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It's day 81 of the Trump administration as we record this episode (on Friday morning) and things are getting … alarming. Seattleites are increasingly freaking out about the chaos and insanity in the Other Washington, and who can blame them?Middle school students in West Seattle were rushed inside because someone thought they saw an ICE vehicle (spoiler alert: it was just plain ol' SPD). And Erica's got the grim details about how Trump's "slash and burn" cuts are starting to hit local homelessness programs. And if that wasn't enough, brace yourselves after last week's City budget forecast – which projects a $241 million revenue gap. We discuss the impossible task facing city budget planners as they try to predict the impact of Trump's erratic trade policies and the resulting stock and bond market volatility, and we consider the grim prospect of what the hell might happen to the City's finances (nothing good!) if Trump truly tanks the economy. Admittedly, it's a pessimistic convo this week. But hey, at least we all agree on this one. Buckle up, Seattle Nice listeners, it's gonna be a bumpy ride. Our editor is Quinn Waller. About Seattle Nice It's getting harder and harder to talk about politics, especially if you disagree. Well, screw that. Seattle Nice aims to be the most opinionated and smartest analysis of what's really happening in Seattle politics available in any medium.Send us a text! Note that we can only respond directly to emails realseattlenice@gmail.comHEARTH Protection: Do not let fear make your world smaller. Support the showYour support on Patreon helps pay for editing, production, live events and the unique, hard-hitting local journalism and commentary you hear weekly on Seattle Nice.

We're doing another quarterly Disney news rewind this week, looking at all the announcements and happenings coming out of the Mouse House over the last few months. From Disneyland's 70th to ride updates to new cruise ships, Mickey has been busy!----Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinions are our own.Instagram, Threads, Facebook, Twitter: @ourmousecapadesOurMousecapades.compodcast@ourmousecapades.com

This week's guests got Nathan to do something he hasn't done in decades: watch a horror movie. We're talking about the new horror/comedy moving Screamboat, based on the original Mickey Mouse cartoon Steamboat Willie. We were lucky enough to get a preview of the movie and spend some time talking with director Steven LaMorte and producer/actress Amy Schumacher. Steven and Amy are deep Disney fans, and that absolutely comes through as a loving, yet bloody, homage to Disney characters and storytelling in the movie.Screamboat opens in theaters on 4/2 in North America, rolls out globally in the coming weeks, and gets two big Mickey-gloved thumbs up from these two Disney nerds! You can find more at Screamboat (2025) | Comedy, Horror.----Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinions are our own.Instagram, Threads, Facebook, Twitter: @ourmousecapadesOurMousecapades.compodcast@ourmousecapades.com

This week, a Disney World pro visits Disneyland for the first time. We've got Frank from the Dillo's Diz podcast on to talk about how a 50 year old former Disney World cast member had never taken a pilgrimage to Disneyland in California, until now. How does Disney in Anaheim compare to Orland? Listen in to find out!You can catch more of Frank, and his sister Jen, on their amazing podcast Dillo's Diz. You can find their show at https://dillosdiz.com.----Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinions are our own.Instagram, Threads, Facebook, Twitter: @ourmousecapadesOurMousecapades.compodcast@ourmousecapades.com

