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MouseKastEpisode 82 - What to do when it's REALLY hot and a special LIVE review of Disney StarlightIf you’ve been anywhere on the East Coast lately, thermometers have been threatening to explode because it’s so hot! So how can you best handle the heat while at the parks? Matt, Meaghan and Hawk talk with Chuck live from a toasty Magic Kingdom about some of the best ways to beat the heat – and – we have a special LIVE showing of the new nighttime parade, Disney Starlight, with an instant review afterward. It’s a hot time with lots of magic on this edition of MouseKast!2025-07-281h 17MouseKastEpisode 81 - "Lawyering up" over MarvelYou may have wondered why some Marvel characters aren't at Walt Disney World. That's because Universal still owns the east coast theme park rights to certain Marvel characters. On this episode of MouseKast, Chuck and Hawk consider what can Disney offer Universal to get full control of Marvel in the theme parks? What might Universal want? What about some collaborative efforts? We're lawyering up on this edition of MouseKast!2025-07-1657 minMouseKastEpisode 80 - Open Mic Night - the Liberty Belle's last run, revitalizing spaces, our traditions and much more!Open Mic Night returns on MouseKast! On this episode, our live viewers dictate the topics we discuss. On this Open Mic Night, we begin with the Liberty Belle's final run as construction begins on Piston Peak at the Magic Kingdom. We also talk about spaces and places at Walt Disney World we think need to be revitalized and some of our must-do traditions for a Disney trip. The viewers take control - on Open Mic Night here on MouseKast!2025-07-091h 08MouseKastEpisode 79 - Disney fireworks and nighttime eventsWith the 4th of July coming up, we're taking a deep dive into fireworks and other nighttime events at Disney Parks. Special guest and pyrotechnical expert, Mark Jones, joins us to discuss some of the behind-the-scenes work that takes place at Disney to put on a nightly fireworks show. Plus, we talk about some of our favorite nighttime events and share some different places to view Magic Kingdom fireworks. We're lighting up the sky on this episode of MouseKast!2025-07-021h 15MouseKastEpisode 78 - Game night - Would you rather?It's game night! On this episode we're playing "Would You Rather" Universal Studios vs. Walt Disney World edition! 2025-06-251h 11MouseKastEpisode 77 - What would Walt Do?? Responding to Epic UniverseIt's no secret that Epic Universe has become a game changer in the theme park industry, especially in central Florida. On this episode of MouseKast, we bring back a fan-favorite topic: What would Walt Do? This time Chuck, Matt, Meaghan and Hawk discuss how Walt Disney might have reacted to the competition imposed by the opening of Epic Universe. We're channeling our inner Walt Disney here on MouseKast, where the mind meets the magic!2025-06-181h 10MouseKastEpisode 76 - Open Mic Night (park hopping, rainy day at Disney and our favorite bathrooms)Open Mic Night returns on MouseKast! This time, Hawk, Meaghan and Matt take the reins and talk about several fan-driven topics including park hopping, rainy days at Disney and some of our favorite bathrooms! Our viewers control the discussion on this episode of MouseKast!2025-06-181h 05MouseKastEpisode 75 - Disney planning and how travel agents can helpPlanning a Disney vacation can be overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be! In this episode of MouseKast, we break down the many benefits of using a travel agent when booking your next trip to the Disney Parks or setting sail on a Disney Cruise. From expert advice and personalized planning to stress-free scheduling and potential savings, we cover how a travel agent can help make your Disney experience smoother, more magical, and even more affordable. Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned visitor, this episode is packed with helpful insights you won’t want to miss!2025-06-041h 11MouseKastEpisode 74 - Game Night - 20 questions returnsIt's game night again on MouseKast! Every last Tuesday of the month is game night and we're returning to a fan favorite -- 20 questions! Can Chuck stump Hawk, Meaghan, Matt and our online viewers??? Listen and see if you can figure out the person, place or thing before the cast does!2025-05-281h 08MouseKastEpisode 73 - An Epic reviewEpic Universe is about to open at Universal Studios Orlando and on this episode of MouseKast, Hawk and Meaghan share their impressions about the third Universal Orlando theme park after having the chance to experience Epic Universe during preview days. We go from land to land sharing some of the good and some of the not-so-good of Epic Universe as they get ready for the formal opening on May 22nd. We have review of Epic (Universe) proportions on MouseKast!2025-05-211h 27MouseKastEpisode 72 - Open Mic #1We're starting a new regular feature here on MouseKast -- open mic night! Our live viewers get to drive the discussion. We began with our thoughts about the announcement of Disneyland Abu Dhabi and then our live viewers took over with different topics and questions. Our viewers take the mic on this episode of MouseKast!2025-05-141h 03MouseKastEpisode 71 - Star Wars Day and changes coming to Galaxy's EdgeMay the Fourth, er, the Force be with you! As we celebrate Star Wars Day here on MouseKast, we're reviewing some of the recent announcements from Star Wars Celebration in Japan, especially some of the announced changes coming to Galaxy's Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios. We also discuss Star Wars Day at Galaxy's Edge and some thoughts about the old Star Wars Weekends. We're heading to a galaxy (not so) far, far away on this episode of MouseKast!2025-05-071h 08MouseKastEpisode 70 - Game Night - making our Disney draft picks (round 1)In the spirit of the NFL or NBA draft, we're holding our own draft for game night! For this first round, Matt leads Meaghan, Hawk and Chuck to select our draft picks for snacks and non-roller coaster attractions in each theme park. What are your top picks? 