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Episode 172: Bye 2025, Hello 2026 - Reflecting on 202517 Dec 202500:35:37

Hey everyone! Long time-ish no talk! Today a short episode discussing our recent absence and a reflection on 2025 as we prepare to go into 2026! 

We want to wish you all a Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!


Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@makeitmagicalpod

Instagram: @makeitmagicalpod & @makeitmagical_travel

Need help planning your next Disney Trip? Email me at emily@njftravel.com or fill out my travel planning questionaire here

Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Makeitmagicalpod

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Episode 171: Visiting Aulani for the First Time Trip Report - Part 226 Nov 202501:08:14

There is still so much to go over from our recent trip to Aulani including a visit to the Laniwai Spa, and taking in all Aulani has to offer!

Check out the Soarin Around WDW Pod here:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soarin-around-wdw/id1799859975

https://open.spotify.com/show/57Sq2XcHxBQ4yIHGpoAvHV

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYwokddtI2_jPyRa2RpIjUw


Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@makeitmagicalpod

Instagram: @makeitmagicalpod & @makeitmagical_travel

Need help planning your next Disney Trip? Email me at emily@njftravel.com or fill out my travel planning questionaire here

Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Makeitmagicalpod

Support the show and Buy Us a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/makeitmagical

Use our code MAGICALPOD for savings on your next order at Park Hop Tees

Use our code MAGICAL10 for 10% off your next order at Crowned Athletics

Use our code MAGICAL15 for 15% off your next order at Magic Candle Company

Grab some Disney books from our Amazon Storefront

Email us anytime at:  makeitmagicalpod@gmail.com

Episode 162: Behind the Scenes of Walt Disney A Magical Life (Part 1) - Concepts and Criticisms27 Aug 202501:27:57

And so it begins, a unknown amount of episode deep dive into Walt Disney - A Magical Life has begun! From what started as maybe a glint in Emily's eye of a single episode has now sparked its own mini-series! Today we talk about the concept and the criticisms of this show and set the stage for what it took to get this show done!


Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@makeitmagicalpod

Instagram: @makeitmagicalpod

Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Makeitmagicalpod

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Use our code MAGICALPOD20 for 20% on your next order at Park Hop Tees

Use our code MAGICAL10 for 10% off your next order at Crowned Athletics

Use our code MAGICAL15 for 15% off your next order at Magic Candle Company

Grab some Disney books from our Amazon Storefront

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Episode 75: Walt Disney World Trip Recap (Part 2)20 Sep 202301:17:04

It’s time for part two of our Disney World trip recap as we head to both Magic Kingdom and Animal kingdom on day three and four! These days were jammed packed with all sorts of fun and we can’t wait to tell you about it today!

Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.com

Make it Magical merch is available now at https://www.bonfire.com/store/make-it-magical-podcast/!!! Grab yourself some new gear from our online store and rep your favorite Disney podcast. Support the show and shop here!

Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Makeitmagicalpod

Use our code MAGICAL15 for 15% off your next order at Magic Candle Company!

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Instagram: @makeitmagicalpod

Episode 74: Walt Disney World Trip Recap (Part 1)13 Sep 202301:02:50

We are back, and now it is time to talk about our Walt Disney World Trip!!! We spent six fun filled days at The Walt Disney World Resort and today we start our trip recap! There was so much that we got done that it looks like this is going to be a multi-parter! Today we go over our Orlando arrival and our Beach Club resort day and our first day in the parks, starting at EPCOT, the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow! Listen in as we go over all the things we got done and all that we experienced during our trip!

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Make it Magical merch is available now at https://www.bonfire.com/store/make-it-magical-podcast/!!! Grab yourself some new gear from our online store and rep your favorite Disney podcast. Support the show and shop here!

Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Makeitmagicalpod

Use our code MAGICAL15 for 15% off your next order at Magic Candle Company!

