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 | Sep 8, 2026 | Disney Cruise Line Planning, Disney Podcast
From the Mouse Chat team — Steve Griswold, host of the Mouse Chat Disney podcast and founder of Pixie Vacations, a Disney College of Knowledge–certified, Authorized Disney Vacation Planner agency. Updated September 8, 2026. We’ve been talking Disney Cruise Line...
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...
