Addicted to the Mouse: Disney Podcast | Disney World, Universal, & Cruise Vacation Planning
Episodes
Disney Cruise Buzzkill & Universal Kids Resort is Opening Soon!
31 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we are looking at the new alcoholic beverage policy Disney Cruise Line quietly changed to that goes into effect in the n...
Star of the Seas Pre-Trip Report | 7-Nights on Royal Caribbean’s Newest Ship
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We are about to embark on the largest cruise ship in the world, Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas. For seven nights with the boys, we will lea...
Travel Nightmares: Stories to Haunt Your Best Vacation Dreams | Part 2
24 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second part in a two-part Travel Nightmare series where we are telling some of our own travel nightmare stories, but also sharing so many...
Travel Nightmares: Stories to Haunt Your Best Vacation Dreams | Part 1
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we are telling some of our own travel nightmare stories, but also sharing so many from all of you out there. From lost l...
Disney Summer Updates From World to Cruise
17 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we are covering a ton of Disney World and Disney Cruise updates for Summer 2026. From how to meet Bluey at Animal Ki...
Rainy Day Roulette: The 3pm Pivot Strategy
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rainy season in Central Florida is here! On today’s Disney podcast, we are talking all our favorite strategies for beating the rain in Walt Disney ...
2027 Adventures by Disney Release | Universal & Disney News
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we are talking all things Disney and Universal news. From Level 99 opening at Disney Springs this summer to one of the m...
2027 Adventures by Disney Release + Universal & Disney News
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we are talking Disney and Universal news. From Level 99 opening at Disney Springs this summer to one of the most popular...
The Introvert’s Guide to Disney World: Finding the Quietest Spots in Every Park
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we are going over our seven favorite spots in each of the four Walt Disney World Theme Parks to get away from crowds. Fr...
We Rented a Grand Cabana at Castaway Cay | Disney Wish Trip Report
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we are detailing everything we did on our 3-night weekend getaway aboard the Disney Wish, stopping at Nassau and Port Ca...
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary 2026: Everything We Know (So Far)
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we’re talking about all of the Halloween offerings for Disney World and Disney Cruise Line. From details about Hal...
The Disney World $50 Food Challenge: Disney Dining on a Budget
26 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we are coming up with ten full days of eating: two in each theme park and two in Disney Springs. For each day, we are ch...
New Disney Cruise Promotion and Our Disney Wish Pre-Trip Report
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we are talking about a brand new, pretty great Disney Cruise Line promotion where kids can sail at a huge discount. Then...
2027 Disney World Reveal: Deluxe Dining Returns & $219 Tickets
19 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we are going through everything we know about booking Disney World for 2027. Last week, Disney surprised everyone by...
Our Disney Destiny Adults-Only Cruise | Trip Report
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Greetings from Castaway Cay! We disembark the Disney Destiny first thing tomorrow morning after spending the last five days aboard Disney’s bra...
“Wait, That’s Still There?” | Our Disney World Nostalgic Tour
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Disney parks, we often talk about attractions being replaced with new and better things in the name of progress. On today’s Disney Podcast, we a...
Disney Defeatists vs Disney Adults: The Great WDW Debate
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are having ourselves a little showdown between the negative complainers on a Disney World vacation and the ever-optim...
Heroes, Villains, and No Kids: Our Disney Destiny Pre-Trip Report
05 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking all about our adults-only 5-night cruise aboard the Disney Destiny coming up soon. From the Broadway ...
Hero of the Seas – Royal Caribbean’s Newest Ship | Coming in 2027
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking all about the brand new release from Royal Caribbean, which is now available to book – Hero of the Seas. This will b...
Ranking the Best Places to Eat and Drink in Disney World Theme Parks
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are ranking our top three table-service, quick-service, and lounges for all four Walt Disney World theme parks. Wheth...
Take the Trip, Make the Memories
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking about the importance of prioritizing getting out of your routines and spending time with your family. Whe...
Our Top Tips to Maximize Your Next Disney Cruise
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are giving away all our best DCL tips. From how to get an earlier Port Arrival Time to how to save money while on boa...
Disney Cruise Line’s Next Ship Announced and More Disney News
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are catching up on Disney News! From Disney Cruise Line’s newest cruise ship launching in 2027 to lots of fun n...
