Join me in welcoming today's exciting guest Brenda O'Brien! Her wizardry as a hair and makeup artist has been showcased on Broadway in Disney Theatricals, on international tours, and on the Disney Cruise Lines. Her versatility, expertise, and charm as a performer add a special magic to everything she touches. And she's FULL of delightful surprises!…

Join Jim and his guest Scott Butler for this JUMBO episode! We're discussing a vast array of Disney board games for every age from kids to adults and everyone in between. We run the gamut from strategy and trivia to creativity and a host of classics that have been beautifully rethemed with Disney artwork and characters. Looking for ideas for holida…

Join Jim today for an exciting announcement and some breaking insights into Disney's latest park technology! Getaway Today has a special offer for That Old Mouse Magic listeners that will turn back the clock on the recent price increases at Disneyland! And we'll dive into some of the important nuts and bolts of Genie+, the new approach to bypassing…

Join Jim and today's returning guest Morgan Fenner with our recommendations for your Disney Halloween Watchlist! From classic cartoons to truly spine-chilling motion pictures, we're sharing our spooky favorites...most of which can be found on Disney+. It's time to turn off the lights, grab some popcorn, and get in the mood to get BOO-ed!!!…

Join Jim and today's returning guest, Mandee Shaffer. Get ready for Part 2 of their first episode, "Things We Learn from Disney Animated Features." We'll be sharing some of our favorite life lessons and the Disney characters and stories that have inspired them. From squirrels and dragons to demigods and demons, we go down some of our favorite rabbi…

Join Jim and today's guest Marc Thompson! This amazing actor has brought his incredible voice talents to Broadway, MTV, and countless cartoon and anime characters...and "Star Wars" fans can bask in his work as the narrator of "The High Republic," "The Fate of the Jedi," and "Thrawn" audiobook series...and so much more! And he's a total Disney fan t…

Join Jim and this week's guest Tracy Mangum! This Disney diehard is prepping for the race of a lifetime! Over a 4-day span, he'll be running a 5k, a 10k, a half marathon, and a full marathon in the "Dopey Challenge" at Walt Disney World! He's a podcaster with a purpose as he'll be raising money for the American Cancer Society throughout the race. A…

Join Jim and today's guest, author and film critic Scott Renshaw. We'll be discussing his book, "Happy Place: Living the Disney Parks Life" where you'll meet individuals as colorful as those found in any of the animated classics. Imagine visiting Disneyland over 1,000 consecutive days...riding Radiator Springs Racers more than 9,000 times...or taki…

Join Jim and today's co-host Mandee Shaffer for a visit to the wonderful world of Hidden Mickeys! These delightful treasures are like little valentines from the artists and Imagineers to everyone who visits the Disney parks...and worlds beyond. Dozens of our listeners sent us their favorites and we promise you'll learn about some "things you never …

Join Jim and today's guests Jolene and Kenn Johnson and Alexa Johnson Godfrey fresh from their latest trip to Walt Disney World! New things are happening every day as the parks are preparing for the 50th Anniversary Celebration as well as pivoting to respond to the ever-changing face of the pandemic...but they're happy to report that the magic is t…

Join Jim and his guest Jena Allison-Wright for a guided tour into the world of the Disneyland "Plaid." As a Guest Relations Specialist, she walked the red carpet, spearheaded special events, and was in demand among many of Hollywood's "A-listers" because of her expertise and personability. And she even got to become an actual ghost in the Haunted M…

Join Jim and today's guest Rich Adams on an expedition to recapture boyhood dreams. After two brief and less-than-fulfilling trips to Disneyland, he went on a quest to experience the park the way that Walt had envisioned...and for the first time in his life, he set foot in Fantasyland! One small step for Rich...one giant leap for his inner child!…

Join Jim and his guests Susanna Barnes, Derrick Dean, and Katie Drake for a fun-filled blast of Disney animated film trivia! Play along at home as these three battle it out for bragging rights in a virtual game of Disney knowledge and fascinating tidbits. Get ready to laugh, learn, and reminisce with these Disney diehards. Hands on your buzzers...i…

Join Jim and returning favorite Jessica Merrill for a lighthearted discussion of how to be a welcome Disney guest! To quote Walt Disney, "Happiness is a state of mind. It's according to the way you look at things" and today we offer some perspectives on how to make a day at Disney so much better...not only for you but for everyone around you!…

Join Jim and today's guest Mary Leishman for a refreshing getaway to Disney's tropical paradise, Aulani! She shares her magical experiences as a show host mingling with Moana, musubi, and Menehune...and if you don't know all these words, you soon will! It's a perfect treat to beat the heat...and feel the "ohana spirit!" Aloha!…

