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Episode #11 - Top DVC Resorts to Ride Out a Hurricane 44:13

6h ago44:13

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Are you planning a trip to a DVC resort and worried about hurricanes? Check out this list of the best DVC resorts to ride out a hurricane safely and comfortably. Thanks for listening. 0:00 Introduction 3:46 DVC Hurricane Policy 6:44 Best DVC Resorts (Deluxe Studios) to Ride out a Hurricane 24:43 Best DVC Resorts (1-Bedroom) to Ride out a Hurricane …

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145. Our DCL Cruise at the End of the World 49:28

2d ago49:28

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Sometimes your vacations don’t go exactly as planned. Sometimes the plan is completely thrown out the window, which is what happened to us in March of 2020 on the Disney Wonder’s westbound Panama Canal cruise. BUT if you think that sounds like a disaster, you couldn’t be farther from the truth. Listen in to hear why this was the best cruise ever, a…

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Episode #10 - The Villa's at Disney's Grand Floridian Trip Review 57:10

7d ago57:10

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Join us in episode #10 as we take a trip to the Villa's at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort! We'll give you a detailed review of our stay at this luxurious resort. 0:00 Introduction 9:34 Day 1 - Arrival at Grand Floridian, EPCOT, Garden Grill 21:47 Day 2 - Half Marathon Training, Magic Kingdom Rope Drop, Tiana's 36:17 Day 3 - Animal Kingdom Park, Po…

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144. (re)Creating Disney Memories 1:06:07

9d ago1:06:07

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What happens when your family is all grown up? Is a trip to Disneyland still fun when the kids are in their 30s? ABSOLUTELY! This week we’ve got Darryl on to recap her recent family trip to Disneyland. Fun rides, magical moments with cast members, a family portrait 50 years in the making, and Dole Whips - they packed a LOT into just 3 days! ---- Ad…

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Episode #9 - Polynesian DVC Island Tower News 38:02

14d ago38:02

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In this week's episode, we update you with the latest news about the Polynesian Island Tower. Don't miss out on important information, dates, and point charts! Thanks for listening and welcome home. 0:00 Introduction 2:24 Is it close to being done? 8:33 Important dates 16:05 Room Categories and Points Chart 37:00 Wrap-Up Support the Show Luxury Tra…

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143. Mickey's Oh So Soggy Halloween Party 41:56

16d ago41:56

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Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, or MNSSHP if you’re in the know, is a fun event during the spooky season in Florida. But because it’s in Florida, that means it doesn’t always go as planned. We had tickets to this special-ticketed event at Magic Kingdom a week or so ago and, while we did have fun, it was a reminder that Florida weather can an…

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Episode #8 - Top Picks for Watching Football at DVC Resorts 39:28

21d ago39:28

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Check out our top picks for watching football at DVC Resorts! From cozy lounges to lively pool bars, we've got you covered for the best game day experience. Let's kick off the football season in style! Thanks for listening and welcome home!!! 0:00 Introduction 10:15 Top Picks for watching football at DVC Resorts 38:45 Wrap-Up Support the Show Luxur…

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142. A Disney Birthday Surprise 54:06

23d ago54:06

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Turnabout is fair play, so the saying goes, and last week we put that to the test. We flew from Seattle to Orlando to surprise our amazing friends with a visit and to crash Bill’s 50th birthday party weekend. It was Nathan’s birthday weekend too, so needless to say shenanigans ensued - plus visits to all 4 Disney World parks. ---- Adventures & Mous…

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Episode7 - The DVC Member Cruise (Part 4) - Day at Sea (Does Palo Come as Advertised?) 56:15

28d ago56:15

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Join Mike, Gary, and Kristen a.k.a. Suzie in our fourth and final part of our DVC Member Cruise as we discuss our day at sea. Mike had his first massage. Was it a one-and-done? Mike and Kristen also had dinner at Palo for the first time. As self-proclaimed 'foodies' what were their thoughts? Thanks for listening and welcome home!!! 0:00 Introductio…

