Generation Mouse Podcast

For this week's news we discuss Emma Watson being cast in the Live Action Beauty and the Beast, walls up around Sleepy Beauty Castle, changes to the monorail system in February and March, Starbucks Locations in The Studios and Animal Kingdom, and rumors of a ticket price hike. For the topic this week, we take an in-depth look at the value resorts: Art of Animation, Pop Century, All-Star Movies, All-Star Sports, and All-Star Music. Notes: Monorail Route Changes in February and March More info on the Value Resorts Generation Mouse Facebook Group

For the news this week we discuss the Royal Caribbean passenger rescued by the Disney Magic, Remember a Dream Come True Fireworks Show left Disneyland, The Sorcerer's Hat is behind walls, and Wandering Oaken's Trading Post Closed at the Studios. For this week's topic we discuss the films coming in 2015. They are: Strange Magic (January 23, 2015) McFarland USA (February 20, 2015) Cinderella (March 13, 2015) Monkey Kingdom (April 17, 2015) Avengers Age of Ultron (May 1, 2015) Tomorrowland (May 22, 2015) Inside Out (June 19, 2015) Ant Man (July 17, 2015) The Jungle Book (October 9, 2015) No Trailer Yet: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3040964/ Untitled Steven Spielberg Cold War Spy Thriller (October 16, 2015) No Trailer Yet: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3682448/?ref_=nm_flmg_prd_12 The Good Dinosaur (November 25, 2015) No Trailer Yet: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1979388/ Star Wars the Force Awakens (December 18, 2015) Don't Forget to join our new facebook group! The page will be going away soon so please join in the fun over at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/generationmouse

For this week's news we discuss a new location for Dole Whips in the Magic Kingdom, a new non-tiered Room Only Discount for the spring, two Innoventions exhibits closing in early 2015, another new restaurant announced for Disney Springs, a new Value Added Tax will be applied to cruisers in the Bahamas (including Castaway Cay), and Apple Pay is now accepted at Walt Disney World. For our topic, we look ahead to 2015 at things that have been announced as well as announcements we are expecting to hear in 2015. Topics we discuss including changes to the Studios, Disney Springs, Undersea Journey of the Little Mermaid, and Entertainment at Epcot. Also, to be sure you see all of our posts on Facebook, please join our new Facebook Group! You can find it at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/generationmouse/! And keep your ears to the ground for an announcement for a live show for our 4th anniversary coming up this February! Notes: Photo from the Astro Orbiter refurb this summer:

This week, Elizabeth is back from Disney and she has lots to share! From Seven Dwarf's Mine Train to watching Illuminations from Rose & Crown, it sounds like she had a blast! After hearing about Elizabeth's trip, if you are jonesing to get back to Disney, let Mark get you a free quote: mark@themagicforless.com Links: -New Soarin' Merchandise

In case you weren't aware, it is hot and busy in the summer at Walt Disney World. On this episode, we give you tips to beat the crowds and the heat! We talk about the Rock Your Disney Side 24-hour event, the opening of Mine Train, and the Sounds like Summer Concert Series. Links: Sounds Like Summer Concert Series Tips for Keeping Cool WDW Summer Survival Guide How to Beat the Summer Heat Mistymate.com Frogg Togg Towel Video What are your summer touring tips? Let us know on Facebook, Twitter, or email!

Free Dining was recently announced for 2014 and the team takes a look at the pros and cons to this promotion. We also take a look at the Anna & Elsa craze in the Magic Kingdom. What do you think of Free Dining? Let us know on Facebook, Twitter, or an email.

This week the team takes a look down memory lane at our favorite Disney memories. From moments spent with family to reminiscing about past attractions, we get sentimental on this one folks! This episode was inspired by Tom Bricker's article: Top 10 Disney Experiences So Far Share your favorite Disney Moments on Facebook, Twitter, and Email!

This week we look at ways to save money for and on your next Disney vacation. We discuss using a travel agent and buying a guidebook. We talk about ways to get free water in the parks and taking a trip offsite to pick up things you left at home. Let us know your tips for stretching your dollar at Disney on Twitter, Facebook, or in an email to generationmouse@gmail.com!

Aaaaaaand we're back!  Apologies for the delay on getting this episode out and, thank you for hanging with us!  (Yay, midterms!).  On the newest episode of Generation Mouse, we take an in depth look at Disney's Memory Maker (formerly known as Photopass Plus) with our very own Kim giving us insights into the program!  As Kim does this on a daily basis in the parks, we ask her all our questions to make sure the guest gets the best experience, and best bang for their buck, and get some inside tips from Kim!  Do you have a question that we didn't cover?  Leave a comment below and Kim will find an answer for you! Please don't forget to head over to iTunes and give us a rating/review and come "Like" us on Facebook!  Thanks for taking the time out of your day to give us a listen and we will see you next week!

