We start the second of our two news-heavy episodes with offering our support to those who are and have been suffering under the racial tension occurring within the nation. We then give our usual updates on Disney + viewing, bouncing between a Documentary, a classic cartoon, and the "next, next, next gen" of High School Musical-style film. Our news for the week dives into the exclusive Passholder experience during Universal Studio Orlando's opening dates. Following this, Disney Parks divulges some more of the changes expected to come as they plan their re-opening, while making a major announcement regarding (among other things) temporary removal of the FastPass system.

Episode Links

Black Lives Matter Info (And Related Links)https://linktr.ee/blacklivesmatter

Universal Open to Passholdershttps://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020/06/03/were-live-at-the-reopening-of-universal-orlandos-theme-parks/

Disney Parks Updates - Pt 1https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/05/an-update-on-walt-disney-world-resort-reservations/

Disney Parks Updates - Pt 2https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/experience-updates/annual-passes/

Major Disney Experience Changes?https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2020/06/02/disney-may-use-the-pandemic-as-the-excuse-to-finally-overhaul-fastpass-and-extra-magic-hours

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We start the episode off with some more updates on how life and work in Quarantine is being affected, now that things seem to be opening up. Following this we give a quick recap of shows we've watched from our Disney + queue. In the news, Disney unveils a new webpage with details on changes to future visits, and we get details on how re-opening amid the Pandemic will look when visiting Universal Studios Orlando. This is the first of two news-heavy episodes. We look forward to resuming our discussion segment in Episode 34!

Episode Links

Info on Flyinghttps://www.erinbromage.com/post/flying-in-the-age-of-covid-19

Disney Springs Open Areashttps://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020/05/27/the-world-of-disney-is-reopening-in-disney-springs-today-and-its-already-crazy-busy/

Disney Phased Re-Opening Planshttps://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/05/plans-unveiled-for-the-phased-reopening-of-walt-disney-world-resort-theme-parks-resort-hotels-and-disney-stores/

Experience Updates - World of Magichttps://disneyworld.disney.go.com/experience-updates/

Disney Springs Mobile Ordering Changeshttps://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020/05/27/mobile-order-has-changed-at-walt-disney-world-counter-service-restaurants-find-out-how-here/

Universal Re-Opening Detailshttps://www.syfy.com/syfywire/theme-parks-reopening-heres-what-that-means-for-your-visit

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Surprisingly, we have another news-filled week again! Mice Chat covers our tenth week in Quarantine, with some updates for our potential trip in July. In the news, we once again hear from our girl Carlye Wisel, who updates us on a major leadership change within Disney. We also take a deep dive into the finally re-opened Disney Springs, and get a POV on what was being offered that first day. A final piece of news informs us that Universal announced its plans to re-open as well, and gives some insight on what they intend to do regarding Health and Safety practices. Wrapping up the episode we take a nostalgic trip to pre-pandemic and what we would do during an ultimate visit to Magic Kingdom.

Discussion Timestamp: 0:55:21

Episode Links

Carlye Wisel Articlehttps://www.syfy.com/syfywire/theme-parks-reopen-disney-springs-universal-orlando-citywalk

Re-Opening Day at Disney Springshttps://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020/05/20/photos-and-tips-our-full-experience-from-disney-springs-reopening-day/

Universal Opening Datehttps://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/05/a-message-about-disney-parks-from-chief-medical-officer-dr-pamela-hymel/

Carlye Instagram Posthttps://www.instagram.com/p/CAdujK4nDZv/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

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As the title states - this week is all about the news! We briefly touch on some Disney Plus updates in Mice Chat, ABC debuts a sequel to the Disney music sing-along, and we encourage listeners to tune in to some interesting Disney-related videos. Following this, news takes front stage as we are excited to make many announcements. From international park openings, to restaurants at Disney Springs, things are finally taking a turn for the positive!

Episode Links

Olaf at Home Playlisthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL1kDLQ8-kg&list=PLxnVeUnlga-Eg3hSTyV2GXjiJYdjQl2nt

Shanghai Health Regulationshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLNzpPpYlUc

Shanghai Disney Resort Preparing to Open Videohttps://www.instagram.com/p/B_1BP8yjAlZ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/05/a-message-about-disney-parks-from-chief-medical-officer-dr-pamela-hymel/

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/05/disney-springs-begins-phased-reopening-on-may-20//

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Mice Chat covers a couple things this week as we had some more Disney Plus viewing, (does Teen Beach Movie live up to the Disney Musical hype?), followed by enjoying an unexpected gift from the cast of a favorite park show! After giving a brief update on potential vacations, we dive into the news - both in Florida and in Disney Shanghai. We wrap up the episode with another bracket - can these two disneyphiles agree on which is the best Table Service Restaurant?