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141. Princess Rachel from HR 45:42

1M ago45:42

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Rachel (from HR) is back, and this time we’re talking about her Disney career. She’s a former cast member, with three College Program stints under her belt plus a bunch of time as a full-time resort HR staffer. Rachel (and Bill) were married at Disney World, and she regales us with what it’s like being a princess for a day. Plus, she and our friend…

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Episode #6 - The DVC Member Cruise (Part 3) - Exploring Naples and Sicily 46:05

1M ago46:05

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Join Mike, Gary, and Suzie in the third part of our DVC Member Cruise as we explore the beautiful cities of Naples (Pompei, Sorrento. and Capri) and Sicily (Palermo). Was the pizza in Sorrento overrated or as good as advertised? Thanks for listening and welcome home!!! 0:00 Introduction 4:50 Naples 30:14 Sicily (Palermo) 44:30 Wrap-Up Support the S…

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140. A Disneyland Gastro Tour 1:16:33

1M ago1:16:33

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This week we bring you on a whirlwind tour around the Disneyland Resort to sample the amazing food and beverages to be found. From Mickey waffles to multi-course extravaganzas with a few rum drinks and old fashioneds in between, Disneyland has whatever your tastebuds desire. We hope you’re taking notes, Disney World, because you have some catching …

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Episode #5 - The DVC Member Cruise (Part 2) - Exploring Florence, Pisa, and Rome 43:04

1M ago43:04

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Join Mike, Gary, and Suzie in the second part of our DVC Member Cruise as we explore the beautiful cities of Florence, Pisa, and Rome. From stunning architecture to delicious food, this cruise has it all! 0:00 Introduction 3:09 Florence 15:33 Pisa 24:09 Rome 41:28 Wrap-Up Support the Show Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vac…

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139. Adventures and D23 1:20:34

1M ago1:20:34

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We attended our very first D23 Disney Fan Expo this year. It was an incredible experience and we got to meet and talk to so many incredible people. We also got some Disneyland park time in before and after the show, and those days did not disappoint either. Join us as we recap all the fun, and some lessons learned, from D23 2024. ---- Adventures & …

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Episode #4 - The Truth Behind The DVC Member Cruise (Part 1) 43:51

2M ago43:51

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In episode 4 of the Addicted to DVC Podcast, it's the moment you've been waiting for. Kristen (A.K.A. Suzie) joins the show to discuss the DVC Member Cruise. We cover Embarkation Day and Day 2 at sea. Disney On Broadway featuring Ashley Brown, Michael James Scott, Kissy Simmons, and Josh Strickland was a hit!! On Day 2 the show of the day was Being…

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138. D23 Recap with Scott Gustin 1:41:51

2M ago1:41:51

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This week we’re joined by one of the preeminent voices in the Disney news arena, Scott Gustin. Scott has been working in the news industry for over 17 years and was a fellow attendee at this year’s D23 Expo in Anaheim last weekend. Join us as we recap all that was announced by Disney Parks and get a seasoned perspective on what we heard and saw. Yo…

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Episode #3 - Gary's Trip Review (Part 2 of 2) 45:46

2M ago45:46

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In episode 3 of the Addicted To DVC Podcast, we continue with Gary's trip review. He takes a Minnie Van to the Beach Club Villa's and we begin there. It may surprise you what the best thing Gary ate on hit trip Thanks for listening and welcome home!!! 0:00 Introduction 4:09 Taking the Minnie Van to Disney's Beach Club Villa's 6:00 EPCOT 9:20 Garden…

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137. DVC Resort Review: Old Key West 25:11

2M ago25:11

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We’re continuing our occasional series looking at Disney Vacation Club resorts with an overview of the original DVC location - Disney’s Old Key West Resort. This sprawling campus has over 500 rooms across 50+ buildings, and offers some of the biggest rooms available to DVC guests. Olivia’s Cafe is worth a visit even if you aren’t staying on propert…

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Episode #2 - Gary's Trip Review (Part 1 of 2) 45:36

