Addicted to the Mouse: Disney Podcast | Disney World, Universal, & Cruise Vacation Planning
Episodes
Don’t Do This! Our Top 20 Mistakes to Avoid on Your Next Disney World Vacation
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are covering our Top 20 mistakes you should avoid on your next Walt Disney World vacation. From not taking advantage o...
All the Disney News from Piston Peak to Cool Kid Summer
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking about all of the Disney announcements from the last couple of weeks (and a few Universal news items too). ...
Our Alaska Cruise on Regent Seven Seas | Trip Report
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are talking all about the last seven days on the Regent Seven Seas Explorer, cruising Alaska from Whittier to Vancouver. We went to both Hub...
Our Denali National Park Pre-Cruise Land Tour | Trip Report
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are reliving one of the most amazing tours we have ever taken – a journey into the Alaskan Interior to Denali National Park. This was a pr...
Ranking All Hollywood Studios Rides for Adults and Kiddos
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are ranking all rides in Hollywood Studios at Disney World in two different ways. First, we rank all rides according t...
Our Couples Alaskan Cruise on Regent Seven Seas | Pre-Trip Report
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are talking all about a cruise that we have been so excited about going on ever since we booked it last year – a couples cruise to Alaska ...
Ranking All Magic Kingdom Rides for Adults and Kiddos
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are ranking all of Magic Kingdom’s rides in two different ways. First, we rank all rides according to our preference...
Ultimate Guide to Making the BEST Disney World Memories
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are focusing on the most important thing to our family when going on any vacation, but especially Walt Disney World…...
Who Has the Better VIP Tour – Disney World vs Universal Orlando
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are comparing the ultimate splurge on your next vacation to Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort. Both theme...
Disneyland 70th & Universal Epic Universe Grand Opening Celebration
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking about the two huge events happening on both coasts. On the West Coast, Disneyland began its 70th Anniversa...
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and Food & Wine News!
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking all about the 2025 fall season with Disney’s newest announcements for everything coming to Mickey’s No...
Disney’s Building a New Theme Park Where?!
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking about the huge announce from the Walt Disney Company this week. Disney announced the development of the se...
Ultimate Disney World “Best vs Worst” Showdown
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are headed to a Disney World showdown. From restaurants and rides to characters and changes made by the company, we’...
Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort | Trip Report
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are at the end of our weekend trip to Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort for our first trip here. We’ve only had a...
What Will Disney World Do in a Recession?
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are speculating on what actions Disney World would take if the United States enters into a recession. With the news re...
Choose Your Own Adventure – Disney Land & Sea
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are figuring out the best way to enjoy a Disney World and Disney Cruise combination trip for less than 9 days without ...
2026 Disney World Packages are Here…with FREE DINING!
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking about lots of Disney news, including the release of 2026 Walt Disney World tickets, resorts, and packages ...
Disney World Resort Day – Making the Most of Your Vacation
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking about everything you can do on your Disney World Vacation on non-theme park days. From free resort activit...
Diving Deep Into the Disney Destiny
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are looking at all of the details that Disney Cruise Line just released for their newest cruise ship, the Disney Desti...
Epcot World Showcase – Everything to Know Before You Go
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are diving into Epcot’s World Showcase and everything there is to see, eat, and do in all eleven countries. From wha...
Most Annoying Things When Traveling to Disney World (and How to Deal with Them)
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are airing some grievances. We are going over the most annoying things we encounter when flying down to Orlando and th...
EPIC UNIVERSE – Our Full Review of Universal Orlando’s Newest Theme Park
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday we attended the Media Preview for Epic Universe, Universal Orlando Resort’s newest theme park that opens to the public on May 22, 2025. No...
Our Favorite Spots on Disney Cruise Line | Best of Disney
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking about all of our favorite spots on Disney Cruise Line. From themed lounges specific to each of the ships t...
Our Favorite Quick Service Restaurants in Disney World for 2025
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are covering all of our favorite Disney World quick service dining options from the parks to the resorts in 2025. We’...
Our Disney Treasure 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Trip Report
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are reviewing everything we experienced on the Disney Treasure this past week for Spring Break. We did so many new thi...
