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MouseChat.net Disney Podcast - Hosts: Lisa. Steve, Lauren, Sharpie
Disney Radio Show - Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line Trip Planning, Disney Events, and News with a fun family point of view. Join us each week on the MouseChat.net Podcast as we discuss the latest Disney news from the parks and resorts all around Disney destinations. For Disney Fans by Disney Fans.
Epcot or Magic Kingdom? Dole Whip or Mickey pretzel? Castaway Cay or Lighthouse Point? This week Lisa puts Steve and Debbie in the hot seat for a rapid-fire (okay… not-so-rapid-fire) round of "This or That." Two options, gut-instinct answers, and a whole lot of friendly disagreement — with plenty of insider reasoning packed in along the way. Some are total no-brainers, a few get controversial, and Lisa tries (and mostly fails) to predict everyone's answers.It's a fun, easy listen packed with real opinions from travel agents who live and breathe Disney. Play along at home and see how many you match!In This EpisodeIntro — (0:00) A smaller crew this week — Caitlyn's on baby watch and Sharpie's out — so Lisa runs the game with Steve and Debbie.Parks & Planning — (1:05) Magic Kingdom or Epcot? • Rope drop or stay late? (plus everyone's favorite ride to look at lit up at night) • Lightning Lane vs. standby • Disney World or Disneyland? (and yes, Steve really does drive from Atlanta) • Table service or quick service?Rides & Coasters — (7:56) Space Mountain or Big Thunder? • Rise of the Resistance — Disneyland vs. Disney World • Slinky Dog Dash or Seven Dwarfs Mine Train? • Pirates of the Caribbean East or West? • Matterhorn or Expedition Everest?Cruise & Castaway — (8:30) Castaway Cay or a Caribbean port? • Castaway Cay or Lighthouse Point? • Cruise dinner or brunch? • Newest ship or the classics? • Concierge or excursions? • Alaska or Caribbean? • Poolside day or excursion day?Resorts, Snacks & Sweets — (11:54) On-property or offsite savings (Debbie would pick All-Star Sports over the Ritz!) • Dole Whip or Mickey pretzel? • Beignets at Port Orleans or churros on Main Street?More Park Favorites — (14:26) Park hopper or one park? • Fireworks or one more ride? • Animal Kingdom or Hollywood Studios? • Genie+ or the old free FastPass+ days? • Haunted Mansion — Florida or the Disneyland Nightmare Before Christmas overlay? • Disney Springs or Downtown Disney? • Villains or princesses? • Monorail or Skyliner? • Adults-only trip or bring the whole family? • Very Merry Christmas Party or Not-So-Scary Halloween?⚡ Lightning Round — Both Answer at Once! — (27:30) Splash Mountain or Tiana's Bayou Adventure? • Wishes or Happily Ever After? • IllumiNations or Luminous? • The dearly missed Magical Express • Extra Magic Hours or today's early entry + evening hours? • The Great Movie Ride or Runaway Railway? • Maelstrom or Frozen Ever After? • Ellen's Energy Adventure or Guardians Cosmic Rewind? • Paper FastPass or booking in the app? • Soarin' Over California or Around the World? • MaxPass nostalgia • Tower of Terror or Guardians Mission Breakout? • Old or new Test Track? • Main Street Electrical Parade or Paint the Night?Wrap-up — (44:10) Thanks for playing along!
Is it worth it? That's the question the Mouse Chat crew tackles this week as Steve, Lisa, and Debbie go around the table and put Disney World's most debated add-ons on trial. From Lightning Lanes and the Dining Plan to dessert parties, park hoppers, Disney Cruise concierge, pin trading, and popcorn buckets — we call out what's a total skip and what's absolutely worth every penny. Expect some hot takes, a few friendly arguments, and a whole lot of real-world advice from travel agents who book Disney every single day.Grab a Mickey bar and settle in — this is a fun one.
It's the question every parent asks: "How old should my kids be before we take them to Disney World?" This week on Mouse Chat, we tackle it head-on. There's no single magic number — but there ARE ages and stages that make the trip smoother, more magical, and more worth the money.We talk through the real trade-offs at every stage: the baby and toddler years (naps, strollers, and "will they even remember it?"), the sweet spot of the preschool and early-elementary years when the magic hits hardest, the tween and teen years when thrill rides and independence change the whole trip, and the truth about multi-generational trips with a big age range in the group. We share what we've learned from our own family, honest tips on Rider Switch, height requirements, park pacing, best times of year to go with little ones, and how to plan a trip that actually matches your kids' ages instead of fighting against them.Bottom line: the "best age" is really about planning the right trip for the kids you have right now — and that's exactly what we love helping families do.Thanks for listening! If this helped, subscribe to Mouse Chat and leave us a review — it means the world and helps other families find the show.
This week on Mouse Chat, Sharpie takes us to Europe for a father-son high-school graduation trip through Spain and Portugal — a destination his oldest son picked as he heads off to study architecture. From Gaudí's Sagrada Família to a flamenco tablao, high-speed trains, beach towns, and Lisbon's tile shops, here's an honest trip report with real tips you can use to plan your own visit.What we cover this week:The route: flying Aer Lingus out of Pittsburgh with a 12-hour Dublin layover each way, then Barcelona (3 nights) → high-speed train to Madrid → train to Seville → local train to Cádiz → back to Seville → a flight to Lisbon, plus a day trip to Cascais.Barcelona: an 8-hour guided tour, an hour inside Sagrada Família (and why the light, the facades, and the windows are unlike any cathedral you've seen), the Gothic Quarter, a Picasso mural, Park Güell, the harbor cable car, neighborhood markets, and a breathtaking live flamenco show.Riding the rails: what first class on Spain's high-speed trains is really like (lounge, meal service, roomy seats) and the fields of sunflowers "as far as the eye can see" between Madrid and Seville.Madrid: a tuk-tuk tour on a 104°F record-heat day — including the AI-translation guide snafu — and how to roll with it when a tour doesn't go to plan.Cádiz: a relaxing beach-town break, a spa hotel with a full thermal suite and 75-minute massages for about $100 each, and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Western Europe.Lisbon & Cascais: the cleanest city of the trip, the designer-lined Avenida da Liberdade, a rooftop-pool hotel, hunting down handmade Portuguese pottery and antique tiles, and cliff divers at a beautiful beach town 40 minutes away.Real-world tips: Spain's excellent public transit, the current euro exchange rate (about $1.15 to €1), walking 75 miles over nine days, and Sharpie's planning method — book the big-ticket sights, then fill the gaps with finds along the way.Thinking about a trip like this? Sharpie plans Europe travel for Mouse Chat's travel agency, Pixie Vacations — free planning, no booking fees. Get a free, no-fee quote at https://pixievacations.com/get-a-quick-vacation-quote/ or call 678-815-1584. Prefer to see Spain and Portugal by ship? You can browse and book Mediterranean and Atlantic cruises through our online booking engine at https://cruise.pixievacations.com.Listen and subscribe: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mousechat-net-family-travel-podcast-disney-universal/id395503030 | Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1ujpZQKOnCuKcgArpnBQKQ. Questions or comments? Email comments@mousechat.net.
Disney Springs and Disney's BoardWalk are both getting a major refresh in 2026, and this week the Mouse Chat team walks through every new restaurant, lounge, shop, and attraction worth knowing about — plus when each one opens.At Disney Springs, we dig into Six Ravens, the mysterious savory spin-off from Gideon's Bakehouse (signage is up and it's coming this summer), Morimoto's new Kakigori Kool shaved-ice cart, and LEVEL99 — a 45,000-square-foot, two-story game palace with 60+ challenge rooms opening June 29, 2026 (tickets from $29.99). New retail from Vuori and Columbia Sportswear is on the way too.Over at the BoardWalk, Disney finally confirmed the long-rumored additions: Hurly-Burly, a waterfront lounge with daytime trivia and 21+ live music (filling the gap Jellyrolls left behind), a new Basin bath-and-body shop, and a still-unnamed quick-service restaurant — all starting late 2026. We also cover Good to Go Days for summer, the return of Disney Springs resort-bus verification, and first looks at the upcoming Disney Lakeshore Lodge.Chapters, tips, and the full rundown are in the episode. New shows drop every Monday at 8 AM Eastern — subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss one.Planning a Walt Disney World trip after this episode? The Mouse Chat team's travel agency, Pixie Vacations, offers free Disney vacation planning with no booking fees — Steve Griswold is a Disney College of Knowledge graduate. Get a free, no-fee quote at https://pixievacations.com/get-a-quick-vacation-quote/ or call 678-815-1584.Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mousechat-net-family-travel-podcast-disney-universal/id395503030Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ujpZQKOnCuKcgArpnBQKQ
Disney Springs and Disney's BoardWalk are both getting a major refresh in 2026 — and this week the Mouse Chat team breaks down every new restaurant, lounge, shop, and entertainment venue worth knowing about. From Gideon's Bakehouse's mysterious savory spin-off to a 45,000-square-foot game palace, plus the long-rumored BoardWalk additions Disney finally confirmed, here's what's coming and when. Ready to turn any of this into a trip? Get a free, no-fee Disney World quote from Pixie Vacations »### Disney Springs — New Food & DiningSix Ravens (Gideon's Bakehouse savory concept) — signage up, opening this summer. The strongest "almost open" signal yet: signage is now installed at the former Art of Shaving space in The Landing, just a few doors from the original Gideon's. The signature item is the "Coffyn" — a hand pie with sandwich-style fillings wrapped in a house-made yeast roll (a nod to a medieval European pastry) — paired with smashed potatoes and dips like sweet heat and homemade honey mustard. Drinks include local beers crafted with Orlando's Sideward Brewing and The Ravenous Pig, plus root beer on tap. The name nods to the Tower of London and its legendary guardian ravens. Note for listeners: it's grab-and-go, no reservation, and not on the Disney Dining Plan.Kakigori Kool (Morimoto Asia shaved-ice cart) — summer 2026. Morimoto Asia is adding a snack cart serving Japan's kakigori shaved-ice dessert with fruity syrups and toppings, right outside the restaurant.Building your Disney Springs dining hit list? Our agents know the new spots and the can't-miss classics — start a free quote and we'll fold it into your trip.### Disney Springs — Entertainment (old DisneyQuest / NBA Experience building)LEVEL99 — opens June 29, 2026; tickets on sale June 22. The largest LEVEL99 to date: 60+ challenge rooms and duels across a 45,000-sq-ft, two-story space, plus a chef-crafted menu with their award-winning Detroit-style pizza and a big central bar. Tickets start at $29.99 (1.5- and 2.5-hour intervals). It's the chain's fourth location after Natick, MA; Providence, RI; and Tysons, VA. Fun hooks: the first 500 guests opening day get a commemorative pin, and the date was revealed via an Instagram puzzle fans had to decode.Vuori + Columbia Sportswear (retail). Athletic apparel brand Vuori opens at Disney Springs this summer alongside LEVEL99 and Six Ravens, and Columbia Sportswear reopens July 24.### Disney's BoardWalk — New Lounge, Store & Dining (the big one)Disney officially confirmed the long-rumored BoardWalk additions — all opening starting in late 2026 — finally filling in those empty buildings everyone's been speculating about. (Trying to decide where to stay near Epcot and Hollywood Studios? Listen to Which Disney World Resort is Perfect for You?)Hurly-Burly (waterfront lounge) — late 2026. The headliner: a new waterfront lounge inspired by a historic seaside theater. By day it hosts trivia and family-friendly games; each evening it becomes a live-music venue for guests 21+. It fills the live-entertainment gap left by Jellyrolls, which closed in April 2025 after nearly 30 years. Expect coastal-inspired cocktails, light bites, and a rotating lineup of live performers.Basin (bath & body retail) — late 2026. The Disney Springs favorite is opening a BoardWalk location for soaps, bath bombs, bath salts, and body butters — with an interactive twist: create custom bath teas, make your own soaps, and personalize purchases with a soap embossing press, all themed to BoardWalk's vintage seaside look.New quick-service restaurant — TBA. Disney confirmed a new quick-service spot is planned but hasn't shared theme, menu, or opening date — more expected later this summer. We'll keep you posted.Want a BoardWalk-area stay (BoardWalk Inn, Beach Club, or the Swan & Dolphin) so you can walk to Epcot? Get a free quote and we'll match you to the right resort.### Other Newsworthy WDW ItemsDisney Springs resort bus verification returns June 28 — and becomes permanent. A practical heads-up: this makes resort-hopping through Disney Springs noticeably harder. For more on getting around property, hear Best Options to Get to Disney World.Good to Go Days added for summer. WDW Good to Go Days return for summer 2026 with three June dates — June 25, 28, and 29 — letting Annual Passholders visit without a park reservation, subject to blockouts. Check our monthly-updated Disney World crowd calendar before you pick dates.Disney Lakeshore Lodge — first looks. New first looks at the lazy river and pool area for Disney's Lakeshore Lodge — the new resort coming to the Bay Lake area between Fort Wilderness and Wilderness Lodge, currently slated for 2027.Bonus tip: Adding a Disney cruise to your park trip? You can browse and book Disney Cruise Line — and every major line — through our online cruise booking engine, no fees. For the new ships, hear Disney Treasure vs Disney Destiny.---## Frequently Asked QuestionsWhen does Six Ravens open at Disney Springs?Six Ravens, the savory concept from Gideon's Bakehouse, is targeting a summer 2026 opening at The Landing in Disney Springs (the former Art of Shaving space, near the original Gideon's). Signage is installed as of June 2026. It's grab-and-go, no reservations, and not on the Disney Dining Plan. Planning a Disney Springs day? Pixie Vacations can build it into your free trip plan.When does LEVEL99 at Disney Springs open?LEVEL99 opens June 29, 2026 in the former DisneyQuest / NBA Experience building, with tickets starting at $29.99. It's an interactive challenge-and-duel venue with 60+ rooms across 45,000 square feet, plus a full restaurant and bar.What is Hurly-Burly at Disney's BoardWalk?Hurly-Burly is a new waterfront lounge confirmed for Disney's BoardWalk, opening late 2026. It hosts trivia and family games by day and live music for guests 21+ in the evening, filling the entertainment gap left by Jellyrolls. It joins a new Basin bath-and-body store and a yet-to-be-named quick-service restaurant.Do you need a park reservation for Good to Go Days?No. On Walt Disney World Good to Go Days, eligible Annual Passholders can enter a park without a park reservation (subject to blockouts). Summer 2026 added June 25, 28, and 29. A travel advisor can help you plan dates around blockouts and crowds.Is booking Disney World through Pixie Vacations really free?Yes. Pixie Vacations is an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, and Disney pays the agency's commission — so expert planning, dining and Lightning Lane strategy, and price monitoring cost you nothing extra. Request your free quote.---## Listen to This EpisodeNew episodes of Mouse Chat drop every Monday at 8 AM Eastern. Listen right here, or subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss a show. Questions or comments? Email comments@mousechat.net.---## Plan Your Vacation — Free with Pixie VacationsDreaming of a Walt Disney World trip after this episode? The Mouse Chat team's travel agency, Pixie Vacations, offers free vacation planning with no booking fees — Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, Universal Orlando, Sandals & Beaches all-inclusive resorts, weddings, honeymoons, and group trips. Steve Griswold is a Disney College of Knowledge graduate, and our team has personally experienced the parks, ships, and resorts we recommend.Ready to book?
East Coast vs. West Coast Disney! On this episode of Mouse Chat, the gang shares two fresh trip reports — Debbie heads to Disneyland and Caitlin does a Disney World Beach Club staycation — with real tips you can actually use to plan your own trip.
Is a European cruise worth it? We took the whole family on a 7-night Mediterranean cruise out of Rome aboard Royal Caribbean's Odyssey of the Seas — and on this episode of Mouse Chat we give you the honest answer: the magic, the heat, the lost luggage, and what we'd do differently next time.We sailed Rome → Santorini → Ephesus (Turkey) → Mykonos → Naples/Pompeii → Rome, and we get into the real tips that made (and almost broke) the trip:• Why you should ALWAYS arrive a day early — our lost-luggage story• The Santorini insider move: a water taxi to Oia that skips the 2-hour cable car line• Why a nighttime golf cart tour is the best way to see Rome• Private guides vs. big bus excursions (and why we'll pay extra every time)• Ephesus ruins, Turkish rugs, market haggling, and Pompeii• The honest verdict: a Mediterranean cruise is NOT a beach week — and the one itinerary mistake to avoid (don't stack 3 ports in a row!)
This week on Mouse Chat we break down everything you need to know about staying at Disney's World for Easter— Easter, dining, tips, activities. The Mouse Chatters share firsthand tips from Easter trips most recent stay. If you're planning a Walt Disney World vacation this Easter, this is the episode for you.
Caitlyn does a Full Disney Cruise Line Review of both Disney Islands and also the newest Disney Cruise Ship in the USA, teh Disney Destiny.
Is Beaches Turks & Caicos Treasure Beach Worth it?the new Beaches Resort Village, Treasure Beach is open and I sayed there for 4 days. Here is my full Beaches Turks Treasure Beach Review and Rating.
Which VIP Tour is the best? We do the Disney World and Universal Orlando VIP Tours and give you the skinny
We are with Jayde who just wrapped up TWO Disney College Programs at Walt Disney World. Jayde was nice enough to share all the ins and outs about the Disney College Program so if you are interested in applying for the program, be sure to listen to this weeks Mouse Chat Disney Podcast.How to Apply for the Disney College ProgramTips about the Disney college program interview processWhat Does the Disney College Program Pay?Who can apply to the Disney College Program?Where do you live and what does it cost?How much do you get paid on the Disney College Program?What jobs are available on the Disney College Program?
We are back from Walt Disney World after Lisa and Caitlyn both enjoyed two different Disney Resorts and the parks. Here is our full Disney Trip Report.
Before you travel to Walt Disney World, here are the Disney World resort refurbishment schedules for all the walt disney world resort hotels
I hate when I go to Disney World and my favorite rides are closed for updates. Don't go to Disney World in 2026 without first checking what's going to be open. Here is our complete list of Disney World Park updates and refurbishments.
With so many dining options at Disney World's Disney Springs shopping location, we put together some of our favorites for you
Is Jamaica Open? We Fly To Jamaica To Get You The Real Story.We flew to Jamaica for 4 days to Montego Bay and also to Ocho Rios to the Sandals Resorts that just reopened on Jamaica. This is our full Jamaica review and Sandals Dunns River review for 2025 as well as should you book a trip to Jamaica for 2026 and beyond.
New Disney Destiny Cruise Ship - What You Need to Know
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Best Disney World Resort and Park Bars, New Grand Floridian Bar Opens, The Perch Lobby Bar.
Yeah there is a history and evolution of coffee at Walt Disney World and we cover Disney coffee on this weeks Mouse Chat Podcast
We are back from Aulani in Hawaii and have a show filled with Disney Aulani tips and tricks.
D23 the Disney Fan convention just concluded. Here is what's coming to Disney Parks.
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We Take You To Beak & Barrel + So much more new at Disney World.
We are back from 4 full days of seeing everything coming in 2025 and 2026 to Walt Disney World. If you are ready to experience the new fun stuff, this is the review show for you.
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We Take You on Royal Caribbean's New Star of the Seas.
Current Royal Caribbean Cruise Special Offers
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Why You Should Cruise on Disney
We cover everything Disney Cruise Line has to offer, plus an amazing Disney Cruise Line Special Offer.
Is it Worth it? Disney New StarLight Parade, TestTrack 3.0, Villains Unfairly Ever After – New Reviews!
Disney World Holidays - Have We Got Deals
If you want to get to Disney World for the holidays we has the deals and special offers for you:
We are happy to help you.
Contact a Mouse Chatter to book and save on your Disney Vacation
Why you should go to Disney World this Summer and Fall. There is some much happening at Walt Disney World this Summer and Fall and we have the complete list of what to do for your Disney Vacation.
How to set up a band, church, or girl scount youth group for a Disney or Universal educational trip
Did You Know Disney Has Resorts in Vero Beach, Hilton Head, and Hawaii?
Let's go and cover everything you need to go to plan a vacation at one of these lesser know Disney vacation spots.
You would think it was easy to figure out how to pack for your Disney, Universal, Cruise or All Inclusive vacation. Well we have a full packing list and tips from first hand experience.
What is a Disney vacation like for a new family with a baby? What should you plan for a Disney World trip with teens? How is a Disney World for only adults different? We cover all the different ways to do a Disney World vacation for you.
Steve is back from New Zealand and here is why it should be on your vacation bucket list.
MSC cruise line - MSC World America is a brand new ship that most people in the United States have not heard of. Think of Royal Caribbean but with a twist and often a lower price.
How You Can Get Disney Free Dining & Save $$$
Disney World News for April and Also Some Universal Epic Universe News
We have a special very limited Disney World Vacation discount. Here are the details on how to save on your Disney vacation
Our top money saving tips to save you some hard earned cash on our Disney World Vacation
We have special guests this week, the MOUSELETS join us to bring you our list of FREE and $25 or less goodies, activities and insider tips that you can do on your net trip to Walt Disney World.
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every year we do a Mouse Chat Disney year in review show with all the changes and happenings you may have missed at Disney World, Disneyland and on Disney Cruise Line
You can eat for free at Disney World this summer with this special offer at Pixie Vacations.
Disney Free Dining Special Offer
Also we tour the new Disney Polynesian Resort Island Tower in this Mouse Chat Disney Podcast.
Disney's new cruise ship, the Disney treasure si setting sail from Port Canaveral and here is what you need to make sure you book for your Disney Treasure Cruise.
Loads of things happening at Universal Orlando Resort at Epic Universe and also at Walt Disney World.
Yeah you could fly, but here is why you should Road Trip to Orlando (Disney World) for your next vacation.
Why is Disney World a great choice for the holidays? We cover everything that is happening at Walt Disney World for Christmas and the 2024 holiday season.
Lightning Lane - Disney New FastPass Complete Onsite Review and Insider Tips for your Disney World Vacation
Royal Caribbean brings a new ship to the short weekend cruise market. Utopia of the seas is not sailing short 3-4 day weekend cruises from Port Canaveral Florida.
Starting July 24th 2024 Disney World will have a new pass to help make your wait times shorter: Lightning Lane Multi Pass, a Lightning Lane Single Pass. What are these new fastpass options and how do they work at the Disney parks? We cover everything about the Lightning Lane Multi Pass, a Lightning Lane Single Pass on this weeks Disney Podcast - Mouse Chat.
Come Ride Tiana's Bayou Adventure | Walt Disney World Resort. We are back from riding the new Tiana's Splash Mountain replacement. It's fun, for sure and I think we all give it a thumbs up.
Disney World July 4th MouseSider Tips - It's a Salute to All Nations but Mostly America
Your Full Podcast Review - Disney's New Island Escape - Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point.
Watch my 1 hour Full Review also on YouTube. Disney's Lookout Cay Review Video.
WALT DISNEY WORLD HACKS, 2ND EDITIONWe have Susan Veness with us giving you the best DISNEY WORLD HACKS for your next Disney vacation.
You can get Susan's new book with all these Disney Hacks and more here:
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Sandals Saint Vincent Full Review. We just spent 6 days at Sandals newest all inclusive Caribbean Resort in Saint Vincent and have a full review of this Sandals 2.0 property.
What's Coming Soon to Disney World? Here's that latest for your upcoming Disney World Vacation.
Amber and her boyfriend went on a Virgin Voyages Cruise for Ambers Birthday. What's a Virgin Voyages really like. We get a full Virgin Voyages Cruise Review.
Virgin Voyages Drink Packages / Bar Tab: https://pixievacations.com/virgin-voyages-cruise-drink-packages/
What's included on a Virgin Voyages Cruise? https://pixievacations.com/virgin-voyages-all-inclusive/
The largest Cruise Ship in the World - Here's our review.
We are back from Royal Caribbeans ICON of the Sea which is the largest cruise ship in the world. Talk about a vacation that has something for everyone. We also had some PixieVacations.com clients just return from their ICON cruise vacation and we have their insider tips and review too.
What's your Dream Disney vacation? That's what we explore on this weeks Mouse Chat Disney Podcast.
We have lots of fun updates happening and Walt Disney World and also coming to Universal's Epic Universe
You have been doing Jamaica wrong. Don't worry, I was doing it wrong too. A cruise to Jamaica and an All Inclusive stay in Jamaica are two completely different experiences. The Jamaica Cruise can be hectic and overwhelming and sometimes I would not even get off the ship in Jamaica. But an all inclusive stay in Jamaica is heaven! I have an detailed trip report from THREE All Inclusive resorts. Sandals South Coast, Sandals Negril and Beaches Negril.
Looking for the best sandals resort? Here are the top 18 Sandals Resorts Ranked.
For us Disney Fans this week we look at "What's Missing" at Disney World. This could be as simple as chicken Nuggets or Magical Express or in depth discussions about Disney Attractions and entertainment. Join on here on Mouse Chat and also in our Mouse Chat Fan Community Facebook Group.
Sandals Emerald Bay - What an all inclusive resort is all about.
I am back from the Bahamas from a small island called Exuma. I spent 4 days at Sandals Emerald Bay Resort, an all inclusive resort in the Caribbean and have a full resort review for you.
Universal Orlando Resort opens Epic Universe in 2025. This is a massive theme park and three hotels coming to the Universal Orlando Resort property. The addition is almost the same size as the existing Universal Orlando Resort.
Universal has released some concept art, videos and news about Epic Universe and what each Portal will lead you to. There is dining, attractions and some of your favorite movie characters coming in 2025.
We cover each "Land" at Universal Epic Universe so you know what to expect next year.
What's a Disney Cruise Like? What should you plan and do on your Disney Cruise. Lisa and Brenda went on TWO DIFFERENT Disney Cruise Ship this week and here is their insider tips.
For the latest Disney Cruise Line Special Offers and Discounts, we have them here.
Complete Guide - Epcot Flower and Garden Festival
Epcot Flower and Garden Festival
February 28 to May 27, 2024!Garden GrazeUse your Festival Passport as your guide on this fun food stroll featuring several tasty dishes. Once you’ve tried at least 5 Garden Graze items—and collected a stamp for each—you can bring your Festival Passport to Pineapple Promenade, where you’ll receive a specialty treat!
Locations and Menu Items
- Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market (Germany Pavilion)
- Potato Pancakes with House-Made Apple Sauce
- BRUNCHCOT (Near Test Track presented by Chevrolet)
- Avocado Toast with Marinated Tomatoes and Plant-Based Cheese Crumbles on Toasted Ciabatta
- EPCOT Farmers Feast (Near Test Track presented by Chevrolet)
- Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with Savory Garlic Spread and Plant-Based Cheese
- Florida Fresh (Near Disney Traders) Florida Strawberry Shortcake
- La Isla Fresca (Between the France and Morocco Pavilions)
- Coconut Tres Leches: Vanilla Cake soaked with Oat, Almond and Coconut Milks topped with Toasted Coconut
- Refreshment Outpost
- Seasonal Fruit Parfait with Sweet Chili Sauce and Mango DOLE Whip®
- Refreshment Port (Near Canada Pavilion)
- Plant-Based Buffalo Chicken Tender Poutine on Crispy Potato Barrels with Plant-Based Ranch and Blue Cheese Crumbles
- Trowel & Trellis (Near Disney Traders)
- Impossible™ Farmhouse Meatball with Lentil Bread, Spinach, Marinated Vegetables and Creamy Herb Aioli
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Fun for Kids of all Ages
Explore a whimsical butterfly garden and set out on a lively scavenger hunt.
