Mouselife Podcast

In which MouseLifer Jeff and his lovely and talented wife Lisa take you live to Planet Hollywood and Paddlefish in Disney Springs. It's just like being there........sort of.

In which we hear all about Kathy's Disney Cruise and Jeff's non-park Disney weekend as well as all the news you need. We cover price hikes, a new behind the scenes tour at Animal Kingdom, a new special fireworks event at California Grill, and new character dining at the Boardwalk. John is encouraged to hug an elephant and we debate the merits of "Sunday gravy". Join us in the MouseLife! We’d love to hear from YOU, the MouseLife Podcast listener, with comments, questions, suggestions or whatever! Contact The MouseLife Podcast: mouselifepodcast@gmail.com Live the MouseLife on Twitter: @mouselifepod Or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MouseLifePod/ The MouseLIfe Podcast Crew Is: Len Twitter: @lenforge Samantha Twitter: @sssullivan0110 Email: samantha@snapshotgetaways.com Shelby Twitter: @wdw_lovin_ma Blog: www.wdwlovinmama.com Jennifer K. Twitter: @jrkjtm Jennifer S. Twitter: @ModelJenn Instagram: @ModelJenn Facebook: www.facebook.com/Connor&JT Blog: www.whereconnorandjtgo.com John Twitter: @start

In which the crew welcomes its first guests to the show--Jen and Nick, parents of a family of five spending a week Walt Disney World in October and staying on property for the first time. We discuss Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, October Florida weather, wrangling young children through the magic, dining at Disney Springs, the FastPass+ tier system, Rider Swap, Memory Maker, Jedi Training tips, October crowd levels, Food and Wine, secret menus, "must try" food items and resort transportation. Also, we give you all the news you need! Join us for a tip-packed episode of the MouseLife Podcast! We’d love to hear from YOU, the MouseLife Podcast listener, with comments, questions, suggestions or whatever! Contact The MouseLife Podcast: mouselifepodcast@gmail.com Live the MouseLife on Twitter: @mouselifepod Or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MouseLifePod/ The MouseLIfe Podcast Crew Is: Len Twitter: @lenforge Samantha Twitter: @sssullivan0110 Email: samantha@snapshotgetaways.com Shelby Twitter: @w

In which MouseLifer Jeff and his lovely and talented wife Lisa take you with them on the Highway In The Sky Dine Around. Get the low down on the food, the drink, and the fun. Is it worth $150 a person? Is it hurried? Can Lisa remember the name of tour all night? Jeff and Lisa bring you along and find out. Also, all the news you need, some happy and some sad. We’d love to hear from YOU, the MouseLife Podcast listener, with comments, questions, suggestions or whatever! Contact The MouseLife Podcast: mouselifepodcast@gmail.com Live the MouseLife on Twitter: @mouselifepod Or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MouseLifePod/ The MouseLIfe Podcast Crew Is: Len Twitter: @lenforge Samantha Twitter: @sssullivan0110 Email: samantha@snapshotgetaways.com Shelby Twitter: @wdw_lovin_ma Blog: www.wdwlovinmama.com Jennifer K. Twitter: @jrkjtm Jennifer S. Twitter: @ModelJenn Instagram: @ModelJenn Facebook: www.facebook.com/Connor&JT Blog: www.whereconnorandjtgo.com John Twitter: @startedwmouse Blog: http://disneym

In which the crew has a week off so we offer up some of the more off-the-rails conversations that didn't make past episodes. We touch on service monkeys and getting jiggy in the Family Bathroom as well as all the week's news....did you hear we have a date for Pandora: The World of Avatar? Well we do! So strap in and enjoy a bit of craziness....MouseLIfe Style We’d love to hear from YOU, the MouseLife Podcast listener, with comments, questions, suggestions or whatever! Contact The MouseLife Podcast: mouselifepodcast@gmail.com Live the MouseLife on Twitter: @mouselifepod Or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MouseLifePod/ The MouseLIfe Podcast Crew Is: Len Twitter: @lenforge Samantha Twitter: @sssullivan0110 Email: samantha@snapshotgetaways.com Shelby Twitter: @wdw_lovin_ma Blog: www.wdwlovinmama.com Jennifer K. Twitter: @jrkjtm Jennifer S. Twitter: @ModelJenn Instagram: @ModelJenn Facebook: www.facebook.com/Connor&JT Blog: www.whereconnorandjtgo.com John Twitter: @startedwmouse Blog: http://disney

