Monoreel Radio

This week, we review and discuss 2003's "The Cheetah Girls". Why is this film so revered? How does the soundtrack hold up? Did it set the table for other DCOM musicals? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. 

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This week we review and discuss 2001's "Jumping Ship". This film is just about to celebrate its 25th anniversary, but what is the real reason we’re reviewing it for the show? Do you need to see "Horse Sense", the first film in the series, to understand what's happening? How does this film separate itself from other DCOMs? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

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This week we take you along with us to the House of Mouse Expo 2026 at the Wyndham Lake Buena Vista. As we walk the floor, we stop to talk to some of our favorite vendors offering unique, high-quality products for you to enjoy in the parks as well as products that you can enjoy from home as you reminisce on your magical vacation.

Want to check out our featured vendors? Click their links below:

Dream Along With Us

Uncle Phil's Fudge

Mady On Main Street

Ponchears

Dolce Spot

Park Days With Nicole

Pirate Duck Diner

Side Quest Tavern

Thrill Eats

We thank Michelle and Scott from The Main Street Mouse for allowing us to participate in this year's event and we look forward to many more in the future!

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This week we review and discuss "Spider-Man: No Way Home". How do we feel about the use of the multiverse in this film? How does this compare to the other Tom Holland Spidey films? Is this a redemption story for past Spider-Man films? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. 

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This month, we do a DIY version of "Flavors of Florida" at Disney Springs. Jacki fills us in on her new exciting project while Sean also discusses going to SeaWorld with family friends as well as roping dropping the park as a single rider. We then run through what we know so far about Halloween Horror Nights 35 at Universal Studios Orlando. 

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This week we review and discuss 2019's "Spider-Man: Far From Home". Is this the actual jumping off point for the Tom Holland Spider-Man series? How have these characters grown? Should this film have stayed in New York? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. 

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This week we review and discuss 1954's "The Vanishing Prairie". Is this the film we were expecting? Was it groundbreaking at the time of its release? Does it stand the test of time? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. 

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This week we celebrate America 250 with a discussion of 2004's "Disney America's Heart and Soul". Is this the slice of Americana we are looking for? What themes in this film are still true today? Where are the interview subjects now? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

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This week we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of "Wendy Wu Homecoming Warrior". Is this a time travel movie? How does the cast handle the physical demands of these roles? How does this film separate itself from other DCOMs? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. 

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This week we review and discuss "Atlantis The Lost Empire" as it celebrates it 25th anniversary. How was this film conceived? How does the animation compare to other Disney films of its time? Is this film an under-appreciated classic? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. 

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