Email us anytime at:  makeitmagicalpod@gmail.com

Instagram: @makeitmagicalpod

Episode 73: The Legacy and Making of Tron06 Sep 202301:06:53

Welcome to the grid, here is your light cycle to aid you in the battle against the Master Control Program. That’s right this week in celebration of us being able to ride Tron Lightcycle Run, we dig deep into the Tron movies and what makes the original so great!

Video we discussed that show how backlight animation works, its a great watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zou_t-wmgZI

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Make it Magical merch is available now at https://www.bonfire.com/store/make-it-magical-podcast/!!! Grab yourself some new gear from our online store and rep your favorite Disney podcast. Support the show and shop here!

Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Makeitmagicalpod

Use our code MAGICAL15 for 15% off your next order at Magic Candle Company!

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Instagram: @makeitmagicalpod

Episode 72: Our Upcoming WDW Trip30 Aug 202300:54:01

We’re on a jet plane which means only one thing, we’re on vacation but not just any vacation as a magical trip to Walt Disney World awaits us. It’s been over 4 years now since we’ve last been so we go over all the new exciting things that have come to the park as well as our older favorites that we are most looking forward to this trip!

Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.com

Make it Magical merch is available now at https://www.bonfire.com/store/make-it-magical-podcast/!!! Grab yourself some new gear from our online store and rep your favorite Disney podcast. Support the show and shop here!

Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Makeitmagicalpod

Use our code MAGICAL15 for 15% off your next order at Magic Candle Company!

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Instagram: @makeitmagicalpod

Episode 71: Building Disneyland (Part 12) - The Final Chapter23 Aug 202301:08:43

12 parts later and we are closing the book on the Building Disneyland series. The full journey is complete as we cover the aftermath of Black Sunday, day 2 of park operation, and the lasting legacy of Disneyland. Don’t worry there is plenty of emotional talk this week, as we admire all it took to build Disneyland from dream, to concept, to construction and opening! This was such an amazing journey and we are so glad you followed along with us for all of it!

Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.com

Make it Magical merch is available now at https://www.bonfire.com/store/make-it-magical-podcast/!!! Grab yourself some new gear from our online store and rep your favorite Disney podcast. Support the show and shop here!

Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Makeitmagicalpod

Use our code MAGICAL15 for 15% off your next order at Magic Candle Company!

Email us anytime at:  makeitmagicalpod@gmail.com

Instagram: @makeitmagicalpod

Episode 70: Building Disneyland (Part 11) - Black Sunday16 Aug 202301:05:12

It is finally here…Opening day for Disneyland, a day that will go down in history for so many reasons. It was here that Walt’s dream that he had been pursuing for so long would finally materialize and would prove to everyone that it was all he had ever promised it would be, but the opening day wouldn’t be without its struggles. Black Sunday as it is known, would see the park at nearly double the capacity they expected with chaotic ride breakdowns and lack of water and food. But through all of it, the park would shine and it would be the start of all the magic we experience in the parks!

Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.com

Make it Magical merch is available now at https://www.bonfire.com/store/make-it-magical-podcast/!!! Grab yourself some new gear from our online store and rep your favorite Disney podcast. Support the show and shop here!

Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Makeitmagicalpod

Use our code MAGICAL15 for 15% off your next order at Magic Candle Company!

Email us anytime at:  makeitmagicalpod@gmail.com

Instagram: @makeitmagicalpod

Episode 69: Building Disneyland (Part 10) - A Race to the Finish09 Aug 202300:46:38

We are getting all so close to the closure of our building Disneyland series and the opening of the park, but first we need to finish covering some last minute details around the park and construction! There have been so many different times when it looked bleak that the park would open on time, no more so than weeks before when construction was at a breakneck pace. However, once Walt showed the park to his closest friends and family and he saw the joy it would bring people, he knew all the struggle to get to this point was worth it. Today we cover a variety of last minute stories that bring us to the opening of Disneyland!

