MouseKast

Back in the mid 1980's a game called "A Question of Scruples" came out asking players to pick options based on specific scenarios. These scenarios usually involved ethical or difficult dilemmas to consider. On this episode of MouseKast, Annemarie, Natalie, Meaghan, Hawk, Matt and Ty try to work through six Disney parks-related scruples that Chuck developed. How would you answer? Listen to this episode of MouseKast and find out!

In our final episode reviewing the announcements from the 2024 D23 Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Chuck joins Hawk, Meghan, Ty and Matt to discuss the Disney parks announcements for the parks located outside of Walt Disney World and for the Disney Cruise Line. It's our final thoughts on D23 on this special edition of MouseKast!

On August 10, 2024, at the 2024 D23 - Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Disney Parks Chairman Josh D'Amaro made many announcements related to the Disney Parks and the Disney Cruise Line. On this episode of MouseKast, Chuck leads Hawk, Mike, Meaghan, Ty, Matt, Priscilla and Natalie on a discussion about the announcements made for Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Epcot and our overall evaluation of the announcements made at D23. We're sharing our reaction to the announcements at D23 on this episode of MouseKast!

On August 10, 2024, at the 2024 D23 - Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Disney Parks Chairman Josh D'Amaro made many announcements related to the Disney Parks and the Disney Cruise Line. On this episode of MouseKast, Chuck leads Hawk, Mike, Meaghan, Ty, Matt, Priscilla and Natalie on a discussion about the major announcements made for the Magic Kingdom. We're sharing our reaction to the announcements at D23 on this episode of MouseKast!

Back on episode 11 of MouseKast, we stepped into our Disney time machine and brought Walt Disney to the present day to see his reactions to how Walt Disney World has evolved. What would he keep? What would he change? What would he scrap? This was a popular episode, so we have returned with round 2 of What Would Walt Do? Follow along and see what you think as Chuck, Matt, Mike, Ty, Natalie and Hawk, delve into more of our thoughts on how Walt Disney would view the current rendition of Walt Disney World.

All too often guests at the various Disney parks are far too busy hurrying from one attraction to another, to slow down and appreciate all the intricate, subtle details that can be found all around. On this episode of MouseKast, Chuck, Annemarie, Matt, Meaghan, Natalie and Ty share some of their favorite hidden Disney details from throughout the parks, resorts and the Disney Cruise Line. We're digging into the Disney details on this edition of MouseKast!

We're back with another game night! Every 4th Tuesday, we have some fun and play some Disney games. On this episode of MouseKast, we're going old school with a game of 20 questions! Chuck leads Ty, Matt, Natalie and Meghan on a guessing game where the players have to guess the person, place or thing that can be found at or is related to Walt Disney World. How will you stack up against the cast? Let's play 20 questions!

Sometime in 2025, Universal Studios Orlando will open their third theme park in the Orlando area. Named Epic Universe, this park (estimated to cost more than $1 billion) will have a significant impact on the theme park landscape in Orlando and the nation. With the 2024 D23 Expo just weeks away - how will Disney respond to Epic Universe? On this episode of MouseKast, Hawk leads Meaghan, Ty, Natalie and Chuck on a discussion of the possible impact Epic Universe will have on Walt Disney World and Orlando, and also what sort of response should Disney make to this new player in the Orlando theme park game.

Recently the Central Florida Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (what essentially replaced the Reedy Creek Improvement District) announced that the Disney Company had the green light for significant expansions, including the possibility to build a 5th park. On this episode of MouseKast, Meaghan, Matthew, Annemarie, Priscilla and Hawk join Chuck to discuss building a 5th theme park at Walt Disney World. Where would it go? What would be the theme of each park? Join us as we put on our construction hats on this episode of MouseKast!

In late June, Disney announced that the Genie+ paid line access system would be going away on July 25, 2024. In it's place is a return (to some degree) to a paid version the old FastPass+ system dubbed "Lightning Lane Single Pass" and "Lightning Lane Multi Pass." Meaghan, Natalie, Annemarie and Hawk join Chuck to discuss what led to the downfall of Genie+ and the impacts of the new Lightning Lane options.