Mouse Park Insider
152 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago -Mouse Park Insider, hosted by Tony and Dani, is here for all your Disney Magic! With weekly episodes discussing all things Disney, there’s sure to be something for everyone. Please Subscribe and enjoy the show!
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Episode 43: Can't Touch This (Disney's Least Friendly COVID Attractions)
November 23, 2020 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBAs COVID-19 cases are on the rise, it got us thinking about the rides we'll be avoiding when we make our way back to the parks. Plus, an insane amount of Disney news to share with you this week! We've got all the details on the highly anticipated return of park hopping at Walt Disney World, major Epcot updates, Magic Kingdom is testing fireworks, Star Wars Galactic Star Cruiser sneak peaks, and Buena Vista Street is officially open. Need even more Mouse Park Insider in your life? Be sure to...
Episode 42: The Best Disney Soundtracks of All Time
November 15, 2020 22:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBThis week we're giving you both of our top ten Disney soundtracks. With so many amazing choices, this was definitely the hardest list we've made so far. Do your favorite Disney soundtracks match up with ours? Plus news for the week, including an increased crowd capacity at Walt Disney World and confirmation that Disneyland will remain closed through at least the rest of the year.
Episode 42: The Best Disney Soundtracks of All Time
November 15, 2020 22:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBThis week we're giving you both of our top ten Disney soundtracks. With so many amazing choices, this was definitely the hardest list we've made so far. Do your favorite Disney soundtracks match up with ours? Plus news for the week, including an increased crowd capacity at Walt Disney World and confirmation that Disneyland will remain closed through at least the rest of the year. Support the show
Episode 41: Disney Weddings
November 09, 2020 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBIt's our wedding anniversary! And what better way to celebrate than to record an episode all about Disney Weddings? We're giving you details on Walt Disney World wedding venues, pricing, and how you can send us an invitation to your Disney wedding. Kidding! But really… we'll give you a great gift. Also, we discuss news for the week including major holiday vibes at the parks and some opening day details for Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure.
Episode 41: Disney Weddings
November 09, 2020 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBIt's our wedding anniversary! And what better way to celebrate than to record an episode all about Disney Weddings? We're giving you details on Walt Disney World wedding venues, pricing, and how you can send us an invitation to your Disney wedding. Kidding! But really… we'll give you a great gift. Also, we discuss news for the week including major holiday vibes at the parks and some opening day details for Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure. Support the show (https://www.buyme...
Episode 40: Disney Deserted Island
November 02, 2020 02:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBIf you were stuck on a deserted island, but could bring one thing from each of the U.S. Disney parks… what would it be? Well, that's the question we're answering for you this week! Also we'll fill you in on some exciting changes coming soon to the podcast that will bring you even more Mouse Park Insider content. Plus, news for the week including holidays in the parks, a more convenient way to secure your spot on Rise of the Resistance, Disneyland Paris' second closure, and sadly more layoffs...
Episode 39: Ghosts that Haunt Disney Parks
October 25, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBA special Halloween Episode! This week is all about Disney ghost stories. From urban legends that send chills down your spine to factual deaths and spooky documented sightings, we put a lot of time and research to bring this one to you. Plus the news for the week, including reopening guidelines for Disneyland and an upcoming extension to Downtown Disney.
Episode 38: Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure
October 19, 2020 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBThis week we're reminiscing about Halloween in the parks and bringing you on a journey to last year's Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure. From spooky shows, candy and snacks, parades, and extremely rare character interactions, we'll tell you all about our experience at this special ticketed event and if we think it was worth the money. Plus, news for the week—including 50th Anniversary Walt Disney World vacation packages, a new festival announced for Epcot, and the current stat...
Episode 37: It's the Bigger One… California Attractions Ranked (Part 2)
October 12, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBThis week we're finishing up with Part 2 of our mega-list ranking of all of the attractions at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. What ride do you think will be number 1? And more importantly, how many times have you started yelling at us for where we've ranked your favorite rides? Plus news for the week, including the elimination of two California based shows, an upcoming Walt Disney World refurbishment, and the return of a popular character dining experience!
Episode 37: It's the Bigger One… California Attractions Ranked (Part 2)
October 12, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBThis week we're finishing up with Part 2 of our mega-list ranking of all of the attractions at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. What ride do you think will be number 1? And more importantly, how many times have you started yelling at us for where we've ranked your favorite rides? Plus news for the week, including the elimination of two California based shows, an upcoming Walt Disney World refurbishment, and the return of a popular character dining experience! Support the show (htt...
