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A podcast dedicated to helping plan your next trip to Disney World. We will highlight how to save time and money as well as help you know what to do when visiting Disney World

Master The Mouse

  • Sep 17, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 38m AVG DURATION
  • 42 EPISODES


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Episode 42 - A new guest, more D23 news, and a Tip of the Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 36:08


Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Master the Mouse! In this episode we have a new guest that is joining the podcast. Jenny is a long time listener of the show, and brings a new dynamic to this episode of Master the Mouse. We talk D23 news and impacts, debate the question of the episode, and have a new segment call the tip of the episode. As always, thanks for tuning in! Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and leave us a 5 star review on iTunes! See ya real soon!

Episode 41 - Best and Worst of Grand Floridian - PLUS Disney News and Updates

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2019 37:39


Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Master the Mouse! In this episode we finish our reviews of the Monorail resorts, concluding with the Grand Floridian. Find out what we like and don't like about this Deluxe Resort and Spa. We tackle the question of the episode, and talk about our own personal highlights from the recent D23 Expo. Don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes and follow us on all our social media accounts! Thanks again for taking time to listen to Master the Mouse, we will see ya real soon!

Episode 40 - Weekend Trip Review & Newly Discovered Ways to Save

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 47:25


Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Master the Mouse! We are excited to share this episode with you as we talk through our recent Disney Trip. We share our itinerary and talk through all the ways we saved time and money. PLUS we talk through some new ways to save money on your next Disney trip, particularly when it comes to dining in the parks! As always, thanks for listening, and don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!

Episode 39 - Contemporary Overview, Security Lines, & Secret Pro Tip

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019 47:07


Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Master the Mouse. GRIFFIN IS BACK THIS EPISODE! We talk about all things Contemporary. If you have ever thought about, or want to stay and experience Disney's Contemporary Resort, this is the episode for you! As always, we tackle a question of the episode and hit the latest Disney news. If you enjoy this podcast, or any other Master the Mouse episode, be sure to rate and review us on iTunes or any other platform you catch us on. Don't forget to follow us on our social media accounts too. We are on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Thanks for taking to listen to Master the Mouse....see ya real soon!

Episode 38 - Polynesian Overview

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2019 47:22


Welcome to Episode 38 of Master the Mouse! Thanks so much for tuning in. In this episode we talk about all things Polynesian Village Resort. In fact, if you have ever wanted or have considered staying at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, this is a must listen to episode! We also discuss the latest Disney news and rumors, and debate the question of the episode! As always follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram - and if you are fond of Master the Mouse, don't forget to rate and review us on your listening platform! See ya real soon!

Episode 37: Cruise Comparison - Disney vs Royal Caribbean - Is it really worth it?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2019 45:10


Welcome to another episode of Master the Mouse. As always, thanks for listening! In this episode Abby joins the podcast! We talk through the latest Disney news, including Country Bear Jamboree, as well as new dining options coming to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. We spend the rest of the episode discussing our recent vacation aboard the Ovation of the Seas to Alaska, and how it compares to the Disney Wonder that also sails through Alaska. If you are considering a Disney cruise, or thinking about traveling to Alaska, this is a must listen to episode! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! See ya real soon!

Episode 36: Disney News & Top 10 Animal Kingdom Moments

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2019 41:57


Thanks for tuning in to another Episode of Master the Mouse. Adam joins us again for Episode 36. We start by talking through the newly opened Galaxy's Edge in Disneyland and the newly rumored Brazil pavilion. From there, we dive into the main topic - the top 10 moments in Animal Kingdom. As always, don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Episode 35 - Top 10 Moments in Hollywood Studios

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2019 37:52


Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Master the Mouse! Adam joins the MtM in this episode and we dive into the top 10 moments in Hollywood Studios. We reminisce about all the rides that would have made this list had they not be relegated to merely Disney nostalgia. Also - we tackle a lively question of the episode. As always, thanks for listening, don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. We'll see ya real soon!

