🎙️ Welcome to the first Great British Mickey Waffle episode of 2025! 🎆

As the festive season lights up the parks, the whole team from The Great British Mickey Waffle is here to dive into part two of our review of 2024!

Join Claire, John, Becca, Ben, Simon, and Robyn as we explore the year’s biggest moments, from magical highlights to a few unexpected twists.

In this episode, we chat about the sparkle of Christmas at Disney and Universal, the excitement of Universal’s Mega Parade featuring Ghostbusters and Jaws, and the fresh charm of Disney’s revamped Country Bear Jamboree. We also relive foodie favorites from EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.

We’ll share our thoughts on D23’s game-changing announcements, like Villains Land and the return of a nighttime parade to Magic Kingdom, and reflect on challenges like Hurricane Helena and the bittersweet farewells to some beloved entertainment.

Looking ahead to 2025, we’re excited for the much-anticipated opening of Universal’s Epic Universe and how these changes will continue to shape the parks we love.

Whether you’re planning your next trip or just love the parks as much as we do, this episode is packed with festive cheer, park memories, and a healthy dose of Waffle fun!

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Join us for part one of our Year-Long Review as we unwrap the most exciting highlights from December 2023 to June 2024 in the world of Disney and Universal! 🌟 From the debut of Epcot’s breathtaking new nighttime spectacular, Luminous, to the unveiling of the tranquil World Celebration Gardens, we’re diving into the year’s biggest theme park updates so far.

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Planning a family trip to Walt Disney World? This episode of The Great British Mickey Waffle is packed with essential tips and strategies for making your Disney group adventure as smooth and magical as possible!

Join Becca, Ben and John, along with special guest Steve, as they dive into the ins and outs of planning a Disney World holiday with the family.

We discuss everything from balancing different interests and managing expectations to choosing the best on-site accommodations and finding family-friendly shows and fireworks.

Steve shares his personal Disney memories and insights into creating magical experiences for kids, while our hosts offer practical advice on flexibility, scheduling, and navigating Disney as a group.

Whether you’re a Disney pro or a first-time visitor, this episode is filled with expert tips to help you plan a fun, stress-free family adventure to Disney World!

In this episode of The Great British Mickey Waffle, John, Becca, and Ben dive into the latest Orlando news, focusing on Disney and Universal updates as November kicks off the holiday season. They unpack the newly introduced Lightning Lane Premier Pass at Disney, priced at up to $449 per person, exploring its impact on different visitor groups and how it resembles Universal’s Express Pass with a Disney twist.

They also cover park renovations like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad’s upcoming refurbishment, and discuss the excitement building around Universal’s Epic Universe, slated for May 2025. From theme park changes to Orlando travel tips, this episode offers insights on how these updates could shape future trips and the evolving Orlando experience.

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Join The Great British Mickey Waffle for a special Halloween episode as John, Claire, Ben, and Becca dive into the thrills of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. We share our experiences and offer insider tips to help you plan your visit—whether it’s this year or next.

We reminisce about their recent Florida trip and discuss the magic of the Halloween season at Disney. We cover everything from buying tickets, entry logistics, and parade highlights to costume ideas and must-see attractions like Pirates of the Caribbean and the Haunted Mansion. Plus, we reflect on managing expectations to make the most of your night.

Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned guest, join us for fun, frights, and all the Halloween magic Disney has to offer!

In this heartwarming episode of The Great British Mickey Waffle, we dive deep into John’s long-awaited return to Orlando after a five-year hiatus.

With 2025 on the horizon, John shares his nostalgic yet exciting experience of stepping back into the parks he’s loved for years. Join us as we walk through his emotional journey, recounting everything from the joy of reuniting with family and friends to the nervousness of wondering if Disney’s magic still held the same power after such a long absence.

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In this episode of the Great British Mickey Waffle, we pay tribute to the legendary Disney Imagineer Mary Blair, whose artistic vision profoundly shaped Disney parks and films.

In this episode, we explore the excitement and mixed reactions from the D23 Expo 2024.

Joined by Becca, Claire, and our friends from After Hours: Let's Talk Disney we discuss key announcements, including new attractions and what the experience being at the event is like.

While we celebrate developments like Villains Land, we question the placement of Cars Land and emphasize the importance of maintaining Disney's storytelling legacy.

We highlight the need for infrastructure enhancements to improve guest experiences and share our hopes for future D23 expos, inviting listeners to reflect on their own Disney journeys.

We are already more than half way through 2024 and it feels like forever ago that the team managed to have a chat with this friend - and so much has been going on for us and him!