Welcome to the 4th birthday episode of The Great British Mickey Waffle! In this special episode, we plan our dream trips to the most magical place on earth, and we warn you: you might end up spending more on your future trip after watching this! But that's not all: we also continue our journey into the Disney 100 year celebrations with a fascinating look at the history and landmark happenings from 1953 to 1963. Join us for a fun and informative ride through the early days of Disney, and...

Join us for an exciting episode as we chat with theme park aficionado Jon Self about the latest Disney news and food topics. In this episode, we explore Disney's announcement of 5 updates to making your visit easier. From the return of the Disney Dining Plan and the removal of Park Reservations for date based tickets, there was an awful lot of news to discuss. Disney has promised that they are looking into ways of simplifying Genie+ and we take a look into what this actually might mean for...

In this episode, we explore the various activities and experiences you can enjoy at Disney World without a park ticket!  From hidden Mickey scavenger hunts at Wilderness Lodge to unique dining experiences and holiday celebrations, there's something for everyone outside the main parks.  We carry on with our Journey to a Century segment where each month we take a look back at The Walt Disney Company. This month Simon takes us back to 1943 where we find out how Disney adapted during World War...

Welcome to this Mid-Month episode where we dive into the world of photography, exploring tips and tricks for capturing memories during your Holidays. John is in charge and joined by Peter, Becca, Ben and Neil from Portwood Travel, we discuss how to make your holiday memories memorable and find unique places around the parks to take stunning snaps. We'll explore the best locations for taking memorable photographs at Disney Parks, starting with Magic Kingdom and its iconic castle. We...

Greetings and welcome to the April edition of The Great British Mickey Waffle! Today's show is hosted by Ben, who will take us on a journey of magical tours experienced at Walt Disney World, as we unlock some of our favourite moments. With a plethora of tours to choose from, we will share our recommendations, and you won't want to miss the surprising tale of John & Claire, who discovered they were on the same tour years before we launched the podcast. Continuing our "Journey to a...

Welcome to our Mid-March Episode of The Great British Mickey Waffle.   In this episode, we are joined by a very special guest, Dustin, the CEO of MouseDining.    Mousedining.com is a popular online platform that helps Disney fans find the best dining options at Disney parks and resorts.    Join us as we discuss Dustin's journey in creating Mousedining.com, the challenges we all face in booking those popular dining reservations and what the future of MouseDining might look like.   We are...

The 1st March show from the Great British Mickey Waffle sees some of the team looking forward to a summer of holidays, travel and the Disney 100 celebrations. With Robyn & Simon absent having just returned from their trip to FARTS (Festival of the Arts), Claire rallies the troops to chat about some important considerations before you even board your aircraft! We start with our new monthly countdown segment we are calling Journey to a Century - Ben takes us through the comings and goings...

For a very special mid-month Waffle, we are reunited with our honourary Waffler , Dory herself, Katie Whetsell. To share with us what a difference a year can make! Katie takes us on that journey from adversity to celebration with a whole lot of positivity thrown into the mix of her last 12 months. From being unemployed to re-employed and the return to the magic of performing as Dory in Finding Nemo The Musical, In Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween party performances plus a wedding too! Plus...

Welcome to the February episode of The Great British Mickey Waffle where we're discussing all things Disney World!    This month, we're getting you ready for your next adventure by sharing our favourite airports to land in when arriving in Florida.  Join us as we explore Orlando, Miami, and Tampa and discuss the pros and cons of each.   But that's not all! We're also sharing all the latest news from Disney World.  From the highly anticipated opening of Tron at Magic Kingdom to the return...

Welcome to the mid-month January episode of The GB Mickey Waffle.   Today we're discussing the magic of Aulani with special guests Simon and Robyn Watson from Watsons Do Disney, and Jason from Here with the Magic.    Aulani is a beautiful resort located on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. It's a true paradise, with stunning beaches, crystal clear waters, and breathtaking views. But Aulani isn't just a place to relax and soak up the sun. It's also a place where you can experience the magic of...

A positive welcome to 2023 from The Great British Mickey Waffle.  John returns and helps take the whole team through the past year and look towards the exciting new things to expect from Disney in 2023. From Tron to the Disney 100th, from Disneyland Paris to the 40th at Tokyo Disneyland. We also share our thoughts of the changes in store to the firework offerings at Magic Kingdom and Epcot! The Wafflers also continue their annual tradition of making New Year resolutions and you will be...

The team this month are chatting about something different - a trip to a treasure on the west coast of the USA - San Francisco! It’s a place that a number of the team have either considered, or even had a trip booked and planned (thanks COVID!), but this seemed to be a great time to review what’s on offer in this diverse and exciting city and the surrounding area. But of course, we couldn’t have this discussion alone, so we were happy to welcome back friends of the show - Robyn & Simon...