Butterfly Landing
Observe many species of butterflies up close in a kaleidoscope of color. Located near Imagination! in World Nature.
Scavenger Hunts
Stroll around EPCOT on a fun-filled scavenger hunt. Choose from 2 adventures:
- Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration: Follow Spike the Bee along his pollination trail, where Spike will “bee” busy collecting nectar and pollinating gardens.
- Egg-Stravaganza Hunt: Embark on a delightful hunt for eye-catching eggs—each resembling a beloved bunny rabbit. This experience is only available for a limited time.
Here’s how to get started:
- Purchase your scavenger hunt map and stickers at select merchandise locations for $9.99 plus tax (available while supplies last).
- Search high and low for Spike or for colorful eggs (depending on the hunt) around EPCOT, then add a sticker to your map after each discovery.
- At the end of your journey, take the map to Disney Traders, Creations Shop or World Traveler and receive a surprise.
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Garden Rocks Concert Series
Get in the GrooveMove your feet to fresh, hot beats during a Garden Rocks concert! Catch show-stopping performances from globally recognized artists and talented local acts.
- Location: America Gardens Theatre at EPCOT
- Dates: February 28 to May 27, 2024
- Showtimes: 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM and 8:00 PM
The VybeFebruary 28 and 29
Richard MarxMarch 3 and 4
Evolution MotownMarch 5, 6 and 7
BerlinMarch 8 and 9
Rick SpringfieldMarch 10 and 11
Dian DiazMarch 12, 13 and 14
Modern English – New!March 15 and 16
The CommodoresMarch 17 and 18
Foreigners JourneyMarch 19, 20 and 21
The OrchestraMarch 22, 23, 24 and 25
FunkafiedMarch 26, 27 and 28
Mike DelGuidiceMarch 29 and 30
The Pointer SistersMarch 31
The Female CollectiveApril 2, 3 and 4
Blue OctoberApril 5 and 6
Crowder – New!April 7 and 8
The HooligansApril 9, 10 and 11
Jo Dee MessinaApril 12 and 13
A Flock of SeagullsApril 14 and 15
The M-80’sApril 16, 17 and 18
Plain White T’sApril 19, 20, 21 and 22
The Champagne OrchestraApril 23, 24 and 25
Starship Featuring Mickey ThomasApril 26 and 27
Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter NooneApril 28 and 29
SouthboundApril 30
Monsieur PerinéMay 3
Raul Acosta & Oro Solido with Luisito Ayala y la Puerto Rican Power – New!May 4
Raul Acosta & Oro Solido with Magic Juan – New!May 5
Fonseca – New!May 6
Gilly & The Girl BandMay 7, 8 and 9
Simple PlanMay 10, 11, 12 and 13
ElementMay 14, 15 and 16
The SpinnersMay 17 and 18
Sister HazelMay 19 and 20
Epic Live!May 21, 22 and 23
Lit – New!May 24 and 25
Casting CrownsMay 26 and 27
Dining Packages and PricesFabulous food and great music go hand in hand! Festivalgoers can enjoy the best of both worlds by booking a Garden Rocks Dining Package, which includes:
- A meal at a participating restaurant
- Spice Road Table: Meal includes 2 small plates, a shared tagine, a shared dessert platter and a nonalcoholic beverage
- Other Participating Restaurants: Meal includes an appetizer, entrée and dessert OR a full buffet (where applicable), as well as one nonalcoholic beverage
- One (1) guaranteed seat per person to one Garden Rocks concert on the same day
- Explore participating restaurants and dining package prices, which exclude tax and gratuity:
- Adult
- (ages 10 and up)Child
- (ages 3 to 9)Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
- Norway Pavilion
- Breakfast
- Lunch / Dinner
- $66
- $78
- $42
- $50Biergarten Restaurant
- Germany Pavilion$60$34Coral Reef Restaurant
- The Living Seas$73$29Garden Grill Restaurant
- The Land Pavilion
- Breakfast
- Lunch / Dinner
- $58
- $73
- $37
- $47Le Cellier Steakhouse
- Canada Pavilion$99$39Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue
- (same-day dining packages only)
- American Adventure Pavilion$36Rose & Crown Dining Room
- United Kingdom Pavilion$61$26Spice Road Table
- Morocco Pavilion$50$21
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Outdoor Kitchens
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Topiary Magic AwaitsDiscover spectacular topiaries of beloved animals and Disney characters, cultivated with care by Disney horticulturists.
Here are this year’s displays and where you can find them:
- Disney Film, Wish (Asha, Valentino and Star) – NEW!
- Main Entrance
- Figment, Flower Topiaries and Flower Towers
- World Celebration – World Celebration Plaza
- Huey, Dewey and Louie
- World Celebration – World Celebration Plaza
- Donald Duck
- World Celebration – Community Garden Near Connections Café in World Celebration
- Bambi and Friends
- World Discovery – Near Imagination! and Refreshment Port
- Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy – NEW!
- World Discovery – Near Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
- Buzz Lightyear
- World Discovery – Near Mission: SPACE
- Woody, Bo Peep and Her Sheep
- World Nature – Between Imagination! and The Land Pavilion
- Simba and Friends (Rafiki, Simba, Mufasa and Sarabi)
- World Nature – Near The Land Pavilion
- Pumbaa and Timon
- World Nature – Near The Land Pavilion
- Goofy
- Rosewalk
- Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Chip, Dale and Pluto
- Bridge to World Showcase
- Encanto (Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela and Luisa)
- World Showcase
- Coco (Miguel and Dante) – NEW!
- World Showcase – Mexico Pavilion
- Anna and Elsa
- World Showcase – Norway Pavilion
- Troll
- World Showcase – Norway Pavilion
- Pandas
- World Showcase – China Pavilion
- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
- World Showcase – Germany Pavilion
- Lady and the Tramp
- World Showcase – Italy Pavilion
- Tiana
- World Showcase – The American Adventure Pavilion
- Dragon
- World Showcase – Japan Pavilion Near Torii Gate
- Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy
- World Showcase – Between France and Morocco Pavilions
- Beauty and the Beast
- World Showcase – France Pavilion
- Lumiere and Cogsworth
- World Showcase – France Pavilion
- Butterfly and Flower Towers
- World Showcase – International Gateway
- Winnie the Pooh and Friends (Rabbit, Eeyore, Piglet and Tigger)
- World Showcase – United Kingdom Pavilion
- Tinker Bell’s Fairy House Garden
- World Showcase – United Kingdom Pavilion
- Peter Pan, Captain Hook and Tick Tock Croc
- World Showcase – Between United Kingdom and Canada Pavilions
- Geese
- World Showcase – Canada Pavilion
Global GardensWeave through dazzling flowerbeds, stumble upon exotic gardens, learn more about sustainable foods and celebrate the ways we can live in harmony with the natural world.
- The Community Garden – World Celebration
- Connect with the earth and each other at this celebration of a diverse and thriving communal garden plot.
- Festival Blooms – World Celebration
- Admire thousands of flowers that form colorful, living panoramas.
- Connections Conservatory Garden – World Celebration Near Connections Eatery
- Settle into this thoughtful garden full of floral inspirations for your indoor spaces.
- Songbird Meadow Presented by Wild Birds Unlimited – World Discovery
- Songbirds are an important part of many ecosystems—including the one in your own backyard! Discover simple steps you can take at home to help these feathered friends thrive.
- Camp Get Out ‘N’ Play Garden Presented by OFF! – World Discovery
- Bring the entire family to explore this camp-themed garden where little ones are invited to jump, play and climb.
- Prehistoric Garden – World Discovery Near Mission: SPACE
- Imagine life on Earth 65 million years ago with astounding plant life that’s thrived since the age of the dinosaurs.
- Floating Gardens – World Nature
- Peer upon more than 170 petite plots drifting on the ponds that border the bridge to World Showcase.
- Bold Bromeliads – World Nature in The Land Pavilion
- Observe a variety of unique and colorful plants that can adapt to a wide range of climates and conditions.
- Butterfly Landing Presented by AdventHealth – World Nature Near Imagination!
- View a kaleidoscope of butterflies up close, in all their extraordinary color. Learn about butterfly lifecycles and maybe even see one emerge from its chrysalis. Closes at dusk.
- The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board® – Rosewalk Near Imagination!
- Learn about honeybees’ critical role in the environment, and delight in sweet and savory treats made possible by their hard work.
- Blossoms of Fragrance Presented by Scentsy – World Showcase Bridge
- Follow your nose and form lasting memories with the help of fresh, unforgettable fragrances.
- PB&J Garden presented by Smucker’s Uncrustables® – World Showcase Bridge – NEW!
- Follow your nose and form lasting memories with the help of fresh, unforgettable fragrances.
- Extraordinary Orchids – World Showcase – Mexico Pavilion
- Set eyes on spectacular plants blooming in radiant color.
- Desert Garden – World Showcase – Mexico Pavilion
- Discover the special adaptations that allow plants in arid climates to adjust to the harshest of growing conditions.
- Bamboo Garden – World Showcase – China Pavilion
- Visit this garden to see bamboo in a variety of colors, patterns and sizes.
- China Penjing Garden – World Showcase – China Pavilion – NEW!
- Discover ancient Chinese art that recreates miniature landscapes.
- Gnome Garden – World Showcase – Germany Pavilion – NEW!
- Discover topiary versions of magical garden gnomes, originating from German folk tales.
- Miniature Garden – World Showcase – Germany Pavilion
- Appreciate the little things in this showcase of diminutive dwellings nestled in a forest of fine shrubs.
- Garden Italiano – World Showcase – Italy Pavilion
- From fresh spaghetti sauce to pizza toppings, this Tuscan kitchen garden features all the produce and herbs needed to create a classic Italian feast.
- Bonsai Collection – World Showcase – Japan Pavilion
- Learn about the art of bonsai, some of the finest living sculptures. Bonsai masters carefully shape and tend these miniature works of art, creating peace and balance with the earth.
- Kokedema Garden – World Showcase – Japan Pavilion
- Admire fresh expressions of an ancient Japanese art at this tranquil garden.
- Shishi Odoshi – World Showcase – Japan Pavilion
- Contemplate the methodical movement and soothing rhythm of this traditional Japanese bamboo water fountain.
- Spice Garden – World Showcase – Morocco Pavilion
- Discover how Eastern cultures flourished, trading signature spices and herb blends once considered more valuable than gold.
- Bouquet Garden – World Showcase – France Pavilion
- See bountiful blooms perfect for a bouquet of cut flowers.
- English Tea Garden Presented by Twinings® – World Showcase – United Kingdom Pavilion
- Unearth the history and art of tea-blending at this elegant English tea garden—featuring plants used in some of Twinings’ finest blends.
- Shakespeare Garden – World Showcase – United Kingdom Pavilion
- Explore the works of Shakespeare in this idyllic garden featuring excerpts from some of the bard’s most famous sonnets—and the dazzling flowers that influenced them.
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This years Merch
- Orange Bird Collection: Spread the sunshine with adorable Orange Bird keepsakes in this collection featuring apparel, accessories, garden décor and more.
- Coco Collection: Keep the inspiring words “Seize Your Moment” top of mind with this Coco-themed collection that includes apparel, headwear and home décor.
- Butterfly Collection: Flutter through the butterfly garden alongside Minnie Mouse with items from this flowery collection.
- Annual Passholder Collection: Enjoy Festival treasures featuring Spike the Bee on apparel, accessories and trading pins exclusive to our Annual Passholder family.
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Look we have to give Disney credit for getting these tings perfect. Here is what Disney is doing right.
Want to head to Disneyland in 2024. Sharpie just got back and here's what a Disneyland vacation looks like in 2024
Yeah, you can eat for Free at Walt Disney World. One of our favorite Disney Special Offers just came out and it's called Disney Free Dining. This Disney Free Dining offer is also good during the Summer time at Walt Disney World.
Here are all the details about the Disney Special offer and how to save and book it.
What's coming to Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney Cruise Line in 2024? We have the full 2024 Disney News just for you so you can plan that perfect Disney vacation.
What's Disney World like this time of year? We are back from Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Florida from our Holiday travels. and have so much to share with you. Lisa and Steve were at Universal Orlando Resort for the holidays, Brenda and Caitlyn were at Disney World for the holidays and Sharpie is getting ready to head on over to Disneyland for a future show in a week or two. So we have all the Disney and Universal parks pretty much covered for you this holiday season!
It's our annual Disney-year in review show. Here's everything that happened in 2023 for Disney World, Disneyland and with Disney Cruise Line too.
We are just back from a Virgin Voyages Cruise and most people have maybe heard rumors, or you might not have heard of Virgin Voyages at all.
Lisa has ben on two Virgin Voyages cruises and Steve just took his first Virgin Voyages Cruise. We have the side scoop on this new cruise line.
Listen to the podcast for our Virgin Voyages Hack that can get you free goodies (Sailor Loot) with Deep Blue Rewards, and also extra money on your Virgin Voyages Bar Tab.
There are also great deals right now on Virgin Voyages and extra Virgin Bar Tab cash to be had.
Get Your FREE Disney World Christmas On.
We are here to help you find all those Free things you can do on and around Disney World that are FREE for the holidays.
I am back from a luxury cruise on Seabourn and Lisa is back from a Royal Caribbean cruise. We cover Lisa's Royal Caribbean cruise for the first 10 minutes of the show and then Luxury cruises and what to expect for the rest of the show.
I have to tell you if you have not been on a Seabourn cruise it's a must do travel bucket list item.
Disney's Abandoned Dreams - A look back at projects that never were and rides and attractions that have come and gone.
Come with us to Disneyland and Universal Hollywood. We have full reviews of both Universal and Disneyland in CA for you
Lisa is back from her Disney National Geographic Southern Japan expedition and has her full review of NatGeo and also how you can book and save on these new Disney travel offers.
Come on into Club 33 at Disneyland with Caitlyn as she gives you an inside look at this history Disneyland private club.
Club 33 does not allow video taping anymore: Here is the video of Club 33 from a time when we took our kids for a brunch and also got a tour.
Here are other videos of Club 33 and also an older review with and without kids.
Caitlyn is back from Walt Disney World and conquered the Mickeys Not So Scary halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom. Here are her tips from Mickeys Halloween Party to help you before you head to Disney World on vacation.
We are back from Beaches Resort, Turks and Caicos. Steve and Caitlyn spent 4 days at the beautiful Beaches Resort and tried almost all of the over 20 dining options, almost every swimming pools and drink too.
We have a full Beaches Resort review for you and have the latest insider tips as well as Beaches Resort Special Offers to help you plan your Beaches Resort family vacation.
New Disney World Discounts, Bear at Disney, Free Mickey Ears, and more Disney Park News
D23 wrapped up with a long list of cool new rides and attractions coming to all the Disney parks. Here is what's coming to a Disney park near you in the future.
We have a list of the Best Food and Drinks at Halloween Horror Nights that you need to try. Xavier Hamilton joins us for the 3rd year, with Thrills Taste Travels
Instagram: @thrillstastetravels
Facebook: @ThrillsTasteTravels
X: @TTasteTravels
We VIP at Disneyland, Universal Hollywood, Disney World and Universal Orlando and explain what's included at each.
VIP at Disney World
We have an insiders look at HHN32 at Universal Orlando. We just did all 10 houses and the scare zones too. What a fantastic event and we can't wait to tell you everything so your HHN32 is a blast.
We review what's coming to the all new Disney Treasure Cruise Ship.
Come with us as we explore all the new Disney Cruise Line venues and hidden treasures on this new cruise ship. Also booking starts in September 2023 for the Disney Treasure with the first sailing in December 2024.
Sea World Orlando has a summer camp for kids. Sharpie did this last year with his three kids and they loved it. We send Brooke this year to Sea World Summer Camp. Here is her review.
Everything you need to know about Halloween at Disney World, Disneyland, and on Disney Cruise Line.
Get your Free Mickey Ear Hat, with your first name embroidered on it, from Pixie Vacations.
We also cover the Disney Dining Plan in detail which is available to book for your 2024 Walt Disney World Vacations that travel on or after Jan 9, 2024.
Beginning Sept 22 - Dec 31 - Check out the new Premium Popcorn Bucket, backdrops, limited-time food & beverage locations and more as EPCOT celebrates Disney 100!
Epcot's International Food and Wine festival starts on July 27th and we have the new World Showcase food pavilion line up. Here are our top food picks for this years event.
Want to know the Disney World Epcot crowd levels before booking your vacation? Epcot Crowd Calendar: https://pixievacations.com/walt-disney-world-crowd-calendar/
We have Disney World and Disney Cruise Line Holiday deals out in time for this Fall. Plus on Mouse Chat we cover the Disney Cruise Line Holiday Cruises, Disney World's Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, the new Jollywood event at Hollywood Studios, EPCOT's International Festival of the Holidays and so much more holiday cheer.
To book with a Mouse Chatter, please select their name when booking here: Disney Vacations
A salute to all nations but mostly America. Our insider advice on how to navigate Walt Disney World for the July 4th holiday.
Would you like to have a room just like the Grand Floridian, or maybe a Pirate themed room in your basement? You can and we went to Forever Vintage in Haines City FL. Here is what we found.
Forever Vintage has all sorts of cool stuff that is from the Disney World Parks and resorts, even Disney Cruise Line goodies.
Starting July 27 - November 18th 2023 the International Food and Wine Festival will be heading to Epcot and we have our top Tips so you are ready!
Let's make a day of Disney without a park ticket and take the ultimate ride on the Disney World Monorail.
Disney announced their final voyages for the Star Wars Hotel (Galactic Star Cruiser). The final departures quickly sold out.
What's going to happen to Disney's Star Wars Galactic Star Cruiser?
Will more dates open up?
Will Disney use the hotel space for short stays with a star wars character dining experience and light saber training as add ons?
We cover all the possibilities for the Star Cruise on this weeks Mouse Chat podcast.
First time to Disney World, or just want our inside track to Disney World TIPS? We have you covered with our Top Disney World Vacation tips.
Disney World Crowd Calendar
It's been years and years since we have seem Disney World offer park tickets on sale. But it's here and also we can package this up with our Disney World resort discount to save you money on your Disney World hotel and tickets at Pixie Vacations.
Disney made several positive announcements today.
The Disney Dining plan is coming back and available to book starting May 31 with Pixie Vacations Disney World vacation packages.
No more park reservations needed to "Date based tickets" We will get into what exactly that means.
Extended park hours for resort guests continue in 2024
Annual pass holders great news on this weeks Mouse Chat podcast.
New room categories coming to Disney World Resort hotels
Disney World Crowd Calendar
Disney Dining Plan
Be a Disney Travel Agent
Best Animal Kingdom restaurants
May the 4th be with you! Disneyland and Disney World have a full section of May the 4th Star Wars treats for a limited time.
Sharpie is back from Tokyo Disneyland and on this weeks Mouse Chat we go over everything Disney!
Is a trip to Japan affordable? The answer might surprise you. Also loads of travel tips for going to Japan with kids.
So much new happening and coming to Disney World later this year! Here's the complete list of what's opening and happening at WDW in 2023. Plus one exciting Disney Rumor that would be very cool if it happens!
Looking to book a Disney Cruise. Pixie Vacations has the best Disney Cruise Line vacation offers.
We ride TRON, You can too, & Woody has us over for BBQ
Looking for a Walt Disney World Vacation: Free Disney Quote
Ready for a deal on Disney Cruise Line?: Disney Cruise Quote
Is it packed? Free Disney Crowd Calendar
Everyone has breakfast and at Disney World there are loads of options.
We cover
- Best Breakfast locations
- Best Disney Breakfast value
- Top Character Breakfast at Disney World
- Resort and Park Breakfast options
- Insider Disney Breakfast secrets
- What's open and closed at Disney World for Breakfast
You need to eat Breakfast at Disney World and we have you covered!
Do Universal Studios like a VIP! We are back from our Universal Orlando Resort VIP Tour with all sorts of tips and tricks for you. We are here with the inside scoop on what a Universal VIP Tour offers and some fun overlooked extras to make your Universal Orlando Vacation a hit.
Our Disney Cruise Line Trip Review, What you need to know.
First Disney Cruise? We have you covered with our Disney Cruise Line trip report.
Looking to save on a Disney Cruise Vacation? Pixie Vacations has up to 35% off select Disney Cruise Line Packages.
Are you planning a large band trip, school group, youth or church group going to Orlando FL for Universal Studios or Disney World? Sharpie is back from a large group he hosted at Universal Orlando Resort and at Walt Disney World. Here are the ins and out of planning a large group trip to Universal Studios and Disney World.
You are invited to this Hollywood Studios After Hours Party but at a cost. Is it worth it? That's what we discuss on this weeks Mouse Chat Disney Podcast.
Disney World Valentines Date ideas for Cheapskates and Ballers
Looking to book at Disney Word vacation with an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner?
Contact a Pixie at Pixie Vacations to start planning your Disney Vacation.
You will not believe what Universal Studios just announced
Universal Parks & Resorts plans to bring a new concept for families with young children to Frisco, Texas!
Want to be a travel agent, selling Disney, Universal, Cruises, All-Inclusive Vacations... We are hiring a few people at Pixie Vacations. If you love Orlando, or travel and you have people that come to you for help with booking vacations, or have a large group of people you are a part of that you think would like to travel.
Email: Lisa Griswold
Lisa@pixievacations.com
To get more information.
We have a new Walt Disney World Vacation Package that gives you a Disney Dining Card to help with meals as part of your vacation package. Get a Disney World 2023 Discount Vacation Quote: https://pixievacations.com/walt-disney-world-quote-request/
2023 is almost here and we have the complete list of what's coming to Walt Disney World.
It's our 2022 Mouse Chat - Disney year in review show. Lisa is back so we start this show with a 10 min travel update and then get into everything Disney that happened in 2022.
Sharpie just returned from his first Royal Caribbean Cruise with his boys and WOW was it fantastic!
Disney Cruise Line creates a theme park at sea with the purchase of yet another cruise ship
Universal's New Epic Universe, is shaping up to be Epic Here is what's coming to this new theme park
Universal Orlando Resort for the holidays is not to be missed. Here is why we Love this event so much.
Disney World Christmas and also 2023 Disney World resort stay discounts are now available at Pixie Vacations. https://pixievacations.com
isney World can be pricey. Here are some money saving tips and also other things to do and see in the Orlando Florida area on your family vacation.
Come with us to Port Orleans at Walt Disney World as we review these two Disney resorts to help you decide on the perfect Disney Resort for your vacation.
Walt Disney World Theme Parks and Water Parks Walt Disney World will temporarily close our theme parks on Wednesday, Sept. 28 and Thursday, Sept. 29: Magic Kingdom Park EPCOT Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park (Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park is currently closed for the season.) Winter Summerland Miniature Golf, Fantasia Gardens and Fairways Miniature Golf Partially used multi-day theme park tickets with a usage window impacted by Hurricane Ian related park closure will automatically be extended to use the remaining entitlements through any date through September 30, 2023. Walt Disney World Resort Hotels For the safety of our Guests and Cast Members, Guests must check in to our resorts on Sept. 28, by 3 p.m. Please feel free to reschedule your trip or cancel your stay with us; any customary cancellation fees will be waived. Guests that are checked in by 3 p.m. Wednesday will be asked to shelter in place at their resort for the duration of the storm, this includes any resort-to-resort transfers Guests are strongly encouraged to enjoy food and beverage offerings at the parks and Disney Springs before returning to their Resort hotels. Dining options for Guests staying in our Resort hotels will vary, and in some cases may be very limited. Where available, restaurants will accept walk-ups only; Guests will not need dining reservations. Characters will not be available in character dining locations on Wednesday and Thursday The Grand Floridian Spa will close at noon Wednesday, Sept. 28. Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, Copper Creek Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa and the Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will temporarily close Wednesday, Sept. 28 through Friday, Sept. 30 due to the weather. We are contacting Guests with current and upcoming reservations. Dining, Enchanting Extras, and Special Events Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom has been cancelled for Thursday, Sept. 29. Effective immediately, Disney will not enforce cancellation policies until further notice for dining and other experiences like Savi’s Workshop, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and VIP Tours. Performances of Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue have been cancelled Sept. 28 through Sept. 30 in light of the temporary closure of Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Guests with pre-paid reservations will be automatically cancelled and refunded. Transportation Walt Disney World Transportation will stop operating Tuesday night after Disney Springs and the Walt Disney World theme parks close. Limited Minnie Van and Mears taxi service will be offered to Walt Disney World resort Guests with existing breakfast reservations. Other Walt Disney World Experiences Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser voyages departing Tuesday, Sept. 27 and Thursday, Sept. 29 have been cancelled due to the potential impact on the Guest experience. ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 28 and Thursday, Sept. 29. Disney Springs Disney Springs will be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 28. We anticipate Disney Springs will be closed on Thursday, Sept. 29, and will provide updates as we continue to track the storm. Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil & Disney will be cancelled on Wednesday, Sept. 28 and Thursday Sept 29. Guests are strongly encouraged to enjoy food and beverage offerings at the parks and Disney Springs before returning to their Resort hotels. Please note that all reopening timelines are tentative, and subject to safety conditions.
Our what not to miss guide to Universal Orlando Resorts Halloween Horror Nights from Universal Food Blog Host Xavier.
So much to unpack from Disney's D23 Conference. Disney World announcements, Disneyland news and Disney Cruise Line. We have it all on this weeks Mouse Chat Disney Podcast
Is it your first trip to Walt Disney World? We have our top 30 tips to help you with your Disney World Vacation. Are you a regular to the parks? You still will find some great advice and tips for your next trip too.
Join Our Facebook Group and chat with other Mouse Chatters about your Disney Vacation plans:
We have a fun filled Disney World, Disneyland and Disney Cruise Line update and news show for you this week on Mouse Chat.
Should you book, Disney Cruise Lines Disney Wish?
For more information about a Disney Cruise: https://pixievacations.com/book-a-disney-cruise-line-special/
There is another theme park in Orlando FL that is often over looked. That park is Sea World, Discovery Cove and also Aquatica. These parks are an Amazing value and have rides, attractions, shows and more just like Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort, but at a much lower price.
Shaprie is back from a 14 day Sea World vacation and has all the details on this hidden gem.
We head on Royal Caribbean to Alaska to bring you an insider's look at this bucket list vacation destination.
We rode Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind at Epcot and also saw the new Disney Springs Cirque - Drawn to Life show. Here is everything you need to know before you go.
Disney Cruise Line Introduces Halloween on the High Seas
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It’s all just a bunch of Hocus Pocus! At least, it will be this fall when a first-of-its-kind character meet and greet inspired by Halloween’s favorite sisters and other new experiences debut on Disney Cruise Line’s Halloween on the High Seas sailings!
