Riley and Aaron discuss Disney's announcement of investing $60 billion over 10 years into their parks, with $1.9 billion specifically going to Disneyland expansions.They analyze what the investments could go towards, like potential new lands, r

Disneyland Trip Recap & 2023 Disney Movie Roundup

Nov 24th, 2023 1h 12m

In this episode, Aaron and Riley recap Aaron's recent trip to Disneyland with friends. Aaron shares his impressions of introducing first-time visitors to Disneyland and compares it to Walt Disney World. They also discuss some of the new areas l

The Little Mermaid: A Worthy Remake?

Aug 6th, 2023 46m 44s

[0:00:01] Aaron and Riley discuss the new live-action Little Mermaid remake starring Halle Bailey as Ariel.[0:09:01] They talk about the new songs written for the film by Alan Menken, including Prince Eric's solo song "Wild Uncharted Waters" an

Rising Prices, Falling Attendance & Nautical Escapes

Jul 12th, 2023 50m 23s

Summary:Intro to Episode 66. 0:01Revenge of the Sith mems.Intro to the episode. 1:47Star Wars talk might sneak into this episode.What qualifies as a Disney adult?Aaron shares his thoughts on being considered a Disney adult.Aaron talks about the

Best and Worst Live Action Remakes

May 8th, 2023 1h 10m

In this episode of Mouse and Castle, we dive into the world of Disney's live-action remakes, exploring the hits and misses of these modern adaptations of beloved classics. Join Riley and Aaron as we discuss the best remakes that successfully re

Disney's Best and Worst of 2022

Dec 18th, 2022 54m 37s

Riley and Aaron recount their best and worst of Disney in 2022.Movies + Disneyplus + Parks!

Revenge of the Bob

Dec 7th, 2022 1h 13m

Riley and Aaron Break down the big breaking bob broadcast!

In Defense of Bob Chapek (yes really)

Jul 5th, 2022 51m 25s

We don’t talk about Chapek: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/09/business/disney-peter-rice.html?searchResultPosition=5https://www.cnbc.com/2022/06/28/disney-board-votes-to-extend-ceo-bob-chapeks-contract-by-three-years.htmlDoes Aaron have feelin

Star Wars Celebration Discussion

Jun 8th, 2022 52m 22s

Show Topics:-Star Wars Celebration 2022 Review https://www.thepopverse.com/star-wars-celebration-2022-coverage-roundup-Star Wars nite at Disneyland -Rapid-fire:-Man interrupts Disneyland Paris Proposal https://deadline.com/2022/06/disneyland-p

Trying New Disney Things

May 24th, 2022 34m 40s

We catch up after a long hiatus and recap some of our recent Disney trips. Includes reviews of Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, Avengers Campus, Harmonious, Disney Enchantment, and more!

WDW Annual Passes + What's Most Overrated at Disney

Sep 1st, 2021 1h 14m

Episode Notes:https://wdwnt.com/2021/08/disney-hotel-occupancy-rates-dropping-fast-as-guests-cancel-walt-disney-world-vacations-due-to-florida-covid-19-cases/Aaron’s thoughtshttps://people.com/movies/jungle-cruise-sequel-in-works-at-disney-with

Disney Genie + Galactic Starcruiser + 50th Excitement

Aug 25th, 2021 55m 55s

On this episode of Mouse & Castle...Disney Genie, Genie+, and Lightning Lane news. We give our thoughts. We have a lot of thoughts.Galactic Starcruiser prices have been announced. It is worth it? Will we go?We discuss our general excitement for

Goodbye Fastpass? + runDisney Returns + Luca Review

Jul 12th, 2021 1h 7m

On this episode of Mouse & CastleEvidence points to Disney World making changes to the FastPass systemEarly park entry and extended park hours for Disney Resort guestsMore Disney World resorts openingIn-person runDisney races are returningOur

Cruella Review + Avengers Campus Review + Disney is Too Expensive

Jun 11th, 2021 1h 19m

We welcome Bethany Blanton to the show to give us her review of Avengers Campus. We also review Cruella and discuss if the Disney experience is getting too expensive.https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2021/06/09/disney-may-soon-charge