It’s December the 1st 2022 and my goodness, the team may be a little depleted, but what fun they had chatting about some VERY important news, and let’s face it - it’s about quality not quantity isn’t it? News just in on the day of recording found out that in the Disney company it appears that when one Bob leaves, another appears, or in this situation, re-appears! Exciting discussions about what Bob number 1, who is now actually Bob number 3, should prioritise as his first actions back in the...

Welcome to the Mid-November episode of The Great British Mickey Waffle - A Positive band of British voices united in all things Disney. Claire has only just returned from the "Most Magical Place on Earth" and we catch up with her, jet-lagged of course, about all the recent updates in the parks and what it was like to have the first family trip to the Mouse since August 2019. From getting confused about all of the clock changes, trying out new experiences including our favourite attraction -...

Welcome to the November episode of The Great British Mickey Waffle - A Positive band of British voices united in all things Disney.    Gill is at the helm this month as we navigate our way through planning your trip with a little help from your phone and we share our thoughts on what makes a good Firework show.   Planning a trip can be a bit of a minefield with so many things to think about from booking flights, dining reservations and Genie+. Our main topic this month is to help you with...

This month we set sail on the Disney Wish – well, not really, but when we chatted with Amanda Bauner about her recent voyage, she made us feel just like we were aboard this beautiful vessel! Amanda’s podcast, Me and the Magic, focusses on Disney travel as a solo guest, but on this occasion she travelled with a friend, and they obviously had an amazing time.  She shares her views on the staterooms, the main dining rooms, food and entertainment, as well as the many things you only find on a...

Welcome to the October 2022 episode of The Great British Mickey Waffle. This month we are raising a glass to celebrate the 40th birthday of one of our favourite parks.  Whether you think of it as EPCOT Center, Epcot, or just ‘that park with the big golf ball’, there really is nowhere else like it. Becca takes us back to the park’s opening on 1 October 1982.  It was very different from Walt’s original vision of the ‘Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow’, but there were already some...

Join us for our review of all things D23, together with an assessment of our very own blue-sky ideas from the September 1st Podcast. We are joined by Andy from 'The most Magical podcast on Earth' as we dissect the detail (or lack of!)  from the D23 event last weekend in California. Bringing together some of the exciting announcements from Disney Parks, films, Cruise Line and Disney+ together with Star Wars and Marvel too! Hope you Enjoy the Show and Waffle On! Want More GB Mickey...

Episode 70: Planning your Travel Day & D23 Predictions Welcome to the September episode of The GB Mickey Waffle. This month Ben is piloting as we all get ready for a travel day to Walt Disney World. From the panic of the packing to the rush and anxiety of going through security and immigration. We go through all the different ways your travel day can try and trip you up (no pun intended) and how we all spend our time in the airport. With D23 just around the corner, we thought now is the...

What’s your favourite thing to wear to the parks? The Wafflers sit down for a chat with good friend Robyn, to talk about different ways to show your Disney side by what you wear.  Whether you go all out for Dapper Days, get creative with Disney bounding, or simply pack a case full of Disney-related t-shirts, there will be ideas here for you. Check out Robyn’s designs- she has a great range of pocket tees, headbands, circle skirts and more!   You can buy them from her online shop, Sew Tiki...

It’s August 2022 and we are recording this on the hottest day of the year and have a fun filled show in store this month.  We say goodbye to our Carousel of Questions, with Gill taking up the challenge for its final run.  We started this segment back in October 2019 and it created so many memorable moments such as "What sort of question is that" and finding out everyone's favourite car park - parking lot for those across in the USA.  Now with the wedding season in full swing, we have a look...

It’s the middle of July and we are taken on a very special journey into the sounds in the parks - no not the musical sounds but, the ambient sounds that surround us and remind us of special places throughout Walt Disney World. Join in the fun, as we try to guess  where in the World some recordings were made but even more so, remind yourself of some of the incredible sounds that really do take you to your happy place. We were joined by Jason Canapp of Here with the Magic, who has a podcast...

Episode 66: The Conga - it's an Epcot thing! - July 2022 Want More GB Mickey Waffle? Visit The Website: https://www.gbmickeywaffle.com Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/TheGreatBritishMickeyWaffle Connect on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gbmickeywaffle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbmickeywaffle Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/gbmickeywaffle It's July 2022 already and at the beginning of the summer season, we enjoy a low-down on Ben and Becca's...

This month, we keep our waffle sharing a little closer to home and have a chat with Claire about her recent and first solo trip to Walt Disney World.   It’s the first time she has been back to the USA since August 2019 and this was a short trip of only 5 nights at the Gran Destino Tower.    We are excited to have Jason Canapp of Here With The Magic, and Soundscapes by Here With the Magic join us for this chat.  Claire and Jason managed to catch up for the first time in person during her...

It’s our third birthday celebration and you have an exclusive invite. Come and join the fun, as we celebrate three years of Waffling. With John as the party host and Ben with an unlimited budget, it proves to be a celebration to remember! For our birthday, we thought we would treat you to all the joys, surprises and magnificence that Disney has to offer in order to celebrate a day come true! It has a bit of a twist, in true Waffler style, as we unveil the perfect way to celebrate our very...