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Episode 23: Our AtMousePheric Adventure Through the Disney Parks

Posted on May 3, 2020 by Disney Disney Plus Television

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In this week’s Mice Chat, we give a brief update to our ever-shifting travel plans and give some more updates on our recently viewed Disney Plus shows, including the finale of the High School Musical trilogy! We also share a small bit of news on how Shanghai Disney is ‘testing the waters’ in soft-opening some non-park areas. “Tune in” to our discussion this week as Jenn and I review some of our favorite “AtMousePhere” musical themes that can be heard throughout the Disney parks. (In this instance, AtMousePhere music is any music that you wouldn’t strictly hear while riding a ride, but includes ambient music and queue music.)

Check out our YouTube channel for links to this and other episode-related playlists

Episode Links

https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2020/03/25/as-florida-finally-gets-serious-about-coronavirus-asian-theme-parks-are-starting-to-reopen

Touring Plans AtMousePhere (a little outdated but still cool!)
https://touringplans.com/blog/tag/atmousephere/

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/epcot/flower-garden-rocks-concert-series/

Our YouTube Playlist of the songs mentioned in Episode 23
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJbtmXqJDYV4ftGO0HPsMlYneRXd_ah5q

Intro/Outro: https://scottholmesmusic.com

Episode 22: The Great Disney Animated Movie Showdown

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Bracket-Style Tournament Disney Plus Movies Travel

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During our Mice Chat, we finally cover the closing of the Disney theme parks, and discuss what that could mean for our potential trip planning. We also update you on some of the shows and movies we ticked off our Disney watching list. While we continue to take a break from our tour of each of the parks, this weeks discussion topic is another bracketed competition; this time on the topic of our favorite Walt Disney Animation Studios film!

Bracket Results

No links to articles this week! But if you would like to see the results of our bracket, check the link to the spoiler image, below!

32 Walt Disney Animation Studio Films
https://imgur.com/24NKSHj Walt Disney Animation Studio Films Bracket

Episode Links

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Episode 21: Bees Will Buzz

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Disney DisneyLand DisneyWorld Flower & Garden Festival Magic Happens Movies Parade Trailer Universal Studios Orlando

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This week Mice Chat focuses on our reaction to the new parade “Magic Happens” which premiered at Disneyland park on February 28th. We also touch on what it might mean to cancel your upcoming Disney trip during this unprecedented time of pandemic. In the news, we enjoy a newly released Jungle Cruise trailer, and touch briefly on some of the things the Orlando Theme Parks are doing to promote health and safety at this time. Our big topic for discussion today revolves around the 2020 Flower Garden Festival, including the sights and tastes that can be experienced there.

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://www.cnet.com/news/disneys-jungle-cruise-trailer-shows-the-rock-and-emily-blunt-team-up-in-the-amazon/

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/disney-universal-studios-update-parks-coronavirus-preventative-measures-1283532

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/03/taste-your-way-around-the-2020-epcot-international-flower-garden-festival-starting-today/

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/02/foodie-guide-to-the-2020-epcot-international-flower-garden-festival/

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/02/2020-epcot-international-flower-garden-festival-merchandise-set-to-bloom-on-march-4/

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/epcot/flower-garden-rocks-concert-series/

Intro/Outro: https://scottholmesmusic.com

Episode 20: A Toast to the West Coast

Posted on April 4, 2020 by 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 19: Enter a World of Fantasy

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Castle Courtyard Disney DisneyWorld Fantasyland FastPass Hollywood Studios Magic Kingdom Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Television

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In this week’s Mice Chat, we give a brief update on the FastPasses for our upcoming April trip to Disney World, and take a deep dive into the Disney+ exclusive show “Encore!”. In the news segment, we share our reactions to some of the rumors that changes are coming to both Magic Kingdom and Hollywood studios – and update you on some of the new things coming with FastPass. Finally, we introduce part one of three of our Fantasyland discussion, as we welcome you all to the Castle Courtyard

DISCLAIMER: This podcast was recorded prior 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://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Travel/cinderella-castle-walt-disney-world-resort-royal-makeover/story?id=69049378

https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2020/02/17/new-rumor-points-to-pixar-pier-style-redo-heading-to-disneys-hollywood-studios

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/01/millennium-falcon-smugglers-run-added-to-fastpass-service-at-walt-disney-world-resort/

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/02/mickey-minnies-runaway-railway-adds-fastpass-service-for-visits-beginning-march-4/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fantasyland#Castle_Courtyard

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Episode 18: Our Favorite Disney World Attraction

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Bracket-Style Tournament DisneyWorld Valentine's Day

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We have a very special episode for you all this week, as we visit our dearest Disney-loving friends, Abbey and Evan! Mice Chat is short and sweet, and explores a Valentine’s Day-themed question: where we would each take our significant other for a romantic Anniversary or Valentine’s dinner? Following this, we host our first bracket-style tournament, where the four of us put 32 Disney World attractions head-to-head, and whittle them down to our ultimate shared favorite.

