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!

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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!

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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!

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As you can probably imagine, there’s so much Disney to talk about and a lot of this information doesn’t really fit into the interview format organically. Because of that, a new type of episode, Magical Moments, was created! In these shorter episodes, it’ll be easier to talk about even more tips and tricks to navigating the parks and do deeper dives about dining, attractions, Disney news and more.

If you listened to Scott's interview with Rory, then you’re aware of “The List” - the list of things they didn’t know the answers to and facts that they weren’t sure of. Since their interview, Scott reached out to friends, did some deep dives, and checked his sources and he has the answers!

Enjoy this first Magical Moments episode!

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In this episode, Rory and Scott continue chatting about Rory's career and his involvement in the Disney+ show, Hawkeye. They also chat about visiting Walt Disney World and Disneyland, their favorite snacks, and they have a blast playing As the Nose Grows - Pinocchio True or False, Huey, Dewey, and Louie, and a new game called Chip or Dale where they talk about the differences between the attractions at WDW and the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim. They also create "The List." More to come... :)

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Scott is joined by his friend and Broadway veteran, Rory Donovan. They talk about Rory's start in show business, his time touring the country in Finding Neverland and Young Frankenstein, his Broadway debut in Elf the Musical, NBC's Jesus Christ Superstar: Live in Concert starring John Legend, and so much more! Fasten your seatbelts and get ready for a really fun time! 

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Scott sits down with the hilarious Maryellen Hooper to talk about how she got into comedy, her time in the clubs, and what it was like to work on all of the Disney Cruise Line ships. Maryellen also talks about her experiences with Bill Farmer (the voice of Goofy), Rex Smith, and Disney Legend and Songwriter, Richard Sherman. Scott and Maryellen play Huey, Dewey, and Louie and As the Nose Grows - Pinocchio True or False and they just have a great time. Give a listen and laugh along! 

Be sure to visit www.MaryellenHooper.com, follow her on social media, and check out her clips on YouTube. 

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Scott welcomes back former Disneyland Resort Imagineer, Kate Harrow, for part 2 of their interview. This week, Kate talks about how she helped to create Warner Bros. World in Abu Dhabi and her return to The Walt Disney Company. They also talk about how Kate spends her time off in the parks and they play a few games - As the Nose Grows - Pinocchio True or False and Huey, Dewey, and Louie. Like the backside of water, this conversation really flows!

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This week, Scott welcomes Kate Harrow - former Disneyland Resort Imagineer! In this episode, Kate and Scott talk about her schooling, mentors, and internship w/ Disney and how that turned into a full-time job as a technical director. Kate also gives a behind the scenes look at her time working on the Jungle Cruise, Jingle Cruise, and Frozen and the Hyperion.

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Sam Strasfeld is back for part two of his interview. This Broadway triple threat joins Scott to discuss dancing with Julie Andrews, some "interesting" moments during Mary Poppins, and traveling to Vancouver to film Schmigadoon during Covid. Sam and Scott also talk about the Disney Parks and they play a few fun Disney games like "Dash's Super Speed Words" and "As the Nose Grows - Pinocchio True or False." 

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Step in Time with Sam Strasfeld, the first guest on The Mouse and Me! This week, Sam and Scott chat about Sam's theatrical training in Canada and his move to New York, where he made his Broadway debut in Mary Poppins. Sam shares stories about his audition, his experiences with both the Broadway and touring productions of Mary Poppins (including how the harness that kept him upside down worked), and working with Rebecca Luker, Gavin Lee, and Julie Andrews. We think you'll find this episode to be practically perfect in every way.

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Store all of your carry-on items in the under seat compartment, put on your Mickey ears or your princess crown, and enjoy this second trailer of The Mouse of Me!

The first full-length episode premiers next week!

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Welcome to The Mouse and Me! I'm your host, Scott Jacobs. Join me as I chat all things Disney with my pals including Disney cast members, Broadway friends who have worked on stage and behind the scenes, and comedians, photographers, choreographers, singers, and musicians. We'll talk attractions, shows, food, characters, tips and tricks for planning your trip and navigating the parks, and more! 

Premiers this spring!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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! 

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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! 

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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/

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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!

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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: 

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Disneyland: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/faq/dining/canceling-reservation/

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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! 

