The Mouse and Me

Broadway, television, and movie star, Patti Murin, stops by The Mouse and Me to share some incredible stories about what it was like originating the role of Princess Anna in Frozen on Broadway. Patti also talks about her Festival of the Arts performances at EPCOT, and so much more!Not many actresses get to say that they played a Disney Princess one time in their career. Well…Patti is extra extra extra extra special. That’s 4 “extra’s” because she’s played four Disney Princesses!Patti made her Broadway debut in the musical Xanadu, where she played the leading role of Clio / Kira. In her next Broadway appearance, she originated the title role in Lysistrata Jones and was nominated for a Fred and Adele Astaire Award for Outstanding Female Dancer in a Broadway Show. For her performance in Frozen, she was nominated for a Drama League Award for Distinguished Performance and an Outer Circle Critics Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical.Patti was incredibly popular when she played Glinda in the first national tour of Wicked. She was also in Lady Be Good at New York City Center Encores, she played Belle in the American Tour of Beauty and the Beast, and Ariel in The Little Mermaid, Paulette in Legally Blonde, and Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, all at The Muny in St. Louis, which is America’s oldest and largest outdoor musical theatre!Patti is also known in the television world for playing Dr. Nina Shore on NBC’s Chicago Med, Ava on Royal Pains, and starred in the Hallmark Channel movies Holiday For Heroes and Love on Iceland.Scott and Patti became fast friends and we know you’re just going to just love hearing her stories!Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.comSupport: www.patreon.com/themouseandmeFB and Instagram: “The Mouse and Me”Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io

Hello, and welcome to The Mouse and Me. Scott Jacobs will be your chief podcast host today.There’s something very special about Soarin’. This attraction has been a Guest favorite at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World since the day it opened. A lot of work was put into Soarin’ by the Disney Imagineers, who are well-known to put hidden secrets, Easter eggs, and fun facts into the rides and attractions. You better believe that they took additional time to fill Soarin’ with some extra magic and in this Magical Moments, Scott is going to talk about just that!So the next time you take a flight around California or the entire world, see if you can spot them!Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.comSupport: www.patreon.com/themouseandmeFB and Instagram: “The Mouse and Me”Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io

Welcome to Arthur Ross Continued!In this episode, Arthur shares some fun stories about costume mishaps at "Aladdin" on Broadway, the time he spent as Pumbaa in "Tale of the Lion King" at Disneyland Park, the rich history of the Fantasyland Theatre in Disneyland, what it was like working at the Hyperion Theatre in California Adventure, and his favorite rides, snacks, shows, and so much more!Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.comSupport: www.patreon.com/themouseandmeFB & Instagram: The Mouse and MeMusic by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io

Arthur Ross recently played the role of Pumbaa in “Tale of the Lion King” at Disneyland Park in Anaheim. This was the Walt Disney Company’s FIRST EVER all black cast for a live show and Scott got to see him in it. In fact, the Themed Entertainment Association awarded “Tale of the Lion King” a Brass Ring Award for Best Theatrical Production. This award is considered one of the global attractions industry’s most prestigious honors.Arthur was also part of a vocal ensemble that performed during “The Festival of Holidays” for Kwanza and “Celebrate Soulfully” during Black History Month at Disneyland but he isn’t new to The Walt Disney Company. He started working for them in the summer of 2000, where he was part of the Disneyland College Program in Entertainment Costuming. When he graduated from the program, he remained a seasonal Cast Member, working on parades and shows and ultimately became a full-time Costume Specialist. On Broadway, Arthur worked on Anastasia, SpongeBob Squarepants: The Broadway Musical, and Disney’s Aladdin. In Agrabah, he was a Dresser and learned 11 of the 15 tracks dressing Principals and Ensemble Members. Arthur has a B.A. in Communications specializing in directing and choreography from Bowling Green State University and an M.F.A. in Acting from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. That’s another thing that he and Scott have in common - Scott has a Musical Theatre degree from the UNLV and he and Arthur shared some of the same professors!Arthur is an Adjunct Faculty Member at both Cypress and Fullerton College in the Theatre and Dance Departments as a Dance Instructor, Musical Theatre Director & Choreographer and is a member of three renowned unions that represent artists - AGVA, Actors Equity Association, and  I.A.T.S.E.Enjoy Scott's conversation with the wonderful Arthur Ross!Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.comSupport: www.patreon.com/themouseandmeFB & Instagram: The Mouse and MeMusic by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io

Hello, and welcome to A Birthday Trip of Galactic Proportions - Part 2!Last week, Scott, Steve, and some of their Disney pals talked about Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, dinner at Toledo, The Festival of the Arts at EPCOT, Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, Dole Whip, the amazing pizza and wine at Via Napoli, the Disney on Broadway Concert Series, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, more Dole Whip, the Jack Jack Cookie Num Num, Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage, The Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, Muppets 3-D Vision, After Hours at Magic Kingdom, and SO MUCH MORE! This week, Scott and his pals talk about how Scott came up with the name for this trip recap, the Cobb Salad at the Hollywood Brown Derby, Oga's Cantina, dinner at Flying Fish with some super great friends, riding Kilimanjaro Safaris and Expedition Everest at Animal Kingdom, Festival of The Lion King, Finding Nemo: The Big Blue...and Beyond, dinner at Spice Road Table in Morocco in EPCOT, the After Hours at Hollywood Studios, and more...if you can believe it!Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.comSupport: www.patreon.com/themouseandmeFB & Instagram: The Mouse and MeMusic by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io

Welcome to the first Disney trip recap of 2025! In late January, Scott spent four days at the most magical place on earth - Walt Disney World - with his pal, Steve, and they had the best time ever! They hung out with some great friends, ate some incredible meals, and consumed more snacks than they ever should’ve been allowed to have. Scott and Steve also attended two After Hours events - one at Magic Kingdom and the other at Hollywood Studios - and they had some extra magic bestowed upon them because Scott has some of the coolest, kindest, and most generous friends. We can't wait for you to hear all about it...Enjoy!Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.comSupport: www.patreon.com/themouseandmeFB & Instagram: The Mouse and MeMusic by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io

