We’re joined by Alex this week to talk about his family’s first trip on the Disney Magic. Tune in to hear what it’s like taking a group of 21 on a cruise out of Galveston to the beautiful Gulf Coast beaches of Mexico.

We also talk with Alex about his foundation, called Silent Wounds and Warriors, that seeks to help veterans and first responders overcome traumatic brain injuries and PTSD. You can find out more and donate to be a part of these heroes' recovery at https://silentwoundsandwarriors.com.

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Not to be left out, Disneyland gets it’s turn this week as well look at what’s happening in 2025. Of course it’s Disneyland’s 70th birthday, but there’s a lot more to be aware of from ride and room closures, new openings, and special events, here’s what you need to keep in mind when planning your Disneyland trip in 2025.

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What’s happening in 2025 in WDW? From ride and room closures, new openings, and special events, we’ll cover what you need to keep in mind when planning your Disney World trip in 2025.

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We spent the New Year holiday on Oahu at one of our favorite Disney destinations, the Aulani Resort in Ko Olina. There’s so much to do at Aulani itself, and amazing activities for the whole family around the island. We did a UTV tour around Kualoa Ranch, visited Pearl Harbor with the USS Arizona Memorial and USS Missouri battleship tours, and spent a day at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Of course we also enjoyed Aulani itself, complete with an impressive fireworks display to ring in the new year - both official and unofficial. What a magical holiday!

Here are some helpful links to all the amazing spots we talk about on this week’s episode:

• Aulani Hawaii Resort
• Kualoa Ranch | Hawaii’s Premier Adventure Destination
• Pearl Harbor National Memorial (U.S. National Park Service)
• Pearl Harbor Memorial - USS Battleship Missouri Memorial
• Polynesian Cultural Center
• Monkeypod Kitchen
• Restaurant 604 - Fusion restaurant in Honolulu, HI

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Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinions are our own.

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We’re taking a look at what’s coming up for us in 2025 and beyond this week. We’ve got 4 cruises booked and at least 1 if not 2 trips to Disneyland. Of course we’ll be bringing you along for all the fun! What trips do you have planned? We’d love to hear from you and have you on the show. Just hit us up on socials or via email!

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Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinions are our own.

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There’s nothing quite like spending the holidays in paradise, and that’s exactly what we did this year. We flew to Kauai early Christmas morning and spent 5 nights on the southern tip of the island in Poipu. Known as the Garden Isle, Kauai’s beauty (and the food!) did NOT disappoint.

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Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinions are our own.

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We continue our series covering Disney Vacation Club resorts with a look at Disney’s Riviera Resort. This Epcot area DVC hotel on the Skyliner is absolutely gorgeous and instantly became one of our favorite places to stay. Incredible decor, stunning views, and delicious food await at this European inspired destination. 

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Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinions are our own.

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Join us for a look back at some of the key Disney announcements and updates from the last several months. This edition of our “quarterly” Disney review actually covers about 5 months, or everything we’ve heard since D23 over the summer. Don’t have time to keep up to date every week? We’ve got you covered.

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Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinions are our own.

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We’re starting a little competition this week, pitting Disney villains against each other to see who’s mean reigns supreme! First up is our round of 32, with seeding courtesy of CoPilot AI. This was so fun!

Here’s are the competitors and seeds for the tournament…

1. Maleficent (Sleeping Beauty)
2. Scar (The Lion King)
3. Ursula (The Little Mermaid)
4. Jafar (Aladdin)
5. Cruella de Vil (101 Dalmatians)
6. The Evil Queen (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
7. Hades (Hercules)
8. Captain Hook (Peter Pan)
9. Dr. Facilier (The Princess and the Frog)
10. Claude Frollo (The Hunchback of Notre Dame)
11. Gaston (Beauty and the Beast)
12. Mother Gothel (Tangled)
13. Oogie Boogie (The Nightmare Before Christmas)
14. Yzma & Kronk (The Emperor's New Groove)
15. Ernesto de la Cruz (Coco)
16. Lotso (Toy Story 3)
17. The Queen of Hearts (Alice in Wonderland)
18. Prince Hans (Frozen)
19. Randall Boggs & Henry J. Waternoose (Monsters, Inc.)
20. Syndrome (The Incredibles)
21. Charles F. Muntz (Up)
22. AUTO (WALL-E)
23. King Candy (Wreck-It Ralph)
24. Dawn Bellwether (Zootopia)
25. Pete (Mickey Mouse & Friends)
26. Prince John (Robin Hood)
27. Sid Phillips & Scud (Toy Story)
28. Yokai (Big Hero 6)
29. Madam Mim (The Sword in the Stone)
30. Chick Hicks (Cars)
31. Chernabog (Fantasia)
32. Lady Tremaine (Cinderella)

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Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinions are our own.

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We have Audie and Tim Lawley back on this week because they just did something few people have (yet) … they sailed on the brand new Disney Treasure cruise ship! Fresh off the first 3-night media and travel agent preview, they share all the excitement and wonder to be had onboard. New venues, amazing theming, and of course the best crew in the industry. You don’t want to skip this episode!

Tim and Audie are travel agents with The Magic For Less. You can find them online at Meet Tim & Audie Lawley - The Magic For Less or shoot them an email at [email protected].

We’ve known Tim and Audie for over a decade, so we want to make it clear that this is not a sponsored episode. That said, if you’re looking for a great agent to work with tell them we said hi!

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Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinions are our own.

Instagram, Threads, Facebook, Twitter: @ourmousecapades
OurMousecapades.com
[email protected]