That Old Mouse Magic

Join Jim and today's guests Colton Ward and Kacee and Kevin Neff to hear their escapades as winners of the Mickey's Concierge Road Rally! Their competitive spirits and wealth of Disney knowledge led them to victory against a field of worthy challengers. And Kevin also surprises us with some special Disney trivia questions of his own!

Join Jim and today's guest Kyle Hess for a glimpse at yet another way of becoming a cast member: Disney's Professional Internship Program! With beginnings in technical show support at EPCOT, it wasn't long before Kyle was playing with fire...then inspiring young minds as a teacher in the Youth Education Series (YES)! And the message he proclaims throughout is just how much genuine LOVE the Disney cast members have for their guests! Your heart will soar!

Join Jim and today's guest, Juston LeBaron, for a gastronomic celebration of Disney cuisine! From appetizers to desserts and a LOT of hearty fare in between, we bask in the memories of one sensational dining experience after another. And we've got recommendations galore! One word of advice: have something edible nearby because you're gonna get hungry!!!

Join Jim and today's guest Walt Disney World cast member Kiershta Snarr. She's a Guest Relations expert at EPCOT with enough fascinating inside information to fill Spaceship Earth! We'll be stopping at every pavilion in Future World and World Showcase so put on your virtual walking shoes and let's go!

Join Jim and today's guests Jason Gordon and Mike Hadley! These fun-loving entrepreneurs and former cast members find Disney magic everywhere they go...AND they bounce that magic right back to everyone with the Disney-scented candles from their whimsical company, Apothecary 55!

Join Jim and today's guest Topher Stark! Did you hear the one about the guy who super-sized his meal, won a trip to Disney's Animal Kingdom from McDonald's, and embarked on a life-changing journey that brings gastronomic joy to thousands of guests each year? It's almost too magical to be true!

Join me and today's guest Jake Nelson for a glimpse behind the scenes at Disney Animation Studios. This talented artist and Disney aficionado comes from a family whose dedication to The Mouse has given him a lifetime of happy memories. And once you start him talking about Disney, it's like opening Pandora's box!

Join Jim and today's classic guest Jymme Frederickson, best known to Disney fans as Roberta Shore! From her recurring role on the Mickey Mouse Club in the serial "Annette" to delighting audiences as the owner of "The Shaggy Dog," she shares wonderful stories of her career as a singer, dramatic actor, and early Disney star! And guess where you can hear her on "It's a Small, Small World?" It's a joyous jaunt down memory lane!

Join Jim and today's guest Darin Beardall to hear how a kid with only a taste of Disney in his childhood became a total believer! Every element in his life from parenthood to studies in Africa to backgrounds in science, theatre, and architecture have given him a deep connection to Walt's vision and a commitment to "never talk about anything negative while in a Disney park." He carries this positive spirit everywhere and unashamedly celebrates his inner "Tinker Bell!" Shouldn't we all?

Join me and today's exciting guest, Timothy Goins. This wonderfully talented performer has been on Disney's "Most Wanted List" for more than a decade! From the majesty of "The Festival of the Lion King" to the pulse-pounding spectacle of "Tarzan Rocks!" to the vocal purity and passion of "The Voices of Liberty," Tim has thrilled and delighted guests at home and abroad! Hear the story of his unbelievable journey and inspiringly positive spirit!