This “snack credit” of podcasts is a unique 15-minute Disney podcast hosted by Zeek, Rachel, 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.
NEW THIS SEASON: On Friday nights, please join us and our favorite weekly host, Jerry, for our 90 minute special BTM The Showthat airs live at 10:30pm EST/7:30pm PST on YouTube!
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!
Friday~ BTM The Show – Live at 10:30pm EST/7:30pm PST!
This Week’s Episodes
This week’s episodes include:
Monday~ Mouse Whispers New DVC Resort
Tuesday ~ Tiers That Bring Tears
Wednesday~ Behind Earning Her Ears Authors Carmela & Julianna
Thursday~ Behind The United Kingdom Pavilion
Friday~ BTM The Show
For more details about each episode and to listen, please click here!
Friday, March 11 is the last day to enter to win a Wishes: A Magical Gathering Of Disney Dreamssoundtrack CD. Good luck, everyone!
The Giveaway
Recently I returned from another fun-filled vacation to your favorite place and mine – Walt Disney World! While I was there I did a bit of shopping and picked up some adorable items to giveaway over the next few months. Next up – Wishes: A Magical Gathering Of Disney Dreams soundtrack CD! For fans of Magic Kingdom’s nighttime spectacular Wishes, you’ll love being able to listen to the soundtrack right at home!
From now through Friday, March 11, 2016 at midnight, please enter daily to win the Wishes: A Magical Gathering Of Disney Dreams soundtrack CD. 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 as well!
Click image to enter!
The Winner
Please check back on Monday, March 14, 2016 for the announcement of the winner! If you entered to win, be sure to check your email (including your Junk Folder) for a message with the subject line “Wishes: A Magical Gathering Of Disney Dreams soundtrack CD Winner”!
If you will be visiting Walt Disney World around St. Patrick’s Day and are looking for a fun place to celebrate, look no further than Raglan Road Irish Pub in Disney Springs. This year’s Mighty Festival runs from March 11 through March 17.
The Raglan Road Mighty Festival is not your average celebration; this is a weeklong fun-filled bash that is sure to get you in the spirit even if you aren’t Irish! There are performances by Irish bands including The Raglan Roots Coalition, JigJam, Cooney & Ryan, Avi McGourty and The High Road plus some of the best Irish dancers that you’ve ever seen. There is complimentary face painting for the kiddos and lots of giveaways making this an event the entire family can enjoy. And of course, what’s a party without delicious Irish food and a huge selection of craft beers and cocktails.
The Mighty Festival runs from 4pm – 1:30am on March 11, 14, 15 and 16; from 12pm – 1:30am on March 12 and 13; and from 11am – 1:30am on March 17. On St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, guests will be seated on a first-come, first-served basis with a cover charge of $10 for each guest age 18 and older.
Here’s a look at the entertainment schedule:
Schedule Courtesy of RaglanRoad.com
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Looking for a table service place to eat while touring Magic Kingdom during the busy spring season? Well, it looks like we’ll soon be in luck! Beginning March 13, 2016, The Diamond Horseshoe in Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland will be offering a table service option for both lunch and dinner daily.
The meal begins with a Frontier Salad that features assorted greens, tomatoes, onion, roasted corn, and cornbread croutons topped with house-made chipotle-ranch dressing.
For your main entrée, guests can choose from barbecued pulled turkey over cornbread, stewed beef with mashed potatoes, or spit-roasted ham with country beans. Each dish is served with seasonal vegetables.
And for my favorite part of the meal; dessert, diners can select between an apple tart or a campfire brownie.
Soft drinks, tea, coffee and milk are included with your feast. The cost is $33 for adults and $19 for children ages 3 – 9; tax and gratuity are not included. Reservations are now available by calling 407-WDW-DINE or by clicking here.
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Updated April 5, 2016: Disney has announced that the opening of the Animal Kingdom nighttime activities will be delayed until summer of 2016. No official opening date has been released yet. Please check back often, as I will update this post as more information becomes available.
