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Dan and Leslie from Addicted to the Mouse are parents of two boys who have fallen in love with Walt Disney World so much that they are moving their family to Orlando to be close to the magic! They often hear friends and family say that Disney is only for kids, but couldn't disagree more. The couple hopes to guide families on ways to experience and enjoy Disney destinations either with or without kids. Disney can be amazing as a couples only destination as well! Join Dan and Leslie as they take you through the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Disney Springs, Disneyland, Aulani, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Vacation Club, and all of the Disney resort hotels. Join them at Addicted to the Mouse for more travel planning advice to some of their other favorite destinations, including Universal Studios and International travel.

Addicted to the Mouse: Disney Podcast | Disney World, Universal, & Cruise Vacation Planning Dan and Leslie Lowry

    • Society & Culture

Dan and Leslie from Addicted to the Mouse are parents of two boys who have fallen in love with Walt Disney World so much that they are moving their family to Orlando to be close to the magic! They often hear friends and family say that Disney is only for kids, but couldn't disagree more. The couple hopes to guide families on ways to experience and enjoy Disney destinations either with or without kids. Disney can be amazing as a couples only destination as well! Join Dan and Leslie as they take you through the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Disney Springs, Disneyland, Aulani, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Vacation Club, and all of the Disney resort hotels. Join them at Addicted to the Mouse for more travel planning advice to some of their other favorite destinations, including Universal Studios and International travel.

    Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point vs Castaway Cay

    Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point vs Castaway Cay

    On today’s Disney Podcast, we are comparing Disney Cruise Line’s brand new island destination – Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point – to DCL’s Private Island that has been around since the beginning – Castaway Cay. From which one has the better food and activities, to which one has the softest sand and bluest water, this is everything you need to know when planning your next Disney Cruise Vacation. Enjoy!







    This episode is sponsored by Fantastical Vacations.  For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in Disney and Universal Vacations, visit https://www.fantasticalvacations.com







    We would love you to join us on Patreon! Thanks so much for supporting the show.







    Thanks so much for listening!  If you like what you hear, please subscribe and catch us every Sunday for the podcast.







    Join us every Sunday and Wednesday evening as we take you to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, on Disney Cruise Line, Universal Studios and everywhere in between!







    We can be found at www.addictedtothemouse.com and be reached at danandleslie@addictedtothemouse.com







    Please also connect with us here:







    Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/addictedtothemouse







    Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/worthmelting4







    Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/AddictedtotheMouse/







    Instagram – https://instagram.com/addictedtothemouse/

    • 1 hr 6 min
    Everything Coming to Disney World for the Holidays in 2024

    Everything Coming to Disney World for the Holidays in 2024

    We are Halfway to the Holidays!! Today we are talking about everything that’s coming to Disneyland and Disney World this Christmas. From an improved Jollywood Nights to the fan-favorite – Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, this is everything you can experience if you’re coming to the Happiest or Most Magical Place on Earth for the 2024 Holiday Season. Enjoy!







    This episode is sponsored by Fantastical Vacations.  For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in Disney and Universal Vacations, visit https://www.fantasticalvacations.com







    We would love you to join us on Patreon! Thanks so much for supporting the show. 







    We also have Addicted to the Mouse Merchandise! You can check it out at https://addictedtothemerch.com







    Thanks so much for listening!  If you like what you hear, please subscribe and catch us every Sunday for the podcast.







    Join us every Sunday and Wednesday evening as we take you to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, on Disney Cruise Line, Universal Studios and everywhere in between!







    We can be found at www.addictedtothemouse.com and be reached at danandleslie@addictedtothemouse.com







    Please also connect with us here:







    Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/addictedtothemouse







    Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/worthmelting4







    Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/AddictedtotheMouse/







    Instagram – https://instagram.com/addictedtothemouse/

    • 32 min
    Massive Changes to Genie+ and Lightning Lane at Disney World Coming Soon

    Massive Changes to Genie+ and Lightning Lane at Disney World Coming Soon

    Yesterday, Disney announced a major overhaul to Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lanes coming next month. On today’s Disney Podcast, we are going through all of the changes, when to expect them, and everything you need to know about how to skip the stand-by lines on your next trip to Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Enjoy!







    This episode is sponsored by Fantastical Vacations.  For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in Disney and Universal Vacations, visit https://www.fantasticalvacations.com







    We would love you to join us on Patreon! Thanks so much for supporting the show.







    We also have Addicted to the Mouse Merchandise! You can check it out at https://addictedtothemerch.com







    Thanks so much for listening!  If you like what you hear, please subscribe and catch us every Sunday for the podcast.







    Join us every Sunday and Wednesday evening as we take you to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, on Disney Cruise Line, Universal Studios and everywhere in between!







    We can be found at www.addictedtothemouse.com and be reached at danandleslie@addictedtothemouse.com







    Please also connect with us here:







    Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/addictedtothemouse







    Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/worthmelting4







    Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/AddictedtotheMouse/







    Instagram – https://instagram.com/addictedtothemouse/

    • 55 min
    Dark Universe – Universal Orlando Resort’s Newest Land Coming to Epic Universe in 2025

    Dark Universe – Universal Orlando Resort’s Newest Land Coming to Epic Universe in 2025

    On today’s Podcast, we are diving into Universal Orlando Resort’s most recent news about Dark Universe – one of the five amazing lands coming to Epic Universe in 2025. Themed to classic Universal Monsters like Dracula, Frankenstein’s Monster, the Wolf Man, Mummy, and more – Dark Universe will be for guests of all ages. We’re talking all about the amazing rides, experiences, characters, and food, you’ll find here when Epic Universe opens in Orlando next year. Enjoy!







    This episode is sponsored by Fantastical Vacations.  For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in Disney and Universal Vacations, visit https://www.fantasticalvacations.com







    We would love you to join us on Patreon! Thanks so much for supporting the show.







    Thanks so much for listening!  If you like what you hear, please subscribe and catch us every Sunday for the podcast.







    Join us every Sunday and Wednesday evening as we take you to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, on Disney Cruise Line, Universal Studios and everywhere in between!







    We can be found at www.addictedtothemouse.com and be reached at danandleslie@addictedtothemouse.com







    Please also connect with us here:







    Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/addictedtothemouse







    Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/worthmelting4







    Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/AddictedtotheMouse/







    Instagram – https://instagram.com/addictedtothemouse/

    • 30 min
    Disney News and Disney Cruise Line Bookings Open Into Spring 2026

    Disney News and Disney Cruise Line Bookings Open Into Spring 2026

    On today’s Podcast, we are catching up on all the Disney News. From new Summer offerings to all 2025 and Spring 2026 Disney Cruise Line sailings are being released to book next week. Enjoy!







    This episode is sponsored by Fantastical Vacations.  For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in Disney and Universal Vacations, visit https://www.fantasticalvacations.com







    We would love you to join us on Patreon! Thanks so much for supporting the show.







    Thanks so much for listening!  If you like what you hear, please subscribe and catch us every Sunday for the podcast.







    Join us every Sunday and Wednesday evening as we take you to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, on Disney Cruise Line, Universal Studios and everywhere in between!







    We can be found at www.addictedtothemouse.com and be reached at danandleslie@addictedtothemouse.com







    Please also connect with us here:







    Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/addictedtothemouse







    Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/worthmelting4







    Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/AddictedtotheMouse/







    Instagram – https://instagram.com/addictedtothemouse/

    • 41 min
    Disney’s Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point | Our Inaugural Cruise Trip Report

    Disney’s Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point | Our Inaugural Cruise Trip Report

    On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking all about our experience over the last seven days sailing on the Disney Fantasy and going to not only Castaway Cay, but Disney Cruise Line’s brand new island destination – Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point – twice! We had such an amazing experience and can’t wait to share everything with you. Enjoy!







    This episode is sponsored by Fantastical Vacations.  For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in Disney and Universal Vacations, visit https://www.fantasticalvacations.com







    We would love you to join us on Patreon! Thanks so much for supporting the show.







    Thanks so much for listening!  If you like what you hear, please subscribe and catch us every Sunday for the podcast.







    Join us every Sunday and Wednesday evening as we take you to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, on Disney Cruise Line, Universal Studios and everywhere in between!







    We can be found at www.addictedtothemouse.com and be reached at danandleslie@addictedtothemouse.com







    Please also connect with us here:







    Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/addictedtothemouse







    Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/worthmelting4







    Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/AddictedtotheMouse/







    Instagram – https://instagram.com/addictedtothemouse/

    • 1 hr 1 min

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