Addicted to the Mouse: Disney Podcast | Disney World, Universal, & Cruise Vacation Planning
Episodes
Epcot’s 2024 Flower & Garden Festival | Everything New and Returning Favorites
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we’re going through the 2024 Epcot Foodie Guide for Flower and Garden and getting very excited for opening day in less ...
Everything We Love at Disney World
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we are celebrating Valentine’s Day by talking about all of our loves at the Most Magical Place on Earth. From our favor...
Catching Up on Disney News and Life
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Super Bowl Sunday! On today’s Disney podcast, we are talking about the latest Disney News and catching up on everything that is going on in ou...
Thoughts After Eating at Every Table Service Restaurant at Disney World
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we are talking about everything we’ve learned after eating at every table service restaurant at Walt Disney World. From...
2024 Travel Trends | What’s In and What’s Out
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we are talking all about the trends in travel for this upcoming year. From new purposeful trips centering on sustainabili...
Epic Universe – Universal Orlando’s Newest Theme Park Launching 2025
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have been waiting for this for years! Yesterday, Universal made the first official announcement for what we can expect to see in Epic Universe, the...
Icon of the Seas by Royal Caribbean | Our 3-Night Preview Cruise Trip Report
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Leslie and I just got back from our 3-night preview cruise on Icon of the Seas this week, before the ship’s official launch and we have so much to s...
Hollywood Studios Made Simple
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are making planning a trip to Hollywood Studios theme park in Walt Disney World as simple as possible by breaking down...
We’re Getting on the Largest Cruise Ship in the World…
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today is all about Royal Caribbean Cruising and their newest ship, which launches in six days – Icon of the Seas. Icon will be the largest cruise sh...
Not So Fast…the Disney Dining Plan May Not Be Worth It
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Disney Dining Plan has returned! We are looking at how the past week of guests being able to fully use both the Disney Dining Plan and Quick Servi...
2024 Epcot Festival of the Arts Opening Weekend | On the Go
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we went to Epcot’s 2024 Festival of the Arts for Opening Weekend to experience all of the Food and Beverage offerings, ...
Disney Wish Concierge Trip Report | Is It Worth It?
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we’re talking all about our recent experience staying in an Oceanview Concierge Stateroom for a 3-Night Disney Wish cru...
Everything That’s Coming to Festival of the Arts in Epcot for 2024
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we’re talking about everything coming to the 2024 Festival of the Arts in Epcot later this week on January 12, 2024. En...
Free Dining is BACK and Our Upcoming Disney Wish Concierge Cruise
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are excited to talk about the newest and best promotion Walt Disney World has released in years – FREE DINING HAS RE...
We Are Addicted to the Mouse – 2024 Edition
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are getting a little personal. From our personal lives, content, travel, and business, this is everything we’ve done...
Playing Disney Trivia | 120 Questions
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are having a bit of fun and stumping Leslie with 120 Questions of Disney Trivia from Parade. Enjoy! This episode is sp...
Best Things That Happened in Disney World in 2023
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking about all of our favorite headlines coming from Disney this past year. From ride openings to announcements...
Animal Kingdom Made Simple
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are making planning a trip to Animal Kingdom Park in Walt Disney World as simple as possible by breaking down into cat...
Magic Kingdom Made Simple
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are making planning a trip to Magic Kingdom Park in Walt Disney World as simple as possible by breaking down into cate...
Choose Your Own Adventure – Universal Orlando Part 2
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Today’s Podcast, we are finishing up putting Leslie in the hot seat with a Choose Your Own Adventure. Today she is planning out Part 2 of visitin...
Choose Your Own Adventure – Universal Orlando Part 1
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Today’s Podcast, we are once again putting Leslie on the hot seat with a Choose Your Own Adventure. Today she is planning out Part 1 of visiting ...
Which Disney Cruise Ship Should Your Family Choose?
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are comparing and contrasting the five Disney Cruise Line ships. After having sailed on the Magic, Wonder, Dream, Fant...
2023 Festival of the Holidays Epcot Date | On-the-Go
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we went to Epcot’s International Festival of the Holidays to experience all of the Food and Beverage offerings the holi...
Disney World Made Simple
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are making planning a trip to Walt Disney World as simple as possible by breaking down into categories our most asked ...
Our Disney Fantasy Very Merrytime Cruise for Thanksgiving Week | Trip Report
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We just got off the Disney Fantasy for Thanksgiving Week and spent seven nights sailing around the Western Caribbean for our first every Very Merrytim...
