Tales From The Mouse House

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Thought you guys would enjoy this photo from the D23 Expo....
http://www.talescast.com/Site_4/Tales_Photos/Pages/D23_2011.html#31

[Geekyfanboy]

Love the pictures thanks for sharing

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Welcome to Episode 25 of Tales From The Mouse House - Disneyland Podcast, and boy howdy is it a BIG episode! We cover a lot of stuff, including our recent visit to the 2011 Disney D23 Expo in Anaheim, California!

On this packed episode, we discuss some interesting things from around our house, including a slithery visitor and some pretty intense heat; our recent D23 adventure including a run down of the panels and sights we experienced.

But don't feel like this is an all D23 episode though! We also review a couple of brand new attractions and some awesome places to strap on the old feed-bag at the Disneyland Resort, and offer up some great tips. PLUS...we make a very special announcement or two!

As always, we love hearing from you. You can send your comments, feedback or whatever you want to share to talespodcast@cox.net, leave us voicemail on the Hotline at 304-TALES23, or leave feedback an ratings for the show in iTunes. We have a new podcast logo too, so why not let us know what you think?

Podcast Promos Played:
* Out Of Range
* Confessions Of A Fanboy
* Waffle On

Thanks for tuning in and allowing us into your homes. We love bringing you some of our Disney Magic! Take care and remember...
....Make It A Mickey Day! ~~Al & Joyce

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Not too late to get your iTunes ratings in! :)

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Welcome to Minnie MouseCast 12! On this special episode, we chat with our good friend and Twitter pal, Nicole Siscaretti. Nicole had an interesting experience recently when she decided to visit Disneyland AND Disney World...on the SAME DAY! Sounds like fun huh? Well...Nicole has some fun and interesting things to share about her whirlwind trip, the 2011 D23 Expo, and more. PLUS, she brings a Special Guest to chat with us too. 

As always, if you'd like to share a magical story with us, or just say hi, you can send us an email to talespodcast@cox.net, leave us voicemail on the Hotline at 304-TALES23, or leave feedback and ratings for the show in iTunes. We'd LOVE to hear from you. You can also follow us on Twitter @talespodcast, or LIKE us on FaceBook, just search for Tales From The Mouse House Podcast 

Thanks for tuning in and make remember...
"Make It A Mickey Day!" ~~~ Al & Joyce

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Welcome to Episode 26 of Tales From The Mouse House  - A Disneyland Podcast! On this BIG show, we have not one, but TWO great interviews to share with you. Recently, we "sat" down and chatted with our new sponsor, Randy Crane from Mouse Ear Vacations to find out just who he is and how much he really loves Disneyland.

We also had the incredible honor of interviewing an amazing artist who has one of the most inspirational stories we've ever heard. And what makes Noah's story even more magical is that he has a wonderful partnership with the Walt Disney Company that has led him to some great stuff like...well, you'll have to tune in to find out!

We also review a couple of great places to get your feed on at the Disneyland Resort, review two of our favorite attractions and share some Tips to help you enjoy your Disneyland Resort Vacation.

Promos Played on This episode:
* Confessions Of A Fanboy
* Waffle On
* Take Him With You

As always, if you'd like to contact us, you can send us an email to talespodcast@cox.net, leave us voicemail on the Hotline at 304-TALES23 and even leave us some wonderful feedback in iTunes! And while you're there, how about rating the show? That way we'll be easier to find.

Thanks for giving us a listen and remember...
"Make It A Mickey Day!" ~~~ Al & Joyce

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Hey gang, we started a new video series on our Tales From The Mouse House Podcast called "Through The Eyes Of The Mouse: Relaxing At The Disneyland Resort". The first installment is on YouTube:
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The second is available at www.talescast.com, or in iTunes. Just search for Tales From The Mouse House Disneyland Podcast!

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Welcome to episode 27 of Tales From The Mouse House - Disneyland Podcast! What an awesome show we have for you this time.

On this episode, we share some of the latest Disneyland Resort news, like some awesome new additions walking around the Resort, an attraction that's not for the motion-sick prone in the Attraction Reviews, a wonderful place for Barbecue in Food Reviews and share an awesome interview with our good friend Suz Broughton on the brand new Aulani Resort in Hawaii. PLUS, our sponsor Randy Crane from Mouse Ear Vacations reveals the winner of the $25 Disney Gift Card.

Thanks for tuning in, we really appreciate you! If you'd like to contact us, you can send us an email to talespodcast@cox.net, leave us voicemail on the hotline at 304-TALES23, or leave comments on our Twitter account @talespodcast, or FaceBook page, just search for Tales From The Mouse House.

Take care and until next time...
"Make It A Mickey Day!" ~~~ Al & Joyce

**Podcast Promos Played**
- Take Him With You
- Confessions Of A Fanboy
- Out Of Range
- Fringecasting

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Welcome to Episode 28 of Tales From The Mouse House - Disneyland Podcast! And HAPPY HALLOWEEN! On this episode, we have an extended Host Chat segment to discuss our most recent visit to the Disneyland Resort, for the Halloween season! What an awesome visit. We discuss some of the things we loved and, well, some of the things we found a little less than Magical.

We also cover a couple of awesome Halloween themed attractions (Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy and Mickey's Halloween Party), some awesome places to get your dessert on and a couple of amazing Hidden Treasures. Plus a special shout out to the Sweeper Train crew. What an fun event THAT was!

