Episode 513: After a short break, we are back together again! We’re jumping right back into the magic. Jon just got back from his latest trip to Walt Disney World, and he’s got plenty to share, from the rides and resorts to the latest park updates and a few surprises along the way. In the […] The post Back from the Break & Fresh from Walt Disney World! appeared first on Traveling With The Mouse.

Episode 512: On this week’s episode of Traveling with the Mouse, Jason is back in the co-host chair, and he has a lot to share about his latest adventures. Fresh off his cruise aboard the brand-new Disney Treasure, he gives us all the details on what it was like sailing on Disney’s newest ship. From […] The post Cruising the Disney Treasure & Comparing Disneyland to Walt Disney World appeared first on Traveling With The Mouse.

Episode 511: This week on Traveling with the Mouse, we’re diving into the latest Disney (and theme park) news before tackling a topic that everyone can relate to, how to do Walt Disney World on a budget! In the News There’s never a dull moment in the world of Disney and theme parks, and this […] The post Disney on a Budget and the Latest News appeared first on Traveling With The Mouse.

Episode 510: This week on Traveling with the Mouse, we’re asking the question: What would you do if you had Walt Disney World all to yourself? Not with your family. Not with friends. Just you, the parks, and the freedom to do whatever you want. In this episode, we dive into our dream solo itineraries. […] The post Going Solo t0 Walt Disney World appeared first on Traveling With The Mouse.

Episode 509: This week on Traveling with the Mouse, we’re shaking things up and letting spontaneity take the wheel. Sometimes the best Disney trips are the ones where you don’t over plan every second, and that’s exactly what we’re diving into. A Tale of Two Trips We’ve got two very different adventures on the horizon, […] The post Spontaneity, Strategy, and the Beak & Barrel appeared first on Traveling With The Mouse.

Episode 508: Walt Disney Comes to the Carousel of Progress Disney confirmed that a Walt Disney animatronic will be added to the Carousel of Progress. Guests will get to see their very own version of Walt inside this classic attraction. Alongside that, we also got a big tease that some or all of the Carousel’s […] The post Walt is Coming to Walt Disney World appeared first on Traveling With The Mouse.

Episode 507: This week’s episode is jam-packed with Disney news. It seems like the past week has been an avalanche of updates, concept art, and announcements about projects both in progress and on the horizon. Let’s dive into some of the biggest stories we’re covering in Episode 507 of Traveling with the Mouse. Zootopia 3D […] The post Big Thunder Backstory, Muppets Rock, and Zootopia Moves In appeared first on Traveling With The Mouse.

Episode 506: In this episode of Traveling with the Mouse, we put on our accountant hats (don’t worry, they’ve got Mickey ears) and dive deep into Disney’s pricing strategy over the years. Resort hotels have always been a core part of the Walt Disney World experience, but just how much more expensive are they now […] The post Disney Hotel Prices vs. Inflation appeared first on Traveling With The Mouse.

Episode 505: In this week’s episode of Traveling with the Mouse, we catch up on some of the latest Disney news and dive into the numbers from Disney’s Q3 earnings report. The headline? Parks revenue is up 9% this quarter, thanks largely to an increase in guest spending and the excitement surrounding Disney Cruise Line’s […] The post Disney’s Q3 Earnings, Pirate Lounges, and Villains Land Speculation appeared first on Traveling With The Mouse.

Episode 504: Let’s hop in our time-traveling monorail, crank up some radio Disney, and set the dial to the decade of slap bracelets, VHS tapes, and Disney dollars… because Traveling with the Mouse, we’re heading back to the 1990s (aka the Disney Decade) and reliving all the things that made it pure magic. Michael Eisner […] The post Back to the 90’s – The Golden Age of Disney Magic appeared first on Traveling With The Mouse.