In which the crew tries to explain what a "Personal Shopper" does to the two guys, looks at the opening of Paddlefish and Planet Hollywood at Disney Springs, discusses the Paint With A Disney Artist experience and completely geeks out over the upcoming Disney movies, particularly Beauty and the Beast and Star Wars: The Last Jedi. We’d love to hear from YOU, the MouseLife Podcast listener, with comments, questions, suggestions or whatever! Contact The MouseLife Podcast: mouselifepodcast@gmail.com Live the MouseLife on Twitter: @mouselifepod Or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MouseLifePod/ The MouseLIfe Podcast Crew Is: Len Twitter: @lenforge Samantha Twitter: @sssullivan0110 Email: samantha@snapshotgetaways.com Shelby Twitter: @wdw_lovin_ma Blog: www.wdwlovinmama.com Jennifer K. Twitter: @jrkjtm Jennifer S. Twitter: @ModelJenn Instagram: @ModelJenn Facebook: www.facebook.com/Connor&JT Blog: www.whereconnorandjtgo.com John Twitter: @startedwmouse Blog: http://disneymaniac5689.blogspot.com Kathy

In which the crew notes the return to Animal Kingdom of critters many of us never knew were gone, shares new dates for the Highway in the Sky Dine Around, discusses a happy hour coming to an old stand-by at Disney Springs and goes over the menu of a fancy-dancy (and quite pricey) brunch at Citricos. We also discuss the possible ramifications of an announced expansion to Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort (DVC coming?). This week’s featured topic is Favorite Disney Planning Websites. The crew shares their top spots for info on Walt Disney World and would love to hear yours! Drop us a note on the social media outlet of your choice, details below… We’d love to hear from YOU, the MouseLife Podcast listener, with comments, questions, suggestions or whatever! Contact The MouseLife Podcast: mouselifepodcast@gmail.com Live the MouseLife on Twitter: @mouselifepod Or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MouseLifePod/ The MouseLIfe Podcast Crew Is: Len Twitter: @lenforge Samantha Twitter: @sssullivan0110 Email: sama

In which the crew previews the Swan and Dolphin Good and Wine Festival and some sweet Valentines Day specials and says goodbye to the Tomorrowland Cabanas. We also address listener questions about the future of Wishes, the new park opening show and much, much more! We’d love to hear from YOU, the MouseLife Podcast listener, with comments, questions, suggestions or whatever! Contact The MouseLife Podcast: mouselifepodcast@gmail.com Live the MouseLife on Twitter: @mouselifepod Or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MouseLifePod/ The MouseLIfe Podcast Crew Is: Len Twitter: @lenforge Samantha Twitter: @sssullivan0110 Email: samantha@snapshotgetaways.com Shelby Twitter: @wdw_lovin_ma Blog: www.wdwlovinmama.com Jennifer K. Twitter: @jrkjtm Jennifer S. Twitter: @ModelJenn Instagram: @ModelJenn Facebook: www.facebook.com/Connor&JT Blog: www.whereconnorandjtgo.com John Twitter: @startedwmouse Blog: http://disneymaniac5689.blogspot.com Kathy Twitter: @kathyk671 Jeff Twitter: @JeffreyStites Facebook: https:

In which the crew pays tribute to Alan Mize, co-host of The Enchanted Tiki Talk Podcast, who died suddenly Christmas Eve leaving a wife and months-old baby girl. The Disney podcast community, including our crew, took the loss hard and has been trying to help with a campaign to raise funds for Alan's daughter Grace to go to college. If you are interested, you can donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/college-for-normnb8s-daughter Today's episode also features a bunch of news and news-related advice from the crew. We discuss how RunDisney events impact even non-runners in the parks at the time, share the comings and goings of Epcot entertainers in the new year, and break down the details of some new vacation discount packages appearing at WDW. Now would be a good time to reach out to a Disney Travel Pro, like Sam and Shelby, for some help on finding out how to best take advantage of increasingly complicated Disney Deals! We’d love to hear from YOU, the MouseLife Podcast listener, with comments, questions, s

In which the crew shares heart-warming stories of Christmas gifting, discusses the best holiday activities at WDW, debates the merits of expanded adult beverage options in the Magic Kingdom, and covers all the other news of the week. We’d love to hear from YOU, the MouseLife Podcast listener, with comments, questions, suggestions or whatever! Contact The MouseLife Podcast: mouselifepodcast@gmail.com Live the MouseLife on Twitter: @mouselifepod Or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MouseLifePod/ The MouseLIfe Podcast Crew Is: Len Twitter: @lenforge Samantha Twitter: @sssullivan0110 Email: samantha@snapshotgetaways.com Shelby Twitter: @wdw_lovin_ma Blog: www.wdwlovinmama.com Jennifer K. Twitter: @jrkjtm Jennifer S. Twitter: @ModelJenn Instagram: @ModelJenn Facebook: www.facebook.com/Connor&JT Blog: www.whereconnorandjtgo.com John Twitter: @startedwmouse Blog: http://disneymaniac5689.blogspot.com Kathy Twitter: @kathyk671 Jeff Twitter: @JeffreyStites Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poohsticksjef

