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Drafting The Magic

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Frequency: 1 episode/28d. Total Eps: 60

Drafting The Magic brings the worlds of Disney and Sports together in a fantasy draft-like show in which Erik Pessolano and Christian Ilten must draft their favorite Disney Experiences. At the end of each episode, the Guest Judge makes the decision as to who won the draft! Follow @DraftingTheMagic on Instagram and Facebook, and @DraftingMagic on Twitter!

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🎙️ Drafting the Magic: Episode 43 - A Day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom 🦁🌿

Season 3 · Episode 3

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 • Duration 01:06:32

Here’s the revised episode description, with a focus on Animal Kingdom’s restaurants and without the word “connoisseur”:

🎙️ Drafting the Magic: Episode 43 - A Day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom 🦁🌿

Erik and Christian are going wild in this latest episode, drafting everything you love about Disney’s Animal Kingdom! 🦒🐘 From thrilling rides like Expedition Everest 🏔️ to the jaw-dropping beauty of Pandora – The World of Avatar 🌌, it’s time to go on safari and battle it out for the best experiences at this untamed Disney park. Joining the adventure is the awesome Meg Scales (@mainstreetwithmeg) as our special Guest Judge! 🦓👩‍⚖️

Whether you’re a fan of the Kilimanjaro Safaris 🐅, love the Tree of Life 🌳, or are obsessed with the park’s incredible restaurants like Tiffins, Yak & Yeti, and Restaurantosaurus 🍽️, this episode is packed with park favorites that will make your next visit even more magical! ✨ Who will walk away as the king of the Animal Kingdom? 🦁

Don’t miss out on the fun – watch now and let us know your top picks! 🐾👇

#DraftingTheMagic #DisneyPodcast #DisneysAnimalKingdom #Tiffins #YakAndYeti #Restaurantosaurus #ExpeditionEverest #Pandora #DisneyParks #AnimalKingdomFun #DisneyMagic #Podcast

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Episode 42 - WDW Replacement Attractions

Season 3 · Episode 2

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 • Duration 56:20

🎉 Episode 42 of Drafting the Magic is here, and it's the 2nd episode of Season 3! 🏰✨ Join Erik and Christian as they draft the BEST of the replacement attractions at Walt Disney World! 🌍⏳ Time moves forward, but the parks keep evolving—these attractions stepped in and brought serious power to the lineup. 💥 Special guest 🎙️ Jordy Hillman (@mickeysbestpal) is joining us all the way from the UK 🇬🇧 to offer his expert insights AND make the ultimate call on who wins this epic draft battle! 🏆✨ Don’t miss out—subscribe now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts 🎧, and follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Speakpipe, and X! 📱✉️ Be sure to leave comments, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts to help the show grow! 🌟 And don’t forget to share the podcast with anyone you know who’s into Disney! 🏰🙌 Give Jordy a follow too! Enjoy the show and let the drafting begin! ✨🎢 #DraftingTheMagic #DisneyDraft #WaltDisneyWorld

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Episode 41: D23 Horizons Panel Announcements

Season 3 · Episode 1

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 • Duration 01:05:14

The Season 3 premiere of Drafting the Magic is here, and it's all about Disney’s D23 Horizons Panel Announcements! 🌐✨ Erik (@erikpessolano) and Christian (@christian_Ilten) are back and ready to face off in an epic battle of drafting the BEST of what’s yet to come! 🚀👑 Who will reign supreme in this magical showdown? 🏆

Joining the fun is our incredible Guest Judge, Sara Katz-Scher (@thatprincessgirl) 👸, who’s just as hyped for all the exciting things on the horizon! She’ll be the one making the final call on who wins this round! 🎤🔥

💬 We want to hear from YOU! Leave us a voicemail at SpeakPipe.com/DraftingTheMagic so your voice can be featured on the show! 🎧🎙️

📝 Don’t forget to leave us comments and Apple Podcast ratings (5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️) to let us know what you think of the show! It helps us grow our community of Disney fans! 💫🏰

📲 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and X for all the behind-the-scenes magic! ✨

🎥 And if you want to SEE the magic in action, check out the full episode on YouTube! Just search @DraftingTheMagic to catch all the fun, and be sure to like, subscribe, and ring the notification bell 🔔 so you never miss an episode!