Episode 503: Adam returns from his latest trip to Walt Disney World with fresh, first-hand impressions of two brand-new additions: the long-awaited Disney Starlight nighttime parade and the newly reimagined Test Track. Did they live up to the hype? Did Adam cry during the parade? Disney Starlight is the newest nighttime parade to debut at […] The post Disney Starlight and Test Track: A Sparkling New Era appeared first on Traveling With The Mouse.

Episode 502: In this week’s episode of Traveling with the Mouse, we get our glow on as we dive headfirst into the dazzling world of Disney’s nighttime parades! With the debut of Disney Starlight lighting up the skies, we couldn’t resist the chance to flip the switch and illuminate the rich history of these after-dark […] The post The Glowing History of Disney’s Nighttime Parades appeared first on Traveling With The Mouse.

Episode 501: In this week’s episode of Traveling with the Mouse, we’re celebrating Disney milestones, peeking behind the construction walls, and asking the real question: Does the new Walt Disney animatronic actually look like Walt? Disneyland is celebrating its 70th anniversary this week, and to mark the occasion, the spotlight is on a brand-new Walt […] The post Walt the Animatronic appeared first on Traveling With The Mouse.

This week’s episode is a special one, folks. Episode 500. That’s right five hundred episodes of Disney banter, ride breakdowns, trip reports, armchair imagineering, and more Magical opinions than any one podcast probably needs. We start this milestone episode by hopping in our time-traveling Doombuggy and heading all the way back to Episode 1. Yep, […] The post Episode 500 – A Look Back, A Look Ahead, and the Magic in Between appeared first on Traveling With The Mouse.

Episode 499: On today’s episode of Traveling with the Mouse, we’re throwing open the gates of possibility—and imagining what could happen if Disney finally decided to build a fifth theme park at Walt Disney World. We kick things off by discussing the recent news that Disney has the approval to Build a 5th theme park […] The post What Would a 5th Gate at Walt Disney World Look Like? appeared first on Traveling With The Mouse.

Episode 498: In this week’s episode of Traveling with the Mouse, we’re casting our nets into the beautiful, mysterious waters of Bay Lake! Don’t worry, it’s a metaphorical dive, no SCUBA gear required. But before we dip into history, we kick things off with some exciting updates from around the Disney Parks! Test Track 3.0 […] The post Bay Lake Deep Dive and Disney News Roundup appeared first on Traveling With The Mouse.

In this week’s episode of Traveling with the Mouse, we’re catching up on all the latest Disney Parks news because things are moving fast, and in true Disney fashion, we’re saying farewell to old favorites while getting hyped for what’s on the horizon. Let’s start with the big announcement that has set the Disney fandom […] The post Goodbye Muppets, Hello Piston Peak! Big Changes at Disney Parks appeared first on Traveling With The Mouse.

Episode 496: This week on Traveling with the Mouse, we dive into Adam’s Memorial Day weekend trip to Walt Disney World. He arrived on opening day for Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe so naturally we were curious: Would Disney feel the ripple effects of the Epic excitement across town? Adam takes us through his experiences over […] The post What Were the Crowds at Disney Like During Opening Weekend of Epic Universe? appeared first on Traveling With The Mouse.

Episode 495: Welcome back, fellow Mouseketeers, to another practically perfect episode of Traveling with the Mouse! In Episode 495, we mix a spoonful of nostalgia with a dash of curiosity as we explore one of the most glaring missed opportunities in Disney Parks history: Why hasn’t Mary Poppins received a significant attraction of her own? […] The post A Mary Poppins Ride That Never Was (And Other Disney News) appeared first on Traveling With The Mouse.

Episode 494: Welcome back to Traveling With the Mouse! This week’s episode is packed tighter than a Jungle Cruise boat during rope drop. We’ve got big news, emotional farewells, spicy park debates, and a challenge that will test your park-hopping stamina (and possibly your sanity). New Park Announced in Abu Dhabi Let’s start with the […] The post Raft Rides, Pirate Lounges, and Mouse on the Move appeared first on Traveling With The Mouse.