2M ago45:36

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In episode 2 of the Addicted To DVC Podcast Gary talks about his most recent stay at Walt Disney World. He did a split stay starting at the Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge. We talk mainly about the Resort and his dining. We end on check-out day as he heads over to Disney's Beach Club Villas. Thanks for listening and welcome home!!…

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136. Becoming a Disney TA 50:27

2M ago50:27

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We’ve got Sara Ward on this week from Axis Travel Group. She’s an old friend of ours who embarked nearly a year ago on a brand-new adventure as a travel agent. We wanted to know what that journey is like and get the inside perspective on the world of Disney travel. Sara has lots of cruising experience and has traveled all over the world, and it’s c…

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Episode #1 - WELCOME HOME 28:39

2M ago28:39

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Welcome to episode 1 of the Addicted to DVC Podcast. Mike and Gary introduce themselves and answer some general Disney-related questions. We finish with a case study regarding which is better... a 2-bedroom lock-off or dedicated at Saratoga Springs for two families staying together. Thanks for listening and welcome home!!! 0:00 Introduction 3:54 Ge…

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Episode 135 - D23 2024 Preview 44:26

2M ago44:26

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We’re taking a look ahead at the upcoming D23 convention and making a few predictions on what we might hear about when we’re there. Disney has committed to spending a LOT of money on Parks and Experiences over the next decade, and we’re making some educated guesses on what they might talk about. We’ve got hopes; we’ve got dreams; we’ve got opinions…

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Episode 134 - A Road Trip to Galaxy's Edge 49:55

3M ago49:55

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This week we dial the time machine back to our last Disney visit in the before times, a road trip to Disneyland in June of 2019. We took the scenic route down the Pacific coast and made it in time for our very first Club 33 visit and the grand opening period of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland. Will Alicea ever let Nathan plan a road trip vac…

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Episode 133 - Donald Has No Pants (Quarterly Disney Report) 57:23

3M ago57:23

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There was a LOT of news that came out of the House of Mouse over the last 3 months, and it’s time once again for our Quarterly Disney Report to recap all the big stuff. From Donald’s no-pants-90th birthday to surprise cruise ship announcements, there’s a lot to cover! ---- Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - …

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Episode 132 - The Victoria & Albert's Experience 43:48

3M ago43:48

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This week we’re talking to Mike, one of Nathan’s coworkers, who recently enjoyed an evening at Victoria & Albert’s with his family. V&A’s is one of the ultimate dining experiences you can have anywhere, not just Disney World, racking up numerous awards including a coveted Michelin Star. Lots of surprises in this one, including a 13 year old request…

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Episode 131 - Magical Dreams and Wishes: Comparing DCL's Ship Classes 1:03:04

3M ago1:03:04

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This week we’re comparing all three classes of DCL ships: Magic vs Dream vs Triton-Class. We’ve been on 16 Disney cruises racking up over 3 months at sea with Mickey across all 5 current ships, so which is our favorite? And which is the best? Listen in to find out! ---- Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two…

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Episode 130 - Epcot Festivals 33:06

4M ago33:06

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Walt Disney World’s Epcot Park has morphed over they years into a festival showcase for most of the year. From the Festival of the Arts in the Winter, to Spring’s Flower and Garden Festival, Summer and Fall’s Food and Wine, and finishing up with Festival of the Holidays, there’s nearly always something special going on at Epcot. From amazing food t…

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Episode 129 - A Disney Dream Wedding 54:04

4M ago54:04

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While some people Wish they could have a Fantasy wedding hosted by Disney Cruise Line full of Magic and Wonder, this week’s guest actually lived out that Dream. We have Erin on to talk about her and her new husband Dom’s Adventure of a Disney Fairy Tale wedding on Castaway Cay. We met them on the second of their back-to-back cruises, which served a…

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Episode 128 - DVC Resort Review: The Grand Floridian 39:21

