In this episode, Aaron and Riley recap Aaron's recent trip to Disneyland with friends. Aaron shares his impressions of introducing first-time visitors to Disneyland and compares it to Walt Disney World. They also discuss some of the new areas like San Fransokyo in Disney California Adventure.Next, they dive into a discussion of the Disney theatrical releases of 2023. Elemental emerges as Aaron's favorite while Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 stands out as Riley's top pick. They debate the pros and cons of various films and discuss trends in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.The episode concludes with Riley plugging his Geeky Stoics project and an invitation from Aaron to check out the return of Doctor Who on Disney+. Be sure to follow Mouse and Castle on social media and check out geekystoics.com for more great Disney and philosophy content!Contact Info-mouseandcastle@gmail.com-@mouseandcastle-https://mouseandcastle.simplecast.com/

[0:00:01] Aaron and Riley discuss the new live-action Little Mermaid remake starring Halle Bailey as Ariel.[0:09:01] They talk about the new songs written for the film by Alan Menken, including Prince Eric's solo song "Wild Uncharted Waters" and King Triton's song "Impossible Child".[0:14:11] They debate the merits of the new songs and whether they added anything meaningful to the story.[0:18:32] They discuss the casting choices, with Riley liking Halle Bailey as Ariel and Melissa McCarthy as Ursula but Aaron feeling Javier Bardem as King Triton was a miss.[0:22:56] They touch on the box office performance of the film and debate whether live-action remakes are suffering from oversaturation or if the pandemic has changed audience behavior.[0:35:55] Overall, they agree the film had some creative high points but also some flaws, and Disney needs to find a balance between remakes and original stories going forward.

Summary:Intro to Episode 66. 0:01Revenge of the Sith mems.Intro to the episode. 1:47Star Wars talk might sneak into this episode.What qualifies as a Disney adult?Aaron shares his thoughts on being considered a Disney adult.Aaron talks about the question of whether or not he considers himself a Disney adult.Star Wars fandom is our escape. 7:48The podcast is representative of our Disney fandom.Star wars and disney fanship.The flood of clickbait articles on Disney attendance.Disney World declining attendance this summer.Is Disney’s declining attendance a good thing? 10:37How Disney is becoming a luxury brand.The cost of Disney is increasing.Disney is in a wake-up call.Aaron's take on Disney's financial constraints.Inflation vs. Inflation vs inflation. 14:50Inflation and the cost of Disney tickets today.The value of Disney World.Rethink ticketing across all parks.Reduce fees for parks.Disney Resorts to Politics. 18:09Staying on property at Disney is expensive.The classic Bonnet Creek."Maintaining the brand value of accessibility and accessibility."The political climate at Disney.Why Disney has a loyal fan base.The brand value of Disney.Disney’s recent political stances. 25:17Disney's recent political stances and how people felt about it.Yacht Club's theming.Highlights of staying at the Yacht Club. 27:40Nautical-themed, simple touches like navy blue curtains and constellations.The highlights storm-along bay.How Disney has cracked down on park-to-parking at its parks.How the design of the yacht and beach clubs works together.Renting a boat to go fishing at Disney. 33:32Disney is repainting and doing a ton of stuff.Fishing is the eighth level of Disney.The Pina CoLAVA. 35:42The raspberry puree is a tart and tangy infusion into a typically sweet drink.The tartness of the raspberries is what makes it so refreshing. YumThe one-night stay at the yacht club.Paradise Pier, Disneyland.Plugs. 42:45s and Jedi: Fallen Order review - https://thisistheway.substack.com/

In this episode of Mouse and Castle, we dive into the world of Disney's live-action remakes, exploring the hits and misses of these modern adaptations of beloved classics. Join Riley and Aaron as we discuss the best remakes that successfully recaptured the magic, like Cinderella, and Beauty and the Beast. We'll also delve into the ones that fell short of expectations, like Dumbo and Mulan.  Finally, we'll share our hopes and concerns for the future of Disney live-action remakes and upcoming projects like The Little Mermaid and Snow White!

Riley and Aaron recount their best and worst of Disney in 2022.Movies + Disneyplus + Parks!

Riley and Aaron Break down the big breaking bob broadcast!

We don’t talk about Chapek: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/09/business/disney-peter-rice.html?searchResultPosition=5https://www.cnbc.com/2022/06/28/disney-board-votes-to-extend-ceo-bob-chapeks-contract-by-three-years.htmlDoes Aaron have feelings about Bob 2.0?Riley has thoughts on Disney revenue… “The Parks, Experiences and Products segment reported revenue of $7.2 billion in Q1 FY 2022, rising 101.6% from the year-ago quarter. The segment posted operating income of $2.5 billion, a significant improvement from the operating loss of $119 million in Q1 FY 2021. The segment accounts for about 33% of Disney’s total revenue and about 62% of total operating income.” https://wdwnt.com/2022/06/adventures-by-disney-private-jet-trip-sold-out/Presales for the trip opened on June 20 for previous Adventures by Disney Guests who have traveled on three or more adventures, previous Adventures by Disney Guests, and on June 24 for Golden Oak residents.Seventy-five tickets were available for this 24 day adventure. Guests will stop at every Disney Park across the world as well as three additional landmarks: the Taj Mahal, the Pyramids of Giza, and the Eiffel Tower. The real-life Soarin’ adventure will fly out on July 9 and return on August 1.https://www.wate.com/news/whats-in-disneys-5000-star-wars-cocktail/Why Pricy Disney events are a good thing… https://www.polygon.com/23191458/splash-mountain-new-name-disney-world-disneyland-opening-datehttps://wdwnt.com/2022/06/breaking-walt-disney-world-cancels-brightline-high-speed-rail-station-at-disney-springs/Contact Infomouseandcastle@gmail.com@mouseandcastlehttp://www.mouseandcastlepodcast.com

Show Topics:-Star Wars Celebration 2022 Review https://www.thepopverse.com/star-wars-celebration-2022-coverage-roundup-Star Wars nite at Disneyland  -Rapid-fire:-Man interrupts Disneyland Paris Proposal https://deadline.com/2022/06/disneyland-paris-employee-interrupting-theme-park-marriage-proposal-1235038476/amp/-Live-action Pinocchio Trailer review: https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/disneys-all-new-live-action-pinocchio-to-premiere-on-disney-day/

We catch up after a long hiatus and recap some of our recent Disney trips. Includes reviews of Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, Avengers Campus, Harmonious, Disney Enchantment, and more!

Episode Notes:https://wdwnt.com/2021/08/disney-hotel-occupancy-rates-dropping-fast-as-guests-cancel-walt-disney-world-vacations-due-to-florida-covid-19-cases/Aaron’s thoughtshttps://people.com/movies/jungle-cruise-sequel-in-works-at-disney-with-dwayne-johnson-and-emily-blunt-returning-report/Riley’s Reviewhttps://wdwnt.com/2021/08/breaking-4-new-walt-disney-world-annual-pass-tiers-announced-with-pricing-available-next-month/Most Overrated at WDW!

On this episode of Mouse & Castle...Disney Genie, Genie+, and Lightning Lane news. We give our thoughts. We have a lot of thoughts.Galactic Starcruiser prices have been announced. It is worth it? Will we go?We discuss our general excitement for the new things coming to Disney World including the Space 220 restaurant and the Harmonious nighttime spectacular.

On this episode of Mouse & CastleEvidence points to Disney World making changes to the FastPass systemEarly park entry and extended park hours for Disney Resort guestsMore Disney World  resorts openingIn-person runDisney races are returningOur thoughts on LucaRiley recaps his July 4th trip to Disney World

We welcome Bethany Blanton to the show to give us her review of Avengers Campus. We also review Cruella and discuss if the Disney experience is getting too expensive.https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2021/06/09/disney-may-soon-charge-for-something-its-been-giving-away-decadeshttps://www.wdwinfo.com/walt-disney-world/boo-bash-should-cost-more-than-disney-after-hours-heres-why/https://insidethemagic.net/2021/06/boo-bash-tickets-issues-kc1/

Riley's review of the Disney Aulani resort in HawaiiAaron tries to talk Riley out of joining Disney Vacation ClubSome discussion around the latest Disney earnings callDisney Parks beginning to lift some COVID restrictions

On this episode of Mouse & Castle:Aaron shares why a shorter Disney trip may be better Aaron gives his review of the food he ate while at the Epcot Flower & Garden FestivalWe discuss the proposed expansion to the Disneyland Resorthttps://mouseinfo.com/2021/03/disneylandforward-a-third-gate-theme-park-expansion-a-closer-look-at-the-concept-art/Disneyland to open reservations later this month!Tom Brady visits Disney World. Riley gives a little history of the Super Bowl/Disney connection

Topics: Grand Floridian review -Worth the $$? Only as a rare splurge -Service during COVID was fine but limited, no valet parking grounds, rooms, and views -beautiful + convenience to Magic Kingdom Skyliner experience The Food -Flame tree bbq - (mobile food ordering) -Pulled pork sandwich 4/5 -Baked Mac and cheese 5/5 -Regal eagle smokehouse -brisket sandwich 4/5 -Ronto wrap 5/5 -Surely Sarlacc 5/5 -Neil Patrick Harris crazy pricey tequila cocktail - 4/5 also $21 -Corn dog nuggies - 4/5 -Raya mighty mist -tasty, but ugly lol -Cone of sweetness 3/5 -Joffrey's Mission to S’mores - a lot -3/5 New rides/experiences: -Winnie the Pooh -Tomorrowland Speedway -Gorilla falls/meerkats/Doctor Dan jealousy Disney hack! -Budgeting for Disney - The gift card technique -Decide what to prioritize -Mobile ordering compatible

Show Topics/Stories How Is The Walt Disney Company Really Doing? | the disney food blog https://buff.ly/2N1cCK1 Disney California Adventure Park to debut ticketed food and entertainment event in March; 1,000 employees to return to work https://buff.ly/37jfqZD Top 10 Rides!! Riley’s: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Q144H_wrc_rbymkmLdQE80uP7n-uuF6g6hZmjBzDvj4/edit#gid=0

Show Topics/Stories Riley’s latest Disney Experience Festival of the Arts Castle paint job Overall thoughts on pandemic Disney Disneyland annual passes ripped away https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2021-01-14/disney-annual-pass-disneyland https://insidethemagic.net/2021/01/disneyland-annual-passholder-optimism-ba1/ Tom Holland featured in new Spider-Man attraction video https://insidethemagic.net/2021/01/tom-holland-spider-man-ride-ba1/ Disney World ending Magical Express service and Extra Magic Hours for hotel guests https://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/the-daily-disney/os-et-disney-ends-extra-magic-hours-magical-express-bus-20210111-n74artglrffcvkvnrh6nptx4e4-story.html

Disney Investors Call: https://nerdist.com/article/disney-investor-day-highlights-2020-star-wars-marvel/ https://mickeyblog.com/2020/12/11/everything-we-learned-about-disney-during-investor-day/ Some highlights hybrid live-action animated feature called Chip N’ Dale: Rescue Rangers starring John Mulaney and Andy Samberg Live-action Lion King prequel new live-action retelling of Pinocchio, starring Tom Hanks and directed by Robert Zemeckis. Sparkles their first-ever animated series for Disney+: Baymax!, Zootopia+, Tiana, and Moana. Encanto takes you to Colombia, where a magical family live in a magical home. Directed by Byron Howard and Jared Bush, co-directed and co-written by Charise Castro Smith, and music written by Lin-Manuel Miranda. also coming in 2022: Lightyear. This movie tells the definitive story of the human Buzz Lightyear that the toy is based on. And Chris Evans is voicing Buzz. Beauty and the Beast prequel starring Gaston. Luke Evans will return to portray Gaston with Josh Gad back as his adoring sidekick ABC’s “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration” https://buff.ly/3hw5D6r Disney Cruise Line Reveals Never-Before-Seen Video of its Next Ship: The Disney Wish https://buff.ly/3o8zLHm ‘Ratatouille’ Fan Gets Sneak Peek of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT https://buff.ly/3rzH2lH https://thepointsguy.com/guide/new-disney-world-attractions-2021/amp/ https://www.disneytouristblog.com/new-next-disney-world-rides/#:~:text=With%20more%20in%20the%20coming,instead%20now%20coming%20in%202021.

Aaron and Riley catch updates on the parks from the 2020 IAAPA Expo: Virtual Education Conference. Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Josh D’Amaro gave Disney fans many hopeful glimpses into attractions, as well as new Disney Park updates that we can expect in the future. Fireworks Briefly Back at Magic Kingdom https://insidethemagic.net/2020/11/fireworks-testing-magic-kingdom-tm1/ Disney Attraction Toys at McDonald’s https://insidethemagic.net/2020/11/disney-world-mcdonald-happy-meal-toys-ad1/ Anticipated Park Updates https://insidethemagic.net/2020/11/disney-park-updates-ad1/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xapQWA17vAQ&feature=youtu.be https://insidethemagic.net/2020/11/space-220-epcot-rwb1/ https://insidethemagic.net/2020/11/ride-vehicle-spider-man-web-slingers-ad1/ https://insidethemagic.net/2020/11/cosmic-rewind-track-kc1/ Top Ten Streamed Shows on Disney+ After a Year https://insidethemagic.net/2020/11/top-ten-shows-disney-plus-mr1/