Since the opening of Disneyland in 1955 every park has faced some scary and bizarre moments- things that not even Walt Disney himself could have foreseen. From Yippies shutting down the park, a guest that assaulted Tigger, loaded weapons on rides, or ashes being spread inside the Haunted Mansion, there are many notable things to discuss. In this episode Rachel and Jeremiah spend some time exploring these wild stories. Many of them are sad and tragic, but some are just downright interesting. Duri...
Nov 03, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 144
29 years after the first Hocus Pocus was released, the long desired sequel has been released, exclusively to Disney+. After it originally flopped commercially, Hocus Pocus has become a much beloved cult classic, so was Disney able to keep the magic of the first film in its 2022 sequel? That's what Blake and JJ are talking about this week, in celebration of Halloween coming in just a few days. Blake and JJ talk about their memories attached to the original film, and talk about the good and bad of...
Oct 27, 2022•44 min•Ep. 143
Colby is celebrating his 18th birthday, so he and Darrell are debating which Disney movie is the best from the year of his birth, 2004! As Bryce mentioned last week, 2004 wasn't a particularly strong year for Disney movies, BUT there are a few standouts! We've chosen The Incredibles and National Treasure to go head to head. Colby will argue for The Incredibles and against National Treasure , while Darrell will argue for National Treasure and against The Incredible s. Let us know who you think wo...
Oct 20, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 142
All Disney parks require tickets to enter, however did you know that there are many special events that require a ticket to gain entrance? Halloween and Christmas events come to the front of your mind, but Disney holds special events all year. Bryce and David discuss their favorite special ticketed events they have attended as well as talk about all the events they would love to see in person. Join them for a special discussion about these events.....no ticket required. Connect with Mouse House ...
Oct 13, 2022•50 min•Ep. 141
From treehouse villas to cabin sheik, this week's episode has the most unique rooms you can find at Walt Disney World. Ben and Erica breakdown their Top 10 unique rooms at WDW, complete with budget-friendly options to a room so exclusive you may not even know it exists! Don't miss a room as you listen all the way to #1. Connect with Mouse House Weekly: Facebook community Twitter Instagram Golden Spiral Media Feedback Page...
Oct 06, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 140
Once again the Halloween season has approached. This means pumpkin spice, scary decorations, and spooky movies. A lot of people prefer to watch very gory slasher movies like "A Nightmare on Elm Street" or John Carpenter's 1978 classic "Halloween". But as everyone knows, Disney is more family friendly. Whether you're feeling nostalgic or you're in the mood to enjoy a spooky family flick with loved ones, Disney+ has much to offer. To make things easier, Disney + has created an entire Halloween-the...
Sep 29, 2022•44 min•Ep. 139
The original trilogy of Star Wars movies are unanimously agreed to be the best of the three trilogies, but how do the prequels and sequels stand when put against each other? The prequels have gotten a lot of criticism for many years, with the prequels only recently being more praised than trashed, and the sequels have been a controversial discussion among the Star Wars fanbase since the release of the Force Awakens. This week, Blake and JJ are tackling this topic, talking about the pros and cons...
Sep 22, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 138
D23 2022 took place last weekend and Disney gave us a lot to be excited about! They also gave us a lot to be confused, hopeful, optimistic, and disappointed about. Bryce joins Darrell and Colby to discuss many of the announcements about Disneyland, Disney World, Disney movies, and Disney +. We'll talk about Avengers Campus, Tiana's Palace, Wondrous Journey, Mickey's Toontown, Haunted Mansion, Tron Lightcycle Run, the return of Figment, Moana, Zootopia, Coco, Disney Villains, Encanto, and SOOOOO ...
Sep 15, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 137
David gives us some great new offerings at Disney World and Disneyland while adding some tips and tricks along the way. The every other year D23 convention draws thousands of attendees to the Anaheim Convention Center. Each convention holds many new announcements for parks, TV, and film from the Walt Disney Company. Bryce and David give their top three predictions about what announcements will be released at D23. You can watch live panels at D23 at this link: https://d23expo.com/Live Connect wit...
Sep 08, 2022•54 min•Ep. 136
Disney's newest cruise ship has so many surprises that Ben and Erica need a second episode to cover everything! Set sail with us once again as we discuss the multi-level pool deck, new bars & lounges, and the exciting addition of a grown-up salon and barber shop. Plus, hear a little about Ben's recent voyage aboard the Disney Dream, and how the Wish has affected the rest of the fleet. Cruising with Disney keeps getting more and more interesting! Connect with Mouse House Weekly: Facebook comm...
