Welcome in to another episode of the Mouse Ears Podcast. On today's episode, Brooks, Kelton, & guest co-host Jennifer Turlington take a trek into the components of what all is included into a Universal Orlando package, and what packages are available! This episode will hopefully shed some light on the benefits of booking with a travel agent to get the most out of your Universal Orlando vacation! So, put on your favorite mouse ears and enjoy the show! Ways to support the show! - Share the pod...
May 20, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 48
Welcome back to another episode of the Mouse Ears Podcast! On today's episode, Brooks, Kelton, and Steph are diving into the components of a Walt Disney World vacation package. I bet you will learn something you did not know before on this episode! This rundown will also shed light on the benefits of booking with a travel agent to get the most out of your Disney vacation no matter the type of package you need. This informative episode sheds light on a topic sometimes overlooked, So, put on your ...
May 13, 2024•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 47
It's hard to believe that we are celebrating the Mouse Ears Podcast's first anniversary this week! To all of our listeners - whether you have been with us since day 1 or not - Brooks, Kelton, and Steph want to share our deepest gratitude for your support as we take this podcast we love dearly to new heights. On this anniversary episode, this trio will review some of their favorite episodes, moments, future dream episodes and guests, podcast stats, and more! So, put on your favorite mouse ears an...
May 06, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 46
Welcome back to another episode of the Mouse Ears Podcast! On this week's episode, Brooks, Kelton, and Steph are joined by a new guest - FTJ agent Stephanie Haefner. This special episode couldn’t be done without our million-dollar-seller guest as we go over Sandals and Beaches Resorts! If you are looking for the type of vacation where you truly get to relax and rewind, these all-inclusive getaways offer exactly that. With plenty of options available in the Caribbean for both families and adults-...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Happy Earth Day from the Mouse Ears Podcast! On this week's episode, join Brooks and Steph on this very special episode to honor Earth Day and what it means to the Walt Disney Company. Did you know that the Walt Disney Company is actually dedicated in more ways than one to help preserve, educate, and rehabilitate some of the world's ecosystems and animal species? Did you know that Walt Disney himself had a vision to help conserve nature? Did you know that Animal Kingdom is more than just a theme...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Welcome back to another episode of the Mouse Ears Podcast! Join Brooks, Kelton, Steph, and a new guest, FTJ agent Kerstin McFeely, as they go over to the West Coast and discuss Disneyland Resort's Downtown Disney! This Downtown Disney District is not just conveniently located within walking distance of the Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, and all the Disneyland Resorts, but it is also getting an expansion! If you did not know any of this, we encourage you to put on your favorit...
Apr 15, 2024•56 min•Season 2Ep. 43
Welcome back to another episode of the Mouse Ears Podcast! Join Brooks and Steph as they review Walt Disney World's Disney Springs. This dining, shopping, and entertainment district has so much to offer guests without needing a theme park ticket nor paying for parking! Join these two co-hosts as they dive deep into the history as well as tips from an agent and much more. Our advice? Don't sleep on this bustling downtown area of Disney World that is popular amongst vacationers and locals alike. S...
Apr 08, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 42
Welcome back to another episode of the Mouse Ears Podcast! Join Brooks, Kelton and Steph as they discuss Universal Orlando’s City Walk. Ever wondered what else guests can do besides the theme parks or relaxing by your resort pool? This food, shopping, and entertainment district has so much to offer travelers without needing a park ticket! So, put on your favorite mouse ears and enjoy learning all that City Walk has to offer! Ways to support the show! - Share the podcast with your friends and fam...
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Welcome Spring and welcome back to another episode of the Mouse Ears Podcast! Returning special guest, Alyse Woodlee has once again joined MEP hosts Brooks, Kelton, and Steph to talk about EPCOT's Flower and Garden Festival. Tune in as they discuss their love for Disney's topiary artistry, rock concerts, scavenger hunts, and much more! So, put on your favorite mouse ears and enjoy the show! Ways to support the show! - Share the podcast with your friends and families- Follow our Facebook group fo...
Mar 25, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 40
In Part 2 of this week’s 2-part episode of the Mouse Ears Podcast, Brooks and Steph are joined by two guest favorites, FTJ agents Alyse Woodlee and Jennifer Turlington! Get ready to listen to MEP’s first ever March Madness showdown! These four friends will decide where the best place is to eat at Walt Disney World from a list of 32 randomly selected table service restaurants. Since we love all things food, we are extremely excited to see which will reign supreme! So put on your favorite mouse ea...
