Mouse Ears in Paradise - Your Podcast All About Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and Disney Cruise Line!
Follow along with Becky and Dave as they go on travel adventures, sharing their experiences, lessons learned, and tips! We love Disneyland, Disney World, Disney Cruises, tropical destinations, local theme parks, and any other adventure we can find. With 3 kids, sometimes staying home is adventure enough!
EP18 - 7 Nights from Port Canaveral on the Disney TreasureDan and Becca return this week to share about their recent trip aboard the Disney Treasure, for 7 Nights out of Port Canaveral. We get a first-hand report of the many features of the Disney Treasure, including the Haunted Mansion Parlor, exclusive shows, and unique aspects of the Rainforest Room. Dan and Becca had a slightly different experience at Lookout Cay, with some tips on how to best visit the Cay. — Email us at: [email protected] Website: https://www.mouseearsinparadise.com — ( 0:00 ) Intro ( 1:30 ) 7 Nights Aboard the Disney Treasure ( 7:09 ) Haunted Mansion Parlor ( 29:02 ) Shows on the Disney Treasure ( 31:01 ) Lookout Cay Experience ( 47:47 ) Rainforest Room on the Disney Treasure ( 50:25 ) Kids Club and Vibe ( 51:36 ) Magical Moments /episode/index/show/1261cc55-a0c8-4971-b5e4-b37653479c0c/id/36063255
EP17 - Trip Report - 3 Days at Walt Disney WorldLast week we shared about our Disney Fantasy cruise, and now we continue with our post-cruise Disney World trip! We will talk about Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, and how it worked for a family of 5. Our adventures included Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, and Epcot! The family was also able to experience Cosmic Rewind for the first time… and we’ll discuss our verdict! — Email us at: [email protected] Website: https://www.mouseearsinparadise.com — ( 0:00 ) Intro ( 0:25 ) Walt Disney World Trip Report ( 41:43 ) Magical Moments /episode/index/show/1261cc55-a0c8-4971-b5e4-b37653479c0c/id/35803135
EP16 - 5-Nights on the Disney Fantasy visiting Nassau, Castaway Cay, and Lookout Cay!Trip report on our 5-Night trip aboard the Disney Fantasy! This year’s cruise took us to Nassau, Castaway Cay, and Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point! It was our first time on Disney Fantasy and visiting Lookout Cay. We’ll discuss if it was Lookout Yeah or Lookout Meh!? Come along with us as we set sail on the high seas! — Email us at: [email protected] Website: https://www.mouseearsinparadise.com — ( 0:00 ) Intro ( 0:47 ) 5 Nights on the Disney Fantasy ( 41:40 ) Magical Moments /episode/index/show/1261cc55-a0c8-4971-b5e4-b37653479c0c/id/35571665
EP15 - DCL Dine and Play, Valentine’s Day with Disney, and Taking your children out of schoolThis week we discuss the announcement of Disney Cruise Line bringing the Dine and Play back to late dining! Will we change our plans for our upcoming cruise? We also talk about how you can bring some Disney to your Valentine’s Day festivities at home. People often wonder if taking your children out of school for a vacation is a good idea, and there has been some research on this idea. Finally, we’ll share this week's Magical Moments! — Email us at: [email protected] Website: https://www.mouseearsinparadise.com — ( 0:00 ) Intro ( 0:55 ) Disney Cruise Line - Dine and Play Returns! ( 5:45 ) Bring Disney to Your Valentine’s Day ( 11:24 ) Should you take your kids out of school for a vacation? ( 24:25 ) Magical Moments /episode/index/show/1261cc55-a0c8-4971-b5e4-b37653479c0c/id/35201960
EP14 - Preparing for a Cruise - Fish Extenders, Pixie Dust, and MoreIn this episode, we discuss what Becky and Dave are doing to prepare for their upcoming cruise! We will review what Fish Extenders and Pixe Dust are on a cruise. You may not expect sewing and 3D printing to be involved in preparation for a cruise, but it does for us!? Don’t feel pressure, it can look different for each person! — Email us at: [email protected] Website: https://www.mouseearsinparadise.com — ( 0:00 ) Intro ( 0:24 ) Preparing for our Disney Cruise - 3D printing pixie dust, sewing Fish Extenders, and more ( 22:05 ) Magical Moments /episode/index/show/1261cc55-a0c8-4971-b5e4-b37653479c0c/id/34990035
