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 welcomed the incredible Cole 'Bibbidi Bobbidi Beard' Manning to Talking Disney Magic to help us rank and review Atlantis: The Lost Empire for its 25th anniversary! Join us as we talk about this cult classic that deserved so much more love than it got when it was first released, how the team built this incredible world that deserves to be explored, and what we hope for the future!

Next up, we are going to be ranking and reviewing The Hunchback of Notre Dame AND giving our instant reactions to Toy Story 5, 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:

3:43 – Japan Is the BEST

6:12 – The Toy Story 5 Hype Train is REAL

8:56 – The Hope and Sometimes Heartbreak of Live-Action Remakes

12:42 – Atlantis: The Lost Empire Intro and Initial Impressions

17:58 – How Atlantis: The Lost Empire Came to Be

22:20 – Why Has Atlantis: The Lost Empire Become a Cult Classic

25:43 – Atlantis: The Lost Empire Is Getting a Comic Book Sequel and Our Dream Future

33:01 – Atlantis: The Lost Empire Recap

52:50 – Ranking Atlantis: The Lost Empire and Cole's Thoughts on Our Rankings

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 Aristocats, because Ev'rybody Wants to Be a Cat! Join us as we talk about the first Disney film to be made after Walt's passing, why it's just such a cool and fun movie with such great music, and more.

Next week, we are going to be ranking and reviewing Atlantis: The Lost Empire, The Hunchback of Notre Dame AND giving our instant reactions to Toy Story 5, 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:

2:28 – Walt Disney World Summer Preview Preview and Adam Loved Port Orleans!

5:06 – Carousel of Progress Is Jumping Forward DECADES!

11:00 – Behind-the-Scenes of The Magic of Disney Animation

15:56 – Taylor Swift Released Her Song for Toy Story 5!

21:48 – The Aristocats Intro and Initial Impressions

26:42 – Is This Just 101 Dalmatians Again?

36:12 – The Aristocats Recap

55:59 – Ranking The Aritstocats

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!

For this very special bonus episode, we welcome our friend Guide2WDW's James Grosch to the show to talk all about the big Walt Disney World Summer Preview he and Adam got to experiences, including behind-the-scenes looks at Monstropolis and The Magic of Disney Animation, thoughts on Carousel of Progress jumping forward by decades and Bluey arriving at WDW, reviews of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, Soarin' Across America, The Mandalorian and Grogu's new mission on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, and so much more.

Next week, we are going to be ranking and reviewing The Hunchback of Notre Dame AND giving our instant reactions to Toy Story 5, 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

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Timestamps:

6:58 – Behind-the-Scenes Tour of The Magic of Disney Animation

21:37 – Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Monsters, Inc.-themed land, Monstropolis

31:35 – Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets Review and Thoughts

47:18 – Carousel of Progress Is Jumping Forward by DECADES!

01:03:49 – Thoughts on Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin Updates!

01:08:11 – Bluey Has Arrives at Walt Disney World and People LOVE IT

01:15:42 – How Does Soarin' Across America Hold Up to the Other Versions?

01:19:55 – The Mandalorian and Grogu Had Joined Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run!

01:30:30 – Big Thunder Mountain Railroad's Upgrades Are Another Win!

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!

For this bonus episode, we are giving our instant reaction and review of The Mandalorian and Grogu! Join us as we discuss the first Star Wars movie since 2019's The Rise of Skywalker and see if it was worth the wait!

Next week, we are going to be giving our instant reaction to The Mandalorian and Grogu and ranking and reviewing The Aristocats, 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:

1:57 – Spoiler-Free Reactions to The Mandalorian and Grogu

11:43 – Early Box Office Performance Thoughts

17:10 – Spoiler-Filled Thoughts on The Mandalorian and Grogu

25:29 – What Score Would We Give The Mandalorian and Grogu?

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 welcome WDW Magazine and Parks & Pages' Danny Shuster to the show to rank and review Big Hero 6! Join us as we talk about this Disney AND Marvel film that has so much heart, charm, humor, and action. How can you not love Baymax?!

Next week, we are going to be giving our instant reaction to The Mandalorian and Grogu and ranking and reviewing The Aristocats, 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:

1:30 – What Is the Parks and Pages Podcast?!

4:23 – How Do You Handle Bringing 15 People to a Disney Park?

9:31 – Adam Visited the Set of The Mandalorian and Grogu!

19:36 – Adam and Danny are Previewing the Future of Walt Disney World and Disneyland!