Welcome to the Season 4 Premiere of The Mouse and Me!Scott rubbed the Genie's lamp and his wish came true! Michael James Scott has become a household name in the world of Broadway. He’s known for his incredible talent, energy, and versatility and is best recognized for his portrayal of the Genie in Disney’sAladdin.Michael originated the role of the Genie in the Australian production, which opened in Sydney in August 2016. For that production, he received a Helpmann Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical. From there, he joined the North American Tour, then played the West End before hitting Broadway in 2019, where he’s still in the show! Fun fact - Michael holds the record for the longest running Genie! Over the years, Michael has showcased his impressive singing and acting skills in various shows on Broadway, including the original Broadway productions ofThe Book of Mormon as Dr. Gostwana andSomething Rotten!as the Minstrel. Other Broadway credits include All Shook Up (where he made his Broadway debut), Mamma Mia as Eddie, Disney’s Tarzan, The Pirate Queen, and Hair both on Broadway and then the West End production the following year. He then returned to Broadway in the original cast of Elf. Michael’s numerous television and film appearances include "The Carrie Diaries" for the CW, the feature film “Independent Woman”, "The View", "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon", "The Late Show with Conan O'Brien", "Good Morning America", "The Today Show", "The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade", and "The TONY Awards".Michael was pure joy, happiness, and positivity and you'll realize that right away! So...without any further ado...we give you Scott's interview with the magical Michael James Scott!Email:TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.comSupport:www.patreon.com/themouseandmeFB & Instagram: The Mouse and MeTikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcastTwitter: @MouseMePodcastMusic by Kevin MacLeod fromhttps://incompetech.filmmusic.io

To all who come to this happy podcast, welcome! In this Season 4 Trailer, The Mouse and Me creator and host, Scott Jacobs, recaps the incredible Guests he's interviewed including Jonathan Freeman (the voice of Jafar from the Aladdin movies and from Aladdin on Broadway), Chris Gattelli who won the Tony award for Best Choreography for Newsies, Jen Cody (the voice of Charlotte Le Bouff from The Princess and the Frog), Don Darryl Rivera who was the original and is still Iago in Aladdin on Broadway, Sam Strasfeld and Nic Dromard from Broadway’s Mary Poppins, Nick LaMedica who played Zazu on Broadway in The Lion King and is currently playing Zazu on the US national tour. Scott also spoke with Thomas Schultheis, Rory Donovan, Andy Grobengieser, Michael “Koz” Kosarin, Linda Griffin, Angie Schworer, Dennis Stowe, Jared Bradshaw, Meredith Patterson, Robert Creighton, Victor Amerling, Jess LeProtto, Patrick Wetzel, Aaron Kaburick, Roz Ryan who was the voice of Thalia from Hercules, and more if you can believe it! subscribe to The Mouse and Me, rate the show, and leave a review. Doing those three quick things really helps with the discoverability and credibility of The Mouse and Me and Scott would really appreciate it! Also, you can support the show by visiting patreon.com/themouseandme. All donations will be put towards advertising so Scott can continue to produce exciting content for you. And finally, follow the show on Facebook and Instagram by searching The Mouse and Me. There, you'll see questions, pictures, information about past, current, and upcoming Guests, fun facts, and other neat things. We hope you have the best day ever and we'll see ya real soon…for Season 4 of The Mouse and Me!  Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcast Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io

What a year it's been for The Mouse and Me! In this final episode of 2024, Scott talks about the amazing Guests he had on the show - Jen Cody, Lisa Leonard, Jonathan Freeman, Patrick Wetzel, Aaron Kaburick, Victor Amerling, Angie Schworer, Michael "Koz" Kosarin, Meredith Patterson, and Christy Lewis. Scott also talks about his Disney trip recaps and the four Magical Moments episodes he did - Kachow! (all about Cars Land in Disney California Adventure), Reach for the Sky (the tallest structures at Walt Disney World), it's a small world - 60 Years and Counting (in honor of the attraction's 60th anniversary year), and Boo! Halloween is Materializing (fun facts and history of the Haunted Mansion.) Finally, Scott talks about the plans for The Mouse and Me in 2025 and his wishes for you. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanza, and Happy New Year! Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcast Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io

Christy Lewis is back! This week, Christy and Scott continue their chat about all things Disney and they have an absolute blast...as usual. Christy shares more fun stories from her weekly social media posts from her time working at Walt Disney World, they talk about some fun things they did together at Disneyland, they play The Mouse and Me games, and more! Enjoy Part 2 of Scott's conversation with the wonderful…the talented…Princess Christy Lewis. Princess Count 26!  Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcast Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io

Christy Lewis is a Disney princess in her own right and Scott has known her since she was in grade school. She’s now an adult who has a job and is married and expecting her first child because unlike Peter Pan, she grew up. Christy earned her bachelor's degree from the university of Delaware in Elementary and Special Education (with a minor in disability studies). She also has a master's in Exceptional Children and Youth with a concentration in autism and severe disabilities.  She’s been working in community and regional theatres (including The Kennedy Center!) for about twenty years directing, stage managing, and performing in over 200 shows.  And finally, Christy participated in the Disney College Program at Walt Disney World. She was an attractions Cast Member, and worked on the Mad Tea Party and The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. During her time there, she posted weekly bullet point updates on social media and those posts provided so much laughter and entertainment for so many people. Are you curious to know what she said in those posts? Well don't worry - you'll hear Scott and Christy talk about a lot of those bullet points during this interview because there’s just so much good stuff there! Enjoy! Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcast Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io

Parts 1 and 2 of Scott's conversation with Meredith Patterson have already dropped. In his intro for those episodes, Scott mentioned that when he started recording and when Meredith and he popped up on each others screens, they were just so happy to see each other. They've been in touch somewhat regularly over the years via texting, phone calls, and social media but they hadn’t seen each other in a lifetime so they naturally just talked and reminisced about their time together before they got into the interview itself.  Scott's been asked what doesn’t make the Final Cut…what you all don’t hear once the episodes are edited. Since these two friends talked for a bit about so many things before they got into the interview, what Scott's decided to do - with Meredith's approval - is drop this bonus episode! You’ll get to hear two friends laugh, reminisce about tour, etc. We hope you enjoy this peek behind the curtain. In just two days, it’ll be Thanksgiving. We hope you have an incredible holiday filled with family, friends, laughter, good health, and good food. Gobble gobble! Email: ⁠TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com⁠ Support: ⁠www.patreon.com/themouseandme⁠ FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcast Music by Kevin MacLeod from ⁠https://incompetech.filmmusic.io⁠