2025-04-301h 00MouseKastEpisode 69 - Orlando one and doneWe all know about them -- experiences at Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Orlando or the general Orlando area that once is enough -- one and done. On this episode of MouseKast, Chuck, Hawk, Matt and Meaghan review some of their one and done attractions, restaurants, parks and much more... see if you agree or if some of our one and dones are must dos for you!2025-04-231h 00MouseKastEpisode 68 - Short trips to WDW - the pros and consShort trips to Walt Disney World (under 72 hours) can be great... but they also can be grueling. Guest hosts Priscilla and Matt share their recent short trips with Hawk and Chuck and share some tips and ways to make the most out of trips. We also discuss some reasons for short trips and other ways to maximize the value and experience. We're making a quick run to WDW on MouseKast!2025-04-161h 11MouseKastEpisode 67 - The MouseKast where the mind meet the madness Championship - Disneyland vs. Walt Disney WordThe MouseKast - Where the Mind Meets the Madness bracket challenge comes down to the final championship matchup - Disneyland vs. Walt Disney World!!! Annemarie and Mike join Hawk, Meaghan and Chuck to take a deep dive into the nostalgia, attractions, food and more before making their final picks. Which Disney park will come out on top? 2025-04-091h 14MouseKastEpisode 66 - The Final Four! The four parks...The MouseKast where the mind meets the magic challenge has come down to the final four! Magic Kingdom vs. Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios vs. Epcot. Which Walt Disney World park will come out on top? 2025-04-021h 04MouseKastEpisode 65 - Game Night! The Price is RightCome on down! It's time for Game night on MouseKast! Every last Tuesday of the month, we have game night and this month, we're playing the Price is Right! Annemarie leads the cast on a series of games to guess when certain elements at Walt Disney World opened and, later, the prices of different items throughout Walt Disney World history. Get ready to play the Price is Right here on MouseKast!2025-03-2657 minMouseKastEpisode 64 - The top 8 resortsThe MouseKast - Where the Mind Meets the Madness bracket challenge continues! On this episode, we take the elite 8 deluxe resorts and select a single winner - which resort will come out on top??? Join Chuck, Hawk, Meaghan and guest host Priscilla to find out!2025-03-191h 12MouseKastEpisode 63 - MouseKast - Mind meeting the MADNESS!! Top 16 table service restaurantsOur Mind Meets the MADNESS tournament continues with the top 16 table service restaurants in Walt Disney World! Who will come out on top as the #1 restaurant??? Do you agree? Get ready because you're going to be hungry after listening to this episode of MouseKast! Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOhHuB7QtkM2025-03-121h 14MouseKastEpisode 62 - MouseKast - Mind meeting the MADNESS!! Top 32 attractionsIt's time for March Madn... err... MouseKast, the podcast where the mind meets the MADNESS!!! In the spirit of the Big Dance (we can't say the name of that NCAA basketball tournament), we're ranking our top 32 attractions at Walt Disney World and then going round by round to select our top attraction - what will it be??? Guest hosts Natalie Hogan and Mike McKee join Chuck, Hawk and Meaghan in this first episode of MouseKast Madness!2025-03-051h 07MouseKastEpisode 61 - Game Night Live - What If EPCOT the city had been built?"We call it E.P.C.O.T spelled E-P-C-O-T: Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow." Sadly, with Walt Disney's passing in 1966, the idea for EPCOT the city effectively died with him. On this episode of MouseKast, we play What If? and ask the question - what if Walt Disney had lived and EPCOT the city opened in 1982. What would it look like in 2032 on it's 50th anniversary? Chuck, Hawk and Meaghan lead Annemarie, Mike, Natalie, Matt, and Ty as they each share some of their thoughts about what EPCOT could have been. We're asking the question What If?2025-02-261h 07MouseKastEpisode 60 - A Conversation with Jeff and Lyndsey BarnesWe have a very special episode of MouseKast for you! Joining us is Dr. Disneyland, Dr. Jeff Barnes and his wife, Lyndsey. Together they discuss their relationship, some new projects and some insight on how a love for Disney shaped their relationship into a new marriage. Come listen and share some of Jeff and Lyndsey's insights on this episode of MouseKast!2025-02-191h 00MouseKastEpisode 59 - Disney Guilty PleasuresWe all have them, but maybe we don't want to admit it -- guilty pleasures. Disney is no different. From movies to the theme parks and much more, the MouseKast team shares some of their guilty pleasures. Hawk joins Meaghan, Chuck, Matt, Mike, Priscilla, Annemarie and Natalie as we discuss a few of our guilty pleasures and why. Video version: https://youtu.be/nVQNapSb6e02025-02-121h 01MouseKastEpisode 58 - What inspires you to plan a trip