Episode 34: Disney News, Upcoming Trips, and Tips to Save on Lodging

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2019 31:38


Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Master the Mouse! In this episode, Aaron tackles recent Disney news and what it may mean for your next Disney Trip. He also explains a "last minute" trip he has planned for his family. He wraps the episode by talking through how he booked his lodging, and how you can do something similar and save up to 50% on lodging alone! As always, we greatly appreciate you listening to the podcast, don't forget to follow us on all social media platforms and to rate and review us on iTunes! See ya real soon!

Episode 33 - Top 10 Moments in EPCOT

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2019 32:11


Thanks for tuning to another episode of Master the Mouse. A special guest, Adam, joins us to tackle the top 10 moments in Epcot. Plus - we bring back the fan favorite - Question of the Episode! As always, follow us on our social media accounts by searching for Master the Mouse and if you like what you hear on this episode - don't forget to leave us a rating and review! Thanks and we will see ya real soon!

Episode 32: Major Show Announcement

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 8:34


Thanks for tuning in to another Episode of Master the Mouse! This is a super short show with a MAJOR show announcement. We are making some changes to the show and hope you are geared up for more great content from Master the Mouse!

Episode 31: Top Moments in Magic Kingdom

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2019 27:55


Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Master the Mouse! Episode 31 is all about the Magic Kingdom, as we count down the top magical moments you can experience while visiting. We roll through our top 10 list, as well as including a few of the moments that didn't make the list! As always, thanks for being apart of our community - and if you enjoy our podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes and follow us on all social media platforms, by searching for Master the Mouse Podcast. See ya real soon!

Episode 30: Our TOP 30 Attractions

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2019 52:22


Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Master the Mouse! We are celebrating our 30th episode by ranking our top 30 attractions at Walt Disney World. I'm sure we will stir up some debate...but don't you love a good Disney Debate! We don't lose sight of the question of the episode, where Griffin brings up an area of Magic Kingdom that is often over looked. We'd love to get your feedback, so don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!

Episode 29: Morning Touring Strategies - How to save HOURS in the park!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2019 45:33


Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Master the Mouse! In this episode we dive into the best ways to spend a morning touring the theme parks at Walt Disney World. We talk about our favorite tips and what NOT to do. Griffin also gives us the question of the episode - and we disagree slightly. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did creating it. As always, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram - and don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes! See ya real soon!

Episode 28: Over Rated or Under Rated....The Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2019 41:35


Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Master the Mouse. This is our favorite episode to record. We surprise each other with random questions and discuss wether that item is over rated or under rated. In this episode we talk about the Astro Orbiter, Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse, Space Mountain, Movies Under the Stars, and Magic Bands! We hope you enjoy! We'll see you real soon!

Episode 27: Tower of Topics, Kamikaze Strollers & EPCOT News,

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2019 36:28


Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Master the Mouse! We hit our Tower of Topics episode, and this week we spend most of our time talking through the latest Disney News. We also discuss how we get our own Disney news and the best sites to hit for Disney related information. We hope you enjoy this episode - and don't forget to follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. And also rate and review us on iTunes! Have a Magical Day!

Episode 26: Character books & signatures AND Saving $ by splitting meals

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2019 38:41


Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Master the Mouse! In episode 26 we discuss whether or not character signatures, and in particular, the signature books are over rated or under rated. We have strong opinions! Afterwards, we tackle the main topic of saving money by splitting meals while at Walt Disney World. We go park by park discussing the best options to maximize your dollar and experience. We wrap up the episode by giving some great dining tips and other ways to split! As always - don't forget to follow us on all our social media accounts and rate and review us on iTunes! See ya real soon!

Episode 25: Magical Express - Time saver or nah? Also....KEVIN

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2019 33:45


Thanks for tuning in to Master the Mouse. We are so glad you have joined us for this episode. This week we tackle Magical Express from the perspective on saving you time during your Disney vacation. We also discuss Kevin (the UP character) visiting Animal Kingdom. And we spend time talking through what January 2020 at Disney World will look like because of Galaxy's Edge. We hope you have as much magic listening as we did recording this episode. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook and most importantly rate and review us on iTunes!