Mar 20, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 39
In Part 1 of this 2-part episode of the Mouse Ears Podcast, Brooks and Steph are joined by two guest favorites, FTJ agents Alyse Woodlee and Jennifer Turlington! Get ready to listen to MEP’s first ever March Madness showdown! These four friends will decide where is the best place to eat at Walt Disney World from a list of 32 randomly selected table service restaurants. Since we love all things food, we are extremely excited to see which will reign supreme! So put on your favorite mouse ears, and...
Mar 18, 2024•43 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Kelton and Brooks are at it again for another spontaneous Guys Night on the Mouse Ears Podcast! This week, they’ll be dishing out all about the Universal Studios Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval in Orlando. With concerts, parades, and mouthwatering food, this fiesta is a must-see for tourists and locals alike! So, get your beads ready, don your favorite Mouse Ears, and dive into this week's episode of the Mouse Ears Podcast, Big Willie Style (referenced in the episode)! Ways to supp...
Mar 11, 2024•51 min•Season 2Ep. 37
In this week’s episode of the Mouse Ears Podcast, Brooks, Kelton, and Steph are joined by a new guest, FTJ agent Jennifer Turlington! Have you ever wondered how Disney accommodates guests with special needs or other health concerns? With Jen's help and expertise on the subject, we discuss all that there is to know about the Disability Access Service (DAS) pass. From how to apply for it, to the best tips on how to successfully use it, this is an episode you do not want to miss. Here on MEP, we lo...
Mar 04, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Can you believe it? The ginger squad is turning up the heat on the podcast this week! Steph and Kelton are off catching waves and visiting the Mouse himself, leaving Brooks to fly solo. But hold onto your Mouse ears! He ropes in his big bro to join the fun on the Mouse Ears Podcast. Yup, Jacob Walker steps into the spotlight to dish on the iconic 2004 Disney trip and spill the tea on his latest 2022 Disney adventure. What's different, what's stayed the same? Tune in as the Walker brothers plunge...
Feb 26, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 35
With all that Disney has to offer, it is hard to tackle everything that Walt Disney World has for its guests. This is especially true with dining! On this week's episode, Brooks, Kelton, and Steph delve into the delicious world of the Walt Disney World Dining Plans, highlighting its appeal - especially for snack enthusiasts like them! Join them as they not only discuss the 2 dining plans currently being offered for guests but also each of their top 3 snack choices to choose from if they were to ...
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 34
This week’s episode of the Mouse Ears Podcast is Part 2 of our first ever 2-Part episode drop all about Royal Caribbean International’s newest and largest ship at sea, the Icon of the Seas! Join Brooks, Kelton, Steph, and guest host Jenny Rich as they do a deep dive into all that this floating city has to offer. Hopefully, you listened to part 1 which dropped earlier this month! Part 2 is a continuation of our deep dive into the Icon of the Seas in which these 4 agents will highlight topics such...
Feb 12, 2024•42 min•Season 2Ep. 33
This week’s episode of the Mouse Ears Podcast is Part 1 of our first ever 2-Part episode drop all about Royal Caribbean International’s newest and largest ship at sea, the Icon of the Seas! Join Brooks, Kelton, Steph and guest host Jenny Rich as they do a deep dive on all that this floating city has to offer. Our guest, Jenny, went on the inaugural sailing of the Icon of the Seas with FTJ owner and sponsor of this podcast, Susanne Hayes. The firsthand account and stories really emphasize how a s...
Feb 05, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Is going to Walt Disney World with a child age 2 and under worth it? Do they cost anything? Is it too much of a hassle for new parents? On this weeks episode of the Mouse Ears Podcast, Brooks, Kelton and Steph answer all these questions and more! If you are on the fence on whether or not to take a trip to Disney with an infant, and perhaps don’t know what you can do or how to plan it out, this episode will reveal personal experiences and the priceless core memories behind a child’s first trip to...
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 31
In today's episode, the Mouse Ears Podcast try something new: a challenge! What is the challenge you may ask? Brooks, Kelton, and Stephanie become Imagineers for a day! These three theme park fanatics will pick one ride from either Disney or Universal to replace, refurb, OR bring back. The rules of this episode are simple: Each presenter will have 10 minutes to pitch to the other hosts how they would refurb an existing ride, bring back an existing ride and how they would improve it, or if they a...
Jan 22, 2024•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 30
On Season 2, Episode 1, the Mouse Ears Podcast hit the ground running with an exuberant discussion on all things Festival of the Arts. EPCOT's first festival of the year isn't just vibrant with life and color, but also creative and delicious in more ways than one. Join this trio as they make your mouth water and your imagination soar with one little spark. They also discuss several big news drops since the start of 2024 that you don't want to miss especially if you plan on booking a vacation tri...
