Sports have a way of drawing us in, compelling us to pick sides, assemble friends, and yell encouragement at people we've never met. Sport-themed movies stir up many of these same emotions, and even have a way of filling us with nostalgia. Disney has created some wonderful sport movies throughout the years, but which of them reigns supreme? Rachel and Jeremiah have assembled 16 of Disney's top sports movies into a bracket this week, and they will slug it out to determine which movie is the ultim...
Mar 31, 2022•56 min•Ep. 114
Disney has released many, many movies in the many years it's been around, with some of their films being some of the most favored and beloved movies of all time. This week, Blake and JJ pick out the Disney-owned films in IMDB's best films of all time list, and put them into a, you guessed it, bracket for them to go through and pick out their favorites in another bracket battle. Blake and JJ make some difficult decisions as they push through the brackets, determining their favorites among Disney ...
Mar 24, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 113
Disney has been making magical movies with magical songs for decades. But which Disney song is the most sing alongable? To tackle this question in under an hour, we had to first establish some ground rules. For our battle this week, we only considered Disney animated movies, and only one song per movie was allowed in the competition. We then narrowed the field down to 16, and those 16 made up our bracket for this episode. Download your copy of the bracket below and see how your choices compare t...
Mar 17, 2022•54 min•Ep. 112
When the Galactic Starcruiser was announced, the world couldn't wait to see what Disney would do with a fully immersive Star Wars experience. Last week the world got to see what Disney created to mixed reviews. Bryce and Blake discuss their reactions to the announcement and media reviews of the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser. They then take the hotel into their own hands and play "Armchair Imagineer" by giving their ideas on how they would build a Star Wars immersive experience. Connect with Mou...
Mar 10, 2022•48 min•Ep. 111
The time to Rediscover Epcot is upon us! This week Ben and Erica talk about riding Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, eating at La Creparie, Harmonious, Space 220, the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind, and more. Plus Ben offers the worst tip of the day in MHW history! Connect with Mouse House Weekly: Facebook community Twitter Instagram Voice feedback : (304) 837-2278...
Mar 03, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 110
It's February and love is in the air! Disney is known for telling great stories combined with great songs. Of course, that means Disney has created some of the best romantic moments in cinema. Which romantic moments jump to your mind first? How do you rank them? Jeremiah and Rachel talk about their favorite romantic moments from Disney and Pixar animated movies, and share their top 10 romantic Disney moments. Connect with Mouse House Weekly: Facebook community Twitter Instagram Voice feedback : ...
Feb 24, 2022•59 min•Ep. 109
Disney+ has just wrapped up its newest exclusive television show based in the Star Wars universe, focusing on the popular character, Boba Fett. Book of Boba Fett, regardless of your feelings on the show, brings up a lot to discuss. And that's what brings about Blake and JJ's episode this week. Once we get past what we've done Disney recently, we jump right into discussing the show, episode-by-episode. We talk about our personal thoughts on each episode, diving into the characters and story. We d...
Feb 17, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 108
Wintertime at Disneyland brings a different experience than other times of the year and with it, advantages and disadvantages. If you're looking for cooler weather, smaller crowds, shorter wait times, and the celebration of Lunar New Year , then visiting Disneyland in January or February is something you should consider. However, you'll also need to be aware that the park hours are much shorter, some rides are closed for yearly maintenance, and you'll need to bring layers of clothing as the temp...
Feb 10, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 107
Bryce returns from a week-long vacation with 5 adults and 4 kids under the age of 6 at Disney World. He recaps the highs and inevitable lows of traveling with a multi-family unit during the holiday season. David returns from running the 2022 Walt Disney World Half Marathon and spending 7 days at Disney! Bryce and David talk about the ins and outs of two very different trips at Disney World. They also bring this week's Disney News and a few great tips for traveling at WDW. Connect with Mouse Hous...
Feb 03, 2022•54 min•Ep. 106
Walt Disney World is just for kids, right? Wrong! There is so much for more to experience than characters and rides. Erica and Ben are here to tell you about All Things Adult at WDW. From classy resorts, to romantic restaurants, to special tours and after hours events, there are so many things to discover on an adults only vacation. Join us as we share why you may want to leave the kids at home for your next Disney vacation! Connect with Mouse House Weekly: Facebook community Twitter Instagram V...