Welcome to Meredith Patterson - Part 2! Scott and Meredith shared the stage in the national tour of Singin' in the Rain many moons ago and these two friends just had a blast seeing each other again and talking all things Disney. This week, Meredith shares even more stories of her time with Julie Andrews, what show she'd create in a Disney park, what she misses the most about being in the parks, and so much more! Part 1 of Scott's conversation with Meredith Patterson came out last week so be sure to give that a listen if you haven't already. So...Scott's been asked what doesn’t make the Final Cut…what you all don’t hear once the episodes are edited. Since Meredith and Scott talked for a bit about so many things before they got into the interview, what's going to happen is this - next week, you’ll get a bonus episode. You'll get to hear these two friends laugh, reminisce about tour, etc. It'll be sort of a peek behind the curtain of their friendship and we know you'll enjoy it! Email: ⁠TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com⁠ Support: ⁠www.patreon.com/themouseandme⁠ FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcast Music by Kevin MacLeod from ⁠https://incompetech.filmmusic.io⁠

Today’s Guest is Meredith Patterson and she happens to be a very good friend of Scott's. They met another lifetime ago…waaaaaay back in December 1996 and got to perform together 8 shows a week on the US and Canadian tour of Singin’ in the Rain.   When the record button for this interview was pressed and when Meredith and Scott popped up on each others screens, they were so happy to see each other, they wound up talking and reminiscing for a while before they even talked about Meredith's career and the Disney stuff.  Since they talked for so long about so many things, and since people have asked what doesn’t make the Final Cut - what gets edited out of these interviews - what's going to happen is this - Part 1 is released today, Part 2 will come out next week, and the week after, a bonus episode of some of Meredith and Scott's personal conversation will come out, with Meredith's blessing. You’ll hear these two friends laugh, reminisce about their time together, etc.  On Broadway, Meredith is known for her incredible skills as a dancer both in balletic grace and tap dancing, and the New York Times compared her to the legendary Ginger Rogers. How’s that for a compliment? She made her broadway debut in the Julie Taymor directed play The Green Bird. For those not familiar, Julie Taymor directed the Broadway musical, The Lion King. Meredith then lived the classic understudy's dream come true when she took over the starring role of Peggy Sawyer in the Tony Award Winning Revival of 42nd Street, where she made her Broadway musical debut.  Meredith was also the first non-original principal to be recorded for posterity with the Lincoln Center Archives. When her Broadway contract was up, Meredith went on to star in the groundbreaking Moscow production of 42nd Street, where she was the first American actress to perform in an English-speaking production in Russia. Also on Broadway, she originated the role of Judy Haynes in Irving Berlin's White Christmas. Other theatre credits include A Christmas Carol at Madison Square Garden and The Boy Friend where she played the Julie Andrews role of Polly Browne under the direction of Julie Andrews. Her national tour credits include starring as Judy Haynes in White Christmas, Polly in Crazy For You, and Kathy Seldon in Singin' in the Rain.  Her television career began with her hilarious role on Boston Legal in a 5 episode arch opposite Candace Bergen and Tom Selleck for Disney owned ABC. She also guest starred on Law & Order SVU opposite Marissa Hargitay, The Good Wife, and Made in Jersey. She played Francesca on All My Children and is featured as one of the last 3 girls for the role of Val in the critically acclaimed A Chorus Line documentary, Every Little Step. Meredith made her feature film debut as Marilyn Monroe in Paramount’s Company Man. Some other film credits include Broken Flowers, where she played opposite Bill Murray and was Lady Alyssa in Disney's The Princess Diaries II: Royal Engagement with Julie Andrews, Anne Hathaway, and Chris Pine. Meredith now lives in Montana with her husband and two children where she runs her own production company. She’s written two books and she has her own podcast, all of which we’ll be talking about...in Part 2 so stay tuned! This episode picks up at the end of Meredith and Scott reminiscing. Enjoy Part 1 of Scott's conversation with the lovely...the talented...Meredith Patterson! Email: ⁠TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com⁠ Support: ⁠www.patreon.com/themouseandme⁠ FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcast Music by Kevin MacLeod from ⁠https://incompetech.filmmusic.io⁠

Welcome, foolish mortals, to another Magical Moments episode of the The Mouse and Me! Kindly adjust the volume of your listening device so that you can hear ever word that your ghost host says. This week, Scott talks all things Haunted Mansion from the original at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim to Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris, Tokyo Disneyland, and Hong Kong Disneyland. There’s no turning back now. Now…consider this dismaying observation: the history of Haunted Mansion, fun facts, information about the tombstones and more will be covered...which offers you this chilling challenge: listen to the whole thing or find a way out! Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcast Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io

"it's a small world" has been delighting Guests for decades at the Disney castle parks around the world and in honor of its 60th anniversary year, Scott shares some pretty cool and lesser-known fun facts about this classic attraction. Scott also talks about two new restaurants where he ate on a recent trip to Walt Disney World - Steakhouse 71 and Chefs de France. If you're a foodie and want to hear even more about food at Disney, be sure to check out the two Magical Moments episodes he dedicated to just that - Dining at Walt Disney World and Dining at the Disneyland Resort. Enjoy this week's Magical Moments and we'll see ya real soon! Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcast Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io

This week, Scott welcomes Koz back to the show. If you haven’t already listened to Part 1, definitely check it out. In it, Koz talks about the German production of Hercules that he recently mounted and the upcoming production in London. He also talks about his incredible musical lineage and the technique that songwriters and arrangers like himself use to make Disney songs sound uniquely Disney. In this week's episode, Koz talks about his relationship with Alan Menken, his proudest accomplishment, his love of the turkey leg snack in the parks, what he worked on at Tokyo Disney Sea, and so much more! Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcast Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io

Michael "Koz" Kosarin is a 2-time Emmy Award winner and a three-time Grammy-nominated recording artist and producer for his work on Broadway in Disney’s Aladdin, Newsies, and The Little Mermaid.   Koz has had a happy collaboration as music director and arranger for legendary composer Alan Menken for over thirty years, beginning with the Broadway adaptation of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast in 1993, and it continues to this day in theater, film, television, and concerts. The Disney films you and your family will know his work from begins with Pocahontas, and proceed through Hercules, Enchanted and Disenchanted, Tangled, Home on the Range, Wreck-it Ralph II, and the live action films of Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and The Little Mermaid. Koz is currently at work with Mr. Menken on a new film called Spellbound, which is due out in theaters by the end of this year.  He's also currently the music director of Aladdin on Broadway, which celebrated its tenth anniversary this past March. Prior to that, his shows with Alan Menken include Beauty and the Beast, Newsies, Sister Act, Leap of Faith, The Little Mermaid, Little Shop of Horrors, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. He’s worked steadily on Broadway since 1982, beginning with the show Nine. Some other Broadway credits include Grand Hotel, The Secret Garden, and A Chorus Line. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg! Koz also conducted and was the song arranger for Captain America: The First Avenger and arranged for and performed with the Boston Pops. He guest conducted the NY Pops, the NY Philharmonic, and Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and conducted Disney films live to picture in venues from The Hollywood Bowl to Tokyo’s Budokan. He’s worked with legendary artists such as Eddie Fisher, Carly Simon, Barbara Cook, Jane Krakowshi, Kerry Butler, and Lang Lang. Scott and Koz have been chatting for over a year about this interview and in Scott's words, "It’s been worth the wait!" We know you'll love listening to Koz's incredible stories. Enjoy and we'll see ya real soon! Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcast Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io

