RDR 499:Love It or Leave It: Animal Kingdom Under Construction with The Quirky Mouse

Animal Kingdom is full of magic… and right now, full of construction walls! This week, we’re joined by Kylie from TheQuirkyMouse.com to break down what’s still worth loving, what we’d leave for now, and how the upcoming changes are reshaping your day at Disney’s wildest park. PLUS — we talk about her fantastic shirt designs and when to order to get them in time for Christmas!

Episode Summary

This week on Rope Drop Radio, Doug and Lauren welcome special guest Kylie, the creator behind TheQuirkyMouse.com, home of whimsical Disney-inspired shirts and apparel. She shares what’s new in her shop, talks about her favorite designs, and reminds listeners to order by December 10th if you want your custom shirt in time for Christmas!

Then we jump into a Love It or Leave It: Animal Kingdom Edition — because construction is everywhere, but the debate is still wild. We go attraction by attraction to see what rises above the walls and what might not be worth your precious park time right now.

Highlights & Topics Covered

👕 The Quirky Mouse

• What’s new in the shop

• The story behind her favorite shirt designs

• Holiday reminder: Order by December 10th to guarantee Christmas delivery

• Where to find her online

🦁 Love It or Leave It: Animal Kingdom with Construction Walls

We debate the current state of these attractions & locations:

• Expedition Everest

• Satuli Canteen

• Wilderness Explorers

• Na’vi River Journey

• Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond

• Feathered Friends in Flight

• Adventurers Outpost

• Yak & Yeti

• Flame Tree BBQ

• Island Mercantile & Discovery Trading Co.

⭐ Plus:

• Welcome & Patreon shoutout (Thanks Megan R!)

• Apple Podcast review of the week (Jpelf)

• Stuffy of the Week

• Sponsor break

• Aftershow for Patreon members

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