to Walt Disney World?Why do wanderlust-filled adventurers plan their magical escapes to Walt Disney World? Is it the enchanting allure of a special event, the thrill of discovering a dazzling new attraction (or bidding farewell to a beloved one), the harmony of a concert, or the charm of an exclusive activity? With endless reasons to embark on a Walt Disney World adventure, we delve into the heart of inspiration on this spellbinding episode of MouseKast! Join our lively cast of characters—Chuck, Hawk, Meaghan, Matt, Annemarie, Ty, and Mike—as they sprinkle a bit of pixie dust on the myriad moti...2025-02-051h 00MouseKastEpisode 57 - Never Have I Ever at WDWHave you ever played the game "Never Have I Ever?" This is a game where you share some of the things you've never experienced related to a certain theme and why you want to.. or why not. On this edition of MouseKast, Chuck, Hawk, Meaghan, Ty, Matt, Annemarie, Priscilla, Mike and Natalie share some of the different experiences at Walt Disney World that they've never shared - and why. Come join us as we play Never Have I Ever!2025-01-2259 minMouseKastEpisode 56 - Disney Fab 5: The Villains!We all love a good top 10 or maybe a Fab 5! On this episode of MouseKast, Chuck, Meaghan, Hawk, Mike and Matt first come up with their top 10 Disney, Star Wars and Marvel villains and then use that list to develop five experiences, each featuring a different villain, for the newly announced Villains Land at the Magic Kingdom. We're in a villainous mood on MouseKast!!2025-01-151h 01MouseKastEpisode 55 - Celebrating one year of MouseKast and a look back at 2024 for WDWOn this special episode of MouseKast, we take a look back at one year of the MouseKast podcast, share some of our favorite episodes so far and then have a brief review of some of the key changes at Walt Disney World in 2024. We're celebrating our one year anniversary on MouseKast!2025-01-081h 11MouseKastEpisode 54 - Our Walt Disney World Christmas wishesTwas the night before Christmas and all through the house - everyone was stirring including Mickey Mouse! On this special Christmas Eve edition of MouseKast, Chuck, Hawk and Meaghan share their top five Walt Disney World Christmas wishes. These are items or ideas that are not currently in development or have not been announced in any way. Which wishes would make your top five? Santa's coming down the chimney to share some Disney gifts on this episode of MouseKast!2024-12-251h 20MouseKastEpisode 53 - Be a Kid Again at Disney! Park experiences for adultsOn this episode of MouseKast, we're continuing our series - Be A Kid Again at Disney! This time, we're heading into the parks to review those experiences that are great for adults including tours, lounges and more! Hawk, Meaghan and Chuck take a deep dive into all the different ways adults can enjoy the parks and some of the benefits of an adults-only trip to Walt Disney World. Put on your mouse ears, it's time to be a kid again!2024-12-181h 09MouseKastEpisode 52 - Disney on a Budget - Getting the most value out of your WDW vacation - experiences, shopping, tickets, parks and more!We continue our series, Disney on a Budget. On this episode of MouseKast, Chuck, Hawk, Meaghan, Ty, Mike, Matt, Natalie and Priscilla review their top three (or so) tips to get the most value out of a Walt Disney World vacation. From ways to save on tickets, to maximizing your daily dollars, we have a number of tips to help you enjoy Disney on a Budget!2024-12-111h 01MouseKastEpisode 51 - Monsters and Muppets at Disney's Hollywood StudiosAt the D23 Expo in the summer of 2024, Disney announced that a new Monsters Inc. hanging door coaster would be coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios. Several months later, new details have emerged that indicate the entire Muppets courtyard will be rethemed to Monstroplis, the fictional city from the Monsters Inc. world. However, this also means the Muppets have to move and Disney also announced that the Rock-N-Rollercoaster, previously starting Aerosmith, will instead, feature none other than Doctor Teeth and the Electric Mayhem, the Muppets band that also features Animal on the drums. Chuck, Hawk. Meaghan, Natalie, Ty and Matt tak...2024-12-041h 07MouseKastEpisode 50 - Game Night LIVE! Disney tag linesJust about every attraction, show, and experience has some sort of tag line associated with it. On this game night LIVE! - Meaghan leads the cast as we try to guess what each tag line is associated with. It's a challenging event that draws upon Disney Parks of today and Disney Parks of the past. This was recorded LIVE on Nov. 26, 2024 and is best experienced watching the video version at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=La4-6ne1xqI. 2024-11-271h 06MouseKastEpisode 49 - Top 10 Disney+ Holiday showsWhen the holidays roll around, many families get together on the couch and enjoy a holiday special, movie or show. Disney offers many holiday related titles on Disney+ and on this episode of MouseKast, Chuck, Natalie, Ty, Meaghan, Annemarie, Hawk and Matt share their top 10 holiday related titles that can be found on Disney+. We're getting into the holiday spirit on MouseKast!2024-11-201h 12MouseKastEpisode 48 - The good, the bad and the ugly of Star Wars movies Episodes 1-9If there's a movie brand that changed the face of cinema, it just might be Star Wars. Beginning with the release of Star Wars (later renamed Episode 4: A New Hope) in May 1977 to the release of Rise of Skywalker in 2015, the Star Wars saga has inspired billions. But