Hello, wonderful Guests and welcome to part 2 of Scott's third Disney trip recap episode!  If you haven't listened to last week's episode yet, give it a listen! Scott talked about the Walt Disney World resort where he stayed, Space Mountain in Florida and some fun facts about the attraction in Anaheim and Paris, some history on the Hatbox Ghost in Haunted Mansion, The Donald Duck chair in Haunted Mansion, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Rise of the Resistance and some of the elements that weren’t working when he rode it, his delicious Cobb salad at the Hollywood Brown Derby, and scattered throughout are some in the moment interviews with some amazing Cast Members. For this week’s episode, Scott picks up where he left off last week. He talks about the After Hours events that he did at Hollywood Studios and Epcot. You’ll also hear about the Dole Whip flavor(s) he had on National Dole Whip Day, the songs he got on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and so much more. Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcast Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io

Hello, wonderful Guests and welcome to Scott's third Disney trip recap! You might be thinking that these trip recaps will all be the same - he'll talk about the same rides, the same shows, the same food - but that’s not the case. For those of you who’ve listened to all or most of the episodes of The Mouse and Me and/or if you know Scott, then you know he loves the Jack Jack Cookie Num Num, the Monorail, the Skyliner, and meeting Mickey Mouse. Get ready to gasp and clutch your pearls - you won’t be hearing about any of those things during this recap! In this episode, Scott talks about the Disney resort where he stayed, Space Mountain and even some fun facts about the attraction in Anaheim and Paris, some history on the Hatbox Ghost in Haunted Mansion, The Donald Duck chair in Haunted Mansion, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Rise of the Resistance and some of the elements that weren’t working when he rode it, his delicious Cobb Salad at the Hollywood Brown Derby, and so much more. Oh...and just like the other Disney trip recaps, Scott scattered entertainment and in the moment interview audio clips with some amazing Cast Members throughout. Enjoy! Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcast Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io

Cinderella Castle, The Tree of Life, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, The Hollywood Tower of Terror, Spaceship Earth, Disney's Contemporary Resort (to name a few)... These are all beautiful and quite tall structures at Walt Disney World but which one is the tallest? Is it an attraction? Is it a resort? Listen to this week's Magical Moments and you'll find out! Not only does Scott talks about the tallest structures in Walt Disney World, but he also talks about a pretty big change coming to Walt Disney World starting on July 24th! Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcast Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io

Angie Schworer is a Broadway stage actress and dancer who got her start working at Walt Disney World, where she performed in 15 Years of Magic and the Diamond Horseshoe Revue, and she opened Disney MGM Studios!  From there, Angie headed to New York where her Broadway career started in 1991 when she booked "The Will Rogers Follies." She went on to shows such as "Crazy For You," "Sunset Boulevard," "Annie Get Your Gun," "Young Frankenstein," "Catch Me If You Can" (where she was an Astaire Award nominee), "Big Fish," "Something Rotten!," and most recently played Minnie in "Some Like It Hot." Despite these amazing credits, Angie's probably best known for 2 shows. The first was "The Producers" in 2001. She was in the original Broadway cast an ensemble member and was the Ulla understudy. She also did the national tour for a year, and then returned to Broadway in 2003 and served as the permanent Ulla replacement until the show closed in 2007, making her the longest-running Ulla. She was also in the 2005 movie starring Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane, and Will Ferrell. The other show she’s best known for is "The Prom," where she starred as Angie Dickinson. She was nominated for the 2019 Chita Rivera Award for Outstanding Female Dancer in a Broadway Show for her performance. Enjoy listening to incredible Angie Schworer! Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcast Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io

If you’ve seen a Broadway show at any point in the last 30 or so years, chances are you’ve seen Victor Amerling's work. He’s worked on shows including the original productions of "A Chorus Line," "Sweeney Todd," "My One and Only," "Les Miserables," "Annie," "Smokey Joe’s Cafe," "Big River," "Biloxi Blues," "Song and Dance," "Nine," "Miss Saigon," and "The Phantom of the Opera." He also toured with "Annie," "My One and Only," and "Carousel."  For Disney Theatricals, Victor was the production prop supervisor for "Mary Poppins" and is the current production prop supervisor for "The Lion King." He’s also the head of the prop department at the New Amsterdam Theatre, where "Aladdin" resides. We know you're going to enjoy listening to Scott and his pal, Victor Amerling! Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcast Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io

Patrick Wetzel is back this week and Scott couldn't be happier to talk with him again! If you haven't listened to their interview from last week...well, you should! :) This week's episode is a first for The Mouse and Me. Scott brings on a second Guest during an interview…but not only is this Guest a second Guest…he’s a special Guest! His television credits include Fosse/Verdon, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and Law & Order: SVU. On Broadway, he’s been in "Mrs. Doubtfire," "Something Rotten!," "Hello, Dolly," "Motown," "Sister Act," and "Billy Elliot." His national tours include "The Fully Monty," "Annie," "Billy Elliot," and is currently playing the role of Frank Hilliard on the national tour of "Mrs. Doubtfire." We know you're going to enjoy listening to this huge Disney fan who is also an incredibly talented, funny, and kind man…Scott's friend - Aaron Kaburick! Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcast Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io