This September and October, You will run amuck (amuck! amuck!) on Halloween-themed cruises with special entertainment and activities, including trick-or-treating, spooky parties, elaborate décor and limited-time food and beverage items.
But the fun doesn’t stop there! These voyages will also debut an all-new character meet and greet opportunity exclusively for Disney Cruise Line Guests. While all characters on board will adorn Halloween costumes as part of the festivities, Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck and Clarabelle Cow will debut a never-before-seen look as they dress up as the iconic Halloween sisters, the Sandersons from the movie “Hocus Pocus.”
During its inaugural season of Halloween cruises this fall, the Disney Wish, the newest Disney Cruise Line ship, will also introduce a unique twist on a Halloween on the High Seas hallmark.
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The centerpiece of every ship during Halloween sailings is the signature magical Pumpkin Tree towering over the atrium lobby, each with sprouting Jack-O-Lanterns and flickering lights. Aboard the Disney Wish, guests will witness the debut of an all-new tree in the “Cinderella”-inspired Grand Hall.
Featuring lighter bark, graceful branches and a mystical face, legend has it that this enchanted tree (named Boo) grew beautiful gourds with the help of a wishing star. The best pumpkin of them all was destined to grant a very special wish … and that moment came when a carriage was needed to send a fair maiden to a royal soiree. In a flash of bibbidi-bobbidi-boo, that perfect pumpkin became the coach that carried Cinderella to the prince’s ball!
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In addition to spooky character encounters and enchanted pumpkin trees, other frighteningly fun experiences aboard Halloween on the High Seas sailings include Mickey's Mouse-querade Party, a fun-filled costume party for families (and fan-favorite Disney characters); villainous takeovers in the adult-exclusive venues; Halloween-themed movies on Funnel Vision; and even a ghostly take on ship announcements.
Halloween on the High Seas voyages will be offered aboard select sailings in September and October. Departing from ports in Miami and Port Canaveral, Florida, San Diego and New York City, each cruise will take families to fascinating destinations including the Bahamas, Caribbean, Bermuda, Canada and Mexico. All sailings from Port Canaveral and Miami will include a stop at Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island paradise outfitted for family fun and relaxation and brimming with special Disney touches!
Our first in our series of Walt Disney World Resort Hotel detailed reviews.
Walt Disney World's Contemporary Resort.
We are heading to Epcot's International Flower and Garden Festival and here is what's happening at this years event
Star Wars Galactic Star Cruiser, Genie+, and more Disneyland, Disney World and Parks News
Here's what's going down at Disney World, Disneyland and on Disney Cruise Line that you are not going to want to miss!
Want to take a VIP Tour at Universal Orlando Resort or Disney World / Disneyland. We have done them all and she our insider tips and tricks for each VIP Tour.
We are in the parks with Genie+ added to our park day. Here is what we liked and what we think could be better with Disney's Genie+ service.
Epcot's International Festival of the Arts Review.
We are back from the Festival of the Arts with our food reviews, art booths overview, and activities.
This is one of our favorite events at Epcot and this year being the 6th year for the event did not disappoint.
You can also watch Steve's Trip to Epcot's Festival of the Arts video on YouTube.
The International Festival of the Arts ends Feb 21, 2022, so hurry and make plans to get there.
If you miss this years festival, don't forget that Epcot's International Flower and Garde Festival is next and we will be there too to give you all of our tips and tricks for this event.
Magical Express is gone. Here are the best transportation options to get to Disney World from the Orlando Airport.
Sunshine Flyer
Starts Feb 1 2022, Only goes to on Property WDW Hotels currently, not good Neighbors yet.
Premium motor coaches themed around old passages coach’s and train engines
Staff dressed as 1920’s rail conductors and engineers
Have a bathroom, usb, and 3 point seat belts
Sign up and you get a QR code to show when you arrive in Orlando
First 50 days they are giving 50% of profits from first 50,000 guests to make a wish
Must book at least 4 days before you arrive
Prices
One way $17 Adult $12.50 child
Round Trip $34 adult $25 child
Kids under 2 are free
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Mears Connect
Standard Shared Service with limited stops
OR
Express Service which is direct
Can book once you have your flight details and they use your flight details to communicate with you when you arrive.
Denaturing your hotel Standard service picks up 3 hours before your flight, Express picks up 2 hours before your flight
Pricing
One Way Standard Service
$16 adult $13.50 child
$32 per adult $27 per child
Express service the cost is $250 for up to 4 passengers, round-trip. Each additional passenger is $55.
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Uber
Comfort MCO to Beach Club $45.36
Uber XL $52.87
MT connect (accessible medical transpot $71.30
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Hertz
Small Sedan $28.47 a day standard 2/4 door $30.41 a day Small SUV $32.62 a day Large Sedan $30.41 Elite Sports Car (Mustang) $73.01 a day MiniVan $75.34 a day
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Bright Line Train
From MCO to WDW. Estimated in 2026
Video on how to get from Orlando's Airport to Disney World: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTtPmwgOa-c&t=2s
Here's what to see, do, and eat at this years EPCOT international festival of the arts!
Planning a Disney Vacation in 2022, here's what's coming to the parks and resort to make sure you see, eat, and experience.
Is Virgin Voyages New Cruise Line the right fit for you? We cruised on Virgin and here is our full review.
It's the holidays and nothing is better than spending it at Walt Disney World. We head to Disney World to Epcot's International Festival of the Holidays, to the Magic Kingdom to ring in some Christmas Cheer and to the Disney Resorts and Disney Springs to finish off our Christmas shopping list and enjoy the holiday drinks and cheer.
Disney World has a new FastPass (AKA Genie+). It can get a little confusing how this new service works, but we've got you!
Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration has started and here is what you need to see!
Disney Cruise Line is back sailing and we took Two Cruises to let you know what's new and what to expect.
Disney World New Dessert Parties, Space 220 Menu, Candlelight Processional Returns
e “Candlelight Processional” will be back this year, Nov. 26 – Dec. 30, as part of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays
Space 220 Restaurant at EPCOT officially begins virtual departures on Sept. 20 for walk-up diners. Reservations will be available to book on Sept. 20, with the first reservation date available on Sept. 27.
Two brand-new nighttime spectaculars debut as part of the Walt Disney World 50th anniversary celebration
We have special guest Xavier Hamilton with UOR Food Blog this week to cover all the top food, drinks, and snacks at Universal Orlando Resorts Halloween Horror Nights 30.
Disney Genie Plus, What you need to know
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Disney Genie APP
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Disney Genie+
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Lightning Lane
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Disney Genie Plus Costs, Review, How it works
Disney After Hours Boo Bash Reviewed Walt Disney World Halloween Party - Boo Bash. What you need to know before you go.
Your Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Adventure Begins - Overview & Prices for Star Wars Hotel
Don't Miss Holiday Events at Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney Cruise Line.
New Walt Disney World Christmas Holiday After Hours Event announced.
Disney World decorations and resort decor.
Disneyland Haunted Mansion gets ready for Nightmare before Christmas
Disney Cruise Line Christmas Holiday Cruises now booking.
Disney World 50th Anniversary Events
Beginning Oct. 1, “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” honors the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort, and, wow, do we have some great new details to share with you about this incredible 18-month event.
A new nighttime spectacular, “Disney Enchantment,” will help kick off the 50th anniversary festivities when it debuts Oct. 1 at Magic Kingdom Park. Created to launch with “The World’s Most Magical Celebration,” this evening extravaganza will take Guests on a journey filled with adventure, wonder and empowerment. Inspiring everyone to believe in magic, “Disney Enchantment” will feature music, enhanced lighting, stunning fireworks and, for the first time, immersive projection effects that extend from Cinderella Castle down Main Street, U.S.A.
Joining “Disney Enchantment” on Oct. 1 will be “Harmonious” at EPCOT, one of the largest nighttime spectaculars ever created for a Disney park. This new show will bring the globe together at World Showcase Lagoon in a celebration of Disney music that inspires people worldwide. It’s a grand, powerful tribute to the stories and songs that unite us, embracing new technical magic that incorporates pyrotechnics, choreographed moving fountains, lighting and media in new ways. “Harmonious” will invite Guests to travel the globe through new interpretations of classic Disney songs as you’ve never heard them before, reimagined in more than a dozen languages by a diverse group of 240 artists from around the world.
There’s also new daytime entertainment stirring at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Check out this artist rendering of “Disney KiteTails,” which will come alive several times daily at the Discovery River Amphitheater beginning Oct. 1. Performers will fly windcatchers and kites of all shapes and sizes, while out on the water elaborate three-dimensional kites – some stretching to 30 feet long – will depict Disney animal friends, including Simba, Zazu, Baloo and King Louie. These colorful creations will dance through the sky to the beat of favorite Disney songs in an uplifting, vibrant experience for the whole family.
Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will be the hosts for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration,” and they’ll be decked out in sparkling new EARidescent fashions for the 50th anniversary. As you can see in the photo above, their best pals want to get in on the shimmer, too, as Donald Duck and Daisy Duck, Goofy and Pluto, and Chip ‘n’ Dale will be sporting their own custom-made EARidescent looks beginning Oct. 1. Guests will get a chance to see them when they travel through Magic Kingdom Park several times daily in the new “Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade.”
golden character sculptures
These eight friends will also be featured in special golden character sculptures debuting Oct. 1 at Magic Kingdom; in this artist rendering, you can see Mickey and Minnie shining in the sunlight near Cinderella Castle. There will be 50 characters total in this series of sculptures that will be displayed across all four theme parks. We’ll soon reveal more of the “Disney Fab 50” as excitement builds for the big day, as well as the surprising ways Guests will be able to interact with these beautiful sculptures as part of the 50th anniversary celebration.
Avengers Campus at Disneyland Resort Set to Open June 4
Super Heroes Assemble! As we’ve all been anticipating, we’re pleased to share that Avengers Campus—an entirely new land dedicated to discovering, recruiting and training the next generation of Super Heroes—will open June 4, 2021 at the Disneyland Resort!
At this fully immersive land inside Disney California Adventure park, guests will be invited to team up with the Avengers and their allies and live out their Super Hero dreams. Avengers Campus is comprised of several heroic locations, each hosted by a different Avenger to share their unique powers, technology and knowledge with recruits. Today, Disneyland unveils a first look inside Avengers Campus!
Sling webs with Spider-Man and unite with the Guardians of the Galaxy
The first key area is the Worldwide Engineering Brigade – also known as WEB. It brings together bright innovators like Peter Parker who have been assembled by Tony Stark to invent new technologies and equip everyday people to become Super Heroes like the Avengers. WEB will house the new WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure, the first Disney ride-through attraction to feature the iconic friendly neighborhood Spider-Man!
We previously shared that Tom Holland will reprise his role as Spider-Man in the new family-friendly attraction, which invites guests to put their web-slinging skills to the test and experience what it’s like to have powers alongside Spider-Man – a feat accomplished with innovative technology adapted specifically for this attraction, perfect for up-and-coming recruits of all ages.
The second anchor attraction looms high above the land, Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!, a fan-favorite that opened in 2017. This rockin’ adventure blasts guests straight into the “Guardians of the Galaxy” story, alongside characters from the blockbuster films and comics. Help Rocket bust his fellow Guardians of the Galaxy out of the Collector’s Fortress and experience raucous mayhem, music inspired by the soundtracks from the movies, thrilling free-fall drop sequences and six different story lines!
Power up with tiny treats and massive meals
When it is time to take a break from the heroics, several new dining spots at Avengers Campus will offer dishes that are rich in both flavor and storytelling. Pym Test Kitchen is a food innovation science lab where the food and drinks tell a story. Just as Ant-Man and The Wasp use “Pym Particles” to grow and shrink just about anything, Pym Technologies applies this science to the creation of shareable bites, inventive entrees and sweet treats. Guests will be able to savor such items as the Impossible™ plant-based large and micro meatballs with pasta, or the “Pym-ini,” a panini served by the slice or as a long, multi-portion sandwich.
Adjacent to the Pym Test Kitchen, an oversized beer can overhead signals that grown-up beverage tastings are available at Pym Tasting Lab. Guests can order a craft beer, ranging from a blood orange hefeweizen to an amber lager, or try one of the Pym Research Staff’s Pym
Particle-infused cocktail experiments. Both locations will offer mobile ordering via the Disneyland App.*
Visit one of The Avengers favorite food joints, Shawarma Palace. Enjoy a shawarma wrap at this food cart, which is decked out with memorabilia for Avenger fans. Lastly, Taneleer Tivan did not limit his collection to lovable misfits; he is also curating a weird and wonderful menu of intergalactic eats at the Terran Treats food cart near Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!
Team up with the Avengers and their allies like never before
Throughout Avengers Campus, Super Heroes will come to life in exciting ways. Guests may have heroic encounters with Iron Man, Captain Marvel, Black Panther, the Dora Milaje, Black Widow, Ant-Man and The Wasp, the Guardians of the Galaxy, Thor and even villains like Loki.
Guests may even have the chance to witness Spider-Man swinging into action high above Avengers Campus with gravity-defying, acrobatic feats never seen before in a Disney theme park.
At a nearby ancient sanctum, Doctor Strange will train recruits in the mystic arts by bringing this ancient sanctum to life with powerful spells. At night, the area glows even more vividly with majestic colors and lights, pulsating with mystic energy.
Suit up with the latest Super Hero gear
The WEB Suppliers store will offer the latest inventions, including interactive Spider-Bots much like the ones seen in the new attraction, WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure. Each Spider-Bot has a remote control, and all eight articulated legs move forward and backward. Guests may customize their Spider-Bot with tactical upgrades to harness the powers and style of favorite Super Heroes, including Black Panther, Iron Man and Black Widow, as well as Ant-Man and The Wasp.
Other must-have items at WEB Suppliers include a specially-designed backpack to carry Spider-Bots when they are not in action, Spider-Man light goggles, a take-home spider web kit and Funko Pop! vinyl figurines of Spider-Man and Iron Man.
The Campus Supply Pod is the place to power up with official Avengers Campus gear, including performance fleece hoodies and tees, headwear, drinkware and other Super Hero supplies.
We are counting down the days till we can team up with the Avengers and their allies, sling webs with Spider-Man, taste-test inventive food and drinks and become part of a bigger universe alongside some of our favorite Super Heroes.
Disney Cruise Lines 5th ship, Disney Wonder, Boo Bash comes to Magic Kingdom and more park news
Jurassic World VelociCoaster Opening June 10 at Universal Orlando Resort. Our Full Review
Disneyland opnes, Disneyland Expandion plans announced, Alulai brings back Characters, Disney World Mask Update
Must Have Snacks and Top Restaurants at every Disney World Park.
Listen to our Disney Podcast each week at Mouse Chat and also find a Pixie for you Disney Vacation at Pixie Travel.
Disney's Magical Express to stop service in 2022, but there are other options to get to Walt Disney World from the Orlando Airport.
Park Hopping is back at Walt Disney World with specific requirements that we cover on this weeks Mouse Chat Podcast.
Extra Magic "Minutes" come to all Disney World Parks this year, allowing Disney Resort Guest to enter any of the four Walt Disney World Parks 30 minutes early.
Much more Disney Park News on the weeks Mouse Chat
Happy New Year!
Don't miss these new rides, dining, and festivals in 2021 on your Disney Vacation
Epcot has a new entrance that is a hod to the opening day look and feel of the park as well as a new attraction opening in the World Showcase France Pavilion later in 2021. We cover both on Mouse Chat. Disney Springs brings in two new quick dining locations from cold, brew, donuts and cookies these locations are getting great reviews.
Disney World Golf Course have some new weekend specials you are going to want to check out to save money.
Epcot' Festival of the Arts is back and better than every this year in 2021 and we cover the Festival Food and Wine menu so you know what to eat and drink at this years festival.
Walt Disney World has new Vacation Package offers out for 2021 travel that are saving our clients money. Listen to make sure you book the best Disney World Vacation Package before traveling to Walt Disney World.
Listen to our full Mouse Chat Disney Podcast for the latest Disney World, Disneyland and Disney Cruise Line Park News.
Disney Parks Year in Review 2020, Yes it's finally over.
2020 was a challenge for all of us when it comes to Disney Destinations and we are looking forward to 2021. Each year we do a year in review show for Disney World, Disneyland and Disney Cruise Line. This year it's interesting looking at the time line of events with Covid 19 impacting so many things around the world. Even as we record this Mouse Chat podcast Disneyland in California is still closed with no opening date as we wait on the state of California to allow businesses to re-open.2021 is looking better now that a vaccine is being released and Walt Disney World and Orlando in general is slowly increasing crowd limits.
Happy New Year and here's to everyone getting back to vacationing and travel again in 2021.
Looking to book a 2021 Disney Vacation? Contact a Pixie at Pixie Travel.
We travel to Sandals Resort, Sandals Montego Bay in Jamaica. Here is what to expect when traveling outside the USA.
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What you need to travel to Jamaica
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Jamaica Customs and Covid 19
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Club Mobay Is it worth it?
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Sandals Resort - Sandals Montego Bay Resort Review during corona virus
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Quick Vacation get away tips for Sandals Resorts
Advantages to staying on Walt Disney World Property, Adventures by Disney Updates, and Disney park news
Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort are open and here is what you don't want to miss
We spent almost a full week at Universal Orlando Resort. Here is what's new with Covid-19
This Mouse Chat podcast covers WDW guidelines for the new reservation system, as well as Disney and Universal Studios Orlando News updates.
Know before you go to Walt Disney World
We really enjoyed speaking with Rebecca Metz about Disney, Acting, and how she got started with her career.
Rebecca is a Disney fan just like us and stars in Coop & Cami Ask the World, on Disney+.
Stuck at home? You can still enjoy Disney while we wait for Disney Parks and Disney Cruise Line to reopen
As a Disney Fan I am sad to say today Disneyland, Disney World And Disney Cruise Line announced they will close for two weeks. The bright side is I know this virus will pass and we will all be back at the Happiest Place on Earth very soon.
We are back from our five days at Universal Orlando Resort and we toured or stayed at all the Universal Orlando Resort on site hotels.
We even rented the presidential suite at Loews Portfolio Bay Resort and have reviews covering everything from Universal Orlando's Resorts Dockside Inn and Surfside Inn resort (Value Resorts on property) up to the presidential suite.
Listen to our full over 1 hour Universal Studios Resort Review before booking your Universal Orlando Resort Vacation.
We are happy to help you with any Universal Orlando vacation questions from resorts, dining plans, Universal tickets, Universal Express Passes and more.
Just go to https://UniversalFamilyVacations.com and quest a quote. Please ask for Lauren or Sharpie to have them book your next Vacation to Universal Studios.
Disney Vacation Club - DVC Ownership
Mouse Chat Podcast overview show on DVC
What is DVC
- Disney’s Timeshare product
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Started with The Disney Vacation Club
- Disney’s Old Key West Resort WAS “The Disney Vacation Club”
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Villa style accommodations - Studio
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- 1BR - w/full kitchen and laundry facilities
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3BR Grand Villa - three bedrooms, three baths
- 1BD and higher have master bathrooms with jacuzzi or soaker tub
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Most DVC resorts offer at least a counter service and table service restaurant or access to them.
Pools with spa and slide
Members do not receive daily cleaning services, but receive towel and trash service halfway through a week stay
Point system
- Traditional timeshares offer a fixed week system - you buy a week, and stay in the same or similar unit every year, the same calendar week of the year.
- Point system offers the flexibility to book any roomstyle in any season… that your points allow you to.
- Points can be banked from one year to the next, or borrowed… you can use banked, current, and borrowed points on the same reservation.
- Use year…. What does that mean?
Becoming a member
- You purchase points at a ‘home resort’ - you own the same number of points each year until the end of the contract - that length of time varies by resort. Older resorts will expire sooner.
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You can book at your home resort at 11mo
- You can book at other resorts at 7mo
- You buy a ‘set’ of points, and they are deeded to you - but as mentioned, the deed does expire, unlike many traditional timeshares.
- Take the tour - at Disney’s Saratoga Springs
- Purchase price
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Value for the money
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Break even point
- Trading points for traditional resort accommodations, cruises, and other timeshares and high end luxury accommodations, as well as adventures by Disney.
Buying direct vs. resale
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There are several resale outlets
- You have to know what the difference is, and what you lose out on by buying resale.
Benefits of ownership
- Discounts
- Annual Passes
- Events
- Magazine - Disney Files
ALL of the DVC resorts - I’ll list them and we’ll talk a little about each one.
Would you buy again?
Disney Free Dining is back for 2020 and Pixie Vacations can find the best Disney vacation package for your Disney World Vacation that let's you eat for Free!
Our Mouse Chat Back to Basics show series covers specific topics you need to know about before taking a Disney Vacation. On this Mouse Chat Disney Podcast we will cover the basics of the Disney Dining Plan.
Our Full Disney Cruise Line review on the Disney Magic. What you need to know before your Disney Cruise.
We have been to every Sandals and Beaches Resort and for our last one we are at Sandals Antigua. Listen to our Sandals Podcast for our full all inclusive review.
Looking for the best all inclusive resort for a vacation, wedding or Honeymoon?
Here are our top Caribbean All Inclusive Resorts that are directly on the beach.
What new places should you dine at Disney, hear about the new Coronado Springs Tower stay, and our Mouse Chat trip report.
Halloween Horror Nights #HHN29 is happening now at Universal Orlando Resort and we too the FULL RIP Tour of every House and Scare Zone. Listen to Mouse Chat for our fun fill full review of HHN29! Spoiler, We Loved HHN!
Sharpie also spent a day at Sea World in Orlando and we have his full review of Sea World at the end of this podcast.
Star Wars Land - Galaxy's Edge has so much going on that we dedicated a full Mouse Chat Disney Podcast to the new land. Star Wars / Galaxy's Edge is the exact same at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. So if you are vacationing at either Disney resort we have you covered with what to do at Star Wars Galaxy's Edge.
Princess Cruise Line has an Alaska Cruise (Land and Sea) and Lauren just returned from both on her Alaska adventure.
Sharpie vacations at Disney's Vero Beach Resort. If you are planning a vacation to Vero Beach, our full review of Disney's Vero Beach Resort should be on your list. We have a full easy to listen to podcast that will get you set for your Disney Vero Beach resort vacation.If you are heading to Walt Disney World to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party before or after your Vero Beach Vacay, we have a complete guide to Disney's Halloween Party too.
Heading to Walt Disney World in 2019? Here's what's happening now and the latest Walt Disney World News Updates.
Tips on how to plan a relaxing Disney vacation that is enjoyable for everyone in a group.
We take a look at Disneyland's Galaxy's Edge new attractions and theme park land and compare the fan response to Universal Orlando Resorts new Harry Potter Coaster (Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure).
Steve and Sharpie cover every event coming to Walt Disney World for the rest of the year. If you are planning a trip to Disney World be sure to listen to everything planned here on Mouse Chat.
Walt Disney World Christmas Vacation Package
Disney World Halloween party
Epcot Food and Wine Festival
Eat for Free at Walt Disney World Discover all that’s festive and fun this fall and holiday season with a delicious offer at Walt Disney World Resort! You can enjoy a Disney World FREE dining plan when your purchase a non-discounted 5-night/6-day Disney World vacation package that includes a room at a select Disney Resort hotel and ticket with a Park Hopper Option.
Book through September 29, 2019 for arrivals most nights:
- September 1 through September 18, 2019
- November 17 through November 27, 2019
- December 8 through December 23, 2019
Explore Disney Resort hotels and the eligible Disney dining plan with is the Disney Free Dining chart. Ask a Pixie at Pixie Vacations about Disney vacation packages of shorter or longer lengths of stay.
Walt Disney World Vacation Packages are located here at Pixie Vacations.
Disney World News Updates:DHS Fastpass Changes coming soon.
Disneyland: Getting into Galaxy's Edge, New changes at Disneyland to get into Galaxies Edge have been announced.
The Top most practical Disney Souvenirs.
To book your Universal Orlando Resort Vacation, please contact a Pixie at Pixie Vacations for the latest Universal Orlando Resort vacation packages.
Hagrid's Mystical Creatures Motorbike Adventure is such a hit at Universal Studios in Orlando that wait times are hitting 10-14 hours. We are sure these will go down but it speaks volumes to how well received this new Harry Potter themed ride is doing and how much fans love Universal Orlando Resort.
Also on this weeks podcast we talk about Disney Cruise Line's Wonder cruise ship getting a dry dock rehab. If you are looking for Disney Cruise Prices. We have an article on how to save money on Disney Cruise Line for you.
Plus a full Mouse Chat podcast on happenings at Walt Disney World.
Lisa and Lauren are at Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland. This is the only time you will see it empty. And yes, it’s awesome!!!
Listen to our Full Star Wars Galaxy's Edge Podcast here in Mouse Chat.
galaxysedge #disneyland #starwarsgalaxysedge #PixieVacations
We are back with Chris Smith and have a packed Mouse Chat podcast for you with the backstories and magical secrets of Walt Disney World.
We called our Mouse Chat listeners to help answer their Disney World vacation questions.
If you are planning a trip to Disney World you might have these exact same Disney vacation questions. Have a listen at MouseChat.net
All of us at Mouse Chat have been to many of the Disney Parks, Aulani in Hawaii, on Disney Cruises, to Disney's Vero Beach and Disney's Hilton Head Island... If you are looking for a new Disney Destinations this is the podcast for you.
From Epcot's International Food and Wine Festival, Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, here are the top events and festivals not to miss on your Walt Disney World Vacation. We got this Disney Podcast out early so you have time to plan.
14 Hawaii Resorts, 4 Islands, Disney Aulani and what else you should see and do in Hawaii
Disneyland and Disney World have announced the opening dates for Galaxies Edge, "Star Wars Land". Disneyland will open Star Wars Galaxy's Edge May 31 and Disney World Star Wars opens August 29.
2019 and beyond has a great deal of exciting changes coming to Epcot at Wat Disney World. On Mouse Chat we cover every planned addition from 2019 until Walt Disney's 50th anniversary in 2021.
With frequent trips to Disney World we get to try new Disney restaurants, shows, EPCOT's Festival of the arts, and attractions. The best part is we take you along on our Disney vacation trip reports so you can get first hand advice and tips for planning your Disney vacation. On this weeks Mouse Chat Disney Podcast, Lauren is at Walt Disney World and her daughters compete at Disney's Wide World of Sports Cheer complex. We take you along to try several new Disney World dining locations and also Sharpie joins us at Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort to try a new Disney character dining experience.
Run Disney - Is doing a marathon at Walt Disney World on your bucket list? I had a goal to run a 5k, then a 10k and a half marathon and Run Disney was in my sights being a giant Disney fan. If you don't know what Run Disney is, it's an amazing event at Walt Disney World that happens several times a year through the Disney parks. I did the 10k at Epcot and at 4 AM the excitement walking into the Run Disney event was overwhelming. If you are looking for a positive, amazing, inspiring event, this is it. Listen to our Full Run Disney Podcast for Run Disney Tips, race information, and more.
