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🎙️ The Mickeyphile Podcast — Episode 242

Disney Fantasy Concierge, Merrytime Magic, and Muppets on the Case

We’re setting sail on the Disney Fantasy and bringing you along for a cruise recap that somehow managed to be equal parts luxury, holiday chaos, and Muppets.

In this episode, we break down our Merrytime Cruise experience while staying in a 1-Bedroom Concierge Suite, because once you go Concierge, it’s very hard to go back. From Broadway-style entertainment to island stops that deserve their own fan clubs, this sailing had a lot to talk about.

🚢 In This Episode, We Cover:

• What it’s really like staying Concierge in a 1-Bedroom Suite on the Disney Fantasy
• Sailing during a Merrytime Cruise (decorations, vibes, and festive chaos)
• All three Broadway-style shows and which ones truly delivered
• Island days at Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay
• A full day at sea to eat, relax, and question our life choices
• The Midship Detective Agency—with a Muppets twist—because Disney said “let’s get weird”

Was it magical? Absolutely.
Was it extra? Without question.
Was there snark? You already know.

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The Mickeyphile Podcast — Episode 241: Disneyland at 70: Disneyland Hotel and “Same but Different” Rides

We’re back with another chapter in our ongoing celebration of Disneyland’s 70th Birthday—because after five nights, endless snacks, and enough California rain to qualify as a water feature, clearly we weren’t done yet.

In this episode, we dive deeper into our stay at the historic Disneyland Hotel, where nostalgia reigns supreme and the carpet patterns are… a bold artistic statement. We also revisit our attempts to enjoy nighttime entertainment that was, once again, completely drenched. Magical? Yes. Dry? Absolutely not.

We continue our quest for the full 70th Key and MagicBand+ activities, also known as “collect them all even though our feet are staging a protest.” From charming classics like Alice in Wonderland and Snow White’s Enchanted Wish, to the “same but different” versions of our Walt Disney World favorites—Pirates of the Caribbean, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and Peter Pan’s Flight—we break down what surprised us, what confused us, and what made us question our internal theme-park GPS.

Plus, we sprinkle in updates about the Holidays at Walt Disney World and a few other bits of Disney news that caught our eye this week.

All that—and whatever else we manage to get distracted by—on Episode 241 of The Mickeyphile Podcast.

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In Episode 240 of The Mickeyphile Podcast, we share a full Disneyland 70th Anniversary trip report filled with ride reviews, food highlights, MagicBand+ interactions, unexpected weather adventures, and our complete experience completing the Disneyland 70th Key challenge. If you're planning a Disneyland vacation or love Disney trip recaps, this episode is packed with helpful insights and plenty of laughs.

We spent five nights at Disneyland Resort during the 70th Anniversary celebration, staying in a historic on-property hotel with classic Walt-era charm. Along the way, we tested the MagicBand+, tackled the 70th Key collectible activity, explored the parks in nonstop rain, and ate our way through iconic Disneyland snacks and meals.

This episode also includes a quick roundup of the latest Disney news and updates to keep you informed on what's happening across the Disney parks.

What We Cover in This Disneyland Trip Report:

• Disneyland 70th Anniversary celebration highlights
• Full review of the Disneyland 70th Key activity
• MagicBand+ at Disneyland – how well it works & what you should know
• Ride experiences, attraction notes & tips
• Disneyland food reviews and must-try snacks
• Staying at a historic Disneyland Resort hotel
• How rain affected our trip (and why we had to buy raincoats!)
• Nostalgia talk — yes, we’re still missing Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom
• Current Disney news and park updates

Who This Episode Is For:

• Disneyland trip planners
• Disney parks fans
• MagicBand+ users
• Disney collectors
• Theme park lovers
• Anyone looking for a detailed Disneyland trip review with personality

🎧 Listen to Episode 240 now for our full Disneyland 70th Anniversary trip review, tips, stories, and Disney updates — all with the classic Mickeyphile humor.

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