This week we get to sit down with actor Terry Hu. In addition to starring in the recent Disney+ original, Zombies 3, Terry also appeared in the third season of Around the Sun by Brad Forenza. Bea and Craig speak with Terry about their acting career, the differences between acting on screen and voice acting and also they have a discussion on inclusion in Hollywood and beyond. Featuring: Craig McFarland and Bea Bonner JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! blog.feedspot.com/disney_podc ..read more

This is a very special interview with Imagineer Lanny Smoot. Recently, it was announced that Lanny would be inducted into the National Inventor's Hall of Fame this year. This milestone has only been achieved by one other person representing the Walt Disney Company, and that would be Walt Disney himself, who was honored posthumously in 2000. We discuss with Lanny some of his favorite projects, including the new Halo-Tile floor that he was just able to show off. The project is set to revolutionize virtual reality. It is a wonderful interview with a man who holds over a hundred patents to his na ..read more

This week we take a page from the Disney Parks Blog and talk about 24 items coming to the Disney Parks and experiences in the year 2024. This list ranges from Disney Cruise Line, to international parks, Walt Disney World and so much more! Featuring: Vanessa Ferguson, Craig McFarland and Brett Rutherford JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts FIND US ON NPR ILLINOIS! - https://www.nprillinois.org/programs/front-row-network JOIN PODCAST PALS! –htt ..read more

Disney+ invited us to chat with Jay Duplass, who will make his debut as Hades in Percy Jackson this week! Craig spoke to him about getting into the character, and the mentoring that he has done throughout the film industry. It is a fun chat! Featuring: Craig McFarland JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts FIND US ON NPR ILLINOIS! - https://www.nprillinois.org/programs/front-row-network JOIN PODCAST PALS! –https://www.facebook.com/groups/1866914 ..read more

You know Vanessa only goes to Walt Disney World once a year, and when she does, she usually gets sick. Did she have the same fate this year? Listen to find out! She also shares new tips for visiting the parks and brings up a few hot topics. Featuring: Vanessa Ferguson and Bea Bonner JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts FIND US ON NPR ILLINOIS! - https://www.nprillinois.org/programs/front-row-network JOIN PODCAST PALS! –https://www.facebook.com ..read more

This week on Beyond the Mouse, Brett gives his trip report from his visit to Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. He also shares details about other places he visited in Japan and how to get around. Brett's trip was so magical, he plans to visit again!  Featuring: Brett Rutherford, Craig McFarland and Vanessa Ferguson JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts FIND US ON NPR ILLINOIS! - https://www.nprillinois.org/programs/front-row-network JOI ..read more

With the recent passing of Glynis Johns it seemed appropriate to revisit our conversation on Mary Poppins. This was the 8th episode of what would become Beyond the Mouse, back before Brett and Vanessa were full time hosts. Mic quality was not great, but we all sat around a table and discussed this film and the Springfield Muni's upcoming production of Mary Poppins from 2017. We will be back next week with a brand new episode! Featuring: Craig McFarland, Brandon Davis, Mary Kate Smith and Kevin Kulavic JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse __________________________________________ ..read more

This week we look back at the year that was 2023! Each of us share our favorite moments of the year, and give you some insights into what we are looking forward to next year. Featuring: Brett Rutherford, Craig McFarland and Vanessa Ferguson JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts FIND US ON NPR ILLINOIS! - https://www.nprillinois.org/programs/front-row-network JOIN PODCAST PALS! – https://www.facebook.com/groups/186691492980265 FIND US ON T ..read more

This week on Beyond the Mouse Vanessa, Bea and Brandon make the trek up to Chicago to see Disney100: The Exhibition. Long story short, they loved the artifacts, but they do have some suggestions if you are thinking about checking it out.  Featuring: Vanessa Ferguson, and guests Bea Bonner and Brandon Davis JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts FIND US ON NPR ILLINOIS! - https://www.nprillinois.org/programs/front-row-network JOIN PODCAST PAL ..read more

This week Brett takes you on a quick trip through WDW's holiday offers, including Jollywood Nights at Disney's Hollywood Studios and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom! Featuring: Brett Rutherford JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts FIND US ON NPR ILLINOIS! - https://www.nprillinois.org/programs/front-row-network JOIN PODCAST PALS! – https://www.facebook.com/groups/186691492980265 FIND US ON TWITTER – https ..read more