Episode 24: Question of the Episode - EPISODE...San Angel Inn is UNDER-RATED don't @ us

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2019 32:12


We are a little late...well...alot late in getting this episode published and we apologize! Griffin is in the middle of moving to a new city and Aaron just started a new job - so things are a little crazy. But thanks for sticking with us! In this episode we fire back and forth with questions about whether Disney World related things are over rated or under rated. Highlights this week include Popcorn Buckets, Staying late inside the parks, and San Angel Inn. Its a ton of fun - so take a listen!! And don't forget to rate us on iTunes and follow us on all social media accounts.

Episode 23: Tower of Topics - Spitting Camels, Priceline, Bo Peep, & Skyliners

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2019 26:40


Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of Master the Mouse. We are bringing back the tower of topics and talk through a smorgasbord of Disney related topics. We hope you have as much fun listening as we did recording this weeks episode! As always - don't forget to rate and review us, as well as follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!

Episode 22: Cheap Disney Tickets, Taking a 2 yr old to Disney, & a giveaway?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2019 37:06


Back at it again! This episode we dive into ways to get Disney tickets for cheap. In fact, in just 30 min, we explain how to save over $200 on Disney tickets. If that isn't worth listening to....I don't know what is! We also discuss taking a 2 yr old to Disney and we wrap the episode up by promising to do another give away! Don't forget to rate and review us - and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!

Episode 21: Grocery Store Shenanigans, Character Fastpasses, Dining related Touring Strategies

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2019 39:28


Episode 21 doesn't disappoint! We talk through what NOT to buy at the grocery store and we answer the question of the episode. We tackle the main topic of dining related touring strategies. We discuss breakfast, lunch and dinner strategies as well as our favorite way to use snack credits when on the Disney dining plan! Don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes and other platforms - as well as follow us on instagram, twitter, and facebook.

Episode 20 - Over Rated, Under Rated, or Properly Rated.....A show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2019 39:51


Welcome to our first episode of 2019! We are thrilled to continue giving you guys Disney banter for the foreseeable future. With a new year, comes new changes to our podcast! With a more predictable calendar and schedule we will be able to better bring you all things Disney from week to week! We hope you enjoy our first Over Rated, Under Rated, or Properly Rated FULL SHOW! If you like what you hear...please take time to rate and review us!!!

Episode 19: Trip Report, Disney Cruise vs Disney World, & Banshees ?!?!?!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2018 49:01


Griffin joins by phone as we discuss the final leg of his Land and Sea Vacation at Walt Disney World and the Disney Cruise Line. We talk through the pros and cons of Griffin's recent voyage (mostly pros), talk about tips when on-board, and debate over the worst souvenir purchase of all time! Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy this week's episode of Master the Mouse

Episode 18: Cast Member Magic, Barefoot in Magic Kingdom, & Heavy Lyfting

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2018 48:50


Griffin is BACK! We talk about his recent trip to Disney and he walks us through what worked and what didn't! Plus - we debate whether "It's Tough to be a Bug" is over rated, under rated or properly rated.

Episode 17: A Mom's Perspective; Is Le Cellier Over-Rated?; And the one ride you can't do without!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2018 27:31


Griffin is on a much deserved vacation with his family, so in his absence, we conduct a "Mom interview" and get the perspective of the real boss of the family. We talk about what is great about Disney with kids and what are the not so great things - as well as sharing some pretty great tips! We continue the tradition of Question of the Episode - and talk through what are our must do rides as well as our least favorite rides!

Episode 16: Non-Park Days at Disney; Grand Flo Over-Rated? & Did Ralph Wreck it?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2018 43:08


In this episode we break down what to do at Disney World when you aren't visiting one of the Theme Parks. We go area by area and walk through what maybe be of interest to you and your family. Griffin also asks if the Grand Floridian is over rated, under rated, or properly rated - and our answers may surprise you. Also - Griffin gives us his take on Ralph Breaks the Internet...and it's not good!

Episode 15: TOWER OF TOPICS

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2018 46:28


In this episode, we discuss if the Asia section of Animal Kingdom is over rated, under rated, or properly rated. We also address some of the latest news that was released by Disney at the Destination D event and how it may impact park touring habits. And lastly we talk through Griffin's upcoming trip in December and answer planning question that can be applied to anyone's Disney Vacation.