The One About Travel Nothing…
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we talking about nothing. Well, travel nothing. Join us today as we go over how we plan our travel each year, using credi...
Our Disney Treasure 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Pre-Trip Report
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are currently sailing on Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Treasure, for a seven night Eastern Caribbean cruise over Spring Break. We ...
Disney World and Disneyland – Recent News and Announcements
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we talking about recent announcements from Disney about park expansions from the SXSW conference, Disneyland’s 70th Ann...
Exploring the 2025 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival | On the Go
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are taking you with us to Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival 2025 for opening weekend. We spent two afternoons here en...
Epic Universe Previews are Happening!
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Epic Universe, Universal Orlando Resort’s newest theme park, opens to the public for Memorial Day weekend in a little over two months. But, before t...
The Great Disney World Debate
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are each taking sides to debate everything Disney World. From the best attractions and food spots to whether Park Hopp...
Epcot’s 2025 Flower & Garden Festival | Foodie Guide
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we’re going through the 2025 Epcot Foodie Guide for Flower and Garden Festival and getting very excited (and hungry) fo...
Favorite Spots in Disney Springs | Best of Disney World
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are taking you with us to Disney Springs in Walt Disney World, an incredible shopping, dining, and entertainment venue...
20 Mistakes to AVOID on Your Disney Cruise Vacation
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are giving you 20 rookie mistakes that too many people make when booking a Disney Cruise Line vacation and what to do ...
Favorite Spots in Epcot | Best of Disney World
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are taking you with us to Epcot in Walt Disney World to all of our favorite things to see, do, eat, and experience. Ep...
Favorite Spots in Hollywood Studios | Best of Disney World
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are taking you with us to the Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World to all of our favorite restaurants, ri...
Super Bowl Showdown – Disney World vs Disney Cruise Line
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are combining two amazing things happening this week – the release of Summer 2026 Disney Cruise Line itineraries and...
Favorite Spots in Animal Kingdom | Best of Disney World
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are taking you with us to the Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Walt Disney World to all of our favorite restaurants, rides...
What a Week – Catching Up on Life and Disney Travel Plans
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are first catching up on an incredible week, from going to the Opening Night of Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras event...
Disney Cruise Line vs Royal Caribbean
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are comparing our two favorite cruise lines – Disney Cruise Line versus Royal Caribbean. We’ve been looking forwar...
What is Travel Insurance and Do You Need It?
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking all about Travel Insurance, different coverages, and when you should consider purchasing it. From Trip Can...
Favorite Spots in Magic Kingdom | Best of Disney World
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are taking you with us to the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World to all of our favorite restaurants, rides, and shows....
Epcot’s Festival of the Arts 2025 Opening Weekend | On the Go
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are taking you with us for two afternoons as we go to Epcot’s 2025 Festival of the Arts for Opening Weekend to exper...
2025 Disney World Crowd Calendars | When is the Best Time to Go?
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So you’ve decided to come to Walt Disney World this year, but not sure when the best time to visit is? On today’s Disney Podcast, we’re talking ...
2025 May Be the Best Year to Go to Disney World…or Is It?
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we’re talking about all of the reasons to make Disney World your destination for your family vacation in 2025, but then...
2025 Festival of the Arts and Foodie Guide |What’s New & Returning
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we’re talking about everything coming to the 2025 Festival of the Arts in Epcot later next week on January 17, 2025. We...
Our New Year’s Eve Cruise in a Crown Loft Suite | Utopia of the Seas Trip Report
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We just got back from our 4-Night New Year’s Eve cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas. We splurged on this one and staying in the amazin...
Free Dining is Back at Disney! Live from Utopia of the Seas
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we are coming to you from…Royal Caribbean’s newest cruise ship – Utopia of the Seas. We are not only give you all o...
Our Best & Worst Disney Dining for 2024
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we are looking back at all of the Disney Dining Reviews we have done this entire year and going through our favorites and...
Merry Christmas from Addicted to the Mouse
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we wanted to take a few minutes to wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays while talking a little bit about all of ...