even though Star Wars as a brand is belived by many, there have been plenty of bumps in hyperspace along the way. Ty leads Hawk and Chuck on a discussion about the good, the band and the ugly for the nine Star Wars movies. We're going to a galaxy far, far away...2024-11-131h 18MouseKastEpisode 47 - Be a Kid Again at Disney! Dining for adultsWe all know that Walt Disney World is a great place for families young and old... but what about for adults only? Absolutely! Too many think, incorrectly, that a Disney trip is for kids, but there are so many adult experiences at Walt Disney World as well. In this ongoing series - Be a Kid Again at Disney, Chuck, Hawk and Meaghan discuss adult dining experiences and why adults should consider an adults-only trip to WDW. Tuck in, we're talking about fine dining on this episode of MouseKast!2024-11-051h 12MouseKastEpisode 46 - Game Night! Can you identify the Disney character from the eye?We return with game night! Chuck leads Matt, Meaghan, Natalie, Hawk and a live viewer audience for game night. Can you identify the Disney character based on the eyes only? It's not as easy at it looks! Video version (where you can see the clues): https://www.youtube.com/live/kzf3PX4a5vE2024-10-301h 14MouseKastEpisode 45- Front of the line access at Disney ParksJust as the Disney Parks entered the 22nd century, a new front-of-the-line service was announced. Called FastPass, guests could get a pre-assigned time to return to an attraction for a short wait. Over the next 20+ years Disney's front-of-the-line system has undergone many changes and evolutions. Chuck, Hawk, Meaghan Annemarie and Ty review the history of front-of-the-line access at Disney Parks and discuss the newest iteration, the Lightning Lane system (single pass, multipass and the newly announced Premier pass). We're getting into the Lightning Lane on this episode of MouseKast!2024-10-231h 14MouseKastEpisode 44 - Disney on a Budget: DiningWe continue our ongoing series Disney on a Budget. On this episode of MouseKast, we'll look at ways to get the best value when it comes to dining at Walt Disney World. Chuck, Hawk, Meaghan, Matt, Natalie, Mike and Ty talk about different ways to maximize your dining dollars at Disney including a discussion about whether or not to use a Disney Dining Plan, and other ways to get the most dining value at Walt Disney World. We're doing Disney on a budget on this episode of MouseKast!2024-10-1655 minMouseKastEpisode 43 - RunDisneyFor many, a trip to Walt Disney World isn't just about hitting the parks. It's about hitting the road... for a race. Each year tens of thousands of new and veteran running enthusiasts flock to Walt Disney World and Disneyland for the annual RunDisney race events. From Marathon and Half Marathon weekend to Wine and Dine, Princess, Halloween and more, there are many opportunities to RunDisney in the parks and virtual options at home. On this edition of MouseKast, Chuck, Natalie, Meaghan, Hawk and Ty discuss the ins and outs of RunDisney events and what impacts they have on the...2024-10-091h 00MouseKastEpisode 42 - Celebrations at Walt Disney WorldWhen to comes to celebrating any sort of holiday, important date (birthdays, anniversaries), or accomplishment, there's no better place to do so than at Walt Disney World. The cast members at Walt Disney World go above and beyond to help make sure you have a great celebration but also join you in celebrating your milestone. On this episode of MouseKast, Chuck, Hawk, Matt, Annemarie and Natalie review some way to help you celebrate at Walt Disney World and special extra experiences to consider to make your celebrations even more magical. We're celebrating on this episode of MouseKast!2024-10-0257 minMouseKastEpisode 41 - Game Night LIVE!!!Welcome to a special episode of MouseKast! This is a recording of our first LIVE game night from Sept. 25, 2024. Chuck leads Matt, Meaghan, Natalie, Hawk and Ty on another round of 20 questions and this time, the cast had some help from our live viewers! Join us every 4th Tuesday evening at https://www.youtube.com/@mouseKast. Watch at https://www.youtube.com/live/kFMTaiJVNoY. 2024-09-251h 27MouseKastEpisode 40 - Disney on a Budget: The Value ResortsMany guests visiting Walt Disney World are doing so on a budget, trying every way they can to keep costs down. We're starting a new ongoing series on MouseKast: Disney on a Budget. On this first episode of this special series, Hawk, Natalie, Meaghan, Priscilla, Matt and Ty join Chuck for a deep dive into Disney's value resorts - the All Star Resorts (movies, music and sports), Pop Century Resort and the Art of Animation Resort. We discuss their overall value, the benefits of staying a different value resorts and some of the possible challenges. We're doing Disney on a bud...2024-09-1853 minMouseKastEpisode 39 - Going solo at the Disney ParksMost people experience Walt Disney World or Disneyland with family and friends, or perhaps with a group. But what about going solo? For many, a solo trip might seem like a bad idea, but you might just be missing out on some of the best Disney experiences and memories ever. On this edition of MouseKast, Natalie, Ty, Matt, Hawk join Chuck to review the benefits of a solo trip to a Disney park, some of the potential hesitations, and ways to enhance a solo trip that are less possible traveling with others. We're going solo on this edition of Mous...2024-09-1153 minMouseKastEpisode 38 - Planning for and dealing with tropical weather at Walt Disney WorldAccording to the