Jan 27, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 105
Which Herbie movie is the best? Is it the 1968 original The Love Bug or the 2005 Herbie: Fully Loaded? This is a question that Jeremiah and Rachel will be exploring in this podcast. They compare characters, music and script. Which one will drive away with the checkered flag? Press play and find out! Connect with Mouse House Weekly: Facebook community Twitter Instagram Voice feedback : (304) 837-2278...
Jan 20, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 104
When Raiders of the Lost Ark came out in 1981, it redefined the action/adventure genre in the film industry, and spawned the popular franchise we come to know and love today: Indiana Jones. Many people have watched the existing four films in the series, and generally enjoyed them very very much. However, the self-proclaimed "film fanatic" Blake, has never watched the series in its entirety. In this week's episode, after watching all four Indiana Jones movies in under 36 hours, Blake discusses th...
Jan 13, 2022•57 min•Ep. 103
Movie sequels aren't typically known for being better than their predecessor. In fact, many would say that sequels aren't typically very good. Fortunately, there are many movie sequels that are quite enjoyable and even a few that are better than their predecessor. But which movie sequel is the best? This week we take a look at movie sequels all across the Disney catalog in an effort to crown one of them the king of sequels. In creating our list of contenders, we had four criteria: Only the secon...
Jan 06, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 102
As we reach the end of 2021 and anticipate new Disney adventures in 2022, we want to stop and reflect on some of the best Disney experiences we had in 2021. With the reopening of Disneyland, Walt Disney World celebrating its 50th anniversary, and a plethora of new content released on Disney+, there was plenty of opportunity for great moments with Disney this year. Join us this week as each host of Mouse House Weekly shares his or her favorite Disney moment of 2021. Connect with Mouse House Weekl...
Dec 30, 2021•49 min•Ep. 101
This Christmas Rachel and Jeremiah visited many of the popular theme parks in Southern California in effort to find out how other parks compare to Disneyland. Obviously Christmas at Disney is special and other parks attempt to match that kind of magic, but is it worth spending your money to visit those other parks? This and many other questions will be tackled in this fun Holiday filled episode. Connect with Mouse House Weekly: Facebook community Twitter Instagram Voice feedback : (304) 837-2278...
Dec 23, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 100
Ben is back from his DCL sailing aboard the Disney Magic, and it's time to talk cruise ship size! With two different classes of ships, and a third on the way in the Disney Wish, knowing what size ship floats your boat is so important. Join Ben and Erica as they break down the different areas of the ship, discuss which class gets the edge in each category, and ultimately what ship they are picking for their next Disney cruise! Connect with Mouse House Weekly: Facebook community Twitter Instagram ...
Dec 16, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 99
With Spider-Man: No Way Home just around the corner, you may be unprepared for what may unfold when the movie arrives in theaters December 17th. So, Blake is hosting this week's episode to tell you what you need to know, and which movies you should check out in preparation for what could possibly be the biggest Spider-Man movie of all time. After a bit of discussion on what he's done Disney this week, Blake shares which movies you should prioritize if you're not very familiar with what's to come...
Dec 09, 2021•54 min•Ep. 98
What makes a good coaster? How much does the thrill factor into the equation? Does the theming or queue area make a difference? For us, all of these things play a role in the overall experience of the ride, and therefore factor into how good the coaster is. This week Darrell and Colby give a brief history and statistical breakdown of every coaster at Disney World and Disneyland, before tossing them into a bracket to determine which coaster reigns supreme at the USA Disney parks. Do you agree wit...
Dec 02, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 97
Erica claims a Disney Cruise Line vacation is the best Disney trip you can take right now! This week we put the Disneyland vs. WDW debate on hold to discuss why DCL might be better than both. Laura Beth and Erica share details from their recent sailings aboard the Disney Dream, and Ben asks lots of questions as he prepares for his own upcoming cruise. Join us as we share what Disney is getting right on the high seas! Connect with Mouse House Weekly: Facebook community Twitter Instagram Voice fee...
Nov 25, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 96
November 12th, 2021 marked the first ever Disney+ Day! Disney announced a plethora of projects for the major streaming platform Disney+ that day including announcements from Lucasfilm, Pixar, and Marvel. Bryce is joined by Blake to analyze and discuss all the new projects coming out in 2021, 22 and beyond. For more on the announcements see this link: https://www.androidauthority.com/disney-plus-day-2021-3058149/ Connect with Mouse House Weekly: Facebook community Twitter Instagram Voice feedback...
Nov 18, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 95
Should you buy the new Disneyland Magic Key passes? After multiple trips to Disneyland using their new Magic Keys passes, Rachel and Jeremiah are going to discuss what they like and dislike about the new program. Hopefully you can make a better informed decision after hearing their thoughts about the new system. Connect with Mouse House Weekly: Facebook community Twitter Instagram Voice feedback : (304) 837-2278...
Nov 11, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 94
"What If?" was the MCU's most recent television show, and it happens to be the MCU's first attempt at animation. Streaming exclusively on Disney+, the show tackles important moments in the MCU's Infinity Saga, but puts a twist on various of the choices made in the original films, changing the entire course of the universe. In this week's episode of Mouse House Weekly, Blake and JJ are discussing the series in its entirety, as well as its quality and whether or not people should watch it. After t...
Nov 04, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 93
Disneyland is known as the happiest place on earth, but some would say Walt Disney World is the happiest place. Four months ago Darrell, Colby, and their family took their first family vacation to WDW. Now they've just returned from their first family vacation to Disneyland. The four of them sat down the day after they returned to talk about their experience at Disneyland and California Adventure. Which rides were their favorites? Is Cars Land really as good as it's hyped? Did they have a good e...
Oct 28, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 92
Disney World celebrated 50 years of operation on Oct. 1, 2021, but just how did the vacation kingdom come to pass? Bryce and David recount the history of Walt Disney World from the idea of buying land in central Florida to the expansion of the parks and resorts. David then discusses what it was like to be in Walt Disney World on the 50th and if going to Walt Disney World for a park anniversary is worth it. Connect with Mouse House Weekly: Facebook community Twitter Instagram Voice feedback : (30...
Oct 21, 2021•48 min•Ep. 91
Ben, Erica, and Laura Beth have all 3 been on Disney vacations recently! While they set out to give your a trio of trip reports, Ben has a lot to say about Disneyland! Listen to hear his take on Disneyland, and find out if Erica and Laura Beth have time to talk about their Disney cruises. Plus, there is breaking news about Genie, Genie+, and Lightning Lanes! With so much going on these days at Disney you don't want to miss this week at Mouse House Weekly! Connect with Mouse House Weekly: Faceboo...
Oct 14, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 90
Over the years there have been many Cinderella movies to follow Disney's 1950 animated original. This September another Cinderella comes out on Amazon, so in this episode Rachel and Jeremiah are joined by their daughter Elizabeth and they will discuss which movies they consider to be the best. They will all reveal their personal top 5 must see versions. Which list will provide the right fitting glass slipper? Join in and find out! Connect with Mouse House Weekly: Facebook community Twitter Insta...
Oct 07, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 89
Disney+ has quite the selection of original films and series that are exclusive to the service. In this week's episode of Mouse House Weekly, Blake has chosen the Disney+ original, "Magic Camp," for JJ to watch and discuss, and in turn, JJ has given Blake "Behind the Attraction" to watch. After talking about what they have both done Disney lately (including meeting up at Disneyland together), they talk about Disney+ Day, a day celebrating Disney+'s debut from 2 years ago. Once getting to talking...
Sep 30, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 88
Food allergies can be fatal, so being able to travel to the Disney (and Universal) parks and safely eat is a major concern for families with food allergies. This reality is known all too well for Colby, who has allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, and peas. This week Colby sits down with his dad, Darrell, and mom, Kari, talk about how they discovered Colby had severe food allergies, and what their food experience has been over the last 16 years. The first half of the episode serves as an educational...
Sep 23, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 87
Jungle Cruise starring The Rock and Emily Blunt that released in July is the latest in Disney films that are based on original theme park attractions. Bryce and David talk through the history of Ride to Film adaptions, the good, the bad, and the ugly (Haunted Mansion 2003?). Do you know all the movies based on Disney attractions? The guys also play armchair directors as they decide what will be the next great Disney film based on an original attraction. Connect with Mouse House Weekly: Facebook ...
Sep 16, 2021•47 min•Ep. 86
Fastpass is no more and the Genie will soon be out of the bottle. This week Ben, Erica, and Laura Beth welcome guest host Rachel Panhorst to help make sense of Genie+. How will this new system work, what are Lightning Lanes, and will Disney listen to the feedback about their new paid program? Join us as we dive into one of the biggest changes to the domestic Disney Parks in over a decade! Connect with Mouse House Weekly: Facebook community Twitter Instagram Voice feedback : (304) 837-2278...
Sep 09, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 85