Episode 36: It's the Big One… California Attractions Ranked (Part 1)
October 05, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBThis week we're ranking all of the attractions at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Although there's a lot we may disagree on when it comes to the best and worst of Disney, we came together to create this mega ranking list for you—the Mouse Park Insiders! We also discuss Disney news for the week, including a massive layoff affecting 28,000 Cast Members. A sincere thank you to every Cast Member that puts on that name tag; you are truly what makes the magic of Disney.
Episode 36: It's the Big One… California Attractions Ranked (Part 1)
October 05, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBThis week we're ranking all of the attractions at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Although there's a lot we may disagree on when it comes to the best and worst of Disney, we came together to create this mega ranking list for you—the Mouse Park Insiders! We also discuss Disney news for the week, including a massive layoff affecting 28,000 Cast Members. A sincere thank you to every Cast Member that puts on that name tag; you are truly what makes the magic of Disney. Support the show
Episode 35: Disney 101 - Rookie Mistakes
September 28, 2020 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBThis week we're talking all about mistakes. We've compiled a list of some of the biggest and most frequent mistakes people make at Disney or when planning their trip. And yes, we've even done a few of these ourselves! Plus, we give you all the Disney news for the week, including RunDisney event cancelations, increased app capabilities at Disneyland, and more Disney location reopenings!
Episode 35: Disney 101 - Rookie Mistakes
September 28, 2020 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBThis week we're talking all about mistakes. We've compiled a list of some of the biggest and most frequent mistakes people make at Disney or when planning their trip. And yes, we've even done a few of these ourselves! Plus, we give you all the Disney news for the week, including RunDisney event cancelations, increased app capabilities at Disneyland, and more Disney location reopenings! Support the show
Episode 34: Disney Sidekicks Need Love Too
September 21, 2020 03:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBThis week is all about sidekicks! Tony and Dani chat about which Disney sidekicks they feel are deserving of their own movie. One host definitely has some imaginative ideas with potential for good money maker films. We'll give you a hint… it's not Dani! Plus, we give you all of the Disney news this week, including details on some highly anticipated attractions at Tokyo and more rumors surrounding a potential reopening of California theme parks.
Episode 33: Disney Bucket List (Part 2)
September 13, 2020 21:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBIt's not even Halloween yet, but we have tons of news for the 2020 Holiday Season at Walt Disney World. Plus this week's topic—part 2 of our Disney Bucket List! What experiences make your list? Enjoy listening to Mouse Park Insider every week? Don't forget to hit that Subscribe button!
Episode 32: Disney Bucket List (Part 1)
September 06, 2020 20:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBLots of news this week including a favorite Disney Resort getting a makeover, significant delays for a highly anticipated Disneyland attraction, Tokyo fireworks make a return, and our brief (no spoiler) review of Mulan on Disney Plus. This week Dani and Tony chat about some of their more-or-less attainable bucket list items. Listen along and see if your Disney bucket list matches up with ours. We'll be back next week for Part 2!
Episode 31: Disney's Best Attraction Updates
August 31, 2020 01:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBRest In Power, Chadwick Boseman. Some exciting news comes this week, including confirmation of Halloween celebrations taking place at Walt Disney World. This week we discuss our favorite changes Disney has made to existing rides in the parks. Here's a hint: They're all on the West Coast.
Episode 31: Disney's Best Attraction Updates
August 31, 2020 01:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBRest In Power, Chadwick Boseman. Some exciting news comes this week, including confirmation of Halloween celebrations taking place at Walt Disney World. This week we discuss our favorite changes Disney has made to existing rides in the parks. Here's a hint: They're all on the West Coast. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Mouseparkcoffee)
Episode 30: Some Things Are Better Left Untouched
August 24, 2020 04:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBThis week we've got a bunch of news from the Florida, Shanghai, and California parks. For this episode's topic we also discuss what can go wrong when Disney Imagineering just doesn't get it right. From Dani losing her first love to Tony losing his favorite childhood attraction, this is an episode you definitely won't want to miss.
Episode 30: Some Things Are Better Left Untouched
August 24, 2020 04:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBThis week we've got a bunch of news from the Florida, Shanghai, and California parks. For this episode's topic we also discuss what can go wrong when Disney Imagineering just doesn't get it right. From Dani losing her first love to Tony losing his favorite childhood attraction, this is an episode you definitely won't want to miss. Support the show
Episode 29: Marvel Movies Ranked (Part 2 of 2)
August 19, 2020 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBPart two of our exploration into the Marvel Universe. After rewatching the entire Marvel catalog, we've ranked each movie from best to worst. This episode we're wrapping up our lists with our top 10 Marvel movies. How do our rankings match up against yours?