EP13 - December Holiday Trip to MauiWe are back from Maui for the holidays and want to share our adventures! The holidays always provide excitement and unexpected situations, and this trip was no exception. Learn about our tradition of the annual trip to Urgent Care. sigh. Listen, and that will make a lot more sense, and hear more fun stuff! — Email us at: [email protected] Website: https://www.mouseearsinparadise.com — ( 0:00 ) Intro ( 1:48 ) Our adventures in Maui, over the holidays! ( 28:32 ) Magical Moments /episode/index/show/1261cc55-a0c8-4971-b5e4-b37653479c0c/id/34799005
EP12 - Very Merrytime Cruise on the Disney Wish without Kids!Our friends Dan and Becca join us again, to share about their recent cruise aboard the Disney Wish! This trip was unique for them, as their kids didn’t join them AND it was a Very Merrytime Cruise! They share their adventures of being sans kids and the different choices you get to make. We also hear about going to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party the night before the cruise. — Email us at: [email protected] Website: https://www.mouseearsinparadise.com — ( 0:00 ) Intro ( 0:32 ) Very Merrytime Cruise on the Disney Wish ( 54:32 ) Magical Moments /episode/index/show/1261cc55-a0c8-4971-b5e4-b37653479c0c/id/34527540
EP11 - Thanksgiving at Disneyland Trip Report and Moana 2This week takes us back to Disneyland! We provide a trip report, visiting Disneyland around Thanksgiving! This trip took us to the Pixar Place Hotel, Mickey's Holiday Pajama Party, World of Color - Season of Light, and more. Our family also saw Moana 2 on the opening weekend, and we’ll give a spoiler-free review. As always, we wrap-up the discussion with this week's Magical Moments! — Email us at: [email protected] Website: https://www.mouseearsinparadise.com — ( 0:00 ) Intro ( 0:46 ) Thanksgiving Trip to Disneyland ( 41:00 ) Moana 2 ( 43:35 ) Magical Moment /episode/index/show/1261cc55-a0c8-4971-b5e4-b37653479c0c/id/34278980
EP10 - Agatha All Along and Things Other People do at Disney Parks, that we never do!Join us as we return to Agatha All Along, now that we’ve had a chance to finish the series. Next, we’ll discuss 5 of the common recommendations people give for traveling to a Disneyland or Walt Disney World, but we don’t adhere to them!? It will make sense, we promise! — Email us at: [email protected] Website: https://www.mouseearsinparadise.com — ( 0:00 ) Intro ( 0:42 ) Agatha All Along Conclusion ( 9:05 ) Things other people do, but we never do!? ( 27:05 ) Magical Moments /episode/index/show/1261cc55-a0c8-4971-b5e4-b37653479c0c/id/34099281
EP9 - Magical Holidays at Home and more Honua KaiThis week we go over some ideas of bringing some of the Disney magic home during the holidays! How do you sprinkle some magic during the holidays? We also return to a discussion about the Honua Kai, with a listener question about going with a group of adults. We conclude the episode with this week's episode with our Magical Moments! --- Email us at: [email protected] Website: https://www.mouseearsinparadise.com — ( 0:00 ) Intro ( 0:38 ) Bring the magic home for the holidays ( 8:54 ) Listener Email: Adult visit to the Honua Kai ( 21:36 ) Magical Moments /episode/index/show/1261cc55-a0c8-4971-b5e4-b37653479c0c/id/33814478
EP8 - Lightning Lane Premier Pass, Membership Magic Beyond, and Disney Adventure Cruise ShipDisney has made a lot of announcements, which may impact or enhance your upcoming trips! To help get additional insight into all of these announcements, we welcome back Robbie and have our friends Becca and Dan join us as well. We’ll discuss the Disney Parks Lightning Lane Premier Pass, and whether it is a good deal for your next Disneyland or Walt Disney World trip. Becca and Dan, as Disney Vacation Club members, help us discuss the new Membership Magic Beyond perk program. Finally, since we all love cruising, we review announcements about what Disney Adventure will bring to the Disney Cruise Line family! --- Email us at: [email protected] Website: https://www.mouseearsinparadise.com — ( 0:00 ) Intro ( 2:46 ) Lightning Lane Premier Pass ( 24:36 ) Membership Magic Beyond : DVC Premium Perk Program ( 35:37 ) Disney Adventure - Disney Cruise Line ( 51:11 ) Magical Moments /episode/index/show/1261cc55-a0c8-4971-b5e4-b37653479c0c/id/33563692
