Podcasts by Mickeyphile Podcast - Disney World, DVC, and More

Previewing G3 from 2022-01-12T19:00

Episode 72:  Previewing G3

In Episode 72, we’ll preview our plans for the Grand Geekin’ Gathering coming up in February.  Plus lots of news, some discussion, and Scott’s plan to become a “...

Hawkeye, Black Widow, and Boba Fett from 2022-01-06T13:00

Episode 71:  Hawkeye, Black Widow, and Boba Fett

In Episode 71, our friend Tom Ellison joins us to discuss Marvel’s Hawkeye and Black Widow, and the first episode of The Book of Boba Fett....

New Year's Resolutions from 2021-12-29T12:00

Episode 70:  New Year’s Resolutions

2021 is almost over.   We will talk about New Year’s Resolutions we’d like to see from Disney as we enter 2022.  Plus, news and more on Episode 70 of Th...

EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays: Food Reviews from 2021-12-21T21:00

Episode 69:  EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays:  Food Reviews.

The trams are BACK!  At least at Magic Kingdom.  Disney World announces an opening date for All Star Sports, and i...

Polynesian Bungalows from 2021-12-15T23:00

Episode 68: Polynesian Bungalows 

There’s lots of news from the Parks and more.  Trams are coming back (but not back yet). More 50th Anniversary merchandise drops.  And is the Indiana Jone...

News and Discussion from 2021-12-08T19:00

Episode 67: WDW News and More 

We haven't done this in a while, but there were some big announcements this week from Disney, so here goes!

Trams are coming back.  You can now...

EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays from 2021-12-01T23:00

Episode 66: EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

Boatwrights and Storybook Dining at Artist’s Point are coming back.  And we talk about all the food, beverages, and evtertainment y...

Disney's Very Merriest After Hours from 2021-11-25T12:00

We review a rainy night at Magic Kingdom for Disney’s Very Merriest After Hours event.  We will look at what was great, what was OK, and what needed improvement.  Plus news from Destination D23 ...

Why Buy DVC? from 2021-11-16T18:00

Episode 64:   Why Buy DVC?

Why would a “local”, or anyone else, buy into DVC?  We take a look at cost comparisons and benefits for a Disney fan that needs convincing.  Plus news and more o...

Magic Kingdom and New Thoughts on Genie + from 2021-11-10T22:00

Episode 63:   Magic Kingdom and New Thoughts on Genie +

We made a last minute trip over to Magic Kingdom to meet up with friends, and decided to try out Genie + with much different results...

Christmas comes to Walt Disney World from 2021-11-03T18:00

Episode 62:   Christmas is coming to Walt Disney World

Karen made a quick day trip to the Magic Kingdom and the Grand Floridian to check out the progress with the Christmas decorations at ...

We Review Genie+ from 2021-10-27T11:00

Episode 61:  We review Genie+

We met up with our friends Veronika and Dave to test out the new Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lanes at Walt Disney World.  We talk about our problems with ...

Trip Report with Amanda and Rachel from 2021-10-19T21:00

Episode 60:  Trip Report with Amanda and Rachel

Our friends Amanda and Rachel join the show to talk about their Girl’s Trip to Disney World.  Two fireworks parties, Space 220 and Steakhous...

Genie+, Lightning Lanes, and Individual Attraction Selections from 2021-10-12T21:00

Episode 59:  Genie+, Lightning Lanes, and Individual Attraction Selections

Genie + launches on October 19.  We talk about costs, what rides are included, and a little bit of strategy.  Plu...

The Most Magical Celebration on Earth from 2021-10-05T19:00

Episode 58:  The Most Magical Celebration on Earth

We were in the Magic Kingdom for the 50th anniversary, and experienced all the still open attractions from opening day (so no trams for u...

Boo Bash and More from 2021-09-28T19:00

Episode 57:  Boo Bash and More

More 50th anniversary news as the countdown to the Most Magical Celebration on Earth hits single digits.  Our friends Samantha and Rebecca join us to talk ab...

