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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Touring Plans AtMousePhere (a little outdated but still cool!)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 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/

Intro/Outro: https://scottholmesmusic.com

Episode 12: A New Disney Decade

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Disney Disney Plus DisneyWorld FastPass Hollywood Studios Movies New Years Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

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We are back with our final episode of 2019, where we instead flip the focus on upcoming 2020. For housekeeping, we have a small update to our April trip, and give a spoiler-free review of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Our news items for 2020 include a potential FastPass Upcharge system to be rolled out alongside Disney’s trip planning application, some of the movies and shows coming to screens this year, and information regarding the Avenger’s Campus which is set to open this summer in Disney California Adventure. Our final 2019 show comes to a close with a discussion that focuses on some of our New Year’s “resolutions” (strictly Disney-related)!

Finally: we would be remiss if we didn’t take a moment to reflect on our year, and how far we’ve come in so short a time, and say THANK YOU to all the friends and family who have supported us on this endeavor! Your encouragement is always appreciated. Here’s to a great year, and another on the horizon. Happy New Year, everyone!

Episode Links

https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2019/12/31/the-long-rumored-upcharge-fastpass-program-at-wdw-looks-like-its-finally-about-to-launch

https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2019/02/05/disney-now-has-a-way-for-you-to-blow-12000-a-day-at-the-parks

https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/1/21045415/wandavision-release-date-2020-disney-plus-marvel-infinity-saga

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/12/disney-parks-blog-weekly-recap-disneyparkslive-streaming-new-years-eve-fireworks-at-walt-disney-world-resort-celebrating-at-the-parks-and-more/

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Episode 11: Our 2019 Favorites

Posted on January 3, 2020 by Disney DisneyWorld Flower & Garden Festival Garden Rocks! Movies

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Welcome, listeners, to episode 11! We’d like to wish you all a very happy Holiday Season! This week’s episode is a little shorter, but still packed with greatness! For news, we start by touching on what went well on-screen this year, and what was flopped. Then, we eagerly delve into the upcoming lineup for the “Garden Rocks” Concert series at the 2020 Flower & Garden Festival. After the news, with the holiday season in full effect, and the end of the year fast approaching, we wanted to take some time to recap some of our “favorites” from 2019.

Speaking of 2019 favorites; we’d like to give a big shout-out to all our followers, family, and friends! Thank you for supporting us in our passion, as we continue to share our Disney journey! 2019 has been a wonderful year, and we can’t wait to see what 2020 will bring!

Episode Links

https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/23/media/disney-2019-year-end/index.html

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/star_wars_the_rise_of_skywalker#contentReviews

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/12/27th-epcot-international-flower-garden-festival-to-welcome-spring-with-new-garden-rocks-talent-topiaries-and-more-march-4-june-1-2/

Intro/Outro: https://scottholmesmusic.com

Episode 10: The Disney Holiday Wrap-Up

Posted on December 26, 2019 by 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.

Episode Links

https://wdwnt.com/2019/12/video-shows-guests-on-stage-damaging-props-on-carousel-of-progress-at-magic-kingdom/

https://blogmickey.com/2019/12/breaking-fire-in-storybook-circus-displaces-character-meet-and-greets-closes-big-top-souvenirs-at-magic-kingdom/

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/baby-yoda-mandalorian-official-toys-from-hasbro-now-available-but-wont-ship-until-may-2019-12-13/

https://www.cnbc.com/2019/12/15/frozen-2-is-now-disneys-6th-billion-dollar-movie-of-2019.html

https://www.disneytouristblog.com/dvc-resale-restrictions/

https://www.wdwinfo.com/disney-resorts/disney-riviera-resort/

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/12/foodie-guide-to-holidays-2019-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/10/celebrate-the-holidays-at-disneys-hollywood-studios-with-the-2019-jingle-bell-jingle-bam-dessert-party/

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/11/take-a-first-look-disneys-animal-kingdoms-tree-of-life-awakens-for-the-holidays/

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/11/new-holiday-projections-decor-more-debut-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/

Intro/Outro: https://scottholmesmusic.com

Episode 9: Entirely Too Much News!

Posted on December 20, 2019 by Disney DisneyWorld EPCOT Hollywood Studios Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway

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In our ninth episode, we are faced with an unexpected dilemma – too much news, too little time! Without any ado, we jump right into it. Most of the news fits into two categories: things that are now available to the public, and things that will soon be available. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is finally open, and will be soon followed by Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway railway. Things to note are new films, adventures, and restaurants that are coming to EPCOT. Similarly, Hollywood Studios is gaining restaurants and a theater — and we hear of a “Galactic Starcruiser” looming in the distance.

In case they haven’t heard it enough, our listeners, friends, and family are what keep us going through all of this. Thank you all so much for the love and support, and for letting us know you’re listening!

