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We created a lot of great Disney memories in 2023 and as alwyas, choosing our favorites is no easy task. This year our hosts had Disney expeirences in Hawaii, Anaheim, Orlando, the Caribbean, as well as movie theaters and their living rooms. Regardless of the location Disney gave us a lot to enjoy.  This episode not only serves as our annual time of reflection, but it also will be our final episode for Mouse House Weekly. It has been our honor and pleasure to bring you Disney content over the last four years.  We'd love to stay connected with you via social media, keep sharing our Disney moments with you, and see what kind of Disney magic is happening in your life!

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Goodbyes and endings are so difficult sometimes, but Disney is known for creating some of the most beloved and memorable endings ever put to film. Whether it's a storybook ending where they all lived "Happily Ever After" or an ending that brings the whole story full circle, Disney knows how to end a movie gracefully.  But what are the best movie endings? As the penultimate episode of Mouse House Weekly, Bryce and Darrell will talk their favorite Disney goodbyes also known as Disney movie endings. Do our favorite Disney movie endings match yours? Join us this week on Mouse House Weekly!

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Disney has been remaking their cinematic classics for many years now. These remakes have gained popularity in recent years and are part of Disney's strategy to capitalize on their extensive catalog. Disney remakes serve several purposes. They allow Disney to introduce classic stories to a new generation of audiences, often with updated visuals and contemporary themes. They also provide an opportunity to monetize existing intellectual property and expand the Disney brand. 

Many of these remakes come from the company's large catalog of full-featured films like, The Parent Trap, Freaky Friday, Herbie, and The Absent-Minded Professor. Recently we have seen an increase in the remaking of many animated classics into live-action adaptations, like The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin. But the remakes have faced criticism for being overly reliant on nostalgia and not offering much that is new or innovative. But are there movies that Disney would not remake? 

In this episode, Rachel and Jeremiah are going to tackle this exact question. They go over 10 classic Disney films that they believe the company will not try to remake. Hear their thoughts about each picture and why they think a remake is not going to happen.

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Which Herbie movie is the best? Is it the 1968 original The Love Bug or the 2005 Herbie: Fully Loaded? This is a question that Jeremiah and Rachel will be exploring in this podcast. They compare characters, music and script. Which one will drive away with the checkered flag? Press play and find out!

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When Raiders of the Lost Ark came out in 1981, it redefined the action/adventure genre in the film industry, and spawned the popular franchise we come to know and love today: Indiana Jones. Many people have watched the existing four films in the series, and generally enjoyed them very very much. However, the self-proclaimed "film fanatic" Blake, has never watched the series in its entirety. In this week's episode, after watching all four Indiana Jones movies in under 36 hours, Blake discusses the films with JJ, talking about their enjoyment of each film, what they liked, and what they didn't like. And, as always, they rank them in the end and Blake gives his overall thoughts on his first viewing of the Indiana Jones films. Buckle up tightly now—some hot Indiana Jones takes may be appearing in this episode.

Have you watched the Indiana Jones films? What were your thoughts on them? Did you maybe, perhaps, disagree with one of our takes? Let us know, and connect with us at Mouse House Weekly, we'd love to discuss with you!

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Movie sequels aren't typically known for being better than their predecessor.  In fact, many would say that sequels aren't typically very good.  Fortunately, there are many movie sequels that are quite enjoyable and even a few that are better than their predecessor. But which movie sequel is the best?  

This week we take a look at movie sequels all across the Disney catalog in an effort to crown one of them the king of sequels.  In creating our list of contenders, we had four criteria:

• Only the second movie in a series was eligible
• Both Colby and Darrell must have seen the original AND the sequel
• The movie must be available on Disney Plus in the US
• The movie must have been a theatrical release

Download a copy of the bracket and choose your own winner!

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As we reach the end of 2021 and anticipate new Disney adventures in 2022, we want to stop and reflect on some of the best Disney experiences we had in 2021.  With the reopening of Disneyland, Walt Disney World celebrating its 50th anniversary, and a plethora of new content released on Disney+, there was plenty of opportunity for great moments with Disney this year.  Join us this week as each host of Mouse House Weekly shares his or her favorite Disney moment of 2021.

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This Christmas Rachel and Jeremiah visited many of the popular theme parks in Southern California in effort to find out how other parks compare to Disneyland. Obviously Christmas at Disney is special and other parks attempt to match that kind of magic, but is it worth spending your money to visit those other parks? This and many other questions will be tackled in this fun Holiday filled episode.

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Ben is back from his DCL sailing aboard the Disney Magic, and it's time to talk cruise ship size! With two different classes of ships, and a third on the way in the Disney Wish, knowing what size ship floats your boat is so important. Join Ben and Erica as they break down the different areas of the ship, discuss which class gets the edge in each category, and ultimately what ship they are picking for their next Disney cruise!

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With Spider-Man: No Way Home just around the corner, you may be unprepared for what may unfold when the movie arrives in theaters December 17th. So, Blake is hosting this week's episode to tell you what you need to know, and which movies you should check out in preparation for what could possibly be the biggest Spider-Man movie of all time. After a bit of discussion on what he's done Disney this week, Blake shares which movies you should prioritize if you're not very familiar with what's to come in No Way Home, as well as some rumors that may or may not be true. He talks about the movies you need to watch, the ones that you should watch, and the ones you could watch. And if you don't have time to watch them, don't worry! Blake lets you in on what you might need to know if you can't watch all of these movies listed here before heading to see No Way Home. Some of these movies include Spider-Man Far From Home, the Raimi Spider-Man trilogy, the Amazing Spider-Man films, and…the Daredevil Netflix show? Tune in to find out the best way to prepare for this year's biggest Marvel film!

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Have you watched any of the films on this list? What were your thoughts on them? Any other films or shows that should be watched to prepare for No Way Home? Let us know, and connect with us at Mouse House Weekly, we'd love to discuss with you!

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