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It’s a BIG birthday inside The Big Mouse House — The Reaux is officially 50, and she’s loving every minute of it!

The Big Mouse and Jackson join the birthday girl for a shorter, celebration-packed episode filled with Disney World games, family stories, plenty of laughs, and all things Reaux. We put 50 years into Disney perspective with “Older or Younger Than The Reaux?”, testing whether some famous — and surprisingly obscure — pieces of Walt Disney World history have been around longer than she has.

We also find out just how well we really know The Reaux, celebrate the woman at the heart of our Big Mouse House family, and look ahead to the BIG birthday celebration still to come — our family trip to Walt Disney World this December!

She’s 50. She’s proud of it. And there was absolutely NO chance we were letting this birthday pass quietly.

Happy 50th Birthday, Reaux! 

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The Big Mouse House is going coast-to-coast! The Big Mouse, Carter, and Samuel are together for a game-packed episode after Samuel’s recent one-day adventure at Disneyland.

We find out what surprised a Disney World regular about Walt’s original park, what Disneyland does better—and what it definitely doesn’t! Plus, we mix in plenty of classic Big Mouse House games, rankings, ridiculous Disney decisions, friendly arguments, and hot takes along the way.

Disneyland vs. Disney World, three friends, lots of opinions, and absolutely no guarantee any of us know what we’re talking about.

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Has Walt Disney World become so focused on building the next big attraction that it has forgotten how great the simple ones can be?

This week, The Big Mouse and Sam take a deeper look at the attractions that don’t need massive thrills, cutting-edge technology, or billion-dollar budgets to become Disney favorites. From the PeopleMover and Living with the Land to the classic experiences that simply let you slow down and enjoy the parks, we ask whether there’s still room at modern Disney World for the simple attraction.

But don’t worry—we don’t stay serious for long.

Sam challenges The Big Mouse with Blind Rankings, and then things get wonderfully ridiculous when Little Henry joins the show for a Disney movie draft with one important question: Which Disney movies would be even better remade with the Muppets? We make our picks, cast our Muppet remakes, and let Little Henry help decide who got it right.

Plus, we take on the Positivity Challenge, forcing ourselves to find something genuinely GOOD to say about Disney attractions we normally don’t like.

It’s Disney World discussion, ridiculous games, Muppets, family laughs, and just enough serious conversation to keep us honest.

Disney. Family. Fun. 

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What happens when you mix Disney World, family game night, and a few opinions nobody actually wants to defend?

This week, The Big Mouse, Sam, and The Reaux throw out the normal Disney planning talk and spend the episode doing what they love most—playing games, laughing together, and inviting you to play along from wherever you're listening.

We kick things off with Bibbidi Bobbidi Brawl, our Disney-inspired take on Family Feud, featuring a summer vacation theme that's sure to have you shouting answers from the driver's seat. Then Sam puts The Big Mouse and The Reaux to the test with a Timeline Challenge, where they must rank Disney World attraction wait times in the correct order without going over. Finally, we bring back our HOT TAKE segment, Spicy Pixie Dust, where Disney hot takes take center stage—but with one twist: whoever goes second has to defend the exact opposite opinion, whether they believe it or not!

Whether you're on your way to Walt Disney World, counting down to your next trip, or just looking for a fun episode the whole family can enjoy, this one is packed with laughs, friendly competition, and plenty of Disney conversation.

Play along, pick your side, and let us know—whose hot takes would you defend?

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We're back!

After a month inside The Big Mouse House Vault, The Big Mouse, Carter, and Sam are finally back together for an all-new episode—and it feels good to be home.

To kick things off, Sam introduces a brand-new game called Masterminds, putting everyone's Disney knowledge (and strategy) to the test. Then the conversation turns to our family's upcoming Walt Disney World vacation as we count down the days, sharing what we're most excited about experiencing again, along with a few things we'll surprisingly miss from the parks.

We wrap up with a conversation that every Disney fan has probably noticed: summer just doesn't seem to be Disney World's busiest season anymore. Why are families spreading their vacations throughout the year? Has crowd behavior permanently changed? We share our thoughts on everything from school calendars and special events to weather, pricing, and why today's Disney vacations look very different than they did just a few years ago.

Whether you're planning your next Walt Disney World vacation, love Disney games, or just enjoy hanging out with the family, we're thrilled to kick off the next chapter together.

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Welcome back to one final trip through The Big Mouse House Vault!