Festival of the Holidays 2023 at Epcot in Disney World
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays opens in just a couple of days and we are covering everything there is to see, eat, and do. From the Cookie Stroll ...
Universal Holidays 2023 | On the Go
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re taking you with us today as we experience all of the 2023 Universal Holidays special offerings, from the Who-liday Spectacular and meeting the...
Our Very Merrytime Disney Fantasy Cruise Pre-Trip Report
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are about to get on the Disney Fantasy for Thanksgiving Week and spend seven nights sailing around the Western Caribbean for our first every Very M...
Disney Jollywood Nights: Our Experience with a Rough Opening Last Night | On the Go
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We spent last night at Hollywood Studios for the first ever, opening-night experience, at Disney’s Jollywood Nights. To be sure, there were some pro...
Our Favorite Lounges in Disney World and What They Have to Offer
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking about all of the wonderful spots to grab a drink and a snack, soak up some ambiance and theming, and relax...
The One About Nothing – Christmas Edition
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we are once again rambling on about nothing…we love these episodes! We are talking about our old Christmas traditions a...
Christmas at Disney World and Universal Orlando in 2023
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Halloween is over, which means it’s Christmas in Orlando! On Today’s Disney Podcast we are talking about all about the brand new 2023 Holiday Food...
Catching Up on Disney News and Rumors
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Today’s Disney Podcast we are talking about the latest news and rumors at Walt Disney World and beyond. From a Haunted Mansion themed lounge on D...
Ranking Disney World Table Service Restaurants by Cuisine and Type
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Today’s Disney Podcast we are ranking all Disney World Table Service restaurants by cuisine and type. From character meals and buffets to fine di...
Incredible Disney Firsts from the Best Disney Fans
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We asked and you delivered! On Today’s Disney Podcast we are reacting to all of your Disney Firsts that you sent in after our episode last week. Tha...
Disney World Price Hikes and Jollywood Nights Foodie Guide
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Today’s Disney Podcast we are talking about the recent Disney price hikes, from Annual Passes to resort food. We also dive into the brand new Foo...
Disney Firsts are the Best Memories
15 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Today’s Disney Podcast we are talking through all of our first experiences with Disney. We’ve been taking Disney vacations for over a decade an...
An Afternoon of Disney News and New Animal Kingdom Food | On the Go
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Today’s Disney Podcast we are taking you with us for our afternoon touring Disney’s Animal Kingdom and trying the brand new food items at Haram...
Choose Your Own Adventure – Disneyland Holidays
08 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Today’s Disney Podcast we are putting Leslie to the test once again as we take a long weekend trip to Disneyland and Disney California Adventure ...
Moana Journey of Water and Epcot Food & Wine Festival Part II | On the Go
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we are taking you with us to Epcot as we get our first walk-through of the brand new (still in Annual Passholder Previews...
Why Does Everyone Love to Hate Disney Adults?
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking all about Disney Adults and why everyone loves to hate them. Whether you are one or you know one, Disney A...
“What I Wish I Knew Before Going to Disney World…”
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Today’s Disney Podcast, we are diving into a lot of different guests’ reactions to their first time visiting Walt Disney World and talking abou...
What Happens When Disney Adults Live by Disney World in the Fall
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking about everything that we love and are looking forward to living by Disney World now that it is officially ...
Best Disney World Souvenirs and Where to Find Them
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking about all of the most popular (and some of our favorite) types of souvenirs you can buy on your next Disne...
Where to Stay When Coming to Walt Disney World
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking about everything to consider when deciding where to stay on your next Walt Disney World vacation. From que...
Battling Our Top 5 Rides at Each Park in Disneyland and Disney World
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Today’s Disney Podcast, we are going head to head on each of our top five ride in every park in Walt Disney World and Disneyland to see which one...
The Future of Disney Parks – Announcements From Destination D23
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we’re talking about everything that is coming to the future of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products from yesterday’...
Disney Treasure Reveal – Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast, we finally have a ton of information on Disney Cruise Line’s newest Ship, the Disney Treasure. From when it sets sail a...
Halloween Horror Nights 2023 | On the Go
03 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight we are taking you with us as we experience Halloween Horror Nights 32 this year with all of our tips and tricks. From how to use Stay and Scre...
What It’s Like Being a Travel Agent Specializing in Disney
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Today’s Disney Podcast, we are answering a question we get asked pretty frequently: What is it like being a travel agent specializing in Disney? ...
