All About The Mouse Disney Fan Podcast

This week Paige O’Hara, the voice of Belle from Beauty and the Beast, returns to All About the Mouse to talk to us about Beauty and the Beast, the 25th anniversary of the film, and what she’s been doing since. Paige was a guest on a previous episode, and we’re thrilled to have her back talking with us again. Be sure to check out her previous appearance on episode 64. In the news this week, lots of new updates are coming to the Disney Wonder cruise ship, Epcot is giving away a free commemorative glass to Annual Passholders during this year’s International Food and Wine Festival, Aladdin and Jasmine get new wardrobes in the parks, and more. We have a new addition to the All About the Mouseketeer Roll Call and a whole lot more!

This week Steve Swanson, host of The Muppetcast, joins us to talk about The Muppets. Over the years, Disney has shown major signs of their efforts to try to bring back The Muppets to a larger audience, but it’s been a bit of a rollercoaster ride. The Muppet Show was revived only to have it canceled again a short while later. Steve joins us to talk about his show, The Muppetcast, that focuses on Jim Henson creations like The Muppets, Fraggle Rock, and Sesame Street. Then we’ll talk about some of the triumphs we’ve seen over the past several years with the Muppets as well as their roadblocks, and then look ahead to discuss the direction Disney seems to be headed in with The Muppets. This week in Disney news, new guest experiences are coming to Disney’s Aulani resort in Hawaii, Walt Disney World theme parks will begin scanning the fingers of children ages 3 and up at the turnstiles, a new massive-sized treat is being served at Whispering Canyon Cafe in Disney’s Wilderness Lodge resort, and more. Additionally, we

This week we are joined by a special guest co-host, legendary former Disney Imagineer Terri Hardin. Terri has an extensive body of work that includes Dragon’s Lair at Disneyland Paris, Splash Mountain, and Big Thunder Mountain. She has also worked with Michael Jackson and Francis Ford Coppola on Captain EO, puppeteered for the Jim Henson Company on this hit television series Dinosaurs, and had first-hand interactions with fellow legendary Imagineers Tony Baxter and Marty Sklar. Terri will joins us for the entire show this week and talks with us about her body of work. This week in Disney news, Walt Disney World gets cautious over Zika threats, Disney live streams the Main Street Electrical Parade from Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World surveys guests about a potential Uber-like transportation service on property, and much more. We’ll also surprise one of our listeners with a Mouse Call this week with Terri on the line. All of this and much more on this week’s episode of the All About the Mouse Disney podcast!

One of Disney’s newer Vacation Club Resorts sits in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and is a literal paradise. Disney’s Aulani Resort in Ko Olina, Hawaii is a home away from home for Disney Vacation Club members, and it brings a little taste of Disney to the beauty of the Pacific islands. This week Bryan are joined by Jonathan’s mom to talk about their vacation in Aulani and to give a review of the resort. If you’ve ever wondered what Disney’s Aulani is like for children, Jonathan and his kiddo have a great review for you this week from a child’s perspective. We all know vacations can be totally different for parents as they are for children. So, Jonathan and his daughter are going to discuss some of her thoughts on the resort. In Disney news this week, we talk about some new Nightmare Before Christmas merchandise that is hitting the stores inside the parks just in time for Fall, new light saber technology that Disney recently patented, what Guy Fieri is bringing to the soon-to-be newly refurbished Planet Hol

This week we are joined by one of the few people who can actually say they have worked with Walt Disney. Marty Sklar is a legendary Imagineer who started working for the Disney company just weeks before the opening of Disneyland in 1955. He has since played a role in the creation of so many terrific Disney parks and attractions including EPCOT Center. He is also the only Disney cast member to have been at the grand opening for every single Disney theme park around the world. This week Marty joins us to talk about Walt, Imagineering, and his legacy as a Disney cast member. In Disney news this week, we discuss a rehab at Muppetvision 3D inside Disney's Hollywood Studios, a brand new interactive Star Wars experience at Disney's Hollywood Studios, the Main Street Electrical Parade leaving Magic Kingdom, and much more! Later in the show, we make another Mouse Call to one of our listeners. Marty Sklar also joins us for this segment as we surprise a special listener with a live phone call and ask them to answer the

