Welcome to Plus or Bust - A Disney Podcast, where each week we discuss a different, random film from Disney's streaming video service, Disney+, and decide whether or not we would recommend it or not by giving a Plus or a Bust. We also discuss various Disney news and other Disney related topics so each week is something different.

On this episode we talk about the latest Disney news including new mask rules at Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris's new reopening date and The Jungle Cruise movie coming to Disney+. All that and more plus our featured film discussion on Peter Pan: Return to Never Land. Is this long distance sequel worth returning to Never Land for? Or does it smell like recycled codfish? Find out on this episode of Plus or Bust!


00:00:35 - Introductions

00:02:03 - Carissa's Gripe Corner

00:03:17 - Walt Disney World changes outdoor mask policy

00:13:36 - Disneyland Paris has a reopening date

00:17:35 - Jungle Cruise is coming to Disney+

00:22:28 - Shang-Chi and Free Guy to have 45 day exclusive theater run

00:24:18 - Disney News Quickies (Muppet Haunted Mansion, Alice's Wonderland Bakery, Disney+ subscriber numbers and more.)

00:27:26 - Avengers Campus food preview

00:36:09 - Tangent about Disneyland restaurants that are open now

00:41:57 - Peter Pan: Return to Never Land discussion

01:12:25 - Tangent about direct to video Disney sequels

01:18:16 - Final Thoughts + Verdicts

01:19:45 - Discussion: Which Disney films would you like a sequel to?

01:28:05 - The random film pick for next week is...

01:33:45 - Outro + Social Links

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Recorded 05/18/2021

Welcome to Plus or Bust - A Disney Podcast, where each week we discuss a different, random film from Disney's streaming video service, Disney+, and decide whether or not we would recommend it or not by giving a Plus or a Bust. We also discuss various Disney news and other Disney related topics so each week is something different.

On this episode we talk about the latest Disney news including new details on the next Disney cruise ship, the Disney Wish, as well as new information on the upcoming Star Wars themed hotel and Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. All that and more plus our featured film discussion on The Strongest Man in the World. Is this college comedy more of a Crinkly Crunch? Or a Crumply Crunch? Find out on this episode of Plus or Bust!



00:00:40 - Introductions

00:01:44 - Carissa's Gripe Corner

00:02:58 - New information on the dining and attractions coming to the Disney Wish cruise ship

00:18:23 - New details on the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser hotel

00:31:51 - New Disney+ Star Wars content for May the 4th

00:37:15 - Marvel lays out release dates and titles for phase 4 films

00:53:32 - Listener Question: Which Disney animation package feature is your favorite?

00:55:59 - Listener Question: Best Disney film of the 60s?

00:59:10 - The Strongest Man in the World discussion

01:28:26 - Final Thoughts + Verdicts

01:28:58 - The random film pick for next week is...

01:30:20 - PSA About the podcast schedule

01:31:36 - Outro + Social Links

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Recorded 05/05/2021

Welcome to Plus or Bust - A Disney Podcast, where each week we discuss a different, random film from Disney's streaming video service, Disney+, and decide whether or not we would recommend it or not by giving a Plus or a Bust. We also discuss various Disney news and other Disney related topics so each week is something different.

On this episode we talk about the latest Disney news including Disney's Oscar wins at the 93rd Academy Awards, Florida changing certain Covid-19 guidelines and a fourth Captain America film being in the works at Marvel Studios. All that and more plus our featured film discussion on The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Is the MCUs second limited series worthy of wielding the shield? Or is the John Walker of Marvel shows? Find out on this episode of Plus or Bust!


00:00:34 - Introductions

00:01:29 - Nikki's Gripe Corner

00:03:31 - Disney wins 5 Oscars at the 93rd Academy Awards

00:11:07 - Florida begins loosening Covid-19 safety guidelines

00:15:14 - Captain America 4 in early development at Marvel

00:20:25 - The Falcon and the Winter Soldier discussion 

01:38:58 - Final Thoughts + Verdicts 

01:39:35 - The random film pick for next week is...

01:40:15 - Red Tails removed from Disney+

01:41:43 - Outro + Social Links

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Recorded 04/28/2021

Welcome to Plus or Bust - A Disney Podcast, where each week we discuss a different, random film from Disney's streaming video service, Disney+, and decide whether or not we would recommend it or not by giving a Plus or a Bust. We also discuss various Disney news and other Disney related topics so each week is something different.

