This week we went north as celebrities! Well, we cruised from Seattle to Alaska on the Celebrity Edge, at least. This is our first time sailing with Celebrity, first time departing from Seattle, and first time to Alaska. Was it all we had hoped for? YES! (for the most part) What happens when 8 friends take a vacation? Listen in to find out!

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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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This week we’re talking to CT, better known as Tin Foil Mouse Ears, about his recent stay at the new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Resort in Disney World. This Disney Vacation Club addition to the existing resort replaced the Spirit of Aloha luau… was it a good change? It all depends on your perspective. Have you stayed at the Island Tower? What were your thoughts?

You can find more of CT’s thoughts and prognostications at https://dclduo.substack.com/ and links to his social media accounts at https://tinfoilmouseears.com/.

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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 joined this week by Caroline from the Poor Unfortunate Podcast to talk about her recent trip on the fabulous Disney Wish. Was her cruise amazing? Yes. Did we make a new friend? Yes. Did we have an uncountable number of tangents? Also yes. You don’t want to miss a single minute of this one!

You can find more of Caroline, and her friend/co-host Conor, over at Poor Unfortunate Podcast | A Disney Podcast for Grown Ups.

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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: @ourmousecapades
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ourmousecapadespod
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Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort and it’s Gran Destino Tower are absolutely fantastic places to stay when you’re in Disney World. Catering to business travel with it’s attached major convention center, this moderate resort has the flair, class, and nearly all the amenities of a deluxe resort at a substantial savings. But don’t think families aren’t welcome too! The resort has an amazing pool complex a lots to do. Could this be your next vacation spot?

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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: @ourmousecapades
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ourmousecapadespod
https://OurMousecapades.com
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One day. One park. Random date. No lightning lanes. Restrictions on what rides and attractions you can choose from. What are you going to do? It’s time for your new favorite game show, THEME PARK ROULETTE! This time it’s Magic Kingdom in Disney World, opening day attractions that are still open, and only quick service meals. What would you choose?

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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: @ourmousecapades
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ourmousecapadespod
https://OurMousecapades.com
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From Florida to California, the Middle East, and Japan, there’s a ton of big project news that came out this week. We’re recapping the highlights and ruminating on what this all means for the parks and for Disney fans. So grab your hard hats and join the conversation!

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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: @ourmousecapades
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ourmousecapadespod
https://OurMousecapades.com
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With Universal’s Epic Universe opening up just up I-4 in Orlando, how does Disney respond? Will there be more coming to Disney World than was announced at D23 last year? Is Epic Universe a “one day park” given how few rides and attractions it has? We had a healthy discussion on this and more this week; what are your thoughts?

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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: @ourmousecapades
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ourmousecapadespod
https://OurMousecapades.com
[email protected]

What’s it like to be in Disney World with thousands of cheerleaders a couple times a year? Does it make each trip a little less special, or does it slowly turn you into a Disney adult without you realizing it? Alicea’s childhood friend Carrie is on this week to talk about what that’s like, and how special her recent trip - the last as a cheerleading parent - truly was. We also hear about what it was like in Disney World when the pandemic shut things down in 2020. Lots to learn in this week’s episode!

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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: @ourmousecapades
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ourmousecapadespod
https://OurMousecapades.com
[email protected]

Bill is back on the show this week talking about the changes he’s seen at Disney over the years. A 12-year Disney alumni who’s done everything from sweeping streets to running finance for the water parks, Bill shares his former insider perspective on how Disney is managing Walt Disney World and looks at the potential impact of the new Epic Universe theme park opening this week. This is a perfect example of why we started this podcast: to share these chats that we’d be having anyway with a wider audience. Come along and enjoy!

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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: @ourmousecapades
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ourmousecapadespod
https://OurMousecapades.com
[email protected]

One of our listeners Andrew joins us on the other side of the microphone this week to talk about his family’s recent cruise on the Disney Wonder out of San Diego. Not only that, they also hit Disneyland and tried out the Lightning Lane Premier Pass too. Is sailing out out Southern California right for this Arizona family? Is the Premier Pass worth the cost? You’ll just have to give this weeks show a listen!

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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: @ourmousecapades
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ourmousecapadespod
https://OurMousecapades.com
[email protected]