Talking Disney Magic

Welcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Disney Parks, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also rank and review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog!

This week, we are so excited to be ranking and reviewing Monsters, Inc. for its 25th anniversary! Join us as we talk about the impact of this legendary film, why it holds up so many years later, our excitement for Monstropolis at Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios, and a potential new Hall of Famer!

Next up, we are going to be ranking and reviewing Monsters University, so be sure to get your reviews, favorite moments, questions, and more in as well to [email protected]!

Oh, and you can check out our current rankings of all the films we've reviewed right here and our list of upcoming films we'll be ranking and reviewing on Talking Disney Magic!

Lastly, We'd love you to join our Discord so YOU can talk Disney magic with us: https://discord.gg/QXSMsNmcXE

Timestamps:

2:39 – Our Thoughts on Monstropolis Coming to Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios

7:41 – Monsters, Inc. Intro and Initial Impressions

13:04 – Behind-the-Scenes Stories of Monsters, Inc.

20:10 – Monsters, Inc. and 9/11

24:11 – Monsters, Inc. Recap

42:22 – A New Hall of Famer Emerges!

44:00 – Ranking Monsters, Inc.

Music: Sean Beeson

Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon

Welcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Disney Parks, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also rank and review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog!

This week, we are so excited to enter spooky town so we could rank and review Hocus Pocus! Join us as we venture to Salem with the Sanderson sisters, talk about what it's like to visit that town, why this cult classic became so beloved, and more!

Next up, we are going to be ranking and reviewing Monsters, Inc. for its 25th anniversary, so be sure to get your reviews, favorite moments, questions, and more in as well to [email protected]!

Oh, and you can check out our current rankings of all the films we've reviewed right here and our list of upcoming films we'll be ranking and reviewing on Talking Disney Magic!

Lastly, We'd love you to join our Discord so YOU can talk Disney magic with us: https://discord.gg/QXSMsNmcXE

Timestamps:

3:16 – The Beautiful Gesture by Disney for Winnie the Pooh's 100th Anniversary

8:11 – Hocus Pocus Introduction and Initial Impressions

18:11 – Hocus Pocus Behind the Scenes Stories

23:10 – Hocus Pocus Recap

39:36 – Ranking Hocus Pocus

Music: Sean Beeson

Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon

Welcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Disney Parks, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also rank and review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog!

This week, we are so excited to be ranking and reviewing Frankenweenie! Join us as we talk about this spooky film right before Halloween, talk about it's awesome history, and see how we rank this in a really fun way!

Next up, we are going to be ranking and reviewing Hocus Pocus, so be sure to get your reviews, favorite moments, questions, and more in as well to [email protected]!

Oh, and you can check out our current rankings of all the films we've reviewed right here and our list of upcoming films we'll be ranking and reviewing on Talking Disney Magic!

Lastly, We'd love you to join our Discord so YOU can talk Disney magic with us: https://discord.gg/QXSMsNmcXE

Timestamps:

3:47 – Should I Take a Disney Cruise?

9:58 – Frankenweenie Intro and Its Awesome History

13:22 – Initial Impressions of Frankenweenie and Our Respect for Stop-Motion Films

27:04 – Frankenweenie Recap

43:59 – Ranking Frankenweenie

Music: Sean Beeson

Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon

Welcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Disney Parks, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also rank and review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog!

This week, Adam and Vanessa discuss the big reveal of the Disney Believe aboard the Disney Wish, which Adam was part of! They talk about their hopes and dreams for the ships, their reactions to the spaces, how it fits it with the other cruise line ships, and much more!

Next up, we are going to be ranking and reviewing Frankenweenie, so be sure to get your reviews, favorite moments, questions, and more in as well to [email protected]!

Oh, and you can check out our current rankings of all the films we've reviewed right here and our list of upcoming films we'll be ranking and reviewing on Talking Disney Magic!

Lastly, We'd love you to join our Discord so YOU can talk Disney magic with us: https://discord.gg/QXSMsNmcXE

Timestamps:

4:28 – Hexed Trailer Reaction!

11:21 – The Disney Believe Has Been Revealed!

13:40 – Could the Moana Grand Hall on the Believe Be the Best One Yet?

15:29 – The First-Ever Encanto Stage Show Is Debuting on the Disney Believe

16:55 – The Disney Believe Is Getting Another Frozen Show! Is This a Good Thing?

23:05 – The Disney Believe Is Getting Another Inside Out Sweet Shop! Is This a Good Thing?

25:13 – The Zootopia-Themed Gazella Entertainment Hub Will Host a Special Experience

27:55 – The Snow White-Inspired Wishing Well Lounge Is On Its Way!

29:15 – The Little Mermaid-Inspired Sea Notes Piano Bar Looks GREAT

31:09 – Skygazers May Be Adam's Most-Anticipated Space!