Bracket Results

If you would like to see the results of our bracket, check the link to the spoiler image, below!

https://imgur.com/Wa7IqeJ

https://imgur.com/Wa7IqeJ Table Service Bracket

Episode Links

The Festival of the Lion King Cast Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMx6HiTM4c0

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/05/its-time-for-magic-shanghai-disneyland-begins-phased-reopening-on-may-11/

Shanghai Disney Resort Preparing to Open Videohttps://www.instagram.com/p/B_1BP8yjAlZ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Angelique Magique Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/angeliquemagique/

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/05/a-message-about-disney-parks-from-chief-medical-officer-dr-pamela-hymel/

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/05/disney-springs-begins-phased-reopening-on-may-20//

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In this week's episode our quarantine update includes some more Disney+ viewing with a classic animated film and the next in line of Pixar movies. In the news we explore a potential Disney Parks opening strategy, and we are inspired to make some exciting Disney purchases! The discussion for this week focuses on bright lights and the big... floats? Find out which parades and nighttime shows get our hearts and fists pumping!

Episode Links

https://touringplans.com/blog/2020/04/28/preliminary-guidelines-orange-countys-economic-recovery-task-force-reopening-strategy/

https://www.shopdisney.com/face-masks/

Our YouTube Playlist of the parades and nighttime shows mentioned in Episode 28 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJbtmXqJDYV5SD22jbkO2DtTbZRZ0lCZN

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Our episode this week covers a broad swath of Disney goodies! First we update you on the many Disney shows and movies we watched -- does Camp Rock live up to the High School Musical hype? Up next, we celebrate what should have been our April Disney vacation, by baking a bunch of snacks Disney-style! Finally, after a brief article on some updates overseas, we dive deep into our ultimate Marvel Cinematic Universe Movie head-to-head bracket. Which movie will come out on top?

Where to Watch

(As of 7/2/20)22 on Disney+ (with Subscription)8 on Netflix (with Subscription)2 on Hulu (with Subscription)2 on Movies Anywhere (Must be Purchased)

Captain America: The First Avenger - Disney+ https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/marvel-studios-captain-america-the-first-avenger/6xvB6xZ4r95OMarvel's Agent Carter - Disney+ https://www.disneyplus.com/series/marvels-agent-carter/3rh3uclvsNsTIron Man - Disney+https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/marvel-studios-iron-man/6aM2a8mZATiuThe Incredible Hulk - Movies Anywhere https://moviesanywhere.com/movie/the-incredible-hulkIron Man 2 - Disney+ https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/marvel-studios-iron-man-2/lXjCr9QmGGQJThor - Disney+ https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/marvel-studios-thor/1p4vdKzTuhzrMarvel's The Avengers - Disney+ https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/marvel-studios-the-avengers/2h6PcHFDbsPyIron Man 3 - Disney+ https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/marvel-studios-iron-man-3/3s4Ihq7P2c6eMarvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. - Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/70279852Thor: The Dark World - Disney+ https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/marvel-studios-thor-the-dark-world/ZHk7aM5xTbW7Captain America: The Winter Soldier - Disney+ https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/marvel-studios-captain-america-the-winter-soldier/TVme5whcowSyGuardians of the Galaxy - Disney+ https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/marvel-studios-guardians-of-the-galaxy/1S4WM9h3KRR6Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 - Disney+ https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/marvel-studios-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-2/ZdRX4mMbp1gMMarvel's Daredevil - Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/80018294Avengers: Age of Ultron - Disney+ https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/marvel-studios-avengers-age-of-ultron/76IUxY0rNHztAnt-Man - Disney+ https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/marvel-studios-ant-man/5c92KVf1zgUXMarvel's Jessica Jones - Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/80002311Marvel's Luke Cage - Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/80002537Marvel's Iron Fist - Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/80002612Captain America: Civil War - Disney+ https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/marvel-studios-captain-america-civil-war/4ovfyKnnIBCgMarvel's Cloak & Dagger - Hulu https://www.hulu.com/series/marvels-cloak-dagger-ad2911c4-31a3-4694-8e91-950646a0ed11Black Panther - Disney+ https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/marvel-studios-black-panther/1GuXuYPj99KeMarvel's The Defenders -Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/80002566Marvel's Runaways - Disney+ https://www.disneyplus.com/series/marvels-runaways/FrnyN9YoJj46Marvel's The Punisher - Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/80117498Spider-Man: Homecoming - Movies Anywhere https://moviesanywhere.com/movie/spider-man-homecomingMarvel's Inhumans - Disney+ https://www.disneyplus.com/series/marvels-inhumans/6VZXWp9jaYsTDoctor Strange - Disney+ https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/marvel-studios-doctor-strange/4GgMJ1aHKHA2Ant-Man and The Wasp - Netflix https://www.netflix.com/watch/80220813Captain Marvel - Disney+ https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/marvel-studios-captain-marvel/38xJGlLAQy9aThor: Ragnarok - Disney+ https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/marvel-studios-thor-ragnarok/3XqAT8UV8ojSAvengers: Infinity War - Disney+ https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/marvel-studios-avengers-infinity-war/1WEuZ7H6y39vAvengers: Endgame - Disney+ https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/marvel-studios-avengers-endgame/aRbVJUb2h2RfSpider-Man: Far From Home - Hulu https://www.hulu.

