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Episode 477: Welcome back to Traveling with the Mouse! In this week’s episode, Adam takes us on a journey through his recent trip to Walt Disney World during the most wonderful time of the year—the Christmas season! From twinkling lights to festive treats, he shares his magical experiences and offers tips for making the most out of your own holiday visit.

It’s no secret that Disney knows how to deck the halls, and this year was no exception. Adam breaks down the highlights, including the awe-inspiring holiday decor at each park. From the towering Christmas tree at Magic Kingdom to the glimmering lights on Spaceship Earth at Epcot, the parks were truly a winter wonderland.

Candlelight Processional: A Highlight of the Season

One of the trip’s standout moments was Adam’s visit to Epcot for the Candlelight Processional. Featuring Josh Gad as the celebrity narrator, this iconic Disney tradition brought warmth, laughter, and goosebumps as the story of Christmas was told through powerful music and narration. Adam opted for the dining package to secure guaranteed seating—and let’s just say it was worth it.

Testing the Multi-Pass System

Adam also took this trip as an opportunity to test the Multi-Pass system, Disney’s newest take on skipping the lines. He dives into the pros and cons of the system, comparing it to past offerings like Genie+, FastPass+, and even the old paper FastPass days. While the convenience of bundling several attractions into a single pass was a game-changer, he critiques some of the challenges, including availability and cost. Tune in to hear his thoughts on whether the Multi-Pass is worth it for your next trip.

From Christmas magic to thoughtful critiques of Disney’s evolving offerings, this episode has something for every Disney fan. Whether you’re planning your own holiday visit or just want to live vicariously through Adam’s adventures, Episode 477 is packed with festive fun and practical advice.

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Episode 474: As we kick off the holiday season, we’re ready to dive into the magical festivities happening at Walt Disney World in our latest podcast episode! From dazzling Christmas parties to a brand-new celebration, we’re covering everything you need to know to make your Disney holiday trip merry and bright.

Christmas Party & Jollywood Nights 🎅

No holiday season at Disney is complete without Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. While we love the Christmas Party, The price tag has continued to increase. We take a look at how much the party has increased since 2019 and how that tracks with other types of events. Will Jollywood Nights be better this year? Stay tuned as we look to see if this event improves over the mixed reviews it got last year.

EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays 🌍
EPCOT continues to be a standout with the International Festival of the Holidays, celebrating global holiday traditions through food, music, and cultural experiences. The Candlelight Processional returns, bringing the Christmas story to life with celebrity narrators, a 50-piece orchestra, and a choir. There’s a new spaceship earth gingerbread house this year!

Seasonal Treats & Sweets 🍪

It wouldn’t be the holidays at Disney without the delicious treats! We talk about everything from classic gingerbread cookies to a few new twists on holiday sweets. If you have a sweet tooth, there’s plenty to be excited about.

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Episode 383: It finally happened. Somebody wished upon a star and now Bob Iger is back as Disney’s CEO. We had already recorded an episode for this week but we recorded a new segment just to cover this major story. At first is was hard to believe it was actually true. We try to be realistic about this news and not get too excited even though we agree that this is good news for Disney fans. Also, in other news we did previously record a discussion on Festival of the holidays starting soon. Fantasmic is getting 2 shows per night through early 2023. Mando has interrupted the timeline at Batuu in Disneyland but we don’t care. Disney is acquiring a new partially built cruise ship to add to its fleet. Walt’s dreamers statue has arrived in Florida. We also do a mini review of Andor; the Star Wars series on Disney Plus.