2026 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival – Food, Merch, and More | On the Go
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are taking you with us to Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival 2026 for opening week. We spent two afternoons here ...
Our Favorite Free Things to Do at Walt Disney World
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we are talking about the best FREE things to do when staying at Walt Disney World. Whether you’re wanting to save ...
Mobile Order Masterclass: Beating the Disney World Dining Game
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we are talking about the best Quick Service restaurants at Disney World and tips for mobile ordering to save time an...
The 50 Most Asked Questions From Universal Orlando First Time Visitors
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are answering the 50 most asked questions online from guests who are planning a Universal Orlando vacation and have never been before. From...
The “Adults Only” Disney Cruise Line Guide (Sailing Without the Kids)
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we’re looking at a question that most Disney adults will ask themselves at some point during their vacation planning&#...
The Magic of Disney Animation Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we’re diving deep into everything coming to the reimagination of Animation Courtyard in Disney’s Hollywood Studi...
Epcot’s 2026 Flower & Garden Festival | Topiaries, Concerts, and Foodie Guide
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we’re going through the 2026 Epcot Foodie Guide for Flower and Garden Festival and getting very excited (and hungry) f...
50 Best Ways to Count Down to Your Disney World Vacation
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking about the 50 best ways to build hype before your next Walt Disney World Vacation. We all know anticipatio...
Beyond Disney Parks – Our Ultimate International Travel Guide
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are going beyond the US theme parks and talking international travel. From passports and visas to long-haul flights a...
2027 Disney Cruise Line Summer Itineraries are Here!
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking all about the new Summer 2027 itineraries that are available to book starting next week! And let me tell...
Disney Acronyms | How Big of a Disney Fan Are You?
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast in honor of Super Bowl Sunday, we are having a little contest ourselves. Leslie is going to see how many Disney acronyms ...
Answering the Most Asked Disney Cruise Line Questions from New Cruisers
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are answering the 40 most asked questions online from guests who are planning a Disney Cruise Line vacation. From how...
Answering the 50 Most Asked Questions From Disney World First Time Visitors
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are answering the 50 most asked questions online from guests who are planning a Disney World vacation and have never ...
30 Favorite Places to Hang Out in Disney World for the Vibe
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking about our favorite places in all four Disney World theme parks that we love spending time in just to soak...
2026 Festival of the Arts – Opening Week in Epcot | On the Go
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are spending two afternoons in Epcot and experiencing everything the 2026 Festival of the Arts has to offer. From...
Looking Forward to Mardi Gras 2026 at Universal Orlando Resort
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re looking forward to one of the best times of the year over at Universal Orlando Resort – Mardi Gras! Running from February 7 ...
Our Best Disney World Tips for 2026
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are recapping the changes that have come or are coming to Disney World in 2026, plus new discounts and more! From Tea...
Ranking Walt Disney World’s 21 Themed Lands
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we ranking all 21 of Walt Disney World’s themed lands across all four theme parks. From Main Street USA to Star Wa...
2026 Festival of the Arts Foodie Guide
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are salivating over all of the amazing food you can find this year at Epcot International Festival of the Arts for 20...
Two Disney Adults Sail on Virgin Voyages…Oh My… | On the Go
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We just disembarked from the Scarlet Lady in Miami this morning after a 5-Night Virgin Voyages cruise. We were a little nervous before getting on boa...
Our First Virgin Voyages Cruise | Pre-Trip Report
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We are a little nervous about this one… Today, we’re talking all about our upcoming couples cruise on Virgin Voyages. Sailing out of Miam...
25 Iconic Disney World Attractions That Are Now Extinct
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast we are talking about 25 of the most iconic Disney World attractions that are no longer around. From SpectroMagic to the O...
What We Are Most Excited About for Disney and Beyond in 2026
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast we are talking about what is coming in 2026 to Disney World, Cruise Lines, and Beyond. But what we’re really ex...
Merry Christmas, From Our Family to Yours
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We just wanted to take a few minutes on this Christmas Eve to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! This episode is sponsored by&n...
Merry Monorail Christmas Crawl | On the Go
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are headed to the Magic Kingdom area to check out all of the Christmas decor. We’re taking you with us as we ex...