Episode Links

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdSmYD_2B84

Credit: Jen Lewis on Twitter

https://www.wdwinfo.com/walt-disney-world/a-guide-to-riding-star-wars-rise-of-the-resistance/

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/12/mickey-minnies-runaway-railway-set-to-open-march-4-2020-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/

https://https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/12/first-look-inside-remys-ratatouille-adventure-at-epcot/

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/12/new-details-dates-revealed-for-upcoming-disney-parks-experiences-including-mickey-minnies-runaway-railway-star-wars-galactic-starcruiser/

hhttps://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/12/new-details-revealed-on-restaurants-coming-to-epcot-and-disneys-hollywood-studios/

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/12/disneys-ducktales-world-showcase-adventure-announced-for-play-disney-parks-mobile-app-at-epcot/

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/12/just-announced-mickey-shorts-theater-debuts-march-2020-in-disneys-hollywood-studios/

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/12/star-wars-galactic-starcruiser-update-dec-2019/

Intro/Outro: https://scottholmesmusic.com

Episode 8: Our Ideas For Disney

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Disney Plus DisneyWorld EPCOT EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Holidays Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

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Episode 8 is here at last! We start by giving thanks to a listener. Following this, our brief Disney + update sparks a discussion on where Disney gets their ideas. In the news, we remark on a Star Wars item that may or may not currently be on the shelf in Hollywood Studios. Nearby, the new Star Wars ride is set to have its opening live-streamed. In the meantime, Disney faces an anti-trust complaint overseas as a chart-topping box office movie finds success. The episode is finalized with a brief review of what one might do in EPCOT this year, during the winter holiday season.

It can’t be stressed enough: we are so thankful for all of our listeners, (both new and returning). Your positive feedback and well wishes warms our hearts, and continues to inspire us on this journey.

Episode Links

https://wdwnt.com/2019/12/photos-[SPOILER]-display-pops-up-in-keystone-clothier-as-we-anxiously-await-the-arrival-of-[SPOILER]-merchandise/

https://wdwnt.com/2019/12/disney-parks-to-livestream-star-wars-rise-of-the-resistance-dedication-ceremony-at-disneys-hollywood-studios-on-december-4th/

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/disney-hit-anti-trust-complaint-south-korea-frozen-2-monopoly-1258631

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/11/foodie-guide-to-epcot-international-festival-of-the-holidays-2019/

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/epcot/holiday-cookie-stroll/

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/11/new-2019-epcot-festival-of-the-holidays-merchandise-featuring-chip-n-dale-available-on-november-29/

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/candlelight-dinner-packages/

Intro/Outro: https://scottholmesmusic.com

Episode 4: Swooning Over Star Wars

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Disney DisneyLand DisneyWorld Hollywood Studios Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run Oga's Cantina Special Events Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Travel

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Hello, and welcome once again to our show! To make up for running over in last week’s episode, this week’s show is a little shorter! Our first bit of news is cause for celebration as a “bad call” mentioned last week gets reversed! Following this, we crack on with some “’tis the season”-al news, as well as briefly mention our F&WF experience in Disneyland. Rounding out the episode, we discuss our experience ‘not too long ago, in the state far far South’ — and how we were over the moon about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.

Finally, we really want to just say thank you, again, to everyone. It’s wonderful to know that there are so many of you out there who are interested in what we have to say! We hope you enjoy the show!

Episode Links

https://www.ocregister.com/2019/11/01/fuelrod-wont-move-forward-with-3-portable-charger-swapping-fee-at-disneyland-and-disney-world-disney-officials-say/

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/11/disney-parks-blog-weekly-recap-disneyparkslive-a-frozen-holiday-wish-castle-lightning-new-plant-based-dishes-now-available-at-walt-disney-world-resort-and-more/

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Episode 3: Food for Thought

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Animal Kingdom Disney DisneyWorld EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Special Events Star Tours - The Adventures Continue Travel

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Wonderful to see you all, again, thanks for lending us your ears! This week’s episode is a little longer: we just had SO much to talk about! We start with a little “housekeeping”; clearing up some things from last week’s episode, and looking to our trip on the horizon! Next, we voice our disapproval of the FuelRod debacle. Afterwards, our discussion turns to future updates to Star Tours in Hollywood Studios, and the return of a dining event to Animal Kingdom. The second half of the episode follows our take on some of the 2019 Food and Wine Festival booths, and wraps up with a story and request to all: Cast Members are people too — honor them with a Cast Compliment!

Thank you all, again, for your continued support! It means the world! Thanks for listening, we hope you enjoy!

Episode Links

https://wdwnt.com/2019/10/free-unlimited-swapping-at-fuelrod-kiosks-to-end-next-week-3-charger-swaps-coming-to-walt-disney-world/

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/10/disney-parks-blog-weekly-recap-exciting-updates-to-star-tours-the-adventures-continue-halloween-foodie-finds-at-disney-springs-and-more/

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/08/foodie-guide-to-the-2019-epcot-international-food-wine-festival/

Intro/Outro: https://scottholmesmusic.com

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