Patrick Wetzel joins Scott and The Mouse and Me for a great chat about his incredible career in film, on tour, and on Broadway.  Patrick was in Disney's film version of "A Christmas Carol" starring Jim Carey where he was Bob Hoskins dance double. He was also in the 2005 movie "The Producers" starring Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane, "The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete" with Jennifer Hudson, and "The Prom."  His tour credits include "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" with Donny Osmond, "Cinderella" with Eartha Kitt, "The Producers" with Martin Short and Jason Alexander, "Billy Elliot," and "The Prom."  On Broadway, Patrick made his debut in "Ain't Broadway Grand" and appeared in the revival of "Annie Get Your Gun" with Bernadette Peters, "Thou Shalt Not," "The Producers," "The Drowsy Chaperone," "Spamalot," and "All About Me" with Dame Edna.  Also on Broadway he was the Associate Director for "Tuck Everlasting," he stage managed "Something Rotten" and Disney's "Frozen," and he continues to sub as a resident director for "Aladdin" and stage manages the national tour of "Mrs. Doubtfire."  Be sure to stay tuned next week where there may or may not be a first for The Mouse and Me. There may or may not an Extra Special Guest. We cannot confirm nor deny this fact. We're just sayin'... Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcast Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io

Buckle up and get ready for this Magical Moments all about Cars Land at The Disneyland Resort in Anaheim! On October 17, 2007, Disney announced a 5-year, $1.1 billion dollar renovation and expansion plan for Disney California Adventure. This included a major overhaul of several existing areas of the park and the addition of Cars Land, which was the first land in a Disney Park that’s immersively themed entirely after a single intellectual property.  On 12 acres, Disney built an exact replica of Radiator Springs, which is the fictional town in which most of the film’s events take place. Cars Land opened on June 15, 2012 and when you’re there, you honest and truly feel like you’re in the actual movie. Do you remember the flashing traffic light where every third blink is slower? Well guess what? There’s a flashing traffic light…and the third blink is slower! In addition to these fun facts, Scott talks in depth about the attractions - Mater's Junkyard Jamboree, Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters, and Radiator Springs Racers. He also talks about all of the shops, places to eat, who and where you can meet characters from the Cars films, Hidden Mickeys, and so much more! Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcast Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io Additional Music: Pixabay.com

Jonathan Freeman, the voice of the Disney villain Jafar, returns to The Mouse and Me this week! In addition to the 1992 animated “Aladdin” movie, Jonathan went on to sneer in the subsequent Aladdin films and originated the role of Jafar in the Broadway production in 2014, where he wielded his cobra staff in thousands of performances, having played the role for nearly eight years. Disney on Broadway Credits: Beauty and the Beast (Cogsworth) The Little Mermaid (Grimsby, original Broadway cast) Mary Poppins (Admiral Boom and the Bank Chairman) Other Broadway credits: She Loves Me (Tony Award Nomimation), How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying, On the Town, 42nd Street (Revival), and The Producers.  Last week, Jonathan shared stories about how he got into theatre, his experiences working on the original Aladdin movie, and what it was like bringing the role of Jafar to the Broadway stage. This week, Jonathan talks about what production(s) he'd like to go back in time and see, the time he rode a camel down Main Street USA at Walt Disney World, and so much more! We hope you enjoy the rest of Scott's conversation with the incredible Jonathan Freeman! Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcast Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io

Jonathan Freeman voiced the Disney villain Jafar in the 1992 animated “Aladdin” movie and he continued to sneer in the subsequent films. Jonathan then went on to originate the role of Jafar in the Broadway production in 2014, where he wielded his cobra staff in thousands of performances, having played the role for nearly eight years. Some of Jonathan's other Broadway credits include She Loves Me (where he was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical), How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying, On the Town, the revival of 42nd Street (during which his caricature was drawn for Sardi’s restaurant), and The Producers, where he played the role of Roger De Bris.  Also for Disney on Broadway, Jonathan played Cogsworth in Beauty and the Beast, he originated the role of Grimsby in The Little Mermaid, and was Admiral Boom and the Bank Chairman in Mary Poppins. And that’s just some of his theatre work! He has an impressive list of television, movie, and soundtrack credits as well. Scott rubbed the Genie’s lamp and wished to talk with him and here he is for your listening pleasure. Enjoy Jonathan Freeman - Part 1! Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcast Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io 

Hello Guests and welcome to Disneyland with Mom and Dad - Part 2! If you listened to last week’s episode, then you heard all about Scott's first day and part of his second day in the parks with his parents including the warm chocolate chip cookies they had at Harbour Galley, the Monorail ride, the Flag Retreat Ceremony that Dad took part in, and so much more.  Disneyland with Mom and Dad Part 1 ended with the Flag Retreat Ceremony and Scott picks up right where he left off. You'll hear about Soarin' Over California, Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout, Radiator Springs Racers, meeting Mickey Mouse, Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway, The Disneyland Railroad, Rise of the Resistance, the classic attractions, meeting up with more incredible friends, and the list goes on! We hope you enjoy listening to the rest of Scott's trip with his parents to the happiest place on earth! Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcast Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io

A conversation between Scott and his Mom... Mom - “Dad and I are sitting here talking and we think we’re ready to travel again and we want to know if you’d help us plan the trip because you’re really good at that stuff.” Scott - “That’s great! Where do you want to go?”  Mom - “Dad said he wants to go to Disneyland.” Scott was surprised because Dad isn’t a let’s go the Disney Parks type of guy. He doesn’t dislike it or anything….it’s just not what Scott expected to hear. Scott - “Disneyland?” And then joked, “When are we going?” Mom - “Oh, will you go with us? Please go with us.” Scott - “Mom, I was just kidding. I’m not crashing your vacation.” Mom - “Please go with us. You know your way around Disney. You’ll be able to help us. We love you and we don’t get to see you that much. Please go with us.” So back in April of 2015, Scott, his wife, and the kids did a California trip with some friends. They started in San Diego and then made their way up to San Francisco, making stops in Anaheim and Monterey. Scott's parents came in from Las Vegas and joined them in San Diego and at Disneyland but that was a while ago…so when his Mom asked him to join them on this trip, these thoughts raced through his mind: Mom recently turned 75, Dad just turned 82, things aren’t getting easier for them, and time keeps on moving despite Scott's best efforts to stop it. His parents live out west and Scott lives on the east coast. The three of them get along and they love spending time together. Scott also thought that Mom and Dad walking and navigating the parks would be a challenge...and he didn’t know if or when he'd have this chance again. And that’s how this trip came about. Enjoy Disneyland with Mom and Dad - Part 1...with some special surprises throughout! Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcast Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io

Expedition Everest, frozen bananas, Liberty Tree Tavern in Magic Kingdom and a new Disney ride concept are just a few of the things that Scott and Lisa talk about in this week's episode. Be sure to check out Lisa Leonard - Part 2 where Lisa and Scott talked about her long and incredible career as a singing and dancing Cast Member in Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Tokyo Disneyland and she also shared what it was like riding on Walt Disney’s private airplane. And now, we give you the rest of Scott's conversation with Lisa Leonard! We hope you enjoy it! Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcast Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io

