Remembering the Studio Backlot Tour

Chris and Matt take a walk down Memory Lane....or is it New York Ave? We reminisce about the gone, but not forgotten, Studio Backlot Tour, once a pinnacle of your visit to Disney's MGM Studios, and now replaced by a backyard and an alien outpost. Long gone are the days in which you could see the Golden Girls' house, Herbie sitting in a driveway, getting wet on Catastrophe Canyon or seeing the incredible costumes and props of various Disney films and TV shows. Take a tour with us as we remember this wonderful and wonderfully long attraction.

We're back for part 2 of our Halfway to March Madness 2026 Bracket! In this episode, we have our friend, Michael, making his Mass Mouse Fans Podcast debut! Chris and Matt are also joined again by Westley, Carson and Meg, as we hash out the remaining 32 former attractions on the list. There will be tie-breakers, laughter, tears, and just a little bit of resentment as we whittle our way down to the #1 extinct attraction at Walt Disney World. Take a listen and find out for yourself if we got it right.

Is it September already? That means it's time for the Mass Mouse Fans Halfway to March Madness 2026 Bracket! This time, we're doing extinct Walt Disney World attractions. We've invited Carson, Meg and Westley back to join Chris and Matt to review and vote on 64 extinct attractions. Who's going to make it to the end? Is it Splash Mountain, the original Journey Into Imagination, Dinosaur, World of Motion, Stitch's Great Escape, or perhaps another favorite gone-but-not-forgotten attraction? (Spoiler: It's not Stitch's Great Escape) Come and take a listen, go down memory and even follow along with us as we break down some beloved memories of these attractions. Follow along!https://www.massmousefans.com/halfway-to-march-madness-2026

In August 2026, at the D23 Event, 2 international Disney parks were announced to have their Space Mountain attractions refurbished and updated. Prior to the event, rumors were swirling online about Walt Disney World's Space Mountain also getting a major refurbishment, but alas, no announcement was made. So, before any future announcements are made, Chris and Matt decide to sit down and give an overview of the current Space Mountain, give facts and history, and discuss what they would like to see for the future. Here's to the future!

In this episode, Chris is joined by Matt, Westley and Carson to discuss our thoughts on the D23 2026 Experiences Panel, and Carson shares her experiences from attending the event in person. We go over the full synopsis of the Parks Experience event and give our honest assessment of the updates that Disney provided.

Welcome to a voyage of discovery and awareness, of therichness, the diversity and the often surprising nature of Living with theLand.Do these words inspire joy in your heart? Does the soundof a pan flute give you goosebumps? Are you a fan of gardening? Then you are the perfect listener for this week's episode! Chris is joined by Westley and Carson to discuss one of the best, lesser-known, non-IP attractions in all of Walt Disney World: Living with the Land at Epcot. An original, opening day attraction, formerly know as Listen to the Land, take a listen as we discuss what makes this ride so special, and why it has stood the test of time.

In this episode, Chris and Matt metaphorically climb to the summit of Mount Everest and discuss Disney Animal Kingdom's one and only roller coaster. From its incredibly themed queue, to the story of how the Imagineers took the time to fully research the area, come and take a listen as we discuss everything that went into this thrilling attraction. And stay tuned to the end so you can hear our interview with our very special guest.

Lights! Camera! Action! Hooray for Hollywood! On this episode, Chris and Matt remember the beloved attraction, The Great Movie Ride, once a flagship attraction located at Disney's Hollywood Studios (or, for those who remember, MGM Studios). From Footlight Parade to The Wizard of Oz, this attraction showcased some of the most celebrated films of the time. And let's not forget the interactive portion where you were detained by an unscrupulous gangster or cowboy depending on which car you were in. Was this a must-do for you? Take a listen and reminisce about the good old days of living through the films.

It's the winner of our March Madness 2026 Dining Bracket, The Sci Fi Dine In! Join Chris and Matt as we take a deep-dive into one of the most entertainingly themed restaurants on Walt Disney World's property. Located in Hollywood Studios, this unique dining experience is a perennial favorite amongst younger and older WDW guests. From schlocky B-movies to 50s commercials, and even a few clips of Walt Disney himself, come and take a listen and see why this restaurant was chosen as our winner.

Sometimes a competitor is eliminated in the first round of March Madness, and that's just not fair. Therefore, we got the Fantastic Five back together to give the 32 restaurants that were eliminated in Round One to give them a second chance. Come and take a listen as Chris, Matt, Westley, Meg and Carson reunite to give the First Outs another chance. Did we get it right the first time? Did we get it right this time? Did we incur the wrath of Carson by voting out one of her favorite restaurants? You bet we did!