Adventures and Mousecapades: A Podcast About Disney

A last-minute flight deal turns into a full-on Disneyland stress test: two tiny kids, huge crowds, a rainy day at Disney California Adventure, and one missing “best friend” pillow that nearly breaks everyone’s heart. Jarrett is back to share how his family tackled their first Disneyland trip after recently doing Disney World and a Disney cruise and what actually changes when you swap Orlando’s giant bubble for Anaheim’s compact, wa...

The Disney Treasure looks like the future of Disney Cruise Line, but it doesn’t always move like the ships you already know. We sit down with Caleb and Caitlyn from Market House Podcast to unpack their first Wish-class sailing on the Treasure, plus the real-world challenge of doing it with a toddler who wants to walk everywhere, meet every character, and stay up for Pirate Night.

We get into the big contrasts: the breathta...

The first thing Disney Adventure tells you is that it’s not a “normal” Disney Cruise Line ship and it doesn’t even wait for the atrium reveal to make the point. We’re joined by renowned journalist Scott Gustin for a firsthand breakdown of Disney Cruise Line’s newest and most unusual addition, fresh off the christening and preview sailing before the maiden voyage out of Singapore.

We dig into what works, what feels differen...

Disney is so familiar that it’s easy to stop seeing it. That’s why our conversation with Dr Jill Peterfeso hits so hard: when you treat Disney parks and media as a serious case study, the “obvious” becomes fascinating again. Jill is a published professor at Guilford College and the co-editor of Why The Magic Matters: Discovering Disney As A Laboratory For Learning, and she shows how Disney studies can train the same skills students...

The parks hit different after midnight. From neon-lit dance parties and rare character sets in Anaheim to wide-open ride marathons in Orlando, we break down what 2026’s Disney after-hours landscape actually looks like, how much it costs, and where the magic is worth the splurge. We compare Disneyland After Dark’s themed nights—Sweethearts’ Night, 70 Years of Favorites, Disney Channel Night, Star Wars Night, and Pride Night—with Wal...

When your heroes show up, five nights on the Disney Magic with Marvel Day at Sea, concierge calm, and two ports packed with culture turn into one amazing trip! We dig into the real logistics, why staying in Galveston can beat Houston for embarkation, how concierge perks like hot breakfast room service and late luggage cutoff change your pace, and why a little prep unlocks the best Marvel encounters.

From the first sea day,...

Ever tried to shave hours off a brutal layover and accidentally triggered a full‑blown travel saga? We did. What started as a seamless return from a Disney cruise turned into delay creep, code share finger‑pointing, and a nine‑hour airport marathon, complete with mystery “boarding passes” and luggage that chose its own adventure through Chicago and Phoenix.

We walk you through the decision that set it all off, ditching a l...

The suitcase zippers are straining, work piled up all week, and a Disney Magic cruise is hours away. Perfect time to hit rewind to January 2022! We’re taking you back to where our show began, re-airing our very first recording, and reintroducing the two nerds behind the microphones: Alicea and Nathan, high school sweethearts who moved from the East Coast to the Seattle area and accidentally became Disney adults.

We unpack ...

A nudge to apply turned into a no, then a yes, and finally a year that blended writing marathons, real‑time research, and friendships that feel like family. We sit down with McCayla to unpack how planDisney actually works: no secret databases, no cast‑member access—just rigorous accuracy, collaborative teamwork, and a love for helping guests make better memories at Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, and beyond.
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What if your training plan felt more like play than pressure? We sit down with Brittany Charboneau, the Funny Runner, whose blend of elite grit, Disney joy, and improv comedy turns marathons into stories worth telling. From sweeping the Dopey Challenge in 2022 to winning the Walt Disney World Marathon as a new mom here in 2026, Brittany shows how costumes, creativity, and community can transform the toughest miles.

We trac...

Planning a 2026 Disneyland trip without drowning in tabs? We’ve got you. We walk through the year’s biggest dates and smarter strategies, calling out the can’t-miss festivals, the ride overlays that actually change your day, and the cultural moments that add heart to the parks. If you’re torn between a spring food crawl or a fall haunt, this guide helps you pick your window and build a plan that fits your style and stamina.

Doors close, choices open. We’re diving headfirst into a cascade of Disney Would You Rather dilemmas that test how we think about mentors, sidekicks, power, and responsibility, all while keeping the fun at full throttle. From Yen Sid’s steady hand to Merlin’s lovable chaos, we explore what good guidance really looks like and why structure vs. spontaneity is a decision you make as much as a personality you have.

We square o...

Start with fireworks, end with gratitude—that’s the arc of a year that took us from Aulani sunsets and Alaska glaciers to hospital hallways and a comeback cruise. We pull back the curtain on twelve trips, a few legendary mishaps, and the wins that made 2025 feel both impossible and unforgettable.

We revisit the Junior Theater Festival in Sacramento and the hidden gem that is Stage Nine’s Disneyana trove. We talk first impr...

New magic is landing from every direction, and we’re sorting the signal from the noise so you can plan with confidence. From Bluey stepping into the parks and onto the ships, to Electric Mayhem cranking up Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster, to Autopia finally going electric, this week is packed with news that actually changes how you map a Disney trip. We walk through what’s opening, what’s closing, and what’s getting better so you spend les...

What happens when you hand your Hollywood Studios plan to a roulette wheel on a July Tuesday? We tested it—standby only, all ride types in play, casual sit down dining, storms looming—and discovered how randomness collides with Florida heat, crowd flow, and the realities of queue waits. From a lucky late-morning villains show to a brunch at Oga’s that fueled vibes more than bodies, we followed the wheel into Smugglers Run, characte...

Holiday cheer, knee-surgery jokes, and a stack of Disney Cruise Line would-you-rathers: we put our sea-day priorities to the test and uncover what actually makes a voyage unforgettable. From the big itinerary call—seven unhurried nights on the Disney Fantasy versus a Wish double dip at Castaway Cay—to the most controversial dining debate on the ocean, we weigh time, cost, and vibe to help you plan with purpose.

We get hone...

Think of a cruise that gives more than sunsets and selfies. We set out from San Juan on Disney Magic after a 15-year gap, fresh off real-life health hurdles, and built a trip around slow joy: a food-forward Puerto Rico layover, a rum masterclass at the Bacardí Founders Experience, and a calm-first plan onboard with concierge comforts, spa therapy, and long, quiet reads on the veranda.

San Juan set the tone. The Flavors of ...

The drums hit before the curry cools, the Muses raise the roof, and a shadow man steals the show—Wesley's maiden voyage on Disney Destiny was packed with moments that surprised in the best ways. We're picking up where we left off last week to continue our look into Disney's newest cruise ship.

We dig into Pride Lands’ dinner theater, where gorgeous savannah lighting and rich design meet a sound mix that sometimes over...

A brand-new Disney ship beckons, and Wesley answered the call. Welcome aboard a look at the Disney Destiny’s maiden voyage, with sky-high expectations and the magic of a ship that tells its story through every surface. From a shockingly luxurious pre-cruise stay at Pier Sixty-Six with early check-in, poolside setup, and frozen grapes, to a blissfully efficient embarkation at Port Everglades, the tone was set before Wesley ever touc...