Lisa Leonard is a Swiss Army Knife in the entertainment industry. She’s a performer, dance teacher, Casting Assistant, Casting Director, Stage Manager, Show Director, Choreographer, and is currently an Event and Promotions Manager for The Walt Disney Company where she leads the Disney Character Events team in New York City. Lisa started out singing, dancing, and acting at Walt Disney World where she was a World Dancer in Epcot and was a Kid of the Kingdom. She also worked at Tokyo Disneyland where she performed in Swing & Sing, Diamond Horseshoe, and the Hoop Dee Doo Revue. As a Casting Director and Events Manager for Disney, some of the things Lisa worked on was the “Pirates of the Caribbean - Curse of the Black Pearl” movie release, the Tarzan and Hercules premieres in NYC, The Little Mermaid video release party at Madison Square Garden, the Pocahontas movie premiere in Central Park, and promotional events for Frozen II.   We just know you're going to enjoy Part 1 of Scott's conversation with his pal, Lisa Leonard! Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcast Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io

Hello, Guests and welcome to Birthday Trip to WDW - Part 2. In Part 1 last week, Scott talked about his first meal of the trip at Ronto Roasters, which is in Galaxy’s Edge, his first ride of the trip - Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular show and the time he spent with his friend, Kevin Brassard, after the show and the backstage tour Kevin gave him. Scott also talked about his actual birthday - January 30 - and how magical that day was because he got to spend time with some great friends - Billy, Russell, Dan, Shawn, and Karen. It was also magical because he had a Dole Whip Float with coconut rum! In today’s episode, Scott talks about his day at Universal with his friend and former podcast Guest, Jason Mangano, the amazing lunch he had at The Hollywood Brown Derby, his time with his pal, Bill Disbennett, at the Tri-Circle D Ranch, the After Hours at Magic Kingdom special ticket event, and so much more…including more fun audio recordings that he took on this trip!  Scott also does another round of "On This Day in Disney History," where he talks about some fun Disney history facts on the day a new episode drops. We know you're just going to love listening to the rest of Scott's recap in Birthday Trip to Walt Disney World - Part 2! Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcast Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io Additional Music: Let It Go - Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez

Walt Disney said, “Happiness is a state of mind. It’s just according to the way you look at things.” In this episode, Scott does something a bit different from his interview and Magical Moments episodes…this is his first recap of a Disney trip! At the end of last year…last season…he said he was working on a few new things for Season 3, and this is one of them! Scott took a one-week trip to Walt Disney World at the end of January into early February and he's excited to tell you all about it! Another new thing he's doing this season is "On This Day in Disney History," where he’ll be giving some fun Disney history facts on the day a new episode drops. One more thing that’s new for this episode is Scott recorded some fun audio clips throughout his trip and will be sprinkling them throughout so it'll feel like you're on the trip with him! These clips were taken in the moment…they were unrehearsed and his friend, Russell Fox, whom you’ll hear more about during this episode, inspired him to do that. Without any further ado, enjoy Birthday Trip to Walt Disney World - Part 1! Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcast Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io Additional Music* Seize the Day - Alan Menken Friend Like Me - Howard Ashman, Alan Menken Oh, Danny Boy - Frederic Weatherly God Bless America - Irving Berlin *These songs were performed by the Voices of Liberty

Jen Cody is probably best known as the voice of Charlotte La Bouff in Disney’s The Princess and The Frog. This performance won Jen the Annie Award, which is Excellence in Animation for Outstanding Performance by a Voice Actor in a Feature Film. Charlotte’s voice can be heard in the film, in animated comics, and at Disney on Ice.  Jen has toured the country in Gypsy, Cats, Grease and Hello Dolly!, where she won the Kevin Kline Award for Best Supporting Actress. She’s also been performing on Broadway for the past 25 years where she originated roles in many shows including Seussical the Musical, Urinetown, Shrek the Musical, The Pajama Game revival starring Harry Connick Jr, and Henry and Mudge in which she received a Drama League nomination. Also on Broadway, Jen was Rumpleteazer in Cats, Cha Cha in Grease, and was a Silly Girl in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast! Jen's voice can be heard on many cast recordings and commercials and as many animated characters including Darcy in Nickelodeon’s The Winx Club, Maggie in Disney’s Mickey Mouse Mixed-up Adventures, and multiple voices on Phineus and Ferb.  These are just her theatre and VoiceOver credits! Jen has also done a ton of television and film work. To see her full list of credits, visit her website at www.jen-cody.com.   Her character, Charlotte La Bouff, said, “I never get anything I wish for.” Well…luckily for Scott, he does. He wished to talk with her and we are pleased to give you his interview with the incredible Jen Cody! Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcast Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io

To all who come to this happy podcast, welcome. Hi, I’m Scott Jacobs and I’m a huge Disney fan…so much so that I created this podcast and I am super excited about the Season 3 premiere of The Mouse and Me which will be hitting the airwaves in February!  For Season 3, I’m working on a few new things, one of which is a new segment called “On This Day In Disney History” where I’ll be telling you some fun Disney history facts on the day a new episode drops. Fun Fact - there are 2 "On This Day In Disney History" facts in this Season 3 Trailer! :) For this season, I’ll also be producing more Magical Moments episodes. If you’re new to the show, Magical Moments are different from the interviews in that it’s easier for me to talk about even more tips and tricks to navigating the parks and do deeper dives on topics like dining, rides, shows, Disney news, and more.  I have some pretty exciting guests in the pipeline for this season and I’m excited to talk with them about their Disney experiences, whether it be at one of the international parks, Disney Cruise Line, Run Disney, the festivals at Epcot, or as a VoiceOver actor for the movies. We’ll also talk about tips and tricks to navigating the parks, the best places to sit on certain attractions and food…we’ll talk about the food - the restaurants, some of the cool dishes, and, of course, the deliriously tasty snacks! If you haven’t already, please subscribe to the show, rate it, leave a review, and tell all of your friends…but only if you like it. If you didn’t like it, please…tell your enemies! Be sure to follow me on social media by searching The Mouse and Me. I post information about past, current, and upcoming guests and I do Fun Fact Friday because I love my fun facts! You can also email me at themouseandmepodcast@gmail.com and if you’d like to support the channel, please visit my Patreon page at patreon.com/themouseandme. Any monetary support would be greatly appreciated and the money will go towards recording and technology equipment, research, and producing, maintaining, and publicizing the podcast. Stay tuned for more exciting content coming your way. Until then, I hope you have the best day ever and I’ll see ya real soon for Season 3 of The Mouse and Me!  Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcast Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io