We answer your Disney World Vacation questions on this weeks Mouse Chat Disney Podcast.
Looking for 2019 Disney Crowd Tracker and Crowd Calendar information? Here is the Pixie Vacations Disney Crowd Tracker
Disney World Vacation Discounts
Disney Free Dining dates are also out for Walt Disney World
Please listen to our Mouse Chat / The Disney Blog meet up podcast from Walt Disney World. We tried several new Disney World restaurants, experienced the Epcot Festival of the holidays, did some Winter Summerland mini golf, and much more. This Disney podcast is a nice wrap up for 2018 and we can't wait to bring you even more vacation tips in 2019.
My Disney Experience My Disney Experience is something you will quickly need to know about well before your Walt Disney World vacation. What is My Disney Experience? Disney World now has an App. The Disney World App is called "My Disney Experience". The good news is you can install the Disney APP on your iPhone or mobile device very easily.
My Disney Experience App, Now what?
So you have the My Disney Experience app installed and you are logged in. The first thing you are going to want to do is to link your Disney World resort hotel reservation to your My Disney Experience account. This way you can plan and book your Disney World rides using FastPass+ 60 days before your vacation. You will also want to link up your other friends and family members so everyone can book fastpasses in My Disney Experience.
If you purchased Disney World Tickets on your own and are not staying at an on property resort, you can enter your Disney World tickets by scanning them our typing in the ticket number. Guests staying off Disney property can book Disney World Fastpasses 30 days before their check in date.
It's important to note that you must have your Disney World tickets purchased and entered into My Disney Experience before you can book fastpasses!
There is a definite advantage to staying on site at a Walt Disney World Resort because you can book your Disney Fastpasses in My Disney Experience well before anyone else who is staying off Disney property. You can book Fastpases starting at 7 AM ET when your window opens.
How do I book the popular Disney rides in My Disney Experience?
You need to know that people that have Disney World resort reservations that start before your reservation and have a long Disney World Vacation, will get to book their rides before you do. We recommended that you try and book the popular rides at Disney World for the last few days of your vacation. Also Disney World loads more fastpasses into My Disney Experience at the 30 day mark. Listen to our My Disney Experience podcast for our Fastpass strategies.
What's happening at Walt Disney World this week and what's coming all the way into late 2019 at Disney.
Galaxies Edge updates for Disney Hollywood StudiosDining at Epcot's Holidays Festival. Menus and snacks at Epcot Festival of the HolidaysDisney Photopass Automatic KiosksDisney Sky Liner UpdatesThe Voices of Liberty over the holidaysEpcot International Festival of Arts Dates and updates
Beaches Turk's and Caicos resort is an all inclusive family resort located in the crystal clear blue water of the Caribbean. If you stay in Turks and Caicos it can be pretty pricey, but the trick is to book and stay at an all inclusive resort. We stayed at Beaches Resort and instead of paying $19 for a drink, it's included.
Lauren and Lisa both went to Beaches Resort in Turks and had fantastic experiences. We recorded an hour long podcast covering everything about Beaches Resort and what is unique, must see at Turks and Caicos. We also took out kids earlier to Beaches Resort so we have experienced the resort with friends and also with family.
For the best all inclusive resort in Turks and Caico, we highly recommend Beaches Resort Turks and Caicos.
Where should you take your kids for more unique dining options at the different Disney World parks?
We started our Disneyland vacation with a tour of some of the Disneyland resort rooms. The Disneyland Hotel has suites and we toured the Mickey Mouse Penthouse. This suite is amazing, with a living room, dining room, a main bedroom and on suite and a kids room with a full game room wall of Disney Infinity characters.
We cover new dining locations at Disney Springs, stop by Caribbean Beach Resort, see Guardians of the Galaxy at EPCOT.
Disneyland Paris FanDaze, sneak peak Lauren heads to Disneyland Paris for FanDaze, not Fan Days, but both are great ways to describe this fun Disneyland Paris event It’s Laurens first time to Paris and to Disneyland Paris. We have to thank John Frost from the Disney Blog for the invitation to Disney FanDaze at Disneyland Paris. John, Lauren had a blast! Thank you so much for the invitation to cover Disney FanDaze. Lauren was in Awe as she walked around Disneyland Paris and got to experience the magic for the first time.
On this weeks Mouse Chat Lauren takes you to Disneyland Paris and gives you a first hand tour of the parks, resorts, rides, dining and also the new Disney FanDaze. So be sure to listen to the full Mouse Chat podcast below our on iTunes.
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- A complete trip report of Disneyland Paris
- Dining at Walt’s for dinner
- A complete review of the top rides at Disneyland Park
- We share Disney FanDaze with you
- We talk with Imagineers about the re-imagined version of Phantom Manor
- We give you an inside peak at Walt Disney Studios new park plans
I spent a few days on the Norwegian Bliss and it's stunning I have been lucky enough to be on many different cruise lines over the years and lately cruises are all upping their game. Norwegian Cruise Lines Bliss is no exception. The ship is doing Caribbean itineraries but what the Norwegian Bliss is built for is Alaska Cruises. The Bliss is a game changer for Alaska. With floor to ceiling showcase windows I can imagine watching the Alaska coast slowing going by as I enjoy a coffee or specialty drink of my choice. And these lobbies are at the front and also on the sides of the ship, artfully designed into individual luxury living room spaces where a family or group can easily gather and watch Alaska or the Caribbean sea. This is a very nice addition to the Bliss and something that is missing from most other cruise lines.
Please listen to the full Norwegian Bliss Cruise Line podcast for all my cruise tips and the full review of the Norwegian Bliss.
We are with Andy and he has the inside scoop on those purple signs you see when you drive onto Disney property.
Walt Disney World Trip Planning The Magic Kingdom now offers alcohol at two more dining locations Magic Kingdom adds two more restaurants, Crystal Palace is now serving alcohol. With the Disney Dining Plan coming with alcohol by default now, guests want what they paid for. So as much as Walt wanted the Magic Kingdom to be alcohol free when it originally opened, now there are at least five restaurants that service alcoholic beverages. Will beer and wine be coming to Disney quick service locations at the Magic Kingdom next?
Is Disney World building an airport? Disney World filed some paperwork for the old airstrip close to the Magic Kingdom. Is this just a holding area for some ground work and construction materials on some new rumored Magic Kingdom hotels, or something else? We have rumors of a Volcano Hotel on the monorail and also rumors of a hotel maybe in the old Ft Wilderness River Country area. Another Disney World monorail would be nice with the new monorail fleet coming and also a Disney Vacation Club - DVC second tower at the Contemporary resort could be a possibility.
New EPCOT Disney Hotel Another exciting Disney World rumor is a new EPCOT hotel behind the Living Seas, (Not Test Track), or also right at the front of EPCOT where the monorail station is now. I would think the front entrance area would be ideal. This would be very exciting and a new look for EPCOT.
Disney's Night of Joy has come to an end After 35 years Disney's Night of Joy at Walt Disney World has come to an end. Disney World used teh event to fill slow park times but those days are gone. The event moved over the years from the Magic Kingdom, to Disney Hollywood Studios and then finally to Wide World of Sports. Also with Disney's Halloween Event, Christmas events and other night time special events, the park is already closing a great deal for regular guests. Will Universal Studios in Orlando pick up the slack?
The Mouse Chatters have sent in a bunch of mail and we read your vacation questions on this weeks show
Sharpie spent a week at Walt Disney World and has a full Walt Disney World trip report of vacation tips and advice. Also if you have ever wanted to book Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Concierge level we have some great news and reviews about Animal Kingdom Lodge Concierge on the podcast.
An "Incredible" Summer at Walt Disney World With the release of Incredibles 2 coming out soon, Disney has themed this Summer to be Incredible. It's going to be an incredible summer at Walt Disney World with dance parties, a new UP themed bird show at Animal Kingdom Park, EPCOT has new character meet n' greet from Guardians of the Galaxy, and of course Disney Hollywood Studios will be opening Toy Story Land this Summer.
Chris Smith joins us to chat about The Walt Disney World that never was and backstories and secrets of Walt Disney World. Come listen to the stories and the fun details that all us Disney fans love to hear and learn about.
Disney World and Universal Studios all in one vacation, Sea World and Disney, A cruise and Orlando Attractions, we cover all the different split stay vacation options.
To start your vacation off right we have three different Walt Disney World vacation discounts. A special thanks to Pixie Vacations for these Walt Disney World vacation packages. We are happy to book any of these Disney discounted offers and help you plan that perfect vacation.
Hidden inside Cinderella's Castle at Walt Disney World is a secret suite decorated for a princess. The Cinderella Castle suite comfortably sleeps six, but it's not available to book. Nope, this castle stay is only for the lucky few. Lauren is back from her stay and had an amazing time. Lauren gives us the details here on Mouse Chat.
Sometimes we travel outside of Orlando and Disney / Universal. Today Lauren heads to Sandals Resorts in Grenada.
It's been over seven and a half years we have been talking about Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, Disneyland and Orlando vacations. Some of you have been with us on every show, but we know a lot of listeners are new. We reflect back on the original Mouse Chat and Mouse Chat over the years.
We are at the Magic Kingdom at one of our favorite Walt Disney World extra special events, the Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. This is an extra ticket event that takes place on select nights in November and December.
Our best snacks, apps, and dining ideas for Walt Disney World, and also what we have tried and will skip.
Halloween time is here and Walt Disney World has the Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween party. We took a night and on our latest trip to Disney World to experience Mickey's Not So Scary.
It's time to Epcot's International Food and Wine Festival. We spent three days at EPCOT trying different food and drinks around World Showcase. Come with us as we taste our way around EPCOT on this weeks Mouse Chat podcast.
Some Walt Disney World attractions have lines that are worth the wait as they have interactive ques or other special extras.
Walt Disney World 2018 Vacation Packages
Disney World has three new 2018 Vacation Packages / Room Discounts. Most of these Disney World Vacation Offers are Jan - March 10 on select dates / select Disney World Resorts.The Disney World Stay, Play and Dine vacation offer is our favorite one. This Disney discount is great for a family going to Disney World. If you are a party of two, the Disney World Room only discount is probably a better offer for you. The Disney World Room Discount is 25% off and 20% off select Walt Disney World Resorts.For the full details on any of these Walt Disney World Vacation Packages and room discounts, we recommend you contact Pixie Vacations. You can also request to work with a Mouse Chatter when you contact Pixie Vacations.
Walt Disney World October Update EPCOT'S Food and Wine Festival
The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is going on at EPCOT and we did a quick run through. For this weeks show we cover two food and wine items to avoid, but come back because we have a full Food and Wine review coming on a future show.
Walt Disney: Marceline to Magic Kingdom Tour
We loved this Magic Kingdom tour. The 3 hour tour starts on main street USA at 8 AM in a nice almost empty Magic Kingdom. The tour has a wonderful story and a highlight of the tour is the Haunted Mansion. If you are really into the Haunted Mansion you get to go inside to the ballroom scene backstage. That part of the tour was amazing.
[caption id="attachment_61" align="aligncenter" width="300"] This week we discuss the Disney Dining Plan[/caption] What would you love to see added to the Disney Dining Plan? The Disney Dining Plan can be a great deal for your Walt Disney World Vacation, but there are improvements we think that could be made.
The Disney Dining Plan is a great value, if you purchase it for the right ages. The Dining Plan is a bargain for kids 3-9, at age 10 Disney World considers them adults and they will pay the adult Disney Dining Plan price. It's frustrating having a ten year old paying the adult prices for meals when they only eat a roll at dinner.
We would love to see more healthy options on the Walt Disney World Dining Plan. Even if the portions are smaller.
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Walt Disney World Dining Best Values Sure you can spend $400 on lunch at Walt Disney World, and I have often done it. But you can also eat at Walt Disney World and come out saying to yourself, WOW that was a fantastic value.
Walt Disney World Dining Best Values Sure you can spend $400 on lunch at Walt Disney World, and I have often done it. But you can also eat at Walt Disney World and come out saying to yourself, WOW that was a fantastic value. On this Mouse Chat Disney Podcast we cover all the Walt Disney World restaurants that are a good value and often affordable to.
We have a nice list of our top Walt Disney World restaurants that are the Best Values. I am not going to list them here in the show notes because I really want you to listen to our podcast to get the feel list of Disney value restaurants. If you have not listened to Mouse Chat yet, you can click below and listen to our podcast on your computer. Or you can download Mouse Chat at iTunes and subscribe so you don't miss any Orlando news. Please listen our best value Disney World restaurants here:
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Tips for quick trips to Walt Disney World We often take last minute, quick trips to Walt Disney World. For most of us we can drive or get a cheap flight. This makes for a nice 2-3 day weekend or holiday getaway. How to get to Walt Disney World If you are booking a Walt Disney World vacation last minute one of the larger costs is going to be transportation. If you can drive you might want to look into that as an option. You can also book a flight last minute on Price Line and bid on a flight. One tip is to take advantage of low season. If you don't have kids, or your kids are out of school during an off peak time, you might be able to find a last minute flight deal.
Remember Disney Magical Express is free transportation from MCO and if you don't fly into MCO you can usually get a rental car for $30-$45 a day. Best Walt Disney World Hotel If you are going to Walt Disney World last minute, your Disney World resort options can be limited. You can usually find Disney hotels at Disney's Saratoga Springs or at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. Old Key West sometimes has availability too. For Disney World Value Resorts All-Star Music and Disney All-Star Sports might have available rooms for last minute Disney World trips.
If you can't find a room for a last minute Disney World vacation, try changing your dates by a day. Adding or removing a day might open up a Disney World hotel room for you. Last Minute Disney FastPasses Your top rides are probably all gone like Pandora, but don't lose hope. A lot of your Disney World Fastpasses for mid-level Disney attractions you probably can still reserve two weeks out. So try for Mission Space, Space Ship Earth, Living with the Seas, Big Thunder Mountain, etc.
To prebook your Disney fastpasses you need to already have your Disney tickets / Disney World Vacation Package. You don't want to show up at Walt Disney World and buy park tickets the say of your vacation. How to book last minute Disney World Dining You can book Disney World Dining 180 days before your vacation begins, but on a last minute trip to Disney World you might still be in luck for some of Disney World best restaurants. Sure some of the popular character dining locations will be booked up, but Walt Disney World has signature restaurants that are amazing at the parks and resorts. A week out and day of, you will start to see people cancelling dinner reservations. Day of we have gotten some great dining reservations. Please listen to our Mouse Chat Disney Podcast for all of our Disney World Vacation tips.
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All-Inclusive Resorts in Jamaica - Which one to choose We spent 7 full days in Jamaica so we could stay, play, and dines at all of the Sandals and Beaches Resorts.
If you are planning a wedding, honeymoon, on all-inclusive vacation we just toured them in Jamaica and are happy to help. In fact we have a full Sandals, Beaches, Rui, and Couples and Azul resort reviews.
Sandals Resorts I want to first start with Sandals Resorts (couples). These resorts are for parties of two, no kids. If you have not been to an all-inclusive resort here is what comes with it. I like Sandals Resorts because the service and resorts are fantastic. I know what I am going to get and the resorts are consistent across all properties and islands. Some all-inclusive resorts are just spring break hang out with watered down free drinks, not Sandals. Sandals Resorts set the bar in my opinion for all-inclusive resorts. I'll speak to Sandals resorts mostly in this post as it has the most inclusions. All water sports except motorized water sports are included. If you want to sail, paddle board, go on the glass bottom boat, go snorkeling, take a tub ride, it's included. Drinks are included and they have top shelf liqror. wine, beer, specialty drinks, you are set. Tips - included. If you have a butler I would tip them, but all other tips are included. There is even scuba diving. Want to have free golf lessons for your kids? It's included at some Sandals properties.
I literally bring some money to tip the drives and then my wallet goes in the safe and I don't touch it until I head home. All-Inclusive at Sandals and Beaches Resorts IS All-Inclusive. I like this because it helps me budget my vacations and I can eat, drink and do what I want.
There are loads of Sandals Resorts in the Caribbean and we have been to most of them. There are three Beaches resorts and we have been to two of the three as of this post and will be at the third one later this year.
For Sandals Jamaica I am putting together a quick bullet-ed list for you. This is what I recommend each Sandals Resort for. Please listen to the Sandals Podcast. On the podcast we cover each resort in detail. So load up the podcast on your mobile device and on the way to work or while exercising listen to our full Sandals and Beaches Resort show.
Sandals Montego Bay - Fantastic for a quick get away as it's 5 minutes from the airport. Escape Winter and jump off your flight and be on the beach moments later. Sandals Royal Pacific - Looking for the romance of a private island or a bungalow over the water? Royal Caribbean has this and so much more. Sandals Inn - Want that all-inclusive vacation but on a lower price point. Sandals Inn has what you are looking for and you get a free shuttle to two other Sandals Resorts so you can play at all 3. Sandals Negril - Amazing honeymoon sunsets on the famous 7 mile beach. Sandals South Coast - Away from it all with the most private beach and surrounded by mountains.
Beaches Resorts If you are looking for a family all-inclusive resort then I would recommend Beaches Resorts. The two Beaches resorts in Jamaica are very nice. If you are looking for a Beaches Resort at a value price point and also close to all the attractions like Dun River Falls, the Dolphin Encounter, etc. then Beaches Ochi Rios in Jamaica is a perfect fit. If you want the famous 7 mile beach then Beaches Negril is what I would recommend. Also Beaches Negril is 5 minutes away from Sandals Negril so this is nice for a wedding. The families can stay at Beaches Negril and the bride and groom can stay at Sandals Negril.
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Order and pay without the lines - New My Disney Experience App lets you order and pay for some park restaurants without waiting in line. Walt Disney bringing Table Service dining on it's way to Walt Disney World Value Resorts like the Disney World All-Star Resorts. We are not 100% sure if this is fact. New Strawberry Wine slushy at Disney Springs. Celebration at the Top at Walt Disney World - At $99 a person on Sunday nights only starting Feb 26- April 16 2018 At the CA Grill private deck. Enjoy the fireworks, desserts and drinks. For our full show, please listen to our Mouse Chat Disney Podcast.
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Top Disney World Unknown Hacks There are some fantastic Disney World hacks that most people don't know about. This Disney podcast is filled with our top Walt Disney World hacks that most people don't know about.
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Top Walt Disney World Snacks If you are on the Disney Dining Plan and want a healthy, over the top, or best value snack, we have them listed out for you on this Mouse Chat Disney Podcast.
We have broken our Walt Disney World snacks into three categories. First we have our healthy Disney World snacks. These Disney World snacks leave you filling satisfied, use one Disney snack credit, or you can pay cash if you are not on the Disney Dining Plan.
Then we cover our favorite Disney World snacks. Some of these are full of sugar or chocolate goodness, but have you are on vacation. We top off our Walt Disney World best snack show with Disney snacks that could really be a meal in itself. These are what I would call the best value Disney World Snacks and if you are on the Disney Dining Plan you really get your moneys worth using a snack credit for these items at Disney World.
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Our Adventure on Adventures by Disney We did it! We took an Adventures by Disney trip and yes it was Awesome. We decided to do something unique and different so we booked the Danube Adventures by Disney river Cruise. Here is our journey.
We have always wanted to take an Adventures by Disney (ABD) trip someplace unique. The Adventures by Disney Danube River Cruise looked interesting and appealed to us.
First this ABD is different from the others as you unpack once and your room travels with you. Being on AmaWaterways AmaViola allowed us to unpack and spend our time seeing Europe instead of moving from hotel to hotel every day or so. This type of Adventures by Disney was appealing to us. Also with two kids we know food can be difficult at times. We have been to Paris before and spent over $100 on lunch only to have the kids not eat it and later complain that they are hungry. This can get frustrating and costly. With the AmaWaterways river cruise as an ABD the kids could get anything they wanted. Breakfast had loads of options, lunch was always fantastic and dinner the kids could eat at their own buffet if they wanted.
This also brings be to another reason we booked an Adventures by Disney. We knew there would be families on the vacation. It would not be just Lisa and I in a car or on the metro with our kids, trying to figure out how two get from place to place. Everything was taken care of with Adventures by Disney and not only that, our kids were entertained and not sitting in the back of a rental car bugging us to find out how much longer. Our kids were with the Disney Adventure Guides, playing games, or hanging out with their new friends as we were on a bus ride to a castle, or farm.
The kids had a blast and so did we. That's something that made this trip so wonderful.
Is an Adventures by Disney worth the price? We get the question often. Is any vacation worth the price? I think it's about the value. Sure you can backpack across Europe and stay in youth hostels and sleep on the train. There are loads of ways to vacation and they all have advantage and disadvantages. An Adventures by Disney vacation is not priced the same as touring Europe on your own. But it's about the value and Adventures by Disney offers a great deal of value for what you pay.
Come Along on our Adventures by Disney I put together a short film of our travels during our Adventures by Disney trip.
I also did a short film showing our stateroom on AmaWaterways on the AmaViola. We had two staterooms that were right next door to each other on the third floor deck on AmaViola. The staterooms on AmaWaterways are very well appointed. There is a Mac / TV in your room with free WIFI, a Mini Fridge with waters, USB ports by the bed to charge your and cellphones and USB devices. The closet has two full sized umbrellas if needed, a safe, and lots of storage. Even the bathroom on AmaWaterways is large for a river cruise bathroom. The shower is a nice size with modern tile and shower head options. We also had an indoor and outdoor balcony. There are full size windows floor to ceiling, that you can view the river from, or slide the balcony door to sit outside and enjoy the view. Come into our AmaWaterways Stateroom
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Is a Royal Caribbean Cruise worth it? We love Disney Cruise Line, but that does not mean we don't sail on Royal Caribbean and the other cruise lines to keep up with the compition. And it's hard to pass up on all th cruise line deals offered by Royal Caribbean.
Lauren offered her girls a 3 day Disney cruise or a 7 day Royal Caribbean Cruise. Both were the same price. The girls picked the 7 day Royal Caribbean cruise and off they went. Lauren is back with a full Royal Caribbean cruise report. Spoiler alert, they Loved it!
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Here is what's coming to Disney World 2017 was a great year for theme park and Disney fans. Disney announced a load of new rides, attractions, hotels, and more at their D23 conference. Here is the short list of what's coming to Disney Theme Parks in 2017 and in the future.
WOW! D23 released so many new attractions and updates for the Disney parks. Let's Star with Star Wars Land opening in 2019. Star Wars land will open at Disneyland in California first and then at Walt Disney World. There are still rumors of a Star Wars hotel that would be a set experience. Disney showcases a massive model of Star Wars land and it looks like a truly immersive experience. This will be a fantastic addition to Disney Hollywood Studios.
Disney Hollywood Studios - The Chinese Theater at Disney Hollywood Studios closed August 13, 2017 but it's being replaced with a Mickey and Minnie themed family attraction (Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway). This is a great change and will be a welcome addition of a ride the entire family can ride at DHS. I do wonder if you should skip DHS with so much closed and head over to Disney's Animal Kingdom instead and enjoy Pandora and Rivers of Light.
Disney Hollywood Studios - Toy Story Land is set to open in 2018. That's less than a year away. This new land at DHS is perfect for the little ones. We have played at Toy Story land at Disneyland Paris and it's very popular. The wait times at DLP for Toy Story land are pretty long as these kiddie rides take a longer time to load and unload with little kids. The rides are more like re-themed amusement park rides that have been updated with a Toy Story theme at DLP. I think the Disney World version of this land will be a little more advanced and the rides a little more customized.
With Star Wars land, Toy Story land, the new Mickey and Minnie family attraction, and so much more happening at DHS, that park is going to be an entirely new theme park when it's all completed.
EPCOT - There is even great news for EPCOT. Future World is getting some updates and these are big! Ellen's Energy Adventure is being turned into a new Guardian's of the Galaxy ride. The details have not been released but it is believed to be a roller coaster which would be a first for EPCOT.
EPCOT - There is a new table service dinning restaurant coming to Future World. The new space themed restaurant looks impressive in concept art and as long as the video screens are kept up I bet the views out into space will be cool.
EPCOT - Ratatouille is coming to EPCOT. This attraction is at Disneyland Paris and a very cute and fun family attraction. The ride is said to be a mirror image of the ride at Disneyland Paris but it will not end in a restaurant as EPCOT already has two table service dining locations in the Paris pavilion. EPCOT is going to be a great park for kids and families with these new additions.
Also China will be getting a new updated 360 movie. There was a rumor that a new country would be coming to EPCOT but nothing was announced. If you have not ridden Mission Space at EPCOT, it will be getting an update to both the green and orange ride levels. This Mission Space update should make it more engaging.
Magic Kingdom - TRON! Tron is coming to tomorrow land at the Magic Kingdom. This ride is the most popular attraction at Singapore Disneyland. I was not a fan of the Tron movies, especially the second one, but the Tron Attraction looks amazing. This light cycle coaster is a family coaster and at night it looks super cool. It will be nice to see is Disney adds something extra to the ride when they bring it to Walt Disney World. I'd love to see Tron with some more thrills added to make it different in the US.
Magic Kingdom - A new theater is coming to Main Street USA and it should also have an access from Main Street town square to Tomorrowland. The theater might hold up to 2,000 people. This would bring a live stage to the Magic Kingdom for shows like they have in NY and at Disneyland at the Hyperion theater. This will be ready for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World.
There is so much more with new transportation options coming to Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line new ships, and other updates. So please listen to our full one hour Disney podcast - Mouse Chat, for everything coming to Disney destinations.
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Every Disney Hollywood Studios Restaurant Reviewed We cover every Disney Hollywood Studios (DHS) table service restaurant with multiple reviews and Disney Hollywood Studios quick service locations top picks.
Disney Hollywood Studios can be challenging for dining locations especially for breakfast. There are several table service restaurants at DHS and some are fantastic and some we personally did not enjoy. That is why we put together a full Disney Hollywood Studio Restaurant Review show for you. We cover the pros and cons of dining at the different restaurants at DHS.
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Every Disney World Resort Reviewed (Pros & Cons)
We have stayed at all the Walt Disney World resorts several times and we thought what a great topic for an article and podcast. Our Disney podcast covers some of our recent Disney World resort stays and reviews and the article that follows has our Pro & Cons for all Disney World Resorts.
Putting together the perfect meal at WDW If you could pick and choose an appetizer, main course and dessert from any Disney World restaurant and put it together what would be your perfect Disney World meal? -
My Disney Bucket List Walt Disney World Tours, Adventures by Disney, Disney Cruise Line... What's on your Disney bucket List?
We go over our top Disney picks for our Disney bucket list. If you want to do a Walt Disney World Tour, a Disney Cruise, a special show or even see other Disney parks around the world, you might find some ideas to add to your personal Disney bucket list.
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Some Top Disney Bucket List choices Book the deluxe Disney dining plan
Experience the Wild Africa Trek at the Animal Kingdom
Go to Tokyo Disneyland
Take a Disney Cruise
Go to Disneyland Paris
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Putting together the perfect meal at WDW If you could pick and choose an appetizer, main course and dessert from any Disney World restaurant and put it together what would be your perfect Disney World meal?