Check out our guest spot on The DMSW Podcast:
Listen here on Apple Podcasts
Listen here on Spotify

Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.com

Make it Magical merch is available now at https://www.bonfire.com/store/make-it-magical-podcast/!!! Grab yourself some new gear from our online store and rep your favorite Disney podcast. Support the show and shop here!

Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Makeitmagicalpod

Use our code MAGICAL15 for 15% off your next order at Magic Candle Company!

Email us anytime at:  makeitmagicalpod@gmail.com

Instagram: @makeitmagicalpod

Episode 68: Origins of the Fab Five02 Aug 202301:05:42

Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Donald and Goofy. The fabulous five, some of the most iconic characters to grace the silver screen! Today we go back in time to discuss each character’s humble beginnings before they launched into super stardom and the lovable characters we know today!

Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.com

Make it Magical merch is available now at https://www.bonfire.com/store/make-it-magical-podcast/!!! Grab yourself some new gear from our online store and rep your favorite Disney podcast. Support the show and shop here!

Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Makeitmagicalpod

Use our code MAGICAL15 for 15% off your next order at Magic Candle Company!

Email us anytime at:  makeitmagicalpod@gmail.com

Instagram: @makeitmagicalpod

Episode 67: Myth or Fact #126 Jul 202300:55:19

Welcome to Make it Magical Believe it or Not where today we take on Disney urban legends to find what is true and what is myth. From babies being born in the parks and lip licking Frito animatronics to actual skeletons being used in Disneyland Pirates and the origin of the words Imagineering. We have ten fun legends today that we see if Clayton can correctly guess whether or not they are true or legend.

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Make it Magical merch is available now at https://www.bonfire.com/store/make-it-magical-podcast/!!! Grab yourself some new gear from our online store and rep your favorite Disney podcast. Support the show and shop here!

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Use our code MAGICAL15 for 15% off your next order at Magic Candle Company!

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Instagram: @makeitmagicalpod

Episode 66: Behind The Imagineering Story (A Talk From Leslie Iwerks)19 Jul 202300:58:19

This was a fun one! We got to sit in a room and listen to the director of The Imagineering Story, Leslie Iwerks. This past weekend she gave a talk at the Walt Disney Family Museum going behind the scenes of what it took to make the magic that is this 6 part miniseries and the book that would follow. This was such an amazing experience and today we talk all about our experience and the highlights of this presentation.

Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.com

Make it Magical merch is available now at https://www.bonfire.com/store/make-it-magical-podcast/!!! Grab yourself some new gear from our online store and rep your favorite Disney podcast. Support the show and shop here!

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Instagram: @makeitmagicalpod

Episode 161: Is It Worth Visiting Disneyland During the 70th Anniversary?20 Aug 202501:30:38

Spoilert Alert...Yes! Yes it is! Today we talk about why, from decorations, to special offerings, nighttime entertainment and everything in between!


Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@makeitmagicalpod

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Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Makeitmagicalpod

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Use our code MAGICALPOD20 for 20% on your next order at Park Hop Tees

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Grab some Disney books from our Amazon Storefront

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Episode 65: Building Disneyland (Part 9) - Building the Lands12 Jul 202301:13:15

Construction is swinging into full gear today as we talk about building the opening day lands, Main Street, Fantasyland, Tomorrowland, Adventureland and Frontierland. They got creative during construction trying to stretch every dollar as far as it could go, labeling weeds with latin names or reusing old walnut trees. But at the utmost importance to Walt was that it was done right! Listen in to learn the full story! 

Original Dumbo Ride Concept Art: https://d23.com/up-and-up-and-up-65-years-of-twirling-with-dumbo-the-flying-elephant/

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Make it Magical merch is available now at https://www.bonfire.com/store/make-it-magical-podcast/!!! Grab yourself some new gear from our online store and rep your favorite Disney podcast. Support the show and shop here!

Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Makeitmagicalpod

Use our code MAGICAL15 for 15% off your next order at Magic Candle Company!