Sep 01, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 135
Over the decades Disney parks have been featured on film. Whether it is a full featured film like Saving Mr. Banks or an ABC sitcom like Full House , Disney has found a way to bring the excitement of the parks through this form of media. This idea does a lot for the parks. It brings awareness to the public about all the exciting things that can be experienced at one of the theme parks. It is obviously a great tool for marketing the parks. You cannot help but want to go to a park after watching y...
Aug 25, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 134
Blake and JJ are bringing something quite new to the table in this week's episode: a tier list. They've created a tier list of a majority of the most popular shows on Disney+, which include the Emmy-award winning Mandalorian to the most recent MCU show, Ms. Marvel. After talking about some of what they've done Disney lately, they jump into a quick explanation of a tier list, and get to work ranking the Disney+ shows on the tier list. Tier lists are really easy to use, and we'd highly recommend y...
Aug 18, 2022•58 min•Ep. 133
The taste and sounds of New Orleans fill our bellies and ears this week! The Princess and the Frog is one of our favorite Disney animated movies. Is there a better way to talk about the music, characters, and story that we love than with a hot bowl of gumbo, a mouth watering beignet, or a thirst quenching mint julep? No? We didn't think so either. This episode was an absolute joy to "research" and we hope that it inspires you to watch the movie and enjoy some New Orleans cuisine! Here are the re...
Aug 11, 2022•44 min•Ep. 132
Remember that first trip to Disney World when you were a kid? What if your first trip happens in your 30s??? Join Bryce as he interviews his wife Lauren who just took her first trip to Disney World as an adult. They discuss the highs and lows of traveling to Disney as an adult for the first time. Stick around as they talk their favorite drinks at EPCOT while drinking around the world. See the world (Disney World) from a fresh set of eyes on this week's episode of Mouse House Weekly! Connect with...
Jul 28, 2022•49 min•Ep. 131
Disney's newest cruise ship, the Disney Wish, has set sail and Ben and Erica can't contain their excitement! Come along as we talk about the new and unique offerings aboard this unbelievably beautiful ship. The new experiences span everything from staterooms with different character touches, to new restaurants, and even a new grand hall. Warning! By the end of the episode you will be wishing upon a Disney cruise! Connect with Mouse House Weekly: Facebook community Twitter Instagram Contribute Li...
Jul 21, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 130
Over time there have been many leading male characters in Disney animation. Sometimes they play the role of the dashing Prince that saves the day, and other times they serve the role of taking from the rich and giving to the poor. As time has blossomed the male role has changed. In beauty and the beast the beast himself needed Bell to save him. Robin Hood spent most of his time in the story trying to make the world better, and Peter Pan helped keep everyone young. But what makes a good leading m...
Jul 14, 2022•53 min•Ep. 129
Hello There. With the recent conclusion of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series on Disney+, it only made sense to dedicate some time to discussing the show. Blake and JJ share their raw, untamed thoughts on the show as a whole. They look over every part of the series and explain what the show did well, and what it could have done better. Do you agree with their thoughts? Do you think they were too critical? What do you think the show did well? Connect with Mouse House Weekly: Facebook community Twitter Ins...
Jul 07, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 128
Nighttime festivities are back in full swing and Disneyland feels completely magical again! Darrell and Colby visited Disneyland and California Adventure earlier this month and experienced The Main Street Electrical Parade, Fantasmic!, Disneyland Forever, and World of Color. Each of these shows are truly spectacular and reminded us of what was missing from our last few Disneyland visits. While we visited the parks, we also tried a few new experiences like Web Slingers, Frontierland Shootin' Expo...
Jun 30, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 127
Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 unloaded a massive amount of Lucasfilm news and updates on our favorite Jedi, Sith, and droids. Bryce is joined by Blake this week as they recap all the major announcements of games, books and most importantly tv shows and movies coming out of the Lucasfilm Studio. From Willow to Darth Vader and Andor to Indiana Jones, the announcements were exciting and surprising. Star Wars fans unite on Mouse House Weekly! Connect with Mouse House Weekly: Facebook community ...
Jun 23, 2022•57 min•Ep. 126
Continuing the discussion on best practices in planning your Walt Disney World vacation in 2022, Ben and Erica begin to outline the nuts and bolts associated with traveling to Disney in today's climate. With so many changes you won't want to miss the integral components like Park Pass Reservations, utilizing the My Disney Experience App and more. Have you heard of Disney's Magic Mobile? Can you still use your old Magic Bands? When can you make those illusive dining reservations anyway? Get out y...
