by Steve Griswold | Oct 12, 2026 | Disney Cruise Line, Disney Podcast, Disney Tips, Disney World, Family Travel, Podcast
The top Disney Cruise Line must-do isn’t a Broadway-style show or a water slide — it’s getting off the ship for a day at Disney’s private island. In this week’s Mouse Chat, Lisa, Debbie, Caitlin and Steve count down the top 10 Disney Cruise...
by Steve Griswold | Oct 5, 2026 | Disney Cruise Line, Disney Podcast, Disney Tips, Disney World, Family Travel, Podcast
Short answer: The best Royal Caribbean shore excursions in Costa Maya, Roatan and Cozumel are the ones that get you past the cruise-port shops and into the real place. On this week’s Mouse Chat, the team just sailed Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas,...
by Steve Griswold | Sep 26, 2026 | Disney Podcast, Disney Tips, Disney World, Family Travel, Holidays, Podcast
Short answer: Christmas 2026 at Walt Disney World is worth planning now. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party starts November 8 and usually sells out before Thanksgiving. Jollywood Nights runs into January for the first time. And rooms are still up to 20% off for...
by Steve Griswold | Sep 14, 2026 | Disney Podcast, Disney Tips, Disney World, Family Travel, Podcast
Is Epic Universe worth it a year in, and is Halloween Horror Nights Express worth the extra money? Short answer: yes to both if you only have one day. In this week’s Mouse Chat we share an honest Epic Universe review, real Express Pass and ride-wait notes, and...
by Steve Griswold | Sep 8, 2026 | Disney Podcast, Disney World
Updated September 1, 2026 by Steve Griswold — Mouse Chat host, former Walt Disney World Cast Member, and founder of Pixie Vacations. Disclosure: Mouse Chat and Pixie Vacations share the same founder. I tell you that up front. This guide is about how to choose any good...
by Steve Griswold | Aug 31, 2026 | Disney Podcast, Disney Tips, Disney World, Family Travel, Podcast
Getting Disney-ready starts weeks before you pack. Most people walk only 4,000–5,000 steps a day but log 20,000+ at Disney World, and that sudden jump — not the walking itself — is what triggers sore feet, back pain, plantar fasciitis, and shin splints. Build up your...