Episode 14: CAST MEMBER INTERVIEW

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2018 35:18


We convinced Bekah (a WDW Cast Member) to join the show and talk to us about what she knows and loves about Disney, as well as share some of tips about how to make the most of your Disney Vacation! We also debate on whether or not Soarin' is a over rated or under rated and Bekah jumps in on that discussion. Don't miss this episode!!

Episode 13: Alien Swirling Saucers, How to tour Animal Kingdom & Where to eat

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2018 45:18


Even though Aaron says this is episode 12 - this indeed is episode 13! Thanks for tuning in! In this episode we discussed if the new Alien Swirling Saucers ride in Toy Story Land is over-rated, under-rated, or properly rated. Touring Animal Kingdom is the main topics and we discuss rope drop, how to avoid the lines, and where the best place to grab lunch is. And stay tuned to the end of the episode - where Aaron divulges where he thinks the best use of a snack credit is in Animal Kingdom. All this and more in the latest episode of Master the Mouse!

Episode 12: Buzz Debate, Arrival Expectations, & Rest Days

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2018 39:30


In this episode we talk through why Griffin thinks Buzz's space ranger spin is over-rated. We also tackle what to expect on check-in day and ways to pass the time. And lastly, we change lives by discussing why rest days are a Disney MUST DO!

Episode 11 - Split-stays, Trip Report, & Rider Swaps

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2018 47:40


Griffin grills Aaron on his latest trip to Disney World, plus we dive into the pros and cons of split stays, we talk through fastpasses and the advantages of using rider swaps.

Episode 10: Park Hopping, SpaceShip Earth CLOSING, & We talk Disney Gift Cards!!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2018 38:05


In our historic 10th episode - we discuss if we think Park Hopping is over-rated. We also discuss the recent news regarding SpaceShip Earth closing. In our main topic, we tackle Disney Gift Cards, how to buy them, and why you should be using them to pay for your Disney Vacation to save some serious money!

Episode 9: Listener Questions

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2018 34:59


The Co-host is back, we rate a night-time entertainment option, and most importantly we answer your questions!

Episode 8: Magic Kingdom Wrap up & Where to watch Fireworks!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2018 23:26


In this episode, Aaron flies solo as Griffin is out of town. We wrap up our discussion on touring Magic Kingdom in one day and how to cram as much as you can into one visit.

Episode 7: Magic Kingdom Touring Strategy and Tips

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2018 42:32


In this Episode we dive head first into touring Magic Kingdom and doing as much as you can in 1 day. We also talk through if Memory Maker is over or under rated and what is the best bathroom in all of Magic Kingdom!

Episode 6: Is Spaceship Earth under-rated, our pro-tips on Fastpasses!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2018 40:48


This episode is all about how to wait less in lines at Walt Disney World. We go in depth about Pro Fastpass strategies and walk through what we do to minimize our wait times when we visit Walt Disney World.

Episode 5: To Fastpass or Not to Fastpass

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2018 38:50


In this episode, we talk through Fastpasses, what things you should consider when booking your Fastpasses and what to NOT use your Fastpass on. Plus - we are giving away several items, give a listen to find out how you can win!

Episode 4: Disney Dining Overview and Tips

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2018 45:52


We tackle Disney Dining tips, why types of restaurants there are to eat at, and our favorite places to eat! Also - is Fantasmic over-rated?

Episode 3: Bookings, Gift Cards, Fanny Packs and More

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2018 44:12


Join us as we discuss the various ways to book Disney World vacations and how we suggest saving money when doing so. Also - we discuss fanny packs and dinosaurs!

Episode 2: So you're thinking about going to Disney World?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2018 46:51


In this Episode, we tackle the top questions we receive when someone starts planning a Disney World Vacation.

Episode 1: Welcome & our Favorite Tips!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2018 34:26


The very first episode of Master of the Mouse! Learn more about our podcast, about us, and about our favorite Disney Tips for saving time and money!

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