Episode 28: Marvel Movies Ranked (Part 1 of 2)
August 17, 2020 03:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBWe're taking you out of the parks this week and into the Marvel Universe. After rewatching the entire Marvel catalog, we've taken on the incredibly difficult task of deciding which Marvel movie is our favorite and ranked each movie from best to worst. Do you agree with our rankings?
Episode 27: Disney Meals for the Rest of Our Days
August 10, 2020 05:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBIf you could only have one breakfast, one lunch, one dinner, and one snack from Disney for the rest of your life, what would you choose? That's what we're discussing this episode! Plus, Disney news from the week.
Episode 26: Would You Rather, Disney Style
August 02, 2020 23:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBNews for the week includes some hotel delays at Walt Disney World, more temperature check locations, and a change to Main Street's nearly 50-year-old uniforms in Magic Kingdom. This week we play a Disney-style version of "Would You Rather," resulting in some surprising choices from the co-hosts.
Episode 25: Keep Moving Forward
July 27, 2020 00:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBMore news this week as a major holiday event is canceled, construction for a new DVC location receives its final stamp of approval, and Dani's friend - Señor Jo - makes his return. Plus, this week we chat about Disney's delayed projects and our prediction for when we may actually see them completed.
Episode 24: Magic Kingdom… the Best and the Worst
July 20, 2020 02:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBThis week Hollywood Studios and Epcot join the list of Disney parks that are officially open again and Disney hit us with some big news concerning the permanent closures of three Walt Disney World attractions. Plus we close out our series of the 3 best and 3 worst things about each park with the most magical place on earth, Magic Kingdom.
Episode 23: Animal Kingdom… the Best and the Worst
July 13, 2020 00:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBNews for the East Coast; Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom are officially open to the public with Hollywood Studios and Epcot opening later this week. On the West Coast, Downtown Disney is back in business and we give you our thoughts after attending the reopening. Plus this week's topic, we discuss the 3 best things and 3 worst things about Animal Kingdom.
Episode 22: Epcot… the Best and the Worst
July 06, 2020 02:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBThe news keeps coming in! Some highly anticipated reopenings are planned for both coasts this week; a new eco-friendly McDonalds debuts at Disney World with… spin bikes?!; and one Disney Springs company declares bankruptcy. Plus we discuss the 3 best things and 3 worst things about Epcot.
Episode 21: Hollywood Studios… the Best and the Worst
June 29, 2020 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBSo much Disney news to share with you this week! While Orlando makes strides with their reopening, Anaheim announces major delays; Cinderella Castle gets her makeover; and Disney says zip-a-dee-doo-BYE to Splash Mountain. As if that isn't enough, this week we also discuss the 3 best things and 3 worst things about Hollywood Studios.
Episode 20: Disney California Adventure... the Best and the Worst
June 18, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBWalt Disney World Annual Passholders are starting to see their new expiration dates! Hopefully Disneyland will be soon to follow. This week we're talking all about Disney California Adventure Park, discussing the 3 best things and 3 worst things about this west coast theme park.
Episode 19: Disneyland… the Best and the Worst
June 15, 2020 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBHuge news for the west coast this week! Disney has announced reopening dates for the parks, Downtown Disney, and (two out of three) hotels in California. Speaking of California, this week we discuss the 3 best things and 3 worst things about Walt's original theme park. Plus a review of a new Disney movie you will most likely WANT to miss.
Episode 18: One Year Ago in a Galaxy Far, Far Away
June 01, 2020 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBWe have dates! For Walt Disney World parks opening, that is. Aside from the big news from Florida, this week we're celebrating the one-year anniversary of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at the Disneyland Resort. We take you back to May 31, 2019 and share our experience of being there for the Grand Opening, the hits and misses of SWGE, and what we think will be necessary for future success of the land.
Episode 17: Love it or List it - Disney Props
May 25, 2020 22:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBFloridians celebrate, Disney Springs is officially open! This week Tony decorates his own (imaginary) Disney Cave with props from the Parks. We also get real about life without Disney, what we're missing, and what we may have taken for granted when the Parks were operational.
Episode 16: Putting on our Disney Imagineering Hats
May 17, 2020 22:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBHave you ever thought about which Disney movies would make the best rides? This week we're putting on our Disney Imagineering hats, drawing inspiration from some of our favorite Disney films to create our best ideas for new rides and what parks they belong in.
Episode 15: Disney Lines… Wait or Skip?