Episode Links

SPECIAL GUEST: ABBEY

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SPECIAL GUEST: EVAN

https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-yeatts-b4834887

OTHER LINKS

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Episode 17: There’s Always My Way

Posted on February 22, 2020 by Liberty Square Magic Kingdom Marvel Movies Television

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Mice Chat for this week focuses on some small changes to our upcoming trips. Lots of big news is covered this week, from a surprising film adaptation of a popular Broadway show, as well as some enticing news in the Marvel arena, both on TV and in the parks – which inspires some energized discussion of certain Marvel character’s futures! This week’s discussion brings us a few steps forward in time to the Colonial Era, as we explore the many attractions and food options Liberty Square has to offer – including a spooky favorite ride of Jenn’s, and one of our all-time-favorite never-before-mentioned (joking!) dining options.

Episode Links

https://www.cnet.com/news/disney-bringing-hamilton-movie-to-theaters-with-original-broadway-cast/

https://variety.com/2020/film/news/marvel-disney-plus-trailer-super-bowl-1203490311/

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/01/spider-man-swings-into-action-above-avengers-campus-at-disney-california-adventure-park/

http://www.disneyhistoryinstitute.com/2009/11/liberty-tree-storyonly-god-can-make.html

https://www.wdwinfo.com/disney-world/magic-kingdom/liberty-square.htm

Intro/Outro: https://scottholmesmusic.com

Episode 16: Comin’ Round the Mountains

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Big Thunder Mountain Disney Disney Mountains DisneyWorld Frontierland Magic Kingdom Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe Splash Mountain

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In this week’s Mice Chat, we begin with an update to the shows Stefan watched, followed by some great info on Disney Deals (this time more than a few days that are few and far between)! News this week covers a wide variety of topics; from international park shut-downs, to updates to various Star Wars franchises, and a sneak peek at the new Epcot nighttime show! Our discussion for the week brings us to the wildest part of the Magic Kingdom: Frontierland! Here we delve into the one place to get a bite, and what we think is the best way to ride a Disney roller coaster. Check out the links below for more details!

Episode Links

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/disney-stock-drops-wuhan-coronavirus-shuts-shanghai-hong-kong-parks-2020-1-1028847022

https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/star-wars-obi-wan-kenobi-disney-plus-premiere-date-1203478761/

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/01/millennium-falcon-smugglers-run-added-to-fastpass-service-at-walt-disney-world-resort/

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/01/getting-ready-for-harmonious-at-epcot/

https://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/magickingdom/fro-shops.htm

https://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/magickingdom/fro-shows.htm

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Episode 15: Here There Be Pirates

Posted on February 2, 2020 by Adventureland Disney DisneyLand DisneyWorld EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Movies

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Many things are covered in this week’s Mice Chat, including our brief review of Little Women, a correction regarding last week’s episode, and the opening of the Festival of the Arts in Disney World, and the Rise of the Resistance Ride in Disneyland. We keep the news short this week, touching on the new food to be found at Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland, and the surprise update to the France pavillion in Epcot. Continuing our new discussion series, this week we take a deep dive into the jungles of Adventureland, and what attractions, food, and fun await you there!

Episode Links

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/01/discover-new-galactic-food-and-merchandise-in-star-wars-galaxys-edge-at-disneyland-park/

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/01/first-look-new-sign-for-gusteaus-restaurant-just-installed-in-the-france-pavilion-at-epcot/

https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Society_of_Explorers_and_Adventurers

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Related Photos

Society of Explorers and Adventurers
Society of Explorers and Adventurers (SEA).
(From Left to Right): Harrison Hightower III, Prof. R. Blauerhimmel,
Lord Henry Mystic (seated) and Albert (Monkey), Doctor J.L. Baterista,
Merriweather Adam Pleasure, *Unnamed Member*,
Captain Mary Oceaneer, Charlton J. Taboret

Episode 14: The Beat on the Street

Posted on January 24, 2020 by DisneyLand Disneyland Lunar New Year Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

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We start off the episode this week with an ever-so-slight change to our episode format: from now on Housekeeping will be called Mice Chat! Also, Disneyland gets a little busier as their version of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance opens. Disneyland is also celebrating the start of this year’s Lunar New Year event, for the Year of the “Mouse”! Lastly, this week we also start a new discussion series, where we will be taking an in-depth look at each land in each of the parks, starting with Main Street, U.S.A!

Episode Links

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/01/get-resistance-ready-for-star-wars-rise-of-the-resistance-launching-jan-17-at-disneyland-park/

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/01/lunar-new-year-welcomes-year-of-the-mouse-starting-jan-17-at-disney-california-adventure-park/

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/01/foodie-guide-to-lunar-new-year-2020-at-disney-california-adventure-park/

https://www.wdwinfo.com/disney-world/magic-kingdom/main-street-usa.htm

https://touringplans.com/magic-kingdom/showtimes/date/2020-01-15

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