Today, Thursday, March 20 on Urban Forum Northwest on 1150 AM KKNW/www.1150kknw.com on Alexa and my podcast 2:00-3:00 pm (PDT) my scheduled guest for the hour are: * Seattle Port Commissioner Sam Cho was elected to the Port Commission in 2019 and Commission President in 2023. He was the youngest and first person of color to be elected as Commission President since the founding of the Port in1911. His priorities include creating economic opportunity, promoting environmental sustainability, equity and inclusion. *Stephanie Johnson-Toliver, President, Black Heritage Society of Washington State and she is a fourth-generation Seattleite. Her grandparents migrated to Seattle from Louisiana and Arkansas. The organization is committed to the acquisition, preservation, and sharing of archived collections relating to the history and legacy of Black people across Washington State. *Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Seattle King County MLK Commemoration/Continuation Committee (MLKCC) comments on the organization's "Day of Remembrance" on April 4, the 57th Anniversary of the Assassination of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The program will be held at Seattle's Holgate Street Church of Christ, Minister Jimmy Hurd is pastor. *John Houston is fighting to save his family's legacy after their home and land were taken by the Renton WA School district by eminent domain six decades ago to build a middle school that was never built. The Renton School District sold the Houston property to a private developer. Washington State Senator Bob Hasegawa is sponsoring legislation to have the Houston family compensated. *LaTaunya Witherspoon, Owner, SpoonFed Training, where they offer safe and effective way to help women, men and children. In 2023 SpoonFed was voted the number #1 gym in Renton WA. They focus on total-body workouts and free digital workouts. SpoonFed Training is located at 2000 Benson Road South Suite 183. 425.574.7386. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. X@Eddie_Rye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, Thursday, March 20 on Urban Forum Northwest: * Seattle Port Commissioner Sam Cho was elected to the Port Commission in 2019 and Commission President in 2023. He was the youngest and first person of color to be elected as Commission President since the founding of the Port in1911. His priorities include creating economic opportunity, promoting environmental sustainability, equity and inclusion. *Stephanie Johnson-Toliver, President, Black Heritage Society of Washington State and she is a fourth-generation Seattleite. Her grandparents migrated to Seattle from Louisiana and Arkansas. The organization is committed to the acquisition, preservation, and sharing of archived collections relating to the history and legacy of Black people across Washington State. *Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Seattle King County MLK Commemoration/Continuation Committee (MLKCC) comments on the organization's "Day of Remembrance" on April 4, the 57th Anniversary of the Assassination of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The program will be held at Seattle's Holgate Street Church of Christ, Minister Jimmy Hurd is pastor. *John Houston is fighting to save his family's legacy after their home and land were taken by the Renton WA School district by eminent domain six decades ago to build a middle school that was never built. The Renton School District sold the Houston property to a private developer. Washington State Senator Bob Hasegawa is sponsoring legislation to have the Houston family compensated. *LaTaunya Witherspoon, Owner, SpoonFed Training, where they offer safe and effective way to help women, men and children. In 2023 SpoonFed was voted the number #1 gym in Renton WA. They focus on total-body workouts and free digital workouts. SpoonFed Training is located at 2000 Benson Road South Suite 183. 425.574.7386. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. X@Eddie_Rye.

Stage Nine in Old Town Sacramento is an absolute treasure trove of all things pop culture and nostalgia. Not only is Stage Nine one of the largest Disney Fine Art galleries in the US, it also houses a gigantic Disneyana collection, has a toy store straight out of the dreams of 70s and 80s kids, and features a classic candy store too. Add to that RSVLTS, Loungefly, Funko Pop and more, and this place becomes your checkbook's worst nightmare. It's GREAT!You can see and shop most of Stage Nine's collection at https://stagenine.com. This is not a sponsored episode - we're just big fans!----Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinions are our own.Instagram, Threads, Facebook, Twitter: @ourmousecapadesOurMousecapades.compodcast@ourmousecapades.com

This week we're talking with Caitlyn and Caleb from the Market House Podcast who have recently taken their first “solo” trip (without other family to help) with their 1 year old to Disneyland. We haven't been in that situation for 12+ years, so we thought we'd learn what it's like to take a little to Disney these days.If you want to hear more from Caitlyn and Caleb (and you do, trust us), check out https://www.markethousepodcast.com to link to their podcast feed and social channels.----Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinions are our own.Instagram, Threads, Facebook, Twitter: @ourmousecapadesOurMousecapades.compodcast@ourmousecapades.com

This is it! The closest to a maiden voyage we've ever been - we hit the new Disney Treasure for just her 9th revenue sailing, an eastern Caribbean itinerary with stops in Tortola, St Thomas, and Castaway Cay. We've sailed on all of the other Disney ships, so how does this one stack up? You'll have to listen to find out! (hint: VERY WELL!)----Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinions are our own.Instagram, Threads, Facebook, Twitter: @ourmousecapadesOurMousecapades.compodcast@ourmousecapades.com