May 11, 2020 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBThis week we finally have some news about the Disney Parks! While one park is opening, another is canceling more reservation dates. Plus, construction begins again at the California parks. We also discuss which rides we think are worth waiting for and which ones are not worth enduring the long lines. Please be sure to rate and subscribe!
Episode 14: May the Fourth Be With You (and Also With You)
May 03, 2020 22:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBHappy Star Wars Day! In honor of May the Fourth, we're bringing you an episode entirely dedicated to Star Wars at Disney Parks. Aside from the obvious, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, there are so many ways Star Wars has infiltrated its way into the Disney Company worldwide. We break it down for you with some history on how May the Fourth became a thing, and even that one time when Dani was responsible for a popular Star Wars merch item being sold at Disneyland.
Episode 13: Sounds of Disney
April 27, 2020 03:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBSomeone broke into a Disney park this week… and it wasn't us! This episode, we're taking you inside the sounds and songs of Disney Parks. Do our favorites match up with yours?
Episode 12: Celebrating Animal Kingdom
April 19, 2020 23:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBIn honor of Earth Day (and Animal Kingdom's birthday), this special episode is all about Dani's favorite park! We chat about our favorite things about the park, share some tips to ensure you make the best of your visit, and talk about which VIP experience we can't wait to try next time we're at Animal Kingdom!
Episode 11: Disney Parks in the Aftermath of COVID-19
April 13, 2020 00:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBWhat will the Disney Parks be like after the coronavirus pandemic? We've got some insight into what you can expect. Plus news from the week, including an official postponement for a highly-anticipated new land, more Disney furloughs, and the announcement of a new Disney+ live action remake that should never have been signed off on.
Episode 10: Everything Tastes Better at Disney
April 06, 2020 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBWe have officially survived 3 full weeks without the Disney Parks, but we sure do miss it. The rides, the characters, THE FOOD. This week, we gush over the Disney foods we're missing the most. Plus news on annual pass payments, updated movie release dates, and construction postponements at the parks.
Episode 9: The Best Animatronic?
March 30, 2020 00:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBAnother week without Disney Parks, and we're slowly starting to lose our minds. This week, Tony and Dani discuss their favorite Disney animatronics, Tony's plan for getting into Club 33, and why Dani may not want to visit Tokyo Disney.
Episode 8: Disneyland vs. Magic Kingdom
March 23, 2020 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBWeek one of Disney parks closure complete and we haven't lost our minds… yet. This week, Tony and Dani answer some questions from our Instagram followers. We also map out some major differences between Disneyland and Magic Kingdom. Ultimately answering the age-old question… Which park is better?
Episode 7: No Disney... Now What?
March 16, 2020 03:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBEvery Disney Park in the world is officially closed due to the coronavirus pandemic... which leaves us asking the question, what are we supposed to do now?! This week, Tony and Dani talk about some Disney-related things you can do to pass the time while the parks are closed. Also, Avengers Campus at DCA officially has an opening date! But something else is also happening that is sure to make that specific weekend an extremely crowded one at the Disneyland Resort.
Episode 6: Dude, Where's My Merch Bag?
March 09, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBThis week Tony and Dani review their first visit to Black Tap--a popular restaurant at Downtown Disney, their (avoidable) negative experiences at Epcot, and changes coming to the popular Disney park.
Bonus Episode: Movie Review - Onward
March 08, 2020 21:00 - 6 minutes - 4.8 MBDani and Tony review the new Pixar movie, Onward, in this first ever Bonus episode. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Mouseparkcoffee)
Bonus Episode: Movie Review - Onward
March 08, 2020 21:00 - 6 minutes - 4.8 MBDani and Tony review the new Pixar movie, Onward, in this first ever Bonus episode.
Episode 5: Passing of the Torch?
March 02, 2020 03:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBTony and Dani chat about their weekend trip to Disneyland, where they saw the new Magic Happens parade, experienced the insanely crowded California Adventure's Food & Wine Festival, and Soared Over California. Bob Iger is out, Bob Chapek is in. The Jungle Cruise takes you under water. We play a new game called Guess the Attraction.
Episode 4: Disneyland Dream Makeover
February 24, 2020 02:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBDisney news from the week is discussed. Tony and Dani also share their own Disneyland utopia--what they would add, change, or get rid of to make Disneyland absolutely perfect.
Episode 3: Is that a Mickey Bar in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?
February 17, 2020 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBMouse Park Insiders is back for episode 3! Tony and Dani talk about Disney news from the week, tips and must-do's for planning a Disney World trip, and smuggling Mickey Bars in your pockets.