trout Farm. This 3rd generation trout farm located in picturesque Haywood County NC grows and processes rainbow trout fillets, caviar, smoked trout, and more! Find this and other local products at sunbursttrout...2022-02-221h 10The Mickey Moms ShowBroadway Dining and Festival of the Arts ReviewThe Moms went to the EPCOT Festival of the Arts. It was cold, but a lot of fun. We review the food we tried, the art we saw and bought, and the Broadway dining package at Biergarten. Prost!Find the Broadway dining packages here.The artists here. We forgot to mention the awesome photo opportunities, see our Instagram of Facebook for those!Food booths are here.Thank you to our sponsors Sunburst Trout FarmsIf you need help planning a Disney or Universal vacation you can reach out...2022-02-081h 07The Mickey Moms ShowFestival of the Arts PreviewIt's #NationalPlanForVacationDay and in this weeks show we are talking planning for all things EPCOT Festival of the Arts; the food, the broadway shows, the chalk art! Grab a cup of coffee, or a drink and join your favorite moms as they talk Disney.Find all the details from Disney about FArts here .______________________________________________________Here is where you can find the folks we talk about at the end, Disney Food Blog and Paging Mr. Morrow. Because we are all a part of the Disney community!Thank you to our s...2022-01-251h 05The Mickey Moms ShowOur Disney StoriesOn this show Anna and Leah talk about how and when they fell in love with Walt Disney World. Also you get to learn a little bit more about your hosts, their families, and how they like to travel together now.You find the current Walt Disney World deals here There is also a room only deal of 25% off for annual passholders and 20% off for Florida residents.Thank you to our sponsors Sunburst Trout Farm. This 3rd generation trout farm located in picturesque Haywood County NC grows and processes rainbow trout fillets, caviar, smoked t...2022-01-1142 minThe Mickey Moms ShowLooking ahead to 2022 in Walt Disney World, welcome to the show!In this episode we talk about 2022 in Walt Disney World and all the things we are looking forward to. From trying to new restaurants like Biergarten, to the festivals, new rides, and where we are staying this year. Look for new shows every other Tuesday starting January 11, 2022!This episode is sponsored by Sunburst Trout Farms, family owned sustainable trout farm growing and producing rainbow trout fillets, smoked trout, dips, and more. Find out more at www.sunbursttrout.comFind us on Facebook and Instagram @themickeymomsshowAlso brought to you by Anna...2021-12-3032 min