Mouse & Castle: A Disney Parks and Entertainment Podcast

Riley and Aaron Break down the big breaking bob broadcast!

We don't talk about Chapek: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/09/business/disney-peter-rice.html?searchResultPosition=5https://www.cnbc.com/2022/06/28/disney-board-votes-to-extend-ceo-bob-chapeks-contract-by-three-years.htmlDoes Aaron have feelings about Bob 2.0?Riley has thoughts on Disney revenue… “The Parks, Experiences and Products segment reported revenue of $7.2 billion in Q1 FY 2022, rising 101.6% from the year-ago quarter. The segment posted operating income of $2.5 billion, a significant improvement from the operating loss of $119 million in Q1 FY 2021. The segment accounts for about 33% of Disney's total revenue and about 62% of total operating income.” https://wdwnt.com/2022/06/adventures-by-disney-private-jet-trip-sold-out/Presales for the trip opened on June 20 for previous Adventures by Disney Guests who have traveled on three or more adventures, previous Adventures by Disney Guests, and on June 24 for Golden Oak residents.Seventy-five tickets were available for this 24 day adventure. Guests will stop at every Disney Park across the world as well as three additional landmarks: the Taj Mahal, the Pyramids of Giza, and the Eiffel Tower. The real-life Soarin' adventure will fly out on July 9 and return on August 1.https://www.wate.com/news/whats-in-disneys-5000-star-wars-cocktail/Why Pricy Disney events are a good thing… https://www.polygon.com/23191458/splash-mountain-new-name-disney-world-disneyland-opening-datehttps://wdwnt.com/2022/06/breaking-walt-disney-world-cancels-brightline-high-speed-rail-station-at-disney-springs/Contact Infomouseandcastle@gmail.com@mouseandcastlehttp://www.mouseandcastlepodcast.com 

Show Topics:-Star Wars Celebration 2022 Review https://www.thepopverse.com/star-wars-celebration-2022-coverage-roundup-Star Wars nite at Disneyland  -Rapid-fire:-Man interrupts Disneyland Paris Proposal https://deadline.com/2022/06/disneyland-paris-employee-interrupting-theme-park-marriage-proposal-1235038476/amp/-Live-action Pinocchio Trailer review: https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/disneys-all-new-live-action-pinocchio-to-premiere-on-disney-day/

We catch up after a long hiatus and recap some of our recent Disney trips. Includes reviews of Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, Avengers Campus, Harmonious, Disney Enchantment, and more!

Episode Notes:https://wdwnt.com/2021/08/disney-hotel-occupancy-rates-dropping-fast-as-guests-cancel-walt-disney-world-vacations-due-to-florida-covid-19-cases/Aaron's thoughtshttps://people.com/movies/jungle-cruise-sequel-in-works-at-disney-with-dwayne-johnson-and-emily-blunt-returning-report/Riley's Reviewhttps://wdwnt.com/2021/08/breaking-4-new-walt-disney-world-annual-pass-tiers-announced-with-pricing-available-next-month/Most Overrated at WDW!

On this episode of Mouse & Castle...Disney Genie, Genie+, and Lightning Lane news. We give our thoughts. We have a lot of thoughts.Galactic Starcruiser prices have been announced. It is worth it? Will we go?We discuss our general excitement for the new things coming to Disney World including the Space 220 restaurant and the Harmonious nighttime spectacular.

On this episode of Mouse & CastleEvidence points to Disney World making changes to the FastPass systemEarly park entry and extended park hours for Disney Resort guestsMore Disney World  resorts openingIn-person runDisney races are returningOur thoughts on LucaRiley recaps his July 4th trip to Disney World

We welcome Bethany Blanton to the show to give us her review of Avengers Campus. We also review Cruella and discuss if the Disney experience is getting too expensive.https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2021/06/09/disney-may-soon-charge-for-something-its-been-giving-away-decadeshttps://www.wdwinfo.com/walt-disney-world/boo-bash-should-cost-more-than-disney-after-hours-heres-why/https://insidethemagic.net/2021/06/boo-bash-tickets-issues-kc1/ 