4M ago39:21

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We continue our occasional series taking a deeper look into each of the Disney Vacation Club resorts this week, turning our focus on the Disney Vacation Club’s The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort (tm). This flagship property boasts some of the most amazing views of the Magic Kingdom available, and is home to a number of amazing restaurant…

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Episode 127 - That DCL Smell 43:50

4M ago43:50

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This week we’re finishing up our chat with McCayla where we covered lots of topics. Is there a DCL smell? How do you choose between a parks trip or a cruise? What does the future of the DCL fleet mean for your future vacation plans? This and more tips for first-time cruisers on this week’s episode. If you want more of McCayla, you can hear her on e…

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Episode 126 - A Family's First Cruise 1:07:21

5M ago1:07:21

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This week we welcome McCayla back to the show to talk about her family’s first ever Disney cruise. They were on the Disney Magic over spring break, with a 5-night sailing from Galveston to Cozumel and Progreso, Mexico. Does the Magic live up to the expectations of two 9 and 10 year old boys and their parents? Given a listen to find out! If you want…

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Episode 125 - Disney Adulting 54:15

5M ago54:15

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A Disney trip isn’t just for kids - grownups can have lots of fun too! This week we’re joined by Sara, a fellow Disney adult we met on one of our recent cruises who frequents Disney World and has some amazing stories to share. We don’t want to give away spoilers, but if you want to hear from someone who hung out with Cher at the Euro Disney grand o…

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Episode 124 - Visiting Victoria 26:45

5M ago26:45

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Victoria, BC is frequently a stop on many cruises in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska and is a gorgeous city with lots to offer. We were in town during out cruise from Vancouver to Hawaii last October and found ourselves back a few weeks ago to celebrate our daughter’s birthday. Since it’s a popular stop, we thought we’d share some of our favorite …

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Episode 123 - Sensory Friendly Aladdin On Stage 34:02

5M ago34:02

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We had the opportunity to attend a sensory friendly performance of Disney’s Broadway show Aladdin in Seattle and it was an amazing experience. The performance was absolutely incredible, and with having seen shows on both the Disney Dream and Wish cruise ships just a couple weeks before, our appreciation and admiration for the DCL show cast and crew…

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Episode 122 - Revisiting the Disney Wish 44:52

5M ago44:52

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This episode is full of surprises. We surprised our son Sterling with another cruise the same day we debarked the Disney Dream. We were surprised by two of our close friends who booked the last available room on the Disney Wish to join us for the weekend. And we’re utterly SHOCKED that, after this cruise, the Wish has absolutely vaulted up our stan…

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Episode 121 - DCL is a Dream 47:18

6M ago47:18

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We’ve finally completed our “full house” tour of all 5 Disney Cruise Line ships with our recent 4-night cruise aboard the stunning Disney Dream. We’ve been on the Fantasy many times before, so we knew what to expect from her sister ship. Or so we thought. Could we have a new favorite ship in the Disney fleet? You’ll have to listen to find out! ----…

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Episode 120 - Disney Conversations 17:33

6M ago17:33

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One of the reasons we started this podcast was we already found ourselves having frequent conversations Disney, so why not share some of that with all of you? This week we’re recorded a bunch of little conversations. Who’s the best Disney villain? What Disney movie has the best music? What should a 5th theme park at Disney World be? We had fun with…

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Episode 119 - DVC Resorts: Bay Lake Tower 28:03

6M ago28:03

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This is the first in an occasional series we’ll be doing to look at Disney Vacation Club resorts. First up: Bay Lake Tower. While this is a nice resort, connected to the Contemporary resort, its best features are summed up in three words: location, location, location. ---- Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - …

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Episode 118 - Disney by Copilot 47:45

6M ago47:45

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It’s time once again for our Quarterly Disney Review, taking a look at the goings on from the House of Mouse for the first three months of 2024. This time we’re trying out Microsoft Copilot to see if it can help us organize our various notes. Does it help? You be the judge! ---- Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan No…

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Episode 117 - Disney World "Business Trip" 35:19