Disney Springs from 2021-09-23T01:00

Episode 56:  Disney Springs

A meet up with The Disney Crush Podcast and some of our other Disney Friends at Disney Springs.  We experienced four restaurants in 24 hours (how does that happ...

Goodbye to Happily Ever After, and Epcot Forever from 2021-09-16T15:00

Episode 55:  Goodbye to Happily Ever After, and Epcot Forever

We went to WDW for one last viewing of Happily Ever After and Epcot Forever.  We had dinner at Grand Floridian Café, drinks at...

Check out that hat! from 2021-09-10T16:00

Episode 54:  Check out that hat!

We go to EPCOT for the AP “Squeak” Preview of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure.  We share a (mostly) spoiler free review of the newest attraction at Walt Disne...

Our One Year Anniversary, and What's Different at Disney World? from 2021-09-01T18:00

Episode 53:  Our One Year Anniversary, and What’s Different at the World?

 Annual Passes return to Disneyland and Disney World.  We dive in and discuss the new options.  Plus other news fr...

Disney Genie with Mandierae Malinoski from 2021-08-24T16:00

 This week, we are joined by MandieRae Malinoski of Royal Escapes, Fairy Tale Concierge to get all the low-down on the new Disney Genie/ Genie+/ and Lightning Lanes.  Plus news, discussion, and ...

Reimagining Disney World Attractions from 2021-08-18T19:00

Episode 51:  Reimagining Disney World Attractions

Voyage of the Little Mermaid?  Step aside.  Pooh? Sorry, but you  too, buddy.

 If you were an Imagineer, what changes would you m...

Disney's Pop Century Resort from 2021-08-12T12:00

Episode 50:  Disney’s Pop Century Resort

We met up with Toni-Ann and Dave from The Disney Crush Podcast this weekend, and they join us to talk about Pop Century.  Learn what we liked, and ...

Bonus: Interview with GKTW President and CEO Pamela Landwirth from 2021-08-06T01:00

Mickeyphile Bonus:  Interview with GKTW’s Pamela Landwirth

In a special bonus episode, we are sharing an interview Karen did with Give Kids the World President and CEO Pamela Landwirth.  T...

July Trip Report with April C. from 2021-08-04T17:00

Episode 49:   July Trip Report with April C.

What’s it like for a “regular” person going to Disney?  We talk to our friend April about planning a trip with her family.  Did ...

Taking your Dogs to Disney with Amber Springer from 2021-07-29T17:00

Episode 48:   Taking your Dog to Disney with Amber Springer

Disney Cruise Line is sailing again.  And more 50th Anniversary decorations are put up on the Castle.  Restaurant...

Extinct Disney World Attractions from 2021-07-22T14:00

Maelstrom, Captain EO, and Mr. Toad.  And don’t forget Ellen and the Backlot Tour.  We talk extinct Disney World Attractions this week on The Mickeyphile Podcast.

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Where Did the Rum Go? from 2021-07-13T22:00

Episode 46:   Where did the Rum Go?

Disney World announces plans for the Holiday season.  We talk about these, and other news, and then Lauren and Eric Hawkins from The Pric...

Fourth of July Trip Report from 2021-07-07T23:00

Episode 45: Fourth of July Trip Report

Epcot Forever.  Happily Ever After.  And, of course, Rise of the Resistance.

The Mickeyphile Podcast took a Fourth of July Trip ...

Amy Beckner Trip Report (Part 2) from 2021-06-29T20:00

Rope drop returns.  Polynesian Village is reopening, and so are more restaurants.  Then Amy Beckner joins us for the end of her May trip.  Join us!

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Trip Report with Amy Beckner (Part 1) from 2021-06-24T17:00

Episode 43:  Amy Beckner Trip Report (Part 1)

Fireworks are Back!  More news and discussion, and then Amy Beckner joins us to talk about her May trip back to Walt Disney World.  Caribbean ...

Dogs at Disney from 2021-06-16T01:00

This week, we talk news from around the Parks, discuss Cruella's box office numbers, another update to the mask policy, and more.  Then, what if you want to take your dog to Disney?  Can yo...