Battling Our Top 5 Quick Service Restaurants in Walt Disney World
27 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Today’s Disney Podcast, we are going head to head on each of our top five quick service restaurants in Disney Springs and all Disney World theme ...
20 Years Together – How Disney Has Strengthened Our Family
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Today’s Disney Podcast we are celebrating our 20th Wedding Anniversary with a discussion about how our passion for Disney has brought our family ...
Keeping the Disney Magic Alive When the Kids Go Back to School
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Today’s Disney Podcast we are talking about everything we do at home when the kids go back to school from breaks that helps us keep the Disney Ma...
Choose Your Own Adventure – 4 Disney World Parks in 1 Day
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Today’s Disney Podcast we are putting Leslie to the test once again as she plans everything our family would do if we went to all four Walt Disne...
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party – Everything to Know for 2023
13 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The first night of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is in the books for 2023. Today, we’re talking about everything you need to know to have ...
Halloween Horror Nights 2023 – Everything You Need to Know
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Halloween Horror Nights 32 is almost here and we are talking about everything you need to know! Whether you are attending this year’s scary event at...
Trying the Best Things at 2023 Epcot Food & Wine Festival | On the Go
06 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we are taking you with us to Epcot as we try our most anticipated food and drinks from the hottest booths at this year’...
10-Night Northern Europe Disney Cruise on the Disney Dream | Trip Report
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we are recapping our amazing Northern Europe vacation from two nights in London to the the 10-Night Cruise on the Disney ...
7 Tips for How to Do Disney World with Non-Disney Adults
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Not everyone who comes to Disney World is a full blown Disney Adult and that’s okay. On today’s Disney podcast, we’re giving you our 7 Best Tips...
This or That Disney World Snacks
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we’re ditching Artificial Intelligence and going through our favorite (and not so favorite) Disney World snacks in head...
We’ve Done Disney World…Where Should We Go Next?
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we’re giving our best advice about vacation options to consider when you need a change to Disney World, but still enjoy...
This or That Disney World vs Universal Orlando
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we’re going head to head with the two theme park giants in Central Florida. From who has the best dining to rides, reso...
Disney Dream Northern European Cruise Pre-Trip Report
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are spending two weeks in Europe, taking a Disney Cruise on the Disney Dream. First, we fly into London and explore for a couple of days before emb...
How to Dine at the Best Disney Restaurants With Picky Eaters
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we’re giving our best advice about a subject that we know too well…trying to eat the best Disney World cuisine with a...
Looking Back at 500 Episodes and Epcot Food and Wine Festival 2023
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
500 EPISODES!!!! It’s so crazy to be at this amazing milestone which we could never have accomplished without all of you, so THANK YOU SO MUCH for y...
Disney World This or That Part 2
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we’re letting Artificial Intelligence test our favorites for a second time. We asked AI to come up with a bunch of Disn...
Disney World This or That Part 1
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we’re letting Artificial Intelligence test our favorites. We asked AI to come up with a bunch of Disney Word This or Th...
Our Fantastical VIP Tour at Universal Orlando | On the Go
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight we’re going on an abbreviated VIP tour at Universal Orlando Resort. Come along with us and experience the most popular rides, new Minion Caf...
Best Things To Do If You Only Have a Few Hours at Disney World
25 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we are talking about all of our favorite options to do in the Disney World theme parks and at Disney Springs when you onl...
Disney News and Recapping Our Amazing Disney Wonder Cruise to Alaska
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we are catching up on all the Disney news from the past week and a half (and there was a bunch of it) and giving you our ...
Our Disney Wonder Cruise to Alaska Part 2 | On the Go
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, come with us as we experience the second half of our epic cruise to Alaska aboard the Disney Wonder. In this episode, we ...
Our Disney Wonder Cruise to Alaska Part 1 | On the Go
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, come with us as we experience the first half of our epic cruise to Alaska aboard the Disney Wonder. In this episode, we s...
Our Cruise to Alaska on the Disney Wonder | Pre-Trip Report
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are spending the next week on Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Wonder, sailing to Alaska from Vancouver, Canada. We are also renewing our wedding vows...
The Best and Worst Times to Take a Disney Vacation
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Today’s Disney Podcast we are going to attempt to answer one of the hardest questions to answer…”When is the Best Time to Go to Disney?” We...
Complete Guide to Disney World Transportation
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Today’s Disney Podcast we’re talking about logistics. From monorails to Skyliners, this is every way to get between resorts, theme parks, Disne...
All Our Favorites From Disney World & Disneyland
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Today’s Disney Podcast we are choosing all of our favorite things at Disney World and Disneyland. From the best resorts to the most amazing loung...
