4 The Mouseketeers

From the Monorail WINDOWWWSSS to the EPCOT WAALLLLSSS… ’til the sweat pours down my *RECORD SCRATCH*…. Welcome Back Mouseketeers! Episode 23 is here, so sit back, relax and let’s dive in to our 4 topics for this week:

* Bob for Bob – Bob Iger bids the mouse adieu, and we welcome Bob Chapek as Disney’s new CEO. * Plus our conspiracy theory on why Iger stepped down* How to close down a festival amid a marathon weekend.* So many lessons learned, plus how a human trap was laid by a mouse at EPCOT* The rising cost of annual passes and tickets at Walt Disney World* Will you renew or visit? We ask the tough questions and weigh out the options.* Flower and Garden Announcements* A full run down of the bands participating in the Garden Rocks Concerts coming to EPCOT.

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Welcome Back Mouseketeers. Admit it, you were totally singing the song from Lady and the Tramp. Episode 22 is all about LOOOOOVVVEEEE. Yes, we can feel the love tonight, so grab some paper and your pen or pencil because we have broken down all you need to know about celebrating Valentine’s Day at Walt Disney World which includes:

* 4 of the most romantic places to eat* 4 of the best experiences for couples* 4 of the best Disney gifts (2 his / 2 hers), and* 4 of the most lux Disney moments that scream – I LOVE YOU, and now I’m broke.

SHARING THE LOVE

On the podcast we also promised you helpful links and tips to plan your most memorable Valentine’s Day, whether you are at Disney or not. So let’s walk down lover’s lane, shall we?

Grand Floridian Private Dining: Call 407-824-1951 to set up this experience, but be prepared to shell out upwards of $250 per person for the view, the chef-curated experience, as well as a private butler on a private balcony.

Magic Bands: These are available on property or from Shop Disney. The variety and selection are always changing online, so check back often to find the perfect magic band.

Dooney and Burke bags: Let me tell you from personal experience that these purses hold their worth and are made from quality materials. The price point can make you a little anxious with bags rarely dipping below the $100 mark, but these purses are perfect for the Disney loving lady. Shop for Dooney online.

Basin products: Located at Disney Springs, this store offers you his and hers gifts for shower, body, and face. This is a wonderful alternative gift to give for a Disney lover without having to go to the parks. You can also order online.

Characters in Flight: This is one of the original Downtown Disney attractions that survived the overhaul to what we know now as Disney Springs. Occasionally if you use Groupon you can find discounted tickets to take the balloon up in the air for an unobstructed view of the Disney Springs area.

Chartering a Boat at Disney: This is luxury on the water, and it’s a specialty experience to cruise the seven seas lagoon. You can charter the boat or pontoon for a fireworks show, day cruise around the world, celebrations or private dining experiences. Pricing can be found on the WDW website, but if you are celebrating valentine’s day in a group setting, the split fare is quite reasonable.

Give the gift of a memory: Disney Florals and Gifts is a great way to add that additional oomph to your magical Valentine’s celebration. You also don’t have to be on property to receive the magic. Disney will deliver to hotels and even residences in the vicinity of WDW. They unfortunately do not deliver outside of their limited radius, but other companies affiliated with Disney will definitely do so such as ROSESHIRE.

Captured memories: Break out your Sunday best and strike a pose. Disney Fine Art Photography is a beautiful way to capture memories at Disney. There are portrait sessions available, and even wedding photography. With packages that start at $500 you can expect the best of the best and some of the most memorable locations for photos.

Hello Mouseketeers. Yes, All good things must end – like the month of January. So here we are in February, and we find ourselves at Episode 21 [HUZZAH – LEGAL DRINKING AGE]. So pour yourself a drink, and be ready to pour one out for some Disney homies that we are about to lose. On this episode we talk about:

* Shanghai Disney’s closure for the foreseeable future due to the fatal Coronavirus // Hong Kong Disney has also been affected* Pour out a bit of your Corona Beer for that news* The Pirate League is closing at Magic Kingdom* The Last Day for this magical experience is July 27th – Pour out your Rum – now why is the rum gone?* Big Blue Pool at Art of Animation Resort loses underwater Finding Nemo voices* Pour out some of your drink for our PIXAR pals leaving the Big Blue* Cold Weather Closures at WDW* Repack your swim trunks and flippy floppies – Florida’s cold weather snap ruins Water Park fun.

We also cover:

* Nine Lives Lost – the tragic passing of DVC holders in the Kobe Bryant Crash* What EPCOT Pavilions Susanne has never gone in* The cult classic margarita you should actually skip in the Mexico Pavilion* Where are the Magic Kingdom Trains now?

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Happy New Year Mouseketeers! New Year, SAME SILLY MOUSEKAHOSTS. 2020 brings us to Episode 20 of our podcast [see the numerology there?], and on this episode, we kick off the new with:

* Droids beep-booping through Galaxy’s Edge* The Skyliner is falling… no wait, it’s failing (plus other transportation fails)* What you can expect from this year’s Festival of the Arts at EPCOT* A PSA about Mental Health

Additional Storytime Content

The Florida Welcome Center will no longer be carrying samples of Florida’s Orange Juice or Grapefruit Juice. You can learn more about this tragedy HERE.

Interested in listening to a nonbiased opinion of the Mandalorian in two succinct Minisodes? Check out our friends Patricia and Diandra over at CineMagic Manor. They do an excellent job! Two Thumbs WAAAAAYYY up.