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Instagram: @makeitmagicalpod

Episode 64: Building Disneyland (Part 8) - Breaking Ground05 Jul 202301:04:59

All the work of this series now kicks into overdrive. There is less than a year till opening day, and construction has started. We cover the foundational parts of construction today like sewage and water, trees and landscaping, and some unique approaches they had to some problems during construction. But most of all we talk about Walt’s attention to detail through all of it. There wasn’t a stone that would be out of place (quite literally) in his perfect park.

Tony Baxter Narration of Disneyland Timelapse Construction (YouTube Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvmAkATbP8Y

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Make it Magical merch is available now at https://www.bonfire.com/store/make-it-magical-podcast/!!! Grab yourself some new gear from our online store and rep your favorite Disney podcast. Support the show and shop here!

Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Makeitmagicalpod

Use our code MAGICAL15 for 15% off your next order at Magic Candle Company!

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Instagram: @makeitmagicalpod

BONUS Episode: Oogie Boogie Bash Rant03 Jul 202300:38:04

You asked and we deliver. Here’s a BONUS episode talking or should we say ranting all about the recent Oogie Boogie Bash catastrophe. We recap how the events of the ticket drop day unfolded and why Emily now refuses to look Oogie Boogie in the eye. We make our feelings very clear on this one and don’t hold back. Listen in to hear all about it! 

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Make it Magical merch is available now at https://www.bonfire.com/store/make-it-magical-podcast/!!! Grab yourself some new gear from our online store and rep your favorite Disney podcast. Support the show and shop here!

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Use our code MAGICAL15 for 15% off your next order at Magic Candle Company!

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Episode 63: Ranking Disney Renaissance Songs28 Jun 202300:57:42

Colors of the Wind, Go the Distance, Beauty and the Beast, Friend Like Me…there's too many to possibly pick from during the glorious musical years of the Disney Renaissance, but that is what we are doing today! We undergo the challenging process of picking our top 10 Disney Renaissance songs. Out of such a jammed packed decade of excellent music, this is a tough, nail-biting experience so we hope you like it!

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Episode 62: Walt's Weenies21 Jun 202301:04:29

Welcome to the Weenie Awards! This week we talk all things weenies, the visual magnets that draw us to the various parts of the Disney parks. What’s the worst weenie? What’s the most technical weenie? But most importantly, what are our top 5 favorite Disney weenies? We somehow manage to make it through this episode with minimal giggling. Hallelujah for that!

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Episode 61: Clayton Watches Brother Bear14 Jun 202301:09:32

This week, Clayton Watches returns where we try to see Brother Bear through another’s eye. Brother Bear was the 44th Disney Animation film and has a very interesting backstory all the way from inception through release and legacy. This movie also shares a few unique distinctions when it comes to not only Disney Animation, but animation as a whole. We guarantee that after you listen to this episode, you will have a whole new view on Brother Bear!

Back to Neverland (YouTube Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlBc1T9eDWg

Making of Brother Bear Documentary (YouTube Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vv1B39OSeCg

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Episode 60: Building Disneyland (Part 7) - Prepping the Park07 Jun 202300:54:45

Today we finish the second segment of our Building Disneyland series. We’ve talked through how we got the funding to build the park and we are ready to start building with just months ahead of when the park would open. But before we go into the actual building, we wanted to tie up some loose ends and set the foundation for when we get into the actual construction. Today we finish off funding, with what sponsors would come to the park and discuss the early work that went into training Disney cast members to make guests trips truly magical.

Tony Baxter Narration of Disneyland Timelapse Construction (YouTube Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvmAkATbP8Y

Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.com

Make it Magical merch is available now at https://www.bonfire.com/store/make-it-magical-podcast/!!! Grab yourself some new gear from our online store and rep your favorite Disney podcast. Support the show and shop here!

Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Makeitmagicalpod

Use our code MAGICAL15 for 15% off your next order at Magic Candle Company!

Follow our fundraising team on Instagram: @podcastmicsformagic

Donate to the CHOC Foundation here!