Jan 15, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Season 1 Finale Welcome everyone to our very last episode of the Mouse Ears Podcast season 1! This week, Brooks, Kara, Kelton, and Steph celebrate the success of the first few months of the podcast and do so with a bang! On this hysterical 'train wreck' episode, this group of fun-loving travel advisors recap some of the biggest travel news they covered this year and a look ahead at what season 2 will offer. So, put on your favorite mouse ears and listen along as we wrap up the year and season in...
Dec 20, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Welcome back to another episode of the Mouse Ears Podcast! On this week's episode, Kelton, Steph, and Brooks are joined by returning guest and fan favorite, Fairytale Journeys Travel Advisor Laura Greco! Join us as we live vicariously through Laura as she recounts her Adventures by Disney trip to Sicily! From cathedrals to active volcanos, ancient ruins, dinners with locals, cannoli, puppet shows, and the paddle of power, this trip truly had it all! So, put on your favorite mouse ears and join u...
Dec 13, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Welcome back to another episode of the Mouse Ears Podcast! On this week's episode, Brooks, Kara, Kelton, and Steph will provide you, our audience, and clients (new and returning), with an overview of EPCOT's Festival of the Holidays - the last festival of the year! This includes discussing some of the food booths, candlelight procession, activities, and more! So put on your coziest mouse ears and listen along as we deck the halls and explore EPCOT's merriest festival of the year! Want more of th...
Dec 12, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Jollywood Nights 2023 Welcome to our festive soiree on this episode of the Mouse Ears Podcast! Kelton and Steph are joined by a new guest to the show...FTJ Agent Shelbey Strickland! Join this trio as they discuss the first-ever Jollywood Nights special ticketed event in Hollywood Studios where Shelbey tells all from her experience on night one and how to best tackle the exclusive holiday party. If you love the holidays, live music, retro-theming, festive sips, unique bites, exclusive shows, and ...
Dec 06, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 25
It’s Wednesday, you know what that means! Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and welcome to another episode of the Mouse Ears Podcast! On this merry episode, Brooks and Steph are joined by a very special returning guest...FTJ Agent Alyse Woodlee! Join them as they do a deep dive into Walt Disney World's ticketed event - Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Paty. Alyse attended the very first party of the season to be able to share with all of you all the can't-miss exclusives and party details. If you lo...
Nov 22, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 24
It’s another guys night on the Mouse Ears Podcast! This week, it’s Brooks and Kelton in the studio and we look towards the future! This week our topic is what projects we are looking forward to in the coming years. Do we stay focused and on topic the entire time? I guess you will have to listen and find out! Want more of the MEP agents? Join our Facebook group for updates, discussions, and more! Visit: Mouse Ears Podcast FaceBook Group Or you can follow each of us on our various social media pla...
Nov 15, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Bonjour and Welcome to another episode of the Mouse Ears Podcast! If you have been following us since our first episode, you might have heard us talk about our big desire to travel to Disneyland Paris one day. But until then, Brooks, Kara, Kelton, and Steph are joined by FTJ Agent Rachel Turley who recently went overseas and visited the Parisian parks! Join them as they do a deep dive into the biggest and most noteworthy differences between Disneyland Paris and its American counterparts. Our epi...
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Welcome everyone to another episode of the Mouse Ears Podcast! This week, Brooks, Kara, Kelton, and Steph join in on the Disney100 celebrations by discussing the “Once Upon A Story” short film, some of the biggest accomplishments of the Walt Disney Company, and what are some of the ways Disney is celebrating their 100 years of magic! So, put on your favorite mouse ears and listen along as we go down a brief memory lane through the 100 years of the Walt Disney Company! Want more of the MEP agents...
Nov 01, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Welcome everyone to another episode of the Mouse Ears Podcast! This week, Brooks, Kara, and Steph will discuss some of their top reasons why they love the My Disney Experience (MDE) App used for Walt Disney World travel. As WDW fans and Travel Agents that specialize in Disney vacations, there is no shortage of things that could be discussed about this app to make everyone’s trip that much more enjoyable and seamless! Everything you want is at your fingertips with this ingenious add-on. So, put o...
Oct 27, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Welcome everyone to another episode of the Mouse Ears Podcast! This week, Brooks, Kara, and Steph will showcase all the ins and outs of RunDisney! This fast-paced episode encompasses all aspects of RunDisney and especially emphasizes how it is and can be for everyone, beginners all the way to experienced olympians! This fun in the sun event is one you’ll definitely want to learn more about, and perhaps join Brooks on his next race too! So, put on your favorite mouse ears and listen along as we r...
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 19
