Addicted to the Mouse: Disney Podcast | Disney World, Universal, & Cruise Vacation Planning

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...

Everything Coming to Disney World for the Holidays in 2024

30 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are Halfway to the Holidays!! Today we are talking about everything that’s coming to Disneyland and Disney World this Christmas. From an improved...

Massive Changes to Genie+ and Lightning Lane at Disney World Coming Soon

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday, Disney announced a major overhaul to Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lanes coming next month. On today’s Disney Podcast, we are going thr...

Dark Universe – Universal Orlando Resort’s Newest Land Coming to Epic Universe in 2025

23 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s Podcast, we are diving into Universal Orlando Resort’s most recent news about Dark Universe – one of the five amazing lands coming to...

Disney News and Disney Cruise Line Bookings Open Into Spring 2026

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s Podcast, we are catching up on all the Disney News. From new Summer offerings to all 2025 and Spring 2026 Disney Cruise Line sailings are...

Disney’s Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point | Our Inaugural Cruise Trip Report

16 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking all about our experience over the last seven days sailing on the Disney Fantasy and going to not only Cast...

Thank You, We Don’t Say It Enough

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are taking a minute…before the craziness of Summer really kicks into high gear…to say something we don’t say nea...

Disney Has a Line Problem: The Failure of FastPass

09 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

No one likes waiting in lines, especially at a theme park where it is already hard to get everything done that you want to do. On today’s Disney Pod...

Disney News & Worst Snacks in Disney World for 2024

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are covering our most hated snacks in each of the theme parks in Walt Disney World for 2024. From Animal Kingdom and H...

Our Best Alaska Disney Cruise Tips

02 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking all about taking an Alaskan Disney Cruise on the Disney Wonder out of Vancouver. This is a very popular cr...

Best Snacks in Disney World for 2024 | Ultimate Disney Countdown

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are counting down our top ten favorite snacks in each of the theme parks and Disney Springs in Walt Disney World for 2...

Our Inaugural Lighthouse Point Cruise on the Disney Fantasy | Pre-Trip Report

26 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking about everything we are going to see and do on our 7-night Disney Cruise aboard the Fantasy that leaves in...

Everything in Our Park Bags for Disney and Universal

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are going through everything we take to the theme parks at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando. From Dan’s Camer...

Halloween Horror Nights 2024 Beginner’s Guide

19 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We finally got a haunted house announcement for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights in Universal Studios Florida and we are here for it! Today, we’...

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is Opening…Disney, What Are You Doing?!

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We got the announcement that we were expecting…Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is opening to Magic Kingdom Guests beginning June 28th. We also got some an...

How to Spoil the Leading Lady in Your Life at Disney World

12 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Mother’s Day to all of you Moms out there!! On today’s Disney Podcast, we are exploring all the ways you can spoil your special someone the ...

2024 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party | What’s New & Returning

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Halfway to Halloween and we have all of the Disney announcements for this year’s spooky season. We are starting off with Halloween on the Hig...

How to Get the Most Value on Your Disney Cruise Line Vacation

05 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On Today’s Podcast, we are talking about how to get the most bang for your buck on a Disney Cruise. From which ship you choose to what stateroom cat...

Everything Coming to Universal Orlando This Summer and an Epic Announcement

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On Today’s Podcast, we are talking all about everything new that is coming to Universal Orlando Resort this Summer. From a new DreamWorks Land and H...

Choose Your Own Adventure – Disney World Staycation

28 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On Today’s Podcast, we are navigating our way through a short staycation on Walt Disney World, staying in a moderate resort for three nights and enj...

Our Best 2024 Disney World Tips from BaseLine Tap House

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are recording on location from Hollywood Studios at our favorite spot to work when on property – BaseLine Tap House....

Disney World Value Resorts | Your Guide to Disney Hotels

21 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are wrapping up our Walt Disney World Resort Guide with a deep dive into the Value Resorts. From all three All Star Re...

Disney World Moderate Resorts | Your Guide to Disney Hotels

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking all about Walt Disney World Moderate Resorts, the pros and cons to staying in one, and why you would want ...

12 Essential Questions for Planning Your Disney Cruise

14 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On Today’s Disney Podcast we are diving back into Disney Cruise Line. We have 12 Questions that will help narrow down which sailing is perfect for y...

Changes to Disney’s DAS Pass and Genie+ Tips

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s Disney World Podcast, we are talking about the new changes coming to Disney World and Disneyland DAS Pass System (Disability Access Servi...

Best Alternatives for Disney World Thrill Rides

07 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thrill rides aren’t for all of us…there are definitely a couple that we avoid when going to the parks (looking at you, Mission Space). Whether you...

Planning Our First Adventures by Disney

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are so excited to dive into Adventures by Disney, from what it is to destinations and costs of these spectacular, smal...

How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk | Universal Epic Universe

31 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we got another huge announcement from Universal Orlando Resort about a new land coming to Epic Universe next year – How to Train Your Drag...

Disney World Deluxe Resorts | Your Guide to Disney Hotels

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking all about Walt Disney World Deluxe Resorts, the pros and cons to staying in one, and why you would want to...

Everything New Coming to Disney World This Summer!

24 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking all about the new announcements for everything coming to Walt Disney World this Summer, including the open...

Disney Destiny | Disney Cruise Line’s Heroes & Villains Ship

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Disney Cruise Line just announced their newest ship launching next year, the Disney Destiny. A sister ship of the Disney Wish, the Destiny will be the...

2025 Disney Cruise Line Summer Sailings Are Here!

17 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you thought about taking a Disney Cruise to Alaska? What about sailing the Mediterranean or experiencing a Norwegian Fjord? On today’s Disney P...

Best Tips for a Summer Vacation at Disney World

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are dreaming of hot, Florida weather. As we come into the warmer months, we’re talking about how to plan a Summer Va...

Our Favorite Disney Traditions and How They Have Changed

10 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking about the Disney World traditions we developed when we lived in Oklahoma and would come down for a week at...

What We Would Pay for Every Ride in Disney World – Time & Money

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking about what it would be worth to us to ride each ride at Disney World in all four parks. We look at these r...

Time Flies at Disney World … How to Make it Stop

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It never fails…you plan for months for your vacation to Walt Disney World, you arrive and before you know it, you have to leave to head home. On tod...

Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Opening Day & Disney World 2025 Released | On the Go

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are heading into Epcot for the Opening Day of 2024 Flower & Garden Festival and we’re taking you along with us to ta...

Universal Orlando Beginner’s Guide Part 2

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are heading back over to Universal Orlando Resort for Part 2 of talking all about how to plan a trip to one of our favorite places in Florida...

Universal Orlando Beginner’s Guide Part 1

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are heading over to Universal Orlando Resort to talk all about how to plan a trip to one of our favorite places in Florida. From the eight re...