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Reasons to book with a Travel Agent If you have not used a travel agent you might think it costs more, or has no advantage. Using a travel agent has many advantages that are Free to you and we have put together a show covering how a travel agent can be helpful in saving you time and money on your next vacation.
It's time for a self serving podcast. I know. We don't do this often. We really try to offer Vacation advice and helpful travel tips without even telling a single person we are travel agents. But every so often we figure we should let you know that another travel tip that can save you time and money is booking with a travel agent. I always thought a travel agent was going to cost me more money with fees or vacation packages that offered no savings. This is not the case. A travel agent, if you use the right one, has been to the vacation destination and is also following the latest vacation discounts. Your travel agent can give you first hand advice on what to do and what to avoid. A travel agent will find you the best vacation for the best possible price and will work with you from the vacation planning phase all the way until you return home from your trip.
Let's get to it. Here are some of my top reasons why you should use a travel agent. 1. It's Free. Booking with a Pixie at PixieVacations.com is free. We don't change anything for our services. There is no fee, nothing added into the vacation price, etc. Again Free. 2. We know the destinations and can help you plan your trip. Yes we book Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani and Adventures by Disney, but we also book and can help you with any bucket list vacation you want to take. If you have a wedding, honeymoon, all-inclusive vacation, cruise, etc we are happy to help plan and book those for you. 3. We price watch for your Disney vacation. If Disney comes out with a discount we will move you to that vacation package. When you book direct with Disney, they are not going to call you to lower your price on your vacation, we are. 4. We don't upsell. We try to find the best vacation specifically for you. We get to know you and work directly with you. When you book a vacation on your own, the person you are talking to at a call center makes extra money by up-selling you. They are not working in your best interest. Also once you book with the call center you are never going to speak with that person again. They don't know you or your family. 5. We are here to help you with your vacation planning. If you are looking for dining ideas, best hotels, best cruise line deals, etc. If you have questions about how tipping works on a cruise ship or how kids clubs work we are happy to help.
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Is a short or longer Disney World Vacation best? Do you go to Walt Disney World and go several times a year or do you plan one big Walt Disney World Vacation?
On this weeks Mouse Chat podcast we discuss what we think are the advantages to lower cost Disney World trips and also planning that once in a life time trip to Disney World. We also touch on Disney Cruise Line and planning a Disney Cruise and Walt Disney World vacation together.
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Disney World Top Restaurants Reviewed We are back from Walt Disney World and had several groups traveling around the Disney restaurants at the parks and Disney resorts so we could bring you our showcase of top Disney World restaurants.
First we dined at Cítricos at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. Citricos Disney Grand Floridian Restaurant Review Service and overall Disney restaurant atmosphere It's been a while since we have sent a group to dine at Citricos at Disney's Grand Floridian Beach Resort and we have always loved this Disney restaurant. The service was spectacular and we have a nice table in this upscale Grand Floridian restaurant. Larry was our waiter and was wonderful and funny. The service at this Disney signature restraunt has always been fantastic. If you are looking for a Disney restaurant for maybe a Disney date night, or just a romantic meal for two without the kids, Citricos is one of our top picks. Everyone at dinner was dressed up and out for a nice evening meal. Being at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort we did think that more people were dressed up than at other Disney World restaurants, which was nice to see.
Citricos food review Everyone enjoyed their appetizers and salads. Please listen to our Mouse Chat podcast for our full review of the meals.
Our Top Dining Pick for Citricos is the Scallop Risotto This has Butternut Squash, Black Truffles, Butternut Squash Purée.
We also really enjoyed the Tuna. This is Oak-grilled Yellowfin Tuna and it comes with Fingerling Potatoes, Fennel, Haricot Verts, Artichokes, Olive Tapenade.
For dessert we had the Warm Chocolate-Banana Torte with Vanilla Ice Cream and Handcrafted Belgian Couverture Chocolate Crown, which was nice but we liked the Tasting of Gelato featuring Italian Vanilla Bean, Mocha Espresso, and Double Chocolate better.
Hidden Gem at Disney's Grand Floridian for Dining, the Grand Floridan Cafe We really enjoy the Grand Floridian Cafe and actually ate there many times over a few week period. We all had breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Grand Floridian Cafe and all three are wonderful. What we like about the Grand Floridian Cafe is that it's a hidden Disney gem. The service is always spectacular, it's at Disney's Grand Floridan Resort which is a joy to visit, and the prices are very reasonable for a Disney restaurant. Also there is usually no wait or it is easy to book a dining reservation here. All that adds up to one of our favorite Disney restaurants. When you listen to our Disney restraunt review podcast we cover breakfast, lunch and dinner and what we enjoyed at each meal so be sure to listen to our full dining review show.
The Garden View Tea Room at Disney's Grand Floridian Lauren went with a friend to the Garden View Tea Room at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. You get to pick the type of tea, cordials, dessert and cheese. It's a fun different and unique experience. Tiffin's at Disney's Animal Kingdom we ate here four times, yes four! Tiffin's is a newer Disney World restaurant at Disney's Animal Kingdom and it's not theme park food. This upscale addition to Animal Kingdom is unique and offers fun dishes like the appetizer we had, the lobster popcorn Thai curry soup. The soup is the Lobster-Popcorn Thai Curry Soup - Lime-Basil Emulsion, Popped Sorghum. We also loved the Selection of Artisanal Cheeses at Tiffins - Cardamom Marcona Almonds, Manjar Blanco, Cape Gooseberry. We also tried the salad - Apple-Walnut Salad - Bib Lettuce, Heirloom Apples, Candied Walnuts, Apple Cider Vinaigrette. Octopus is not usually our favorite thing but we loved that appetizer also.
Pandora, the World of Avatar, Rivers of Light and Tiffins all make Animal Kingdom a must do Disney World park on your next Disney World Vacation. Our other Disney World Restaurant Reviews Please listen to our Disney Dining review podcast. We have over an hour of Disney World restaurant reviews.
Spice Road Review - We also ate at Spice Road at Epcot for dinner. 50's Prime Time at Disney Hollywood Studios. Mama Melrose at Disney Hollywood Studios - Our only dining review that was not spectacular. Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue - We went to the Disney World Dinner show at Ft Wilderness and have a full review.
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I have been to Disneyland everyday 5 years straight Jeff Reitz is with us today on Mouse Chat and he has been to Disneyland over 2,000 times. That is over five years everyday!
Have you ever wanted to go to Disneyland in CA. on vacation? Well Jeff has been to Disneyland everyday for over 5 years.
Being Disney fans ourselves we can relate to how awesome it would be to go to Disneyland everyday after work. It has to be a great stress reliever and so much fun to meet up with friends, have a snack, ride the Matterhorn bobsleds and cap off your night.
Jeff works and lives fairly close to Disneyland and makes his visit to the park after work. He likes to collect the Disney parking receipts and also checks in online each day so Disney fans can follow his journeys at the park. Would Jeff, break his record running number of Disneyland days to go to Walt Disney World? He has thought about it and would love to see all the new attractions at Walt Disney World, but for now Disneyland it is.
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img class="aligncenter wp-image-8122 size-full" src="http://mousechat.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/disney-world-top-lounges.jpg" alt="Top Disney World Lounges" width="480" height="406" /> Disney World's Best Lounges These are the Walt Disney World lounges that we love to visit.
There are a bunch of new lounges now at Walt Disney World in the Disney Parks and also in the Disney World Resorts. If you are traveling to Walt Disney World as a group, a Disney convention, or maybe you just want a Disney World date night. These are our favorite lounges at Walt Disney World.
These are the Disney World Lounges we Love!
Our First Disney Lounge in no specific order is...
The Nomad Lounge at Tiffin's in Disney's Animal Kingdom - This lounge is close to Pandora at Disney's Animal Kingdom and we rate this as the best lounge on Disney Property. The indoor lounge is beautiful and has great food selections and drink selections of course. There is also a wonderful outdoor seating area that wraps around the building and is private and overlooks the river. At night you can hear the sounds from Pandora from here. The lounge staff is helpful and laid back. You can get a table and talk, relax, and enjoy yourself.
Our next Disney World Lounge is Tutto Gusto Wine cellar at EPCOT's Italy pavilion. This Disney World Lounge is in an Italian wine cellar and it's dark, quite and hidden. We walked in from a Summer day in Epcot and the lounge is cool and refreshing. Your staff is from Italy and will offer you wine and cheese selections to choose from. If you want a tucked away place to relax and get away from the heat or rain from your walk around World Showcase, Tutto Gusto is your lounge. There is a wine flight with 2 oz pours that lets you try several different wines. Also we enjoy the meat and cheese platters and have some favorite cheeses that we cover on our Disney podcast.
Our next Disney Lounge is Mizner's Lounge at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. The lounge is almost hidden behind the band. The lounge is small and maybe seats 25 people. This lounge is not really a place for a conversation with the band so close. If you are looking for a Disney Resort Lounge this one fits perfectly. You can also order off the Citrico's Appetizer and dessert menu.
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The Disney Dining Plan now comes with alcohol For 2018 the Disney World Dining Plan comes with alcohol or a specialty drink included.
We cover the new 2018 Disney Dining Plan that comes with Walt Disney World Vacation Packages. If you are planning a 2018 or future Walt Disney World Vacation, this podcast is for you. The Disney Dining Plan can be a great deal for some and now that it comes with alcohol that could be great for some and not so hot for others.
We have also a full one hour podcast covering the Disney Dining Plan and our opinion on the added alcohol and specialty drink being added to the dining plan / vacation packages.
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Our Full Disney Pandora Review We are back from Pandora and have a full review of Disney World's new Pandora Disney Avatarland.
Lauren, Sharpie, Chris and Steve went to Disney's Animal Kingdom to the opening of Pandora, the World of Avatar. Let me say it's amazing and well worth your journey to Animal Kingdom.
I am not going to go into much of the Pandora review here because we have a full one hour Disney podcast covering everything Pandora. Please listen to our full Disney World Pandora review on the podcast.We cover Disney's Pandora in general. Also we go over the dining, shopping, attractions, and Pandora during the day time vs. Pandora at night. We do go over Disney's Pandora in detail and there are spoilers.
I have posted a full write up review of Pandora, videos and photos also. So if you can't listen to our Pandora Podcast, please read our Pandora review.
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Walt Disney World Rituals Do you have a vacation ritual that you have to do each time you travel to Walt Disney World? I don't. But the rest of the Mouse Chatters do and that's the topic for our Mouse Chat podcast.
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Latest Disney World News, Including Cinderella's stroller for rent We have a full Disney World News Show for you on our Disney podcast. You can even rent a Cinderella Carriage Stroller, so please listen to our full podcast.
On this weeks Mouse Chat Podcast: Wolf Gang Pucks closing at Disney Springs but a new bar and grill is on it's way. New Illuminations Dessert Party at EPCOT.
This is a unique Disney World update. Rent a Cinderellas Carriage Stroller You can rent a Cinderellas Carriage stroller for $299 a day delivered to the Magic Kingdom. You can contact us at 678-815-1584 to rent this for your special day. Sure it's excessive, but if you have an extra special event or day and want to go for it, the blinged out Cinderella Stroller is available. You will be picked up at your resort in Orlando and dropped off at the Magic Kingdom. We believe you get dropped off at the TTC main Magic Kingdom entrance where the main security check point is. Of course the red carpet is rolled out and your stroller ready to go. After your rental time you are picked up again and returned to your hotel. The stroller is for the Magic Kingdom Only. You can not park hop.
Walt Disney World Dining Plans may come with alcohol and specialty drinks. Word on the Disney rumor sites is that the Disney Dining Plan may come with this option. Disney has not released the Dining Plans yet, and this is still a rumor at this point. Order ahead on your mobile device coming to 5 Magic Kingdom restaurants. Dessert Parties released for Mickeys Special Event Parties.
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Disney World News for Summer 2017 There is a great deal of Disney World News for Summer 2017, we have a run down of what's happening now and what's in the works
If you are heading to Walt Disney World in 2017, we have a nice show for you loaded with new activities, rides, memory maker Disney photos and rumors. That's all I am going to tell you here, but listen to our full Disney news show and we have all sorts of updates for you.
Hope to see you at Walt Disney World later this year.
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Universal Orlando Resort Resort & Dining Review Universal Orlando Resort and Walt Disney World Trip Review
Best Universal Orlando Resorts for families, best Universal convention resort, Universal Orlando Resort reviews, Dining, drinks and snack reviews at Universal, and a quick ride on King Kong in this packed podcast.
Lauren and Lisa spend some time at Universal's Sapphire Falls Resort and give a full resort review on this weeks Mouse Chat podcast. Please listen to our full Mouse Chat podcast to listen to our full resort reviews, dining reviews, and trip report.
Universal Sapphire Falls Resort Review Sapphire Falls Quick Review List: * Sapphire Falls is a Beautiful Resort. * Boat access to the Universal parks is very convenient. * The Sapphire Falls rooms are comfortable and have a tropical / modern feel. * There is just one mirror and Lisa and Lauren would of liked to have seen a second mirror to make getting ready in the morning quicker. * The pool and grounds have a tropical feel and zero entry level at the pool on a tropical beach. * Unique - They have pure ice in some specialty drinks that they hand cut into ice cubes. WOW - This is at Strong Water. * The pillows are wonderful.
Loews Royal Pacific Resort Review We also stayed at Loews Royal Pacific and the convention center at the resort also.
You get the Universal Unlimited Express Pass when you stay here and also purchase Universal park tickets. The Universal Express Pass gets you front of the line access to certain rides and attractions and is a real time saver during peak seasons at Universal Orlando Resort.
Loews Royal Pacific Quick Review List: * The Royal Pacific rooms are perfect for a family. * We loved how you can quickly walk from Royal Pacific to City Walk and to both Universal parks. * Comfortable beds, nice room layout. * The resort is like visiting Hawaii. It's tropical and have a very nice selection of restaurants.
Universal Dining Reviews Listen to our Mouse Chat podcast for our reviews of: * Universal Orlando Resorts Toothsomes Chocolate Emporium. * Universal Studios Food and snack reviews.
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Is this really a must do at Disney World? Is a Dole Whip really that great? Was Mr. Toads Wild Ride really that awesome? The Disney World Turkey Leg, everyone loves, right?
When you go to Walt Disney World on vacation do you end up with a list of MUST DOS from your friends? For example Hoop Dee Doo is the longest running Dinner Show at Walt Disney World and you need to book it well in advance, but for me I just don't understand why Hoop Dee Doo is so popular. The food seems average to me, the price for a party of four is easily $300 and I always feel rushed by the staff to eat and leave so they can seat the next show. For me Hoop Dee Doo is not worth the price. But I am in the minority. Everyone loves Hoop Dee Doo. On this weeks Mouse Chat Disney Podcast we will be covering some of the most popular attractions, foods, and trends that we just can't seem to join in on the excitement.
If there is something at Walt Disney World that everyone loves and you just can't get behind it, please share it with us and other Mouse Chatters in the comments below.
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Adventures by Disney Review Lauren and Sharpie both did the New York Adventures by Disney. We want to give you a brief introduction to Adventures by Disney and also go over the NY tour highlights.
If you have not taken an Adventures by Disney vacation, you are in for a treat. Adventures by Disney is Disney's entrance into the guided tour market and just like Disney's amazing guest service in their resorts, parks, and cruise lines, Disney takes this level of service and applies it to guided tours around the world.
There are many advantages to taking an Adventures by Disney vacation and we cover them on our Mouse Chat podcast. You can listen to the show here or on iTunes at your leisure.
Some quick advantages to Adventures by Disney are that each adventure has two tour guides. This is not that standard in the guided tour industry. This allows Disney to do more with your party, plan ahead, have separate guided tours and activities for your children. Also the level of service you get from Disney is unmatched. Disney prides itself on safety, and in this travel period, it's nice to have that comfort level while traveling abroad.
Also be sure to listen to our interview with Adventures by Disney Tour Guide Mike. Mike takes us on his Adventures with his personal Adventures by Disney stories.
Adventures by Disney Stories
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Introduction to Adventures by Disney with a Disney tour guide.
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A no spoiler review of Pandora, The World of Avatar at Walt Disney World Chris is back from the Disney World Pandora preview. She has a no spoiler review of Pandora so you can get the inside track before you explore Pandora.
Pandora Overview Covers:
Which Fastpass should you book in Pandora? We try the food at the new Pandora quick service location Will I fit on Flight of Passage An overall review of Pandora What snacks are available in Pandora Do you need to see the movie before you go? A quick merchandise review The Flight of Passage ride, review
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Best Disney World themed ride lines These are the Disney World Attractions that will keep you entertained while you wait.
On this weeks Mouse Chat Disney Podcast we talk about the best Walt Disney World queues that are sure to keep you entertained while you wait in line. Steve, Sharpie, and Chris are here and we are happy to tell you which rides and attractions are sure to keep you entertained.
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Top Walt Disney World Rides with No Wait Walt Disney World can be a waiting game at times if you have not planned your Disney Fastpasses. But there are some attractions you can walk right on even on high peak days.
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The People Mover - The Disney World Attraction is a great way to see Tomorrowland while relaxing
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The Carousel of Progress - Never a wait and a classic Walt Disney show.
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Animal Kingdom has several trails that are wonderful and you can take your own pace to see the animals.
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The Best Disney World Resorts to visit When you have some extra time at Walt Disney World these are our top Disney World Resorts to visit. You don't have to stay at a Disney World Resort to enjoy it. Come lounge, window shop and enjoy a meal at these Disney World resorts.
Our first Walt Disney World resort to see on your next vacation is Disney's Grand Floridian Resort. You can get a drink at Miznor's Lounge, or in the main lobby. The Grand Floridian has an amazing lobby and a grand staircase that are both perfect for a quick family photo. There are also several fantastic restaurants that allow you to enjoy the resort and grounds and make your visit more of an event. The Grand Floridian is also on the Disney World monorail so it is easy to get to from the Magic Kingdom.
Our next Disney World resort is the Disney Boardwalk Inn. This Disney World resort is behind Epcot and a nice place to stroll in the evening around the lake on the boardwalk. There are restaurants, games, shops and places to grab an ice cream, or a slice of pizza. There are some boardwalk food stands too for a cheaper budget. There is also a fun themed bar - AbracadaBar which has a backstage magician theme.
The next Disney World Resort to visit especially during Christmas time is Disney's Wilderness Lodge. Artist Point is an amazing restraunt and the lobby has this massive fireplace that you can sit in a rocking chair and read a book in. Out back you can see the geyser out back by the water. To get to Disney's Wilderness Lodge you can take a nice boat ride from the Magic Kingdom.
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Creative Ways to Save for your Vacation From our free Mouse Chat group we have been discussing creative ways to save for your Disney vacation
Creative ways to save for your vacation:
- Get a travel credit card and pay it off each month. Some credit cards offer sign up bonuses, airport lounge access, hotel stays, and points. Chase has some nice travel credit cards, Hyatt, and also the Disney Visa Card. Or get a cash back credit card and use the money for your future vacation.
- Using Disney Gift Cards at Target can save you 5%. When using this vacation savings tip for your vacation package it can add up.
- Disney Savings Account. You can save money in your Disney savings account for your trip. You coudl also book a Disney Vacation Package with a Pixie here at Pixie Vacations and they can make payments for you until your trip is paid off. Our Mouse Chatters here are Pixies and can book your vacation for you.
- Put away spare change from your everyday purchase. This is the old coffee can idea of saving for your vacation. Just place your change in the jar and only spend $5 bills and larger if you really want the vacation fund to build up quickly.
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Healthy Choices at Walt Disney World We love to snack at Walt Disney World and balancing the desserts and snacks with healthy options is key for us.
Breakfast is one of the easiest meals to get something healthy at Walt Disney World. You can grab a yogurt at a quick service or snack cart at Disney World. There are always fruits and healthy options on the Disney buffets. If you plan ahead you can bring your own breakfast items to Walt Disney World. You don't have to have the traditional American breakfast each day at Disney World. We have even grabbed some bananas and protein bars and tossed them in our backpack. Every Walt Disney World Resort room has a fridgerator. So you can bring some healthy options with you, or get a taxi or Uber and head out to Walmart or Publix and grab some snacks and breakfast items for your room.
Disney World Fitness Tip: There is Free Yoga at the Disney Contemporary Resort for resort guests. Watch the sunrise out on the lawn. This makes for an enjoyable morning before heading to the Magic Kingdom. We have also seen Yoga at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort.
It is key to be active at Walt Disney World, and this is easily accomplished just by attending the Disney parks.
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More Fun Disney World Updates April 2017 - We have more fun and cool things coming to Walt Disney World
It's another great week for Walt Disney World fans. There is more news of gondolas coming to Walt Disney World. This new major transportation system at Walt Disney World would releave some traffic from the Disney Value All Star and Art of Animation Resorts as well as Caribbean Beach and Coronado Springs to Disney Hollywood Studios.
Star Wars - Star Ship Hotel coming?
Another Disney World rumor is a Star Wars Resort Hotel. The Star Wars hotel is an all-inclusive experience according to the rumor. The Star Wars hotel would be a two day experience in the star ship. This sounds like a mash-up of the Disney Hollywood Studios light-saber training, some elements from Disney Cruise Line, mixed with a boutique hotel. Surveys at Walt Disney World have been done and hopefully this is coming in the future at Walt Disney World. There are even new "working" light-sabers coming to Disney World. Other Disney World News: * Frozen Summer Games are back at Disney's Blizzard Beach
Universal Orlando Resort News: * Universal Studios is doing a new Harry Potter Christmas at both of their Orlando Florida Parks. This is going to be amazing. These two Harry Potter lands decorated for Christmas and the castle projections I think will be extremely popular. The Universal event dates are Nov 18 2017 - Jan 6, 2018.
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Fastpass Facts, Get your Disney facts in a fun way! We love Disneyland and Walt Disney World and are always looking for fun new ways to experience them while at home. Fastpass Facts is a new YouTube channel unlike any other!
I have watched a bunch of Vlogs and YouTube videos about Disneyland and Disney World. Fastpass Facts has a very unique approach to sharing Disney with you. Their YouTube channel covers Disneyland facts and I have enclosed one here on Mouse Chat to give you an idea. Some Walt Disney World Fastpass Facts will be coming soon for our Walt Disney World lovers too. When you have some free time and are looking for something for your "Disney Fix" Watch the playlist on Fastpass Facts on YouTube.
Our main Mouse Chat podcast show topic is very fitting.
We have Fastpass Facts on Mouse Chat and they are on the west coast so we thought it would be perfect to talk Disneyland with them. Disneyland what you would do if you had only one day at Disneyland? This is a great show because we cover our favorite ride, food and special activity at Disneyland. You can use these Disneyland tips and advice to build your perfect one day adventure to Disneyland.
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Disney Free Dining Is Free Dining being released later today? It's 12:15 AM on Monday, April 24, 2017 and we are up talking on Mouse Chat about Disney Free Dining.
Disney World has a fantastic vacation offer, Disney Free Dining. This historically has been the best vacation deal going every year. You get to eat for free when you buy the specific Disney World vacation package. But each year the dates that free dining are available get more and more limited and also what you have to add to your Disney World vacation package gets more in-depth.
Will Disney Free Dining come out for 2017?
We don't know and that is why we are up at 12:15 AM and are discussing the topic today on Mouse Chat. Our Mouse Chat Disney podcast in the early hours today covers all the Free Dining rumors that are out there as we wait to see if Disney announces Free Dining today.
Historically Disney World Free Dining has come out the last Monday of April for the last two years. So there is a good chance Disney World Free Dining could come out today.
If Free Dining is released later today we will post a follow up with the Disney Free Dining Offer here for everyone.
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Walt Disney World Updates for April We have put together the latest Disney World news to help you with your up-coming trip.
We start with the new Walt Disney World security check points so you can quickly get into the Magic Kingdom. If you are staying at a Disney World monirail resort the security check point for you is at your resort so you can quickly get into the Magic Kingdom.
Chris stayed at Disney's Grand Floridian Villas in a one bedroom villa. These rooms are the most luxurious rooms on Disney World property. For the full Grand Floridian Villa Resort review please listen to our Mouse Chat Disney podcast here or on iTunes.
There is a character breakfast at the Disney Boardwalk - Trattoria al Forno. The characters from the Little Mermaid and Tangled are there and the interaction was fantastic. The food at Trattoria al Forno was very good. This is not a traditional American breakfast, except for the pancakes. The food is amazing and we give it two thumbs up. We are excited to see the more adventurous dining at Walt Disney World and this character breakfast is one of our Disney hidden gems.
The Polite Pig is open at Disney Springs. It's a modern BBQ style restraunt that is really reasonably priced for a tourist location. I love BBQ and would love to give the Polite Pig a try for lunch at Disney Springs. It is very nice to see new restaurant opening up at Disney Springs that allow you to order at the register and sit and relax without having to do a full sit down dining experience. I like to shop and explore Disney Springs and a full service dining experience is great for dinner but sometimes I want something a little quicker for lunch. The Polite Pig looks like a great option. Hopefully we will try this and do a review on one of our next trips to Walt Disney World.
Disneyland Paris turns 25 this year and we cover what's new for the anniversary. Please listen to Mouse Chat for the list of 25th anniversary events.
We are back from Universal Studios in Orlando Florida. We stayed at Loews Portofino Bay Resort and it was a perfect resort for a boat ride or tropical walk to Universal Studios. We got a call from The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon and they asked to use our Wagon Queen Family Truckster to open The Tonight Show and their ride at Universal Studios Orlando. You can see the Cold Open from The Tonight Show here with our car. We also got to attend The Tonight Show one night in Orlando at Universal.
BB8 is doing character meet and greets at Disney Hollywood studios.
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Walt Disney World (Disability Access Service) DAS explained How to vacation at Disney World when you need some extra help.
We are with Adam who has experienced Walt Disney world with his sister. Adam's sister needs some extra assistance. Adam covers Disney's DAS system, how DAS is helpful for his family, and what you need to know about Disney's DAS system.
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Walt Disney World Groups Looking to travel to Walt Disney World as a group? We cover everything you need to know about going to Walt Disney World as a group.
We kick off Mouse Chat with a new Walt Disney World Vacation package that is out. If you are planning a Disney World vacation, please listen to the show to get the details on the 2017 Disney World vacation packages and hotel room discounts.
Our main topic is traveling to Walt Disney World as a group. Tackling Disney as a group creates some unique situations. If you have family members that are different ages you will find challenges on what attractions everyone wants to ride.
What is the best place to book dining reservations with a group?
Where should you stay on Disney property with a group?
Should you get a Disney Parkhopper pass with your group?
Planning a Disney convention or meeting, or multi-generational family trip? We discuss tips just for your Disney World vacation.
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Walt Disney World During the Holiday What is there to do at Disney World during the holidays?
We cover pretty much every holiday and what events, shows, special extras and activities you need to catch during your Disney World vacation. If you are planning a Disney World vacation for Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, The 4th of July or other holiday getaways, please listen to our 50 minute Mouse Chat podcast covering Disney World for the holidays.