National Weather Service, the historical peak of hurricane season for the United States is September 10. For anyone planning to visit Walt Disney World from June through late October (and sometimes into November), tropical weather can be a possibility. Just because a tropical system might be forecast to impact Florida doesn't mean you should automatically cancel or move your trip to Walt Disney World, and if you do happen to be in Orlando when a tropical system comes through, all is not lost. Chuck, Hawk and Meaghan discuss some tips for planning for tropical weather and for how...2024-09-0455 minMouseKastEpisode 37 - Game Night - Disney ScruplesBack in the mid 1980's a game called "A Question of Scruples" came out asking players to pick options based on specific scenarios. These scenarios usually involved ethical or difficult dilemmas to consider. On this episode of MouseKast, Annemarie, Natalie, Meaghan, Hawk, Matt and Ty try to work through six Disney parks-related scruples that Chuck developed. How would you answer? Listen to this episode of MouseKast and find out!2024-08-281h 19MouseKastEpisode 36 - D23 Ultimate Disney Fan Event: Recap and reaction to the non-WDW announcementsIn our final episode reviewing the announcements from the 2024 D23 Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Chuck joins Hawk, Meghan, Ty and Matt to discuss the Disney parks announcements for the parks located outside of Walt Disney World and for the Disney Cruise Line. It's our final thoughts on D23 on this special edition of MouseKast!2024-08-211h 29MouseKastEpisode 35 - D23 Ultimate Disney Fan Event: Recap and reaction to the WDW announcements - part 2On August 10, 2024, at the 2024 D23 - Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Disney Parks Chairman Josh D'Amaro made many announcements related to the Disney Parks and the Disney Cruise Line. On this episode of MouseKast, Chuck leads Hawk, Mike, Meaghan, Ty, Matt, Priscilla and Natalie on a discussion about the announcements made for Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Epcot and our overall evaluation of the announcements made at D23. We're sharing our reaction to the announcements at D23 on this episode of MouseKast!2024-08-141h 31MouseKastEpisode 34 - D23 Ultimate Disney Fan Event: Recap and reaction to the WDW announcements - part 1On August 10, 2024, at the 2024 D23 - Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Disney Parks Chairman Josh D'Amaro made many announcements related to the Disney Parks and the Disney Cruise Line. On this episode of MouseKast, Chuck leads Hawk, Mike, Meaghan, Ty, Matt, Priscilla and Natalie on a discussion about the major announcements made for the Magic Kingdom. We're sharing our reaction to the announcements at D23 on this episode of MouseKast!2024-08-141h 15MouseKastEpisode 33 - What Would Walt Do? Round 2Back on episode 11 of MouseKast, we stepped into our Disney time machine and brought Walt Disney to the present day to see his reactions to how Walt Disney World has evolved. What would he keep? What would he change? What would he scrap? This was a popular episode, so we have returned with round 2 of What Would Walt Do? Follow along and see what you think as Chuck, Matt, Mike, Ty, Natalie and Hawk, delve into more of our thoughts on how Walt Disney would view the current rendition of Walt Disney World.2024-08-071h 10MouseKastEpisode 32 - Overlooked and hidden Disney DetailsAll too often guests at the various Disney parks are far too busy hurrying from one attraction to another, to slow down and appreciate all the intricate, subtle details that can be found all around. On this episode of MouseKast, Chuck, Annemarie, Matt, Meaghan, Natalie and Ty share some of their favorite hidden Disney details from throughout the parks, resorts and the Disney Cruise Line. We're digging into the Disney details on this edition of MouseKast!2024-07-311h 01MouseKastEpisode 31 - Game Night! Disney 20 QuestionsWe're back with another game night! Every 4th Tuesday, we have some fun and play some Disney games. On this episode of MouseKast, we're going old school with a game of 20 questions! Chuck leads Ty, Matt, Natalie and Meghan on a guessing game where the players have to guess the person, place or thing that can be found at or is related to Walt Disney World. How will you stack up against the cast? Let's play 20 questions!2024-07-241h 07MouseKastEpisode 30 - What impact will the upcoming Epic Universe have on Walt Disney World?Sometime in 2025, Universal Studios Orlando will open their third theme park in the Orlando area. Named Epic Universe, this park (estimated to cost more than $1 billion) will have a significant impact on the theme park landscape in Orlando and the nation. With the 2024 D23 Expo just weeks away - how will Disney respond to Epic Universe? On this episode of MouseKast, Hawk leads Meaghan, Ty, Natalie and Chuck on a discussion of the possible impact Epic Universe will have on Walt Disney World and Orlando, and also what sort of response should Disney make to this new player in the...2024-07-171h 12MouseKastEpisode 29 - Building a 5th park at Walt Disney World -- where and what?Recently the Central Florida Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (what essentially replaced the Reedy Creek Improvement District) announced that the Disney Company had the green light for significant expansions, including the possibility to build a 5th park. On this episode of MouseKast, Meaghan, Matthew, Annemarie, Priscilla and Hawk join Chuck to discuss building a 5th