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From Walt Disney World to Hawaii, Bryce and David have traversed the globe for this week's episode of Mouse House Weekly. First David gives us a much anticipated review of Disney's Jollywood Nights at Disney Hollywood Studios. Bryce then discusses everything Aulani as he recaps his honeymoon at Disney's Hawaiian Resort on Oahu. This episode touches…

They say to be careful for what you ask, because you just might get it. In “The Star Beast”, both Donna Noble and the 14th Doctor may have to learn that the hard way. With David Tennant as the 14th Doctor, Catherine Tate reprises her role as Donna Noble. And straight from the Baker era […] The post DB – 60th Special – The Star Beast appeared first …

This is another great episode on this roller-coaster of Fringe episodes as we near the incredible season finale! This time, we are returning to the topic of Cortexiphan subjects as we meet a new one - James Heath, and we are joined by Marianne this week as we discuss this episode so obviously inspired by the board game and film Clue! We discuss the…

In May of this year the final installment of the original Star Wars Trilogy, Return of the Jedi, turned 40 years old. We've previously taken a look at A New Hope when it turned 45 and The Empire Strikes Back when it turned 40. So it's only proper that we complete our trilogy on this beloved trilogy. We talk about our first memories, the legacy of t…

Over the years, numerous talented actresses have provided the voices for these beloved Disney Princesses. These actresses have not only lent their voices but also contributed to the characterization and emotional depth of the Disney Princesses, making them memorable and cherished by audiences of all ages. But what do we know about the amazing women…

We are so excited to finally be talking about this phenomenal episode of Fringe - the highly anticipated episode in which we finally get the story of how and why Peter was abducted from the Redverse. When last we left our heroes, Olivia’s “glimmer” ability kicked in just before she and Peter went on their very first date, leading her to realize tha…

The Disney parks are arguably the most popular and successful theme parks in the world, but the question is, why? What makes these parks stand out among the others to make them so popular? In this episode, both Blake and JJ are discussing their reasoning for why they believe Disney parks stand out amongst other theme parks similar to them. They dis…

Do you love fan theories as much as we do? If so, this episode is for YOU! The internet is full of fan theories about Disney films, so we decided to choose a few of them and share whether or not we think they could be true. Is Boo from Monsters, Inc. the witch from Brave? Do all the Pixar movies take place within the same universe? Did Nemo and Moa…

Many Hollywood legends spent time in The Twilight Zone, and this month we look at two of the largest legends in Hollywood history with Robert Redford and Dennis Hopper. Redford's season 3 appearance with Gladys Cooper has him portraying the role of the death angel escorting her character to the afterlife. Meanwhile, Hopper's season 4 role is one of…

We have finally arrived where Fringe is arguably at its absolute best, a block of episodes that even the showrunners referred to as a “rollercoaster.” Olivia’s Cortexiphan ability comes back into play in this episode when she travels to the titular Jacksonville, Florida where the Cortexiphan trials took place. She must confront fear on so many leve…

Bryce and David are back to talk about two recent Disney projects. Once Upon a Studio was released last week on Disney+ and premiered on The Wonderful World of Disney. This phenomenal short showcases the worlds of Disney Animation and Bryce and David discuss all the easter eggs and emotional beats of the short. During their second segment, Bryce an…

Disney has been remaking their cinematic classics for many years now. These remakes have gained popularity in recent years and are part of Disney's strategy to capitalize on their extensive catalog. Disney remakes serve several purposes. They allow Disney to introduce classic stories to a new generation of audiences, often with updated visuals and …

Join us this week for our discussion of “The Bishop Revival” as we unpack a little bit of the Bishop family history in this very purple episode about a Nazi scientist who somehow has not aged since the 1940s and is carrying out deadly experiments to advance the Nazi agenda. It’s an episode with a fascinating fringe science behind it, and we dive in…

One of Disney fans’ favorite parts of the Halloween overhaul at Disneyland is the Nightmare Before Christmas retheme for Haunted Mansion. There have been a few other attraction rethemes, but what if there were more across the parks? In this episode, both Blake and JJ are discussing potential rethemes for different attractions across Disneyland and …

Halloween season is here and it's time to watch some Disney Halloween movies! Tim Burton first offered up the story of "Frankenweenie" as a live action short-film in 1984. However, in today's episode, we're covering the longer stop-motion animation version from 2012. Last year around this time, Disney Plus premiered "Werewolf by Night" directed by …

We are rediscovering what lies below this week on the show, which includes a seemingly sentient virus that comes from ten miles underground, the feelings that are obviously blooming between Olivia and Peter, and Walter’s long buried secret. We discuss dialogue that we may or may not have caught the significance of back in 2010 and our thoughts abou…

The Twilight Zone is no stranger to close encounters between various aliens and humans. Sometimes those encounters are fun or silly, other times they reveal some of the darker realities of our humanity. This month's episodes fall into that latter category with "People Are Alike All Over" from season 1, and "Stopover in a Quiet Town" from season 5. …

