Episode:385 On the show this week we have a little fun with some artificial intelligence. We let the ChatGPT AI write some intros to the show for us and then we used some bots to read them for us. The scripts weren’t bad but it did lack a little of that human touch. So I guess our jobs as podcast hosts are safe for now. Jason then talks about his Every Ride Challenge run with his son. At the time of this recording he hadn’t done it yet. Be on the lookout for a full report next week. In the news we talk about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and the upcoming closing date for Splash Mountain. We talk about Disney CFO Christine McCarthy and how she is the current front runner for taking over when Iger retires for the 100th time. Genie Plus added a much needed feature this week. We wrap up with a little comparison of Toy Story land and Galaxy’s Edge.

Episode 217: Galaxy’s Edge is now open at Disneyland! We give our thoughts on what the new land has to offer and what we are looking forward to experiencing ourselves. We do talk about some other Disney news as well like the new fireworks show coming for the Christmas party, a new Toy Story meet and greet, more Epcot rumors and construction updates!

Episode 209: Today we are discussing everything from summer discounts to the new additions coming to Hollywood Studios!

News Topics:

  • A variety of new discounts for this summer have been released
  • New Details in Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway
  • Special treats menu has been released for the Disney Villains after hours event
  • Rumor: Disney may be planning an interchangeable “black box” type attraction
  • New table service restaurant is coming to Toy Story Land!

FYI News stories:

  • Special Star Wars activities planned for May 4th
  • Avengers End Game is breaking all kinds of box office records
  • Phantom Manor has finally re-opened
  • New Rule changes for Disney Parks are now in effect

Today’s news topics:

  • Christmas is in full swing at Disney Parks
  • New air body dryers at grizzly River Run feature Humphrey the Bear From Classic Disney Cartoons
  • Tom Hanks Says Emotional Toy Story 4 Ending Will Be ‘A Moment In History’
  • Your Google Home Mini Can Be Turned Into A Google Home Mickey
  • Disney Releases five new magic band colors
  • Woman leaves newborn baby with another guest at Animal Kingdom Lodge
  • Construction to begin soon on the new hotel tower near Swan & Dolphin
  • Disney After Hours events now offered at Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom
  • Full line-ups for the candle light processional
  • Schedule for the ABC Christmas specials has been released
  • Construction walls have come down in front of the Chinese theater at Hollywood Studios

 

 

Today’s news topics include:

  • Bugs Land Closing Date
  • Club 33 photo leaked (link)
  • (Rumor) a bar could be coming to Mickey and Friends Parking deck Disneyland
  • Comcast officially backs out of 21st Century Fox acquisition
  • Toy story land dealing with new issues
  • James Gunn fired from Guardian’s 3  because of old tweets
  • New Magic Band Touch-points at Walt Disney World
  • Minnie van expands service to Port Canaveral
  • Q2 injury report for Florida Theme Parks

 

YachtClub

In this episode…I walk through my recent trip to Walt Disney World. The primary purpose of the trip was to visit Toy Story land. I talk more in depth on Toy Story land in Episode 127 but this episode focuses on the entire trip. I talk about our stay at the Yacht club and all of the activities that we experienced at the resort. I also go over the meals that I had this time which includes another trip to California grill at the Contemporary! (My favorite place to eat on property right now) I also give some construction updates and a few tips on Fast Passes and Photo Pass.

IMG_7823Today we discuss the latest Disney news and then we talk about our experience at Toy Story Land! I recently visited Toy Story Land to get a first hand look at everything and experience as much as it has to offer. I give my thoughts on Slinky dog dash, Alien Swirling saucers, Woody’s Lunchbox and the overall theme of the land.

Link: Original Toy Story Land Concept Art

But first, here are the news topics we discussed:

  • Projection mapping technology coming to Disney hotel rooms?
  • The new restaurant coming to the Japan pavilion is under construction
  • Candlelight processional narrators anounced
  • Company-wide network outage causes issues with my Disney experience app
  • New casting announced for Star Wars Episode 9
  • Expedition Everest could be getting the much needed refurb that it deserves
  • Walt Disney World cast member tragically dies
  • Disney announces some changes to upcoming movies

 

Today’s news topics include:

  • Justice department approves of Disney’s bid for 20th Century Fox
  • Nets have been placed above walkways on Swiss Family Treehouse
  • $299 event at Pixar Pier…was it worth the price?
  • The Disney Play App is now available
  • Toy Story Land opening day saw large crowds
  •  Disney is working on new technology to simulate Star Wars laser blasts
  •  It’s rumored that  Disney is also working on hologram technology for Galaxy’s Edge
  •  Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy to open at Hollywood Studios in 2019
  • New Image Unveiled for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
  • Incredibles 2 holds the number 2 spot at the box office
  •  New permits reveal how Star Wars hotel will connect to Galaxy’s Edge
  •  New photos suggest that construction is beginning on Mission Space restaurant
  • Disney’s Magical Express buses will get a new look
  • New interactive Coco exhibit debuts at the Mexico pavilion

Today’s News topics include:

