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If it’s Disney, Tom and Michelle talk about it. Disney Movies, Disney Parks, Disney Cruise Line, runDisney, Star Wars & Marvel. They love it all! Join them for fun discussions, reviews, and tips to help you with your next Disney visit or vacation.
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2 days ago
2 days ago
1hr 14 min
One of the most unexpected benefits of our recent Disney Destiny sailing was the connections we made with some fantastic Disney Content Creators while onboard. On this week’s episode, we have some of our favorite new friends joining us. Yep. We're talking all about Capturing Disney Magic: A Conversation with Krause Mouse Adventures. Rachael and Alan tell us all about how their love for all things Disney began and how it evolved into a fantastic, family-filled YouTube channel. They also share some of their favorite past adventures and, of course, we get their opinion on the recent cruise we shared with them.
Be sure to check out their amazing Krause Mouse Adventures YouTube Channel and definitely like & subscribe!
Disney Stories of the Week
Once we complete our time discussing Capturing Disney Magic: A Conversation with Krause Mouse Adventures, it’s time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we tell you all about a couple of upcoming documentaries that are coming to Disney+. One that we knew at least a little something about. Another that was a bit of a surprise but definitely will bring with it more than a spoonful of sugar. We also share a few interesting Marvel details that came out of San Diego Comic Con this weekend.
Jul 19, 2026
Jul 19, 2026
1hr 20 min
60 Years of Storytelling in New Orleans Square
It's a huge anniversary week for one of our favorite Disneyland locations. So, this week, we're celebrating it and 60 Years of Storytelling in New Orleans Square. Michelle, once again, share's her always amazing research as we take a deep dive into this land that immerses you right into The Big Easy. So grab your beads, put on that mask and be sure to watch out for The Shadow Man as we take you on a stroll down right through The Happiest Place On Earth and on into Bourbon Street.
Disney Stories of the Week
Once we complete our time looking at 60 Years of Storytelling in New Orleans Square, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we tell you when you'll be able to check out the brand new animation focused Disney Hollywood Studios space that is near and dear to our hearts. We discuss details about the newly released schedule for next month's D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. We also share all the fun that's in store for you if you're heading to D23 Day at Disneyland.
Jul 12, 2026
Jul 12, 2026
1hr 32 min
We continue our recap of our recent sailing aboard one of Disney Cruise Line's newest ships. That's right! It's A Date With Disney Destiny - Part 2! In Part 1, we told you all about our first 3 days on this spectacular ship. This time, we discuss the final 4 days for our fabulous 7-night cruise. We share our amazing port experiences from the ship's first-ever visits to Puerto Rico & St. Maarten. And we take you on a tour of the phenomenal lounges, food and entertainment we checked out onboard. That includes, our thoughts on it's new Broadway-Style show; Disney's Hercules. Find out what we thought about the entire sailing and where this vessel ranks on our list of DCL Ships.
Disney Stories of the Week
Once we complete our time exploring A Date With Disney Destiny - Part 2, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we discuss the large haul of Emmy Nominations received by the Walt Disney Company. Many of those include some for some of our favorite shows & specials. We also share some info you may want to know about an upcoming closing coming to the Disneyland Resort that may be important to you if you're a DVC member.
Jul 5, 2026
Jul 5, 2026
1hr 35 min
A Date With Disney Destiny - Part 1
We just returned from 7 glorious nights at sea aboard one of Disney Cruise Line's newest ships and we have so much to share about it. So much that it will take multiple shows to do it. So, let's start at the beginning with A Date With Disney Destiny - Part 1. We recap the first few days of our sailing including the many spaces, lounges and entertainment aboard this gorgeous ship themed to Disney Heroes & Villains. We'll discuss what we absolutely loved and where we felt there could be some improvement. We'll also tell you about an afternoon an evening that may have included our favorite 4 to 5 hour period of entertainment that we've experienced aboard any Disney Cruise Ship, EVER!
Disney Stories of the Week
Once we complete our time exploring A Date With Disney Destiny - Part 1, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we discuss The Happiest Place On Earth receiving their 1 Billionth guest. We also share details about a few more exciting panels you'll have the chance to experience at this year's D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.
Jun 28, 2026
Jun 28, 2026
1hr 34 min
Our 8th Anniversary Celebration
We started this show in June of 2018 and each year since we hold a little party to commemorate another year of our podcast. And that happens to be this week. It’s Our 8th Anniversary Celebration. We take a fun look back at the previous year of this show along and share some truly wonderful messages from so many of you. We also look at what’s to come in year 9 of the podcast. Whether this is the first time you’ve experienced our show or you’ve been listening for 8+ years, just know we appreciate you and can’t thank you enough for your love and support.
Disney Stories of the Week
Once we complete our revisit of Our 8th Anniversary Celebration, it’s time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we discuss the many seasonal experiences coming to the Disney Parks this Winter as we cross over the Halfway to the Holidays mark on the calendar. Also, even though we wrapped up the Year of Lin about a year ago, we never shy away from sharing more Lin-Manuel Miranda stories. This week, we have a big one for you.