Disney’s Horrible, Awful, No Good, Very Bad Tech
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Today’s Disney Podcast we are taking a look at all of the technology that Disney has invested in their theme parks, what it replaced, and how it ...
Where to Find the Best Savory and Sweet Snacks in Disney World
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Today’s Disney Podcast we are talking about one of our favorite topics of all time – Disney Food. We are covering our favorite savory and sweet...
Choose Your Own Adventure – Disney Cruise Line Part 2
21 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Today’s Disney Podcast we are finishing up our Disney Wish cruise adventure as Leslie chooses everything we do for our days at sea, Nassau, and C...
Choose Your Own Adventure – Disney Cruise Line Part 1
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Today’s Disney Podcast we are putting Leslie in the hot seat once again as she plans everything our family would do on a four night sailing on th...
How to Plan Disney Split Vacations – Disney and Universal
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Today’s Disney Podcast we are going over how to plan two vacations in one: Disney World and Universal Orlando. It is possible to do this on both ...
Disney Dining Plans are Back! And So Much Disney News!!
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You read that right! Disney Dining Plans are back for 2024 Walt Disney World bookings, which can be planned as early as May 31st! We are so excited ab...
How to Plan Disney Split Vacations – Land and Sea
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Today’s Disney Podcast we are going over how to plan two vacations in one: a Disney Cruise and a visit to Disney Theme Parks! Whether you’re pl...
Choose Your Own Adventure – Disney World Part 2
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Today’s Disney Podcast we are continuing the fun with putting Leslie in the hot seat as she plans everything our family would do for the second h...
Choose Your Own Adventure – Disney World Part 1
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Today’s Disney Podcast we are putting Leslie in the hot seat as she plans everything our family would do on a vacation to Disney World and how sh...
Disney Cruise Line 101 – Everything You Need to Know
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Today’s Disney Podcast we are diving into Disney Cruise Line. We’re covering everything from room types, the booking process, deposits and canc...
You Asked, We Answered – Listener Questions Part 2
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you so much to everyone that submitted questions! We got so many that we needed to break the show up into two episode. We had a ton of fun with ...
You Asked, We Answered – Listener Questions Part 1
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you so much to everyone that submitted questions! We got so many that we needed to break the show up into two episodes and we had so much fun re...
What We Love About Planning a Quick Adults-Only Trip to Disney World
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you’re going with friends or a significant other, there is something very magical about a quick, adults-only vacation to Disney World. From ...
Is It Worth It? – Disney World Edition Part II
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are Deluxe Resorts worth it? What about hard ticketed events or brining little kids? On today’s Disney Podcast we are asking ourselves more of the q...
Annual Passes at Disney World | Are They Worth It?
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Disney World recently announced they were bringing back all tiers of Annual Passes, starting April 20th, 2023 (while they last). This, of course, came...
Is It Worth It? – Disney World Edition Part I
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are Park Hoppers worth it? What about staying on property or buying Disney Vacation Club? On today’s Disney Podcast we are asking ourselves the ques...
14 Reasons Disney Cruise Line is Absolutely Worth the Cost
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney Podcast we are talking about why we love Disney Cruise Line so much, everything that is included with a sailing on DCL and the rea...
21 Amazing Ways Adults Have as Much Fun at Disney Without Kids
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Disney is not just for kids! On today’s Disney podcast, we talking about the 21 ways adults can have an incredible time at Disney World when they ar...
Massive Giveaway & Best Appreciation for a Disney Vacation is Motivation Through Anticipation
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we are announcing the biggest giveaway we have ever done and then talking about the best ways we have found to build exci...
The One About Six Years of Nothing…
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we are celebrating our six year anniversary of the Addicted to the Mouse Podcast! Join us as we reflect on how we got sta...
Recapping Disneyland and Aulani With Our Best Tips
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we are giving you our best tips and tricks for how to do Disneyland in a short amount of time and make the most out of vi...
Lots of Disney News and Experiencing Aulani | On-the-Go
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we are first covering a ton of Disney News about new character meet and greets, Epcot finally finishing construction, Tro...
Two Disneyland Days Before Aulani… | On-the-Go
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Disney podcast, we’re taking you along with us as we explore everything Disneyland for the next two days. From staying in the Disneylan...
Ranking All 50 Disney World Restaurants We’ve Reviewed The Past Year
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past year, we have been reviewing one table service Disney World restaurant per week on our YouTube Channel and we just past the 50th episode...