33:43 – A New and Improved Tangled Show Is Coming to the Believe

34:29 – Big Hero Sips May Be the Best Name of a Coffee Shop Ever!

34:54 – Mickey and Friends Festival of Foods Is Getting a VERY Exciting Addition

36:00 – The Haunted Mansion Parlor Returns Alongside a Few Other Things!

37:46 – Where Do We Stand on the Disney Believe?

44:14 – What the Disney Believe Scavenger Hunt Was Like!

Music: Sean Beeson

Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon

Welcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Disney Parks, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also rank and review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog!

This week, we are so excited to be ranking and reviewing The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement! Join us as we talk about how this sequel holds up to the original, some awesome behind-the-scenes stories involving mattress surfing and awesome moms, and much more!

Next up, we are going to be talking about Adam's adventure on the Disney Wish to learn all about the Disney Believe, interviewing Carly Caramanna about her book called The Unofficial Disney Parks Retro Cookbook, and then we'll be ranking and reviewing Frankenweenie, so be sure to get your reviews, favorite moments, questions, and more in as well to [email protected]!

Oh, and you can check out our current rankings of all the films we've reviewed right here and our list of upcoming films we'll be ranking and reviewing on Talking Disney Magic!

Lastly, We'd love you to join our Discord so YOU can talk Disney magic with us: https://discord.gg/QXSMsNmcXE

Timestamps:

2:12 – Adam Is Going on the Disney Wish to Discover New Reveals About the Disney Believe!

10:07 – Disney World Is Celebrating Its 55th Anniversary Merch in a Wonderful Way

11:18 – Sleeping Beauty Project Incoming From Dan Trachtenberg

15:28 – The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement Intro and Initial Impressions

23:37 – Making of The Princess Diaries 2 Stories and the Amazing Shonda Rhimes

27:56 – The Princess Diaries 2 Recap

48:03 – What Could The Princess Diaries 3 Be About?

49:43 – Ranking The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement

Music: Sean Beeson

Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon

Hey, all! Adam and Vanessa here. Sorry we don't have a new episode this week, but we wanted to re-release our Toy Story 5 ranking and reviewing as the film is now on Disney+! We'll be back next week with The Princess Diaries 2, and we can't wait to see you then!

Check out our current rankings of all the films we've reviewed right here and our list of upcoming films we'll be ranking and reviewing on Talking Disney Magic!

Lastly, We'd love you to join our Discord so YOU can talk Disney magic with us: https://discord.gg/QXSMsNmcXE

Timestamps:

3:34 – Early Toy Story 5 Box Office Performance Review

5:58 – Toy Story 5 Intro

7:24 – What Could Toy Story 6 Be and Do We Want It?

12:48 – Have Our Thoughts on Toy Story 5 Changes Since our Instant Reaction?

21:35 – Adam's BIG Moment in Toy Story 5

42:34 – Toy Story 5 Recap

01:05:11 – Ranking Toy Story 5

Music: Sean Beeson

Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon

Welcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Disney Parks, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also rank and review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog!

This week, we are so excited to be reviewing Walt Disney World's The Magic of Disney Animation at Hollywood Studios and share why it is so much more than an attraction. We also talk about Disney Resorts and why you shouldn't just be sleeping there while you wait to go back to a park because there is SO much to do!

You can check out Adam's full impressions of The Magic of Disney Animation on IGN right here!

Next up, we are going to be ranking and reviewing The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement, so be sure to get your reviews, favorite moments, questions, and more in as well to [email protected]!

Oh, and you can check out our current rankings of all the films we've reviewed right here and our list of upcoming films we'll be ranking and reviewing on Talking Disney Magic and follow The Magic Ever After, Adam's new Substack!

Lastly, We'd love you to join our Discord so YOU can talk Disney magic with us: https://discord.gg/QXSMsNmcXE

Timestamps:

3:42 – The Magic of Disney Animation Is Much More Than an Attraction

6:55 – Olaf Draws! Shows Why The Magic of Disney Animation Is So Important

16:42 – The Alice in Wonderland-Themed Playground Is a Celebration of Mary Blair's Artwork

19:33 - Off The Page! Character Meet-And-Greet Is Great, But Will Lines Be Out of Control?

23:11 – The Once Upon a Studio Theater Is Such a Great Tribute to Disney Animation

25:29 – Our Other Favorite Parts of The Magic of Disney Animation

30:23 – Don't Underestimate a Day at Your Disney Resort!

32:50 – Sneak Peek at new The Litte Mermaid and The Lion King Rooms at Art of Animation

35:38 – We LOVE the Disney Skyliner

36:29 – Fireworks at California Grill Makes for a GREAT Night!