On this episode we talk about the latest Disney news including Disney and Sony striking a deal for streaming rights on Disney+ and the first trailer for Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. We also countdown our top 5 favorite Walt Disney Animation Studio films from the post-renaissance era (2000 - 2008). All that and more plus our featured film discussion on Bolt. Is Bolt ridonkulous in a super way? Or does it deserve to be cancelled? Find out on this episode of Plus or Bust!


00:00:37 - Introductions

00:01:30 - Carissa's Gripe Corner

00:06:40 - Disney and Sony strike a deal to put Sony content on Disney+

00:14:43 - Shang-Chi trailer discussion

00:21:45 - Top 5 favorite post-renaissance era Walt Disney Animation Studio films

00:55:24 - Bolt discussion

01:26:24 - Final Thoughts + Verdicts

01:28:34 - The random film pick for next week is...

01:29:04 - Outro + Social Links

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Any popping, clicking, echoing or vibrations you hear in the audio are not intentional and we're working to get it fixed for later episodes. We apologize for an inconsistent quality.

Recorded 04/21/2021

Welcome to Plus or Bust - A Disney Podcast, where each week we discuss a different, random film from Disney's streaming video service, Disney+, and decide whether or not we would recommend it or not by giving a Plus or a Bust. We also discuss various Disney news and other Disney related topics so each week is something different.

On this episode we talk about the latest Disney news including Disney's increased inclusivity efforts, changes to the "Disney look" and Avengers Campus finally getting an opening date. All that and more plus our featured film discussion on Cars 3. Does the Cars franchise still have one race left in it? Or should it have just retired? Find out on this episode of Plus or Bust!


00:00:33 - Introductions (And a lot of random tangents)

00:07:57 - Avengers Campus has an opening date

00:19:02 - Disney announces changes to appearance policies for Disney Parks Cast Members

00:27:29 - Disney Launchpad series of short films coming to Disney+

00:34:10 - Cars 3 discussion

01:06:52 - Final Thoughts + Verdicts

01:07:31 - The random film pick for next week is...

01:08:28 - Outro + Social Links

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Any popping, clicking, echoing or vibrations you hear in the audio are not intentional and we're working to get it fixed for later episodes. We apologize for an inconsistent quality.

Recorded 04/14/2021

Welcome to Plus or Bust - A Disney Podcast, where each week we discuss a different, random film from Disney's streaming video service, Disney+, and decide whether or not we would recommend it or not by giving a Plus or a Bust. We also discuss various Disney news and other Disney related topics so each week is something different.

On this episode we talk about the latest Disney news including Disneyland's reopening plans and what the biggest movies and shows were on Disney+ in March 2021. All that and more plus our featured film discussion on Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. Is this family comedy actually awesome? Or is it just terrible, horrible, no good, very bad? Find out on this episode of Plus or Bust!


00:00:39 - Introductions

00:01:16 - Carissa's Nuimo gripes

00:09:35 - Disneyland reopening plans and processes

00:26:22 - Walt Disney World relaxes face mask policies when taking photos

00:31:16 - The top shows and movies on Disney+ in March 2021

00:42:31 - Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day discussion

01:12:38 - Final Thoughts + Verdicts

01:13:24 - The random film pick for next week is...

01:14:38 - Outro + Social Links

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Any popping, clicking, echoing or vibrations you hear in the audio are not intentional and we're working to get it fixed for later episodes. We apologize for an inconsistent quality.

Recorded 04/07/2021

Welcome to Plus or Bust - A Disney Podcast, where each week we discuss a different, random film from Disney's streaming video service, Disney+, and decide whether or not we would recommend it or not by giving a Plus or a Bust. We also discuss various Disney news and other Disney related topics so each week is something different.

On this episode we talk about the latest Disney news including what's coming to Disney+ in April 2021. Nikki and Carissa also give their impressions on Disneyland's A Touch of Disney event. All that and more plus our featured film discussion on Up, Up and Away. Does this Disney Channel Original Movie soar like the Bronze Eagle himself? Or do we want it to just go away? Find out on this episode of Plus or Bust!


00:00:38 - Introductions

00:03:21 - A Touch of Disney impressions

00:22:14 - What's coming to Disney+ in April 2021

00:34:15 - Listener Question: What Disney Junior show is banned in your house?