Starbucks to lay off 1,100 corporate workers, Seattleites protest Elon Musk at Tesla dealership, and all WA students would get free meals under new proposal. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you checked your mail today? It’s that special time, every two years, when Seattleites get 100 bucks from the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission. I’m talking about democracy vouchers! That money’s not for you, though. It’s for political candidates you want to support in November’s election. And it’s a big one: Not only is the Mayor up for reelection. So is the City Attorney. There are also 3 seats on the Seattle City Council in contention. Two of those are citywide positions, currently held by Council President Sara Nelson and brand new council member Alexis Mercedes Rinck. Both of them are seeking reelection. The third seat is District 2, in southeast Seattle which is held by newly appointed council member Mark Solomon. These five races are all eligible to receive campaign funding via Democracy Vouchers… GUEST: David Kroman | The Seattle Times RELATED LINKS: Democracy Voucher Program Participating Candidates Have democracy vouchers delivered on their promise to make Seattle elections fairer? Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we're joined by Brian and Sam, the incomparable DCL Duo, to talk all about runDisney and their recent trip down to Anaheim for the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend. We had a blast recording this episode, and when you get 4 Disney podcasters together, antics (and a long episode) are sure to follow. Enjoy!You can catch more of these fabulous people and their amazing guests on their twice-weekly DCL Duo podcast, which includes a live episode most Monday evenings on YouTube. You can find links to all of their podcasts, social media channels, and even their Substack blog, at DCL Duo Podcast and Vlog – Disney Cruising Elevated.----Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinions are our own.Instagram, Threads, Facebook, Twitter: @ourmousecapadesOurMousecapades.compodcast@ourmousecapades.com

We're joined by Alex this week to talk about his family's first trip on the Disney Magic. Tune in to hear what it's like taking a group of 21 on a cruise out of Galveston to the beautiful Gulf Coast beaches of Mexico.We also talk with Alex about his foundation, called Silent Wounds and Warriors, that seeks to help veterans and first responders overcome traumatic brain injuries and PTSD. You can find out more and donate to be a part of these heroes' recovery at https://silentwoundsandwarriors.com.----Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinions are our own.Instagram, Threads, Facebook, Twitter: @ourmousecapadesOurMousecapades.compodcast@ourmousecapades.com

Not to be left out, Disneyland gets it's turn this week as well look at what's happening in 2025. Of course it's Disneyland's 70th birthday, but there's a lot more to be aware of from ride and room closures, new openings, and special events, here's what you need to keep in mind when planning your Disneyland trip in 2025.----Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinions are our own.Instagram, Threads, Facebook, Twitter: @ourmousecapadesOurMousecapades.compodcast@ourmousecapades.com

What's happening in 2025 in WDW? From ride and room closures, new openings, and special events, we'll cover what you need to keep in mind when planning your Disney World trip in 2025.----Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinions are our own.Instagram, Threads, Facebook, Twitter: @ourmousecapadesOurMousecapades.compodcast@ourmousecapades.com

If you identify as a different gender than the one you were assigned at birth, until recently, you had the option of identifying as that gender on federal documents like a passport. If you identify as nonbinary, you had the option to mark “X”. On his first day in office, President Donald Trump changed that. We’ll hear more about what that means for trans and nonbinary people from Stranger Queer Culture and Politics Reporter Vivian McCall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We spent the New Year holiday on Oahu at one of our favorite Disney destinations, the Aulani Resort in Ko Olina. There's so much to do at Aulani itself, and amazing activities for the whole family around the island. We did a UTV tour around Kualoa Ranch, visited Pearl Harbor with the USS Arizona Memorial and USS Missouri battleship tours, and spent a day at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Of course we also enjoyed Aulani itself, complete with an impressive fireworks display to ring in the new year - both official and unofficial. What a magical holiday!Here are some helpful links to all the amazing spots we talk about on this week's episode:Aulani Hawaii ResortKualoa Ranch | Hawaii's Premier Adventure DestinationPearl Harbor National Memorial (U.S. National Park Service)Pearl Harbor Memorial - USS Battleship Missouri MemorialPolynesian Cultural CenterMonkeypod KitchenRestaurant 604 - Fusion restaurant in Honolulu, HI----Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinions are our own.Instagram, Threads, Facebook, Twitter: @ourmousecapadesOurMousecapades.compodcast@ourmousecapades.com