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Don't be that guy! We have some park etiquette and tips to not be that guy.
Chris was too poor to get to go to Disney as a child and she shares her heart felt experience as she judges other Mom's that discipline their children in public at Walt Disney World. That, plus so much more on Mouse Chat.
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How to be a Disney Imagineer We are with Bob Baranick, past Disney Imagineer and experience designer.
If you have ever wanted to be an imagineer we talk with Bob Baranick about how he started his career in the parks and how he set himself up with the skills needed starting at the age of 10.
Disney Imagineer
As a Disney Imagineer, Bob worked on some of the world’s most iconic rides and experiential spaces. * Epcot * Tarzan’s Treehouse * Pirates of The Caribbean * Splash Mountain * Frontierland * New Orleans Square * Phantom Manor * Disneyland Paris * Liberty Street * The Haunted Mansion
Other Work
Bob’s design expertise has been called upon by some of the biggest names in American and global entertainment. * Paramount Parks * Warner Studios * Six Flags * Everland * Busch Entertainment * Chimelong * Hershey’s * Universal Studios
Bob is also doing what every Disney fan dreams about. He is building his own theme park. With story telling at the center of Bob's park, Whirligig Woods, is set on 21 acres in North Carolina. The park is not for the masses, but a smaller themed environment for families to come and enjoy a day in the natural setting with themed simple attractions. Bob has envisioned family tree houses to be the centerpiece for the park with a rain that takes guests to their depot to spend the night in the park. There might be just one tree house to start but Bob has plans reaching out ten years to grow Whirligig Woods for generations to come.
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Don't miss these top Disney World drinks These are the best drinks at Walt Disney World
We are covering our favorite drinks at Walt Disney World. If you are looking for a refreshing Margareta, unique drink finds, or a special kind of Dole Whip, this podcast is for you.
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Free Disney World I love Disney World and I love free stuff. So we put together the best Disney podcast ever. Free Disney! Here is what you can get for Free at Walt Disney World.
If you are planning a trip to Walt Disney World, this is the Disney podcast for you. We have a full podcast with your questions. Enough chatting, listen to Mouse Chat here below.Walt Disney World can be expensive but there are some fun and awesome things you can do, see, or experience at Walt Disney World for Free. Yes Free.
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Walt Disney World Vacation Questions We are opening up the Mouse Chat mail bag today and reading your Disney World questions.
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Disney World just by itself is an amazing vacation, but there are loads of extras you can add on that most people don't even know about it.
Upgrade your Disney Resort Room to Club Level - If you want something a little extra special at Walt Disney World, try Club Level next time. The deluxe Disney resorts each have a nice Club Level area with the flavor of the resort. Wilderness Lodge will have American flair. Animal Kingdom Lodge has curries and is a good opportunity to try lots of foods that you normally would not order a full entree of. The Disney Polynesian has that Pacific Rim style cooking in their Club Level lounge. Also each Disney lounge has places to sit and relax, drinks, and desserts too. We love the automatic cappuccino makers too for breakfast or a quick pick me up later in the day.
Book an extra ticketed Disney World event - I love Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party or Disney Worlds Christmas Party. These extra ticketed events at WDW start at 7 PM and go until midnight (Hint: You can actually get in at 4 PM). Did I already say I love these parties? Both events are fantastic and a bargain. I personally do not get a park ticket for this day, just the event ticket. We go to our Disney World Resort pool for the day and take a nap with the kids. at 3 or 3:30 PM we get on the Disney bus to the Magic Kingdom and go into the party. The Disney World Halloween Party has one of the best parades if not the best parade at Disney World and HalloWishes fireworks literally surround you. Also the wait times for the attractions and rides are very minimal. It's a bargan with all the special extras you get. You can book either Disney special event with a Mouse Chatter here / Pixie at PixieVacations.com. We are happy to go over the different Disney World special events and book them for you as part of your Disney World vacation package.
Disney World Tours - If you want to learn more about Disney or just enjoy really cool tours, all of the Walt Disney World Tours are great. We have been on several tours at the Magic Kingdom and also the behind the seeds tour at EPCOT. Please listen to our Disney podcast here for details on the tours.
Star Wars Disney Dessert Party - Star Wars a Galactic Spectacular at Disney Hollywood Studios. There are specialty drinks, coffee, desserts and snacks. Also after the dessert party you get a special area to watch the show. $69.00 per person and it's totally worth it. You have to get to the nighttime Star Wars show 45 minutes before it begins to get a good spot by the Chinese Theater, so having a reserved area for the show as part of the dessert party is great.
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Should you see Rivers of Light at Disney's Animal Kingdom?
We booked the Rivers of Light dining package so we could review Rivers of Light at Disney's Animal Kingdom for you. Tusker House for lunch was fabulous. We have two adults an 11 year old and a 7 year old. Our total bill for the buffet lunch with tax and tip was $220. That's a bunch of money for lunch but again the variety of food at Tusker House is a relief when you have been eating chicken nuggets and burgers at theme parks.
The seating for the 7:15 PM Rivers of Light show when you get the dining package, is great. I would get to the Rivers of Light seating area at 6:30 - 6:45 PM for the 7:15 PM show. This is for those that have the Rivers of Light dining package. If you don't have the Rivers of Light dining package you need to get to the show earlier to get a seat. I also would get a Fastpass if you did not purchase the dining package.
Rivers of Light Review
First, it is great to see some night time activities at Animal Kingdom. The nighttime safari, the Tree of Life show and now Rivers of Light. If you have seen Wishes at the Magic Kingdom, or Fantasmic at Disneyland or Disney World, Or World of Color at Disneyland, Rivers of Light is nothing like these which for me was disappointing. I think my expectations were set to high. The last two Disney nighttime shows I saw were Dreams at Disneyland Paris and World of Color at Disneyland. Those shows are AMAZING! Rivers of Light is worth seeing once but lacked emotion. I was hoping Disney would take the best from World of Color with projections and fountains, and add like actors, to that type of show.
What's nice about Rivers of Light.
This shows extends Animal Kingdom to a full day park and gives you something to gather with family and friends to watch. The floats are beautiful Seating seems to be good from most if not all of the river side seating areas.
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Lauren is back from a week at Walt Disney World and we cover what's new and tips from her Disney World Trip Report.
We normally don't do trip reports but there is so much new at Disney World and Lauren went down to experience it. Paddle Fish is now open and Lauren ate and also toured Paddle Fish with her husband and gives it two thumbs up. Be sure to listen to our Disney podcast for the full review.
Visit Avatar - Disney opening day for Avatar is May 27, 2017 and Sharpie is heading to Walt Disney World to be there for the opening day. This is Walt Disney Worlds newest land since Magic Kingdom opened the new Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom. We are really excited to see this new land at Animal Kingdom. I don't think Disney PR will invite us to the opening events, but we will be there for opening day paying our own way to give you our feedback, tips, and first looks at everything Avatar.
Disney Wide World of Sports - The new sports facility is coming along and looks like it's set to maybe open late 2017. So new cheer hopefully can compete here in 2018. This is exciting for the Disney cheer community. 28,000 sq feet, 8,000 seats, WOW!
Disney Wishes ends it run at the Magic Kingdom - The final night for Wishes is May 11, 2017. Happily Ever After will replace Wishes and premiers May 12, 2017. We love Wishes because of the fireworks that are in the show. We suspect the new Happily Ever After show will be more about the projection technology than the firework displays, but we will have to wait and see.
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We are with Mike, an Adventures by Disney guide. Mike shares his real life Adventures by Disney stories with us on Mouse Chat.
Are you thinking of taking an Adventures by Disney vacation, listen to real life stories from Mike from his different adventures around the world.
One of the best things about an Adventures by Disney vacation is the time you have with family and friends bonding while seeing amazing sights around the world. Sure seeing the Eiffel tower is fantastic, but the stories from the journey is what you remember years later.
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Disney World News for February 2017 We have a Walt Disney World update. Here is the news. Please listen to Mouse Chat for full details.
- Disney Quest Closing July 3, 2017, to make way for the NBA Experience.
- RUMOR - A Disney site posted the Disney might re-imagine the Grand Floridian Hotel. I hope not and no other rumors have surfaced.
- Paddle Fish is now open at Disney Springs.
- Planet Hollywood is now open at Disney Spring.
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Packed with Disney World News We have a packed Disney World news show for you and the news keeps coming.
We recorded our show and literally every hour new updates come out. There is so much happening this Spring and Summer at Walt Disney World. On Mouse Chat we cover Pandora Opening Dates, Rivers of Light, and also Epcot's International Flower and Garden Festival.
Rivers of Light - Feb. 17 opening date. The new nighttime show is ready to open NOW at Disney's Animal Kingdom and we will be heading to Walt Disney World to Facebook live the experience for you later this month. If you are planning a trip to Walt Disney World the first showing of Rivers of Light is February 17, 2017. Rivers of Light combines the latest technology from state of the art water shows, pyrotechnics, special effects and live performances, all on the water in Disney's Animal Kingdom park.
Rivers of Light Fastpasses are now available to book start for the nightly 7:15 PM on February 17, 2017
Rivers of Light Dining packages are also available to book. The Rivers of Light dining package couples a table service meal with special reserved seating area for the show.
You can book reservations at Animal Kingdom's Tiffins and also Tusker House. The Rivers of Light dining package comes with a non-alcoholic beverage, a main course, and seating for Rivers of Light. Rivers of Light performances so far have been released up to June 2017
If you are on the Disney Dining Plan, use your Disney dining credits for this package.
To book the Rivers of Light Dining package:
Tiffins
You can book this dining package at Tiffins for either lunch or dinner. You have to arrive no later than three hours before Rivers of Light.
Lunch and Dinner is $67.00 for adults and $26.00 for children.
Tusker House You can book Tusker House for breakfast, lunch, or dinner as part of this package. Just make sure you book your reservation for at least two and a half hours prior to the Rivers of Light showtime.
You can also pay cash and Breakfast at Tusker House $39.00 for adults and $23,00 for children.
Lunch and Dinner is $52.00 for adults and $32.00 for children. Children are ages 3-9.
Pandora Opens at Disney's Animal Kingdom Disney has announced the opening date for Pandora and it is May 27, 2017. This is the same day Universal Orlando Resort opens it's third theme park - Volcano Bay. So there is so much to see this year in Orlando Florida.
If you have not already heard, Disney has been building Pandora at their Animal Kingdom park in Florida and it's been a good six years since it was announced. Disney is fantastic at story telling so even if you have not seen the Avatar film you will be immersed in this new land.
Disney Parks Blog announces the opening on their website; "This new land will transport guests to the visually stunning world of Pandora. Here, guests will wonder at floating mountains and bioluminescent plants, and can join the Na’vi on two excursions that take adventure to the next level.
First, the family friendly Na’vi River Journey will send guests through a bioluminescent rainforest. Their journey will end in an unforgettable encounter with a Na’vi Shaman, a figure who has a deep connection to the life force of Pandora. And second, Avatar Flight of Passage will offer guests the jaw-dropping experience of exploring the world of Pandora atop a Banshee.
Guests will also be able to dine at Satu’li Canteen, grab a drink at Pongu Pongu or shop for Na’vi cultural items, toys, science kits, and more at Windtraders."
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Disney Date Night The best Disney World date ideas for valentines day.
Disney World is great with kids, but it's even better for a date night. We are with John from WDW ParkHoppers and we have teamed up to each give our Disney Date Night ideas. If you are planning to go to Disney World for a romantic date, or a valentines day evening out, please listen to our Mouse Chat podcast.
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We have budget Disney Date night ideas starting at just $20 bucks, all the way to experiencing the top entertainment and signature dining experiences at Walt Disney World. We have a date night that will be perfect for you. Hey and if none of these Disney date nights are not your style, we want to hear your Disney date night ideas. Please leave a comment below and share your Disney World date night ideas with us and other Mouse Chatters.
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We spend four days at Universal Orlando Resort and stayed at several of the Universal Loews resorts and toured all of them.
Cabana Bay Beach Resort Universal Cabana Bay is themed after the retro 1950's and 60's. If you are use to staying at a Disney Value Resort when you come to Orlando, this resort at Universal Orlando is going to take your breath away. For the same price, or just a little bit more than a Disney World Value Resort, Cabana Bay at Universal Orlando offers so much more. The resort has two pools and a lazy river. Also Cabana Bay Beach Resort has a massive fitness center. This is not a hotel room without the bed and two treadmills. This fitness center is massive and is not like any resort gym you have experienced. These rooms have indoor access for most rooms, so pool side rooms have outside access. The rooms even have VO5. Oh and by the way there is also a waterslide. Now with the Lazy River you can bring your own tubes and they will fill them up, or you can get a Cabana Bay logo tube and they make for great souvenirs.
Cabana Bay Beach Resort also has a lounge with a retro feel, a full bowling alley, a 1950's decor Starbucks, a very well appointed food court and very nice hotel rooms. If you have not stayed at Cabana Bay Beach Resort and are looking for an entry level priced resort on Universal Studios property, this resort is amazing. It's hard to beat the value of Cabana Bay, but we have several other Universal Orlando Resorts to cover.
Sapphire Falls The newest Universal Orlando Resort is stunning! Sapphire Falls has a magnificent lobby and a grand staircase that is perfect for photos. We all really love Sapphire Falls. The decor, the colors, the tropical pool area all made us want to book our next Universal vacation here. The Sapphire Falls bar, lobby, restaurants, are all very inviting. The rooms also have a modern feel. These rooms start at $179 per tax off season as of this podcast. The water taxi also accesses this resort. Just like all Universal on property resort their is a fitness center with the latest equipment.
Loews Royal Pacific For a little bit more than staying at Sapphire Falls you can stay at Loews Royal Pacific. This hotel is our personal favorite. Royal Pacific is Hawaii in Orlando and it's so tropical and relaxing. Royal Pacific even has a Hawaiian Luau on the weekends.
Insider Tip: When you stay here you get the Unlimited Express Pass to the Universal Studios Parks. This is a minimum of an $89 per person per day value. If you stayed just one night at Royal Pacific you get two days of Unlimited Express Pass.
There is a tropical zero entry pool, volleyball court, cabana rentals, poolside bar and grill. Emeralds has a restraunt here too.
We ate in Island's Dining room for the character breakfast. The food was great and the characters were so much fun. Gru and Kevin the minion stopped by our table and so did Homer and Bart Simpson. You never saw so many adults get excited to see the characters.
Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Studios Orlando If you want a hotel with action and non-stop activities you should look into Hard Rock. This hotel sells out quickly so if you want to stay here you need to book it early. The rooms are modern, you can check out a guitar from the front desk to practice jamming in your room. Yes they come with headphones. There are concerts in the lobby. Velvet Sessions take place once a month in the lobby and have different groups that you can get tickets to. Even the pool plays music under the water. The Palm and the Kitchen are both wonderful places to dine and the resort is covered in rock memorabilia. The Hard Rock Hotel comes with the Unlimited Express Pass for front of the line access to select rides at both Universal parks. Also the water taxi stops right out front. The Hard Rock Hotel is also the closest one to the Universal Parks and you can walk to Universal Studios Florida in about 5 minutes.
All Onsite Universal resorts offer early entry into the Universal Parks for resort guests. The early entry changes day to day and usually is the Harry Pottery attraction. This gets you into Harry Potter an hour before regular park guests and this is invaluable.
Loews Portofino Bay Portofino Bay is Universal top luxury resort. Coming in at four diamonds this resort takes you to Italy without the long flight and passport. The largest rooms on property with very large bathrooms, and the courtyard takes you back to Italy. There is a Spa, two large pool areas with themed pools. If you want to eat outside and stroll thee cobblestone streets you are going to love Portofino Bay. We had dinner and also breakfast at Portofino Bay. Dinner at Mama's was excellent and entertaining. Mama came by our table with two opera singers and they sang a few songs to our group. The family style Italian eatery is Mama's house and even the dishes are miss matched as she takes them out of her kitchen. If you are looking for a luxury resort at Universal Studios Orlando, or if you have a group traveling or convention group, this resort is perfect.
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Sandals has all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean, and we got to spend 4 days in Nassau at Sandals Royal Bahamian in January. What a great way to take a break from winter. Lisa, Steve and Chris all went to Sandals and we took several travel agents from Pixie Vacations. There are over 29 room categories at Sandals Royal Bahamian and we are happy to help you pick the perfect room just for you. We stayed in several different room categories and can give you details on the different accommodations. Sandals Royal Bahamian is very easy to get to with being about 30 minutes from Miami or an hour and a half from Atlanta. Access to and from Nassau is very easy and makes for a nice extended weekend for a couple that wants to get away. The Sandals resort is just 15 minutes from the airport making this a very easy tropical getaway for two. (http://mousechat.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/sandals-resort-bahamian-private-island-1200b-1024x397.jpg) If you are not familiar with Sandals Resorts, the resorts are all-inclusive. Your food, drinks, activities like snorkeling, paddle boards, sailing, are included. Sandals has night time entertainment, and the resorts are located on beautiful beaches. You can even book a butler suite and have butler service for your stay. We stayed Club Level so our rooms came stocked with a full bar and concierge available to help book dining reservations, etc. We also enjoyed the Red Line Spa at Sandals. I had a hot stone massage and Lisa had a massage too. The spa at Sandals was excellent and well worth the price. I would book a spa appointment again for a special occasion. We loved all the food at Sandals and we had ten people with us and every enjoyed what they had. From seafood to steak, hibachi, the pub, desserts and snacks. We are not big drinkers but we did find some wines, beer and pina colada and other specialty drinks we enjoyed. This resort is perfect for relaxing. There is a beach, two very large pools with swim up bars, plus quite pools, hot tubs, games, fire pits for night time lounging. Also there is a private island that is 1/2 a mile away and Sandals runs boats every 60 minutes to and from the island. The Sandals private island has a pool, swim up bar, hot tub, restraunt, and lots of places to relax. There are hammocks over the water and a beach on both sides of the island. You can also have dinner on the private island and schedule a massage out in a cabana on the island. Please contact us at Pixie Honeymoons (http://pixiehoneymoons.com) and we will get you a quick quote for your all-inclusive vacation, honeymoon, or destination wedding.
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The quit pool area is now a full feature pool and has expanded about four times the size and is themed as an old time rock quarry (Boulder Ridge). It rocks! There is a new bar and restaurant also opening. Villas are coming to the Wilderness Lodge and new cabins out by the water. The Wilderness Lodge cabins have a nice modern feel inside. The Wilderness Lodge cabins will have fireplaces too. Tomorrow land - Could the tomorrow land speedway be going away at Walt Disney World? There is a rumor floating around, but it's hard to tell if this is true. I love the sound of the gas powered cars. Also this is many kids first driving experience at Walt Disney World. Hopefully this rumor is false.
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Best Dessert Picks at Disney World:
1 Yak n Yeti at Disney Animal Kingdom Park pineapple dessert cake. For only $4.59 this is one of the best desserts
2 Mizner's Lounge - Order the warm banana tart and order a drink too. The atmosphere here at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort can't be beat and you can order dessert off the Citricos menu.
3 Disney's Beach Club Resort - The kitchen sink at Beaches N Cream. Here is our daughter with a kitchen sink dessert.
4 Animal Kingdom Lodge - Zebra Domes are very unique and have espresso in them and they are amazing. You need to eat these as soon as you get them to keep other people away and also they they don't get mussy.
5 California Grill has a chocolate pudding cake that is so good and makes our best Disney dessert list.
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Disney Dine on the go dining plan - $29 per adult and $12 for kids. With the Disney dine on the go dining plan you get two Disney quick service meals at the Magic Kingdom. You have to have lunch before 4 PM and dinner after 4 PM. The Disney dine on the go plan is only available at the Magic Kingdom. You get one meal and one drink for lunch and dinner. If you are planning a Walt Disney World Vacation the traditional Disney Quick Service Dining Plan, or Disney Dining Plan might be a better option for you. We think the average meal price at Disney World at Quick Service is about $15. Twitter Girl Mandy tested the Disney Dine On The Go plan and saved $4 for the day vs. buying her meals without the plan. $4 is not a great deal, but for a family of four that's $16 saved. But if you skip a meal and go on a ride instead or your kids fall asleep, then you are losing money. Also ask yourself if you normally eat lunch and dinner at the Magic Kingdom? I like to snack and see attractions so I might eat just one meal myself at the Magic Kingdom. So for me this new Disney Dine on the go plan is not ideal. Do the math and also do the math with the traditional Disney dining plans. Please contact a Mouse Chatter Pixie at Pixie Vacations to help you determine the best option for your vacation. Will you book this new walk up Magic Kingdom Dining plan during your next trip to Disney World? Please share your thoughts.
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(http://mousechat.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/best-disney-dining-reservation-no.jpg) Best place for a walk up reservation at Disney World Sometimes you plan a last minute Walt Disney World vacation and don't have any Disney World dining planned. These are the best places at Walt Disney World to dine without a reservation. So you did not book dining reservations 180 days before your Disney World vacation. Don't worry we cover all the top Disney World dining spots that you can get into without a reservation.
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Steve has left his day job, at least for now, so you can now enjoy even more Disney destination news from Steve and the rest of the Mouse Chatters. :) We are covering the top must dos at the Magic Kingdom. Must Do Magic Kingdom 1. The Jungle Cruise - The jungle cruise entirely debends on the cast member you get. But when you have a wonderful skipper this attraction is like no other. Sharpie loves the Jungle Cruise at the Magic Kingdom and if you can only do this attraction once during your vacation, he recommends a day time cruise. 2. Wishes - The firework show at the Magic Kingdom is a must do. This show takes place at Cinderellas Castle and is one of the best fireworks shows you will ever see. 3. Enjoy a Dole Whip - To get a taste of the Magic Kingdom stop by Adventure Land and get a Dole Whip. This tropical treat helps you beat the heat and is very crisp and refreshing. 4. Haunted Mansion - This classic Disney World ride is a must do. It's not that scary and makes for a fun family attraction. 5. Pirates of the Caribbean - Another classic Disneyland attraction that is at the Magic Kingdom in a different form is a must see. I don't normally get a fast pass for this attraction as the wait time is maybe 20-30 minutes most days. More Must Do's at the Magic Kingdom are on this weeks Mouse Chat Podcast so be sure to listen to help plan your Disney vacation. Wigwam Socks Why is this photo in the Mouse Chat show notes? Listen now. (http://mousechat.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/wigwam-socks-225x300.jpg)
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How to save money on your Walt Disney World Park Ticket extras: Our first Disney World hack will save you money on your Disney World tickets. To save money on your Disney park ticket don't add the extras like the Park Hopper, Fun and More, etc. when you book your Disney World vacation package. If you add these extras to your Disney World vacation Package you will have to add it to everyone's park tickets that is on the vacation package because they all have to be the same. So if you only part of your party wants the Disney Park Hopper option, add it when you get to Walt Disney World. You will have to add it at one of the Disney park guest service windows. This way if two of you want to add the Disney park hopper to your tickets and two of you don't want it, no problem. Save Money with this Disney Dining Plan Hack: A little know Disney hack that will save you money with Disney dining is to get the Disney Dining Plan during Epcot's food and wine festival. You can use a Disney Quick Service Dining Credit for three snack items instead of a quick service meal. During Epcot's International Food and Wine Festival you can get the food items at the different countries around World Showcase for 1 snack credit each. You can do very well using all three snack credits at one of the food and wine pavilions instead of cashing the quick service credit in for a single quick service meal. If you have little ones on the Disney Dining Plan you can use their quick service Disney dining plan credits also for three snacks and cash those in for higher priced Disney Food and wine food items. Your average Disney World Quick Service meal is about $15 so you can get equal value or better trading for snacks during Food and Wine at Epcot. You have to use all 3 snack credits at one location. This is a nice way to share with your friends at Food & Wine. Frozen Dessert and Ice Cream Trick: Do you more than one kid? I often find myself buying a Dole Whip or ice cream for both my kids and they eat half of it or less and then it's in the trash. You can ask to have a Dole Whip split up. So they will put it in two cups. Brilliant! Disney Pin Trading does not have to cost you $100+: Pin trading is fun but expensive. Disney pins run about $9.00 and up and by the time you get a lanyard too and ten pins it can add up. Our kids LOVE pin trading and what we do is we give them 8-10 Disney pins each day that they can trade with Disney castmembers. But we buy our pins at other places like ebay. We will by a lot of 50 or so Disney pins (make sure the seller has a good rating). You can get Disney pins for about $1 each on ebay instead of $9 at Disney World and Disneyland. Disney glow: Don't let this happen to you. You at at Disney World and the nighttime parade or fireworks are about to start. You have your spot that you camped out in for an hour before the show and your kids are eyeing the carts that keep coming by with all the glow and light up toys at $20 or so each. Before you go to Walt Disney World,
Walt Disney World Fun New Things There are several new experiences at Walt Disney World Rent a cabana for $700 at the Magic Kingdom. These are in Tomorrow land and look like small catering tents. The insides look nice and modern. For $700 you can relax, charge your cellphone, and have a Mickey bar. But for less than $700 you could book a room at Disney's Contemporary Resort. The Contemporary is just minutes away by the monorail or walking. I can see how these spaces work well at water parks, but we will have to wait and see if they work in the Disney Parks.Disney World Express Bus ServiceThere is a new bus service (express) for $15 per person. You get picked up behind the park, and the buses run every 30 minutes. Multi-day service is also available for less money ($24 for a 7 day pass). These buses run park to park, so this could be good for park hopping guests.
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We had a great time at Walt Disney World in 2016 and spend so much time at the Disney World parks. We even went to Aulani and on a Disney cruise. But for todays show we can reminiscing about 2016 at Walt Disney World. Here is our 2016 Walt Disney World Year in Review Join us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. Mouse Chat Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MouseChat.net) Mouse Chat Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mousechat/) Mouse Chat Twitter Mouse Chat YouTube We would love to hear from you. Is there something you want to know about Mouse Chat? Please leave a comment. Please join us by listening to our show at MouseChat.net or by downloading and subscribing to Mouse Chat on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mousechat-net-a-weekly-disney/id395503030?uo=4). If you subscribe to our Disney Podcast on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mousechat-net-a-weekly-disney/id395503030?uo=4) you can schedule it to update your player so you will never miss a show. We also have Mouse Chat Radio if you would like to listen to our Internet Radio station. We stream our current and last three episodes on Mouse Chat Radio.