theme park at Walt Disney World. Where would it go? What would be the theme of each park? Join us as we put on our construction hats on this episode of MouseKast!2024-07-1055 minMouseKastEpisode 28 - The demise of Genie+ and the birth of Lightning Lane Single Pass & Multi PassIn late June, Disney announced that the Genie+ paid line access system would be going away on July 25, 2024. In it's place is a return (to some degree) to a paid version the old FastPass+ system dubbed "Lightning Lane Single Pass" and "Lightning Lane Multi Pass." Meaghan, Natalie, Annemarie and Hawk join Chuck to discuss what led to the downfall of Genie+ and the impacts of the new Lightning Lane options.2024-07-031h 03MouseKastEpisode 27 - Game Night! Guess the Disney movie from the quote or song lyricWe're back with another game night! Annemarie, Meaghan, Natalie, Matt and Ty join Chuck for a fun game - guess the Disney movie based on a quote or song lyric from that movie. Play along and see how you do!2024-06-2649 minMouseKastEpisode 26 - Why Disney Parks fans should consider visiting that dark shadowy place... Universal... or maybe notYou've been to Walt Disney World many times. Perhaps you go annually or every other year. You've grown up with the parks. For the seasoned Disney Parks veteran, spending time at that "other place" in Orlando may be something to consider... or maybe not. On this episode of MouseKast, Priscilla, Matt and Hawk join Chuck to consider what attractions (rides and shows), dining, lodging and special events help draw Disney fans to Universal Studios Orlando... or why they don't. We're going to that shadowy place on this episode of MouseKast!2024-06-191h 16MouseKastEpisode 25 - First timers at Walt Disney WorldPlanning a trip to Walt Disney World can seem daunting, especially for first timers. But -- no worries! The MouseKast team is here for you with tips and advice on lodging, attractions and dining. Matt, Meaghan, Hawk, Skipper Jay, and Priscilla join Barry to give some helpful guidance for those who are planning their first trip to Walt Disney World. So sit back and put your mind on the magic with this episode of MouseKast!2024-06-121h 15MouseKastEpisode 24 - You're the new Disney CEO - what would you do?As the Disney company works to eventually find a new CEO to replace Bob Iger in the near future, the MouseKast team steps up to temporarily fill his shoes. Meaghan, Heather, Mike, Matt, Ty and Hawk join Chuck to take their turn as CEO and make some suggestions for things to add, things to change and things to remove. We're pondering the possible future on this episode of MouseKast!2024-06-0558 minMouseKastEpisode 23 - A busy day at Walt Disney World with no Genie+ or Lightning LaneLet's face it - there are plenty of days when Walt Disney World can get busy. One way to help beat the crowds is through add-on options such as Genie+ and Lightning Lane purchases to help avoid long lines. But what if those weren't an option? How would you avoid long lines without the help of these add-ons? Annemarie, Ty, Natalie, Meaghan and Hawk join Chuck to examine some ways to avoid crowds for the morning, afternoon and evening and be able to enjoy a day at Walt Disney World - all without the help of Genie+ or Lightning Lane...2024-05-291h 13MouseKastEpisode 22 - Beating the heat at Walt Disney World - attractionsIt's no secret that the weather can get hot and toasty at Walt Disney World in Florida for a majority of the year! On this episode of MouseKast, Mike, Natalie, Ty, Matt, Hawk, Annemarie, Brian, Meaghan and Priscilla join Chuck to discuss some of the best attractions to beat the heat at each of the theme parks. It's one hot episode of MouseKast!2024-05-221h 01MouseKastEpisode 21 - This or That 2On this episode of MouseKast, we return to one of our favorite games to play -- This or That. Hawk guest hosts this episode asking Annemarie, Mike, Ty, Natalie, Matt, Meaghan, Heather and Chuck to choose between two Disney-related topics and why they chose this or that. Come play along on this edition of MouseKast!2024-05-1559 minMouseKastEpisode 20 - Collecting DisneySo many Disney fans also have Disney-related collections. From pins to mouse ears, ornaments, Funko Pops and more, there are also sorts of ways to collect Disney memorabilia and merchandise. On this episode of MouseKast, Hawk, Meghan, Natalie, Ty and Matt join Chuck to share some of their top Disney-related collections and how you can start your own Disney collections.2024-05-081h 03MouseKastEpisode 19 - Taking kids (of all ages) to Walt Disney WorldWelcome to another episode of MouseKast - where the mind meets the magic! On this episode the cast talks about taking kids of all ages to Walt Disney World. Priscilla, Natalie, Meaghan, Brian and Hawk join Chuck to discuss the benefits and challenges of bringing young kids, tween/teens and adult children to Walt Disney World. We say this is a family podcast, well this episode is all about the family! If you've ever wondered about bringing kids to Walt Disney World - this is the episode that will answer some of your questions.2024-05-011h 12MouseKastEpisode 18 - Character Dining - The Hits and the MissesCharacter dining is a great way to meet Disney characters. There are plenty of benefits of character dining and on this episode of MouseKast, the cast reviews some of their favorite character dining options as well as some options that some guests might want to think twice about. Hawk, Ty, Natalie, Meaghan, Matthew and Mike join Chuck on a review of character dining at Walt