Cities in postcards and sweeping film shots are all dramatic skylines and big recognizable features, but to really love a city is to know it on the ground level. The spaces that build community, shape culture, and support neighborhoods may not always be the flashiest silhouettes, but they're often the most iconic to the people who live amongst them. This is something Vanishing Seattle knows all too well, as they've built an expansive media movement around shining lights on displaced small businesses and disappearing local institutions across the city. In their most recent collaborative endeavor, Signs of Vanishing Seattle: Places Loved and Lost, Cynthia Brothers and the Vanishing Seattle team have compiled a handheld visual scrapbook of spaces that have influenced Seattle culture over the decades. In 2016, Cynthia Brothers took to social media under the title Vanishing Seattle to document restaurants, businesses, venues, and other local institutions being pushed out and shut down by shifting priorities, urban development, and gentrification. Over the years, Vanishing Seattle has brought countless people together over small businesses still trying to make it in a rapidly changing city and the growing number of old haunts that have closed for good. Via their own online community as well as through media coverage, award-winning documentary shorts, and public presentations, the group has strived to show and tell the ways these establishments shape culture and why people should care about keeping their doors open. Signs of Vanishing Seattle draws from a 12,000-square-foot interactive exhibit dedicated to community-sourced local legacy that Brothers curated in the historic RailSpur building in 2023. This book preserves the ephemeral exhibit into physical form – combining photos of the original signage from shuttered establishments that was on display with the personal notes visitors left under the faded font of their once-favorite cafe or the bar where they saw their first punk show. Signs of Vanishing Seattle presents a first-hand visual history of the way gathering spaces, local commerce, and physical objects connect communities and hold memories long after the neon goes dark. Cynthia Brothers is a born and raised Seattleite, nonprofit consultant, and the founder of the Vanishing Seattle project with a background in advocacy for immigrant rights, arts & culture, and online organizing. She is a founding member of the anti-displacement organizing group Chinatown-International District (CID) Coalition and has twice been named one of “Seattle's Most Influential” by Seattle Magazine. Brothers and Vanishing Seattle have been featured in publications including the Seattle Times, the New York Times, Real Change, and Crosscut as well as outlets like King 5, KEXP, and KUOW. Tom Eykemans is a designer and artist preoccupied with books and the Pacific Northwest from his studio at the historic Woodland Theater in Ballard. Born in Seattle and an alumnus of the University of Washington, he spent a decade designing books at UW Press and is now design director at Marquand Books. Tom is co-founder of the nonprofit Seattle Art Book Fair, owner of the independent Tome Press, advisor to ARCADE Magazine, and instructor at the UW School of Art. He has received many design recognitions, given numerous talks, contributed to various art shows, and has been featured in The Stranger, at SxSW, and by the Washington State Book Awards. He also studies and teaches traditional martial arts at the sixty-year-old Seattle Kung Fu Club in the C-ID. Buy the Book Signs of Vanishing Seattle: Places Loved and Lost Third Place Books

We're taking a look at what's coming up for us in 2025 and beyond this week. We've got 4 cruises booked and at least 1 if not 2 trips to Disneyland. Of course we'll be bringing you along for all the fun! What trips do you have planned? We'd love to hear from you and have you on the show. Just hit us up on socials or via email!----Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinions are our own.Instagram, Threads, Facebook, Twitter: @ourmousecapadesOurMousecapades.compodcast@ourmousecapades.com

There's nothing quite like spending the holidays in paradise, and that's exactly what we did this year. We flew to Kauai early Christmas morning and spent 5 nights on the southern tip of the island in Poipu. Known as the Garden Isle, Kauai's beauty (and the food!) did NOT disappoint.----Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinions are our own.Instagram, Threads, Facebook, Twitter: @ourmousecapadesOurMousecapades.compodcast@ourmousecapades.com