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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!

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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!

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Robert Creighton co-authored and starred in the hit off-Broadway musical "Cagney," which is soon headed toward a Broadway production. For that role, he won the Fred Astaire Award for Outstanding Male Dancer and was nominated for the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards as best Lead Actor in a Musical. 

He played the role of Angelo in "Comedy of Errors" for the Public Theatre’s Shakespeare in the Park, had starring roles in New York City Center’s ENCORE SERIES productions of "Damn Yankees," "Little Me," and "Paint Your Wagon," and was in the original North American tour of "Fame."  

On Broadway, some of Robert's credits include playing the roles of Durdles in "The Mystery of Edwin Drood," Moonface in "Anything Goes," and Amos in "Chicago." He was also in "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" and "Jackie Mason's Laughing Room Only."

On television, he was a recurring guest star on the CBS series "The Good Fight" as Clarence Kolb and guest-starred on "Elementary," "Law & Order," "The Family," and "Life on Mars." 

And now...his Disney credits! Robert recently revisited the role of Timon in Disney’s "The Lion King" on Broadway after playing the role in NY in 2010, in the LA company in 2002 and 2003, and in Toronto in 2000. Also on Broadway, he played the role of Chef Louis in "The Little Mermaid," and was in the workshop, the out of town tryouts in Denver, and then the full Broadway run of "Frozen," where he originated the role of the Duke of Weselton - or is it Weaselton? Other Disney projects include VoiceOver work, where Robert sang as a thug in the song “I Got A Dream” in the movie, "Tangled." He also sang on two "Frozen" shorts and was part of the live action "Beauty and the Beast."

Robert performed at the International Festival of the Arts at EPCOT with fellow Disney royalty Heidi Blickenstaff and Patti Murin. He was also part of multiple developmental workshops including "Aladdin" where he was the Genie, he did 2 workshops of "Newsies," and was in the development cast for "Tangled" for Disney Cruise Line...and speaking of Disney Cruise Line, he performed on 7 Disney Cruises, headlining in the Walt Disney Theatre!

Scott is happy to welcome and chat with his pal from the Pridelands, Under the Sea, and Weselton…Robert Creighton!

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The wonderfully talented Dee Quintero returns to The Mouse and Me this week where she and Scott continue their conversation about Dee's favorite show and snack in the Disney Parks, her thoughts on Disney’s California Adventure, her experiences on Web Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure, why Haunted Mansion is her all-time favorite attraction, and so much more.

Be sure to listen to Dee Quintero - Part 1, which dropped last week, where Scott and Dee talked about her time singing as a guest entertainer on Disney Cruise Line, what it was like playing the role of Nemo in Finding Nemo: The Musical at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, her thoughts about arts funding in schools, and so much more.

Thanks for stopping by the podcast, everyone! Happy listening and as Scott always says...we hope you have the best day ever and see ya real soon!

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Dee Quintero is a singer, actor, and video editor and has worked professionally in film, on stage, and at Universal and Disney theme parks.

Some of Dee's favorite film credits include War Cake, Sincerely, and Day 42. On stage, some of her favorite credits include her off-Broadway debut as Madison in Flying Lessons, Natalie in Next to Normal, Wendla in Spring Awakening and Nemo in Finding Nemo: The Musical at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Dee has also done radio events, magic events, and was an a cappella singer at various resorts, Disney Springs, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and on Disney Cruise Line as part of the a cappella group, Moonshot.

Please enjoy Scott's interview with the incredibly talented and wonderful Dee Quintero!

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Jim Landis is BACK and we're so excited!

Last week, Jim talked about how he got started with The Walt Disney Company, the different performing jobs he had in Disneyland Park and on tour, and his transition to Los Angeles where he became a prop master for television and movies where he worked for Melissa McCarthy and on the Will & Grace reboot juuuuust to name a few. Jim also talked about the highlight of his career as a prop master and his thoughts on bringing the Hat Box Ghost to the Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom.

We know you’re gonna love the rest of Scott's interview with Jim this week! These two fast friends have a great time chatting about what Disneyland snack Jim recommends for every first-timer, the show that he’d create for a Disney park, how he'd spend a day with Walt Disney, and so much more!