Disney World. We're dining with some special friends on this episode of MouseKast!2024-04-241h 07MouseKastEpisode 17 - Disney SpringsThere's so much more to Walt Disney World than just the four theme parks. On this episode of MouseKast, Mike, Hawk, Heather, Natalie, Matt, Meaghan and Priscilla join Chuck to examine not only the benefits of spending time at Disney Springs, but also the benefits of intentionally making time to visit Disney Springs as part of your overall Walt Disney World vacation. We're heading to Disney Springs on this episode of MouseKast!2024-04-171h 00MouseKastEpisode 16 - Disney's Transportation NetworkOn this episode of MouseKast, Chuck joins Hawk, Meaghan, Natalie, Brian and Ty to discuss the good and the not-so-good of the Walt Disney World transportation network. From buses, to monorails to boats, skyliners and more, there are lots of ways to get from here to there in Walt Disney World. It's time to get on board with MouseKast!2024-04-101h 30MouseKastEpisode 15 - This or That Disney Parks editionSo we've all played the game "this or that," where you're presented two options and you have to choose one and explain why. On this episode of MouseKast, we're doing a Disney Parks edition of This or That... Hawk, Ty, Brian and Matt join Chuck on a fun game that's sure to make your mind meet the magic!2024-04-0356 minMouseKastEpisode 14 - Disney by the numbersThere are all sorts of numbers referenced in Disney-related films, the parks and more. How well do you know Disney by the numbers? On this episode of MouseKast, Chuck leads the cast through some numerical Disney references... come play along and see if you can guess the meaning of different Disney-related numbers!2024-03-2741 minMouseKastEpisode 13 - Disney sidekicksThey bring out the best in the hero... or villain. They're sidekicks - side characters that support the main characters, but often end up stealing the show. On this episide of MouseKast, we're going to review some of the best sideckicks in Disney animation. So get ready --- the mind is meeting the magic with sidekicks on MouseKast!2024-03-2055 minMouseKastEpisode 12 - the Wisdom of Walt with special guest Dr. Jeff BarnesOn this special edition of MouseKast, noted author of The Wisdom of Walt, motivational speaker and teacher, Dr. Jeff Barnes, joins the gang to talk about his book and speaking events, and how some of those topics are reflected in the Disney company of the past and the present. It's a fantastic discussion with plenty of insights about Walt Disney and how some of the company's original philsophies have been carried forward to today's leadership. 2024-03-131h 21MouseKastEpisode 11 - What would Walt do? Keep it? Redo it? or Scrap it?Welcome to another thought-provoking edition of MouseKast! On this episode, we take a bit of a spin on the age-old question "what would Walt Disney think about Walt Disney World today?" Barry poses some topics to our panel with special guest Brian Sparhawk from Sharing the Magic along with Chuck, Natalie, Mike, Ty, Meaghan, Priscilla and Janette to determine if Walt Disney would keep it, redo it or scrap it. Listen along and share your thoughts on our social pages!2024-03-061h 16MouseKastEpisode 10 - Special Guest Super Joe Pardo stops by to share his passion for Disney!Joe Pardo is a nationally known author, motivational speaker, podcaster and entrepreneuer... but he's also a big fan of the Disney parks and Run Disney! On this episode of MouseKast, Joe stops by to share his passion for Disney and joins Barry, Chuck, Natalie, Janette, Mike and Ty as we discuss Disney, Run Disney and the influence of recent Universal news on Walt Disney World. 2024-02-281h 37MouseKastEpisode 9 - Adding new pavilions to Epcot's World ShowcaseWhen Epcot first opened on Oct. 1, 1982, nine pavilions were located around World Showcase. They were Canada, UK, France, Japan, USA, Italy, Germany, China and Mexico. Shortly after opening, two more pavilions, Norway and Morocco were added and, later, the Outpost was added as well. But there's still room for three more pavilions. On this episode of MouseKast, Barry, Chuck, Mike, Priscilla, Natalie, Ty and Meaghan begin with an initial list of 12 new pavilion prospects and eventually whittle the list down to only three. Which will the group choose? Which would you choose? We're expanding World Showcase on this ep...2024-02-211h 07MouseKastEpisode 8 - Romantic moments at Walt Disney WorldLove is in the air tonight as Barry, Chuck, Mike, Ty, Priscilla, Natalie and Meaghan all share their thoughts about some of the most romantic places both inside and outside parks at Walt Disney World... then we turn our attention to our most romantic Disney animated films and songs... It's a Valentine's Day edition of MouseKast!2024-02-1456 minMouseKastEpisode 7 - We're creating a mixtape of Disney movie songs!Remember back in the 80s when we made mixtapes? It's time to make our own mixtape of Disney movie songs. Barry, Chuck, Natalie, Priscilla and Janette pick their top 12 out of 24 Disney movie songs. Which songs will make the list and which won't? Listen and find out!!!2024-02-071h 01MouseKastEpisode 6 - Disney's acquisitions - past, present and futureOver the past decade, the Walt Disney company has spent billions on aquiring intellectual property. From Marvel the Muppets, Star Wars to Pixar, the Disney storehouse of IP has grown tremendously. On this episode, the MouseKast gang discuss the impacts of Disney's IP acquistions and gaze into the future into what might be next on Disney's