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Episode 33: The Times They Are A-Changing

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We start the second of our two news-heavy episodes with offering our support to those who are and have been suffering under the racial tension occurring within the nation. We then give our usual updates on Disney + viewing, bouncing between a Documentary, a classic cartoon, and the “next, next, next gen” of High School Musical-style film. Our news for the week dives into the exclusive Passholder experience during Universal Studio Orlando’s opening dates. Following this, Disney Parks divulges some more of the changes expected to come as they plan their re-opening, while making a major announcement regarding (among other things) temporary removal of the FastPass system.

Episode Links

Black Lives Matter Info (And Related Links)
https://linktr.ee/blacklivesmatter

Universal Open to Passholders
https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020/06/03/were-live-at-the-reopening-of-universal-orlandos-theme-parks/

Disney Parks Updates – Pt 1
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/05/an-update-on-walt-disney-world-resort-reservations/

Disney Parks Updates – Pt 2
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/experience-updates/annual-passes/

Major Disney Experience Changes?
https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2020/06/02/disney-may-use-the-pandemic-as-the-excuse-to-finally-overhaul-fastpass-and-extra-magic-hours

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Episode 32: Universal Goes First

Posted on October 22, 2020 by MouseEarsandWishes Breaking News Disney Disney Plus Travel Universal Studios Orlando

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We start the episode off with some more updates on how life and work in Quarantine is being affected, now that things seem to be opening up. Following this we give a quick recap of shows we’ve watched from our Disney + queue. In the news, Disney unveils a new webpage with details on changes to future visits, and we get details on how re-opening amid the Pandemic will look when visiting Universal Studios Orlando. This is the first of two news-heavy episodes. We look forward to resuming our discussion segment in Episode 34!

Episode Links

Info on Flying
https://www.erinbromage.com/post/flying-in-the-age-of-covid-19

Disney Springs Open Areas
https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020/05/27/the-world-of-disney-is-reopening-in-disney-springs-today-and-its-already-crazy-busy/

Disney Phased Re-Opening Plans
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/05/plans-unveiled-for-the-phased-reopening-of-walt-disney-world-resort-theme-parks-resort-hotels-and-disney-stores/

Experience Updates – World of Magic
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/experience-updates/

Disney Springs Mobile Ordering Changes
https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020/05/27/mobile-order-has-changed-at-walt-disney-world-counter-service-restaurants-find-out-how-here/

Universal Re-Opening Details
https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/theme-parks-reopening-heres-what-that-means-for-your-visit

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Episode 31: Making Today a Perfect Day

Posted on October 9, 2020 by MouseEarsandWishes Breaking News Coronavirus Disney Disney Springs Health & Safety Magic Kingdom Universal Studios Orlando

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Surprisingly, we have another news-filled week again! Mice Chat covers our tenth week in Quarantine, with some updates for our potential trip in July. In the news, we once again hear from our girl Carlye Wisel, who updates us on a major leadership change within Disney. We also take a deep dive into the finally re-opened Disney Springs, and get a POV on what was being offered that first day. A final piece of news informs us that Universal announced its plans to re-open as well, and gives some insight on what they intend to do regarding Health and Safety practices. Wrapping up the episode we take a nostalgic trip to pre-pandemic and what we would do during an ultimate visit to Magic Kingdom.

Discussion Timestamp: 0:55:21

Episode Links

Carlye Wisel Article
https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/theme-parks-reopen-disney-springs-universal-orlando-citywalk

Re-Opening Day at Disney Springs
https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020/05/20/photos-and-tips-our-full-experience-from-disney-springs-reopening-day/

Universal Opening Date
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/05/a-message-about-disney-parks-from-chief-medical-officer-dr-pamela-hymel/

Carlye Instagram Post
https://www.instagram.com/p/CAdujK4nDZv/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

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Episode 29: Top Tier Table Service

Posted on July 30, 2020 by MouseEarsandWishes Breaking News Disney Disney Plus Shanghai Disney Travel

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Mice Chat covers a couple things this week as we had some more Disney Plus viewing, (does Teen Beach Movie live up to the Disney Musical hype?), followed by enjoying an unexpected gift from the cast of a favorite park show! After giving a brief update on potential vacations, we dive into the news – both in Florida and in Disney Shanghai. We wrap up the episode with another bracket – can these two disneyphiles agree on which is the best Table Service Restaurant?

Bracket Results

If you would like to see the results of our bracket, check the link to the spoiler image, below!

MEaWP – Episode 29 – Table Service Bracket

https://imgur.com/Wa7IqeJ Table Service Bracket

Episode Links

The Festival of the Lion King Cast Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMx6HiTM4c0

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/05/its-time-for-magic-shanghai-disneyland-begins-phased-reopening-on-may-11/

Shanghai Disney Resort Preparing to Open Video
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_1BP8yjAlZ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Angelique Magique Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/angeliquemagique/

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/05/a-message-about-disney-parks-from-chief-medical-officer-dr-pamela-hymel/

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/05/disney-springs-begins-phased-reopening-on-may-20//

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Episode 20: A Toast to the West Coast

Posted on April 4, 2020 by MouseEarsandWishes Adventureland Breaking News Disney Disney California Adventure Disney Plus Food & Wine Festival Special Events Television

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We keep it brief for this week’s Mice Chat, with some short opinions on a couple of episodes from some of the exciting new series that can be found on Disney+. Many big things are happening in the news this week as a major change happens in Disney leadership, the Corona epidemic starts to affect Disney, and some eventful things happen with a couple rides in Disney World! We take a break from our newest Disney Park Exploration series to explore the Food & Wine Festival at Disney California Adventure.

DISCLAIMER: This podcast was recorded prior to the news that all Disney parks had closed due to the Coronavirus outbreak. We hope you are all staying healthy and safe!

Episode Links

https://variety.com/2020/biz/news/bob-chapek-bob-iger-disney-ceo-succeed-1203515498/

https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/28/business/tokyo-disney-coronavirus/index.html

https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/27/us/disney-jungle-cruise-boat-trnd/index.html

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/03/next-stop-adventure-its-opening-day-for-mickey-minnies-runaway-railway-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/02/2020-disney-california-adventure-food-wine-festival-expand-your-palate-starting-today/

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/02/foodie-guide-to-disney-california-adventure-food-wine-festival-2020/

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/02/2020-disney-california-adventure-food-wine-festival-the-merchandise-menu/

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Episode 10: The Disney Holiday Wrap-Up

Posted on December 26, 2019 by MouseEarsandWishes Animal Kingdom Breaking News Disney DisneyWorld Hollywood Studios Jingle Bell Jingle BAM!

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Can you believe it? We’ve reached 10 episodes! That’s ten weeks spent recording and editing – and loving every minute of it! This week’s episode is another fairly even split, with the first half covering the remainder of the important news – including two unfortunate incidents at Magic Kingdom, an update on “infantile” Star Wars merch, Disney movie milestones, and resort/DVC news. The second half covers what to do during the holidays in the final two parks in our Holiday In the Parks series – Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom.

To the listeners and fans, to all the family and friends who have subscribed and given us encouragement as we go along, THANK YOU! We are overjoyed to share our Disney passion with you all.