What’s Trending: As Pioneer Square gets ready for the World Cup spotlight, local businesses are none too pleased with how the city is preparing. The LA fires are still burning, but are under better control due to the weather, although only one is anywhere close to being contained. GUEST: Julian Epstein (Former Chief Counsel at House Judiciary Committee, Democrats) says his party should never have gone after Trump in the courts. // Big Local: Renton residents are fed up with the vacant building complex that seems to attract trouble. Auburn Safeway employees angry with their bosses after repeated car break-ins in the parking lot. And the new piece of technology Thurston County Sheriff's office is using to keep roadways safer. // You Pick the Topic: Jake Skorheim joins the show to talk about why Seattleites hate umbrellas, the Drudge report, and more.

We continue our series covering Disney Vacation Club resorts with a look at Disney's Riviera Resort. This Epcot area DVC hotel on the Skyliner is absolutely gorgeous and instantly became one of our favorite places to stay. Incredible decor, stunning views, and delicious food await at this European inspired destination. ----Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinions are our own.Instagram, Threads, Facebook, Twitter: @ourmousecapadesOurMousecapades.compodcast@ourmousecapades.com

Join us for a look back at some of the key Disney announcements and updates from the last several months. This edition of our “quarterly” Disney review actually covers about 5 months, or everything we've heard since D23 over the summer. Don't have time to keep up to date every week? We've got you covered.----Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinions are our own.Instagram, Threads, Facebook, Twitter: @ourmousecapadesOurMousecapades.compodcast@ourmousecapades.com

We're starting a little competition this week, pitting Disney villains against each other to see who's mean reigns supreme! First up is our round of 32, with seeding courtesy of CoPilot AI. This was so fun!Here's are the competitors and seeds for the tournament…Maleficent (Sleeping Beauty)Scar (The Lion King)Ursula (The Little Mermaid)Jafar (Aladdin)Cruella de Vil (101 Dalmatians)The Evil Queen (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)Hades (Hercules)Captain Hook (Peter Pan)Dr. Facilier (The Princess and the Frog)Claude Frollo (The Hunchback of Notre Dame)Gaston (Beauty and the Beast)Mother Gothel (Tangled)Oogie Boogie (The Nightmare Before Christmas)Yzma & Kronk (The Emperor's New Groove)Ernesto de la Cruz (Coco)Lotso (Toy Story 3)The Queen of Hearts (Alice in Wonderland)Prince Hans (Frozen)Randall Boggs & Henry J. Waternoose (Monsters, Inc.)Syndrome (The Incredibles)Charles F. Muntz (Up)AUTO (WALL-E)King Candy (Wreck-It Ralph)Dawn Bellwether (Zootopia)Pete (Mickey Mouse & Friends)Prince John (Robin Hood)Sid Phillips & Scud (Toy Story)Yokai (Big Hero 6)Madam Mim (The Sword in the Stone)Chick Hicks (Cars)Chernabog (Fantasia)Lady Tremaine (Cinderella)----Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinions are our own.Instagram, Threads, Facebook, Twitter: @ourmousecapadesOurMousecapades.compodcast@ourmousecapades.com

We have Audie and Tim Lawley back on this week because they just did something few people have (yet) … they sailed on the brand new Disney Treasure cruise ship! Fresh off the first 3-night media and travel agent preview, they share all the excitement and wonder to be had onboard. New venues, amazing theming, and of course the best crew in the industry. You don't want to skip this episode!Tim and Audie are travel agents with The Magic For Less. You can find them online at Meet Tim & Audie Lawley - The Magic For Less or shoot them an email at lawley@themagicforless.com.We've known Tim and Audie for over a decade, so we want to make it clear that this is not a sponsored episode. That said, if you're looking for a great agent to work with tell them we said hi!----Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinions are our own.Instagram, Threads, Facebook, Twitter: @ourmousecapadesOurMousecapades.compodcast@ourmousecapades.com