This week we take a look at all the changes that are coming Walt Disney World. We look at the changes coming to the Polynesian resort including the DVC villas and the lobby renovation. We also look at the recently announced Hub Expansion and how that will impact your next trip. We also discuss the Festival of Fantasy Parade that recently began rolling down Main Street in the Magic Kingdom. Finally, we look at the conversion from Downtown Disney to Disney Springs. Mentioned Links: Polynesian Resort Construction Commercial Picture - Bad Photoshop Hub Expansion Festival of Fantasy Parade Disney Springs Don't forget, you can connect with us on Facebook and Twitter. You can listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, and TuneIn Radio!

We start this episode by bringing you Disney news including the recent ticket price increase, added days to Flower & Garden and Star Wars Weekends, and the removal of the fountain (and possibly the smell) from the Polynesian lobby. This week we play Armchair Imagineer and look to take out a current attraction from each park and replace it with an extinct attraction. Links to videos of extinct attractions: Magic Kingdom Extra Terrorestrial Alien Encounter Mickey's Starland Show Mickey's Toontown Fair Mr. Toad's Wild Ride The Timekeeper Epcot Honey I Shrunk the Audience The Original Journey Into Imagination Body Wars Tapestry of Nations Parade The Living Seas Disney Hollywood Studios Original Backlot Tour Who Wants to be a Millionaire: Play It! Superstar Television Sounds Dangerous Monster Sound Show Doug: Live Animal Kingdom Tarzan Rocks Pocahontas and Her Forest Friends Radio Disney Cruise If you were an Imagineer, what would you remove and what would you bring back from each park? Let us know in a comment, Tweet, or on Facebook!

*SPOILER ALERT!* If you have not seen Saving Mr. Banks, there will be spoilers. Please, hit pause, go see the movie, and come back and listen to this! This week the panel is joined by listener and film buff Elizabeth to discuss the recent Disney film Saving Mr. Banks. We geek out about the Disneyland scene and the map of Florida in Walt's office. We discuss the life of P.L. Travers including some aspects the film left out. We also talk about the un-Disney-like nature of the film, tackling tough topics and attracting an older demographic. Links: Article pointing out some plot holes in the film: http://www.vulture.com/2013/12/saving-mr-banks-pl-travers-fact-check-mary-poppins.htmlA video of the cast talking about the film: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb90ZB8qsHkA documentary of the real P.L Travers. (1 hour long): http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE32879B2D5927DCD What did you think about Saving Mr. Banks? Let us know on Twitter, Facebook, or send us an email.

If you're a Disney fan like we are, you know that ever since the opening of Disneyland, Disney and the Stage go hand-in-hand. With the announcement that Disney is taking Frozen to the stage, we decided to take a look at the shows of Disney Theatrical Productions. I'm sure you've heard about The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast on Broadway, but did you know that Disney has a couple original Broadway shows? We also take a look at some of the shows are rumored to be in production. Mentioned Links: A History of Disney Theatrical’s Productions Gaston from Beauty and the Beast on Broadway YouTube Videos of the Mentioned Shows: Beauty and the Beast The Lion King Aida Tarzan Mary Poppins The Little Mermaid High School Musical High School Musical 2 Newsies Peter and the Starcatcher Aladdin The Jungle Book On the Record Into the Woods Have you seen any of these shows? What did you think of them? What Disney film would you like to see made into a stage musical? Let us know in a comment, on Facebook, Twitter, or send us an email! We love to hear from you!

Welcome to Episode 121 of the Generation Mouse Podcast!  We're excited to announce the addition of a new co-host, Kim Taylor!  She's a life long Disney fan who recently made the move to Orlando to live near, and work for the Mouse, and we couldn't think of anyone better to join the show!  Join us, and Kim on her first episode as we all get to know Kim and some of her favorite things around Disney and what got her into being a fan as a kid!  Also, we bring back the bloopers this episode... consider yourself warned! Be sure to find us on  iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Facebook/Twitter!

Happy (belated) Holidays to everyone from us at Generation Mouse!  Join Mark & Libby this week as they are joined by Steve Baker from The Magic For Less Travel as we take a look at what makes Christmastime at Walt Disney World so special!  (Yes, we're a bit late getting this episode out...)  Relive your favorites that you saw over the holidays or look forward to Christmas 2014 at WDW, and we we even take a look at a few things Disneyland does that WDW doesn't for the holidays!  We cover all the parks, and even go into the resorts for some of the things you must check out during a holiday trip to the Disney Parks!  Finally, Steve shares some awesome and even amusing stories about some of his favorite experiences at Christmastime... and there's something about a mannequin he assaulted for a fleece!