We can't believe that the end of the year - and Season 2 of The Mouse and Me - is here! In this episode, Scott talks about all of the guests he interviewed this past year and he plays audio clips from some of them as well. He also talks about the Magical Moments episodes, commercials, and what the plan is for The Mouse and Me in 2024. If this is your first time here, this episode will give you a great overview of what The Mouse and Me is and if you're returning, it's a great revisit with the incredible guests who were on the show. We hope you have a very happy, healthy, and safe New Year and we'll see ya real soon! Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcast Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io

Last week, Scott had a blast talking with Jess all about his experiences with Newsies on Broadway, from his auditions to the time he fell into the orchestra pit to his favorite number to perform in the show and we know you’re gonna love there rest of the interview. These two pals continue to have a great time chatting about Jess's career, who his dance idols are, what show he’d create for a Disney park, his favorite restaurant in Hollywood Studios, why Muppet Vision 3D is his go-to every time he’s at Walt Disney World and so much more! Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcast Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io

Jess LeProtto's incredible voice, energy, razor sharp dance technique, and jaw-dropping jumps and turns have earned him a place in the Great White Way spotlight. He started singing and dancing at age 5, and performed in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular in Nashville as a kid. He went on to get his BFA in Musical Theatre from Pace University and shuffle ball changed his way into the company of The Boy From Oz, where he made his Broadway debut in 2003 followed by Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! and Bye Bye Birdie.  He played the role of Buttons in the original Broadway cast of Disney’s Newsies, and it was that show that truly solidified his Broadway veteran status. Fun fact - Jess is the logo for the US national tour of Newsies. If you do a search for "Newsies US tour poster," you’ll see him! Other Broadway credits include On the Town, the revival of CATS where he played Mungojerrie, Hello, Dolly!, Carousel, and is currently in A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, where he performs 8 shows a week and also serves as the dance captain. You can also see Jess's work on film and television where he recently played A-Rab in Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story” for 20th Century Fox, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Studios. He was also in Isn’t It Romantic, Smash, Law & Order: SVU, One Life to Live, MTV’s “Video Music Awards," and in 2011, he made it to the Top 8 on "So You Think You Can Dance!” Please welcome - a man who galloped as a waiter on the town while carrying the banner to the Heaviside layer where he’s making a beautiful noise (see what we did there?) - Scott's pal, Jess LeProtto!

Welcome, Guests, to The Mouse and Me Podcast! In last week's episode, Russell Fox - Part 1, Russell and Scott talked about so many different things including how Russell got his start in theme park entertainment, his first job at Walt Disney World, what it was like singing with Voices of Liberty and what chiming means. Russell also talked about why he left Disney, his return to Disney in Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular and shared some cool behind the scenes stories including what he did with the audience when the show went down, the time he got hit in the face with a sword, his experiences originating the role of Clopin in The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and so much more. In today’s episode, Russell and Scott are picking up right where they left off. Russell had just started to talk about a huge mishap that happened to him during The Hunchback of Notre Dame...so without any further ado…we give you Part 2 with the wonderful Russell Fox! Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcast Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io

Russell Fox has over four decades of performing, managing, and directing experience in book musicals, reviews, and theme park shows. He’s worked in theme parks as a performer, entertainment manager, and show director. He performed at three of the Six Flags parks, four Disney parks and two Sea World parks. For Gatorland in Orlando and Sea World of TX, he was a performer, entertainment manager, and show director.  At Walt Disney World, Russell sang with Voices of Liberty, acted the roles of Jim in The Hoop Dee Doo Revue and the Assistant Director in Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, and originated the role of Clopin in The Hunchback of Notre Dame - A Musical Adventure.  Now he’s serving as an Entertainment Manager, where he works with technicians, character performers, musicians, contracted acts and Equity performers. He’s worked with these artists at Disney Springs and in the theme parks and resorts. He has Stage Managed shows like the Spirit of Aloha, Princess Tea, and The Hoop Dee Doo Revue and also had the pleasure of working with the Disney characters at many character dining locations across property! Enjoy Part 1 with Russell Fox! Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcast Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io 

Hello and welcome everyone…listeners…guests of TM&M! Last week, Scott had such a great time talking with Jason about how he got started with THE WALT DISNEY Company and the different performing jobs he had at Walt Disney World including being a Skipper on Jungle Cruise and working on Pirates of the Caribbean. Jason also shared what Cast Members do when Pirates of the Caribbean goes down, George, the ghost, who haunts that attraction and how you know if George is in the show building or not, what safety and rescue protocols are in place for both Pirates and Jungle Cruise, if Skippers get in trouble if they go off script, and a lot more interesting stories and facts. This week, these two friends have a great time chatting about Jason's Disney dream job, what brings him instant joy in Disney World, the show that he’d create for a Disney park, how he would spend a day with Walt Disney, and they go deep on the food and snacks! Now…without any further ado, enjoy Part 2 with Jason Mangano!  Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcast Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io

Jason Mangano was born in northern New Jersey, was raised in southern New Jersey, attended Triton high school…in New Jersey...and when the time came for him to finally get OUT of New Jersey, the place where he went was Walt Disney World in Orlando…otherwise known as south southern New Jersey! ;) Some of Jason's performing theatrical credits include Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, A Christmas Story The Musical, Crazy for You, Little Shop of Horrors, and Peter and the Star Catcher. As a director and choreographer, he worked on productions of Disney’s Newsies, All Shook Up, To Kill A Mockingbird, Ragtime, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame.    Jason started his Disney career as a skipper on Jungle Cruise, worked on Pirates of the Caribbean, The Magic Carpets of Aladdin, and worked Star Wars weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. He currently works as a VIP tour guide at Universal Orlando Resort. Some personal history - Scott's wife introduced these two friends many years ago and they actually randomly bumped into Jason several times at a WDW theme park on a few trips. Also, Jason and Scott recently spent time together at both parks at the Disneyland Resort and had an absolute blast. We hope you enjoy Scott's chat with his pal, Jason Mangano! Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcast Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io