Riley's review of the Disney Aulani resort in HawaiiAaron tries to talk Riley out of joining Disney Vacation ClubSome discussion around the latest Disney earnings callDisney Parks beginning to lift some COVID restrictions 

On this episode of Mouse & Castle:Aaron shares why a shorter Disney trip may be better Aaron gives his review of the food he ate while at the Epcot Flower & Garden FestivalWe discuss the proposed expansion to the Disneyland Resorthttps://mouseinfo.com/2021/03/disneylandforward-a-third-gate-theme-park-expansion-a-closer-look-at-the-concept-art/Disneyland to open reservations later this month!Tom Brady visits Disney World. Riley gives a little history of the Super Bowl/Disney connection 

Aaron and Riley catch updates on the parks from the 2020 IAAPA Expo: Virtual Education Conference. Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Josh D’Amaro gave Disney fans many hopeful glimpses into attractions, as well as new Disney Park updates that we can expect in the future.

Aaron and Riley are joined by Chris Provost of Provost Park Pass to chat about the breaking Disney;and news

Aaron and Riley didn't really like Mulan

Aaron and Riley rank their favorite Disney films by decade and discuss the fate of EPCOT updates post Pandemic

Aaron and Riley break down the grim Q2 Disney earnings call

Riley is joined by special guest Dan Zehr of Coffee with Kenobi!

On this episode of Mouse & Castle we welcome our guest Jenmarie to talk about her experiences at Galaxy's Edge and her love for Disney.

Riley brings in Scott and his Wife J'deane to chat talk about how Disney is attempting to operate during the pandemic.

Riley and Aaron break down the Cast Member previews of Disney World and ger and exclusive on-the-ground look. Plus Hamilton is amazing. #Spoilers

Riley and Aaron talk about the controversial Splash Mountain updates.

Riley and Aaron break down the latest news of the Disney Park reservation system.

Riley and Aaron break down the news of Disney's re-opening announcement.

Aaron and Riley break down the latest on the Disney reopenings.

Aaron and Riley talk about the re-opening strategy mentioned in the recent earnings call and Disney parks blog.

On this episode of Mouse & Castle A Goofy Movie anniversary We buy Disney stock Pandemic impact on Disney Parks (and our personal plans) Our Onward review

On this episode of Mouse & Castle: Aaron finally rode Rise of the Resistance and we give our full review We look at the latest news about Avengers Campus and discuss

Riley and Aaron are back! -Riley recaps his experience at the Aladdin Broadway Tour stop in the surprisingly nice town of Greenville SC. -What’s something we are watching on Disney+? -Cinderella Castle getting a makeover

In this episode of Mouse & Castle Aaron talks about his incomplete Disney mug collection and the guys do a full review of Frozen II. Samantha?

A Not so Scary Wine and Dine Recap + Disney+ Impressions

Jungle Cruise + Disney Skyliner gondola system back up and running + Wine and Dine Update!

Disney Gets Serious About Saving "Star Wars" Land! - New leadership for Disneyland and Walt Disney World - Top 3 underrated Disney Experiences

Riley recounts a surprise trip to WDW with his fiance!

D23 Extravaganza! Disney+ Coming to theaters! Parks News an more!

-D23 Preview -Top 3 Hollywood Studios experiences

Is Disneyland a ghost town? Is Galaxy's Edge a flop??? Riley heads all the way to Anaheim to find out for YOU. Also, we review Lion King two weeks late.

On this episode of Mouse & Castle: Disney's Mulan - Official Teaser https://buff.ly/2S0Lskv Timing for Opening of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Announced | Disney Parks Blog https://buff.ly/32o8l68 Lin-Manuel Miranda Working on New 'Little Mermaid' Music With Alan Menken https://buff.ly/2LZd1JF Disney Finds 'Little Mermaid' Star in Singer Halle Bailey https://buff.ly/2FQ61Lu