by Steve Griswold | Jul 27, 2026 | Dining, Disney Podcast, Disney Tips, Disney World, Family Travel, Podcast
Last updated: October 2026 Worth it or not worth it at Disney World? On this week’s Mouse Chat, Steve, Lisa, and Debbie put Disney World’s most-debated extras on trial — Lightning Lane, the Disney Dining Plan, dessert parties, Park Hopper, Disney...
by Steve Griswold | Jul 20, 2026 | Disney Podcast, Disney Tips, Disney World, Family Travel, Podcast
There is no single magic age to take kids to Walt Disney World, but ages 4 to 8 hit the sweet spot for most families: kids are tall enough for most rides, still fully believe in the magic, and can walk a full park day. Younger and older ages both work beautifully —...
by Steve Griswold | Jul 6, 2026 | Dining, Disney Podcast, Disney Tips, Disney World, Family Travel, Podcast
Last updated: October 2026 Disney Springs and Disney’s BoardWalk are getting their biggest refresh in years during 2026. The headliners: Six Ravens (a savory concept from Gideon’s Bakehouse), LEVEL99 — a 45,000-square-foot game palace opening June 29,...
by Steve Griswold | Jun 29, 2026 | Disney Blog, Disney Podcast, Disney Tips, Disney World, Family Travel, Podcast, Vacation Planning
East Coast versus West Coast Disney! This week on Mouse Chat, we’ve got two fresh trip reports back to back: Debbie just got home from Disneyland in California, and Caitlin did a Disney World Beach Club resort staycation in Florida. If you’ve ever wondered...
by Steve Griswold | Jun 15, 2026 | Disney Cruise Line, Disney Podcast, Disney Tips, Disney World, Family Travel, Podcast
Summer is officially here, and so is the heat. This week on Mouse Chat, we tackle one of the most-asked questions of the season: where can you actually go to enjoy your vacation instead of melting in it? Whether you’re dreaming of a Disney getaway, a breezy...
by Steve Griswold | May 25, 2026 | Disney Podcast, Disney Tips, Disney World, Family Travel, Podcast
Picking the right Walt Disney World resort can make or break your vacation — and with more than 25 hotels on property, the choices can feel overwhelming. This week on Mouse Chat, we sit down to help you figure out exactly which Disney World resort is perfect for your...