Traditionally Earth Day has always been a big event at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, but this year there will be even more cause to celebrate. On April 22, 2016 Disney will premiere many of its nighttime activities at the park including the highly anticipated Rivers of Light. Here’s everything you need to know courtesy of Disney:
The magic of nature after dark takes center stage at Disney’s Animal Kingdom when the all-new Rivers Of Light waterside show premieres April 22, Earth Day — marking the Walt Disney World theme park’s thrilling transformation from a day-into-nighttime experience.
“Disney’s Animal Kingdom is such a majestic and beautiful park,” said George A. Kalogridis, President of Walt Disney World Resort, “and to now show our guests original stories that reveal the magic of nature and bring this special park to life like never before — makes nighttime at Disney’s Animal Kingdom a can’t miss experience for Walt Disney World guests this summer.”
Disney’s Animal Kingdom will transition from a day-into-night theme park, aglow with wondrous new nighttime experiences and entertainment celebrating marvels in nature, epic storytelling, innovative effects, and a festive street party. Across the park, guests can experience long-time favorites such as Expedition Everest, DINOSAUR, and Kali River Rapids with more time to enjoy them into the night.
“Rivers of Light”
After the sun sets, guests will gather waterside for the majestic nighttime jewel, “Rivers of Light.” This illuminating musical experience celebrates the magic of animals and humans and the natural world with a blend of performers, floating lanterns and theatrical animal imagery.
On the natural stage of Discovery River, guests will marvel as a timeless custom comes to life before their eyes in a stirring performance. The ceremony begins with the arrival of a pair of mystical hosts, two complimentary forces who come to the river bearing gifts of light. They set out from the shore on elaborate lantern vessels, engaging in a dramatic dance of water and light to summon the animal spirits. With these storytellers as guides, the wonders of “Rivers of Light” unfold, building to a magnificent finale with bursts of light as animal images soar to the heavens– signifying the ancient belief that when animals passed from one world to another they danced in the sky and became beautiful rivers of light, according to Michael Jung, Creative Portfolio Director, Walt Disney Imagineering.
To create “Rivers of Light,” Imagineers and Disney Creative Entertainment partnered with experts including award-winning master designer Michael Curry, whose Disney Parks contributions include “Finding Nemo: The Musical” and “Disney Festival of Fantasy parade.” Film composer Don L. Harper created the soaring musical score for the nighttime show which also includes an original song by noted composer Mark Mancina. Disney also collaborated with the award-winning filmmakers at Disneynature to bring never-before-seen footage, telling dramatic and compelling stories from the animal world to the show.
Here’s a sneak peek for you:
The Tree of Life Awakens
Nearby on Discovery Island the area will come alive each night with a celebration filled with music and dance. The theme park’s iconic Tree of Life will undergo extraordinary “awakenings” throughout the evening as the animal spirits are brought to life by magical fireflies that open a window into the body of the tree, revealing colorful stories of wonder and enchantment.
Kilimanjaro Safaris after Dark
Each evening, the popular Kilimanjaro Safaris daytime experience is artfully bathed in the look of sunset with special lighting allowing guests to explore and enjoy this attraction well into the night. During the expedition guests can now enjoy the wildlife at night, and may discover two new species: African wild dogs and hyenas.
Harambe Wildlife Parti/Discovery Island Carnivale
When the sun sets, the popular Village of Harambe will become a hot spot with the new Harambe Wildlife Parti. Here, “party animals” can dance alongside local street musicians and entertainers, partake in exotic foods and libations and explore the diverse wares of village artisans and merchants. And the new Discovery Island Carnivale will captivate guests with lively music, spirited dance, vibrant costumes, and tasty culinary creations, spreading from one end of the island to the other.
Tiffins Signature Restaurant
In addition to the masterful new entertainment offerings beginning this summer, guests will enjoy Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s newest eatery, Tiffins. Open for both lunch and dinner, this new signature dining experience will celebrate the art of traveling and include waterfront views from both indoor and outdoor seating areas. “Tiffin” is an Indian English word meaning midday meal or type of container used to carry food while traveling.
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