There are so many great attractions, shows, shops and more coming to Walt Disney World in 2017 and on this Mouse Chat we are going to cover everything new coming to Disney World in 2017. (http://mousechat.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/WDW_AVATAR_2015.png) Avatar Land One of the most exciting things coming to Walt Disney World is Pandora - World of Avatar will open at Disney's Animal Kingdom in Summer of 2017. The Avatar land is going to make Animal Kingdom a must do Disney park for your 2017 vacation. We are also hopeful that the River of Light nighttime show will open in 2017. (http://mousechat.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/paddlefish-disney-springs-1024x576.png) Disney Spring New Shops and Dining Wine Bar George - 100 + selections of wine and small bites to eat. Planet Hollywood - is being completely redone and will reopen in 2017 Paddle Fish - Fulton's crab house has a new menu and new rooftop bar. This looks really nice and will be open in 2017 at Disney Springs The Polite Pig - FL quinine, sounds like a higher end Art Smith, but we will have to wait and see when it opens. (http://mousechat.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/MissFortuneFalls-DisneyWorld-1024x576.jpg) Typhoon Lagoon - New Ride A new water raft ride miss fortune falls will be opening at Typhoon Lagoon and even the lift that takes you up the falls sounds like it will be a fun pre-show. If you are looking for a Disney World water park, this new ride is scheduled to open Spring 2017. Also Volcano Bay opens at Universal Studios in 2017 and we will do a full Volcano Bay review when it opens for everyone. Star Wars Tour at Disney Hollywood Studios A Star Wars new 7 hours special tour is available at Walt Disney World. This special Star Wars Tour is available to book at Disney Hollywood Studios and comes with Themed Dining, Character meets, Dessert Party and special seating area for the night time Star Wars Disney Hollywood Studios fireworks and much more. New DVC Copper Creak Villas and Cabins DVC will be opening in 2017. Some of the Wilderness Lodge will be turned into DVC Villas and there are also cabins by the water. There is also a new zero entry pool coming to the DVC side of the property. We believe the cabins will be ready for last Summer 2017 but this is not confirmed. We also think a new table service restaurant might be coming to Wilderness Lodge in 2017 but we will have to wait and see. What else is coming to Walt Disney World in 2017? There are so many other events, attractions and updates for Disney World in 2017 that are perfect to plan your vacation around. I am not going to cover all of there here in the show notes, so please listen to our Mouse Chat Podcast or Mouse Chat Radio for the full list of what's new at Walt Disney World in 2017. Join us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. Mouse Chat Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MouseChat.net)
We are back from Walt's Disney World's Very Merry Christmas Party and have a review of the 2016 Disney World Christmas Party for you. The price of the Disney World Very Merry Christmas Party has gone up since 2015 but the price increase might actually be a good thing. The crowd levels at the Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party in 2016 are much lower than last year. This allows you to pretty much walk on the attractions during the Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom. This hard ticket event at the Magic Kingdom and prices for the Disney World Christmas Party are: $86.00 - $99.00 runs 7 PM - 12 midnight If you have not done the Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, we highly recommend it. Join us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Mouse Chat Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MouseChat.net) Mouse Chat Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mousechat/) Mouse Chat Twitter (https://twitter.com/MouseChat) We would love to hear from you. Is there something you want to know about Mouse Chat? Please leave a comment. Please join us by listening to our show at MouseChat.net or by downloading and subscribing to Mouse Chat on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mousechat-net-a-weekly-disney/id395503030?uo=4). If you subscribe to our Disney Podcast on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mousechat-net-a-weekly-disney/id395503030?uo=4) you can schedule it to update your player so you will never miss a show.
Lisa and I both did the Disney College Program in the 1990's but that was a while ago, So for this Mouse Chat podcast we have a past Disney Cast member that recently did the Disney College Program a few times. If you want to apply for the Disney College Program (http://cp.disneycareers.com/en/default/) you need to listen to this full podcast for the insider track on the process, roles, and advice. First we want to go over the interview process for the Disney College Program so you can get an understanding of the steps and also of what is required in each interview. (http://mousechat.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/disney-college-program.png) Interview steps for the Disney College Program: 1. First you apply online. If you get accepted you go on to a web based interview. 2. Web based Disney interview (30-40 questions) - At this stage you take an online timed interview. 3. If you get to the next stage you will have a phone interview. After the Disney phone interview you can get a call back in a few weeks. College Program Interview TIP: to maybe get a quicker call back from Disney please listen to our interview tips on the podcast. Can you get College Credit for the Disney College Program? Yes, but this depends on your University. There are lecture style classes as well as actual classes with tests and homework that you can take. Where do you live when on the College Program? There are four different housing complexes you can live at while on the College Program. Dorms is a website that Disney created to help you pick the housing you want and number of roommates you want. Some places can hold up to 8 cast members. You can also take Disney classes which again depend on your University for credit. There are several Disney classes structured different ways that you can take. Top College Program Apartment Complex: Patterson is our top pick for the apartment complex. The layout and complex is the newest of the four Disney College Program dorms. Vista Way is the oldest complex and is located across I-4 from Disney Springs. Do I get paid on the College Program? Yes as a College Program (CP) cast member you get paid hourly. But don't expect to save for a new house or for your 401k. Most of your pay will go to your Disney World apartment rent. Should I do the Disney College Program? Having Disney on your resume never hurts and also the experience is amazing! If you want to work at Disney after college this is also a great way to learn about Disney and the different areas. It is still very difficult to get a full time job at Disney World and entry level jobs at Disney can make it hard to make a living off of, so use the College Program experience to research what you want to do as a full time career. What are some of the College Program roles? The most difficult CP role to get is probably front desk, and transportation (watercraft and monorails). The most common roles are attractions, merchandise, food and beverage, and custodial Join us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Mouse Chat Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MouseChat.net)
You sent in your Disney World questions and we have a full Mouse Chat podcast of travel advice for you. Best Bars and lounges on Walt Disney World property. Trader Sams at the Polynesian Village Resort is so much fun for drinks and appetizers. Even the outdoor patio is nice here. Disney Springs Jock Lindsey's Hanger Bar (https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/disney-springs/jock-lindseys-hangar-bar/)is a fun Indiana Jones themed lounge. AbracadaBar at Disney's Boardwalk Resort is a new creative lounge that has some unique drinks. Watch our private insider tour of AbracadaBar The audio in this Facebook Live gets better I promise.
What is the best resort at Walt Disney World for Christmas Decorations We all love different Disney World Resorts. The Disney Beach Club, The Grand Floridian Resort and Wilderness Lodge are our top Disney World Resort picks for Christmas decorations and to get you into the holiday spirit. If you can only see one Disney World Resort during the holidays, I would pick the Grand Floridian. Also Ft Wilderness is fun with a sleigh ride during the holidays. (http://mousechat.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/grand-floridian-resort-christmas.jpg)What is the best Disney character interaction? For guests we recommend Gaston at the Magic Kingdom in Fantasyland. Gaston is really funny and interactive. For a character meal we love the stepsisters at the Grand Floridian Resort 1900 Park Faire for breakfast. Please listen to our full Disney World Mouse Chat podcast for all of our listener question answers. Join us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Mouse Chat Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MouseChat.net) Mouse Chat Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mousechat/) Mouse Chat Twitter (https://twitter.com/MouseChat) We would love to hear from you. Is there something you want to know about Mouse Chat? Please leave a comment. Please join us by listening to our show at MouseChat.net or by downloading and subscribing to Mouse Chat on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mousechat-net-a-weekly-disney/id395503030?uo=4). If you subscribe to our Disney Podcast on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mousechat-net-a-weekly-disney/id395503030?uo=4) you can schedule it to update your player so you will never miss a show.
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Disney Springs Disney Quest to remain open in 2017: The NBA experience that is scheduled to replace Disney Quest still but we don't think this will has mass appeal. As more NBA Experience and Disney Quest news comes out we will report it here. Drones coming to Disney World and are at Disney Springs: Star Bright Holidays at Disney Springs (https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2016/11/hundreds-of-show-drones-light-up-the-skies-during-the-holidays-at-disney-springs-at-walt-disney-world-resort/) in a nightly holiday show using 300 drones at Disney Springs. Jingle Cruise: Jingle Cruise is back at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. The Jungle Cruise turns into the Jingle Cruise for the holidays. We give this mixed reviews and it really depends on your skipper for how this overlay on the attraction works for you. If you go on the Jingle Cruise, please post your comments here and on our Mouse Chat Facebook page. Mickey's Most Merriest Celebration: The new stage show at the Magic Kingdom in front of the castle is very well done. This show takes place several times a night during the Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. (http://mousechat.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Universals-Aventura-Hotel--1024x640.jpg) New Universal Orlando Hotel: Universal Orlando Resort announced it will be opening a new hotel. The 16 story hotel is a contemporary upscale loft like resort. The hotel will start taking reservations in early 2017 at Universal Family Vacations (http://www.universalfamilyvacations.com/). The concept art is very modern and has a mirrored effect. The Universal's Aventura Hotel will open in summer of 2018. This is Universals sixth hotel property. Please listen to our November Disney / Universal update podcast for all the details to help you plan your perfect Orlando Vacation. Mouse Chat Meet Up We are meeting up at Walt Disney World December 3. ? We can’t wait to see you so please sign up for the Mouse Chat Meet Up (http://mousechatdisney2016.eventzilla.net) here, It’s Free. Join us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Mouse Chat Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MouseChat.net) Mouse Chat Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mousechat/) Mouse Chat Twitter (https://twitter.com/MouseChat) We would love to hear from you. Is there something you want to know about Mouse Chat? Please leave a comment. Please join us by listening to our show at MouseChat.net or by downloading and subscribing to Mouse Chat on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mousechat-net-a-weekly-disney/id395503030?uo=4). If you subscribe to our
Disney World for grown-ups Sure Walt Disney World is great for a family vacation, but it's even better to go to Disney World on a grown-up trip. Disney Marathons, Dapper Days, Epcot Food and Wine, Flower and Garden Festival are all great events happening at Walt Disney World that are perfect for a grown-up trip to Walt Disney World. When you go to Walt Disney World for a grown up trip you can plan and experience different things than when you are going with your family. (http://mousechat.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/disney-grand-floridian-resort.jpg) Best Walt Disney World Resort for a group or grown-up trip First, your Disney World accommodations could be Club Level at one of Disney World top deluxe resorts. Disney Club Level would give you a nice place to relax and have some snacks and drinks. Also doing Disney as an adult your location on Disney property is key. I personally like to stay close to EPCOT if I go to Walt Disney World on a grown-up trip. When you stay at Disney's Boardwalk Resort, Beach Club or Yacht Club, you can quickly get to Epcot to dine around World Showcase. These Disney World Epcot resorts are literally a 10 minute walk to Epcot's back gate which gets you into the park next to the UK and Paris. This is also perfect to go back to your resort room and park to the park later to watch Illuminations. Another way to think about your Disney World resort accommodations for an adult only trip, is to stay at a Disney World Value resort. If you are only going to be sleeping in your Disney resort and spending all your time out with friends in the parks, then you might not want to spend the money for a Disney Deluxe Resort. The one disadvantage of the Disney World value resorts are that they are not close to the Disney World Parks. Being away from the parks can cut into your grown-up trip time if you are waiting for buses. I would recommend Uber or your own car, especially if you are meeting your friends at other Disney resorts for lunch or dinner. Using Disney transportation to go resort to resort is time consuming. (http://mousechat.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/epcot-food-and-wine.jpg) Best Disney Park for grown ups When I go to Walt Disney World with friends we like to hit several parks and Disney resorts. So park hopping is key and planning everything in advance also is important. We do spend a great deal of time in Epcot and at the Magic Kingdom when we are at Disney World from a grown-up trip. We don't ride much, but we like to talk and stroll around the parks and resorts. A trip with grown-ups is a more relaxed trip and a slower pace for most of us and it's an enjoyable way to see Walt Disney World. Disney Springs with all the new entertainment, shops, and dining is also a great place to spend time at with adults. You can also see the Cirque Du Soleil show at Disney Springs. Also it can be fun to go to the Disney Water parks, Jelli-rolls, and even mini-golf at Walt Disney World with a group. (http://mousechat.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/ca-grill-disney-world.jpg) Best Dining at Walt Disney World for a group-up trip
Lauren, Chris, and Lisa, went to Disney's Aulani resort in Hawaii and have a full Aulani review. We spent a week in Hawaii and toured the full Aulani resort. Our room was stunning and the resort is stunning also. This resort is amazing and you feel like you have been taken away to tropical paradise, well you have. There is a new infinity pool at Aulani and they also have the Volcano slide, lazy river, snorkeling lagoon (Rainbow Reef), and lots of pools. The only thing is lounge chairs are hard to get if you are not in your chair by 9 AM. (http://mousechat.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/mouse-chat-disney-aulani.jpg) The beach is beautiful and calm water. The sand is clean and white and it is set in a cove. The room sizes are the same type as what you would find at a Walt Disney World Deluxe Resort property. Everything is done very well, beautiful, classy, and a modern clean feel. We book a regular room and also a 1 bedroom. The 1 bedroom was massive and a very nice setup. The views from Aulani are fabulous with the beach and sunsets. Stunning setup photos can be taken every night. If you pool a ground floor room you can actually have a walk out right to the grounds.We did eat at several of the Aulani restaurants and checked out the Aulani Spa, the kids club, etc. So please listen to the full one hour Disney Aulani podcast for the full Aulani review.
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If you have been on other cruise lines you are going to be blown away when you take a Disney Cruise. We have been on all the Disney ships and many other cruise lines. Our favorite cruise line is Disney and on this Mouse Chat show we cover questions from listeners about Disney Cruise Line.
- What is the best Disney cruise for a first time cruiser? If this is your first cruise we would recommend a shorter cruise so you can get a feel for it. You can do a three night Disney cruise but you are really just getting on the ship and then getting right back off. A 4 night Disney cruise is what we would recommend if you just want to try cruising. Also you get to go to Disney's private island, Castaway Cay, on the 4 night and not just the Bahamas. Our favorite cruise is Eastern or Western Caribbean on Disney Cruise Line for 7 nights. Seven nights is a nice length.Now you also can break up a Disney Cruise with a Walt Disney World vacation and do both. :)
- Disney for Alaska? We have not cruised Alaska but we have cruised Norway on Disney. Princess Cruise Line and Disney Cruise Line are both great options for an Alaska Cruise.
- Which is the best Disney Cruise itinerary in the Caribbean? Eastern Caribbean and Western Caribbean are both nice. If I had to pick I would pick Eastern Caribbean. St Thomas and St. Martin are both very nice for an island tour, water sports, beaches, snorkeling, sailing, shopping and dining. Mexico for the Western Caribbean is nice but if you go shopping be prepared to walk away from lots of high pressure sales in the shops.Disney Cruise Line TIP: Internet on Disney Cruise Line can be pricey. Go to a cafe at one of the ports, buy a drink, and get the WIFI code to catch up on your emails.
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Walt Disney World October and November 2016 News.
- It looks like permanent metal detectors are coming to Walt Disney World.
- 2018 Disney Cruise Line itineraries are out. 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 night itineraries are available for 2018 cruises. New Disney two and five night cruises from San Diego, CA. will be coming out in 2018 just for one month.
- The Muppet fountain is going away while they work on Star Wars Land at Disney Hollywood Studios.
- Disneyland resort is offering savings up to 25% at the Disneyland hotel and Disney's Grand Californian hotel on select dates. You can book this Disneyland discount with a Mouse Chatter at Pixie Vacations.
- Victoria & Albert's gets second place out of all the restaurants in the United States. The rating comes from Trip Advisor.
- Toy Story and The Incredibles movie release dates swap. Could Toy Story 4 being moved back a year coincide with the new land opening at Disney Hollywood Studios.
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Before the new Disney World Fastpass system you had to race walk to Toy Story Midway Mania or to Star Wars Jedi Training. Now you can just book these online using the My Disney Experience App. With Disney Fastpass+ you can book your Disney Hollywood Studios in advance. The Fastpasses are in a tiered system. Disney Hollywood Studios Fastpass Tier 1 Toy Story Midway Mania Rockin Roller coaster The Great Movie Ride Fantasmic The Beauty and the Beast Show Disney Hollywood Studios Fastpass Tier 2 Star Tours Tower of Terror Disney JR Live on stage Frozen Singalong Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular Muppets 3D Voyage of the Little Mermaid You get to pick ONE from Tier 1 and TWO from Tier 2. Fastpass Tip for Disney Hollywood Studios: If you are going on Disney Hollywood Studios the best all family attraction is Toy Story Midway Mania and this is a great fastpass selection. Also, Rockin Roller Coaster does have a single rider line which is a great way to avoid the long line at this attraction. Fantasmic is a nice fastpasss option, but remeber that you can not sign up for any additional fastpasses until you use your 3rd booked fastpass. So if you have booked Fantasmic as a fastpass you are not able to book more fastpasses until after Fantasmic ends, and then the park is closing. We are meeting up at Walt Disney World December 3. :) We can't wait to see you so please sign up for the Mouse Chat Meet Up (http://mousechatdisney2016.eventzilla.net) here, It's Free. Follow us and meet other Mouse Chatters Join us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Mouse Chat Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MouseChat.net) Mouse Chat Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mousechat/) Mouse Chat Twitter (https://twitter.com/MouseChat) We would love to hear from you. Is there something you want to know about Mouse Chat? Please leave a comment. Please join us by listening to our show at MouseChat.net or by downloading and subscribing to Mouse Chat on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mousechat-net-a-weekly-disney/id395503030?uo=4). If you subscribe to our Disney Podcast on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mousechat-net-a-weekly-disney/id395503030?uo=4) you can schedule it to update your player so you will never miss a show.
We spent four days walking around World Showcase and trying food and wine from all the different countries. So far, this is my favorite item from Food and Wine. It's the hard soda and ice cream float. What are you looking forward to? We are meeting up at Walt Disney World December 3. :) We can't wait to see you so please sign up for the Mouse Chat Meet Up (http://mousechatdisney2016.eventzilla.net) here, It's Free. Follow us and meet other Mouse Chatters Join us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Mouse Chat Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MouseChat.net) Mouse Chat Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mousechat/) Mouse Chat Twitter (https://twitter.com/MouseChat) We would love to hear from you. Is there something you want to know about Mouse Chat? Please leave a comment. Please join us by listening to our show at MouseChat.net or by downloading and subscribing to Mouse Chat on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mousechat-net-a-weekly-disney/id395503030?uo=4). If you subscribe to our Disney Podcast on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mousechat-net-a-weekly-disney/id395503030?uo=4) you can schedule it to update your player so you will never miss a show.
Mouse Chat Disney News The Main Street Electrical Parade has left Walt Disney World. No new Magic Kingdom parade has not been announced yet.Next Fall a new wine bar will open in Disney Springs, Wine Bar George will seat over 250 people at this new mega wine bar. We are meeting up at Walt Disney World December 3. :) We can't wait to see you so please sign up for the Mouse Chat Meet Up (http://mousechatdisney2016.eventzilla.net) here, It's Free. Follow us and meet other Mouse Chatters Join us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Mouse Chat Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MouseChat.net) Mouse Chat Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mousechat/) Mouse Chat Twitter (https://twitter.com/MouseChat) We would love to hear from you. Is there something you want to know about Mouse Chat? Please leave a comment. Please join us by listening to our show at MouseChat.net or by downloading and subscribing to Mouse Chat on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mousechat-net-a-weekly-disney/id395503030?uo=4). If you subscribe to our Disney Podcast on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mousechat-net-a-weekly-disney/id395503030?uo=4) you can schedule it to update your player so you will never miss a show.
If you are planning a Disney World vacation, please make sure you listen to this Mouse Chat Disney Podcast. We cover Disney's Port Orleans French Qtr (Disney Moderate Resort) and we also review Disney's Saratogo Springs Resort (Disney Deluxe Villa Resort). Disney Port Orleans French Quarter Review French Quarter is one of our favorite Walt Disney World moderate resorts. French Quarter is one of the smaller Walt Disney World resorts so it has just one bus stop. This is nice for going to the Disney parks and coming back home late at night. At other Disney moderate resorts you might find yourself going from bus stop to bus stop waiting to get to your stop. The room are a nice size at Disney World moderate resorts and the New Orleans theme at this resort I love. The walkways are covered with oak trees and fountains and gardens are just moments away as you walk to the main building lobby area. The pool at Port Orleans French Quarter is beautiful with a dragon slide and a splash area also for the smaller kids. There is a pool bar and hot tub too for adults. Please listen to the full Mouse Chat Disney Podcast for our full Disney French Quarter Resort review. French Quarter can be difficult to book, as the resort books up fast and can be hard to get a discount at. If you are looking to book Disney's French Quarter resort please contact a Pixie at Pixie Vacations and remember you can request a Mouse Chatter from the show to help you plan your Disney World vacation. Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort Review Saratogo Springs is a Disney World Deluxe Villa resort located next to Disney Springs. The resort is more of a condo layout with buildings spread out over a Disney golf course. If you are look for rooms with a lot of space, this is a good choice for a on property Disney resort. Also you can get anything from a studio to a grand villa or even a tree house villa at this resort. The 1 bedrooms come with a full kitchen, washer and dryer and these are like a small residence. Saratogo Springs has two large pools and other quiet pools on the spacious grounds. The large pool has the longest water slide at Walt Disney World. If you like to work out the gym at Saratogo Springs is almost the size of a commercial gym and there are plenty of places to run or walk outside. This is also a DVC property but rooms can be booked here at Pixie Vacations with cash too. Location is key at this resort and also we recommend having a car if you stay at this Disney World Resort. Bus transportation can be hit or miss at this resort, meaning the buses can be crowded during popular seasons and depending on your bus stop you might be on the bus for awhile. We give this resort mixed reviews. Sharpie and Chris both give Saratoga Springs high praise while Lauren did not care for the resort. So please listen to our Mouse Chat Podcast for each of our personal reviews and pros and cons. We are meeting up at Walt Disney World December 3. :) We can't wait to see you so please sign up for the Mouse Chat Meet Up (http://mousechatdisney2016.eventzilla.net) here, It's Free. Follow us and meet other Mouse Chatters Join us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Mouse Chat Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MouseChat.net) Mouse Chat Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mousechat/) Mouse Chat Twitter (https://twitter.com/MouseChat) We would love to hear from you.
Liberty Tree Tavern Restaurant Review Location: Magic Kingdom The service at Liberty Tree Tavern was really good and the restaurant has a nice family feel. Liberty Tree Tavern is family style so everything comes to the table to share. The food was average and similar to what you might get at Thanksgiving at home if your granda makes Thanksgiving out of a box from the freezer section. Some items we enjoyed but many we did not, please listen to the Mouse Chat podcast for details. Overall there are many better locations to spend a Disney Dining Table Service credit if you are on the Disney Dining Plan, or to spend cash at if you are paying out of pocket. If you are paying out of pocket for dinner we would recommend The Plaza on Main Street USA in the Magic Kingdom. Rating: 4 out of 10 - Chris 7 out of 10 for Lauren (she liked the Mac n Cheese) Alternatives: We would recommend Be Our Guest at the Magic Kingdom instead of Liberty Tree Tavern.
Chef Art Smith Homecoming Kitchen Review Location: Disney Springs If you are looking for fantastic southern food, Florida Cracker Style, you found it. This is real Southern Cooking and it is really good. We loved the atmosphere, it was bright and airy. We went for dinner and the service was wonderful. Disney Springs has so many dining options now and we loved Homecoming kitchen. We ordered sandwiches and burgers ($15 - $18) which was very affordable. They do have more expensive entrees that sounded great. This is not a bad restaurant to pay cash for instead of using the Disney Dining Plan. This is affordable dining at Disney Springs and a welcome addition. There is even outdoor seating and it's very cute. Please listen to our Mouse Chat episode for the full Chef Art Smith Homecoming Kitchen Review. Rating: 7 out of 10 for Chris 8 out of 10 for Lauren
Tutto Italia Review Location: Epcot - Italy pavilion We have been past Tutto Italia many times on our way to to Via Nappoli and this time we booked dinner at Tutto Italia, TWICE. We had dinner at Tutto Italia two dinner nights and both nights we had great service and wonderful meals. I would say, don't order the steak. This is an Italian restaurant and the Italian dishes and fish we all loved. The steak was not great for the price point and three different people over the two different dinners tried the steak. The steak was average. Rating: 10 out of 10 for Chris 9 out of 10 for Lauren
Sanna Restaurant Review Location: Disney's Animal Kingdom Kadani Village Sanna is an Indian inspired restaurant at Disney's Animal Kingdom Kadani Village Resort. The resort is stunning and a great way to spend an evening. Sanna is located on the ground level and has a nice view of the Savanna and you can also walk out to the Sanna viewing areas to cap off your evening. Everyone in our party loved dining at Sanna and will be back. For our full review of Sanna appetizers and meals, please listen to our Mouse Chat episode. Rating: 8 out of 10 for Chris 10 out of 10 for Lauren
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Beaches Negril Resort. Photo by: Pixie Honeymoons Beaches All-Inclusive Resorts Review Beaches Resorts in Jamaica and Turks & Caicos Reviewed
Beaches is an all-inclusive resort for families, groups, and couples. If you have been on a cruise, Beaches Resorts are like a cruise ship on land, with endless activities, food is included. Unlike a cruise vacation even drinks are included. If you want to teach your kids to golf, golf lessons are included too at Beaches Ocho Rios. WOW, that’s impressive! We were to Beaches Ocho Rios and Beaches Negril. Both Beaches Resorts are in Jamaica. We also cover Beaches in Turks & Caicos briefly on this show and will be traveling to Beaches Turks & Caicos in 2017 to give you a full review. Beaches Ocho Rios Resort Review
Beaches Ocho Rios is in the heart of Jamaica. There are loads of other excursions and sites in Ocho Rios so if you are looking to explore outside the all-inclusive resort, you have lots of options. There are only 223 rooms at Beaches Ocho Rios and they are on 22 acres. We liked Beaches Ocho Rios but we had the advantage to visit all the Sandals and Beaches Resorts so of course we have our personal favorites. We liked Beaches Negril more because it’s on Jamaica’s famous seven mile beach and we liked the layout of Beaches Negril more. But this is just our personal preference and Beaches Ocho Rios has it’s own advantages. Again the location for Beaches Ocho Rios is great for excursions like the Dolphin Encounter and Dunn River Falls. Both are very close to the resort. Beaches Ocho Rios is 2 hours and 15 minutes from MBJ airport and there is a free Beaches Shuttle.
Beaches Ocho Rios has a waterpark with 11 slides. A big advantage to Beaches Ocho Rios resort is the golf course. Greens fees, transfers and golf clinics for kids are included! That’s amazing! So if you love to golf and want to get your kids into golfing, what better way that a vacation to Jamaica with free golf lessons. Beaches Ocho Rios has 7 gourmet restaurants, VIK Kids Camp, an assortment of concierge suites and the new La Parisienne French restaurant is now open. Beaches Negril Review
Beaches Negril is on the famous 7-mile beach in Jamaica and it is just 75 minutes from Jamaica’s MBJ airport on Beaches included transfers. The resort is a nice size with 186 rooms and the Beaches resort layout is very nice. The resort sits on the widest stretch of Jamaica’s 7 mile beach and has 9 gourmet restaurants. We loved the feel of Beaches Negril. Walking around the property puts you in a tropical paradise dotted with restaurants and outdoor seating, pools, cabanas and an amazing waterpark. The waterpark at Beaches Negril has 8 slides and a lazy river. We experienced the new Mariachi restraunt and also there is a new discovery dome with Sesame Street that immerses you in a 360 movie. The kids pool area even has mini lounge chairs! This resort is our top Beaches resort pic for Jamaica. Please listen to our podcast for the full review of Beaches Resorts.
