Behind The Magic Podcast Recap May 2 – May 6, 2016

Welcome to Season 5 of Behind The Magic Podcast!

This “snack credit” of podcasts is a unique 15-minute Disney podcast hosted by Zeek, Rachel, Jerry and myself. Every day Monday through Thursday you can join us for entertaining Disney information, discussions, guests, games, and more. We’ll be surprising you each and every day with our funny stories and Disney insider knowledge. And of course, we’ll also keep you up-to-date on all of the latest Disney news and gossip.

Here’s a quick peek at what you can expect each day:

  • Monday ~ Mouse Whispers Mondays with all of the latest Disney gossip and rumors!
  • Tuesday ~ Topical Tuesdays with exciting Disney discussions!
  • Wednesday ~ With Us Wednesdays with celebrity guests from around the Disney Universe!
  • Thursday ~ Theme Park Thursdays with fun information, facts, and stories about the parks!

This Week’s Episodes

This week’s episodes include:

  • Monday ~ Mouse Whispers Blizzard Beach

For more details about each episode and to listen, please click here!

We hope you enjoy our show!

Remember Magic YOUR Band MagicBand Skins Giveaway

A must-have Disney World vacation accessory!

Remember To Enter Daily To Win

Remember to enter daily to win a pair of Green Circuit Board and a pair of Space MagicBand Skins from now through Friday, May 13 at midnight. Good luck, everyone!:)

The Review

Recently I arranged with Tracy at Magic YOUR Band to review their MagicBand Skins. If you aren’t familiar with this product, these adorable decals attach directly to your Disney World MagicBand creating your own personalized look.

Tracy asked me to pick out a MagicBand Skin that I liked as well as try out their online design tool for this review. My youngest son was excited to test the product with me so he choose the two piece “Slice of Pizza” design to go on his orange MagicBand. I decided to try putting my DisneyWorldEnthusiast.com logo on a skin for my red MagicBand. I was amazed at how easy Magic YOUR Band’s editing system worked. In a matter of minutes, I had a background selected and my logo in place and looking great! Then my son and I eagerly waited for our MagicBand Skins to arrive. Just as promised, they arrived in about a week.

We opened our delivery to find our MagicBand Skins nicely packaged and looking gorgeous! The first thing that struck me was how bright and vibrant the colors appeared. Upon further inspection, the MagicBand Skins looked perfectly cut and well made. Next up was getting them on our MagicBands.

The process was much easier than I thought it would be. I spent a few minutes watching the installation video on their site and then gave it a try. I found the skins to be very forgiving and I was able to lift them and adjust them until they were just right. Once I had the MagicBand Skins where I wanted, I went back over them pressing down firmly to make sure they were in place. It only took a couple of minutes until our MagicBands were looking quite magical!

My son and I wore our MagicBands with the Magic YOUR Band Skins throughout a recent Disney World trip. They held up beautifully to ten days filled with pool time, attractions, and rain. We can’t wait to wear our new favorite Disney accessory on our next Walt Disney World vacation!

Here’s all of the important information that you’ll need to get yourself a MagicBand Skin:

  • MagicBand Skins are available for purchase on MagicYOURBand.com.
  • They range in price from $6 to $8 each.
  • They offer special pricing when you purchase multiple MagicBand Skins in one order. Buy two to five and save 15%. Buy six to nine and save 25%. Buy ten or more and save 33%.
  • They come in one piece (that covers the center MagicBand Mickey) or two piece (that shows the center MagicBand Mickey) styles.
  • They have over 100 ready-made designs available including adorable holiday varieties!
  • You also have the options of personalizing one of their designs or creating your own with their easy-to-use online editing tool.
  • MagicBand Skins are fully waterproof. They hold up in the shower, pool, and a Florida rain storm!
  • The MagicBand Skins are easy to apply and remove if you want to change-up your look. They even have a handy video to show you how!
  • The Skins have no effect on how the MagicBand works. Your band will still be fully functional.
  • Magic YOUR Band is located in the United Kingdom and offers free international shipping on all orders.
  • The average delivery time is 7 days from the date of postage. You can upgrade to 2 business day FedEx International Priority Shipping for an additional fee.

The Giveaway

Interested in getting a MagicBand Skin of your own? Well, you’re in luck! From now through Friday, May 13, 2016 at midnight, please enter daily to win a pair of Green Circuit Board and a pair of Space MagicBand Skins. Just click the image below and follow the instructions to be entered into the giveaway. Be sure to take advantage of the bonus entries, and please tell your friends and family to enter too!

Click image to enter!

Can’t wait and need a MagicBand Skin right away?
Please click this link to purchase one today!

Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire Debuts In June

Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire 1

If you are one of the many fans that has been missing Walt Disney World’s “Dream Along with Mickey” show, good news is on the horizon. Disney has announced that the new show “Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire” will be premiering on the Cinderella Castle stage at Magic Kingdom in June! Here’s everything you need to know courtesy of Disney:


Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire 2“Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire” brings to the stage fantastic costumes, lively dancing, special effects magic and memorable musical moments, including the original song “On This Day” by songwriters Brendan Milburn and Valerie Vigoda (“Toy Story: The Musical,” “Tinker Bell: Secret of the Wings”).