News, Discussion, and a Magic Kingdom Meetup from 2021-06-01T19:00

Scott and Karen kicked off the Memorial Day weekend with a meetup at Magic Kingdom on May 28.  Discussion on this, and news from the Parks on this week’s episode.

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Disney News and Universal Studios Orlando from 2021-05-26T18:00

Karen went to the Dark Side, and took a day trip to Universal Studios Orlando.  Lots of Harry Potter, food, and fun!  Also, we talk news from around the Parks, and the rest of the Wonderful Worl...

Disney Springs, EPCOT, and an off-property stay. from 2021-05-20T20:00

Jock Lindsey's.  City Works.  And Gideon's Bakehouse.  Scott and Karen met up with friends old and new at Disney Springs and Epcot.  Including an off-site stay, too.  Join us as we tal...

The Girls Celebrate Star Wars Day from 2021-05-10T23:00

Episode 37:  Girl’s Celebrate Stars Wars Day

The Boo Bash is coming, and it’s Halfway to Halloween.  More news from the Parks and around the Disney World.  Plus Karen goes on a Girl’s Day ...

Galaxy's Edge from 2021-05-04T20:00

Episode 36:  Galaxy’s Edge

This week, there is big news about Disney Cruise, Florida Covid Restrictions, and the Disney College Program.  Plus news from the Parks, Resorts, and Disney Land...

Disney News and Discussion from 2021-04-29T20:00

Episode 35:  Disney News and Talk

The Disney Wish is coming.  Disney Land is opening.  New mobile ordering sites are available.  And much more.  We share and talk about lots of news on thi...

Disney with Friends from 2021-04-21T21:00

Episode 34:  Disney with Friends

News from all the Parks, DVC, and more.  Then, Scott and Karen spent two days in the Parks with friends.  Rise of the Resistance, Toy Story Mania, roller c...

Our"Must Do's" from 2021-04-14T18:00

Episode 33:  Our “Must Do’s”

News from all the Parks, DVC, and more.  Then we talk about our Disney Must Do’s.  What we ride, eat, and where we shop in each of the WDW Parks.  

Saratoga Springs Resort (Part 2) from 2021-04-07T16:00

News from all the Parks, DVC, and more.  Then Scott and Karen continue  their anniversary trip to Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, 4 nights, 5 days.

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Saratoga Springs Resort (Part 1) from 2021-03-31T10:00

Episode 31:  Saratoga Springs (Part 1)

News from all the Parks, Disney Plus, and more.  Then Scott and Karen begin discussing their anniversary trip to Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, 4 ...

Resort Only Stays from 2021-03-23T22:00

Episode 30:  Resort only Stays

News from all the Parks, Disney Plus, and more.  Then Scott and Karen share their favorite resorts and activities for a “no Park” trip.  Join us!

Author Aaron H. Goldberg from 2021-03-16T15:00

Episode 29:  Author Aaron H. Goldberg

We have news from the Parks, DVC, and last week’s Investor’s Call.  Then, author Aaron H. Goldberg joins the Podcast to talk Disney and his new book, ...

What has changed at WDW from 2021-03-02T23:00

Episode 27:  What has changed at WDW

Scott and Karen talk news from the Parks, Disney Plus, DVC, and around the World.  Then they review what is different at Disney World in a Covid world....

News, and Everyone's a Geek! from 2021-02-23T10:00

Scott and Karen discuss this week's news, then share stories from   the G3 trip last weekend.    Good times, good food, and good friends (old and new).  

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News, and We are heading back to Disney! from 2021-02-17T21:00

Episode 25: News and We are heading back to Disney!

This week, Scott and Karen review lots of breaking news from the Parks, Resorts, and The Disney Co.

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News and Our Five Day Trip (Part 2) from 2021-02-09T23:00

Episode 23: News and Our Five Day Trip (Part 2)

Join us for part 2 of our 5 day trip review. A LOT was packed into this trip, and we will review (almost) all of it. Food. Lightsabers. Droi...

News and Our Five Day Trip (Part 1) from 2021-02-02T23:00

Episode 23: News and Our Five Day Trip (Part 1)

Join us for part 1 of our 5 day trip review. A LOT was packed into this trip, and we will review (almost) all of it. Food...