acquistion list... It's an expensive episode to get your mind thinking... where the magic meets the mind!2024-01-3125 minMouseKastEpisode 5 - Visiting Disney parks when it's coldIt does get cold in Florida or Southern California. Cold may be a relative term depending on where you're from, but the traditionally colder months are a great time to visit Walt Disney World or Disneyland. Barry, Chuck and Janette explain.2024-01-2437 minMouseKastEpisode 4 - Disney Easter EggsEaster eggs -- we've all seen and heard them. An "Easter Egg" is a hidden or subtle reference in a production that references something unrelated to that production. For instance, a hidden Mickey is an Easter Egg. On this this episode, we review some of our favorite among the thousands of Easter eggs hidden throughout Disney movies and the theme parks.2024-01-2433 minMouseKastEpisode 1 - Quiz Night #1Alright it's quiz time!! Barry tests our hosts' collective knowledge with different Disney trivia questions... how well will our hosts do? Listen and find out!2024-01-1049 minMouseKastEpisode 2 - staying on property - is it worth it?2024-01-1053 minMouseKastEpisode 3 - Updates to park reservation requirements and park hoppingWith 2024 just underway, Disney has announced some significant changes to park reservations requirements and park hopping restrictions at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Chuck Lionberger and Mike McKee review how these changes will impact guests with date-based passes and those with annual passes.2024-01-1032 min
Podcasts – WDW MousengerEpisode 17! WDWmousenger Podcast – Getting Your Disney Fix Between Trips!Like I always say: “If you’re a Disney Geek, Here You’re Among Friends!” – Rod Wheaton Hi Everybody and welcome to Episode 17 0f the WDWmousenger podcast! This week, I ask the question “How do you get your Disney fix between trips to WDW?”…To help answer the question, I’ve invited my friend Chuck Lionberger from […]2014-04-2847 min
WDW Radio: Your Guide to the Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise and More Disney Magic!WDW Radio Show # 118 - May 10, 2009 - Your Walt Disney World Information StationHello my friends and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello and this is show #118 for the week of May 10, 2009. Thank you for tuning in once again and Happy Mothers’ Day to all of the moms listening. We’ll start off the show with some news from Walt Disney World, including a new pirates experience in the Magic Kingdom, news from Disney’s Hollywood Studios about new meet and greets, a rumor about a possible major change coming to Star Tours and more. One of the keys to any Wa...2009-05-111h 28WDW Radio: Your Guide to the Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise and More Disney Magic!WDW Radio Show # 110 - March 15, 2009 - Your Walt Disney World Information StationHello my friends and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. This is show #110 for the week of March 15, 2009. I am your host Lou Mongello, and I want to thank you for tuning in again this week. This week was one that was filled with some exciting and important news coming from the Disney Company, so we’ll start of by taking a look at some of the notable events, including the naming of the two new ships of the Disney Cruise Line, enhanced environmental efforts Company-wide and in the parks, pirates that are br...2009-03-161h 37WDW Radio: Your Guide to the Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise and More Disney Magic!WDW Radio Show # 109 - March 8, 2009 - Your Walt Disney World Information StationHello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. This is show #109 for the week of March 8, 2009. I am your host Lou Mongello, bringing you the very best ways to enjoy and enhance your Walt Disney World vacation experience in a fun, family-friendly weekly show. We’ll start off this week’s show with news from Walt Disney World, including dates for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, changes coming to Downtown Disney, and opinion questions for you the listener. I often try and cover topics on the show which are meant to not on...2009-03-091h 36WDW Radio: Your Guide to the Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise and More Disney Magic!WDW Radio Show # 106 - February 15, 2009 - Your Walt Disney World Information StationHello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. This is show #106 for the week of February 15, 2009, and as always, I am your host, Lou Mongello. We’ll start off this week’s show by looking at another of Walt Disney World’s Best of the Bests. And this time, it’s about one of the best ways to enjoy and relive your vacation even after you’ve returned home. Chuck Lionberger joins me to talk about Disney’s Photopass, and one of the very best ways to get the most out of it. I’ll answer...2009-02-151h 21WDW Radio: Your Guide to the Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise and More Disney Magic!WDW Radio Show # 99 - December 28, 2008 - Your Walt Disney World Information StationHello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello and this is show #99 for the week of December 28, 2008 - The last show of 2008, and the last show in double digits. Thanks for joining me again this week. I’ll start off the show with Walt Disney World News, and kick it off with a sneak peek at Disney’s new web site, a new store that just opened in the Magic Kingdom, of course some news about food, including a new dining location coming to Frontierland as well as i...2008-12-291h 06