Wondering where you can listen to adorable Baby Yoda songs like the one Erika was singing? Here is our current favorite…. you’re welcome.

Want to watch the most recent video from Bad Lip Reading from the Last Jedi? Here ya go… MY STICK.

Hello again fellow Mouseketeers! We hope you are fully out of your turkey and/or food coma’s by now. Part of the post-Thanksgiving ritual this year was creating a new tradition of lounging around and watching Disney+. So after 3 weeks of exploring the most amazing content provided by this revolutionary streaming service, it’s time we rattle off the shows you ABSOLUTELY must watch. Let’s count them down:

* Number 4: Pixar Shorts * All of them, just bask in the cuteness and creativity from the folks over at Pixar – our favorite newest original – FORKY ASKS A QUESTION!* Number 3: The Imagineering Story* SPOILERS: You will need a box of tissues to watch this show, and if you don’t shed a tear by the end of episode 1; are you REALLY a Disney fan?* Number 2: The World According to Jeff Goldblum* Susanne loves this show, and so far the first few episodes have not disappointed. Erika gives it a shoulder shrug emoji. Tell us what you think about it in the comments below!* Number 1: DRUM ROLL PLEASE – The Mandalorian* Baby Yoda, Baby Yoda, Baby Yoda … thanks for coming to our Ted Talk.

We also promised listeners a photo the scrumptious rolls that Susanne’s family makes for the holidays. It’s a family secret so we can’t share the recipe, but none the less – feast your peepers on these:

Kain Family Rolls

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Hiya Mouseketeers! We are entering our “adult” years of the podcast, and what better way than to spill some adult content tea? Please note – This episode is NOT for the little Mouseketeers, as we use explicit language during a particularly passionate discussion about a very sensitive topic. We just want to remind everyone that although Disney is a place that is supposed to be carefree and safe, a place of magic and discovery; it’s still not immune to some of the darker parts of humanity. On this episode, you will get some negative unfortunate news but some positive points too, and you’ll hear our take on:

* DisTwitter Drama (Trigger Warning)* The recent negative news articles about Disney Cast Members and an Annual Passholder involving innocent children (Trigger Warning)* Disney’s influence in making a difference in the lives of disabled adults* Batuu continuing to disappoint fans (Come On Disney – get it together!)

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Welcome Back Mouseketeers. This episode is SUMO sized. We definitely deviated from our standard 4 topics under 40 minutes, but we covered so much in practically half the time. For your listening pleasure, Episode 17’s original agenda covers:

* The great Fuel Rod Debate* Susanne’s reaction to the official Star Wars Trailer (and Erika’s breakdown)* Batuu’s reinstated immersive food menu complete with the original names* Flipping Seasons at Walt Disney World (spoilers

Now, what you will really hear on the podcast:

* Susanne’s recommendation on how to get over being a litigious loser* Erika sobbing uncontrollably over Star Wars, her experience meeting Carrie Fisher, and her love of robots, which leads to more crying* A 2-minute update on Batuu’s food* Erika hating on Frozen and Susanne fangirling over Idina Menzel, but calling out Kristen Bell (SCANDALOUS)* Erika sharing the name of Chewbacca’s porg friend – (Spoilers: His name is Terbus)* A new debate on what’s cuter – a Porg or an Ewok? (share your thoughts!)* Erika goes back to crying over robots

As you can tell Mouseketeers, this episode was all over the place, but we love having you join us for these conversations. Sometimes you just have to let loose and be yourself, and we hope you have been enjoying our podcast and all the random and silly thoughts we bring out about the Happiest Place on Earth.

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Welcome to our Sweet 16th – our little podcast is growing up so fast. We have a great show for you Mouseketeers; this one is all about FOOD! As many of you may know, Susanne and I (Erika), are huge foodies. We will eat just about anything… well, I can’t eat seafood, but I married a Chef and he can, so I guess that balances out. *insert shrug emoji here* Anywhoozles – on this episode we cover:

* Swan and Dolphin’s Food & Wine Classic* A review of the new Enchanted Rose Lounge at The Grand Floridian* A Foodie Safari available at Animal Kingdom, it’s sure to make your tastebuds go WILD. * Galaxy’s Edge makes a menu change – Spoilers : (WTF DISNEY?)

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Welcome Back Mouseketeers. We have got a great show for you this week. Grab your in case of emergency kits, and get ready because we are bringing you a short episode all about:

* The Rise and Fall of the Skyliner (LITERALLY)* The Riviera Resort (and how the Skyliner being down will affect the new property)* Disney+ Pricing – SPOILERS: you can still get a discounted rate [see below]* Disney+ Shows (like we needed another reason to subscribe)* BONUS CHIT CHAT – We went down a bunny trail to the “Other” Park – Find out what Harry Potter House Susanne and Erika belong to.

DISNEY+ Discount

Please keep in mind the offer is only available for a limited time so if you want to get in on the deal, we would recommend signing up soon as we don’t know how long it will last. To sign up and for more details, visit https://founders.disneyplus.com/ and enter code PARKSPASS3YEARS for the reduced rate offering.

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Mickey, I don't think we're in Disney anymore. Hold on to your little Pluto's my pretties, because this episode of the podcast takes my guest Mousekahost, Diandra Sosa, and I to the "OTHER" park... you know, the one with the Haunted Houses, Scare Zones, and lots of booze.