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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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Sunday Aug 31, 2025
Sunday Aug 31, 2025
Discussing The Origins of Walt Disney's True-Life Adventures with Didier Ghez
This week, we're blessed to have one of our favorite guests return to the podcast; author & historian Didier Ghez. You may remember the last time he was on the show, he was joined by his co-authors J.B. Kaufman & Ted Thomas to talk all about Walt Disney and El Grupo in Latin America. This time, our guest is flying solo to share the details from another of his amazing monographs. That's right! We spend the episode Discussing The Origins of Walt Disney's True-Life Adventures with Didier Ghez. He shares his inspiration for exploring many of the events that led to The Walt Disney Company creating this fascinating film series. One that built the foundation to many of the documentaries still being made today.
If you'd like to pick up your own copy of this spectacular monograph released by the Hyperion Historical Alliance, you can find it right here at Stuart Ng Books.
Disney Stories of the Week
Once we finish Discussing The Origins of Walt Disney's True-Life Adventures with Didier Ghez, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we tell you the casting details for a new Star Wars movie that is officially in the works. We also share a very wonderful and emotional story about Disney Cruise Line making the wishes come true for several special Italian children.
Sunday Aug 24, 2025
Sunday Aug 24, 2025
A Totally Awesome Discussion with James Eason-Garcia
This week, we're excited to share with you an interview that is one of our favorites from our more than 7 years of doing this show. We couldn't be more thrilled about the show and this episode's Totally Awesome Discussion with James Eason-Garcia. He's the Co-Executive Producer & Story Editor for Iron Man and His Awesome Friends which debuted on Disney Jr. & Disney+ just last week. He talks all about this fantastic new show and shares interesting behind-the-scenes stories. We also delve into many of the other fantastic projects he's worked on including Elena of Avalor & Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. More importantly, he's a fun, interesting and engaging person with a fantastic story to share. We know you're going to love this episode just as much as we do!
Disney Stories of the Week
Once we finish our Totally Awesome Discussion with James Eason-Garcia, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share our thoughts on the recently released glimpses into several reimagined Walt Disney World attractions including Rock 'n' Roller Coaster starring The Muppets, Big Thunder Mountain & Zootopia: Better Zoogether. We also tell you all about the new Disney Cruise Line itineraries you're going to want to look into if you're planning on sailing in late 2026 or early 2027.
Sunday Aug 17, 2025
Sunday Aug 17, 2025
Disney Assembling at The Happiest Place On Earth
We can't help but be thrilled when our friends visit our old stomping grounds. Our excitement level only increases when it's their first visit or their first in a long time. Both were in play this week for our friends Troy & Mimi from the Disney Assembled podcast. They just returned from a recent Disneyland visit and we're generous to share their time with us as we go Disney Assembling at The Happiest Place On Earth. They join us to share their impressions of Walt's original park and discuss many of the things they experienced during their recent vacation.
Disney Stories of the Week
Once we complete our time Disney Assembling at The Happiest Place On Earth with Troy & Mimi, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we discuss reservation day for the new, pirate-themed tavern coming to Magic Kingdom hitting treacherous waters. We also talk about some of the panels we're most excited for at the upcoming Destination D23 event at Walt Disney World. And we share a few of the new tasty treats we can't wait to sample at this year's EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival.
Sunday Aug 10, 2025
Sunday Aug 10, 2025
Our First-Ever Disney Vacation Club Member Cruise Recap
If you've been following us, you know we just had the opportunity to take part in a very special Disney Cruise Line sailing and we're excited to tell you all about it. That's right! This week we're sharing Our First-Ever Disney Vacation Club Member Cruise Recap. From the wonderful panels & phenomenal gifts to the spectacular interactions with celebrity guests, it was a sailing filled with amazing moments. We'll share all the core memories we made onboard with you. We'll also pass along the information to help you decide if you'd like to book one of these specialty sailings in the future.
Disney Stories of the Week
Once we complete Our First-Ever Disney Vacation Club Member Cruise Recap it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share details about the Disney Destiny's float-out and discuss the start of production on Disney Cruise Line's next amazing ship. We also talk all about the new pirate themed lounge coming to Magic Kingdom and when you'll get the chance to experience it.
Sunday Aug 03, 2025
Sunday Aug 03, 2025
If You Know, You Know - Disney Transportation
We continue our series about so many wonderful things that make our Disney vacations special that some may take for granted. And, this week, we're discussing the truly amazing ways you get to and from your park visits. That's right because If You Know, You Know - Disney Transportation. We share how the Disney Buses, Boats, Skyliner & Monorail don't just get you to your day of fun but actually enhance your visits. Because, if you know, you know!
Disney Stories of the Week
Once we complete our If You Know, You Know - Disney Transportation segment, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share a great new Disney Cruise Line deal that may be of interest to you if you're planning on sailing with a couple extra guests in your cabin. Then we tell you a new way you can take those savings and spend them on a little extra luxury the next time you sail with Captains Minnie & Mickey.