Your Disney World “Training” Guide: Prepping Mind & Body
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking about how to prepare for an upcoming Disney World vacation and what to do while on that vacation to have ...
Everything Coming to Epcot’s Festival of the Arts in 2026
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are looking ahead to next month when Epcot International Festival of the Arts makes its return to Walt Disney Wor...
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Suite Categories | Sea, Sky, and Star Class
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today is all about splurging on one of our favorite cruise lines – Royal Caribbean. When we want to spoil ourselves on Royal, we book a suite. ...
2025 Epcot Festival of the Holidays | On the Go
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we are taking you with us as we experience two full afternoons trying all of the best food and drinks at the 2025 Festiv...
Bucket List Disney World Dining
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking through all of the Bucket List Disney World Dining for every meal type. From character dining to fancy me...
Pros and Cons for Staying at Every Disney World Resort
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking through all of the Walt Disney World resorts and the reasons why we would stay at or avoid each of them. ...
Happy Thanksgiving…Disney World Style 🦃🍁
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are taking a break from the parks and cruises and focusing on being thankful (and the release of Stranger Things Seaso...
How to Choose Lightning Lanes at All Disney World Theme Parks
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking all about Lightning Lanes at Walt Disney World. Understanding the three tiers of Lightning Lanes and how t...
Jollywood Nights Review and Festival of the Holidays
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are reviewing our experience from Disney Jollywood Nights in Hollywood Studios two nights ago. We had a wonderful time...
Walking Tour of the Disney Destiny | On the Go
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are trying something a little different. We’re bringing you with us as we explore al of the areas around Disney Crui...
DISNEY DESTINY – 3 Nights on DCL’s Newest Cruise Ship | On the Go
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We just got off Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, Disney Destiny, for the 3-night Christening Cruise. We’re taking you with us as we experience ev...
Disney World Holiday Foodie Guide Outside of the Parties
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are back from Disneyland and getting ready to head to the Disney Destiny! Before we do, we’re salivating over all of the amazing holiday-themed f...
Disneyland and Disney California Adventure – On the Go
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are back in Disneyland here in Anaheim, California! After two and a half years, it’s amazing being back in one of our favorite places to visit. O...
We asked AI to Plan the Perfect Disney World Vacation…
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is a ton of buzz around Artificial Intelligence and everything it can do right now, but would you trust it to plan your family’s expensive Dis...
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party | 2025 Foodie Guide and More
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is coming up in just over a week and we are so excited to have holidays back at Disney World! Today, w...
Jollywood Nights | Everything Coming to Hollywood Studios for This Year’s Holiday Event
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s almost Holidays in Disney World! In just a couple of weeks, we’ll be back in Hollywood Studios for Disney Jollywood Nights 2025. After a roug...
The Ultimate Disneyland Countdown: Our Top 50 Must-Dos
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been two and a half years since we were last at Disneyland! On today’s Disney Podcast, we are looking forward to our upcoming trip out to Ana...
The Ultimate Disney Cruise Line Packing List
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are covering everything we bring with us on a Disney Cruise (for each destination) as well as the prohibited items tha...
Disney Cruise Line Showdown: Ranking the Disney Ships
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking about the similarities and differences between all six Disney Cruise Line ships and then ranking all of th...
Where to Find the Best Brunches in Disney World
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking about our favorite meal to eat while at Disney World…BRUNCH! Whether we are sleeping in for a rest day o...
Disney and Universal Holidays Are Right Around the Corner
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking about the Holidays at Disney World and Universal Orlando. Today, Disney World released packages for 2026 H...
The Ultimate Disney World Theme Park Packing List
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are covering everything we consider taking with us into the Disney World theme parks as well as the prohibited items t...
Ranking All the Countries in Epcot’s World Showcase
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are heading back to one of our favorite places to visit when at Walt Disney World – Epcot’s World Showcase. Compri...
Ranking the Best 12 Lounges at Walt Disney World
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are ranking our favorite 12 Lounges at Disney World. From the newest lounges – The Beak and Barrel and GEO-82 to old...
The Ultimate Disney World Vacation Checklist
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are covering the main things you need to consider prior to arriving at Walt Disney World. From air tags in your luggag...
Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, and Universal Updates & News
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are covering construction updates and news from Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, and Universal Orlando Resort here in...