How to Choose Your Perfect Disney Cruise Vacation
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At the end of 2025, there will be eight Disney Cruise ships in operation around the world. On today’s Disney podcast, we are talking about all of th...
Getting EXCITED About What’s Coming to Disney World in 2025
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we are talking about all of the amazing things that are coming to Walt Disney World next year. From Magic Kingdom’s new...
DISNEY TREASURE – Experiencing DCL’s Newest Cruise Ship | Trip Report
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We just got off Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Treasure, this morning. Join us as we talk about everything we experienced on our 3-Nig...
Everything Coming to Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary Celebration
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we are talking all about Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary Celebration that kicks into gear in May 2025 and we cannot wait....
Two Days in Epcot’s 2024 Festival of the Holidays | On-the-Go
09 Dec 2024
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 2024 Festiva...
Everything for Little Kids at Walt Disney World
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we are covering everything you need to know about bringing little kids to Disney World. We are answering some of parents’...
Our Disney Treasure Preview Cruise Pre-Trip Report
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Next week, we are boarding Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, Disney Treasure, for a three night preview cruise before its inaugural sailing later th...
3 Year Update – Starting Fantastical Vacations and Moving to Disney World
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Three years ago, we packed up the U-Hauls and moved our entire lives over 1100 miles from Oklahoma to Orlando to embark on a new adventure. We quit ou...
Q&A With J – Jennings Answers All of Your Questions
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we are interview our 13 year old son, Jennings, and asking him all of the questions that you asked. From Disney favorites...
Utopia of the Seas | Royal Caribbean’s Newest Cruise Ship
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking all about Royal Caribbean’s newest cruise ship…the second largest in the world – Utopia of the Seas. We are sailing on Utop...
2024 Festival of the Holidays Foodie Guide
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we recapping all of the amazing experiences you can find for the holidays in Epcot, from the Candlelight Processional to ...
9 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Disney World Vacation
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we are boiling down all of our biggest Walt Disney World planning advice into 9 Tips that we recommend doing for your nex...
Disney Jollywood Nights 2024 | Opening Night On the Go
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we are taking you with us into Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World for the opening night of 2024 Jollywood Nights. We ...
What’s It Like to be a Halloween Horror Nights Scare Actor | Interview with a Swamp Zombie
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are interviewing Aidan about his experience this year as a Scare Actor for 2024 Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida. Aidan ...
Disney Adventure | Disney Cruise Line’s Largest Ship, Coming to Singapore in 2025
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are going over all of the recent announcements and details out of Disney Cruise Line about the Disney Adventure. Saili...
Time is Precious | Life Update
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Time is Precious – enjoy every moment you can with those you love. This episode is sponsored by Fantastical Vacations. For free concierge vacatio...
Christmas in Disney World | A Complete Guide for the 2024 Holiday Season
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking all about the Holidays in Disney World. From the Candlelight Processional in Epcot to Mickey’s Very Merr...
Epic Universe is HERE | Universal Orlando’s Brand New Theme Park
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On May 22, 2025, Universal Orlando Resort is opening a brand new theme park, Epic Universe. Located just down the street from its iconic Universal Stu...
Disney’s Lightning Lane Premier Pass | So…Many…Thoughts…
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Disneyland and Walt Disney World are launching yet another skip-the-standby-line option very soon that comes with an eye-watering price tag and has be...
2024 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party | On the Go
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are headed to Magic Kingdom to attend Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and we’re taking you with us. From the...
Disney Springs 101 | Disney World’s Best Shopping, Dining, & Entertainment
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking all about Disney World’s Amazing Shopping, Dining, and Entertainment venue that too many guests don’t ...
Preparing for Hurricane Milton | Special Edition
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This Disney podcast is … a little different. Today, we’re talking current events with Hurricane Milton. From everything we’ve been doing to prep...
Prepare for Hurricane Threats to Your Disney World Vacation
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hurricane Milton is projected to impact Florida this week, which could bring horrible effects and hurricane force winds to the entire peninsula from t...
Planning Two Disney World Trips in Real Time
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are planning two different Walt Disney World vacations in real time, complete with current availability and pricing. F...