Special note - starting with our next episode, we'll be changing our format just a bit. You'll have to tune in here to find out! Also, we're listed on Stitcher Radio now! Just visit www.stitcher.com and search for Tales From The Mouse House - Disneyland Podcast!

As always, thanks so much for inviting us into your homes, or cars, or wherever you listen! If you'd like to contact us, you can send us an email to talespodcast@cox.net, leave us voicemail on the Hotline at 304-TALES23, leave us feedback in iTunes or leave comments for us on our Twitter account @talespodcast. Heck, you can even find us on FaceBook, just search for Tales From The House House - Disneyland podcast!
And why not check out our new blog site at www.talespodcast.blogspot.com for some awesome stories?

Take care and remember....
---"Make It a Vampire Mickey Day!" Al & Joyce

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So, I decided to check the downloads of Tales From The Mouse House since we switched to DreamHost.com. Now, we started our podcast in May of 2010, but in Dec. of 2010 switched over to DreamHost. So...since Dec. 2010 we've hit 113,021 downloads! I know that may not seem like a lot but for us, we're pretty jazzed!! :)

[Dangelus]

That's great!

Out Of Range is on Dreamhost and I've just taken a look and it seems I may have more listeners than I thought! :)

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Dan, that's what I like about DreamHost. It's a great ego booster! Just when I think no one's listening and thinking, maybe it's time to call it a day, I see the numbers! :)

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Episode - 29            Nov. 27, 2011

Welcome to Episode 29 of Tales From The Mouse House - Disneyland Podcast! Happy Thanksgiving!! On this episode, we regale you with our Turkey Day adventures, review an awesome attraction and a truly filling place to get your grub on! Our wonderful sponsor Randy Crane from Mouse Ear Vacations also joins us again, this time to share some amazing details on a brand new Adventure every Disney fan will love! Plus, we've got TWO awesome trivia contests for you with TWO AWESOME giveaways! You'll have to tune in for details!!

As always, thanks so much for inviting us into your homes, or cars, or wherever you listen! If you'd like to contact us, you can send us an email to talespodcast@cox.net, leave us voicemail on the Hotline at 304-TALES23, leave us feedback in iTunes or leave comments for us on our Twitter account @talespodcast. Heck, you can even find us on FaceBook, just search for Tales From The House House - Disneyland podcast!
And why not check out our new blog site at www.talespodcast.blogspot.com for some awesome stories?

AND, we're listed on Stitcher Radio now! Just visit www.stitcher.com and search for Tales From The Mouse House - Disneyland Podcast!

Take care and remember....
---"Make It a Mickey Day!" Al & Joyce




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[Bromptonboy]

You guys see this bit of news?
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/disney_world_srich_kid_outrage_zTBA0xrvZRkIVc1zItXGDP

They are 1 percenters who are 100 percent despicable.

Some wealthy Manhattan moms have figured out a way to cut the long lines at Disney World — by hiring disabled people to pose as family members so they and their kids can jump to the front, The Post has learned.

REUTERS
Rich moms shamelessly hire disabled tour guides so their kids can cut long lines.
The "black-market Disney guides" run $130 an hour, or $1,040 for an eight-hour day.

"My daughter waited one minute to get on 'It's a Small World' — the other kids had to wait 2 1/2 hours," crowed one mom, who hired a disabled guide through Dream Tours Florida.


Dr. Wednesday Martin, social anthropologist who discovered scheme.
"You can't go to Disney without a tour concierge,'' she sniffed. "This is how the 1 percent does Disney."

The woman said she hired a Dream Tours guide to escort her, her husband and their 1-year-old son and 5-year-old daughter through the park in a motorized scooter with a "handicapped" sign on it. The group was sent straight to an auxiliary entrance at the front of each attraction.

Disney allows each guest who needs a wheelchair or motorized scooter to bring up to six guests to a "more convenient entrance."

The Florida entertainment mecca warns that there "may be a waiting period before boarding." But the consensus among upper-crust moms who have used the illicit handicap tactic is that the trick is well worth the cost.

Not only is their "black-market tour guide" more efficient than Disney World's VIP Tours, it's cheaper, too.

Disney Tours offers a VIP guide and fast passes for $310 to $380 per hour.

Passing around the rogue guide service's phone number recently became a shameless ritual among Manhattan's private-school set during spring break. The service asks who referred you before they even take your call.

"It's insider knowledge that very few have and share carefully," said social anthropologist Dr. Wednesday Martin, who caught wind of the underground network while doing research for her upcoming book "Primates of Park Avenue."

"Who wants a speed pass when you can use your black-market handicapped guide to circumvent the lines all together?" she said.

"So when you're doing it, you're affirming that you are one of the privileged insiders who has and shares this information."

Ryan Clement runs Dream Tours Florida with girlfriend Jacie Christiano, whom the rich Manhattan mom indicated was her family's guide.

A working phone number for Christiano couldn't be found, and Clement refused to put The Post through to her. A message left on Facebook was not immediately returned by Christiano.

Clement denied that his gal pal uses her disability to bypass lines. He said she has an auto-immune disorder and acknowledged that she uses a scooter on the job.

Disney did not return repeated requests for comment.