We created a lot of great Disney memories in 2023 and as alwyas, choosing our favorites is no easy task. This year our hosts had Disney expeirences in Hawaii, Anaheim, Orlando, the Caribbean, as well as movie theaters and their living rooms. Regardless of the location Disney gave us a lot to enjoy.  This episode not only serves as our annual time of reflection, but it also will be our final episode for Mouse House Weekly. It has been our honor and pleasure to bring you Disney content over the...

Goodbyes and endings are so difficult sometimes, but Disney is known for creating some of the most beloved and memorable endings ever put to film. Whether it's a storybook ending where they all lived "Happily Ever After" or an ending that brings the whole story full circle, Disney knows how to end a movie gracefully.  But what are the best movie endings? As the penultimate episode of Mouse House Weekly, Bryce and Darrell will talk their favorite Disney goodbyes also known as Disney movie...

Disney animation has a rich history of creating memorable characters and stories, and many of these characters belong to various "families" within the Disney universe. These families often serve as the central focus of the narratives, providing themes of love, friendship, and adventure. Disney continues to create new and diverse families in their animated films, each with its unique dynamics and adventures. The theme of family is a recurring and important element in many Disney stories,...

Star Wars is a franchise near and dear to both Blake and JJ’s hearts, and is one of the subjects discussed the most in their episodes. Recently, much like Marvel, Star Wars seems to be in a slump, and not nearly as popular as they were around their peak era between 2015 and 2021. In their last episode on the show, both Blake and JJ are discussing why they feel that Star Wars has been on a decline as of late. They discuss where they are lacking, where there are areas of opportunity, and what...

From Walt Disney World to Hawaii, Bryce and David have traversed the globe for this week's episode of Mouse House Weekly. First David gives us a much anticipated review of Disney's Jollywood Nights at Disney Hollywood Studios. Bryce then discusses everything Aulani as he recaps his honeymoon at Disney's Hawaiian Resort on Oahu. This episode touches on places and experiences never discussed on Mouse House Weekly and you are sure to want to travel to Aulani after you hear our discussion.   ...

In May of this year the final installment of the original Star Wars Trilogy, Return of the Jedi, turned 40 years old. We've previously taken a look at A New Hope when it turned 45 and The Empire Strikes Back when it turned 40. So it's only proper that we complete our trilogy on this beloved trilogy. We talk about our first memories, the legacy of the film, favorite moments, the use of music, special effects, and so much more!  Where does this film rank for us among the original trilogy? Hit...

Disney Princess is a media franchise and line of fictional characters created by The Walt Disney Company. These characters, known as Disney Princesses, are featured in animated films and other Disney media. The franchise began with the release of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" in 1937, and it has since grown to include a diverse group of princess characters from various films.    Over the years, numerous talented actresses have provided the voices for these beloved Disney Princesses....

The Disney parks are arguably the most popular and successful theme parks in the world, but the question is, why? What makes these parks stand out among the others to make them so popular? In this episode, both Blake and JJ are discussing their reasoning for why they believe Disney parks stand out amongst other theme parks similar to them. They discuss cleanliness, Disney’s properties, their technology, and some more specific reasons. They also what they’ve done Disney lately, with Blake...

Do you love fan theories as much as we do? If so, this episode is for YOU! The internet is full of fan theories about Disney films, so we decided to choose a few of them and share whether or not we think they could be true. Is Boo from Monsters, Inc. the witch from Brave? Do all the Pixar movies take place within the same universe? Did Nemo and Moana actually die near the beginning of their respective movies? Does Magara become Mother Gothel? Is Jaffar the true hero of Aladdin? We tackle...

Bryce and David are back to talk about two recent Disney projects. Once Upon a Studio was released last week on Disney+ and premiered on The Wonderful World of Disney. This phenomenal short showcases the worlds of Disney Animation and Bryce and David discuss all the easter eggs and emotional beats of the short. During their second segment, Bryce and David discuss all the holiday happenings at the U.S. Disney Parks. The brand new Disney Jollywood Nights hosted at Disney's Hollywood Studios...

Disney has been remaking their cinematic classics for many years now. These remakes have gained popularity in recent years and are part of Disney's strategy to capitalize on their extensive catalog. Disney remakes serve several purposes. They allow Disney to introduce classic stories to a new generation of audiences, often with updated visuals and contemporary themes. They also provide an opportunity to monetize existing intellectual property and expand the Disney brand.  Many of these...

One of Disney fans’ favorite parts of the Halloween overhaul at Disneyland is the Nightmare Before Christmas retheme for Haunted Mansion. There have been a few other attraction rethemes, but what if there were more across the parks? In this episode, both Blake and JJ are discussing potential rethemes for different attractions across Disneyland and California Adventure, including classics such as Pirates of the Caribbean, or some newer rides such as WEB Slingers. They also discuss what Disney...

