Welcome to The Main Street Mouse Weekly Podcast Show #190 for June 16th, 2025

On this episode:

Adventures in Florida Living:

• Tuesday - Magic Kingdom: HOT
• Friday – Dinner with friends
• Saturday – Universal Orlando

Updates on Attractions

• Tom Sawyer Island / Lilly Belle Riverboat – Closing July 7th
• Boneyard at Animal Kingdom Closing Sept 2
• Starlight Parade Debuts July 20
• Test Track Opens July 22
• Hall of Presidents still waiting on a date

Park & Entertainment News:

• 2025 Disneyland Halloween: Oogie Boogie Bash Details
• Disney Halloween Decor Now Available at Lowe’s
• New Spaceballs Movie Coming 2027, Mel Brooks Reprising Role
• Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ Debuts 7/ 21 Disney Jr. and 7/22 Disney+
• HHN Resurrects the Infamous Jason Voorhees in an All-New Haunted House, “Jason Universe”
• Disney “Zombies 4” New Music Video Out Now!
• Lewis Pullman to Star With Dad, Bill Pullman in Spaceballs 2
• The Landmark AI Copyright Battle: Disney & Universal Sue Midjourney Over Character Infringement
• Test Track presented by General Motors Reopening Date
• Celebrate Cirque du Soleil’s 41st Anniversary at Disney Springs
• Reservations Now Open for Bourbon Steak Orlando at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
• BREAKING: The Boneyard at Animal Kingdom Closing Date

Discussion:

• Name 5 things in the “Disney Bubble” that people love, but you don’t necessarily understand why?

Question for Michele:

This question came in from Amee in Michigan and she asked, “If you had ever been given the opportunity to talk to Walt Disney what would you ask him or talk to him about?”

Have a question you want me to ask Michele on the show? Email me at Scott@TheMainStreetMouse.com and I will ask it.

If you would like to submit a question or show idea to Michele for her Daydream Believing Podcast that comes out on Thursdays, email her at Michele@TheMainStreetMouse.com

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Scott & Michele Atwood

Welcome to The Main Street Mouse Weekly Podcast Show #189 for June 9th, 2025

On this episode:

Adventures in Florida Living:

• LPA Orders
• Raglan Road Media Event
• Buc-ees
• Friends get together

Updates on Attractions

• Muppets Courtyard is Closed
• Hall of Presidents/Test Track getting close to reopen

Disney News:

• BREAKING: Coming Soon to Walt Disney World Piston Peak National Park
• Closing Date for Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island, MK
• Lunch is a new kind of “happy hour” at Raglan Road Irish Pub
• New Comedy ‘ELECTRIC BLOOM’ The Journey to Stardom
• BREAKING: Disneyland Resort Future Expansion Plans
• Disney Store -Now Featuring Mickey & Minnie Pumpkins
• The Disney Encanto Collection is Coming Soon
• Saying Goodbye to Muppets Courtyard & More – My Thoughts
• Disneyland 70th Anniversary Merchandise Online Now

Universal, Other Attractions, Pop Culture & More:

• Closing Date for Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Orlando
• Prime Video’s Hit Series “Fallout” Blasts Its Way into HHN

Discussion:

• With all the construction currently going on in all parks, do you think it’s a good time to visit Walt Disney World or would you wait till things are completed?
• What would you do? Let’s say, Imagineering came to you and said, “Michele we know you would love to ride the Tangled attraction Rapunzel’s Lantern Festival that is located at Tokyo DisneySea. We want to bring that to the Magic Kingdom, but what ride do you think we should take out to put that one in?

Question for Michele:

This question is from Hannah Prokop and she asked, “What is the best nonfestival snack at Epcot?”

Have a question you want me to ask Michele on the show? Email me at Scott@TheMainStreetMouse.com and I will ask it.

If you would like to submit a question or show idea to Michele for her Daydream Believing Podcast that comes out on Thursdays, email her at Michele@TheMainStreetMouse.com

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Scott & Michele Atwood

Welcome to The Main Street Mouse Weekly Podcast Show #188 for June 2nd, 2025

On this episode:

Adventures in Florida Living:

• Epic Universe
• Family Tragedy
• Birthday at Kennedy Space Center
• Memorial Day
• Disney Hollywood Studios Media Event and Cool Kids Summer
• Hollywood & Vine
• Disney Springs Outing
• Cracker Barrel Chat

Upcoming Media Events:

• Raglan Road Thursday

Disney News:

• Cute! Stitch Crash Lands at Disneyland for 70th Celebration
• New Rooms at Port Orleans French Quarter
• First Look at “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After”
• New Lilo and Stitch Snacks at Disney Parks
• Breaking- Disney Starlight Nighttime Parade Start Date Announced
• Everything Known About “Disney Starlight”
• The Savannah Bananas Visited Disneyland Today!
• Disney Springs Flavors of Florida: Dates & Details
• Disneyland 70th Nostalgic Bites Inspired by Vintage Foods
• Freeform’s 30 Days of Disney Starts This Sunday
• New Adult Lounge, GEO-82 Opening at Epcot Soon!

Universal, Other Attractions, Pop Culture & More:

• My Epic Review of Universal Epic Universe
• Closing Date for Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Orlando
• Also, teaser for HHN 2025 was put out and it’s for Five Nights at Freddy's is coming in a whole new way to this year's Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights in both Hollywood and Orlando.

Discussion:

What are 5 Disney Movies you haven’t seen?

Question for Michele:

This question is from listener Carol Matthews who has been a long time listener and she asked, “What guest behavior at the parks is a pet peeve of Michele’s?”

Have a question you want me to ask Michele on the show? Email me at Scott@TheMainStreetMouse.com and I will ask it.

If you would like to submit a question or show idea to Michele for her Daydream Believing Podcast that comes out on Thursdays, email her at Michele@TheMainStreetMouse.com

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Scott & Michele Atwood

Welcome to The Main Street Mouse Weekly Podcast Show #187 for May 19th, 2025

On this episode:

Adventures in Florida Living:

• Full recap of our trip to Disneyland for the 70th Anniversary Celebration
• Saturday – A Dream is a Wish – Michael James Scott and the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra at Dr. Phillips Center

Upcoming Media Events:

• Epic Universe Media Event 5/19-22
• New Shows at DHS 5/26 & 5/27

Disney News:

• Disney’s ‘Create Your Own Headband’ Experience Now Online!
• Old Navy – New Disney Americana Collection!

Universal, Other Attractions, Pop Culture & More:

• News will be coming out this coming week about Universal’s Epic Universe so stay tuned to The Main Street Mouse on the website as well as the social media channels

Question for Michele:

This question is from listener Traci T. and she asked, “If she (Michele) could be put in charge of any division of Disney, ie, theme parks, cruise lines, media/entertainment... which one she want to take over and what would she change or improve.”

Have a question you want me to ask Michele on the show? Email me at Scott@TheMainStreetMouse.com and I will ask it.

If you would like to submit a question or show idea to Michele for her Daydream Believing Podcast that comes out on Thursdays, email her at Michele@TheMainStreetMouse.com

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Scott & Michele Atwood

Welcome to The Main Street Mouse Weekly Podcast Show #186 for May 12th, 2025

On this episode:

Adventures in Florida Living:

• Wednesday – Enzo’s Hideaway
• Thursday – Universal Studios

Upcoming Media Events:

• Disneyland 70th Media Event 5/13-15
• A Dream is a Wish: Michael James Scott – 5/17
• Epic Universe Media Event 5/19-22
• New Shows at DHS 5/26 & 5/27

Disney News:

• Disneyland Turnstiles Upgraded to New Entry Gates
• Ahoy! New Details from the Pirates of the Caribbean Tavern
• New Maleficent Annual Passholder Magnet Info
• Disney’s Snow White Coming to Digital, Blue-ray and DVD
• Summer Magic Tickets Now on Sale for Florida Residents
• Breaking: Disney Announces New Theme Park, in Abu Dhabi
• Sold Out LEGO Walt Disney World Castle is back!
• Baby Animals at Animal Kingdom Shine for Mother’s Day
• Foodie News! New Bites at Disneyland Hotels This Summer
• New Disney World Candy Trash Cans Containers
• 2025 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Details
• Breaking! Info for Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival 2025!
• NEW Lilo and Stitch Cosmetics from ColourPop!

Universal, Other Attractions, Pop Culture & More:

• Have a Blast at Kennedy Space Center – Review
• Expanded Universal Studios Store Now Open at CityWalk
• First Animals Swim into SEA LIFE Florida at LEGOLAND®

Question for Michele:

With us leaving tomorrow for Disneyland to cover the 70th Anniversary Media Event, what is something we haven't done or something you look forward to seeing when we are out there?

Have a question you want me to ask Michele on the show? Email me at Scott@TheMainStreetMouse.com and I will ask it.

If you would like to submit a question or show idea to Michele for her Daydream Believing Podcast that comes out on Thursdays, email her at Michele@TheMainStreetMouse.com

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Scott & Michele Atwood

Welcome to The Main Street Mouse Weekly Podcast Show #184 for April 28th, 2025

On this episode:

Adventures in Florida Living:

• Thursday – Italy Pavilion Food Event
• Friday – Disney Springs

Upcoming Media Events:

• Disneyland 70th Media Event 5/13-15
• Epic Universe Media Event 5/19-22
• New Shows at DHS 5/27

Disney News:

• New Disney Tangled Cosmetics from ColourPop
• Star Wars May the 4th Foodie Guide 2025, Disney Parks
• Details, Discounts for Disney V.I. PASSHOLDER Summer Days
• Returning! Marvel Day at Sea and Pixar Day, Disney Cruise Line in 2026
• How to Plan the Perfect Disneyland Vacation
• New Churros Coming to the Disneyland Resort
• Disneyland, Alaska Airlines “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Flyer”
• Did You Know? Jojo Siwa Auditioned for Live Action Tangled
• New Toy Story Jessie Spirit Jersey at Disney Springs
• New “Cars” Merchandise at Walt Disney World
• More Fun Food Items New at the Disneyland Resort
• Moana 2 & Inside Out 2 In New Production of Disney on Ice
• Just Announced: GEO-82 Menu and Opening Date

Universal, Other Attractions, Pop Culture & More:

• Epic Universe! Our Epic day at Universal’s New Park!

Question for Michele:

This one comes from Hannah Prokop. She asked:

We are going to the beach in June and decided to drive to MK for one day. I have never been to Disney for only a day! How do I make the most of the day? My son is 2 and it will be my son, husband and myself. I just want to be able to be present and enjoy the day without being sad it’s only for a day as one day at Disney is better than no days at Disney!

Have a question you want me to ask Michele on the show? Email me at Scott@TheMainStreetMouse.com and I will ask it.

If you would like to submit a question or show idea to Michele for her Daydream Believing Podcast that comes out on Thursdays, email her at Michele@TheMainStreetMouse.com

TMSM Sponsors:

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For all your travel needs, if you are going to Disneyland or want to take a Royal Caribbean cruise, MEI/Mouse Fan Travel can help you and best part, their services are 100% free to you. https://mousefantravel.com/mainstreetmouse

Our Official Stroller/Scooter Partner Kingdom Strollers can help you with a rental. They will deliver the item to your resort or rental home and pick it up at the end of the rental. They have support staff to assist you at any time.

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Thank you for listening,

Scott & Michele Atwood