Join Jim and today's guest...WAIT! Join today's Guest Host, Sam Cook, as the the podcast goes "Inside Out" and "Topsy Turvy" as the interviewer becomes the interviewed and we learn more about the driving force behind "That Old Mouse Magic." The stories flow back and forth throughout this freewheeling exchange that's filled with the memories, inspir…

Join Jim and today's guest Moira Stephenson for an enchanting and heartwarming episode from across the Atlantic. She's a singer, a loving mother, and the European Administrator for Mattercammers United! And her lilting Scottish brogue will caress your ears as she shares her magical tales from childhood, motherhood, and Disneyhood.…

Join Jim and his guest Kassie Winkler for an inside look at the fascinating world of Disney collectibles and memorabilia. As an employee at the Van Eaton Galleries, she spends her days surrounded by incredible Disney treasures and one-of-a-kind works of art. From high-priced auction items to delightfully "flawed" heirlooms, it's a place where the i…

Join Jim and his guest, Jayson LeBaron, for a master class in Disney park strategies! From rope drop advice to seating arrangements for attraction photos, he loves making detailed plans that maximize the magic for everyone. For him, the anticipation is almost as much fun as being there. ALMOST!

Join Jim and his guest professional artist Tom Spina. As the owner of Regal Robot and Tom Spina Designs, he and his team have created Star Wars characters for commercials and videos and performed groundbreaking work preserving original film props for archives and private collectors. They also are creating amazing themed furniture and unique home de…

Join Jim and his guest Disney devotee Shane Casteel! Underneath his rough-and-tumble exterior beats the heart of an Imagineer! Half grease monkey and half wizard, this guy is fascinated by the mechanics and the minute details that go into making the magic happen. Just drop him into the middle of Radiator Springs and watch his inner Mouseketeer come…

Join Jim and today's guest Christian Johnston for wonderful tales of his interactions with park guests as a Character Attendant. From the humorous to the heartfelt, he reminds us of how these Disney icons brighten and inspire us with their timeless and life-changing stories. Be prepared...for "all the feels."…

Join Jim and today's guest Laura Ware for a plethora of Disney delights! This exuberant actress and cast member is brimming with stories about working at Disney publishing, collecting Disney record albums, rubbing elbows with Disney luminaries, and her current position as a tour guide at the New Amsterdam Theater, home of the Broadway premieres of …

Join Jim and today's guest Darren Ewing! This actor, musician and all-around entertainer is a former cast member whose experiences range from the tapings of "Let's Make a Deal" to a couple of favorite Disney Channel movies...and he has the distinction of being featured in "The Best Worst Movie" ever! Find out why he's a bit of a cult hero with a Di…

Join Jim and his guest, award-winning author Brian Jay Jones at the intersection where Muppets, mice, and droids collide! He'll be sharing amazing insights into the lives of Jim Henson and George Lucas...and the stories of how all roads led to Disney! So grab your 3D glasses, pull on the yellow tab, and blast off into the imaginations of these lege…

Join Jim and today's guest Matt Allen as we celebrate Disneyland and one of its most unique fan clubs! It's the eve of the park's reopening and what better way to spread the joy than by getting acquainted with Mattercammers United! Inspired by the webcam perched high atop the Anaheim Howard Johnsons, we'll be talking with one of the group's founder…

Join Jim and today's guests Elise Adams, Katie Drake, and Karina LeBaron for a leap into the chalk painting and a tea party on the ceiling! It's a celebration of all things Mary Poppins and these three ladies are brimming with glee at the chance to gush about their favorite nanny, It's a joyous and touching tribute that you won't want to miss!…

Join Jim and today's guest, Cory Thompson! His passion for all things Marvel began with an uncle who was an artist for the franchise and he has grown into a "Fan Man" of superheroic proportions. He's always loved Disney and now that the Marvel Campus is coming to California Adventure he's bursting with anticipation! Find out why!…

Join Jim and today's guest, Doug Watson, who combines two of his greatest passions in life: fatherhood and Disney! His tender and joyous stories include beautiful memories of a very special Make-a-Wish vacation...and for him, every memory is precious.

Join Jim and his guests Jordon and Angela LeBaron, a pair of lovable songbirds who landed in the jungles of Disney! They share stories of their extended honeymoon in the Disney College Program as well as their passion for Disney music that can be enjoyed on YouTube and Instagram! Hold on to your hats and glasses...and enjoy the ride!…

Join Jim and today's guests Colton Ward and Kacee and Kevin Neff to hear their escapades as winners of the Mickey's Concierge Road Rally! Their competitive spirits and wealth of Disney knowledge led them to victory against a field of worthy challengers. And Kevin also surprises us with some special Disney trivia questions of his own!…

Join Jim and today's guest Kyle Hess for a glimpse at yet another way of becoming a cast member: Disney's Professional Internship Program! With beginnings in technical show support at EPCOT, it wasn't long before Kyle was playing with fire...then inspiring young minds as a teacher in the Youth Education Series (YES)! And the message he proclaims th…