#DisneyMagic #D23Expo #DraftingTheMagic #HorizonsPanel #DisneyNews #DisneyFans #DisneyCommunity #SaraKatzScher #DisneyDraft #DisneyPodcast #MagicInTheAir #D23Dreams #Season3Premiere

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BTD: Downtown Updates, Au Revoir Red Car

Saturday, August 31, 2024 • Duration 40:49

🎙️✨ Erik and Christian return for the FINAL Beyond The Draft of the Summer! 🌞 They'll dive into the latest Downtown Disney News 🏰 and bid farewell to the iconic Red Car Trolley 🚋. So much in store for this episode—you won't want to miss it! 🎧

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BTD: D23's Biggest Night Ever

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 • Duration 01:40:21

Hold onto your Mickey ears, folks, because this episode of Drafting the Magic: Beyond The Draft is a wild ride through all the jaw-dropping announcements from D23 The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2024! 🏰✨

From an animatronic of Walt Disney himself 🤯, to the reveal of adding 4️⃣ brand-new Disney Cruise Ships 🚢, a COCO ride coming to Disney California Adventure 🇲🇽🎶, and an Avengers Campus expansion 🦸‍♂️.

But that’s not all, Disney lovers! Dive into the details of the Monsters, Inc. land 👹🎉 headed to Disney's Hollywood Studios, and get ready to embrace your dark side in the new Villains Land 👑🔥. And that's just the beginning—there’s so much more Disney magic we can't wait to share with you!

Plus, Christian’s shirt for this episode is provided by The Main Street Dudes! 🎽 Make sure to follow them on Instagram @mainstreetdudes and grab the shirt at this link: Cosmic Tour Comfort Colors Short Sleeve T-Shirt 🌟

This is our LONGEST episode ever—packed with magic, excitement, and all the latest from the world of Disney! 🎆 Don’t miss out—tune in and join the conversation! 🎧

#DraftingTheMagic #D23 #DisneyFanEvent #WaltDisney #DisneyCruiseLine #CocoRide #AvengersCampus #MonstersInc #VillainsLand #DisneyMagic #PodcastMagic ✨

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BTD: Disney in a Hurricane, D23 Day at Angel Stadium, and More!

Friday, August 9, 2024 • Duration 29:12

In this episode of Drafting The Magic, Erik and Christian dive deep into the impacts of Hurricane Debby on Walt Disney World. Erik shares his firsthand experience of being on property during Hurricane Irma, explaining how great the safety precautions are and detailing the steps Disney took to ensure the safety of all guests and staff. 🌪️🌴🏰 📣 Plus, they cover the latest exciting news about the Disney Destiny and D23 Day at Angel Stadium! ⚾🏰 🎉 And stay tuned for a crazy announcement – something Erik and Christian are doing for the first time ever on Drafting The Magic! You won't want to miss it! 🚀✨ 👕 T-shirts worn in today's show are provided by the Main Street Dudes! Follow them on Instagram @mainstreetdudes, and be sure to grab one of their shirts at cornerofmain.com! Erik's shirt for this episode: Cosmic Tour Comfort Colors Short Sleeve T-Shirt Christian's shirt for this episode: Dead Men Tell No Tales Pirates of the Caribbean Men's Shirt Don't forget to: 👍 Like the video if you enjoyed it! 💬 Comment your thoughts and experiences below! 🔔 Subscribe to our channel for more magical content! 📲 Share this episode with fellow Disney fans! https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/disneyworld https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hurricanedebby https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hurricaneirma https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/disneydestiny https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/d23day https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/angelstadium https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/draftingthemagic https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/disneyfans https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/disneynews https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/disneylife https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/magicmoments https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/disneycommunity https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/specialannouncement https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/disneypodcast https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/disneyvlog https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/disneymagic https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mainstreetdudes https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/disneyshirts https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/cosmictour https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/piratesofthecaribbean

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BTD: The Acolyte, Lightning Lane Changes, Sleepy Hollow Menu Changes, and More!