In which the crew debates the merits of new Star Wars experiences, wishes hes they could get the cool new runDisney medals without having to be chased by the horrifying Balloon Ladies in the process, and let's you know ALL you need to know about Annual Passes. Contact The MouseLife Podcast: mouselifepodcast@gmail.com Live the MouseLife on Twitter: @mouselifepod Or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MouseLifePod/ We’d love to hear from YOU, the MouseLife Podcast listener, with comments, questions, suggestions or whatever! The MouseLIfe Podcast Crew Is: Len Twitter: @lenforge Samantha Twitter: @sssullivan0110 Email: samantha@snapshotgetaways.com Shelby Twitter: @wdw_lovin_ma Blog: www.wdwlovinmama.com Jennifer K. Twitter: @jrkjtm Jennifer S. Twitter: @ModelJenn Instagram: @ModelJenn Facebook: www.facebook.com/Connor&JT Blog: www.whereconnorandjtgo.com John Twitter: @startedwmouse Blog: http://disneymaniac5689.blogspot.com Kathy Twitter: @kathyk671 Jeff Twitter: @JeffreyStites Facebook: https://www

In which the crew discusses new bus service between the parks at a premium price; wonders what a $12 million hotel lobby would look like; gets all excited for the 2017 Flower & Garden Festival and the new Highway In The Sky Dine Around; wonders why all the outrage about the Spaceship Earth Death Star transformation; and shares its favorite under-appreciated Disney attractions We’d love to hear from YOU, the MouseLife Podcast listener, with comments, questions, suggestions or whatever! Contact The MouseLife Podcast: mouselifepodcast@gmail.com Live the MouseLife on Twitter: @mouselifepod Or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MouseLifePod/ The MouseLIfe Podcast Crew Is: Len Twitter: @lenforge Samantha Twitter: @sssullivan0110 Email: samantha@snapshotgetaways.com Shelby Twitter: @wdw_lovin_ma Blog: www.wdwlovinmama.com Jennifer K. Twitter: @jrkjtm Jennifer S. Twitter: @ModelJenn Instagram: @ModelJenn Facebook: www.facebook.com/Connor&JT Blog: www.whereconnorandjtgo.com John Twitter: @startedwmouse Blo

In which the crew turns a discussion of the new Lily Belle Dessert Party into a tribute to Tom Sawyer Island, delves into the future of Epcot with the arrival of a new Arts Festival and extended Food and Wine, and kicks off the holiday shopping season with a roundtable about favorite stores in Walt Disney World. We’d love to hear from YOU, the MouseLife Podcast listener, with comments, questions, suggestions or whatever! Contact The MouseLife Podcast: mouselifepodcast@gmail.com Live the MouseLife on Twitter: @mouselifepod Or on Facebook www.facebook.com/MouseLifePod/ The MouseLIfe Podcast Crew Is: Len Twitter: @lenforge Samantha Twitter: @sssullivan0110 Email: samantha@snapshotgetaways.com Shelby Twitter: @wdw_lovin_ma Blog: www.wdwlovinmama.com Jennifer K. Twitter: @jrkjtm Jennifer S. Twitter: @ModelJenn Instagram: @ModelJenn Facebook: www.facebook.com/Connor&JT Blog: www.whereconnorandjtgo.com John Twitter: @startedwmouse Blog: disneymaniac5689.blogspot.com Kathy Twitter: @kathyk671 Jeff Twitter: @

The crew has its hands full with a flood of Destination D news including a new ticket option, Magic Bands 2, Star Wars Land, Avatarland, and ton of smaller tidbits. An impending Epcot refurb leads to a discussion of what new country should be added to World Showcase. Join us for a lively discussion ranging from Flava Flav to Joe Rohde....you know, the normal Disney stuff! We’d love to hear from YOU, the MouseLife Podcast listener, with comments, questions, suggestions or whatever! Contact The MouseLife Podcast: mouselifepodcast@gmail.com Live the MouseLife on Twitter: @mouselifepod Or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MouseLifePod/ The MouseLIfe Podcast Crew Is: Len Twitter: @lenforge Samantha Twitter: @sssullivan0110 Email: samantha@snapshotgetaways.com Shelby Twitter: @wdw_lovin_ma Blog: www.wdwlovinmama.com Jennifer K. Twitter: @jrkjtm Jennifer S. Twitter: @ModelJenn Instagram: @ModelJenn Facebook: www.facebook.com/Connor&JT Blog: www.whereconnorandjtgo.com John Twitter: @startedwmouse Blog: h