Jun 21, 2026
Jun 21, 2026
1hr 16 min
The Great American Road Trip - Without Ever Leaving the Disney Parks
We're getting an early start to the celebration of the United States of America's 250th birthday with a classic journey to many of the country's incredible locations. However, we're doing it in a little different way. We'll bring you along for The Great American Road Trip - Without Ever Leaving the Disney Parks. We'll share some of the iconic U.S. locations that you can get a taste of during your next vacation and explore the breathtaking actual locations that inspired them. So hop in, fasten your seat belt and get ready to hit the road and celebrate Americana without ever needing to stop for gas.
Disney Stories of the Week
Once we complete our journey on The Great American Road Trip - Without Ever Leaving the Disney Parks it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share the great musical lineup coming to the Eat to the Beast series at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. We also discuss a couple of new locations getting set to open at Disney's Boardwalk. And we tell you all about the great spaces to splash & play that you'll have a chance to experience at Walt Disney World's next amazing resort.
Jun 14, 2026
Jun 14, 2026
56 min
Disney B-Sides - Part 1
We've mentioned it several times. You've told us some of your favorite episodes are our music focused shows. Whether it's Our 5 Favorite lists or our Hits We Wish Were Disney Songs, you've made it clear you really enjoy episodes that are filled with Disney Tunes. So, this week, we're bringing you another one. And, this time, it's a brand new series we're calling Disney B-Sides. We pick three Disney Musicals and share which songs would be released as the hit single, and which songs would make the flip-side of the 45 to complement it. AKA, the B-Side! For part one of this series, we've decided to choose our favorite A-Side & B-Side songs from Hecules, Beauty & the Beast and High School Musical. Play along and see if you would be adding our singles to your record collection.
Disney Stories of the Week
Once we complete our discussion of Disney B-Sides - Part 1, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we tell you about another incredible and well-deserved honor for a trailblazing Disney Legend.
Jun 7, 2026
Jun 7, 2026
1hr 17 min
The Most Magical Ballgame On Earth - Our Banana Ball Adventure at Walt Disney World
Last weekend, we traveled to vacation destination Where Dreams Come True for another just over 24 hour visit. This time, however, it was not all about the attractions, the food and the Disney Characters. Instead, we went to experience a unique sporting event that was making it's inaugural appearance in Orlando and we're telling you all about it. That's right! This week's show is all about The Most Magical Ballgame On Earth - Our Banana Ball Adventure at Walt Disney World. We'll share all the fun and excitement we experienced as the Party Animals took on the Loco Beach Coconuts at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Find out our thoughts on this new type of "baseball" that's sweeping the nation. Did it live up to they hype? We'll tell you in this episode.
Banana Ball wasn't our only new experience we explored on this quick Walt Disney World visit. We also made our first stay at Animal Kingdom Lodge - Jambo House and traveled to EPCOT to check out Soarin' Across America. We discuss our thoughts on both of these new experiences in the episode.
Disney Stories of the Week
Once we complete our time talking about The Most Magical Ballgame On Earth - Our Banana Ball Adventure at Walt Disney World, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we talk about all the Halloween Time fun coming to Disneyland this Fall. Speaking of not-so-scary details, we also share the backstory behind the new Monsters Inc themed land heading to Disney's Hollywood Studios.
May 31, 2026
May 31, 2026
1hr 23 min
5 Keys To A Smooth Disney Cruise Embarkation Day
We're now within 30 days of our next journey on the high-seas. With that vacation being so close, it has us thinking a lot about that first day onboard. So, this week, we thought we'd share some of our favorite ways to make that day go as easily as possible. That's right! We're sharing 5 Keys To A Smooth Disney Cruise Embarkation Day. We'll tell you everything we've learned, including some past mistakes, so you can go into that first day with Captains Minnie & Mickey like a seasoned pro.
Disney Stories of the Week
Once we complete our 5 Keys To A Smooth Disney Cruise Embarkation Day portion of the show, it's time for our Disney Stories of the Week. There's a great big beautiful tomorrow coming to a classic Walt Disney World attraction. We tell you all about it and discuss our thoughts on the changes. We also share details of several Disney Cruise Line policy changes that might affect your next cruise.
May 24, 2026
May 24, 2026
1hr 21 min
Muppets, Mandalorians & The Millennium Falcon
This week, we were lucky enough to take a quick trip to the Walt Disney World Resort. While the visit was brief, we packed a lot of stuff in including several new additions to one of our favorite parks. That's right! For this episode, we're talking all about Muppets, Mandalorians & The Millennium Falcon - Our Day at Disney Hollywood Studios. We'll share our thoughts on the changeover to Rock 'n' Rollercoaster Starring The Muppets and the new Mandalorian focused version of Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run. We also discuss the newly reimagined Animation Courtyard and tell you why it may be our favorite spot in that park.
Oh, but that isn't the end of our discussion about things from A Galaxy Far, Far Away. We also give you our spoiler-free review of The Mandalorian & Grogu. Find our what we thought about the first Star Wars film to hit the big screen in nearly 7 years.
Disney Stories of the Week
Once we complete our Muppets, Mandalorians & The Millennium Falcon segments, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share details about a big anniversary for one of our favorite enchanted Disneyland locations. Speaking of The Happiest Place On Earth, we also tell you about some good news for those looking to split time between Disneyland and Disney California Adventure on their next visit.