37:45 - There Is SO Much to Do at Port Orleans – Mickey Mosaics, Horse Carraige Rides, Fishing, Etc.

Music: Sean Beeson

Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon

Welcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Disney Parks, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also rank and review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog!

This week, we are so excited to be breaking down all the big news from D23 and sharing our experience going to the show itself! Join us as we chat what we saw on the showfloor, the Disney Experiences Showcase and Disney Entertainment Showcase, and Adam going to the world premire of Disney Worldbuilders! We also reveal The Magic Ever After, Adam's new Substack that may soon just be a website!

Next up, we are going to be giving our impressions on The Magic of Disney Animation and then ranking and reviewing The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement, so be sure to get your reviews, favorite moments, questions, and more in as well to [email protected]!

Oh, and you can check out our current rankings of all the films we've reviewed right here and our list of upcoming films we'll be ranking and reviewing on Talking Disney Magic!

Lastly, We'd love you to join our Discord so YOU can talk Disney magic with us: https://discord.gg/QXSMsNmcXE

Timestamps:

2:08 – Say Hello to The Magic Ever After!

5:55 – D23 Introduction and Its Shopping/Queuing Problem

15:20 – Breaking Down the Bluey Panel and Our Thoughts on the Film's Look

18:44 – The Kingdom Hearts Panel and Takeover of D23 (Coco!)

26:35 – The Biggest Moments From the Disney Experiences Showcase

44:54 – The Biggest Moments From the Disney Entertainment Showcase

55:12 – Adam Went to the World Premiere of Disney Worldbuilders!

Music: Sean Beeson

Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon

Welcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Disney Parks, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also rank and review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog!

This week, we are so excited to be joined by Mr. Daps of Daps Magic to give our predictions and preview of D23! We break down what we expect from the worlds of Disney, Disney Parks, Marvel, Star Wars, and so much more!

Next up, we are going to be giving our reactions to D23 and then ranking and reviewing The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement, so be sure to get your reviews, favorite moments, questions, and more in as well to [email protected]!

Oh, and you can check out our current rankings of all the films we've reviewed right here and our list of upcoming films we'll be ranking and reviewing on Talking Disney Magic!

Lastly, We'd love you to join our Discord so YOU can talk Disney magic with us: https://discord.gg/QXSMsNmcXE

Timestamps:

4:29 – Intro to D23 and What to Expect

5:48 – Our Biggest/First Predictions

15:38 – Disney Entertainment Showcase Preview, Starting With Marvel! (Avengers: Doomsday? X-Men?)

20:10 – Walt Disney Animation Studios Preview (Frozen 3!)

23:41 – Could We Get Moana 3 or Zootopia 3?

25:20 – What Else Is Going on at Walt Disney Studios? Avatar 4?

28:14 – Could We Get the First World of Kingdom Hearts 4?

29:42 – What Could They Reveal About Star Wars?

36:01 – Disney Experiences Showcase Preview, Starting With Disneyland

39:55 – Disney California Adventure With Avatar Land, the Coco Ride, and Avengers Campus' Infinity Defense and Stark Flight Lab

45:49 – Walt Disney World Preview, Starting With Villains Land

50:10 – Piston Peak National Park!

54:09 – Hollywood Studios and Monstropolis Preview!

57:29 – Animal Kingdom and Tropical Americas Featuring Encanto and Indiana Jones

01:03:39 – EPCOT? Spaceship Earth? Figment?!

01:08:19 – What Could Disney Cruise Line Have In Store For Us In Addition to the Disney Believe?

Music: Sean Beeson

Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon

Welcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Disney Parks, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also rank and review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog!

This week, we are so excited to be ranking and reviewing The Princess Diaries for its 25th anniversary! Join us as we talk about how the film holds up all these years later, nominate a new member of the Talking Disney Magic Hall of Fgame, and discuss how this film was almost about a Cow Princess!

Next up, we are going to be giving our predictions for D23 and then ranking and reviewing The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement, so be sure to get your reviews, favorite moments, questions, and more in as well to [email protected]!

Oh, and you can check out our current rankings of all the films we've reviewed right here and our list of upcoming films we'll be ranking and reviewing on Talking Disney Magic!

Lastly, We'd love you to join our Discord so YOU can talk Disney magic with us: https://discord.gg/QXSMsNmcXE

Timestamps:

Timestamps:

0:53 – Adam's Initial Reaction to Finally Seeing The Princess Diaries

4:53 – Spider-Man: Brand New Day Is SMASHING the Global Box Office

9:20 – The Princess Diaries Intro and More Impressions

11:51 – We Have a New Member of the Talking Disney Magic Hall of Fame!

16:17 – Making of The Princess Diaries and Favorite Moments

26:36 – The Princess Diaries Recap

49:17 – Ranking The Princess Diaries

Music: Sean Beeson

Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon