Jon and I prepare you for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas party. We talk about our experiences from our times going to the party. We list out our favorite things about it and give our advice on how to maximize your time. Are you planning to go this year? Let us know.
Today Jon and I talk about one of the longest running stage shows at Walt Disney World, the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Review. This is a show that Jon and I have both done multiple times over the years and we have always enjoyed it. This show has been entertaining guests for over 43 years now. We talk about what we love about the show and we give our review of the food as well. We also let you know if we think it is worth it to take young children to this show. Let us know what you think about the Hoop-Dee-Doo!
Today we reveal our favorite places to shop at Walt Disney World. We give your our thoughts on the best shopping locations at all of the parks as well as the resorts and Disney Springs. Our favorite shops are typically ones that have unique merchandise, have excellent theming, or a great location. Some shops may even have all 3! Speaking of Shopping, TODAY (11/3/2017) is the last day to get 20% off your order of Traveling With The Mouse gear at our Spreadshirt store. Use the coupon code 20wishes to get your discount!
Today we talk about one of our favorite things at Walt Disney World, The Electric Water Pageant. We simply call it The Water Show. Jon and I have memories of this show almost as far back as we can remember. The Electric Water Pageant started operating in late October of 1971 and has changed a few times over the years. Jon and I talk about the 2 versions that we remember most from our childhood up to current day. For those who don’t know much about it, we also give some details on when and where to catch this unique and free show. Let us know what you think about it!
In this episode, I talk about my recent trip to Walt Disney World with my one month old son. I do a mini review of some of the products that I used in the parks. I especially liked using the Dad Shirt from Lalabu. I lost count of how many people came up to me just to ask about it. I also do a quick review of the baby care centers and reveal which one was my favorite. Thanks for listening and If you want to help support the show, visit our store on spreadshirt.com. If you make a purchase between Today (10/30/17) and November 3rd 2017 you can save 20% on your order with the coupon code: 20wishes
Today we narrow down the top 10 attractions at Walt Disney World that are not at Disneyland. We took rides from all four Disney World parks and narrowed them down to our top 10. We found it very difficult to pick a number 1 attraction from this list. We could have easily made a case for all 10 of them! What is your favorite attraction at WDW that is not at DL? Let us know.
In today’s episode, I give my review of my recent stay at the Swan & Dolphin resort. I talk about my experience booking the room and Jon and I go over some of the differences are between these hotels and Disney operated hotels. I talk about some details of the rooms and the dining options at the Swan and Dolphin. (One of the meals I had here was outstanding!) This was my first experience at this resort and overall I would recommend giving it a try. Tune in to this episode for all of the details.
In this episode we narrow down the attractions that are at Disneyland but are not at Walt Disney World. We decide on a top 10 and discuss what of those attractions make our top 5. As I say in the episode, if you haven’t been to Disneyland…Jon and I give you 10 reasons why you need to go. What attractions made your list? Let us know.
In this episode of Traveling with the mouse, we break from our typical format of focusing on a single subject and we talk about some recent Disney related news items. We give our thoughts on the Star Wars The Last Jedi trailer, Bob Iger once again announcing his retirement date, New interactive character meet and greets that Disneyland has been testing and much more. Let us know what you think of this format. We are considering doing a “News” show once a month.
It’s that time of year again…in this episode we give our thoughts on Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween party. Is it worth the ever increasing price? We give you our opinions as well a complete overview of the party. Let us know what you think. Is the party worth it to you? Why or Why not?
In this part 2 episode on the Disney Cruise line, Jon continues to take us through his experiences on Disney Cruises. We begin by comparing staterooms between Disney and other cruise lines. Next we discuss the amenities that Disney includes in their cruises. Jon then talks about his experiences on Castaway Cay (Disney’s Private Island). He also discusses the dinning and entertainment options available on Disney Cruises. Let us know your thoughts. podcast@travelingwiththemouse.com
Today Jon talks about his experiences with Disney cruise line. He gives us his tips on when to book and discusses how Disney compares to other cruise lines. He talks about why going on a Disney cruise keeps you wanting more. If you are considering going on a Disney cruise for the first time like I am, then this is the episode for you. Stay tuned for Part 2!
Today’s Episode is all about the Walt Disney World Monorail. Jon and I talk about our experiences with the monorail from when we were kids. We then talk about some of our recent experiences with some of the maintenance issues that we have noticed over the past few years. We conclude the episode talking about the future of the WDW monorail and what we hope to see change in the near future. Let us know what you think about the monorail. podcast@travelingwiththemouse.com
Help support the show by getting your self some Traveling with the Mouse official gear! Visit our spread-shirt store by October 18th and receive 15% off your order!
We are back! In this episode we take an in depth look at Disney’s Polynesian Village & Bungalows. We talk about our many past experiences staying at this resort and we cover everything from transportation to shopping. If you are at all interested in staying at the Polynesian in the future then this is the episode for you. Let us know if you would like for us to do more in depth resort episodes. We hope you enjoy the show!
In our 15th episode we discuss the pros and cons of staying on property and off property at Walt Disney World. Jon talks about his experiences staying at hotels located off property. We list out what we think are the best things about staying at good neighbor hotels. The discussion then leads to what we believe are the best things about staying at a Disney resort. What are your thoughts on staying on property and off property? Let us know podcast@travelingwiththemouse.com
In this episode we talk about the competition between Disney and Universal Studios. Who is it more of a competition for? Who has the upper hand? We discuss those questions and more…Send us your comments to podcast@travelingwiththemouse.com
In Episode 13 we go through a list of attractions at Walt Disney World that are rumored to get updates in the near future. We give our thoughts on what will change as well as what we hope will change. What changes would you like to see? Let us know podcast@travelingwiththemouse.com
We conclude our comparison of Disneyland attractions with Walt Disney World attractions. Which park came out ahead? You’ll have to listen to find out. Send us your feedback Podcast@travelingwiththemouse.com
In this episode Jon and I compare some of the most popular attractions that are both at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. We give our opinions on which versions are better and why. We had so much fun discussing this topic that we are dividing it into two episodes. (Check out Episode 12 for Part 2). Let us know if you agree or disagree with our picks. Thanks for Listening.