Mouse Management and More

The Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Some resorts are nice. Some resorts are memorable. And then there is the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. Victorian architecture, a five story lobby that makes you stop and look up every single time, live music drifting through the atrium, and a view of Magic Kingdom fireworks from the beach every single night. This is Disney's premier luxury resort and it has earned every bit of that title. Today we are going all the way in. The history, the rooms, the spa, Victoria and Alberts, the Enchanted Rose, and the big question everyone asks before they book it. Is it actually worth it? The chandeliers are lit. The lobby is calling. Welcome to the Grand Floridian.

The Polynesian Village Resort

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:00:00 -0400

"It opened the same day as the Contemporary. October 1, 1971. Same ribbon. Same morning. But the moment you walk through those doors, you are somewhere else entirely. Tiki torches, tropical gardens, the warm smell of the islands in the air, and one of the most devoted fanbases in all of Walt Disney World. Today we are going all the way in on Disney's Polynesian Village Resort. The history, the rooms, the dining, Trader Sam's Grog Grotto, the brand new Wailulu Bar, and exactly who should be booking this place. Grab a mai tai. We are heading to the islands."

The Contemporary Resort

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0400

October 1, 1971. The very first day Walt Disney World opened its gates. And rising up from the shores of Bay Lake was something nobody had ever seen before. An A-frame tower with a monorail gliding straight through the middle of it. Bold, modern, and completely unlike anything else. Over fifty years later, it still looks like the future. Today we are going all the way in on Disney's Contemporary Resort. The history, the rooms, the dining, the transportation advantages that will change how you think about your next trip, and exactly who should be booking this place. Let's get into it.

Resort Overview

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:00:00 -0400

"So many places to stay in Orlando near Walt Disney World. One very big question: where do you even begin? In Episode 2, we are laying out the full Walt Disney World resort landscape, every category, every tier, and how to start figuring out what actually matters to you and your travel party. Think of this as your orientation before the magic really begins. Because choosing the right resort is not about finding the best one, it is about finding YOUR one. And that is what this whole series is built around. Grab your Dole Whip. We are going resort by resort, and it starts right here."

My Disney Why

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

"Welcome to Mouse Management and More, the podcast about planning, navigating, and truly loving all things Disney. I'm Megan Howard, and in this first episode I'm sharing my why. Before we get into Lightning Lanes, dining reservations, and rope drop strategies, and trust me, we are absolutely getting there, I want to start somewhere more personal. Because I believe knowing your own 'why' is the single most powerful trip-planning tool you have. Pull up a chair, grab your Dole Whip, and let's start at the beginning."