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 | 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...
by Steve Griswold | Aug 18, 2026 | Disney Cruise Line, Disney Podcast, Disney Tips, Disney World, Family Travel, Podcast
Last updated: August 2026 Disney just wrapped the biggest D23 in years, and the Mouse Chat crew — Lisa, Debbie, Sharpie, and Steve — break down every major announcement so you don’t have to sit through hours of coverage. From Villains Land and a brand-new cruise...
by Steve Griswold | Aug 3, 2026 | Disney Podcast, Disney Tips, Disney World, Family Travel, Podcast
Last updated: September 2026 Magic Kingdom or Epcot? Dole Whip or Mickey pretzel? Castaway Cay or Lighthouse Point? This week on Mouse Chat, Lisa puts Steve and Debbie in the hot seat for a rapid-fire round of “This or That” — two Disney options,...
by Steve Griswold | Jul 27, 2026 | Dining, Disney Podcast, Disney Tips, Disney World, Family Travel, Podcast
Last updated: September 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 —...