Ask Us Anything | You Choose the Topic Part 2
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is Part 2 of our Ask Us Anything Podcast, where we opened the topics up to you. You sent in so many great questions that we had to split this up ...
Ask Us Anything | You Choose the Topic Part 1
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we opened the topics up to you. You sent in so many great questions that we had to split this up into a couple of episode...
50 Biggest Problems Guests Have at Walt Disney World | Part 2
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we are diving into Part 2 of the biggest complaints and problems Disney World visitors have posted about when vacationing...
50 Biggest Problems Guests Have at Walt Disney World | Part 1
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we asked ChatGPT to scour the internet for the biggest complaints and problems Disney World visitors have posted about wh...
How to Plan a Walt Disney World Vacation | WDW 101
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we’re going back to basics with how to plan all aspects of your next vacation to Disney World with part two of Walt Dis...
Walt Disney World 101
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we’re going back to basics with Walt Disney World 101. We are condensing everything The Most Magical Place on Earth has...
Two Days at Epcot Food & Wine Festival 2024 | On the Go
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we are taking you with us to Epcot for two days as we try our most anticipated food and drinks from the best and newest b...
Best and Worst Rides in Walt Disney World
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are listing our top three rides in every Disney World theme park, alongside our bottom three (with a few honorable men...
Halloween Horror Nights 2024 | On the Go
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight we are taking you with us as we experience Halloween Horror Nights 33 this year with all of our tips and tricks. We will cover everything from...
Wizarding World of Harry Potter Ministry of Magic – Universal Orlando Epic Universe 2025
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Podcast, we are diving into Universal Orlando Resort’s most recent news about Harry Potter and one of the five amazing lands coming to ...
Halloween Horror Nights 2024 – Everything You Need to Know for HHN 33
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Halloween Horror Nights 33 is almost here and we are talking about everything you need to know! Whether you are attending this year’s scary event at...
Disneyland Made Simple
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are making planning a trip to Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CA as simple as possible by breaking down into categories ...
How to Save Money on Disney World Dining
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are going over our favorite ways to save money on food and drinks at Walt Disney World. From bringing your own snacks ...
2024 Epcot Food & Wine | Foodie Guide
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking all of the fantastic food and beverage options coming to this year’s Epcot Food & Wine Festival for 2024...
D23 Announcements 2024 | Everything Coming to Disney Parks in the Next Five Years
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are covering everything announced at last night’s D23 Parks Panel announcements for 2024. From a Monster’s Inc Lan...
Disney Destiny | Everything We Know About Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are covering a ton of information on Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship launching November 2025, the Disney Destiny. T...
Complete Guide to 2024 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
04 Aug 2024
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...
Best Character Meals at Walt Disney World
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are covering everything you need to know from all Character Dining experiences in Walt Disney World. From which charac...
Is Adventures by Disney Worth It? Pros and Cons of AbD
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are going over all of the Pros and Cons of going on an Adventures by Disney trip and trying to answer the question –...
Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass are Live | Here’s What We Know
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This morning at 7am, Disney World launched the major overhaul to Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lanes: Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane S...
Catching Up on Disney News
21 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re catching up on all of the Disney News that was released while we were gone on our Adventures by Disney to Italy. From a Disney Cruise s...
Adventures by Disney in Italy | Trip Report
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We just got back from our first ever Adventures by Disney, where we spent seven full nights exploring Italy. We toured Rome, Tuscany, Florence, and Ve...
Beginner’s Guide to Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa
14 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Located in Ko Olina, Hawai’i on the island of O’ahu, Disney has a Resort and Spa unlike anything else we’ve visited. Aulani is a breathtaking re...
Our First Adventures by Disney to Italy | Pre-Trip Report
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are currently in Italy on a seven day Adventures by Disney and this podcast is covering everything we will be doing, what we are excited about, and...
Answering AI’s Most Popular Disney World Questions
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we asked ChatGPT what the most popular Walt Disney World questions were for 2024 and today, we answer them all. From best...
Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point vs Castaway Cay
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are comparing Disney Cruise Line’s brand new island destination – Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point – to DCL’s P...