For your safety, remain seated with your hands, arms, feet, and legs inside the ride vehicle — and be sure to watch your kids. If any of you folks are wearin’ hats or glasses, best remove ’em—’cause this here’s the wildest podcast on the internet!

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This week, Scott welcomes the amazingly talented Jim Landis to the show! These two friends have a great chat about how Jim got started with The Walt Disney Company, the different performing jobs he had in Disneyland Park and on tour, and his transition to Los Angeles where he became a Prop Master for television and movies where he worked for Melissa McCarthy and on the Will & Grace reboot juuuuust to name a few. Jim also talks about the highlight of his career as a Prop Master, his thoughts on bringing the Hat Box Ghost to the Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom, and so much more!

Jim Landis fell in love with theatre at an early age when he performed in his first production, Cyrano de Bergerac, in high school. From there, it was off to the races! He would go on to spend almost 11 years working at Disneyland as a performer, doing everything from cowboy stunt shows to national publicity tours and during that time, he would also perform in multiple Summer Stock and regional productions.

He eventually moved to Los Angeles and pursued a career in television and film production as a Prop Master. While working in this field, he still made time to write plays and keep theater on the back burner. 

For several years, he worked with a resident theater company at The LaMirada Performing Arts Center, where he co-wrote four original musicals for younger audiences as well his own production of ‘Buffalo Betty’s Wild West Revue’ with Disney composer Michael Tavera. Over the years, my guest received recognition for his writing, garnering awards from Drama-Logue as well as The Eugene O’Neil Playwriting Festival in New York City. 

He is currently the owner of GRANDIS CREATIONS LLC. - a company that creates specialty props for television, screen, and stage for such clients as NBC, ABC, CBS, HBO, NETFLIX, PARAMOUNT + and DISNEY IMAGINEERING. 

Jim wrote and directed "Feast of Fools," which will play at The Hudson Theatre located at 6539 Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles. If you're going to be in the area from mid-late September of this year, visit his theatre website at https://www.harvesttheatercompany.com or call the box office at (323) 856-4249 to get tickets to this Equity west coast premiere!

Feast of Fools - It's Thanksgiving again at the Anderson household and the whole family is invited...God help them!

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Last week was Fantastical Flashback with Sam Bird - Part 1 where Sam talked about the different roles he’s had at The Walt Disney Company including stories from his time in the Art Department. Sam also talked about repelling down from the ceiling in it’s a small world, working on the holiday overlay for Jungle Cruise and Haunted Mansion, working on Frozen at the Hyperion, and being a test rider on the Tower of Terror. 

This week, Sam and Scott continue their conversation as they play The Mouse and Me Games "Huey, Dewey, and Louie" and "As the Nose Grows - Pinocchio True or False." These friends talk in detail about Haunted Mansion Holiday, the Jingle Cruise, Blue Bayou Restaurant in Disneyland Park, and Sam's favorite snack, show, and ride in the parks. They also talk about The Bengal Barbecue restaurant, Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room, and so much more.

Sam has seen and done a lot at the Disneyland Resort in his 20 years as a Cast Member and we know you’ll enjoy listening to him again today. Enjoy part 2 of Scott's conversation with Sam Bird!

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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!

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Hello and welcome to the first Fantastical Flashback episode of The Mouse and Me! Now there are THREE types of episodes - Interviews, Magical Moments, and Fantastical Flashback.

Fantastical Flashback episodes will do three things: (1) It’ll give consistent listeners a nice throwback and a reminder of some of the amazing things the guest and Scott talked about; (2) It’ll give new listeners the opportunity to discover these interviews if they don’t listen from the very beginning; (3) It allows Scott to take a break and recharge his batteries! Who knows? It could be an extra busy holiday season. Scott might be in a Disney park. He might be busy editing episodes...or he might just need a breather. :)

For this first Fantastical Flashback, Scott chose to replay his interview with his pal, Sam Bird. When Scott originally interviewed Sam, it was a 2 part interview because they simply had a lot to talk about so Scott wanted to honor that conversation by replaying part 1 this week and part 2 next week. 

When Scott first interviewed Sam last year, Sam was no longer with the Walt Disney company…but he is again! He started back with them this past April and, in total, Sam has been with them now for 20 years! 