Sunday Jul 27, 2025
Sunday Jul 27, 2025
Hyperion Hamilton Extravaganza
Way back in July of 2024, we promised we'd be celebrating a big anniversary year for our all-time favorite musical. Now, we're fulfilling that promise with our Hyperion Hamilton Extravaganza. We cap-off the #YearOfLin with a fun look at this amazing show that is getting set to celebrate 10 years on Broadway & 5 years on Disney+. And it wouldn't be an "extravaganza" without having some of our favorite guests join us for the show. So we were blessed to have Keenan & Rachael from Kingdom and Beyond Travel stop by to give us their unique perspective. But that's not all! We also have Frank & Jen from Theme Park Thursday with Dillo's Diz check in, as well, to share the New Yorker's view of this phenomenal piece of theater. We sit down together for an extended, in-depth and fun-filled look at Lin-Manuel Miranda's masterpiece.
Disney Stories of the Week
Once we complete our Hyperion Hamilton Extravaganza portion of the show, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we discuss the exciting, recently announce changes coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios and share why it has a personal meaning to us and this show.
Sunday Jul 20, 2025
Sunday Jul 20, 2025
If You Know, You Know - Disneyland Deep Cuts
We've decided to begin a new topic series that we couldn't be more excited about. It focuses on some of the best details in the parks that those who visit the parks regularly are aware of but maybe not everyone else. With The Happiest Place On Earth officially hitting 70 this week, we felt it would be best to start there. So, this week, we're bringing you the first in our series, If You Know, You Know - Disneyland Deep Cuts. We'll share some of our favorite hidden, and not-so-hidden, gems from Walt's original park and share them with you. Because if you know, you know!
Disney Stories of the Week
Once we finish our If You Know, You Know - Disneyland Deep Cuts segment. It's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This time, it's an abbreviated version but we do share a menu change to a popular Magic Kingdom restaurant. We share a big box-office milestone for a very popular Walt Disney Studios film.
Next, we give you a quick recap of our recent visit to Walt Disney World including our thoughts on our preview of Test Track 3.0.
You'll also get this week's Lin-Manuel Miranda tidbit as we continue our journey through "The Year of Lin"!
Sunday Jul 13, 2025
Sunday Jul 13, 2025
Disneyland at 70 - Still The Happiest Place On Earth
We're quickly approaching the 70th birthday of one of our favorite places in the world. As a matter of fact, it's this week! So, this week we can't help but gush all about Disneyland at 70 - Still The Happiest Place On Earth. We share many of the reasons why this is a special place and why, after all this time, it continues to delight guests from all over the world. It gets a bit emotional as we share personal stories about our Disneyland visits. We hope you'll join us for our celebration of this truly magical place.
Disney Stories of the Week
Once we finish up sharing our feeling about Disneyland at 70 - Still The Happiest Place On Earth, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share good news for you if you have holiday time plans at the Walt Disney World Resort in your future. We also tell you where and when you'll get to hear Richard Sherman's new verse that is being added to it's a small world. And we share what you need to do if you're looking forward to experiencing Walt Disney: A Magical Life at Disneyland.
You'll also get this week's Lin-Manuel Miranda tidbit as we continue our journey through "The Year of Lin"!
Sunday Jul 06, 2025
Sunday Jul 06, 2025
The Hamilton Recast - With Disney Characters
We hope you've had a wonderful, safe & festive 4th of July Weekend. We celebrated, for the 5th year straight, by rewatching our favorite patriotic musical on Disney+. Of course, we're talking about Hamilton. While experiencing this phenomenal piece of art, we thought, what would it be like if some of our favorite characters were placed in the key roles of this show? And that led us to this week's main topic which we've titled The Hamilton Recast - With Disney Characters. With so many fantastic personalities both in this show and in Disney's catalog, there were a lot of ways we could go with this. Listen and see who we settled on to play the likes of the Schuyler Sisters, George Washington, Aaron Burr and, of course, Alexander Hamilton. See if you agree with our selections or if you have ideas for someone different in these roles.
Disney Stories of the Week
Once we complete The Hamilton Recast - With Disney Characters portion of the show, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we tell you when you may get the chance to get an early preview of Test Track 3.0. We also share who will be rocking the stage at this years EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. And we tell you about an upcoming tour for one of our favorite Disney Princesses; Tiana.
You'll also get this week's Lin-Manuel Miranda tidbit as we continue our journey through "The Year of Lin"! Better yet, it's right in the middle of The Hamilton Recast portion of the show and it's done by Michelle. (Who we all know has the best #YearOfLin segments)
Sunday Jun 29, 2025
Sunday Jun 29, 2025
Our 7th Anniversary Celebration Show
It's hard to believe but here we are. Seven years as a podcast. It's been a heck of a ride and we thought we have a party to mark the occasion. So, Thursday night, we hopped on YouTube, Facebook & Instagram to invite you in live for Our 7th Anniversary Celebration Show. So many of you joined us for the show or sent us messages and we were overwhelmed by what you had to say. Thank you so much! We laughed, shed some tears and had a blast with so many of you. However, even if you weren't able to join us for the fiesta, you can enjoy the entire experience through this week's show. An episode that is as much a celebration of you and your support over this seven year run of sharing positivity as it is of us. So listen in and join in on the fun or re-live it all again with this very special show.
Disney Stories of the Week
Once we complete Our 7th Anniversary Celebration Show segment, we quickly go through some Disney Stories of the Week including the announcement of a live-action sequel and some Walt Disney World openings & closings. However, we spend a little more time sharing a couple magical stories from our last visit to The Most Magical Place On Earth.
You'll also get this week's Lin-Manuel Miranda tidbit as we continue our journey through "The Year of Lin"!