Welcome to The Main Street Mouse Weekly Podcast Show #218 for February 9th, 2026

On this episode:

Adventures in Florida Living:

• Wednesday - CatGate
• Friday – Disney Springs New Merchandise
• Saturday – Hang out with Friends

Park & Entertainment News:

• HOME 2026 Welcomes John O’Hurley
• Disney Announces Josh D’Amaro as New CEO of The Walt Disney Company
• The Savannah Bananas Going Back to Disneyland
• Universal Orlando Launches “This Changes Everything” Super Bowl LX Campaign on NBC & Peacock
• Disneyland Offers a “Happily Ever After” Moment at the Haunted Mansion
• No Cash Needed: Universal Volcano Bay Goes Fully Cashless February 25
• Disney California Adventure Celebrates 25 Years: Humphrey the Bear & More
• Fall in Love at Walt Disney World This Valentine’s Day with Sweet Treats and Magic
• Super Bowl LX MVP Kenneth Walker III Going To Disneyland
• National Pizza Day, Via Napoli at Epcot

Discussion:

• Update for H.O.M.E.
• Discussion Josh D’Amaro and CEO’s of Disney
• If you were appointed CEO of Disney, what would you like to change or on your list of things to change.

Question for Michele (or Scott):

We have no question this week.

If you have a question, you want Scott to ask Michele on the show or a question for Michele to ask Scott? Email us at Scott@TheMainStreetMouse.com or Michele@TheMainStreetMouse.com and we will ask it.

If you would like to submit a question or show idea to Michele for her Daydream Believing Podcast that comes out on Thursdays, email her at Michele@TheMainStreetMouse.com

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Thank you for listening,

Scott & Michele Atwood

Welcome to The Main Street Mouse Weekly Podcast Show #214 for January 12th, 2026

On this episode:

Adventures in Florida Living:

• Tuesday – Hollywood Studios – Food Booth, Sorcerer Hat Left 11 Years
• Race Weekend so locals not running, stay away from Disney for the most part
• Thursday – Big Announcement for House of Mouse Expo

Upcoming Events:

• Media Event with Leslie Iwerks Disneyland Handcrafted
• Opening of Festival of the Arts

Park & Entertainment News:

• Power Up Your Star Wars–Inspired LEGO Creations with SMART Play
• Get the Foodie Rundown for Epcot’s Festival of the Arts, 2026!
• Get Ready for Valentine’s Day at Disney Parks!
• Live Action Tangled Rapunzel & Flynn Actors Announced!
• Universal Orlando Resort Unveils 2026 Dates for Major Destination-Wide Events
• SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica Orlando Announce Free 2026 Preschool Cards
• Blue Man Group Makes it’s Return to Orlando with a Brand-New Home at ICON Park Starting May 1, 2026
• Kathryn Hahn Could Be Our Mother Gothel in New Live Action Tangled
• New Disney Valentine Apparel at Old Navy!
• Varsity Style Jackets at Disney Springs

Discussion:

• Let’s Go H.O.M.E.
• EPCOT – Too many festivals? Too much of a good thing?

Question for Michele (or Scott):

From listener Hannah Prokop “I have another question for Michele. I am having a baby this month, and my son turns 3 in February. Is it unrealistic to plan a Disney day or Disney trip with a 3-year-old and 4/5 month old in June?”

Have a question you want me to ask Michele on the show? Email me at Scott@TheMainStreetMouse.com and I will ask it.

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Thank you for listening,

Scott & Michele Atwood