His current position is a stage technician. He did the install of the new "Rogers the Musical" at the Hyperion Theatre in Disney’s California Adventure. He’s involved in automation with that production, which means he maintains and operates the show and makes sure that everything works properly. 

Since their interview, Sam and Scott have become good friends and continue to text, call, and FaceTime each other fairly often. As a matter of fact, when Scott was in Disneyland this past February, he and Sam spent a magical day together in both Disneyland Park and Disney's California Adventure AND two other former podcast guests, Kate Harrow and Savannah Harrow, joined them, as they all know each other. Kate and Savy SHOULD know each other…they’re sisters...but you get the gist!

In today's episode, Sam talks about the different roles he’s had at The Walt Disney Company including stories from his time in the Art Department. He also talks about repelling down from the ceiling in it’s a small world, working on the holiday overlay for Jungle Cruise and Haunted Mansion, working on Frozen at the Hyperion, and being a test rider on the Tower of Terror. 

We know that you’re going to love hearing Sam's stories, whether it’s for the first time or if you’re listening again. Please enjoy part one of Scott's interview with his friend...his pal...Sam Bird!

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Christopher Gattelli, the Tony Award-winning choreographer for Disney's Newsies, stops by The Mouse and Me for an enlightening chat about his long and amazing Broadway, film, and television career as a performer, director, and choreographer.

For Newsies, Christopher was also awarded the 2012 Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Choreography. SOME of his other Broadway choreography and directing credits include The King & I, South Pacific, My Fair Lady, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical, The Cher Show, War Paint, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Sunday in the Park With George, Godspell, Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me, 13, and High Fidelity.

As a Broadway performer, he danced in Fosse, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and played the role of Pouncival in Cats and was in the touring productions of Guys and Dolls and Cats, where he played Mr. Mistoffelees.

His Off-Broadway credits include Dogfight, Altar Boyz, Bat Boy: The Musical, and Tick, Tick...BOOM! and on the West End in London, he choreographed South Pacific, Sunday in the Park with George, and Tick, Tick...BOOM!

Christopher choreographed the movie, Hail, Caesar!, starring George Clooney and Scarlett Johansson and both seasons of Schmigadoon, which is currently streaming on Apple TV. 

Now's the time to seize the day! Enjoy Scott's chat with his pal, Christopher Gattelli!

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Have you ever wondered which high speed thrill rides are the fastest at the Walt Disney World Resort? If so, you’re in luck because in this Magical Moments episode, in order of speed, Scott will be counting down the top 10 fastest rides at The Most Magical Place On Earth!

For your safety, remain seated with your hands, arms, feet, and legs inside the ride vehicle...and be sure to watch your kids. If any of you folks are wearin’ hats or glasses, best remove ’em—’cause this here’s the wildest podcast on the internet!

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The Mouse and Me has some good news - Bianca Heard is baaaaack!

Last week, Scott and Bianca had so much fun talking about her first Disney memory, her career as a dancer in Magic Kingdom, working on Disney Cruise Line, and what it was like being really good friends with Mrs. Incredible and Princess Tiana. Bianca also shared her thoughts on casting equality at Walt Disney World and why Awesome Mix Live! is one of her all-time favorite shows in a Disney park.

This week, these two friends finish their chat about what stage show Bianca would create in a Disney park, other roles she’d like to have at the Walt Disney Company, why Mulan is her favorite character, and so much more.

Bianca and Scott became fast friends over three passions that they share - food, travel, and Disney and we're excited for you to hear even more about that when you listen to Part 2 with the lovely Bianca Heard!

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Bianca Heard started at the Walt Disney Company as a character performer and equity dancer in 2016. She opened Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire as Princess Tiana and Discovery Island Carnivale at Animal Kingdom. She went on to perform in Festival of Fantasy as Tiana, danced in a Super Bowl Parade down Main Street, and at Princess Elena’s Coronation. In 2018, she took a contract on the Disney Wonder to perform at Tiana’s Place and ultimately returned to Walt Disney World as an equity actor, performing in Awesome Mix Live! as Gamora before moving on to dance in Beauty and the Beast: Live on Stage! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios!  

Now...enjoy your drive or your power walk or your gym workout or your lunch break or your down time (is there such a thing?) as Scott chats with the delightful Bianca Heard!

Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com

Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme

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Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io