Sometimes we travel for pleasure. Sometimes we travel for business. This November, we did a bit of both! When we've got a conference to attend in Miami, you'd better believe we fly into and out of Orlando to do it. In between was park days, after hours events, train rides, epic meals, surprise megastar concerts, and a whole lot more!----Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinions are our own.Instagram, Threads, Facebook, Twitter: @ourmousecapadesOurMousecapades.compodcast@ourmousecapades.com

We had the distinct pleasure to get all dressed up and head out to Disney World's newest after-hours holiday party, Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios a couple weeks back. In its second year, this event is kind of like if your company holiday party was at Disney. Amazing food and drinks. Incredible Music. Great character interactions. And a whole lot of fun. Listen in to find out if this was a one and done for us, or a new tradition waiting to happen.----Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinions are our own.Instagram, Threads, Facebook, Twitter: @ourmousecapadesOurMousecapades.compodcast@ourmousecapades.com

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is a great after-hours event at the Magic Kingdom that we've been to before. Would this edition be better? You'll have to listen in to find out, but if the food was anything to go by this was going to be a fantastic evening! Let's kick off the holidays…----Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinions are our own.Instagram, Threads, Facebook, Twitter: @ourmousecapadesOurMousecapades.compodcast@ourmousecapades.com

It's our last retroactive trip report! This episode we look back at our 16-day trip to Disney World in August of 2021. The parks were still in pandemic mode and we had a LOT of DVC points to spend or lose. Our 3-bedroom suites at Animal Kingdom and Bay Lake Tower, and a 2-bedroom suite at Riviera, were great escapes from the heat and humidity!----Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinions are our own.Instagram, Threads, Facebook, Twitter: @ourmousecapadesOurMousecapades.compodcast@ourmousecapades.com

Sara Ward from Magical Adventures with Sara is back this week, and introduces her kids to Disney World for the first time. These Disneyland vets visited did some resort hopping at Port Orleans Riverside and Yacht Club, and spent time in all the parks. Sara also gives a great overview of the Disney Dining Plan and how great of a value that can be for you - the numbers really do add up!If you want to find Sara online, she's at…Sara@axistravelgroup.comLinks to Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and more at https://linktr.ee/MagicalAdventureswithSara----Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinions are our own.Instagram, Threads, Facebook, Twitter: @ourmousecapadesOurMousecapades.compodcast@ourmousecapades.com

Seattleites vote in person on Election Day, Boeing machinists approve contract offer, and WA will decide whether to declare holly a noxious weed. It's our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. Find King County's in-person voting locations here. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we're joined by Chris, aka DCL Cruising Dad, to talk about the Magic that is Disney Cruise Line. No, literally, he recently went on the Magic for the first time in a long time and was excited to share all about it. She may be the oldest ship in the Disney fleet, but she still offers an amazing vacation to her guests, and this cruise featured a stop a DCL's newest destination - Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point.----Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinions are our own.Instagram, Threads, Facebook, Twitter: @ourmousecapadesOurMousecapades.compodcast@ourmousecapades.com

Evidently, in spooky season VIP tours turn into RIP tours at Universal Studios theme parks. This week, in honor of the holiday this week, we're talking about Alicea's evening at Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights where she, Sterling, Kaitlyn, and a good friend Sanae enjoyed the RIP Tour. They got quick access to all the haunted houses, a meal and snacks, some special tour-only surprises, and generally had a frighteningly good time.----Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinions are our own.Instagram, Threads, Facebook, Twitter: @ourmousecapadesOurMousecapades.compodcast@ourmousecapades.com

After hours parties at Disneyland can be frighteningly fun, especially when your host is none other than Oogie Boogie himself! Alicea and Sterling recently enjoyed the spooky season spectacular Oogie Boogie Bash, stayed at the reimagined Pixar Place Hotel, and even got a special visit with Mickey and Minnie at Club 33, which was decked out for the Haunted Mansion's 55th anniversary. There's a special bonus at the end of this episode too - enjoy!----Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinions are our own.Instagram, Threads, Facebook, Twitter: @ourmousecapadesOurMousecapades.compodcast@ourmousecapades.com

What Disney franchise should be the next Broadway musical? Who's the best Disney couple? Which Disney movie would you want to live in? These hard-hitting questions and more as we turn the mics on our kids this week to find out their Disney favorites.----Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinions are our own.Instagram, Threads, Facebook, Twitter: @ourmousecapadesOurMousecapades.compodcast@ourmousecapades.com

Sometimes your vacations don't go exactly as planned. Sometimes the plan is completely thrown out the window, which is what happened to us in March of 2020 on the Disney Wonder's westbound Panama Canal cruise. BUT if you think that sounds like a disaster, you couldn't be farther from the truth. Listen in to hear why this was the best cruise ever, and why we compare every other vacation against it.----Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinions are our own.Instagram, Threads, Facebook, Twitter: @ourmousecapadesOurMousecapades.compodcast@ourmousecapades.com

What happens when your family is all grown up? Is a trip to Disneyland still fun when the kids are in their 30s? ABSOLUTELY! This week we've got Darryl on to recap her recent family trip to Disneyland. Fun rides, magical moments with cast members, a family portrait 50 years in the making, and Dole Whips - they packed a LOT into just 3 days!----Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinions are our own.Instagram, Threads, Facebook, Twitter: @ourmousecapadesOurMousecapades.compodcast@ourmousecapades.com

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, or MNSSHP if you're in the know, is a fun event during the spooky season in Florida. But because it's in Florida, that means it doesn't always go as planned. We had tickets to this special-ticketed event at Magic Kingdom a week or so ago and, while we did have fun, it was a reminder that Florida weather can and most likely will impact your park plans. Just remember to go with the flow and you'll still have a frighteningly good time.----Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinions are our own.Instagram, Threads, Facebook, Twitter: @ourmousecapadesOurMousecapades.compodcast@ourmousecapades.com

Turnabout is fair play, so the saying goes, and last week we put that to the test. We flew from Seattle to Orlando to surprise our amazing friends with a visit and to crash Bill's 50th birthday party weekend. It was Nathan's birthday weekend too, so needless to say shenanigans ensued - plus visits to all 4 Disney World parks.----Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinions are our own.Instagram, Threads, Facebook, Twitter: @ourmousecapadesOurMousecapades.compodcast@ourmousecapades.com

Rachel (from HR) is back, and this time we're talking about her Disney career. She's a former cast member, with three College Program stints under her belt plus a bunch of time as a full-time resort HR staffer. Rachel (and Bill) were married at Disney World, and she regales us with what it's like being a princess for a day. Plus, she and our friend Heather just spent a whirlwind 4 days in Disneyland. This is a FUN episode that we know you'll love.----Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinions are our own.Instagram, Threads, Facebook, Twitter: @ourmousecapadesOurMousecapades.compodcast@ourmousecapades.com

Members and supporters of the organization Workers Strike Back are calling on the Seattle City Council to oppose a proposed bill to extend the city's $2.72 tip credit. Seattle's current minimum wage is $19.97 per hour, but businesses that employ fewer than 500 employees can pay $17.25 per hour if they pay $2.72 per hour toward medical benefits, or if the employee earns $2.72 per hour in tips. That tip credit is set to expire at the end of this year if the city does not act to extend it. Seattle City Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth proposed legislation to amend the city's minimum wage ordinance to permanently establish the current minimum compensation as the pay standard for small employers.

This week we bring you on a whirlwind tour around the Disneyland Resort to sample the amazing food and beverages to be found. From Mickey waffles to multi-course extravaganzas with a few rum drinks and old fashioneds in between, Disneyland has whatever your tastebuds desire. We hope you're taking notes, Disney World, because you have some catching up to do!----Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinions are our own.Instagram, Threads, Facebook, Twitter: @ourmousecapadesOurMousecapades.compodcast@ourmousecapades.com

This week... A pair of Boeing astronauts are getting their 8-day trip to the International Space Station extended to 8 months. Seattle-Tacoma International airport is recovering from a suspected cyber-attack that slowed operations this week. And the Lynnwood light rail might be the thing Seattleites need to leave the city. Factal's Joe Veyera and KUOW's Zaki Hamid are here to break down the week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We attended our very first D23 Disney Fan Expo this year. It was an incredible experience and we got to meet and talk to so many incredible people. We also got some Disneyland park time in before and after the show, and those days did not disappoint either. Join us as we recap all the fun, and some lessons learned, from D23 2024.----Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinions are our own.Instagram, Threads, Facebook: @ourmousecapadesOurMousecapades.compodcast@ourmousecapades.com

All ballots are in from the August primary election, and the results leave a lot of questions. One state race was decided by 51 votes - Seattleites weighed in on the City Council - and a frontrunner emerged as the state's likely next governor.  Erica Barnett and Sandeep Kaushik  two co-hosts of the Seattle Nice podcast, beak it all down with us today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke and Andrew return to their favorite source of content -- the Seattle Times' Rant & Rave column -- and question one Seattleite's experience at a TSA checkpoint. They also discuss the rapid decline of the neck tie, and, of course, Al Frankin's 30-year-old impressions of Paul Simon and Paul Tsongas.   

In part two of our special series “Celebrating Seattle”  in collaboration with Visit Seattle TWM podcast host Mike Schibel is joined again by the acclaimed bilingual travel journalist Jeannette Ceja.  For any traveler, the heart of a destination lies within its people and community. We had the privilege of connecting with remarkable small business owners within the Hispanic, Latino, and BIPOC communities. Exploring hidden treasures, perhaps not yet on the visitor map but beloved by locals, was a true delight. We enjoyed a fantastic cup of coffee on a quintessential cozy Seattle morning at the Station Coffee Shop, where we had the pleasure of conversing with Co-Owner Luis Rodriguez. Luis, who moved to Seattle over thirty years ago from Baja Mexico, shared with us the profound importance of owning a coffee shop—to inspire pride in his children and demonstrate to the youth in the community that they can achieve anything. In Seattle's White Center neighborhood, we ventured to the Salvadorean Bakery, founded by sisters Ana Castro and Aminta Elgin, originally from El Salvador. This establishment, comprising a restaurant, bakery, and market, stands as a pillar in the community. From authentic pupusas to heavenly baked goods, it's no wonder Seattleites rave about this bakery. Having a local guide is invaluable, and we were fortunate to have Laura Clise from Intentionalist show us the diverse tapestry of small businesses and the passionate individuals behind them. Understanding how our everyday choices—where we dine, drink, and shop—impact the places we visit is truly enlightening. Our Seattle journey concluded with a toast alongside Ken Dillon, owner of Footprint Wine Tap, the city's first sustainable keg wine-on-tap bar. The inviting ambiance, stellar wine selection, and warm locals made leaving this spot a challenge. For all your Seattle travel needs and cozy season deals, visit VisitSeattle.org Part three of our special series is coming up with a live podcast recording with acclaimed Chef Kristi Brown.

In a first for the Seattle City Makers Podcast, we have a returning guest. Michele Smith joined us in season one but since then her role has changed dramatically. Now the CEO of MoPOP, she's leading Seattle's premier pop culture institution. Jon and Michele discuss her vision for MoPOP; who and what defines pop culture; bridging the gap with area youth through film, fashion and music; Seattleites misconceptions of MoPOP and more. Join us for Seattle City Makers with Jon Scholes and guest Michele Smith.

Seattleites react to proposed TikTok ban, 520 Bridge tolls could increase, and Seattle is getting more dog parks. It's our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback

*This episode originally dropped on March 25, 2023 on our RG+ Pu Pu Platter Tier.As single Seattleites begin a new round of voice-only dating, intersecting love triangles take shape that may lead to heartache down the line.Join our Pu Pu Platter Tier on RG+ to catch the new season (Season 6) of Love is Blind on February 14 on Netflix, and us dropping the recaps a day later! Patreon and Supercast https://www.patreon.com/RealityGays https://realitygaysmulti.supercast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.