Get Away Today and Genie Plus

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 holiday gift-giving? We've got your back, Jack (Skellington), and we even include some special offers at the end of the podcast. It's time to share the fun and magic!

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 the queue lines at Walt Disney World!

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 rabbit holes to discover the magic and wisdom that awaits us all. 

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 to boot!

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. And he does it all with a smile on his face! This hero is no zero!

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 taking your picture in front of 3 different Disney castles in 24 hours. Well, he's met them all and many more! And he's got his own fascinating tales to share! 

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 knew you never knew!" Keep a sharp eye out. They're around every corner!

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 there in abundance and there's more great stuff just around the corner!