• Episode 135 - D23 2024 Preview
    Jul 29 2024

    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. What are yours? We’d love to hear!

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    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. Opinions are our own.

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    44 mins
  • Episode 134 - A Road Trip to Galaxy's Edge
    Jul 22 2024

    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 vacation again? Give a listen to find out!

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    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. Opinions are our own.

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    50 mins
  • Episode 133 - Donald Has No Pants (Quarterly Disney Report)
    Jul 15 2024

    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!

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    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. Opinions are our own.

    Instagram, Threads, Facebook: @ourmousecapades
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    57 mins
  • Episode 132 - The Victoria & Albert's Experience
    Jul 8 2024

    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 requesting albino caviar and a small peek behind the curtain of the exclusive Club 33 at Disney World!

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    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. Opinions are our own.

    Instagram, Threads, Facebook: @ourmousecapades
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    44 mins
  • Episode 131 - Magical Dreams and Wishes: Comparing DCL's Ship Classes
    Jul 1 2024

    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!

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    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. Opinions are our own.

    Instagram, Threads, Facebook: @ourmousecapades
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Episode 130 - Epcot Festivals
    Jun 24 2024

    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 to special concerts to showcases of talented artists of all kinds, you’re sure to find a festival you’ll want to visit. Why not try them all?

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    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. Opinions are our own.

    Instagram, Threads, Facebook: @ourmousecapades
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    33 mins
  • Episode 129 - A Disney Dream Wedding
    Jun 17 2024

    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 as their honeymoon. Don’t miss this episode, full of memories Erin and Dom are sure to Treasure for a lifetime. For this couple, a Disney wedding was clearly their Destiny.

    PS - Nathan is especially proud of working all the DCL ship names into this episode synopsis. Just humor him, okay?

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    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. Opinions are our own.

    Instagram, Threads, Facebook: @ourmousecapades
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    podcast@ourmousecapades.com

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    54 mins
  • Episode 128 - DVC Resort Review: The Grand Floridian
    Jun 10 2024

    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 restaurants - including the Michelin Star-awarded Victoria and Albert’s. There’s lots to cover, so let's dive in!

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    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. Opinions are our own.

    Instagram, Threads, Facebook: @ourmousecapades
    OurMousecapades.com
    podcast@ourmousecapades.com

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    39 mins