00:39:34 - Listener Question: Best song from a 70's Disney animated film?

00:41:03 - Best Modern Disney Animated film Facebook poll results

00:47:15 - Up, Up and Away discussion

01:07:56 - Final Thoughts + Verdicts

01:08:44 - The random film pick for next week is...

01:10:00 - Outro + Social Links

What's coming to Disney+ in April 2021

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Recorded 04/01/2021

Welcome to Plus or Bust - A Disney Podcast, where each week we discuss a different, random film from Disney's streaming video service, Disney+, and decide whether or not we would recommend it or not by giving a Plus or a Bust. We also discuss various Disney news and other Disney related topics so each week is something different.

On this episode we talk about the latest Disney news including Disney's proposed expansion plans for Disneyland Anaheim and Black Widow officially moves to Disney+. All that and more plus our featured film discussion on Cars. Does Pixar's most polarizing film float like a Cadillac? Or does it sting like a Beemer? Find out on this episode of Plus or Bust!


00:00:38 - Introductions 

00:01:18 - Early thoughts on The Falcon and the Winder Soldier

00:04:54 - NECA Gargoyles Goliath figure tangent

00:05:45 - Black Widow and other upcoming Disney film releases moved to Disney+

00:15:16 - Disney announces DisneylandForward expansions plan for Disneyland Resort

00:47:33 - Cars discussion

01:22:03 - Final Thoughts + Verdicts

01:23:50 - The random film pick for next week is...

01:26:05 - Outro + Social Links

DisneylandForward expansion plans

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Recorded 03/25/2021

Welcome to Plus or Bust - A Disney Podcast, where each week we discuss a different, random film from Disney's streaming video service, Disney+, and decide whether or not we would recommend it or not by giving a Plus or a Bust. We also discuss various Disney news and other Disney related topics so each week is something different.

On this episode we talk about the latest Disney news including Disneyland's official reopening date and Disney's plans for the release of Black Widow (Which is now outdated information by the time you hear this.) We also count down our five favorite modern Disney animated films. All that and more plus our featured film discussion on Raya and the Last Dragon. Is Disney animation's latest worth the adventure? Or should the last dragon be left unfound? Find out on this episode of Plus or Bust!

Note: Some portions of the Top 5 have background noise of Nikki's baby crying. We tried to get out what we could but there's still a bit during Brady's number 1 pick. The rest are better. Sorry about that.

00:00:31 - Introductions

00:03:07 - A message about Asian hate

00:04:13 - Disneyland has a reopening date

00:21:55 - Black Widow release plans still in the air (at the time of recording...)

00:25:34 - Top 5 best modern Walt Disney Animation Studios films 

01:18:02 - Raya and the Last Dragon discussion

01:47:10 - Final Thoughts + Verdicts

01:47:48 - The random film pick for next week is...

01:49:36 - Outro + Social Links

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Any popping, clicking, echoing or vibrations you hear in the audio are not intentional and we're working to get it fixed for later episodes. We apologize for an inconsistent quality.

Recorded 03/18/2021

Welcome to Plus or Bust - A Disney Podcast, where each week we discuss a different, random film from Disney's streaming video service, Disney+, and decide whether or not we would recommend it or not by giving a Plus or a Bust. We also discuss various Disney news and other Disney related topics so each week is something different.

On this episode we talk about the latest Disney news including Disneyland's potential reopening date and the official opening date for Epcot's Remy's Ratatouille Adventure. We also count down the five best and worst films we've reviewed in our first 25 episodes. All that and more plus our featured film discussion on WandaVision. Is the MCU's first limited series all powerful? Or was it actually bad all along? Find out on this episode of Plus or Bust!


00:00:35 - Introductions

00:01:47 - A tangent about Loungefly backpacks

00:08:08 - California changes theme park reopening plans, allowing parks to open in April

00:24:28 - Opening date for Epcot's Remy's Ratatouille Adventure announced

00:31:15 - WandaVision discussion

01:19:30 - Final Thoughts + Verdicts

01:22:27 - Top 5 best movies we've reviewed so far

01:28:08 - Top 5 worst movies we've reviewed so far

01:33:45 - The random film pick for next week is...

01:34:20 - Outro + Social Links

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Any popping, clicking, echoing or vibrations you hear in the audio are not intentional and we're working to get it fixed for later episodes. We apologize for an inconsistent quality.

Recorded 03/11/2021