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Skip the line, Disney Fastpass Strategies for EPCOT Fastpasses are key to your Disney World vacation and Disney is constantly chasing how Fastpasses work and which rides and attractions have fastpasses. Epcot has some new rides and also a tiered fastpass setup which makes this Disney park different than the Magic Kingdom. The Epcot fastpass system has two tiers. Tier one fastpasses are your E Ticket rides that everyone wants and you only get to pick one tier 1 fastpass at EPCOT. Tier 2 fastpasses are you lessor rides and attractions at Epcot and you get to pick two fastpass tier 2 level fastpasses. There are several different ways to plan your Disney Epcot fastpasses. On this weeks Mouse Chat podcast we cover all the different ways to best use your Epcot fastpasses. We have tested these fastpass strategies over this Summer. Chris got to Epcot at rope drop so she could ride Frozen without a fastpass and got on the ride first thing with no wait. This allowed Chris to use her tier 1 Epcot fastpass for something else. Lauren also went to Epcot and tried a few fast pass strategies. We also recommend some options for fastpasses for families with kids going to Epcot. Also we cover fastpasses in multiple Disney World parks and how to add additional fastpasses to your My Disney Experience when you are in the park. To hear all of our Fastpass Tips, please listen to our Mouse Chat podcast here on this page or on iTunes. We would love to help you plan a vacation. It’s free to use our services and we will work with you on your Disney Vacation, Cruise, Wedding, All-inclusive, group trips, European Vacations, etc. Please write that you heard about us on Mouse Chat in the comment, submit a vacation quote request here. Join us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Mouse Chat Facebook Mouse Chat Instagram Mouse Chat Twitter We would love to hear from you. Is there something you want to know about Mouse Chat? Please leave a comment. Get Free Mouse Chat Swag We would love to send all Mouse Chatters some Mouse Chat swag but we only have so much to go around. Please post a comment, tip, review, or just join in the conversation below in the Comments section at the bottom of this podcast page. We will pick one comment a week and announce it on Mouse Chat and send you some cool Mouse Chat swag sure to impress your friends. How to contact us at Mouse Chat: You can post questions and comments to the show below in the show comments or on our Mouse Chat Facebook page. Media and Press can also contact us at Comments@MouseChat.net If you like our show, please let your friends know about us. Please join us by listening to our show at MouseChat.net or by downloading and subscribing to Mouse Chat on iTunes. If you subscribe to our Disney Podcast on iTunes you can schedule it to update your player so you will never miss a show.
Should you plan a Summer Disney World Vacation? Disney World in the Summer has some surprising changes
- Disney World Dining at hard to get Disney World restaurants has actually been easier to get during the Summer. So you can experience the best Disney World Restaurants now during a Summer vacation. This also goes for Disney FastPasses. With just three weeks notice before our Summer vacation to Walt Disney World we got all the FastPass+ reservation we wanted. Normally these are booked up 60 days in advance. We are not sure if every Summer going forward will still have low Disney World crowd levels in the parks, but right now it seems to be the trend. So take advantage of this in 2017 and plan a Disney World Summer vacation.
- Brazilian tour groups seem to be non existent. There were no large tour groups of 75 kids this year in July and August. There are small groups of kids but they are not loud and they have been polite in line. With the Olympics this year park attendance at Disney is very light. We expect Brazilian tour groups to pick up next Summer but not by much. Brazil’s economy is not doing well and this could affect the tour groups in 2017.
- Summer at Walt Disney World is hot, but the parks at Disney World are open longer. You can go to the Disney parks when they open, take a break during the hot mid day hours and come back at night. This allows you to enjoy your resort and escape the heat. Also with shorter Summer Disney World lines, you can get in loads of rides. Also remember each day it usually rains for an hour or so in the afternoon in Florida during the Summer. So prepare for Summer showers at Disney World.
- Avoid the heat at Disney World During the Summer. The Disney water parks or your Disney resort pool are great options at Disney World during the Summer. It’s too cold other times of the year to enjoy the Disney Water Parks and Resort pools. The lines at the Disney Water Parks are also not bad and it’s very enjoyable. Be sure to ask about adding the Disney Water Park Fun and More option to your park tickets to save some money.
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Disney News to help you plan your Disney vacation Planning a Disney Vacation? Here is the latest Disney news to help you plan.
Here is your quick Disney World and Disneyland news to get you caught up on what’s coming and going at Disney’s theme parks. Disney’s Main Street Electrical Parade is going away, last night is October 9, 2016. Also the Disneyland Paint the Night Parade is ending. We will be at Walt Disney World for the Main Street Electrical Parade so we can Facebook Live it for you. Our Mouse Chat meet up in December 3, 2016 we will be meeting at EPCOT at 11 AM Sign up for the Mouse Chat Meet Up here, It’s Free. There is a private DVC member meet up in September at Animal Kingdom at night. This DVC meet up is four nights and we will be attending one of the nights. We don’t know what the Animal Kingdom meet up is for, but we are hoping it is River of Light at Animal Kingdom. We will be there Sept 13th and fingers crossed we will get to see River of Light.
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Sandals Resorts Review Mouse Chat is in Jamaica Mon and we are at Sandals Mouse Chat loves Disney but they let us into Jamaica at Sandals and Beaches Resorts for a full week. We stayed and played at 10 Sandals and Beaches Resorts in Jamaica and Lauren and Lisa also went to St. Lucia and Barbados. So if you are looking for a Caribbean All Inclusive resort for a honeymoon, wedding or just an all-inclusive resort vacation, this is the mouse chat podcast for you. Please listen to our Sandals Resorts Review podcast below, it has a full hour of travel tips, and all-inclusive vacation advice for the Sandals Resorts in Jamaica. We will of course stay Disney, Orlando, Universal Studios, focused on Mouse Chat so please listen to our other Podcasts for our normal Disney and Family vacation news. Club MoBay Review When flying into Jamaica you can arrive the traditional way or get VIP treatment with Club MoBay. I was leery about paying for this service as I travel internationally all the time and have been in airport lounges in Australia, Paris, NY, etc. I was presently surprised by Club MoBay. Here is my Club Mobay review. Jamaica TIP: Club MoBay is your Fastpass into and out of Jamaica. It’s worth the price! When you arrive in Jamaica, we came into Montego Bay, the immigration process is lengthy and very time consuming. Also the customs process can have long lines. But our experience was excellent because we had signed up for Club MoBay. When you come off of your flight our Club MoBay representative was there with a sign waiting for us. She greeted us and welcomed us to Jamaica and we were off to Imaginations. What’s really nice about Club MoBay is that they have a VIP express line for immagrations. This is a separate line that had just two couples in line ahead of us. The standard immigration line into Jamaica was over an hour long and can go up to several hours long. We were past immigration in a matter of minutes using Club MoBay on the day we came in. Also our Club MoBay lady helped us get our bags and then pushed them to customs where again we had our own VIP Club MoBay line to by-pass the normal customs line in Jamaica. We then were taken to the private Club MoBay lounge which is a nice way to relax, check your emails on the free WIFI, have a drink and some sliders. Everything is free and included in your Club MoBay arrival service. We all enjoyed an early lunch and some drinks and caught up on emails and Facebook while waiting for our Sandals shuttle to arrive. The return home service using Club Mobay is just as nice and I also think work paying for. The lounge at the terminal at Montego Bay was the nicest lounge I have been in and I have been in some really nice airport lounges. Drinks, coffee, food, waiters, entertainment, etc is all included. It’s basically all-inclusive and I loved that. How to book Club Mobay: You can book Club Mobay for your arrival or arrival and departure. We liked both arrival and departure but if you want to save some money I would defiantly do it for arrival into Jamaica. There is also a Club MoBay in Kingston which also gets rave reviews. To book Club Mobay for your trip to Jamaica please contact Pixie Honeymoons. They have used the service personally and can book Club Mobay with your all-inclusive vacation package or any vacation you are planning to Jamaica. Sandals All-Inclusive Resorts Review After arriving in Jamaica we toured all the Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts. For this podcast we cover the Sandals All Inclusive resorts in Montego Bay in Jamaica. We have been to all the Sandals resorts in Jamaica and will do more Caribbean all inclusive Sandals podcasts with our tips and advice.
Walt Disney World Trip Report Epcot Frozen Ride, SoarIn Over the World, Animal Kingdom new nighttime events….
Lauren and Chris are back from Walt Disney World and they have gone to see and report back on everything new as we enter Fall 2016. There is so much new at Walt Disney World this year, from Disney Springs offering all sorts of new restaurants, shops, and entertainment, to EPCOT’s new Frozen ride and Soarin Over The World Attraction. Disney Hollywood Studios lights up the night with a Star Wars themed nighttime fireworks show that is amazing, as well as a Star Wars dessert party. Animal Kingdom has a new full service sit down restaurant, Tiffins, a show on the Tree of Life, night time safaris, and River of Lights that is scheduled to start soon. Mouse Chat Meet Up at EPCOT December 3, 2016 11 AM at EPCOT
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Lynn Barron gives us the dirt, on Disneyland Lynn worked at the Disneyland custodial department for ten years and shares his fun and spooky stories with us.
Lynn worked at Disneyland in custodial for over ten years. The freedom allowed him to meet guests from all over the world and create magical moments for families. Disney custodial was enjoyable because you got to work so many different areas, Lynn says. At Disneyland Attractions you just ask how many, over and over and don’t get to spend time with the guests. Lynn’s boss got to meet Walt Disney himself. The story is pretty short, but it makes it that much more entertaining. Lynn also had a few brushes with fame as he met celebrities sometimes at Disneyland while just doing his job. You have to listen to our full show to hear the haunted mansion story that Lynn tells about adding more than 999 happy haunts. There is also an awesome Disneyland ghost story. You can read all the great stories in Lynn’s book that he co-wrote: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless Lynn also has a podcast The Sweep Spot that you can listen to for all the latest Disneyland “dirt” Mouse Chat Meet Up at EPCOT
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You can do Walt Disney World on the cheap We were all young, broke, and nerdy at one time and did Walt Disney World on the cheap
I use to live about an hour and a half from Walt Disney World in Sarasota Florida when I was in high school and sometimes I would drive to Walt Disney World in my car with my friends. I spent many nights sleeping in my car behind the Arby’s on I-Drive in Orlando. When I did have money we would get a group of friends together and all go in on a hotel room and enjoy the Disney Village which is now Disney Springs. You don’t have to sleep in your car to do Disney on the cheap now that Walt Disney World has Value Resorts. You can stay on Disney property in a value resort room for $125 – $150 a night and when you split that with friends it becomes very do-able. It’s also much safer than sleeping in your car like I did. The advantage of the Walt Disney World Value resort is that it also includes all your transportation. So you are not paying to park at the resort or at the Disney parks. Also if you fly into Orlando FL., you get Disney’s Magical Express to and from the Orlando airport for FREE. I like Free! Listen to this weeks Mouse Chat podcast. We cover where to stay, what to eat, and what to do to save at Walt Disney World. Mouse Chat Meet Up at EPCOT
It’s that time!!! Time for the Annual Mouse Chat Disney World Meet Up.
How Disneyland differs from Walt Disney World We grew up with Walt Disney World as our main park. So how does a trip to Disneyland compare?
- At Disneyland you can walk to everything! You literally can walk from your Disney Grand California Hotel room and into the Disney CA Adventure Park. The Disneyland hotels and parks are all located minutes away from each other. The Disneyland park and California Adventure park entrances are directly across from each other. If you want to watch all the night time shows you can walk from park to park, show to show. Need a mid-day nap? It’s very easy to get to your Disneyland hotel and then back into the parks.
- Rides at Disneyland – When you go to Disneyland you get to experience the theme parks all over again the first time. Some things are familiar and some things are brand new. It’s like seeing your favorite movie when they come out with a fantastic sequel.
- Ride Overlays – At Disneyland there is more of a local crowd. So Disneyland does some amazing holiday overlays on their rides for the holidays. You have to see Nightmare before Christmas at the Haunted Mansion and also the Small World holiday overlay for Christmas.
- Disney Characters – At Disneyland you might see the Disney characters roaming the streets. It’s a little more laid back and usually not long lines if a line at all for some characters.
- Food at Disneyland is different. There are more fresh and healthy options at Disneyland. The quick service options also offer healthier things like sandwiches or salads in addition to the normal theme park fare. The Disneyland resort hotels offer some wonderful dining options too. We cover these on this weeks Mouse Chat podcast.
- The Disneyland History – Disneyland is the park Walt Disney built and walked in. He meet guests here and ad an apartment above the fire station. The park is filled with history and the cast members are very proud.
- New lands to explore – Disneyland has lands like Cars Land and New Orleans Square where the entire land is something you can not experience at Walt Disney World.
- Unique Shows and Parades – Disneyland has World of Color which is a spectacular night time show and is worth a trip to Disney’s California Adventure. Also the Fantasmic show at Disneyland is so much better than the Fantasmic show at Walt Disney World. Since this recording the original World of Color show has been announced to be coming back and the Paint the Night Disneyland Parade is scheduled to close on Sept 5., 2016. Our guess is that Paint the Night will be coming to Walt Disney World, but we will announce more Paint the Night Parade news when it is released.
- California Weather – The weather in CA can be much nicer than the weather at Walt Disney World, especially during the Summer.
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Is upgrading your Disney World room worth it? Is it worth paying for a preferred location or better view at a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel?
At Walt Disney World resort hotels you can pay an extra fee to get a preferred location, a water view, a pool view, etc. Are these upgrades worth it? We go over the different Walt Disney World resort hotels from Value to Deluxe Disney resorts to let you know when it’s worth paying for the room upgrade. On this weeks Mouse Chat Disney Podcast we cover teh different Disney resorts in detail and go over the specifics where we think paying any extra fee is worth it. In general we don’t see the value in the Disney Vaule Resort upgrades for a pool or water view. The Disney Value resorts are structured like motels with the entrance door and window facing the outside sidewalk and railing. So in these rooms people are walking past your rooms window and it’s not room that’s designed so you can sit and see a fantastic view from inside. The Disney World Deluxe resort are the style of resorts with nice balconies and views of the gardens, pool, water, animals, or theme park views in some cases. The Disney Deluxe resorts are where you might want to splurge and get an upgraded room view. We cover the Disney deluxe resorts that we feel an upgraded view is worth it and why on our Mouse Chat Disney podcast below in this blog post. So please listen to this weeks Mouse Chat for the best Disney World Resort Rooms, locations and views. Mouse Chat Meet Up at EPCOT
It’s that time!!! Time for the Annual Mouse Chat Disney World Meet Up.
Disney Listener Questions – Part 2 We answer your Disney World, Disneyland and Disney Cruise Line questions Our Mouse Chat Facebook and twitter accounts were full of your listener questions. So we dedicated not one, but two Mouse Chat shows to answering all your Disney travel questions. This is Part Two of our Mouse Chat […]
Top 5 reasons to take toddlers to Disney World We often here that parents want to wait until their kids are older before planning a Walt Disney World vacation If you wait to take your kids to Walt Disney World because they are toddlers, you are missing out. Some of our best Disney World memories […]
Epcot Food and Wine 2016 at Disney Resort Hotels Epcot is getting ready for the International Food and Wine Festival with some off site events Celebrity Chefs and New Experiences at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels Set for the 2016 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival From DisneyParksBlog Today, we have more great news […]
Disney World Restaurant Reviews – Tiffins Tiffins has opened at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park and we sent a crew to review the dinner menu. Tiffins is FABULOUS! We loved the duck, the pork tenderloin was Delicious. We had the best soup we have ever eaten at Tiffins. Listen to this weeks Mouse Chat […]
Lee Cockerell, a personal look at Walt Disney World We had the pleasure to talk with Lee Cockerell yesterday and wanted to share his insight and many great tips and business career advice with you. If you don’t know who Lee Cockerell is; Lee Cockerell is the former Executive Vice President of Operations for the […]
Disney Listener Questions We answer your Disney World, Disneyland and Disney Cruise Line questions Our Mouse Chat Facebook and twitter accounts were full of your listener questions. So we dedicated not one, but two Mouse Chat shows to answering all your Disney travel questions. This is Part One of our Mouse Chat listener question […]
Avoid this Disney World Restaurant The Diamond Horseshoe restaurant opens its doors at Disney’s Magic Kingdom Back in the day the Diamond Horseshoe offered lively entertainment in a western style saloon. Today the Diamond Horseshoe reopens its doors as a family style restaurant at the Magic Kingdom. Unfortunately the new Diamond Horseshoe falls short. We hate […]
Disney World Restaurant Reviews – Disney Springs New Disney Springs and EPCOT restaurant reviews – Burger Deluxe, Sprinkles, La Hacienda de San Angel Disney Springs recently opened and we headed over with a large group to try Burger Deluxe and then Sprinkles cupcakes for dessert. Our trip to Disney Springs was a party of […]
How to vacation at Universal Studios Orlando We are back from Universal Studios Orlando. We stayed at all the Universal Studios hotels and have played in all the parks. Please listen to this weeks Mouse Chat podcast. We all headed down to Universal Studios Orlando and stayed at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel. We also toured […]
The best Walt Disney World Pools Review Here are our top Walt Disney World Resort Pools Disney World Value Resort Best Pool – Disney’s Art of Animation Resort has an awesome main pool, with underwater music, and we also love the smaller themed Cars Land pool. This is Disney World’s newest resort and the […]
Disney World News & Updates We have news from all around Disney this week. Disney Cruise Line, Disney World and Disneyland Disney Cruise Line – Wonder updates– Sept 9 – Oct. 23 2016 goes into dry dock to get a Marvels Super Hero Academy added to the kids club. There is also […]
Disney World Budget Busters A Walt Disney World vacation can add up, but fear not, we have ways to save money on your Disney trip. Booking Full Price – You almost never have to pay a full price rate for a Walt Disney World Resort. So be sure to check your dates, check back for […]
Don’t miss these Disney World attractions Not everything you do at Walt Disney World needs to be a ride. There are some attractions at Walt Disney World that are not E ticket roller coasters, but these are not to be missed. We cover all the Walt Disney World parks and what hidden attractions you should […]
Heading to Walt Disney World? We answer your Disney travel questions on this weeks Mouse Chat podcast Planning a trip to Walt Disney World? We cover travel questions direct from our Mouse Chatters on Facebook and answer them on this weeks Mouse Chat podcast. Follow us and meet other Mouse Chatters Join us […]
If you only have 24 hours at Disney World, here is how to spend them The Walt Disney World 24 hour escape You have a business trip, a one day stay in Orlando, or just a quick stop over, here is what you should do at Walt Disney World. From Disney parks, best places to […]
Walt Disney World Via Napoli Reviewed We head to Via Napoli to enjoy their 1 millionth pizza. We love Via Napoli at Epcot and Lauren got to try pretty much everything on the Via Napoli menu. Everything looked and tasted perfect. The service, the atmosphere and the food all adds up to one of the […]
Etiquette tips for Walt Disney World How to enjoy your Disney World trip with these Disney Etiquette tips. I know, you are on vacation and sometimes people lose their minds when on vacation. We took our top Walt Disney World etiquette tips and made a show out of them. We have all the favorites. Photography […]
These are the best Disney World Restaurants for one dining credit The best Disney Dining Plan one credit restaurants The Disney Dining Plan as one credit and two credit dining options. Sure you can get a great meal at Disney by using two credits at one time, but why use two of your valuable Disney […]
The Best Steak at Walt Disney World With over 42 sq. miles at Walt Disney World it can be daunting to find the best steak on Disney property. We set out to try steaks at all the Walt Disney World restaurants and here are our top five Disney World steak picks. Chef de France – […]
Is it worth the cost to stay at a Walt Disney World deluxe resort? We debate the pros and cons of staying at a deluxe Walt Disney World Hotel Walt Disney World has some amazing resorts. Disney World classifies their top resorts as “Deluxe” and this category has some amazing properties, from the Grand […]
Don’t miss these Disney World rides at night Walt Disney World really comes alive at night, and hey, it’s cooler and the lines are shorter. On this weeks Mouse Chat we cover the best rides, strolls, and attractions to ride at night. Some of these are because of the nighttime vistas you get from these […]
Get Married at Disney World in the Magic Kingdom You can now get married in the Magic Kingdom From USA Today: It’s your wedding day, and you ride up Main Street U.S.A. in Cinderella’s horse-drawn carriage accompanied by bewigged, royal coachmen. A vintage jitney has already deposited your husband-to-be at the Magic Kingdom’s hub. […]
What to do before or after your Disney Cruise Disney Land & Sea Vacation – Port Canaveral So you are taking a Disney Cruise from Port Canaveral and are looking for a hotel close to the port and also some pre and post cruise activities. Our Mouse Chat show this week is all about […]
Walt Disney World Hotels that sleep five or more Have a family of five or more heading to Walt Disney World? It use to be very difficult to get a room that would fit a family of five at Disney World, not anymore. On Mouse Chat we cover all the Walt Disney World resorts that […]
Disney Free Dining comes out for 2016 dates Free dining is at Walt Disney World for your 2016 Disney Vacations and we cover everything there is to know. With this special offer, when you book a Disney World vacation package with non-discounted resort hotels and park tickets you will receive the Disney Dining Plan for […]
Your Disney questions answered on Mouse Chat We opened our Mouse Chat mail bag and on this show we answer your Walt Disney World vacation questions. I don’t have long show notes this week, but listen to Mouse Chat below and hopefully we got your Disney World question answered on our show. Here are […]
What’s New at Walt Disney World Summer 2016 Walt Disney World has so many new things opening for 2016. There was an Awaken Summer event at Walt Disney World for media and thanks to some friends we have part of it to share with you. There are so many things coming to Disney World […]
Why we suck! Yes you read the title correctly. On this week’s Mouse Chat podcast we go to iTunes and read our bad iTunes reviews live on the air. Hmmm this ought to be fun. Please click below or go to iTunes and download Mouse Chat to hear about the worst podcast on the internet. […]
Here’s this weeks Disney News Disney Hollywood Studios Update. Disneyland Paris Phantom Manor. Tom Staggs leaves Disney. Disney’s Rivers of Light – NOT OPENING ON EARTH DAY. Updates in Mid to late May. Follow us and meet other Mouse Chatters Join us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Mouse Chat Facebook Mouse Chat Instagram […]
Here’s what you need to know about Disney Fast Passes 1. You no longer have to pick three Disney World FastPasses. If you want just one fastpass, you can now pick just one. So if you are arriving late in the day and just want one or two FastPasses for that day, you can get […]
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2016 Dates & Costume update Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will take place on the following dates: September September 02, 2016 September 08, 2016 September 11, 2016 September 13, 2016 September 16, 2016 September 18, 2016 September 20, 2016 September 23, 2016 September 25, 2016 September 29, 2016 September […]
Mouse Chat Your Disney Questions Live We love reading your posts and questions on our Mouse Chat Facebook page. We tried to answer as many of your Disney questions as we could in this 30 minute show. Please keep the questions and posts coming. Follow us and meet other Mouse Chatters Join us […]
This Weeks Disney World Parks & Disney News There is so much happening at Walt Disney World, with Disney in general and even at Universal Studios Orlando. We have a packed show for you on Mouse Chat, so let’s get started. New Disney App coming to Walt Disney World – There is a rumor that […]
Top Walt Disney World Newbie Mistakes Don’t make these Disney park mistakes on your trip to Walt Disney World. These are the top 10 mistakes new travelers make at Walt Disney World. Cram it all in. No matter if you have a seven day Disney World Vacation or just a three day get-a-way. Most Disney […]
Disney World’s Ghost Relations Department UPDATE: CLICK TO SEE THE UNBOXING OF THE SCARE PACKAGE. The GHOST POST is no longer accepting subscribers. Our sincerest condolences, the number of foolish mortals who signed up for The Ghost Post exceeded the expectations of even the most enterprising of spirits. Count yourself fortunate . . . […]
Epcot Flower and Garden Reviewed Get to Epcot for Spring at the Flower and Garden festival Flower and Garden run this year March 3 – May 30 2016. This is a nice event for everyone, even little kids. They have great playgrounds they setup for the little ones and shaded areas for the grown […]
Disneyland | Disney World Updates Disney World now has a purple magicband People are going gaga over the purple magicband and it’s now available as part of your Disney Vacation Package. Pink was the most popular magicband. Will purple overtake it? World Of Color Show Dessert Party Disneyland is offering a World of Color dessert […]
Don’t miss these Disney World and Disney Cruise Line announcements Frozen opening in 2016 at EPCOT – Rumor When will Frozen open at EPCOT? June 17, 2016 are the rumors we are hearing. This is just a rumor so don’t plan a Disney World vacation around this. But if you are at Walt Disney World […]
Meet Mouse Chat It’s been five going on six years for all of us here at Mouse Chat and we wanted to let you know a little more about each of us and about our show. We all really enjoy creating this show each week and getting together to talk about what we love “Disney”. […]
Star Wars at Walt Disney World & Disneyland Star Wars at Disney World – Here’s what’s open now in 2016 Star Wars Launch Pad is open and if you are a Star Wars Nerd or even just a Star Wars fan you can spend a few hours in here seeing props from the movies […]
Rivers of Light at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Rivers of Light to open at Animal Kingdom in 2016. Will Rivers of Light open on Earth Day April 22, 2016, at the Animal Kingdom? Disney loves to open new attractions and shows at Animal Kingdom on Earth Day. The park itself opened on Earth Day. Tusker House […]
Walt Disney World News ESPN Wide World of Sports to build a new spirit cheer facility Disney’s Wide World ESPN Wide World of Sports announces new cheer facility. The new Cheer facility will hold up to 8,000 people. Lauren is very involved in Cheer at Disney World and if you have any Disney cheer questions, […]
How to plan a Disney Vacation with people that don’t like Disney You are heading to Walt Disney World for a family vacation, but you have family or friends that don’t like Walt Disney World. What do you do? On this weeks Mouse Chat Podcast we talk about how to do Walt Disney World with […]
Top things to do at Walt Disney World without kids Disney World is a great place for family vacations with the kids, but most adults never think about going to Walt Disney World as an Adult only getaway vacation. Top Reasons to visit Walt Disney World without the kids: You get to do whatever you […]
Disney Club Villain Review & More Sharpie went to Disney Hollywood Studios to experience the Club Villain event. This is a special ticket event at Walt Disney World and a ticket to Disney Hollywood Studios is also needed. The event is open to kids and there were many kids at Club Villain, however the event, […]
Disney World Top Snacks Snack around the world at Disney – We are going to be covering our favorite snacks at Walt Disney World. We will also cover the best value for your Disney dining plan snack credits and some Disney snack tips for your Walt Disney World Vacation Disney Hollywood Studios Best Snacks […]
Disney World New Restaurants & Dining coming in 2016 Sunday Brunch at Disney World – California Grill (Brunch at the Top) Opens Feb 7. Narcoossee’s at the Grand Floridian will have a waterfront brunch for $69.00 for adults and $41 for children too. Dining Reservations at Skipper Canteen – Skipper Canteen will open up Dining Reservations […]