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, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog!

This week, we are ranking and reviewing Elio, Pixar's 29th film and a tale of a boy who wants nothing more than to get abducted by aliens! Join us as we talk about the meaning behind the film, how it tackles some very big topics in a wonderful way, and see where we rank this latest film!

We'd love to know your thoughts, reviews, and questions on Elio and everything else in the world of Disney, so be sure to send them in to [email protected]!

Next week, we'll be ending Toy Story Month with our ranking and reviewing of Toy Story 4, so be sure to get in all your thoughts and questions and favorite moments on that as well!

We'll also be releasing a special episode where we'll be interviewing Danielle Kelly aka The Dapper Danielle about her new book - I Love Disney's Magic Kingdom! If you'd like to ask her any questions or have favorite Magic Kingdom moments of your own, send them in!

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:

5:44 - Elio Intro and Spoiler-Free Initial Impressions

13:15 – Elio Making-Of Stories and Its Story Tackling Big Topics

28:18 – Elio Recap

32:27 – The Story Behind the Awesome and Very Real Golden Record!

1:10:38 – Ranking Elio

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, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog!

This week, in honor of its 15th anniversary today, we are ranking and reviewing Toy Story 3 as part of our Toy Story Month! Join us as we talk about this incredible film that brings this tale of toys full circle, why we couldn't stop crying while watching, and how it could have been something completely different.

We'd love to know your thoughts, reviews, and questions on Toy Story 3 and everything else in the world of Disney, so be sure to send them in to [email protected]!

Next week, we'll be ending Toy Story Month with our ranking and reviewing of Toy Story 4, but before then we are going to rank and review Elio, so be sure to get in all your thoughts and questions and favorite moments on that as well!

We'll also be releasing a special episode where we'll be interviewing Danielle Kelly aka The Dapper Danielle about her new book - I Love Disney's Magic Kingdom! If you'd like to ask her any questions or have favorite Magic Kingdom moments of your own, send them in!

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:

5:35 – Pixar Announces Gatto and Shares New Details on Toy Story 5 and Hoppers

11:22 – Toy Story 3 Intro

20:31 – The Making of Toy Story 3 and What It Could Have Been

26:17 – Toy Story 3 Recap

44:34 – A New Talking Disney Magic Hall of Famer Is Selected!

1:06:28 – Ranking Toy Story 3

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, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog!

In this special bonus episode, we are jumping from Disney to Universal to give our review of the How to Train Your Dragon live-action remake! Join us as we discuss if this film has earned its place, why we love the original film so much, and how good live-action remakes can actually be.

Next week, we are ranking and reviewing Toy Story 4 as part of our Toy Story month, and love to know your thoughts, reviews, and questions on and everything else in the world of Toy Story and Disney, so be sure to send them in 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:

1:48 – How to Train Your Dragon Intro and this Live-Action Era We Are Living In

13:47 – How Good Can Live-Action Remakes Actually Be?

18:36 – Does How to Train You Dragon's Live-Action Remake Need to Exist?

22:00 – Should They Make the Sequel Films?

28:19 – What Would We Score How to Train Your Dragon's Live-Action Remake?

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, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog!

This week, we are ranking and reviewing Toy Story 2 and rolling along in our Toy Story month! Join us as we talk about this wonderful sequel that was almost lost if not for the legendary Galyn Susman! We chat about what the film means to us, how it just gets better with age, and why these toys are just the best.

We are celebrating Toy Story 3's 15th anniversary on June 18, and we decided to rank and review all of the Toy Story films to keep them all together, and then we are going to do a Toy Story Mega Episode in November for the original's 30th anniversary!

We'd love to know your thoughts, reviews, and questions on Toy Story 2 and everything else in the world of Disney, so be sure to send them in to [email protected]!

Later this week, you'll be hearing our instant reaction to the How to Train Your Dragon live-action remake, but next week is our big Toy Story 3 15th anniversary show, so make sure to send in your questions, reviews, rankings, feelings, favorite moments, and more to help celebrate that incredible movie with us!