23:33 – Big Hero 6 Intro and Initial Impressions

31:20 – How Did Big Hero 6 Happen?

42:41 – Big Hero 6 Recap

1:16:33 – Ranking Big Hero 6 and Danny's Thoughts on Our List!

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 Jungle Book 2! Join us as we talk about this sequel that is almost 40 years in the making and was one we didn't even realize was in theaters! Oh, and wait until you hear how stacked the voice cast was!

Next week, we are going to be ranking and reviewing Big Hero 6 with WDW Magazine's Danny Shuster, 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:

3:41 – Jungle Book 2 Intro and Initial Impressions

14:49 – What Jungle Book 3 Could Have Been

22:11 – Jungle Book 2 Recap

40:01 – Ranking Jungle Book 2

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!

For this special bonus episode, the crew discuss Adam's visit to Disneyland, where he was invited to experience Disney and Make-A-Wish's Wishes Assemble Event that made the dreams come true of nearly 40 amazing Make-A-Wish kids, ranging from meeting Spider-Man and Cinderella to hanging out with Mr. Beast, Dude Perfect, and Clix, and much more.

If you'd like to get involved, head over to wish.org/Disney to learn more about fundraising or volunteering, nominating a deserving kid, donating, or even entering the 'Win a Magical VIP Weekend' sweepstakes that can send you to the global premiere of Avengers: Doomsday, get you a VIP tour of Disneyland, a trip to Walt Disney's apartment there, and even a two-night stay in The Pirates of the Caribbean Suite at the Disneyland Hotel.

Next week, we are going to be ranking and reviewing Jungle Book 2, 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:

1:10 – Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro Really Impressed Adam

2:54 – What Wishes Were Granted During Disney Week of Wishes?

11:24 – Full Circle Make-A-Wish Moment

14:14 – A Huge Marvel Avengers Party Just for the Make-A-Wish Kids

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 Jungle Book! Join us as we talk about Walt Disney's last film before he passed away, how it features some truly incredible moments and animations, and much more. We also chat about Adam's visit to Disneyland's Galaxy's Edge to experience the original Star Wars Trilogy timeline!

Next week, we are going to be ranking and reviewing Jungle Book 2, 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

Links:

Disney and Make-A-Wish Assembled For an Avengers-Themed Event at Disneyland That Granted the Wishes of 40 Amazing Kids

Timestamps:

3:02 – Adam Visited Disneyland's Galaxy's Trilogy to Experience the Original Trilogy Timeline

9:35 – Jungle Book Intro and Initial Impressions

10:29 – Jungle Book Was Walt Disney's Last Movie Before He Passed Away

23:07 – Jungle Book Recap

36:11 – Ranking Jungle Book

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 Good Dinosaur, a film that is underloved and means a great deal to Adam! Join us as we talk about its place in the Disney pantheon, why it has a really wonderful mix of emotional moment and intense peril, and much more.

Next week, we are going to be ranking and reviewing Jungle Book, 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

Links:

Disney and Make-A-Wish Assembled For an Avengers-Themed Event at Disneyland That Granted the Wishes of 40 Amazing Kids

Cinderella / Make-A-Wish Video!

Timestamps:

1:55 – Adam Is Going to Disneyland for the Wishes Assemble Event with Make-A-Wish!

6:51- The Good Dinosaur Intro and Initial Impressions

21:47 – Making Of The Good Dinosaur

26:34 – The Good Dinosaur Recap

53:23 – Ranking The Good Dinosaur

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 Mary Poppins! Join us as we talk about this classic film that has so many iconic moments, an incredible making of story, and why it just brings a smile to our faces.

Next week, we are going to be ranking and reviewing The Good Dinosasur, 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

Links:

Ted Lasso x Julie Andrew Scene! - https://youtube.com/shorts/BndDWzHOZ_0?si=PN367yJNzWewr4RQ

Timestamps:

2:58 – The Biggest Disney News Out of CinemaCon 2026 (Avengers: Doomsday, Hexed, Toy Story 5, Moana Live-Action, and More)

9:50 – Disney Stores Are Coming Back?!

11:25 – New Details Revealed for Walt Disney World's Lakeshore Lodge!

12:40 – Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Opening Date Revealed!

13:55 – Mary Poppins Intro and Initial Impressions

20:00 – The Amazing Story of Feed the Birds

26:03 – Mary Poppins Recap

45:02 – Ranking Mary Poppins

Music: Sean Beeson

Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon