Mouse Ears in Paradise - Your Podcast All About Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and Disney Cruise Line!

EP27 - Fort Lauderdale, Magic Kingdom, and Tampa Adventures

We kick things off in Fort Lauderdale as we prepare to set sail on the magnificent Disney Destiny cruise ship. We share our honest review of staying at the GalleryOne - DoubleTree Suites, exploring the nearby Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, and our experience navigating the Fort Lauderdale port. Next, we head straight to Walt Disney World for an action-packed day. From relaxing at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort and exploring Disney Springs, to a ride-filled day at Magic Kingdom, we cover exactly how to maximize a short stay at the parks. Finally, we wrap up with our travel logistics flying out of Tampa and share our favorite "Magical Moments" from the entire trip. — Email us at: mousearsinparadise@gmail.com Website: https://www.mouseearsinparadise.com — (0:00) Intro (0:52) Getting to our Disney Destiny Cruise - Fort Lauderdale (5:26) GalleryOne - DoubleTree Suites (6:25) Hugh Taylor Birch State Park (7:32) Getting to the Fort Lauderdale Port (11:12) Going to Walt Disney World for a Day (15:30) Saratoga Springs Resort and Disney Springs (17:00) A Day at Magic Kingdom (23:18) Flying out of Tampa (26:59) Magical Moments

EP26 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Fort Lauderdale aboard the Disney Destiny (Cozumel and Castaway Cay)

Set sail as we share about our recent cruise aboard the Disney Destiny, the newest "Heroes and Villains" themed ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet! We discuss our adventures, from the spooky Haunted Mansion: Happy Hunt to the multi-use Hero Zone. We’re also heading ashore to review Kuza Beach and Adventure Park in Cozumel. We also share about the Pride Lands dining show, Worlds of Marvel dining, and the best ways to spread magic through Pixie Dusting. — Email us at: mousearsinparadise@gmail.com Website: https://www.mouseearsinparadise.com — (0:00) Intro (0:54) Listener Emails (5:01) Disney Destiny (12:00) Kuza Beach and Adventure Park - Cozumel (27:05) Photos Available on stateroom TV and in the DCL App (38:01) Disney Destiny Theming (39:08) “Ghost Hunt” aka The Haunted Mansion: Happy Hunt (41:01) Pixie Dusting (43:40) Earning My Ears (46:15) Hero Zone

EP25 - Thanksgiving at Walt Disney World

In this episode, we share our trip to Walt Disney World for Thanksgiving.  We start with travel tips for flying into Tampa International Airport before checking into the charming Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort. We experience Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom for the first time, and get a bite at T-Rex Cafe in Disney Springs. Plus, we experience "Zootopia: Better Zoogether!" at Animal Kingdom and the immersive Journey of Water at Epcot, for the first time as a family! — Email us at: mousearsinparadise@gmail.com Website: https://www.mouseearsinparadise.com — ( 0:00 ) Intro ( 0:40 ) Thanksgiving and the Holidays at Walt Disney World ( 2:10 ) Flying through Tampa International Airport ( 6:48 ) Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort ( 9:30 ) Holidays at Walt Disney World ( 12:16 ) Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom ( 20:03 ) T-Rex Cafe at Disney Springs ( 24:12 ) “Zootopia: Better Zoogether!” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom ( 25:50 ) Disney’s Animal Kingdom ( 27:00 ) Journey of Water at Epcot ( 32:48 ) Magical Moment

EP24 - Disneyland Parks Trip Report

This episode is a trip report from our recent visit to Disneyland! We kick things off with our first experience on Tiana's Bayou Adventure ride, sharing thoughts on the reimagining and how wet we get. We also review our experience with Lightning Lane Multi Pass for this trip, and whether the value is still there for our family. If you're a Disney Visa cardholder, listen up! We've had a cool  PhotoPass opportunity with none other than Darth Vader. We also cover the return of a beloved classic, the Paint the Night Parade, and share some recent changes to the popular Oga's Cantina. Plus, thoughts on the new "Walt Disney - A Magical Life" attraction! — Email us at: mousearsinparadise@gmail.com Website: https://www.mouseearsinparadise.com — ( 0:00 ) Intro ( 0:34 ) Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ( 5:38 ) Lightning Lane Multi Pass ( 13:02 ) Disney Visa Photo Pass - Darth Vader ( 15:23 ) Rancho del Zocalo ( 16:46 ) Walt Disney - A Magical Life ( 19:33 ) Paint the Night Parade Returns ( 20:37 ) Oga’s Cantina Changes ( 22:11 ) Magical Moments

EP23 - Disneyland Hotel Trip Report

Join us as we take you on a magical tour of a unique 3-bedroom connecting suite at the Disneyland Hotel. In this episode, we dive into our recent stay, exploring all the highlights of this iconic resort.  Discover the newest poolside oasis, the Palm Breeze Bar, and get our honest review of its refreshing drinks. How does this new bar compare to the Craftsman Bar? We will also share our experience with the updated Storytellers Cafe character brunch, a fun treat for any Disney fan.  — Email us at: mousearsinparadise@gmail.com Website: https://www.mouseearsinparadise.com — ( 0:00 ) Intro ( 1:00 ) Disneyland Hotel - 3 Bedroom Connecting Suite ( 7:22 ) Tangaroa Terrace and Trader Sam’s new breakfast ( 10:00 ) DVC Villas Tower and DVC pool area ( 12:34 ) Palm Breeze Bar vs Craftsman Bar ( 18:40 ) Storytellers Cafe Character Brunch ( 22:03 ) Magical Moments