Saturday, June 29, 2024 • Duration 49:39

🎥✨ Erik and Christian are back for another episode of Beyond the Draft! This time, they dive into the "mixed" reviews of The Acolyte on Disney+, the exciting new changes coming to the Lightning Lane System at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort, and they chat about the wild change to the menu at Sleepy Hollow in Magic Kingdom! 🌟🍎 Plus, there's more! Tune in for a discussion about Oogie Boogie Bash, the delicious Din Tai Fung, and the latest results of the first round (so far) of the DTM This-Or-That Summertime Showdown, which is voted on by you, the fans, on our @draftingthemagic Instagram stories! 🎃🥟🏆 👕 Make sure to snag an awesome shirt from @MainStreetDudes on Instagram by visiting Corner of Main! Get the specific shirts here: Erik's shirt: Cosmic Tour Comfort Colors Short Sleeve T-Shirt Christian's shirt: Dead Men Tell No Tales Pirates of the Caribbean Men's Shirt Huge thanks to the folks at Corner of Main and especially the MainStreetDudes for hooking us up with some awesome wardrobe to wear during the show! 🙌🛍️ #draftingthemagic #DisneyPlus #TheAcolyte #LightningLane #WaltDisneyWorld #Disneyland #MagicKingdom #SleepyHollow #OogieBoogieBash #DinTaiFung #DTMSummertimeShowdown #DisneyCreators #DisneyInfluencers #DisneyFans SHOW LESS

Bracket Reveal Show

Thursday, June 20, 2024 • Duration 38:36

Our Bracket Reveal Show Debuted on our YouTube, but we now have it here for you as well! Vote for the Drafting The Magic This or That Summertime Showdown on our Instagram Stories, and be sure to follow us on YouTube, just search @draftingthemagic!

🌟 Join Erik and Christian as they unveil the ultimate Disney-Experience Bracket: Drafting the Magic This-Or-That Summertime Showdown! 🎉 Get ready for an epic showdown featuring attractions, resorts & hotels, restaurants & eateries, and landmarks & shows all competing for the top spot. From thrilling rides 🎢 to iconic dining spots 🍽️ and everything magical in between, this bracket promises to bring out your Disney passion! 🏰✨ Head over to our Instagram Stories on @DraftingTheMagic and cast your votes to decide which Disney experiences reign supreme. Don't miss out on the fun and excitement of choosing your favorites! 🗳️🎆 Let the Summertime Showdown begin! 🌞 #DraftingTheMagic #Bracket Disney #DisneyParks #DisneyBracket #DisneyRides #DisneyResorts #DisneyDining #DisneyShows #MagicKingdom #Epcot #HollywoodStudios #AnimalKingdom #WaltDisneyWorld #Disneyland #DisneyFans

BTD: Did Epcot Get Worse?

Thursday, June 13, 2024 • Duration 29:38

Join Erik and Christian in another thought-provoking episode of "Beyond the Draft" as they tackle the burning question: Did Epcot change for the worse? Dive into the discussion as we dissect recent developments at Epcot, including the opening of Communicore Hall as well as the upcoming debut of the Country Bears Musical Jamboree, and much more!

Don't forget to show your support by liking, rating, commenting, and subscribing for more Disney content and insightful conversations.

Let's explore the changes together and see if Epcot's evolution has been for better or worse!

🏰🎢🎶#DraftingtheMagic #Disney #BeyondTheDraft #LikeandSubscribe #DisneyNews #Epcot #Communicore #CountryBearsJamboree #DisneyUpdates #Epcot #DisneyWorld #DisneyParks

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Summertime Showdown Announcement, Preliminary Round Reveal

Thursday, June 13, 2024 • Duration 24:28

🏰 Get ready for the ultimate showdown of Disney Experiences in Drafting the Magic's This-or-That Summertime Showdown! 🌟

Join us as we kick off a March Madness-like tournament where your favorite Disney experiences go head-to-head, and YOU control the outcome! That's right, this tournament is completely in your hands, Disney fans!

This whole tournament kicks off with a Preliminary Attractions Vote, which will bring the top 8 attractions from both Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort against each other in the first official round!

To participate, simply head over to the @draftingthemagic Instagram Stories on June 14th and 15th and cast your votes! But why stop there? Get your friends and family involved too! Every vote counts as we determine the winners of each matchup.

Don't miss your chance to be a part of this epic Disney showdown. Tune in, cast your votes, and let's see which Disney Experience reigns supreme! 🏆✨

#Disney #DisneyWorld #Disneyland #DisneyAttractions #DisneyFans #DisneyCreators #DisneyMagic #DisneyCommunity #MarchMadness #SummertimeShowdown #VoteNow

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