News and Our Disney Trips from 2021-01-26T22:00

Scott and Karen share Disney Parks and DVC News.  Is Remy's Ratatouille Adventure opening soon?    Then they share their versions of "money is no object" Disney vacations.  All th...

DVC and Parks News and Discussion from 2021-01-21T21:00

In this weeks episode we discuss DVC and Parks news including refurbishments, merchandise, and a cool DVC sweepstakes!

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Festival of the Arts Arrives - Sorcerers Leaves from 2021-01-13T16:00

In Episode 20, we have Park news, Resort news, and DVC News.  There are resort renovations, A Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, and DVC’s 30th anniversary, including new merchan...

Park Hopping Returns from 2021-01-05T20:00

In Episode 19, we have some news and talk The Return of Park Hopping.  One Day, Four Parks, Three Christmas Trees (and the Epcot Fountain).

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An Interview with MandieRae Malinoski from 2020-12-30T21:00

Scott and Karen discuss Parks and DVC news and updates.  Then Karen talks all things travel agent with MandieRae from Fairy Tale Concierge, including how to use a travel agent when booking DVC s...

Coming up on Disney+ from 2020-12-22T19:00

In Episode 17, we have Parks and DVC news.  And Scott and Karen go in depth for a discussion of the upcoming releases on Disney+.  

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Our DVC Story from 2020-12-15T21:00

In Episode 16, Scott and Karen discuss some DVC and Parks news. And then tell their DVC story.  And a small rant on the new policy regarding “digital” masks.  Join us!

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Christmas at Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios from 2020-12-08T23:00

Join us for news from the Parks and DVC, as well as trips trips to celebrate the Christmas Festivities at Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios.

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Festival of the Holidays from 2020-12-01T23:00

In Episode 14, join Scott & Karen for some Disney news, and a report on their trip to Epcot for the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays.   Our hosts share what they loved, ...

Disney News and DVC Discussion from 2020-11-25T11:00

In this episode, Scott & Karen talk Disney and DVC news.  Then they share their recent experience  renting DVC points for extra stays.

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News, a Hurricane Trip, and Off-Property Dining from 2020-11-17T21:00

This week, Scott & Karen talk Disney and DVC news and highlights from a last minute trip to the Magic Kingdom while a hurricane was on the way into Florida.  They also share some of their ex...

Back in the SSR from 2020-11-10T17:00

The Mickeyphile Podcast, Episode 11

This week, Scott & Karen talk Disney and DVC news and review their 4 day, 3 night stay in a 2 Bedroom Villa at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, wit...

Disney and POTUS from 2020-11-03T17:00

The Mickeyphile Podcast, Episode 10:  Disney and Potus

This week, Scott & Karen talk Disney and DVC news.  Then, in honor of Election Day talk Hall of Presidents, and Presidents at Dis...

I did that...Once! from 2020-10-27T16:00

The Mickeyphile Podcast, Episode 9

Join Scott and Karen as they discuss this week’s Parks, Merchandise, and DVC news.  Then they discuss the rides, shows, and restaurants that they’ve done...

I believe in George! from 2020-10-20T21:00

We share some news, Karen makes a trip to Hollywood Studios, and we talk about some Disney stories with a Halloween twist!

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Three Days in the Park, Two Nights at Saratoga, and One Skyliner Fail from 2020-10-13T17:00

Scott and Karen take a mid-week trip to the Parks and stay at Saratoga.  And experience their first Skyliner problems.  All this, plus news and food!

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Saratoga Springs Resort from 2020-10-06T17:00

Join us for Episode 6 of the Mickeyphile Podcast.  This week, we talk about all that is right with Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort.  Plus some news, and a bonus feature.

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Florida in Phase 3, and our Favorite Rides from 2020-09-29T19:00

This week, Scott and Karen share some news, and discuss our favorite rides at Walt Disney World.

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News, Discounts, and Riviera from 2020-09-22T21:00

Join Scott and Karen for some news about Discounts, MDE Upgrades, and a stay at Disney's Riviera Resort.

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