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Fall isn't all spooky frights and candy. It's also red leaves, orange pumpkins, and cozy vibes as the weather shifts. On this episode of Beyond the Mouse, the team puts together their perfect fall Disney day. But who really has the best draft? That's for you to decide! Vote on our Facebook fan page, Beyond the Mouse Podcast Pals!

What if Disney's most ambitious theme park concepts had actually been built? What if the Disney Renaissance never happened? What if Apple bought Disney? Welcome to IMAGINE, a brand-new Beyond the Mouse series where Craig teams up with Justin Suiter from the Disney Dads Podcast to explore the ultimate Disney "what ifs." From abandoned theme parks and alternate movie histories to game-changing decisions that could have reshaped the Walt Disney Company, we're diving into the possibilities that Disney fans have always dreamed about. The only limit is our imagination. We hope you'll join us for the ride! FEATURING: Craig McFarland and Justin Suiter

John Saccheri returns to Beyond the Mouse to talk all things The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad! We dive into this classic Disney double feature, explore its lasting impact on the Disney parks, and discuss how these beloved stories found their way into the parks we know and love. Plus, we get into all the fall fun happening at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, from seasonal favorites to the spooky magic that makes this time of year so special. Join us for a conversation full of Disney history, park nostalgia, and autumn adventures!

Brett and Drew are two Disney dudes on a Disney Destiny cruise! Please join them for all of the food and fun on Disney Destiny’s inaugural Halloween on the High Seas! JOIN OUR PATREON: ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse⁠⁠⁠⁠

Craig and Vanessa sit down with legendary Disney animator Ron Husband to celebrate the new Disney+ documentary Huz: Drawn to Life, directed by Don Hahn. Ron takes us through his incredible career in animation, from his groundbreaking work at Disney to the lessons and experiences that shaped his life and artistry. But this conversation goes beyond animation. Ron opens up about his faith, his guiding principles, his approach to creativity, and the values that have carried him throughout his career. It’s a fascinating and deeply personal conversation with an artist whose work has touched generations of Disney fans.

This week on the show we are once again joined by world traveler Steve Varble as he shares his experience on the Disney Adventure in Singapore! We'll hear about the diverse food options, entertainment to keep you busy when no ports of call, and the best show on the Disney seas! JOIN OUR PATREON: ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse⁠⁠⁠⁠ __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! ⁠⁠blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts⁠⁠⁠

This is the episode where Craig nerds out about Star Wars with one of his favorite podcasters, Eddie Pence. Eddie is the co-host of the daily podcast, The Ralph Report, along with Ralph Garman. This week he sits down with Craig to talk about his experience touring the soon to open Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. The two also discuss where Star Wars has been in the Disney era, and where they hope it will go in the future. It's a fun nerdy discussion all around!

You have probably seen Brian Hull in his performance of "Let It Go" featuring his impressions of Disney and Pixar characters. Since posting the video on YouTube, the performance has amassed more than 34 million views! This week on Beyond the Mouse, we are thrilled to welcome Brian as he shares both his voice acting and singing talents! JOIN OUR PATREON: ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse⁠⁠⁠⁠ __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! ⁠⁠blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts⁠⁠⁠

We're back from an incredible trip to D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, and we noticed a lot of love for a film none of us had seen, Treasure Planet. GASP! But don't take away our Disney fan cards just yet! We made things right and watched this film that gives us early 2000s feels in the best way. Join us this week as we share our thoughts on the fan favorite, Treasure Planet! JOIN OUR PATREON: ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse⁠⁠⁠⁠ __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! ⁠⁠blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts⁠⁠⁠

The team is back from a wonderful visit to D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, which took place August 14-16 in Anaheim. This was the first time that all three Beyond the Mouse hosts attended the event together. We chat about our individual experiences including, walking the show floor, attending panels, meeting new friends and having new experiences. We also discuss why we think this is the perfect event for a Disney fan to attend in the future. Featuring: Craig McFarland, Vanessa Ferguson and Brett Rutherford JOIN OUR PATREON: ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse⁠⁠⁠⁠ __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! ⁠⁠blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts⁠⁠⁠

This week Craig's ongoing attempt to get Brett and Vanessa into runDisney continues. Lisa has been actively helping people prepare for runDisney for nearly ten years through her website/blog The Castle Run. Her new book, The runDisney Companion is available now and covers all you need to know to get involved with runDisney. We also discuss with her the move she made out of corporate law and to Orlando.

This week we prep for the big event happening in Anaheim, August 14-16. We invite back long time friend of the show, Matthew Krul to jump into the prediction business with us. We discussed the parks panel and well as what we predict will come from the studio presentation. Featuring: Craig McFarland, Vanessa Ferguson and Brett Rutherford JOIN OUR PATREON: ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse⁠⁠⁠⁠ __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! ⁠⁠blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts⁠⁠⁠

Craig and Vanessa are joined by Tristan (Of Mice and Main Street Men) to speak to Disney Legend Joe Rohde. Joe has a new book, Floating Mountain: The Art of Imagining the Impossible, available September 8. The crew speaks to Joe about his philosophy on creativity. He also speaks about the ways to work as an ensemble on a particular project. We also discuss his return to D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event as a Disney Legend. Featuring: Craig McFarland, Vanessa Ferguson and Tristan Tapscott JOIN OUR PATREON: ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse⁠⁠⁠⁠ __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! ⁠⁠blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts⁠⁠⁠

This week on Beyond the Mouse, Justin from Disney Dad's Podcast returns to help Craig and Zoey relive their unforgettable Hawaiian honeymoon! Their trip report begins with a magical stop at Disneyland before heading across the Pacific to Disney's Aulani Resort on Oʻahu. Along the way, they share what it was like staying at Aulani, their favorite restaurants around the island, memorable excursions and activities, and plenty of tips for anyone planning a Hawaiian vacation. Whether you're dreaming of an Aulani getaway or simply love a good Disney travel story, this is an episode you won't want to miss! Featuring: Craig McFarland, Zoey Zara McFarland JOIN OUR PATREON: ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse⁠⁠⁠⁠ __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! ⁠⁠blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts⁠⁠⁠

Join Craig on a press junket for Descendants: Wicked Wonderland, premiering on Disney+ July 17th. Craig had a chance to speak with Malia Baker (Chloe), Kylie Cantrall (Red), Liamani Segura (Pink), Alexandro Byrd (Luis), and Kiara Romero (Hazel Hook.) Hope you enjoy! Featuring: Craig McFarland JOIN OUR PATREON: ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse⁠⁠⁠⁠ __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! ⁠⁠blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts⁠⁠⁠