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 | Jun 1, 2026 | Disney Cruise Line, Disney World, Events, Family Travel, Vacation Planning
May was a big one, friends. If you’ve been waiting for a reason to start planning a Disney trip, the parks and the ships just handed you a whole list of them. Here’s what our team is buzzing about — and what it means for your next vacation. The Mandalorian...
by Steve Griswold | Jun 1, 2026 | Disney Podcast, Family Travel, Podcast
Disney may be the headliner of an Orlando trip, but this week on Mouse Chat we make the case that Universal Orlando deserves a spot on your vacation list too. With a brand-new theme park in the mix, jaw-dropping themed lands, and hotel perks that can change how you...
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...
by Steve Griswold | May 18, 2026 | Dining, Disney Podcast, Disney Tips, Disney World, Podcast
This week on Mouse Chat, we’re tackling one of the most fun (and most asked-about) traditions at Walt Disney World: Drinking Around the World at Epcot. If you’ve ever wandered through Epcot’s World Showcase and wondered what it’s like to sip...
by Steve Griswold | May 4, 2026 | Disney Tips, Disney World, Family Travel, Podcast
This week on Mouse Chat, we’re pulling back the curtain on how this whole thing started. After more than 15 years of weekly episodes, thousands of Disney trips, and a worldwide community of Mouse Chatters, we sat down to talk about why we fell in love with...
by Steve Griswold | Apr 29, 2026 | Disney Cruise Line, Disney Podcast
Disney Cruise Line has two brand-new ships sailing the Caribbean in 2026 — the Disney Treasure (launched December 2024) and the Disney Destiny (debuted late 2025). Both are stunning Triton-class sister ships to the Disney Wish, packed with new restaurants,...
by Steve Griswold | Apr 27, 2026 | Dining, Disney Tips, Disney World, Podcast
This week on Mouse Chat, we’re talking about everyone’s favorite reason to spend an entire day at Epcot — the food. We pulled together the top 10 Epcot restaurants as rated by travelers across the internet (think TripAdvisor, Yelp, Google, Disney fan...
by Steve Griswold | Apr 22, 2026 | Disney Podcast, Other Travels, Vacation Planning
This week on Mouse Chat, we’re trading the theme parks for a volcano — we take you to Tenerife in the Canary Islands, one of Europe’s most beautiful (and most underrated) family travel destinations. If you love Disney vacations and Caribbean...
by Steve Griswold | Apr 13, 2026 | Disney Blog, Disney Podcast, Disney World, Vacation Planning
Disney has a packed movie slate for 2026, and this week on Mouse Chat we’re diving into every title families need to know about. From beloved sequels to brand-new stories, there’s something hitting theaters almost every month that will have Disney fans...