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 – A small, but exciting update for Disneyland's Coco attraction and Avatar land!

9:35 – Toy Story 2 Intro and Initial Impressions

14:10 – The Legendary Galyn Susman Saving Toy Story 2 From Disaster

19:56 – More Behind-the-Scenes Stories of Toy Story 2

27:15 – Toy Story 2 Recap

53:36 – Ranking Toy Story 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, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog!

This week, we are so excited to be kicking off Toy Story Month at Talking Disney Magic by ranking and reviewing Toy Story, the incredible film that started it all for the franchise and Pixar. Join us as we talk about the film's impact today, what the franchise means to us, our favorite moments, and so much more.

We are celebrating Toy Story 3's 15th anniversary on June 18, and we decided to rank and review all of the Toy Story films to keep them all together, and then we are going to do a Toy Story Mega Episode in November for the original's 30th anniversary!

We'd love to know your thoughts, reviews, and questions on Toy Story and everything else in the world of Disney, so be sure to send them in to [email protected]!

Next week, we'll be ranking and reviewing Toy Story 2 as part of Talking Disney Magic's Toy Story Month and be giving our instant reactions to the live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon, and we'd love you to be part of those conversations as well!

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:

5:08 – Cars Land at Walt Disney World Is Called Piston Peak National Park!

13:01 – Toy Story Intro and Our History with the Franchise

21:10 – The Story of How Toy Story Was Made

32:49 – Toy Story Recap

39:48 – Has Lightyear Changed How We View Toy Story?

01:00:12 – Ranking Toy Story

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, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog!

This week, Adam is recapping his adventure to Walt Disney World, as Disney invited him to preview their Cool Kid Summer happenings, which are all awesome things to do at the parks this summer, including seeing new Little Mermaid and Villains shows, escaping the heat with indoor parties with Goofy, Stitch, and more, and a ton of other things.

We'd love to know your thoughts, reviews, and questions on Cool Kid Summer and everything else in the world of Disney, so be sure to send them in to [email protected]!

Next week, we'll be ranking and reviewing Toy Story 2 as part of Talking Disney Magic's Toy Story Month and be giving our instant reactions to the live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon, and we'd love you to be part of those conversations as well!

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:

3:32 – Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After at Hollywood Studios

5:45 – Cool Kid Summer at Hollywood Studios

6:52 – The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure

9:40 – Adam Got to Interview Disney Legends and Voice of Ariel, Jodi Benson!

12:48 – EPCOT's CommuniCore Hall Has Turned Into GoofyCore for Cool Kid Summer

14:36 – Cool Kid Summer at Animal Kingdom

15:01 – Cool Kid Summer at Magic Kingdom and the Disney Starlight Nighttime Parade

19:27 – There are Some GREAT Deals for Visiting Walt Disney World This Summer

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, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog!

This week, Adam is giving his review of Epic Universe, as he was invited to cover the grand opening for IGN! Hear his thoughts on all the lands - How to Train Your Dragon's Isle of Berk, Dark Universe, Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, and Celestial Park - and then go check out his review on IGN.com right here!

We'd love to know your thoughts, reviews, and questions on Epic Universe and everything else in the world of Disney or Universal, so be sure to send them in to [email protected]!

Next week, we'll be ranking and reviewing Toy Story 2 as part of Talking Disney Magic's Toy Story Month and be giving our instant reactions to the live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon, and we'd love you to be part of those conversations as well!

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:

3:15 – How to Train Your Dragon's Isle of Berk Land and Adam's Life Changing Forever by Meeting Toothless

8:22 – Adam's Epic Universe Review on IGN and What Made This Park So Special

11:39 – Dark Universe and One of My New Favorite Rides of ALL TIME

18:03 – The Best Food at Epic Universe

19:53 - The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, One of the Best Theme Park Meals and Shows EVER

26:06 – Harry Potter and The Battle at the Ministry and the Greatest Queue EVER

34:10 – Super Nintendo World and Donkey Kong Country Are Video Games Coming to Life in the Best Way

40:18 – Celestial Park and the Stunning Stardust Racers

44:57 – Adam's Top 5 Things to Do at Epic Universe

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, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog!