This week's episode is chock-full of Disney fun! In Mice Chat, we cover four things we experienced in on-screen Disney magic, and give a small update to our travel plans. From there, we jump on in to the news, where a familiar face makes its reappearance, and we read through the proposed government timeline of the country-wide phased reopening. In our discussion we turn to something near and dear to our hearts; MUSIC! Specifically the music that you hear when inside or riding upon one of the many wonderful attractions at the Disney Parks.

Episode Links

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/12/business/media/disney-ceo-coronavirus.html

https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/16/politics/read-guidelines-for-opening-america/index.html

Our YouTube Playlist of the songs mentioned in Episode 26https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJbtmXqJDYV6xFdl9KoNTOv9u4fhM7xIK

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Our episode this week starts as you'd expect: Mice Chat gives some more updates on what we've done at home Disney-wise including our reactions to the next episode of Encore! and a deep dive into our thoughts on the newest Pixar movie: Onward. Following our chat, news focuses on some of the updates "across the pond", where Wuhan and Shanghai Disney are feeling out how things might look on the other side of Coronavirus, and what that might mean for us, stateside. Following these updates, we flip some more coins as we put all the Pixar movies in a bracket-style competition, to find out what we might consider to be our ultimate Pixar animated movie(s).

Bracket Results

If you would like to see the results of our bracket, check the link to the spoiler image, below!

https://imgur.com/ezSOzs2

https://imgur.com/ezSOzs2 Pixar Animation Bracket

Episode Links

https://www.barrons.com/articles/bob-iger-on-disney-after-coronoavirus-51586252700

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The theme of the episode this week is things that we do to "keep the Disney Magic alive at home". We start with our usual quarantine life updates in Mice Chat, and touch on Disney shows and movies we watched. From there, we move on to some fun things you can do to stay connected to Disney both online and through social media. Our episode is wrapped up by describing the food and "merch" that bring us the daily Disney joy we yearn for. It's a shorter episode this week, but one we know you'll enjoy!

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Podcasts:

The Office Ladies Podcast: https://www.earwolf.com/show/office-ladies/Imagineer Podcast: https://imagineerpodcast.podbean.com/ | @imagineerpodcastGeekin on WDW Podcast: http://geekinonwdw.com/ | @geekinonWDW

Minecraft Servers:

The Palace Network: https://forums.palace.network/IP: play.palace.networkMC Parks: https://mcparks.us/IP: main.mcparks.usImagineering Fun: https://imagineeringfun.net/IP: mc.imagineeringfun.netHarry Potter Server: https://potterworldmc.com/IP: play.potterworldmc.comLord of the Rings Server: https://www.mcmiddleearth.com/IP: build.mcmiddleearth.comGame of Thrones Server: https://westeroscraft.com/IP: mc.westeroscraft.com (Custom Game Launcher)

Disney Zoom Backgrounds: Disney Family Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialdisneyfamily/

Social Media Accounts:

Shay Spencer @theshayspenceTim Tracker youtube.com/thetimtrackerThe Dis Unplugged youtube.com/disunpluggedKatie and Spencer youtube.com/bestlife&beyondColor Me Magic @colormemagic #colormeparkhopper

Merchandise/Shirts:

The Lost Bros https://lostbrostradingco.com/Lone Cactus Shop https://www.lonecactusshop.com/Once Upon A Tee Shirt https://www.etsy.com/shop/OnceUponaTeeShirtBuena Vista Magic https://buenavistamagic.bigcartel.com/Magic Moment Company http://www.magicmomentco.comMagic Candle Company https://magiccandlecompany.com/