Aulani Resort Review + Park Restrictions Relaxing

May 20th, 2021 50m 22s

Riley's review of the Disney Aulani resort in HawaiiAaron tries to talk Riley out of joining Disney Vacation ClubSome discussion around the latest Disney earnings callDisney Parks beginning to lift some COVID restrictions

Disneyland Expansion + Flower & Garden Food Review

Apr 8th, 2021 58m 58s

On this episode of Mouse & Castle:Aaron shares why a shorter Disney trip may be better Aaron gives his review of the food he ate while at the Epcot Flower & Garden FestivalWe discuss the proposed expansion to the Disneyland Resorthttps://mousei

A Disney Mini-Moon - Grand Floridian + a Food Coma

Mar 3rd, 2021 1h 10m

Topics:Grand Floridian review-Worth the $$? Only as a rare splurge-Service during COVID was fine but limited, no valet parkinggrounds, rooms, and views-beautiful + convenience to Magic KingdomSkyliner experienceThe Food-Flame tree bbq -

Our top 10 WDW Rides

Feb 18th, 2021 1h 13m

Show Topics/StoriesHow Is The Walt Disney Company Really Doing? | the disney food blog https://buff.ly/2N1cCK1Disney California Adventure Park to debut ticketed food and entertainment event in March; 1,000 employees to return to work https://

Our Review of Festival of the Arts + Disneyland Annual Program Canceled

Jan 20th, 2021 33m 42s

Show Topics/StoriesRiley’s latest Disney ExperienceFestival of the ArtsCastle paint jobOverall thoughts on pandemic DisneyDisneyland annual passes ripped awayhttps://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2021-01-14/disney-annual-pass-d

Breaking Down Disney Investor Day + Looking Ahead to WDW in 2021

Dec 29th, 2020 1h 8m

Disney Investors Call:https://nerdist.com/article/disney-investor-day-highlights-2020-star-wars-marvel/https://mickeyblog.com/2020/12/11/everything-we-learned-about-disney-during-investor-day/Some highlightshybrid live-action animated featu

Updates: Galactic Starcruiser, Cosmic Rewind + Fantasy Springs at Tokyo Disney!

Nov 19th, 2020 36m 35s

Aaron and Riley catch updates on the parks from the 2020 IAAPA Expo: Virtual Education Conference. Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Josh D’Amaro gave Disney fans many hopeful glimpses into attractions, as well as new Disney Pa

On The Ground at WDW + Disneyland VS California

Oct 28th, 2020 37m 28s

Show Topics/StoriesAaron’s Disney trip:Biggest difference in the Pandemic disney?Crowds/Wait times?Should a family go or wait?At Disney World, ‘Worst Fears’ About Virus Have Not Come True https://buff.ly/37LHLJ7How does GE stand up to the

Layoffs! Disneyland Reopening Mayhem, Oh My + Provost Park Past

Oct 6th, 2020 46m 35s

Show Topics/StoriesDisney Lays Off 28,000, Mostly at Its 2 U.S. Theme Parks https://buff.ly/34q1g6CDisney's Bob Iger leaves California coronavirus task force as parks remain idle https://buff.ly/2GzkT42Disney Bristles at California Rules; Ig

Mulan Review + Disneyland Reopening Rumors

Sep 9th, 2020 51m 22s

Show Topics/Storieshttps://insidethemagic.net/2020/09/progress-star-wars-hotel-construction-rwb1/BREAKING NEWS: Disney World’s 2020 Candlelight Processional in EPCOT Has Been Canceled https://buff.ly/2Fn6DuvNews: California Governor Says Neg

The Fate of EPCOT post Pandemic + Ranking Disney Films by Decade

Aug 19th, 2020 42m 25s

Topics:You Can Only Pick One Disney Movie To Save From Each Decade https://buff.ly/3aIAAAXFlexible Cancellation Policy Extended through December 2020 at Walt Disney World Resort https://buff.ly/2EfIwO5What is the Fate of Epcot? https://buff.