This week, we are ranking and reviewing the live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch! Join us as we chat about Disney's latest attempt at recreating a classic for a new generation, how it compares to the original, and why we are so sad with what happened to Jumba.

We'd love to know your thoughts, reviews, and questions on Lilo & Stitch and everything else in the world of Disney, so be sure to send them in to [email protected]!

Next week, we'll be ranking and reviewing Toy Story 2 as part of Talking Disney Magic's Toy Story Month and be giving our instant reactions to the live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon, and we'd love you to be part of those conversations as well!

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:

3:28 – Toy Story Month at Talking Disney Magic Has Officially Begun!

7:07 – Lilo & Stitch Live-Action Remake Intro and Initial Impressions

16:52 – Was Nani's Big Choice Selfish and Not 'Ohana' Enough?

26:20 – Did the Change to Mr. Bubbles Work?

31:09 – Lilo & Stitch Live-Action Remake Recap

58:49 – Ranking the Lilo & Stitch Live-Action Remake

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, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog!

This week, Adam is recapping the big Disneyland 70th Anniversary Media Preview event and sharing everything you need to know about this big milestone for the very first Disney Park, from the best shows, parades (Paint the Night!), moments, food, and merch you just can't miss! He also breaks down what its like attending one of these events!

We'd love to know your thoughts, reviews, and questions on Disneyland's 70th anniversary celebrations and everything else in the world of Disney, so be sure to send them in to [email protected]!

Next week, we will be discussing Adam's Epic Universe Review after attending the Grand Opening Celebration Preview AND giving our instant reactions to the Lilo & Stitch live-action remake, and we'd love you to be part of those conversations as well!

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:

4:36 – Adam Is Going to the Epic Universe Grand Opening Media Preview!

7:30 – Disneyland's 70th Anniversary Intro

8:16 – What It's Like Going to a Media Preview Event

15:51 – What to Expect From Disneyland's 70th, Led by Paint the Night

20:26 – it's a small world's Tapestry of Happiness Stole Adam's Heart

26:18 – World of Color Happiness! Is Great… When it Works!

30:21 – Wondrous Journey Remains My Favorite Nighttime Spectacular of All Time

34:56 – Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration and the Celebrate Happy Cavalcade Led by Duffy and ShellieMay!

37:46 – Disney Juniot! Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! And Other Disneyland 70th Thoughts

38:36 – Disneyland 70th's Special Food Items Are a Celebration of the Past

42:47 – The Best Disneyland 70th Merch, Including the Disneyland Key

53:43 – Adam's Three Favorite Disneyland 70th Things and Our Plea to Bring Duffy Back!

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, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog!

This week, we are getting ready for the Lilo & Stitch live-action remake by ranking and reviewing the original! Join us as we chat about the amazing story of how it was brought to life, why it surprised us on rewatch, and which character just may have joined the Talking Disney Magic Hall of Fame!

We'd love to know your thoughts, reviews, and questions on Lilo & Stitch and everything else in the world of Disney, so be sure to send them in to [email protected]!

Next week, we will be discussing Adam's Disneyland 70th Anniversary Media Preview AND giving our instant reactions to the Lilo & Stitch live-action remake, and we'd love you to be part of those conversations as well!

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:

5:48 – Lilo & Stitch Intro and Initial Impressions

16:22 – Feelings on the Lilo & Stitch Live-Action Remake

22:48 – Behind-the-Scenes Stories of How Lilo & Stitch Was Brought to Life

30:37 – Lilo & Stitch Recap

01:07:28 – A New Hall of Fame Member?!

01:09:15 – Ranking Lilo & Stitch

Music: Sean Beeson

Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon