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Started With A Mouse
by John and Kathy Hill
Two lovers of Disney bringing you all the latest news, information and everything in between.
Episodes
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Episode 78 - WU, WU, WU, KENNY WU! Our Interview With Justin Wong of The Mighty Ducks!
We have been eluding to this interview for quite some time and we finally got to talk to the one and only, Justin Wong, aka Kenny Wu from The Mighty Ducks series! Justin was in The Mighty Ducks - D2 & D3 and will be making his appearance in Mighty Ducks: Game Changers in this weeks episode! He so...
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Episode 77- Olivas, Disney Capacity Increasing?, Falcon and the Winter Soldier and Game Changers Recap
In this episode Kathy and John Talk about the fact that Disney Might be increasing capacity for the summer months, Also we have another food review with Olivas at Old Key West Resort. We also Do our Weekly Recap of the 2 New series on disney+ Dont Forget to subscribe, rate and review us on all...
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Episode 76 - Paradiso 37 Review and Universal Studios Mardi Gras!
We had the opportunity to hang out with some of our great friends - Joe, Jess and James over the last few days. We ate at Paradiso 37 and gave our honest review of it and the experience we had. We also talk about our times at Universal Studios Mardi Gras and the foods and drinks that we have had....
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Episode 75 - Abandoned River Country
In this episode, John dives deep into the Old River Country. Disney has not released much in regards to why River Country ever failed or anything further; but John gives us the scoop of what exactly he knows. We also have our weekly segments of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier as well as The...
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Episode 74 - The Mighty Ducks, More Marvel and a Little Game!
Kathy has finally watched The Mighty Ducks Trilogy!!!! We get her opinion of all of the movies, who some of her favorite characters are and if she's looking forward to the new series! We also discuss last weeks episode of Falcon and The Winter Soldier! And a little bit of lightheartedness with a...
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Episode 73 - Our Top 5 Marvel Movies
We finally finished all of the Marvel movies!!! John and I were able to finish the last of the Marvel movies and wanted to give you our honest opinion on all of them. And with that, we haven't done a Top 5 or 10 in awhile, so we thought this was the perfect time to bring it back! Do our top picks...
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Episode 72 - Our Disney Trip and Reviews of Teppan Edo and Garden Grill!
John and I were fortunate enough to be able to stay on property last weekend at Wilderness Lodge - Boulder Ridge Villas! This was made possible by our good friends, Ethan and Jenn, who also invited us to join them at the parks on both Friday and Saturday. We discuss everything we were able to do...
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Episode 71 - Our Interview with Daniel Ross aka Donald Duck!
Welcome to Episode 71 of our podcast - what we are calling our best episode to date! We had the pleasure of speaking with voice actor, Daniel Ross, who is known as Donald Duck on Mickey and the Roadster Racers/Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures! He is also known for his roles as the voice of the...
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Episode 70 - We Finally Talk Marvel and Wandavision, and Some Disney News!
In episode 70, we are finally able to talk about Marvel and Wandavision and so much more! John and I binge watched all of Wandavision within 24 hours which sparked our interest in watching all of the Marvel movies in order. Find out what we think so far of Wandavision, our predictions for the…
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Episode 69 - Which Orlando Theme Park is Doing COVID Best?
We bring back the beloved 10 minutes of nonsense in the beginning of episode 69! John and I dive deep into each of Orlando's theme parks, which we have been to all of them, to discuss which one is dealing with covid the best and which one we'd rather go to right now.Facebook: Started With a Mouse...
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Episode 68 - Should Fastpasses Come Back? And a Couple Dining Reviews for You!
John and I discuss our honest thoughts on the fastpass system and if we believe it should come back or not. As of right now, there are no plans to return to the fastpass system during COVID. We also review 2 dining experiences we had - Trattoria al Forno (again) and Raglan Road! We were able to...
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Episode 67 - Catchup (Every Restaurant We Have Dined at Since October and More!)
Join us in another episode of us explaining everything we have done in the last 3 months. John and I talk about all of the restaurants we have dined at and our honest review of them, the parks we have been to and everything else we have experienced! Let us know if you yourself have been to any of...
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Episode 66 - Talking DVC with Ethan and Joe!
We're finally back from a very long hiatus! We wanted to do a revamp of our previous episode of explaining DVC with a couple of experts at it. In the episode, we discuss the ins and outs, pros and cons and everything in between with Ethan from The Wolf and Wookie Podcast as well as our good…
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Episode 65 - Magic Kingdom and Epcot and a Disney Staycation - Oh My!
It's that time again for our monthly episode! So much has happened in the last 30 days and we can't wait to share it with you! John and I discuss our trips to both Magic Kingdom and Epcot as well as our staycation at Disney! Where do you think we stayed? Listen in to Episode 65 to find out! we…
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Episode 64 - Where We Have Been Around the Orlando Area (and another update)
We're back......again! John and I have been on a hiatus recently with still being new to the area; but we wanted to bring you an episode to explain! We talk about the different Disney themed stores we have been to, the restaurants we've dined at and what the future holds for Started With a Mouse...
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Episode 63 - Chef Art Smith's Homecomin' Review and More of a Life Update!
We're finally home...FOR GOOD! John and I give you a little more of a life update since last time and boy is it a big one! We also discuss how we have felt in Florida in regards to COVID-19 and being at theme parks. We don't have much news yet, but we did review one of the dining experiences we…
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Episode 61 - The Short Rise and Fall of Disney Quest
In episode 61, we discuss exactly what Disney Quest was, why we think it failed and how we believe it could have survived or could survive today. John goes into each floor and what it offered, as well as other prospective locations that failed too. Kathy is back with the news and there is a lot…
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Episode 60 - Disney World Is Reopening!
We finally have the news we've been anticipating: Disney World is reopening....kind of! John and I talk about the ins and outs of the proposed reopening of the parks and resorts that Disney submitted to the Taskforce. This, of course, has to be approved by Orange County Mayor as well as the...
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Episode 59 - Reimagining Disney Movies (Tower of Terror)
We bring you another episode in our series of reimagining Disney movies, except this one takes another turn. We review the "Tower of Terror" movie and go thru the plot, cast, budget, etc. We thought this was going to be us re-envisioning the movie, but it turns out we really actually liked it!…
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Episode 58 - Extinct Disney (Part 1?)
Have you ever wondered what Disney attractions and/or rides were there before some of your favorites and what happened to them? In this episode, we dive deep into 2 of the most interesting attractions we have come across yet. Kathy reviews the Cinderella Castle Mystery Tour in Tokyo, Disneyland…
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Episode 57 - Abandoned Disney (Part 1)
In Part 1 of this new series, we dive into some of the things Disney has just abandoned that you may not even know about. We talk about Treasure Cay (Mowgli's Palace) and Body Wars! John dishes out the history of the island as well as the ride and why exactly they closed in the first place. We...
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Episode 56 - How Will Disney World Reopen?
Kathy and John discuss what they think Disney will need to do in order to reopen once it is feasible. We also talk about the reopening guidelines for Central Florida that were announced today as well as the survey Universal sent out to its annual passholders last week asking about the corona…
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Episode 55 - Disney Music Trivia!
In this weeks episode, John and Kathy battle it out to see who knows more Disney music than the other. It's a close game, but there can be only one winner! We also talk about a little news coming out of Disney this week and give you a few things to do during quarantine!Facebook: Started With A...
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Episode 54 - Magic Kingdom Rides and Attractions and What We Think of Them!
In this episode, we talk about the rides and attractions we love, hate and everything in between. We break down each land in the Magic Kingdom with every ride and attraction and discuss how we feel about them each! We will be doing the other parks in future episodes, so stay tuned!Facebook…
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Episode 53 - Magic Kingdom's 50th Anniversary and What We Think Disney Should Include!
In this episode, we discuss the things we believe Disney should do for the 50th anniversary of Magic Kingdom. We mostly bring back things from the past that we think would work best for the event. Kathy also has a little bit of news this week as Disney has released some information this week...
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Episode 52 - Our "Unofficial" 1 Year of Podcasting (Things We Will Never Take For Granted Again)
Happy 1 year of episodes to us! It has been a wonderful year bringing all of the Disney content we have to our valued listeners! In this episode, John and I talk about once Disney opens back up, some of the things we will NEVER take for granted again. We do get a little off topic and emotional…
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Episode 51 - Frozen 2 Review!
Kathy and John of course have their 10-15 minutes of nonsense and then dive into their reviews of Frozen 2. If you haven't yet seen the movie, there WILL be spoilers! There is no news this week as everything Disney is currently shut down. Join us next week for our official year of...
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Episode 50 - A Lot More Than 10 Minutes of Nonsense and A Little Bit of Disney!
Kathy and John have their typical 10 minutes of nonsense, however, it definitely strings along for a lot longer than 10 minutes. We breakdown our fast food brackets for you in the 40 minutes of nonsense to try and lighten the mood of the mass hysteria that is the world right now. We also talk…
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Episode 49 - Onward Review and LOTS of Disney News!
In Episode 49, John and Kathy finally give their review of Disney Pixar's new movie, Onward. Kathy also dives deep into the news with all of the hysteria of the Coronavirus and everything else Disney. Facebook: Started With A Mouse PodcastInstagram: startedwithamouse_podcastTwitter:...