7M ago35:19

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We would NEVER pass up the opportunity to take a trip to Disney World, especially if half of our travel and lodging costs are paid for! This week we’re remembering an amazing time back in October 2018 when Alicea was in town for a conference with several coworkers, and Nathan tagged along “for research purposes.” Some of our character dining experi…

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Episode 116 - Disney in the South Pacific 1:06:31

7M ago1:06:31

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Welcome aboard the inaugural Sydney to Honolulu Disney Cruise through the South Pacific! Our amazing friends Rachel and Meredith are back to share all about this first-ever DCL experience, including stops in New Caledonia, Fiji, American Samoa, and Maui. Plus, they got to live the same day twice after crossing the International Date Line and became…

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Episode 115 - Building Disney: a Craftsman's Story 36:27

7M ago36:27

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Have you ever tapped your Magic Band to enter a Disney park? Have you ever watched fireworks on a Disney Cruise Line ship? Have you ever enjoyed a trip around Carousel of Progress. Well you’ve done all that thanks to amazingly talented folks like this week’s guest Jon, who’s a CNC Machinist for Disney. He may not be visible on stage all that often,…

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Episode 114 - The Disneyland Duo 42:41

7M ago42:41

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Alicea and Sterling headed down to Disneyland during school’s mid-winter break a couple weeks ago and had an absolute blast. Spending some time in the happiest place on earth was just what the doctor ordered. Sterling got to show off some hidden hockey skills and was in charge of their daily itinerary. What did he decide to do? Listen in to find ou…

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Episode 113 - A Daily Dose of Disney 53:30

8M ago53:30

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Welcome to a bicoastal Disney recording, with Nathan at Disney World and Alicea (and Sterling) in Anaheim at Disneyland. We’ve been up to a lot in the last week: first time visits to popular Epcot restaurants, 500 pound cats with hairballs, churros, snacks, fireworks, and even special carpet samples. Give this episode a listen to hear all about it!…

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Episode 112 - After Hours Events Redeemed? 34:26

8M ago34:26

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We’ve been to numerous Disney Parks After Hours events, DVC Moonlight Magic, Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. One common theme over the last several years has been that they’re simply TOO busy. With Alicea in Florida for the last couple weeks house/doggie sitting, she’s had the opportunity to hit After…

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Episode 111 - What's in the Bag? 19:26

8M ago19:26

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It seems like everybody these days has a bag with them in the Disney parks. Some are huge, some are tiny. What essentials do we keep in our bags? Let’s find out… ---- Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinion…

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Episode 110 - Disney Magic (literally) 53:39

8M ago53:39

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Jon Armstrong is an incredibly talented magician who grew up in the Disney universe. He’s been on TV, played the famous Magic Castle in LA, and headlined in Vegas, but one of his favorite gigs is aboard a Disney Cruise. Kids, tweens, teens, and adults alike love his shows, and so do we! Jon was on our infamous March 2020 Panama Canal cruise and end…

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Episode 109 - Adventures Ahead! 19:13

8M ago19:13

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As we continue to deal with damage to our house from a burst pipe, we look forward to better times ahead - and of course those better times are Disney trips! After hours events, bi-costal castle visits, side-to-side cruises… and that’s just the next few months! ---- Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Sea…

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Episode 108 - Adventures in Water Pressure 24:33

9M ago24:33

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Sometimes your peaceful evening watching Fantasia on your home theater is interrupted. In our case Mickey’s adventure with the brooms and buckets came to life and we suddenly had 1500 gallons of water in our house’s second story. Needless to say, this week’s adventure is a little different than our normal fare, but it’s still a good story. Stay dry…

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Episode 107 - A Mostly Merrytime Cruise 1:04:25

9M ago1:04:25

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We were on the Disney Fantasy for a week-long Western Caribbean cruise right before Christmas, and while it was great to see a Disney ship all dressed up for the holidays and spend time with family, there were a few issues and frustrations encountered on our 14th DCL voyage. Would we do it again? You’ll just have to listen in to find out. ---- Adve…

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