We're closing out our Vault series with the episode that longtime listeners know as the one where The Big Mouse House found its voice. It wasn't our first episode, and it wasn't our biggest—but it was the moment everything started to click. The chemistry, the games, the laughs, and the family atmosphere that have become the heartbeat of this podcast all come together here.

Join The Big Mouse, Sam, and Carter as they draft and blind rank their favorite Magic Kingdom shows, battle through Disney games, and dive into one of the earliest Disney debates that helped shape the show. Along the way, you'll also witness one of the most quoted moments in Big Mouse House history when Carter confidently names Mufasa as Disney's greatest leader... only to be reminded by The Big Mouse that "HE'S DEAD!" It's a moment that still gets brought up by listeners today.

Whether you're hearing this episode for the very first time or reliving one of your favorite Big Mouse House memories, this is the perfect snapshot of what our show has always been about—family, Disney, friendly competition, and making memories together.

As we close the Vault and prepare for Season Two, we'd love to hear from you! Have an episode idea, a game you'd like us to play, a hot take, or someone you'd love to hear as a guest? Send us an email at [email protected]. Your ideas have helped shape this show from the very beginning, and we can't wait to build Season Two together.

The Vault is open... one last time. Let's head back inside.

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Welcome back to The Big Mouse House Vault!

This week, we're unlocking one of the biggest milestone episodes from our first year together—Episode 25, our Silver Anniversary celebration!

Join The Big Mouse, Carter, and Sam for an all-EPCOT adventure as we explore Walt Disney World's most unique park through trivia, friendly competition, and thoughtful conversation. From Silver Screen Trivia and interactive EPCOT games to Polished or Tarnished? hot takes, we dive deep into extinct attractions, hidden details, Future World history, and the legacy of Walt Disney's original EPCOT vision.

Whether you're an EPCOT superfan, a Disney history buff, or just love playing along with Disney games, this episode is packed with fun, nostalgia, and meaningful Disney discussion.

The Vault is open... let's head back inside.

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Welcome back to The Big Mouse House Vault!

Every Monday in July, we're unlocking one of our favorite episodes from the first year of The Big Mouse House while we recharge and get ready for an exciting Season Two.

This week, we're revisiting Episode 40—one of the most fun, game-filled episodes we've ever recorded. The Big Mouse, Carter, and Sam put the debates aside and return to what started it all: celebrating Walt Disney World through laughter, friendly competition, and interactive games you can play right along with us.

From rapid-fire Disney category challenges and hilarious Would You Rather scenarios to Disney World geography tests covering all four parks, this episode is packed with trivia, park knowledge, and classic Big Mouse House fun.

Whether you're hearing Episode 40 for the very first time or taking another trip through the Vault, grab your imaginary park map, test your Disney knowledge, and see if you can outscore us.

The Vault is open... let's head back inside.

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Welcome to The Big Mouse House Vault!

After 57 straight weeks of brand-new episodes, we're taking a short summer break to recharge, dream up new ideas, and get ready for an exciting Season Two. But don't worry—every Monday in July, we're unlocking one of our favorite episodes from the first year of The Big Mouse House, complete with a brand-new introduction from the crew.

This week, we're revisiting one of our most competitive and game-filled episodes! Join The Big Mouse, Carter, and Sam as they battle through Disney World games, blind rankings, Disney character drafts, resort restaurant trivia, elimination challenges, and the return of the fan-favorite Hadley Got Me!

Whether you're hearing it for the first time or taking another trip through the Vault, we hope you'll laugh, play along, and enjoy one of our favorite episodes all over again.

Welcome to The Big Mouse House Vault. The magic continues every Monday.

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Episode 57 is a special one as The Big Mouse and The Reaux welcome two longtime listeners and Disney fans into The Big Mouse House family!

Samuel and Tristin ("McGoofy") join the show to share their Disney personalities, tackle some Disney blind rankings, a 20-year-old themed Bibbidi, Bobbidi, Brawl, and we hand out awards from McGoofy's recent Disney World & Epic Universal trip, and survive a round of Spicy Pixie Dust featuring some surprisingly controversial Disney hot takes.

Along the way, you'll hear stories from past Disney adventures, plenty of laughs, and the kind of Disney conversations that happen when friends and family gather around the table.

Whether you're a lifelong Disney fan or planning your next trip, pull up a chair and join the family for another fun-filled episode of The Big Mouse House!

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