In the show, Mickey and his troupe of Merry Makers have been preparing to host a joyous festival and have ventured far and wide to invite friends from other lands to join their celebration. From the Land of the Bewitching Bayous, Goofy has invited Tiana, Naveen and Louis to add a little spice of New Orleans jazz to the party. From the Land of the Enchanted Woods, Donald Duck brings some new friends he met at the Snuggly Duckling, and Daisy introduces us to her special guests, Rapunzel and Flynn. Finally, Mickey shares a surprise with Minnie, as he has traveled to the Land of the Mystic Mountains to invite Olaf, Anna and Elsa, who contributes a blast of her icy magic. It all culminates in a grand dance, as the Merry Makers invite all their new friends to join in the fun on this special day in Magic Kingdom Park.


501 WaysHeading to Disney World soon?

If you are planning a vacation to Disney World, be sure to check out these valuable resources to help you save time and money:

Are you excited to see “Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire”?
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Hanging Out With Mouse Rants

Mouse Rants

Are you a frequent podcast listener and Disney fan? If so, you’ve probably heard of the outrageous Mouse Rants podcast hosted by Jerry Skids and Simone DeMilo. This hilarious duo of fellow Disney fanatics record uncensored and unapologetic weekly shows about all things Disney. Nothing, and I mean absolutely nothing, is off-limits with this pair as they rant against everything imaginable including fellow podcasters, Disney Facebook groups, each other, and of course, their experiences in the parks. What makes these two qualified to voice their opinions? Well, they are both frequent visitors to Walt Disney World, and at one time they each have worked for the company; Jerry as a Cast Member and Simone in New York City.

Last week, I had the nerve-wracking experience of sitting down with Jerry, Simone and fellow guest, Kate Smith, to record an episode of this shocking show. Despite recording the family friendly Behind The Magic Podcast weekly with Jerry, I knew this would be a completely different animal, and I was right. No holds barred and virtually unedited, we spent over two hours ranting and raving about the rudest and most entitled guests that visit Walt Disney World. Here’s the full description of our episode:

Mouse Rants 2Episode 65: Kittens Hangin’ Out With Rude Guests (feat. Kristi Fredericks & Kate Smith)

This week, Jerry & Simone get together with friends, fellow podcasters and Disney connoisseurs, Kate Smith and Kristi Fredericks to talk about awful, disgusting, self-centered, entitled guests in the parks. Tune in as our guests take it further than we did in Episode 5, talking about protein spills and other bodily functions, complete slobs, Wizard of Oz, veal, and bad parenting. Come check out the Degenerate side of these ladies you have never seen before…ONLY on Mouse Rants!

If you are a fan of shows like Tosh 2.0, then you’ll appreciate this podcast, if not, please consider carefully before listening. Remember Mouse Rants contains explicit adult content and language. It is intended for an 18 years of age and older audience, and could be offensive to some listeners. You can head over to Mouse Rants by clicking here to listen to our episode. Put your kids in bed and your headphones on; we hope you enjoy the show!

Mouse Rants Frozen ExtravaganzaIf you loved this episode and are looking for more, be sure to check out my favorite: Mouse Rants Frozen Extravaganza! This incredible two-hour musical features sensational talent from around the Disney universe, was written and edited by Jerry Skids, and directed by Simone DeMilo. This show is also intended for an adult audience, please do not be fooled with Frozen in the title, this is not for children. Again, put those ear buds in and enjoy, by clicking here!

Look for another new musical by the Mouse Rants gang coming to you later this year. I would love to give you more details about it, but first, it is a very complicated story, and second, I’m kind of scared of what Jerry would do to me if I shared too much information! Just kidding, sort of… Anyway, I will tell you that I am very excited to have a role in the upcoming show, but that’s all I can share for now. You can follow Jerry over on Twitter @JerryTheSkids for all of the latest information about Mouse Rants!

501 WaysHeading to Disney World soon?

If you are planning a vacation to Disney World, be sure to check out these valuable resources to help you save time and money:

Are you a fan of Disney podcasts? Have you checked out Mouse Rants yet?
Please leave a comment; I would love to hear from you!

Star Wars Fun This Summer At Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Star Wars Weekend

May the 4th be with you!

Are you a Star Wars fan planning a visit to Walt Disney World this summer? If so, you are in luck, because Disney is adding several amazing new experiences for guests to enjoy. Here’s everything you need to know, courtesy of Disney:


In the galactic wake of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, new Star-Wars-themed experiences shift into light speed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

  • The next generation of Star Wars-themed fireworks shows, “Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular,” will premiere this summer with new themed fireworks, lasers, special effects and video projections of characters and scenes from the complete saga, all set to the iconic score of the film series.
  • The live stage show “Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away” debuted April 4, celebrating iconic moments from the Star Wars saga with live vignettes featuring popular characters such as BB-8, Kylo Ren, Chewbacca, Darth Vader, and Darth Maul.
  • The March of the First Order Stormtrooper procession led by Captain Phasma from the Star Wars Launch Bay to the park’s Center Stage adds menace to the entertainment.
  • The just-opened Star Wars Launch Bay showcases large-scale artifacts and encounters with characters including Kylo Ren.
  • The re-imagined Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple experience also features new characters.
  • At Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, guests buckle up for an enhanced high-speed journey with new Force Awakens characters and a visit to Jakku.

501 WaysHeading to Disney World soon?

If you are planning a vacation to Disney World, be sure to check out these valuable resources to help you save time and money:

What Star Wars experience are you most looking forward to this summer?
Please leave a comment; I would love to hear from you!