Hello Guests and welcome to the show! In this week’s episode, Joy and Scott get to finish their chat, as they get into more talk about the parks themselves. Joy shares which villain she thinks should get their own ride, what show she’d create for the parks, her favorite snack and ride in the parks, her favorite Disney character, and so much more. If you haven't already listened to Part 1 with Joy, which came out last week, be sure to check it out! Joy talks about some highlights of her career including her time as a Rockette in The Radio City Rockets Christmas Spectacular, how she became a coach for Billy Elliott on Broadway, how she got started with The Walt Disney Company, and the many shows she’s done at Walt Disney World. We know you'll just love Part 2 with the entertaining, talented, and very lovely, Joy Andersen! Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcast Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io

Joy Andersen danced as a Rockette at Radio City Music Hall in New York City and was a performance coach for the Broadway production of Billy Elliot. Other shows include Three Musketeers, 2 different productions of The Tempest, and 2 productions of A Christmas Carol.   Joy has over thirty years of performance experience as a dancer, singer, actor, improvisor, and interactive comedy voice over puppeteer at Walt Disney World. SOME of these credits include serving as a dance instructor for Disney Performing Arts, characters at special events, and performed in the Christmas Parade at Magic Kingdom (which was her first job), Beauty and the Beast, World Showcase Players, German Biergarten Show, Diamond Horseshoe Revue, Adventurers Club, Comedy Warehouse, Flights of Wonder, American Idol, and Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor, where she is currently helping to fill the laugh canisters.   We know you're just going to love Joy and hearing about her stories so enjoy this episode of The Mouse and Me with the wonderful, the talented, and the entertaining - Joy Andersen! Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcast Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io

Hello, Guests, and welcome to Dining at The Disneyland Resort - another Magical Moments episode of The Mouse and Me! This episode is the second part of Dining at Disney. Because there are so many dining options at Disney in the US, Scott broke this Magical Moments down into two episodes. Last week he talked all about Dining at Walt Disney World and covered just the places where he, personally, has eaten at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Disney Springs, and the resorts.  This week’s episode is all about Dining at The Disneyland Resort! Once you listen, we'd love to know how many of these restaurants you've been to. We also want to know your favorite Disneyland restaurant and snack and why so be sure to leave a comment and a pic of your food or your dining experience on The Mouse and Me FB page or tag The Mouse and Me on Instagram! If you have any questions about Dining Reservations for either Walt Disney World or Disneyland, click on one of these links:  Walt Disney World: ⁠https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/faq/dining-reservations/restaurant-reservation-cancellation/⁠ Disneyland: ⁠https://disneyland.disney.go.com/faq/dining/canceling-reservation/ Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcast Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io

Because there’s so much ground to cover as far as food at Disney is concerned, Scott is breaking this information down into two Magical Moments. This week is all about Dining at Walt Disney World! Be sure to listen to next week’s episode where he'll be talking about Dining at the Disneyland Resort! Scott will also give tips on how to deal with dietary restrictions, how to eat for less, mobile ordering, dress codes, and more for both Walt Disney World and The Disneyland Resort! There are literally hundreds of restaurants and places to eat at Walt Disney World and, sadly, Scott has not been to all of them…yet. In this Magical Moments, Scott talks about the places where he, personally, has eaten. He starts with the theme parks and then talks about his dining experiences at Disney Springs and the different Disney Resort Hotels. Here are some amazing food quotes to get you even MORE in the mood for this Magical Moments: "My doctor told me I had to stop throwing intimate dinners for four unless there are three other people.” - Orson Wells "I cook with wine. Sometimes I even add it to the food." - W.C. Fields “Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first." - Ernestine Ulmer “A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand." - Barbara Johnson “People who love to eat are always the best people." - Julia Child “We all eat, and it would be a sad waste of opportunity to eat badly.” - Anna Thomas If you have any questions about Dining Reservations for either Walt Disney World or Disneyland, click on one of these links:  Walt Disney World: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/faq/dining-reservations/restaurant-reservation-cancellation/ Disneyland: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/faq/dining/canceling-reservation/ Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcast Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io 

Last week, Kevin and Scott had a blast chatting about Kevin's 38-year and counting career at Walt Disney World. He shared about his audition for the role of Indiana Jones and some extreme detail about Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular including the 9-month training he went through to get the show up on its feet, some high profile guests who saw the show, and what it’s like cracking a whip, running from a boulder, and dodging punches from a 6’7” giant. This week, Kevin and Scott continue their talk about what it was like to walk the red carpet and spend time with Harrison Ford during the premiere of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny in LA. They also talk about Hidden Mickeys, visiting the parks with kids, why Kevin likes working for THE WALT DISNEY Company, and so much more.    We hope you enjoy your morning routine, your drive to wherever you’re going, your workout at the gym, your power walk, jog, or run, your walk with the dog, or whatever you’re doing right now as you listen to Part 2 with Kevin Brassard!  Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcast Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io

We want to start by telling you three unique fun facts about today’s guest. #1 - he’s the seventh child of a seventh child #2 - he is the approved stunt double for Ronald McDonald and has been a stunt man in several movies and TV shows  #3 - he was a “Dance Fever” champion! That’s right...DANCE FEVER! Look it up! :) At an early age, Kevin Brassard set his eyes on the entertainment world. He started with a solid base at the Old Globe Theatre and also attended the International University for the Performing Arts. Kevin landed a job with Sea World as a Principal Singer and from there auditioned for Walt Disney World where he’s been performing for 36 years. He first performed at the Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue and then in “Tarzan Rocks”, “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire”, “The Diamond Horseshoe”, “Ace Ventura Pet Detective”, “Doug Live” and was the very first Indiana Jones in the “Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular” for George Lucas and after 34 years, he’s STILL performing in the show!  Kevin is a singer extraordinaire, a dancing machine, a man who’s as smart as a whip…see what we did there? Whip? Indiana Jones? Enjoy Part 1 with Kevin Brassard! Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcast Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io

Hello and welcome to The Mouse and Me!   In last week's episode, Robert and Scott talked about so many different things including what it’s like for Robert to be a co-author and star of his own show, Cagney, how he enjoyed playing such iconic Disney characters like Timon, Pumba, Zazu, Chef Louis, Scuttle, and the Duke of Weselton on Broadway, on tour, in Toronto, and in Los Angeles, and his involvement in the Newsies and Aladdin workshops. In today’s episode, Robert and Scott continue their chat about what Robert loves at each theme park at WDW, who his Disney sidekick would be, which country he’d like to see added to Epcot’s World Showcase, what show he’d create for a Disney park, his favorite restaurant in Epcot, and so much more! So without any further ado, we give you Part 2 of Scott's conversation with the incredible Robert Creighton! Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcast Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io