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Since the opening of Disneyland in 1955 every park has faced some scary and bizarre moments- things that not even Walt Disney himself could have foreseen. From Yippies shutting down the park, a guest that assaulted Tigger, loaded weapons on rides, or ashes being spread inside the Haunted Mansion, there are many notable things to discuss.

In this episode Rachel and Jeremiah spend some time exploring these wild stories. Many of them are sad and tragic, but some are just downright interesting. During the podcast they ask the question, could some of these things have been avoided? Did Disney handle it well?

Join in on this wild conversation about moments that shocked us and made us laugh. Was there a story that surprised you? Listen in and let us know what you thought about these crazy moments in Disney parks.

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29 years after the first Hocus Pocus was released, the long desired sequel has been released, exclusively to Disney+. After it originally flopped commercially, Hocus Pocus has become a much beloved cult classic, so was Disney able to keep the magic of the first film in its 2022 sequel? That's what Blake and JJ are talking about this week, in celebration of Halloween coming in just a few days.

Blake and JJ talk about their memories attached to the original film, and talk about the good and bad of the new film, as well as talking about how it compares to the first. Then, to wrap things off, Blake offers another film to watch in the spirit of Halloween as the Disney Tip of the Week. So grab your Halloween candy and get your costume on, and listen to our recent episode before this year's All Hallow's Eve. Have a happy Halloween!

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Have you checked out Hocus Pocus 2? Did you agree with our thoughts on it? Let us know, and connect with us at Mouse House Weekly, we'd love to discuss with you!

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Colby is celebrating his 18th birthday, so he and Darrell are debating which Disney movie is the best from the year of his birth, 2004! As Bryce mentioned last week, 2004 wasn't a particularly strong year for Disney movies, BUT there are a few standouts! We've chosen The Incredibles and National Treasure to go head to head. Colby will argue for The Incredibles and against National Treasure, while Darrell will argue for National Treasure and against The Incredibles. Let us know who you think won the debate via any of the links below!

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All Disney parks require tickets to enter, however did you know that there are many special events that require a ticket to gain entrance? Halloween and Christmas events come to the front of your mind, but Disney holds special events all year. Bryce and David discuss their favorite special ticketed events they have attended as well as talk about all the events they would love to see in person. Join them for a special discussion about these events.....no ticket required.

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From treehouse villas to cabin sheik, this week's episode has the most unique rooms you can find at Walt Disney World. Ben and Erica breakdown their Top 10 unique rooms at WDW, complete with budget-friendly options to a room so exclusive you may not even know it exists! Don't miss a room as you listen all the way to #1.

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Once again the Halloween season has approached. This means pumpkin spice, scary decorations, and spooky movies. A lot of people prefer to watch very gory slasher movies like "A Nightmare on Elm Street" or John Carpenter's 1978 classic "Halloween". But as everyone knows, Disney is more family friendly. Whether you're feeling nostalgic or you're in the mood to enjoy a spooky family flick with loved ones, Disney+ has much to offer. To make things easier, Disney + has created an entire Halloween-themed section. This section on the channel is full of options for fans of the more scary variety. This area has everything like "The Nightmare Before Christmas" to the classic "Hocus Pocus". It also categorized many separate television Halloween themed episodes like "The Simpsons" or "Blackish" for quick ease. With so many options on the table to watch Rachel and Jeremiah plan to cover a few of their favorites in this fun, yet somewhat scary podcast episode. Both have created a top pick list of what they look forward to watching on this amazing streaming network. With any luck each listener will have a few options to watch during this creepy time of year.

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The original trilogy of Star Wars movies are unanimously agreed to be the best of the three trilogies, but how do the prequels and sequels stand when put against each other? The prequels have gotten a lot of criticism for many years, with the prequels only recently being more praised than trashed, and the sequels have been a controversial discussion among the Star Wars fanbase since the release of the Force Awakens. This week, Blake and JJ are tackling this topic, talking about the pros and cons both trilogies have, from their plots and characters, to their memorable moments and musical score. There's also discussion on how nostalgia plays a heavy part in people's opinions on the films, the generation, and how external content (such as television shows and direct sequels) can affect different products of the franchise, both positively and negatively. They also discuss what they've done Disney lately, and some Disney news, involving the potential cancellation of a much anticipated Star Wars project and the confirmed arrival of a much beloved cartoon series to Disney+, with much hope for a new season. Now jump on in and hit that play button, and see how these two trilogies compare to each other!

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• Rogue Squadron canceled
• Spectacular Spider-Man coming to Disney+

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D23 2022 took place last weekend and Disney gave us a lot to be excited about! They also gave us a lot to be confused, hopeful, optimistic, and disappointed about. Bryce joins Darrell and Colby to discuss many of the announcements about Disneyland, Disney World, Disney movies, and Disney +. We'll talk about Avengers Campus, Tiana's Palace, Wondrous Journey, Mickey's Toontown, Haunted Mansion, Tron Lightcycle Run, the return of Figment, Moana, Zootopia, Coco, Disney Villains, Encanto, and SOOOOO much more!

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David gives us some great new offerings at Disney World and Disneyland while adding some tips and tricks along the way. The every other year D23 convention draws thousands of attendees to the Anaheim Convention Center. Each convention holds many new announcements for parks, TV, and film from the Walt Disney Company. Bryce and David give their top three predictions about what announcements will be released at D23. You can watch live panels at D23 at this link: https://d23expo.com/Live

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Disney's newest cruise ship has so many surprises that Ben and Erica need a second episode to cover everything! Set sail with us once again as we discuss the multi-level pool deck, new bars & lounges, and the exciting addition of a grown-up salon and barber shop. Plus, hear a little about Ben's recent voyage aboard the Disney Dream, and how the Wish has affected the rest of the fleet. Cruising with Disney keeps getting more and more interesting!

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