Halloween season is here and it's time to watch some Disney Halloween movies! Tim Burton first offered up the story of "Frankenweenie" as a live action short-film in 1984. However, in today's episode, we're covering the longer stop-motion animation version from 2012. Last year around this time, Disney Plus premiered "Werewolf by Night" directed by Michael Giacchino.  Not only are both of these films in black and white, but each of them draw upon classic horror films from the 50s - 80s,...

David is back from another trip to WDW as well as a great relaxing time on the new Disney Wish. David gives us the highlights from Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, which he was a first time visitor to. David's journey on the Wish will give you the overall experience of cruising with an infant. Bryce and David also cover a huge announcement about what Disney will do in the next ten years in their theme parks.   Connect with Mouse House Weekly: Facebook community Twitter Instagram...

In their final episode for MHW, Ben and Erica look back at how their magical adventure began, what it was like to be part of the show, some of their favorite podcast episodes and Disney memories during this time, and how they like to say "See You Real Soon" at the end of a Disney vacation. Plus, they discuss their favorite announcements from D23. Ben and Erica want to thank Darrell, all the MHW hosts, and the listeners for making their MHW journey one full of joy, magic, and memories that...

During Disneyland’s construction, Walt grew tired of making the long commute between Burbank and Anaheim and decided he would build himself an apartment right inside Disneyland. The second story above the Main Street Fire Station right near Disneyland’s entrance seemed like the perfect place. Through the windows he could oversee construction, and once Disneyland was open to the public he could watch the happy guests streaming through the gates in the morning. Walt Disney passed away in 1966...

Pixar used to be a studio that could bring in some huge profit for Disney, but ever since the pandemic, with some of Pixar’s films going directly to Disney+, and with Pixar’s recent films debuted in theaters being a massive disappointment, Pixar has been a larger discussion recently. With Pixar being big in Blake’s mind, he’s gone ahead and created a list of Pixar’s filmography, for Blake and JJ to battle it out for the best Pixar film draft! Blake and JJ will take turns picking Pixar movies...

Since it was released in 1955, Lady and the Tramp has been one of Disney's most beloved classics. So we cooked up a plate of spaghetti and meatballs, watched Lady and the Tramp, and sat down to give you a review of our experience. How does the movie hold up today? What about the warning Disney issues to viewers before the movie, where can you find Lady and the Tramp in the parks, and most importantly, how were the meatballs? Articles mentioned in this episode: Haunted Mansion expansion at...

After 9 long months it is finally Football Season! The Walt Disney Company over the years has crossed over to the world of sports many times. The number one thought is probably coming to you in the form of ESPN, the Disney owned sports media company. But what about all the other links? From football movies, television, and even the occasional Disney World reference, Bryce and Bryan discuss some of their favorite Disney Football moments. Connect with Mouse House Weekly: Facebook community...

With record breaking heat in Orlando this summer, Walt Disney World has been HOT! The temperature isn't the only thing heating up though, so are the opinions of park goers. This week Ben and Erica breakdown an article by Mark Wilson titled, "Disney World is Hell." We follow the article and discuss The Heat, The Digital Platform and The Cast. What can Disney do to mitigate such hot times of year? Do cast members still have magic to share with guests? Should Genie+ be banished to the realm of...

For years people have discussed the many fantastic food options offered inside the Disney theme parks, but the food is not the only thing they do well. There are many well-crafted drinks found throughout the parks.  Disney parks offer a wide variety of drinks that cater to all tastes and preferences; from refreshing classics to unique concoctions, there are many great options available. Not only are these drinks well-crafted, many of them are themed perfectly with the area in which they’re...

As some of you may know, Blake really likes movies. And, more than that, he likes researching and learning more facts about those films. So Blake has put together a fun movie-guessing game, using some knowledge that Blake has gathered for some of these movies. Unfortunately, JJ’s gonna be occupied this week with some sort of “incoming baby” scenario, so Blake reached out to fellow Mouse House Weekly host Darrell to help co-host this episode! For this movie-guessing game, Blake will be giving...

Today we’re going to be your non-ghost hosts and take you on a virtual behind-the-scenes tour of The Haunted Mansion attractions at Disneyland and The Magic Kingdom, so you can more deeply enjoy and appreciate all they goodies they’ve packed into the new Haunted Mansion movie.  We haven’t seen the movie yet so there won’t be any spoilers, but we will be discussing the trailer for the movie later in the episode. So if you consider that type of conversation spoilery, we’ll give you a warning...

It's the middle of a great theme park day at Disney World and you really need some "chill time." Bryce welcomes Bryan to the show as they talk about the best places at Disney to rest your legs, sit in the A/C, or even take a full on nap. Beat the heat this week on Mouse House Weekly.   Connect with Mouse House Weekly: Facebook community Twitter Instagram Golden Spiral Media Feedback Page