Jun 16, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 125
Easter eggs are all over Disney movies and parks, and there are so many to uncover! Even if you are a big Disney fan, I bet there are still some hidden secrets you might not know. In this episode, Jeremiah and Rachel have a very special guest who loves Disney and all of its hidden treasures. Kristen (Jeremiah and Rachel's daughter) joined to discuss some of the Easter eggs she uncovered in a few of the animated movies and wanted to share her findings. Kristen has been researching these for some ...
Jun 09, 2022•55 min•Ep. 124
Disney Parks have always been about renovating and updating their parks and lands to make sure they fit with the modern times and interests of pop culture. But what if Disney scrapped everything in each land, and rethemed and redesigned everything?! This week, JJ and Blake are putting themselves in the place of Disney to determine what new attractions and restaurants they'd replace with the original attractions in Tomorrowland. They go through what they'd change about the whole land's theming, w...
Jun 02, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 123
When George Lucas released Star Wars on May 25, 1977, he nor anyone else imagined it would impact the world in such a monumental and profound way. Now 45 years later, we enjoy a world with 10 follow-up live action movies, and over a dozen TV series inspired by the universe revealed in this first movie. But how well does the original hold up? What is its legacy? How has the music and special effects impacted the movie industry? Joined by Bradley Netherton, Darrell and Colby explore these question...
May 25, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 122
Some say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, while others skip it altogether. Walt Disney World has incredible options for breakfast from character meals to quick bites in the parks. Bryce and David run through their favorite breakfast spots around all four parks and the WDW resorts. Will your favorite breakfast or brunch location make their list or do you skip breakfast and head straight to the rides? Don't listen on an empty stomach to this discussion of the best breakfasts at WDW...
May 19, 2022•48 min•Ep. 121
Planning a trip to WDW in 2022 is confusing at best! Things have changed dramatically in the past couple of years. When should you start planning? How long should you stay? How will you get to/from WDW property? What type of tickets do you need? Join Ben and Erica as they begin a deep dive into the planning do's and don'ts in the new era of WDW vacations. A Disney vacation can still be highly enjoyable if you know where to begin! Connect with Mouse House Weekly: Facebook community Twitter Instag...
May 12, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 120
After the success of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in 1937, Walt Disney sought out other stories to adapt into feature films, with Beauty and the Beast being among the stories he considered. Attempts to develop the Beauty and the Beast story into a film were made in the 1930s and 1950s, but were ultimately given up because it "proved to be a challenge" for the story team. Decades later under the watchful eye of then CEO Michael Eisner, Beauty and the Beast was eventually created in 1991. The f...
May 05, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 119
Now, look: Blake and JJ have recently been doing a lot of reviews and bracket battles, which are great, but, it's about time they changed it up a bit by talking about something new. They're taking a shot at something far more different and new: Disney-themed Would You Rather! This week, JJ has come prepared with 20 Would You Rather questions, all based around Disney. These questions are based on Disney films, Star Wars, the Disneyland parks, and Disney food! We also discuss some of what we've do...
Apr 28, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 118
What's better than dinner and a movie?! Using recipes from Disney Villains Devilishly Delicious Cookbook, Colby and Darrell make some tasty dishes inspired by Captain Hook, and enjoy an after dinner discussion of the classic Disney movie, "Peter Pan." From the Disney Villains cookbook they make two recipes inspired by "Peter Pan." First up is is the Jolly Roger Brisket with mashed potatoes. We combined this with Codfish and Chips with hushpuppies to create a surf and turf meal. For dessert we pu...
Apr 21, 2022•59 min•Ep. 117
Character Meet and Greets are BACK in the parks! Bryce and David discuss how COVID19 directly impacted character meet and greets. They list out their favorite all time interactions with characters and discuss what meet and greets they would like to see in the future. Who are your favorite characters to meet in the parks? What characters do you think Disney should add as meet and greets? From Launchpad McQuack to the talking Mickey Mouse, Bryce and David talk about them all and give great side ta...
Apr 14, 2022•52 min•Ep. 116
Dole Whip Habanero Lime Nachos, Key Lime Easter Cupcakes, and Easter Minnie Bunny Pinatas are just a few of the new bites available this Spring at Walt Disney World! Join Ben and Erica as they share these and many more new bites that are making their debut across the parks, resorts, and Disney Springs. Plus, if you like warm hugs or trash pandas then you don't want to miss this week's Disney News segment! Join us for that and a mouthwatering episode as we explore the latest culinary creations at...
Apr 07, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 115