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Episode 48 - Reimagining Disney Movies (The Haunted Mansion)
This episode John and I discuss the 2003 Disney film, The Haunted Mansion. John dives into the history of the ride of which the movie was based on. I go into what I think they could've done differently, such as the casting. John then tells a snip-it of a reimagined movie of The Haunted Mansion...
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Episode 47 - Is the Disney Dining Plan Worth It? (Mini Episode!)
After "misplacing" the second half of the episode where Derek and Abbie joined us, we are back!!! This is just a mini episode and we will be releasing another episode in the next few days for you guys! In this episode we talk about each level of the Disney Dining Plan, including the new option…
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Episode 46 - Steakhouse 55 Review with Derek & Abbie (Part 1)
We welcome back 2 of our favorite guests, Derek and Abbie, to the show! They give us their honest reviews of what is said to be the best steak on any Disney property, Steakhouse 55. This is Part 1 of their Disneyland trip and breakdown of how that went, so look forward to Part 2 next…
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Episode 45 - Happy Valentine's Day!
In episode 45 of the podcast, John and I create dates for one another in anticipation of Valentine's Day! The first category is unlimited - we could do anything and everything with an unlimited budget and Disney related of course. And the second category was budgeted to under $75 for a Disney...
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Episode 44 - Underrated Disney Movies
John and I create a Top 10 list of the movies that have come out of both Disney and Pixar to which we think are the most underrated. We talk about why we think they are underrated and possible other films that may have overshadowed them in the process. I also discuss the latest news coming out of...
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Episode 43 - Our Disney Bucket List!
We are back to our regular scheduled episodes finally! On this one, John and I talk about what is on each of our Disney Bucket Lists and if we think they are attainable or not. The news is also back as well! Facebook: Started With A Mouse PodcastInstagram: startedwithamouse_podcastTwitter...
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Episode 42 - California Grill Review!
Alas, the last food review episode from our honeymoon that feels like forever ago! John and I discuss the amazing experience and food we received at the Top of The World Lounge at Disney's Contemporary Resort. We also talk about a few Disney updates from the last week. Next week we will be back…
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Episode 41 - Food Reviews...and More!
We're back after another, much needed, hiatus. In this episode we discuss our reviews of San Angel Inn as well as Artist Point. We also talk about our thoughts on the rumor that Disney may be adding prices for Fastpasses. We hope you all had a fun and safe New Year and can't wait to share 2020…
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Episode 40 - The FINAL Part of our Honeymoon and Review of Sebastian's!
In this final episode of our honeymoon, we discuss our trip back to Clearwater, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and an Orlando Magic Game! We then give you in great detail our review of Sebastian's at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort accompanied by all of the food we ordered. Facebook: Started...
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Episode 39 - Wedding/Disneymoon Overview Part 2
We bring you the second part of our epic pre-wedding/wedding/disneymoon trip in this episode! Each day is discussed along with rides, attractions, character meet n greets and food of which we had everyday there. Look forward to the next few weeks of us bringing you our restaurant reviews of the...
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Episode 38 - Wedding/Disneymoon Overview Part 1
We're baaaaaaaaaaaaack! We have missed you guys so very much and couldn't wait to upload this episode! We discuss how our trip, leading up to the wedding, went on this Part 1 of our trip overview. There isn't any news in this weeks episode due to the stories we tell kind of taking over the…
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Episode 37 - The Takeover (Part 2): One Gold Star
On episode 37, Derek, Abbie, and Joe read one-star reviews, as well as getting one of their own! Facebook: Started With A Mouse Podcast Instagram: startedwithamouse_podcast Gmail: [email protected]
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Episode 36 - The Takeover: Disney Horror Films
While John and Kathy are off getting married and having a blast on their Disneymoon, Derek, Abbie, and Joe takeover the Started With A Mouse Podcast and, in the spirit of Halloween, turn some of your favorite Disney films into horror movies!Facebook: Started With A Mouse Podcast Instagram:...
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Episode 31 - Disney DVC 101
The couple gives you all the information needed if you are planning on becoming a DVC member. We discuss which resorts you can buy, the pricing of the points and whether or not we think it's worth it. Kathy also has very little news with everything that came out of D23 last week. Facebook…
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Episode one - Intro
Welcome everyone to started with a mouse podcast.... In this episode Kathy and myself are dicussing our love for disney and our most recent trip to walt disney world !! Enjoy and we hope to bring the disney magic to your every day life !
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Two lovers of Disney bringing you all the latest news, information and everything in between.
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John and Kathy Hill
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