In which the crew discovers what Disney Quest is all about, discusses drone.....I mean Flying Robot shows, predicts the timing of the first public Rivers of Light show, gets all excited for continued food booth offerings in Epcot, and delves into a bit of UnBuilt Disney History with a discussion of the Disney's America theme park. Join us for a rollicking ride! We’d love to hear from YOU, the MouseLife Podcast listener, with comments, questions, suggestions or whatever! Contact The MouseLife Podcast: mouselifepodcast@gmail.com Live the MouseLife on Twitter: @mouselifepod Or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MouseLifePod/ The MouseLIfe Podcast Crew Is: Len Twitter: @lenforge Samantha Twitter: @sssullivan0110 Email: samantha@snapshotgetaways.com Shelby Twitter: @wdw_lovin_ma Blog: www.wdwlovinmama.com Jennifer K. Twitter: @jrkjtm Jennifer S. Twitter: @ModelJenn Instagram: @ModelJenn Facebook: www.facebook.com/Connor&JT Blog: www.whereconnorandjtgo.com John Twitter: @startedwmouse Blog: http://dis

In which the crew discusses the Liberty Tree Tavern, Dr. Strange, the Jingle Cruise and the Christmas Specials coming to the parks and your television. Food plays a big part as well as tips on navigating the holidays in the parks. We hear three trip reports and learn of the runDisney Balloon Ladies before delving into what park to visit if you had only one day in Disney World. Bring your appetite and join us for the fun!

In which the crew experiences technical difficulties resulting in a hodge-podge of previously recorded but as of yet unused segments. We discuss how the Rivers of Light Dining Package rumor started, how Disney Travel Agents work and why you might benefit from using one, places to vacation Disney-style outside of parks and cruises, and the super-fancy, Disney developed Golden Oakes subdivision. Enjoy!!!

In which the crew celebrates Hollywood Studios' new Christmas show, finds out just who the heck Elena of Avalor is prior to her meeting and greeting in the Magic Kingdom, geeks out over the newest Rogue One trailer and shares their favorite Disney Halloween movies. We’d love to hear from YOU, the MouseLife Podcast listener, with comments, questions, suggestions or whatever! Contact The MouseLife Podcast: mouselifepodcast@gmail.com Live the MouseLife on Twitter: @mouselifepod Or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MouseLifePod/ The MouseLIfe Podcast Crew Is: Len Twitter: @lenforge Samantha Twitter: @sssullivan0110 Email: samantha@snapshotgetaways.com Shelby Twitter: @wdw_lovin_ma Blog: www.wdwlovinmama.com Jennifer K. Twitter: @jrkjtm Jennifer S. Twitter: @ModelJenn Instagram: @ModelJenn Facebook: www.facebook.com/Connor&JT Blog: www.whereconnorandjtgo.com John Twitter: @startedwmouse Blog: http://disneymaniac5689.blogspot.com Kathy Twitter: @kathyk671 Jeff Twitter: @JeffreyStites Facebook: https:

In which the crew talks Hurricane Matthew, the flurry of live-action re-makes coming from Disney Studios, Muppet mobile labs, and a new face coming to the Hall of Presidents. We also share both our own and our audience's Scary Disney Moments. There are a few digressions into goats and exploding pelicans, but that happens when you're living the MouseLife! We’d love to hear from YOU, the MouseLife Podcast listener, with comments, questions, suggestions or whatever! Contact The MouseLife Podcast: mouselifepodcast@gmail.com Live the MouseLife on Twitter: @mouselifepod Or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MouseLifePod/ The MouseLIfe Podcast Crew Is: Len Twitter: @lenforge Samantha Twitter: @sssullivan0110 Email: samantha@snapshotgetaways.com Shelby Twitter: @wdw_lovin_ma Blog: www.wdwlovinmama.com Jennifer K. Twitter: @jrkjtm Jennifer S. Twitter: @ModelJenn Instagram: @ModelJenn Facebook: www.facebook.com/Connor&JT Blog: www.whereconnorandjtgo.com John Twitter: @startedwmouse Blog: http://disneymaniac

In which Sam tells us all about how to utilize Fuel Rods to keep a phone charged as part of her trip report; the crew decides Disney just may turn a crappy film into an incredible new "land" with Pandora: The World of Avatar; and we go all Dr. Frankenstein resurrecting dearly departed attractions (triggering John along the way). We’d love to hear from YOU, the MouseLife Podcast listener, with comments, questions, suggestions or whatever! Contact The MouseLife Podcast: mouselifepodcast@gmail.com Live the MouseLife on Twitter: @mouselifepod Or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MouseLifePod/ The MouseLIfe Podcast Crew Is: Len Twitter: @lenforge Samantha Twitter: @sssullivan0110 Email: samantha@snapshotgetaways.com Shelby Twitter: @wdw_lovin_ma Blog: www.wdwlovinmama.com Jennifer K. Twitter: @jrkjtm Jennifer S. Twitter: @ModelJenn Instagram: @ModelJenn Facebook: www.facebook.com/Connor&JT Blog: www.whereconnorandjtgo.com John Twitter: @startedwmouse Blog: http://disneymaniac5689.blogspot.com Kathy T