The Best Disney Memories From All of You
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We asked all of you to share your favorite Disney pictures and what special memories they hold for you and your families and wow…did you come throug...
A Disney Picture is Worth 1,000 Words Part 2
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are continuing walking down memory lane with Part 2 of “A Disney Picture is Worth 1000 Words.” We go back over a d...
A Disney Picture is Worth 1,000 Words Part 1
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking about capturing memories. We go back over a decade and describe certain pictures on our Disney vacations t...
Exploring 2025 Epcot Food & Wine Festival | On the Go
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are bringing you with us as we try everything we possibly can over the course of two days at this year’s Internation...
Destination D23 Announcements (2025) and More!
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking about all of the news and announcements from last weekend’s Destination D23 Event here at Walt Disney Wo...
Halloween Horror Nights 2025 Opening Night | On the Go
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight we are taking you with us as we experience opening night of Halloween Horror Nights 34 this year. We are going through all four scare zones an...
How to Plan Your Disney World Dining (From Two People That Have Eaten at All of Them)
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking about the best way to narrow down the myriad food options available to you on your Walt Disney World vacat...
Beak and Barrel Debacle (and other craziness…)
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking about all kinds of things. From our anniversary dinner at Citrico’s and first time watching Disney Starl...
New Disney Cruises and Epcot Food & Wine
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are going over the release of the new itineraries for Disney Cruise Line that are available for booking beginning next...
Star of the Seas by Royal Caribbean | Our 3-Night Preview Cruise Trip Report
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We just got back from our 3-night preview cruise on Star of the Seas, before the ship’s official launch and we have so much to share. This is the si...
Disney Dining Plan…Should You or Shouldn’t You?
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are diving deep into the Disney Dining Plan and figuring out if it’s worth it for you. Whether it is the Quick Servi...
Halloween Horror Nights 2025 – The Complete Guide for HHN 34 at Universal Orlando Resort
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Halloween Horror Nights 34 is almost here and we are talking about everything you need to know! Whether you are attending this year’s scary event at...
Complete Guide to 2025 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are giving you all the details you need if you’re thinking about going to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party in...
Catching Up On All the Disney News
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are back in the studio after three weeks of our Epic European Adventure and can’t wait to dive back into all of the Disney News we have missed wh...
Barcelona to Southampton Disney Fantasy Cruise | Trip Report
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are ending our 7-Night European Cruise aboard the Disney Fantasy tomorrow morning and have loved it so much! We started in Barcelona and sailed thr...
Barcelona Adventures by Disney Escape | Trip Report
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We just finished our Adventures by Disney Escape in Barcelona, where we spent three days exploring the city and everything it has to offer. We toured ...
Germany Adventures by Disney | Trip Report
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We just finished our Adventures by Disney in Germany, where we spent seven full days exploring Munich, Nuremberg, Rothenburg, Potsdam, and Berlin. We ...
Ranking All Animal Kingdom Rides for Adults and Kiddos
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are ranking all of Animal Kingdom’s rides in two different ways. First, we rank all rides according to our preferenc...
Our Barcelona Adventures by Disney Escape and Disney Fantasy Cruise Pre-Trip Report
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking about our upcoming Barcelona Adventures by Disney Escape, which is then followed by a 7-night cruise aboar...
Ask Us Anything 2025 | Part 3
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are answering all of your questions! Thanks to all of you that submitted wonderful questions about travel, life in Orl...
Our Germany Adventures by Disney Pre-Trip Report
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking through the full itinerary of everything we will experience on our epic, 7-night Germany Adventures by Dis...
Ask Us Anything 2025 | Part 2
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are answering all of your questions! You asked so many great questions about Disney, our move to Orlando, being travel...
Ask Us Anything 2025 | Part I
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are answering all of your questions! Well, technically half of your questions 🙂 Over the past 24 hours, so many of ...
Ranking All Epcot Rides for Adults and Kiddos
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are ranking all of Epcot’s rides in two different ways. First, we rank all rides according to our preferences now an...
Understand the Disney Travel Risks You’re Taking
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking about the risks that guests take with their Disney vacations that they may not fully understand. From Rent...
What Makes a Disney Cruise So Special (and Popular)?
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are just returning from touring the Disney Dream yesterday in Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale, FL) and are talking ab...