David is back from another trip to WDW as well as a great relaxing time on the new Disney Wish. David gives us the highlights from Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, which he was a first time visitor to. David's journey on the Wish will give you the overall experience of cruising with an infant. Bryce and David also cover a huge announcement ab…

In their final episode for MHW, Ben and Erica look back at how their magical adventure began, what it was like to be part of the show, some of their favorite podcast episodes and Disney memories during this time, and how they like to say "See You Real Soon" at the end of a Disney vacation. Plus, they discuss their favorite announcements from D23. B…

Join us as we journey to the fictional small town of Edina, New York and look through its Johari Window! Joining us this week is special guest Robert who co-hosts Entering the Fifth Dimension (a podcast about The Twilight Zone) with Darrell, who shares how the theme of this episode and its title resonate with him. You’ll also hear from regular feed…

During Disneyland’s construction, Walt grew tired of making the long commute between Burbank and Anaheim and decided he would build himself an apartment right inside Disneyland. Today, a guest can take a unique tour and visit this iconic apartment. A dedicated tour guide leads guests up and down Main Street USA, telling stories about Main Street US…

Pixar used to be a studio that could bring in some huge profit for Disney, but ever since the pandemic, with some of Pixar’s films going directly to Disney+, and with Pixar’s recent films debuted in theaters being a massive disappointment, Pixar has been a larger discussion recently. With Pixar being big in Blake’s mind, he’s gone ahead and created…

We are finally back to the main season 2 storyline in “Grey Matters,” an episode that gives us quite a lot to think about when it comes to Walter, so we are not only excited to be talking about this episode but are also very excited to have Mark joining us as a co-host! This episode (properly) introduces us to Thomas Jerome Newton, arguably the big…

Since it was released in 1955, Lady and the Tramp has been one of Disney's most beloved classics. So we cooked up a plate of spaghetti and meatballs, watched Lady and the Tramp, and sat down to give you a review of our experience. How does the movie hold up today? What about the warning Disney issues to viewers before the movie, where can you find …

Over the course of the 5 season run of The Twilight Zone many episodes touched on religious themes. We've already looked at episodes like, "The Hunt," "The Obsolete Man," and "The Howling Man," for example. This month we take a look at two episodes which, for better or for worse, are very on the nose with their religious themes. First up is "The Gi…

After 9 long months it is finally Football Season! The Walt Disney Company over the years has crossed over to the world of sports many times. The number one thought is probably coming to you in the form of ESPN, the Disney owned sports media company. But what about all the other links? From football movies, television, and even the occasional Disne…

“Snakehead” ended up calling for a lot of discussion around the overarching themes and messages of Fringe, discussion that we probably hadn’t been expecting, and we are so excited to bring this conversation to you! Listen as we nerd out over this stand-alone but very beautifully written episode. We share enthusiasm around the gross-out factor of th…

With record breaking heat in Orlando this summer, Walt Disney World has been HOT! The temperature isn't the only thing heating up though, so are the opinions of park goers. This week Ben and Erica breakdown an article by Mark Wilson titled, "Disney World is Hell." We follow the article and discuss The Heat, The Digital Platform and The Cast. What c…

For years people have discussed the many fantastic food options offered inside the Disney theme parks, but the food is not the only thing they do well. There are many well-crafted drinks found throughout the parks. Disney parks offer a wide variety of drinks that cater to all tastes and preferences; from refreshing classics to unique concoctions, t…

“August” is undoubtedly a favorite amongst the Fringe fandom, and it’s no wonder why. It’s a beautiful episode with a powerful message about love and how it makes each of us important. It also offers up so many clues regarding Peter’s past while still, in traditional Fringe fashion, asking new questions. Join us as we reflect back on this episode, …

As some of you may know, Blake really likes movies. And, more than that, he likes researching and learning more facts about those films. So Blake has put together a fun movie-guessing game, using some knowledge that Blake has gathered for some of these movies. For this movie-guessing game, Blake will be giving Darrell 5 types of hints for the movie…

It's been said that magic is just science that we don't understand yet. While we're not sure if that's a suitable explanation for the kinds of magic on display in this month's episodes, we certainly had a magical time discussing them. First up is "Dust" from season 2. Written by Rod Serling and directed by Douglas Heyes, it tells the story of a dus…

Ten years. Over 200 episodes. Great fans. Amazing friendships. It all comes down to this episode where we finally thank our moms (yes we forgot to do it on stage)! Also, we owe it all to a great TV Mom of our time for taking out bad guys, evil corporations, corrupt governments and entertaining us for over a decade! The post BLE229 – Thanks Mom! – P…