EP7 - Disney's Frozen Broadway Musical, Agatha All Along, and new Disneyland Ticket DealWe recently took the family to see Disney’s Frozen at Broadway San Jose and will share how it went with the kids. Agatha All Along is out on Disney Plus, and we’ll share some thoughts on watching it with our teenager. Finally, we discuss the recent Disneyland ticket announcement and how it may impact 2025 travels. --- Email us at: [email protected] Website: https://www.mouseearsinparadise.com — ( 0:00 ) Intro ( 0:42 ) Disney’s Frozen - Broadway Musical ( 10:24 ) Agatha All Along ( 19:16 ) Disneyland Ticket Deal for 2025 ( 23:30 ) Magical Moments /episode/index/show/1261cc55-a0c8-4971-b5e4-b37653479c0c/id/33394067
EP6 - Disneyland Paris and Disney Cruise Line - 12 Night Norway / Iceland / England CruiseToday, our friend Robbie will join us to tell us about his recent European adventure! We’ll start with learning about his first experience in Disneyland Paris, and what “air conditioning” means in Europe. Next, we’ll hear about the 12-night cruise on the Disney Dream, visiting Norway, Iceland, and England! --- Email us at: [email protected] Website: https://www.mouseearsinparadise.com — ( 0:00 ) Intro ( 1:15 ) Disneyland Paris ( 28:00 ) Disney Cruise Line - 12 Night Norway / Iceland / England Cruise ( 1:15:24 ) Magical Moment /episode/index/show/1261cc55-a0c8-4971-b5e4-b37653479c0c/id/33182537
EP5 - D23 Weekend, in the ParksThis week we share the other side of the 2024 D23 weekend, with a trip report from the parks! While Annika and Dave were at the D23 event, Becky and the other kids were touring the parks! We’ll talk about some new opinions about food, things that worked well, and of course, some lessons learned the hard way. Stay tuned for the weekly Magical Moments too! --- Email us at: [email protected] Website: https://www.mouseearsinparadise.com --- ( 0:00 ) Intro ( 1:00 ) D23 Weekend, but in the Parks! ( 41:45 ) Magical Moment of the week! /episode/index/show/1261cc55-a0c8-4971-b5e4-b37653479c0c/id/32967877
EP4 - D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan EventThis week we share some of our experiences at the 2024 D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event! It was a fun-filled and action-packed weekend, with lots of changes from prior D23 Expos. Don’t worry, we’re only doing highlights and talking about some of the big controversies! Stay tuned for the weekly Magical Moments too! --- Email us at: [email protected] Website: https://www.mouseearsinparadise.com --- ( 0:00 ) Intro ( 1:15 ) D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event ( 42:40 ) Magical Moment /episode/index/show/1261cc55-a0c8-4971-b5e4-b37653479c0c/id/32756087
EP3 - Airline WiFi, Adjoining Rooms at Disneyland, and Disney Destiny!This week we discuss more airline wifi experiences, comparing to our recent flight. We also talk about the changes to Disneyland's adjoining room policy, for onsite hotels. Disney has also released some new details about the Disney Destiny cruise ship! Don't forget to stay tuned for this week's Magical Moments! --- Email us at: [email protected] Website: --- ( 0:00 ) Intro ( 0:59 ) Delta flights - CrowdStrike impacts and Delta's WiFi ( 15:22 ) Adjoining Rooms at Disneyland Hotels ( 19:38 ) Disney Cruise Line's - Disney Destiny ( 27:14 ) Magical Moments /episode/index/show/1261cc55-a0c8-4971-b5e4-b37653479c0c/id/32553477
EP2 - Honua Kai Resort & Spa vs Disney Vacation ClubThis week, we are sharing a trip report to the Honua Kai Resort & Spa in Maui and discussing how the resort compares to our Disney Vacation Club experiences. Don't forget to stay tuned for this week's Magical Moment! --- Email us at: [email protected] Website: --- (0:00) Intro (0:45) Honua Kai Resort & Spa (18:50) Comparison to Disney Vacation Club (DVC) (33:05) Magical Moment /episode/index/show/1261cc55-a0c8-4971-b5e4-b37653479c0c/id/32344687
EP1 - Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Day trip to Disneyland, and Inside Out 2This week, Becky and Dave talk about the rename of Genie Plus and FastPass world, to Lightning Lane Multi Pass. We also share a trip report of a day-trip to Disneyland, to see our daughter perform in the Parks. Inside Out 2 has surpassed the box-office success of the original, and making enormous strides past $1 billion in its release! --- Feel free to email us at: [email protected] Website: --- (0:00) Intro (1:10) Lightning Lane Multi-Pass (10:25) Day Trip for Band Trip Performance (19:13) Inside Out 2 (26:57) Magical Moment /episode/index/show/1261cc55-a0c8-4971-b5e4-b37653479c0c/id/32124987