This week we are joined for the entire show by legendary Disney Producer Don Hahn. Don has worked on classic films like: Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Maleficent, and even the upcoming Beauty and the Beast live action remake. Don talks with us about his body of work, his love of Disney, and his passion for his craft. He even sticks around for the entire show as we discuss Disney news and more. In Disney news this week, we discuss a new attraction coming to Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water park, the Paint The Night parade departing from the Disneyland Resort, a new Disney-themed line of handbags from Dooney & Burke, and much more! Later in the show, we call one of our unsuspecting listeners in a popular segment that we're bringing back to the show called "Mouse Calls". This is where listeners email us their phone numbers and an invitation to call them at an unannounced time on the air. This week's Mouse Call participant answer's the All About the Mouseketeer Interview question

This week we have invited Bryce Yelverton, a loyal listener of the show and author of the book “Coaster Crusade”, to discuss Disney roller coasters, thrill rides, and other adrenaline-pumping attractions from theme parks all over the globe. Disney isn’t necessarily known for showcasing the tallest or most thrilling rides in the world, but they do have some of the best thrill rides when it comes to overall experience, theming, and storytelling. Bryce talks with us about some of our favorite Disney thrill rides. He also discusses with us the backstory, origin, and little interesting facts about them. In the news this week, we talk about a new foot recognition patent that Disney has acquired to help with monitoring guests and compiling data, a remake of the classic mermaid film Splash that was announced to star Channing Tatum (and it’s probably not for the role you may think), a new band that is premiering in the Germany pavilion in Epcot, news about The Muppets opening a new show in Magic Kingdom outside Hall o

This week we have 2 very special guests on our show. Beci Mahnken from MEI & Mousefan Travel joins us for the entire show as we talk about the breaking story of Guardians of the Galaxy being added to the Tower of Terror at Disney's California Adventure. Beci also talks to us about MEI & Mousefan Travel. They are a sponsor of the show, and she tells us all about how they can help you, our listeners, save time and money while booking your next trip to Disney. Our 2nd guest this week is a very special surprise guest that ties in nicely with our discussion about the Tower of Terror earlier during the news section of the show. The identity of this very special guest remains a mystery to our listeners (and even Bryan), but if you're a Disney fan, you don't want to miss it! All of this including more additions to the All About The Mouseketeer Roll Call, a special call for people who want to contribute to the All About the Mouse Central web site, and much more. If you'd like to contact the show, write us at B

Over the last 6 years, a lot has happened in the Disney company while the show has been on hiatus. This week Bryan and Jonathan are joined by Paul Barrie, host of the Window To The Magic podcast, to talk about important announcements that were made, movies that were released, attractions that opened, and much more Disney happenings from 2010-2016. Additionally, in Disney news, two new restaurants are announced to come to Walt Disney World, Club Villain returns to Disney's Hollywood Studios, My Disney Experience gets some additional functionalities, and more. For more Disney news, podcast show notes, blog posts, and much more visit our web site at www.aatmcentral.com.

All About the Mouse returns!!!

This is the first All About the Mouse podcast in almost 3 years. For one night only Bryan and Jonathan reunite to take your calls and talk about what they've been up to since the AATM podcast finale.

Bryan and Jonathan bring you the All About the Mouse Illuminations Dessert Party from Epcot.

This week we are announcing the end of All About the Mouse and saying "Thank you" to our many friends and listeners.

This week's episode is a special episode featuring extinct attraction audio.

This week we talk about tips and things to consider when planning a trip to Walt Disney World for grown-ups.

This week we have another installment of the Disney Pyramid. We’ll also take a trip to The Main Street Cinema for a review of Iron Man 2 by Tim Stenzel.

This week we have audio from a concert featuring Jodi Benson, the voice of Ariel from “The Little Mermaid”.

This week we are featuring source audio of the entire Honey I Shrunk the Audience attraction from Epcot.

This week Jonathan is leading another educational discussion on Disney artwork; more specifically Disney-themed statuary.

This week we’re discussing all of the special things there are for you to do in Walt Disney World for you mother.