Today we’re going to be your non-ghost hosts and take you on a virtual behind-the-scenes tour of The Haunted Mansion attractions at Disneyland and The Magic Kingdom, so you can more deeply enjoy and appreciate all they goodies they’ve packed into the new Haunted Mansion movie. We haven’t seen the movie yet so there won’t be any spoilers, but we wil…

This episode is kind of a special one for us because of how much we love Cameron Monaghan’s work on Gotham, so we are so excited to share this discussion with you! Tune in as we share our favorite moments from this “myth-alone” episode and our memories of whether or not we picked up on the twist before it was revealed. We also share how, even thoug…

It's the middle of a great theme park day at Disney World and you really need some "chill time." Bryce welcomes Bryan to the show as they talk about the best places at Disney to rest your legs, sit in the A/C, or even take a full on nap. Beat the heat this week on Mouse House Weekly. The post Chillin’ at Disney World appeared first on Golden Spiral…

We have finally come to the end of the road for Raymond Reddington and Task Force 836! It has been a long decade of catching criminals, guessing at Raymond's Identity but in the end does any of it matter if you were just trying to live the best life you possibly could? The post BLE228 – SERIES FINALE – #00 Raymond Reddington appeared first on Golde…

Horse back riding, fishing, and swimming with dolphins are just a few of the things you probably didn't know you could do at Walt Disney World. This week Ben and Erica share their favorite things to do in WDW that are off the beaten path. Whether it's just to get a break from the crowds, or wanting to create some unique Disney memories, this episod…

Arthur Hudson finally has his smoking gun and task force 836 is about to be put to, well, task. Hudson and team call a meeting with the Attorney General which leads to a summons for Cooper and Panabaker. What happens next is what is a shock to many especially airplane pilots around the world! The post BLE227 – S10E20 – Arthur Hudson appeared first …

Fringe gives us yet another case of the week with no apparent ties to the overarching mythology, so how do we feel about this one? Listen as we share our thoughts on this Fringe episode which… isn’t quite as down to earth as what we had come to expect. We talk about our favorite moments from the episode such as Broyles’ wholesome interaction with t…

After a very, very long time of waiting, the fifth and true finale to the Indiana Jones franchise has finally been released to theaters. With JJ continuously being hyped for this movie for years on end, we had to do an episode focused on the new film and our thoughts on it, from a diehard Indy fan, and from a more casual viewer of the films. JJ and…

There is no rest for the wicked especially when the wicked is Red. He assembles the league of wannabe FBI peeps and Ressler to inform Cooper and the team that a top secret report is about to be stolen and if successful, will put the entire world on the brink of Nuclear War The post BLE226 – S10E19 – Room 417 appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- E…

Carol Burnett was recently honored on her 90th birthday for her lifetime of work in film and television. Her talent was recognized early in her career, and Rod wrote an episode especially for her with season 3's comedy, "Cavender is Coming." Before Martin Landau became famous for his work on Mission Impossible, he starred in two Twilight Zone episo…

Let’s face it, nearly everybody loves Disney! Disney trivia can be a lot of fun. Like, what year did Mickey Mouse make his debut? In Finding Nemo, what's the name of Nemo's mother? Or In "Toy Story", what color is Andy's cowboy hat? But, how much do you know about Disney? In this week's episode of Mouse House Weekly Rachel and Jeremiah are joined o…

Two warring families are being targeted by an assassin that is able to use your allergies against you. As the next generation of the families work with red to get to the bottom of the attack, Red works with the task force to find out what is really going on so he can make Agnes's recital in time. The post BLE225 – S10E18 – #182 Wormwood appeared fi…

Although it sort of abandons the overarching mythology again and gives us what is more or less a standalone story, “Dream Logic” is still a strong episode of Fringe, giving us some great character moments and symbolism. We (Chris and Darrell) share our thoughts about this episode and what we first thought about it vs. what we think now. We share ou…

A first trip to Disney World is always an epic event. Bryce returns from Disney World after a great trip with his two boys Jack (10) and Ellis (6). Not only do Jack and Ellis give some very honest feedback about the trip, but Bryce also gives an in depth look into traveling to WDW with young boys. The discussion is full of tips and tricks to manage…

It's party game time! In this "Would Your Rather" meets "Mad Libs" style game, Colby and Darrell take turns pulling random questions from a hat and then choosing either random Disney movies or Disney characters. They then have to make a decision based on the random things they've drawn from the hats! The post Questions Frome Hats appeared first on …

Red continues his crazy ways by giving up one of the biggest fish to date to the task force in the Morgana Logistics Corporation. A network of real and fake companies that move goods and services all over the world. An organization so well run, you may even think Red was the head of the entire thing? The post BLE224 – S10E17 – #167 The Morgana Logi…

Momentum can be deferred, but it must always be paid back in full, and, after the last two episodes of the season, this episode certainly pays it back! We finally get one of the big season finale cliffhangers resolved - what Olivia and William Bell talked about in the Redverse - and also get a plethora of burning questions answered. It all comes to…