  • Disney announces the new heads of Pixar and Disney Animation studios
  • Fox approves of Disney’s newest bid for 20th Century Fox
  • Lucasfilm denies rumors that Star Wars spin off films have been put on hold
  • Pixar Pier opens at Disney’s California Adventure
  • World of Color delays return at least until the end of the year
  • Toy Story Land opening this week
  • First Skyliner vehicle spotted on Disney property
  • Frozen Ever After will be duplicated in Hong Kong and Paris
  • Inside out attraction coming to Pixar Pier
  • Fourth of July fireworks schedule for Magic Kingdom
  • Person suing Disney for plagiarism for Inside Out script

This week’s news topics include:

  • Disney Considers having John Lasseter return
  • Toy Story Magic Bands released
  • It is rumored that Disney Cruise Line is looking to buy a second private Island
  • Toy Story Midway Mania is back at full capacity at Hollywood Studios
  • Main Street theater project is on indefinite hold and no long in future plans
  • New details on the space themed restaurant at EPCOT
  • Update on Disney Skyliner construction
  • Solo: A Star Wars story has a fairly low score among critics
  • Galaxy’s Edge opening time frame announced for Disney Land and Disney World
  • 2017 Them Park Attendance numbers have been released.

Today’s news topics include:

  • New Construction projects for Magic Kingdom Area and EPCOT area
  • Maleficent Dragon Catches fire during the Festival of Fantasy parade
  • Whispering Canyon at Wilderness Lodge is toning down their shenanigans
  • Talking Mickey at Town Square Theater is now silent
  • Toy Story Midway Mania will close for a week in June
  • New Signature restaurant coming to the Japan pavilion
  • New dates added for the Disney After Hours event at Magic Kingdom (See my Review here)
  • Tony’s Town Square restaurant has some new menu items.
  • Sifi Dine-in Theater also as new menu items
  • Coronado Springs construction update

These Stories and More!

Today’s news topics include:

  • Avenger’s Infinity War reaches 1 Billion faster than any movie in history
  • First look at Alien Swirling Saucers
  • Animatronic Wheezy is added to the end of Slinky Dog Dash
  • Disney previews some Toy Story Land Merchandise
  • Mobile Ordering is coming to Disneyland
  • Limited Edition Toy Story Land Magic Bands released
  • Paradise Pier hotel’s Pixar overlay has started
  • Disney Confirm’s Night of Joy will not return in the Future
  • Guardian’s of the Galaxy construction update ad EPCOT
  • Construction begins in the old WDW  STOLport site  (mentioned video)
  • New Lost and Found Process coming to Walt Disney World
  • New Character coming to Disney Junior Breakfast at Hollywood and Vine
  • Disney World is going to offer fast pass packages for one day tickets
  • John Boyega gives a hint at the timeline of Star Wars Episode 9
  • Slinky Dog Dash Fast Passes are going fast at the 60 day mark

Today’s news stories include:

  • Free Dinning is released!
  • Toy Story Entrance sign is set in place
  • Incredi-coaster train cars revealed
  • New Bus stops at Caribbean Beach
  • Bus wait times now available on the My Disney Experience App
  • New Menu Items at Contempo Cafe
  • the line up for the Eat to the beat concert series has been announced

In today’s episode, we continue where we left off in our tour of Disney’s Hollywood studios. We cover Grand Avenue, Commissary Lane, Pixar Place and the Animation courtyard. We also preview Toy Story Land and go through the menu at Woody’s Lunchbox (the new quick service location that is opening soon). If you aren’t familiar with the series…Every Friday we have been taking a walk-through of every land at the Walt Disney World parks and discuss the past and present rides, attractions, shows, shopping and dinning options that are available. Next Friday we will wrap up Hollywood Studios!

In today’s news episode of Traveling With The Mouse we cover the following topics

  • The 2nd Trailer for Solo: A Star Wars Story has been released
  • Toy Story 4 release date confirmed
  • Kristen Bell confirms that she has recorded her part in Frozen 2
  • Pandora Utility Suit debuts at Animal Kingdom
  • The Grand Floridian cancels 30th anniversary gala
  • Marvel has released the first clip from Infinity War
  • Crossroads Shopping Center by Disney World to Close

 

In today’s episode we talk about the Grand Floridian! We begin the episode with a little news by talking about the new Fast Pass tiers for Hollywood Studios once Toy Story Land opens on June 30th. After that we do a detailed review of the Grand Floridian. We talk about the Rooms, Shopping, Dinning, and the atmosphere of the resort.

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Today’s news topics include:

Plus we give our thoughts to a theory that the Star Wars hotel will be operated like a cruise ship.

Today’s Disney news topics include:

  • Toy story land’s opening date
  • Minnie Van service price increase
  • Black Panther has major box office success
  • New concept art for Disneyland’s new hotel
  • Talking Mickey at the Magic Kingdom may have an official closing date

Happy New Year! Today we start off the new year by previewing all of the new Disney related things coming in 2018. We preview what things we know are coming to the Disney Parks this year. specifically, Toy Story Land in Walt Disney World and Pixar Pier in Disney’s California Adventure Park.  We also preview the new Disney movies that will hit theaters this year. What are you most looking forward to in 2018?