Join Jim and today's guest, Juston LeBaron, for a gastronomic celebration of Disney cuisine! From appetizers to desserts and a LOT of hearty fare in between, we bask in the memories of one sensational dining experience after another. And we've got recommendations galore! One word of advice: have something edible nearby because you're gonna get hung…

Join Jim and today's guest Walt Disney World cast member Kiershta Snarr. She's a Guest Relations expert at EPCOT with enough fascinating inside information to fill Spaceship Earth! We'll be stopping at every pavilion in Future World and World Showcase so put on your virtual walking shoes and let's go!…

Join Jim and today's guests Jason Gordon and Mike Hadley! These fun-loving entrepreneurs and former cast members find Disney magic everywhere they go...AND they bounce that magic right back to everyone with the Disney-scented candles from their whimsical company, Apothecary 55!

Join Jim and today's guest Topher Stark! Did you hear the one about the guy who super-sized his meal, won a trip to Disney's Animal Kingdom from McDonald's, and embarked on a life-changing journey that brings gastronomic joy to thousands of guests each year? It's almost too magical to be true!

Join me and today's guest Jake Nelson for a glimpse behind the scenes at Disney Animation Studios. This talented artist and Disney aficionado comes from a family whose dedication to The Mouse has given him a lifetime of happy memories. And once you start him talking about Disney, it's like opening Pandora's box!…

Join Jim and today's classic guest Jymme Frederickson, best known to Disney fans as Roberta Shore! From her recurring role on the Mickey Mouse Club in the serial "Annette" to delighting audiences as the owner of "The Shaggy Dog," she shares wonderful stories of her career as a singer, dramatic actor, and early Disney star! And guess where you can h…

Join Jim and today's guest Darin Beardall to hear how a kid with only a taste of Disney in his childhood became a total believer! Every element in his life from parenthood to studies in Africa to backgrounds in science, theatre, and architecture have given him a deep connection to Walt's vision and a commitment to "never talk about anything negativ…

Join me and today's exciting guest, Timothy Goins. This wonderfully talented performer has been on Disney's "Most Wanted List" for more than a decade! From the majesty of "The Festival of the Lion King" to the pulse-pounding spectacle of "Tarzan Rocks!" to the vocal purity and passion of "The Voices of Liberty," Tim has thrilled and delighted guest…

Join Jim and his guest, Sean Leonard, to hear the story of how a temp job at the Disney company store led to working alongside many of the biggest names in Disney Imagineering! It's a tale that journeys through the advent of email, attractions like the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and Splash Mountain, and the Renaissance of Disney animation. And y…

Join Jim and today's guest, Lauralyn Malmstrom! From "Mimi Boppers" to the magic of EPCOT, this former cast member revels in the delights of Disney, She's a walking wellspring of memories, laughter and happy tears! Enjoy!

Join Jim and today's guest, Summer Alvey! This bright and talented lady shares her joyful experiences as a cast member at Tokyo Disneyland. Both princess and villain, her sparkle and energy lit up the parks! What better way to say goodbye to 2020 and ring in the new year!

Happy holidays from everybody at That Old Mouse Magic!

Join Jim and his guests Jolene Johnson and Alexa Godfrey Johnson for a podcast that's sure to whet your appetite! This mother-daughter team shares their passion for Disney food in all its forms. From the parks to their kitchens, you'll find tantalizing sweets, scrumptious entrees, and their own homemade feasts inspired by Disney films. Bon Appétit!…

Join Jim and today's guest Addison Welch for a colorful journey inside this creative chameleon! With the eye of an artist, the hands of a puppeteer, the heart of a teacher, and the spirit of a performer, his life is a constant outpouring of imagination and exploration!

Join Jim and today's energetic and entertaining guest, J.D. Dumas! He's the perfect visitor for the holiday season because he shares his many gifts with audiences, park guests, and hundreds of young participants in the Disney Performing Arts program. Get inspired!

Join Jim and today's guest Chad Wilburn to kick off the holiday season! His love for Disney merchandise and performance has led to a lifetime of magical memories. Go behind the scenes at The Disney Store, Walt Disney World, and "Beauty and the Beast" to hear just a few of the reasons why this man is such a devoted fan of our favorite Mouse!…

Join Jim and today's guest Kim Allen Tolman on a laugh-filled romp through a joyous scrapbook of Disney memories. From classic live-action films to "It's A Small World" to Mousercize to an obsession with "Newsies," Kim lives life with all of the color and vitality that Walt inspires in all of us! This is Disney nostalgia at its best!…

Come along with Jim and his delightful guest Shealyn Mayer. She bubbles over with enthusiasm about her time spent with a host of Disney characters...and then it's off to Ireland to spend time with her very special Disney "auntie." It's an episode you won't want to miss!