The Mickeyphile Podcast

The Mickeyphile Podcast 🎙️ Disney news, cruise reviews & trip reports
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😏 Honest Disney talk (no fluff)
👇 Start with Episode 250

🚨 NEW EPISODE — THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE D23! 🚨D23 2026 is over…and we have THOUGHTS. 😂On Episode 262 of The Mickeyphile ...
08/23/2026

🚨 NEW EPISODE — THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE D23! 🚨
D23 2026 is over…and we have THOUGHTS. 😂
On Episode 262 of The Mickeyphile Podcast, we're breaking down the good, the bad, and the “wait…that was it?” from Disney's biggest fan weekend.
🏰 Figment AND Dreamfinder are coming back!
🏔️ The Yeti might actually MOVE again!
😈 More Villains Land
🚗 More Cars
👹 More Monstropolis
🌹 An incredible Beauty and the Beast 35th Anniversary panel
⚡ Percy Jackson Season 3
📅 And a whole lot of announcements that could really use some DATES!
Plus, Neil Patrick Harris, Sheryl Crow, Beck, Gloria Gaynor, some awkward live-TV moments, and our biggest question:
Did D23 actually make us MORE excited about the future of Disney?
🎙️ The Mickeyphile Podcast — Episode 262: The Good, the Bad & the D23
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!
👇 Then tell us: What was your GOOD and your BAD from D23 2026?

🎭 Every Disney trip tells a story...but few tell one quite like the MousePack.This week on Episode 260 of The Mickeyphil...
07/22/2026

🎭 Every Disney trip tells a story...but few tell one quite like the MousePack.

This week on Episode 260 of The Mickeyphile Podcast, we're joined by our friend Jared Hale, one of the founders of the MousePack—a group that's turned an annual Walt Disney World vacation into an unforgettable tradition filled with incredible themed costumes, creativity, and lifelong friendships.

From how it all started to the planning behind each year's theme, Jared shares some hilarious stories, behind-the-scenes details, and, of course, the tale of how he became the internet's "Fake Matt Damon." 😄

If you've ever seen a huge group of coordinated characters roaming the parks and wondered, "What's their story?"—this episode is for you.

🎙️ Listen wherever you get your podcasts:
🍎 Apple Podcasts
🎧 Spotify
📻 Amazon Music
❤️ Or watch on YouTube!

👇 Have you ever coordinated matching shirts, costumes, or a themed Disney trip with friends or family? Tell us about it in the comments!

This should tell you the crowd level….Baseline TapHouse line at 1:30pm on a Saturday!!!
07/11/2026

This should tell you the crowd level….
Baseline TapHouse line at 1:30pm on a Saturday!!!

07/02/2026

☀️ Planning a Walt Disney World vacation this summer?
Florida heat is no joke—but with a little planning, you can still have an incredible trip.
In Episode 258 of The Mickeyphile Podcast, we're sharing our favorite tips for beating the heat, avoiding the biggest crowds, staying hydrated, and making the most of Disney's Cool Kid Summer. Plus, we cover the latest Disney news, including Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Jollywood Nights, the Grand Floridian gingerbread house, and more!
🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.
👇 What's your go-to strategy for surviving a hot summer day at Walt Disney World?

🎙️ NEW EPISODE! Episode 258 is now live! ☀️🏰Surviving Walt Disney World's Peak Summer: Beat the Heat & Beat the CrowdsSu...
07/01/2026

🎙️ NEW EPISODE! Episode 258 is now live! ☀️🏰
Surviving Walt Disney World's Peak Summer: Beat the Heat & Beat the Crowds
Summer at Walt Disney World is magical...but let's be honest—it can also be HOT. 🥵
In this week's episode, we're sharing our favorite tips for surviving Florida's summer weather, avoiding the biggest crowds, and making the most of your Disney vacation. From hydration and mid-day breaks to our favorite places to cool off, we'll help you enjoy the parks without melting.
We also cover this week's biggest Disney news, including:
🎄 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party dates
🎬 Disney Jollywood Nights returns
🏰 The retirement of the Grand Floridian gingerbread house
🦍 A new gorilla arrives at Disney's Animal Kingdom
🎢 Our thoughts on the recent Tiana's Bayou Adventure incident at Disneyland
…and much more!
Whether you're visiting next week or planning a future trip, there's plenty of helpful advice packed into this episode.
🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch on YouTube!
👇 What's YOUR favorite way to beat the Florida heat at Walt Disney World? Let us know in the comments!

06/23/2026

You get ONE day in each Walt Disney World park.
The rules:
🍿 One snack
🍽️ One meal
🎢 Three attractions
🎭 One show
💎 One hidden gem
That's it.
No unlimited budget.
No doing everything.
No park hopping.
What's on your perfect Disney day?
Scott and Karen took on the challenge in Episode 257 of The Mickeyphile Podcast, and narrowing our choices down was harder than we expected.
Drop your Magic Kingdom picks below! 👇

If you only had ONE day in each Walt Disney World park...What would make the cut?This week on The Mickeyphile Podcast, K...
06/22/2026

If you only had ONE day in each Walt Disney World park...
What would make the cut?
This week on The Mickeyphile Podcast, Karen and I take on the Perfect Disney Day Challenge. We each had to build our ideal day in every park using just:
🍿 One snack
🍽️ One meal
🎢 Three attractions
🎭 One show
💎 One hidden gem
No unlimited budgets. No "I'll just do everything." Just the experiences we'd choose if we only had one day to spend in each park.
Along the way, we compare picks, debate a few tough choices, and discover that creating the perfect Disney day is a lot harder than it sounds.
What would be on YOUR list?
🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

06/20/2026

🎶 2026 Eat to the Beat Concert Series 🎶
The lineup is officially here!
From Hanson and Yellowcard to Bowling For Soup, Boyz II Men, and The Beach Boys, this year's EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival has something for just about everyone.
Save this guide for your next festival trip and let us know:
👇 Which act are you most excited to see?

🎶 The 2026 Eat to the Beat Concert Series lineup is here!EPCOT's International Food & Wine Festival brings an incredible...
06/20/2026

🎶 The 2026 Eat to the Beat Concert Series lineup is here!
EPCOT's International Food & Wine Festival brings an incredible mix of returning favorites and new acts this year, from Hanson and Yellowcard to Bowling For Soup, The Fray, Boyz II Men, and more.
We've put together a quick-reference guide so you can easily see who's performing and when.
A few of our Mickeyphile Picks:
⭐ Hanson
⭐ Yellowcard
⭐ New Found Glory
⭐ The Fray
⭐ Bowling For Soup
⭐ Boyz II Men
⭐ The Beach Boys
Which concert are you most excited to see?

06/11/2026

🎙️ New Episode: Disney Attractions We Only Love Because They Have History
Are some Disney attractions truly timeless...
or do we love them because they've become part of Disney history?
This week, we're putting some of Walt Disney World's most beloved attractions to the test and asking one simple question:
🏰 If this attraction opened for the very first time tomorrow, would it still become a fan favorite?
From Carousel of Progress and Country Bear Musical Jamboree to Living with the Land, the PeopleMover, and more, we're deciding which attractions are timeless classics, which are nostalgia-powered favorites, and which fall somewhere in between.
Some of our answers surprised even us.
🎧 Episode 256 is available now wherever you get your podcasts.
👇 Which Disney attraction are you defending no matter what?

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