To the Mouse and Back

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  • Ep 27: Drexel's Disneyland Life and Disneyland Paris Trip

    Hear all about Drexel's life as a Disneyland local, and his first time visiting Disneyland Paris!

    Links to info mentioned in this episode:

    • What is the Maxpass?
    • More info about the Food and Wine Festival at California Adventure
    • Is anyone else jealous that Disneyland Paris has Crush’s Coaster themed after Finding Nemo??
    • Our version of the Ratatouille ride should be opening in Epcot sometime in 2021
    • Want to hear more about Disneyland Paris? Check out my episode with Laura to hear about her trip!
    • Do you have a Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise or an international Disney vacation coming up? Head over to my "Submit a Trip" page to find out how to send me your trip info! It's super easy, I promise.

      Come talk to me on twitter too!

      38 min
    • Ep 26: Jess's WDW Trip

      Hear all about Jess's trip to Walt Disney World, staying at Saratoga Springs!

      Links to info mentioned in this episode:

      • See pictures of the Coke Float Flight from the Coca Cola rooftop bar
      • More info about the scheduled/rumored refurbishment at Saratoga Springs that's supposed to start later this year
      • Be sure to check out Illuminations at Epcot before it ends on September 30 2019! This show holds a special place in my heart.
      • More info about the special Villains After Hours events coming to Magic Kingdom this summer
      • Do you have a Disney World, Disneyland or Disney Cruise vacation coming up? Head over to my "Submit a Trip" page to find out how to send me your trip info! It's super easy, I promise.

        Come talk to me on twitter too!

        1 hr 2 min
      • Ep 25: Kristy's Disney Cruise

        Hear all about Kristy's cruise out of Port Canaveral on the Disney Fantasy!

        Enter my super fun contest for some TTMAB swag and some Penzey's spices!

        Tweet at me or DM me at mouseandbackpod, or send me an email at rachel [at] tothemouseandback [dot] com and tell me which gift set you'd prefer, the Joy of Cinnamon set, or the Salt and Pepper time set. Be sure to enter before May 6 2019!

        Links to info mentioned in this episode:

        • Disney Cruises use rotational dining to allow people to eat at all main restaurants on the ship
        • "Dine and Play" is available for the later seating to allow kids to eat as soon as dinner starts, then head to the kids' club. On Kristy's cruise, they also offered a version of this during the early seating.
        • More info about the Star Wars Day at Sea
        • Do you have a Disney World, Disneyland or Disney Cruise vacation coming up? Head over to my "Submit a Trip" page to find out how to send me your trip info! It's super easy, I promise.

          Come talk to me on twitter too!

          Take a look at how awesome Kristy's door looked:

          1 hr 23 min
        • Ep 24: Jennifer's Family WDW Trip

          Hear all about Jennifer's trip to Walt Disney World, staying at the Beach Club!

          Links to info mentioned in this episode:

          • They had to deal with rain on their trip, which is doable if you're prepared! This is a great article about how to have what you need to be prepared for the bad weather you might have.
          • There is currently one "kids club" available at the Contemporary called the Pixar Play Zone
          • Do you have a Disney World, Disneyland or Disney Cruise vacation coming up? Head over to my "Submit a Trip" page to find out how to send me your trip info! It's super easy, I promise.

            Come talk to me on twitter too!

            1 hr 10 min
          • Ep 23: Briana's Family WDW Trip

            Hear all about Briana's trip to Walt Disney World, staying at Pop Century!

            Links to info mentioned in this episode:

            • Definitely check out the WDW Prep School touring plan for Early Morning Magic at Hollywood Studios if you'll be doing that event!
            • Get reserved parade viewing with the Festival of Fantasy dining package at Tony's
            • The super cool drink that Briana mentioned getting at Animal Kingdom
            • Scroll about halfway down to see a picture of the sushi donut available during the Festival of the Arts at Epcot
            • More information about Pirates League available at Magic Kingdom
            • A news article about the tragic incident that occured while Briana's family was at the airport on their departure day
            • Do you have a Disney World, Disneyland or Disney Cruise vacation coming up? Head over to my "Submit a Trip" page to find out how to send me your trip info! It's super easy, I promise.

              Come talk to me on twitter too!

              1 hr 38 min
            • Ep 22: Natalie's Family WDW Trip

              Hear all about Natalie's trip to Walt Disney World, staying at Pop Century and Port Orleans Riverside!

              Links to info mentioned in this episode:

              • It's fairly easy to add additional park days to your Disney tickets
              • This is the Sheraton where they spent the first night in Orlando
              • Here's the book they used for autographs on their trip (we used the same one and loved it!)
              • More info on the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade Dining Package
              • The video of the dragon catching on fire during the parade
              • Do you have a Disney World, Disneyland or Disney Cruise coming up? Head over to my "Submit a Trip" page to find out how to send me your trip info! It's super easy, I promise.

                Come talk to me on twitter too!

                1 hr 11 min
              • Ep 21: Natalea's Extra Long WDW Trip

                Hear all about Natalea's trip to Walt Disney World, staying at the Polynesian and Saratoga Springs!

                Links to info mentioned in this episode:

                • More info about the Candlelight Processional Dining Package
                • Tours that were mentioned:

                  • Undiscovered Future World (Epcot)
                  • Yuletide Fantasy (starts at Epcot)
                  • Marceline to Magic Kingdom (Magic Kingdom)
                  • Keys to the Kingdom (Magic Kingdom) - they didn't do this tour on this trip, but she did mention it. I did this tour last year and can confirm that it's a great tour!
                  • 1 hr 32 min
                  • Ep 20: Jen and Nate's Family WDW Trip

                    Hear all about Jen's trip to Walt Disney World, staying at the Polynesian!

                    Links to info mentioned in this episode:

                    • Learn more about Tonga Toast, the breakfast they had at Captain Cook's a few times
                    • Agent P's is the scavenger hunt type activity in the World Showcase
                    • Les Halles is the bakery in France - it's amazing!
                    • The babysitting service they used is called Kids Nite Out
                    • The Jewish themed booth at Epcot's festival of the holiday was called L'Chaim
                    • 1 hr 41 min
                    • Ep 19: Jessica's Disney Cruise

                      Hear all about Jessica's cruise out of New York on the Disney Magic!

                      Links to info mentioned in this episode:

                      • Rotational Dining explained in more detail
                      • More info about Fish Extenders
                      • 1 hr 6 min
                      • Ep 18: My WDW Trip!

                        Hear all about my family trip to Walt Disney World, staying at the Contemporary!

                        Links to info mentioned in this episode:

                        • Kingdom Strollers is who we rented our stroller from
                        • The Fruit and Nutella waffle at Sleepy Hollow in Magic Kingdom is my favorite snack on property
                        • This is the touring plan we used at Early Morning Magic at Hollywood Studios and it worked SO well
                        • Noise reducing ear covers we got for the kids
                        • The book we used as our autograph book
                        • More info about using resort airline check in
                        • Other podcast episodes we mentioned, in case you just can't get enough:

                          • My episode on WDW Prep To Go about my May trip
                          • Danny has previously been on 2 episodes of this podcast: his first appearance and his second appearance, where we talked about avoiding kids at WDW
                          • Ashley's episode, which ended sooner than she had planned it to end
                          • 1 hr 56 min

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                          Live vicariously through people on their Disney vacations by hearing all about their trips - an overview of their trip before they leave, and a detailed report when they get back to find out how it…