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Episode 59: Building Disneyland (Part 6) - The Disneyland TV Show31 May 202301:01:04

This week on our Building Disneyland series, we take a deep dive look at the first Disneyland drawing going over in detail the lands that were first imagined for the park. Then, we cover what we actually did with this Drawing and how it helped Roy secure the much needed construction funds to help build the park. A well known broadcasting company today would be the solution to finding the funding that would help make the park a reality. We cover all that and more including a little peek into what the Disneyland Tv show was actually like, covering its premiere episode which aired in 1954, some ten months before the park would officially open.

Take a look at the first drawing/map of Disneyland here: https://i.redd.it/mcb6gu87dzwy.png

The Disneyland Tv Show, Episode #1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_1xsPytKJw 

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Make it Magical merch is available now at https://www.bonfire.com/store/make-it-magical-podcast/!!! Grab yourself some new gear from our online store and rep your favorite Disney podcast. Support the show and shop here!

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Episode 58: Building Disneyland (Part 5) - The First Drawing24 May 202300:57:53

Today we discuss a big big moment in the building Disneyland series. The land has been acquired in sleepy Anaheim, but how are we going to pay to build it? An idea that has proven difficult to sell, so Walt needed something to show others what Disneyland would become. Today we cover the first drawing of Disneyland that would go on to help be the basis for what the park would later look like! Spoiler alert, it’s not too far off of what we have today!

Take a look at the first drawing/map of Disneyland here: https://i.redd.it/mcb6gu87dzwy.png

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Make it Magical merch is available now at https://www.bonfire.com/store/make-it-magical-podcast/!!! Grab yourself some new gear from our online store and rep your favorite Disney podcast. Support the show and shop here!

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Episode 57: Building Disneyland (Part 4) - Finding the Perfect Location17 May 202300:53:38

We’re back to our building Disneyland series this week. Today we continue the discussion on how Walt attempted to find and finance the park as well as a very exciting topic, finding the right place for where the park will be built! (Spoiler alert, it’s located in Anaheim)

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Episode 160: Our Summertime Disneyland Trip Report!13 Aug 202501:13:25

It's us! We're back from Disneyland which means only one thing, a new trip report! We talk about all the fun things we got to do this trip including characters, Disneybounding, rides, food, all the new things. Be on the look out next week when we specifically discuss the 70th!

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Episode 56: Disney With a Food Allergy (ft. Market House Podcast!)10 May 202301:20:35

We had the great pleasure of having our friends Caleb and Caitlyn from the Market House Podcast on this week to get to know them as well as discuss a very important parks topic, navigating Disney experiences when you have a food allergy. Caleb has Celiac Disease, meaning he is gluten intolerant, so we discuss what it is like to manage this within the parks and how Disney overall is so accommodating for any type of food allergy. It was a blast to have them on and we are so thankful to have gotten close to them as a part of this podcast journey!

Make sure to go support our friends over at Market House Podcast. They run such a fantastic podcast of their own and are very much worth your time. You can find all the info about them and their show at https://www.markethousepodcast.com! Go listen to their show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Also, don't forget to follow all their additional Disney content on Instagram @markethousepodcast.

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Episode 55: Rant Corner03 May 202301:13:38

Today we get a little feisty discussing some things that we are not the biggest fans of as it pertains to the current running on both the parks as well as the content sides of the Disney brand. This is just the way we feel about these things, and if you have a different opinion let us know. Let the hot takes fly!

Head on over to the DMSW Podcast where we were recently featured as guests for the 50th episode. Listen here on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Don't forget to also follow the show on Instagram @thedmswpodcast.

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Make it Magical merch is available now at https://www.bonfire.com/store/make-it-magical-podcast/!!! Grab yourself some new gear from our online store and rep your favorite Disney podcast. Support the show and shop here!

Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Makeitmagicalpod

Use our code MAGICAL15 for 15% off your next order at Magic Candle Company!

Follow our fundraising team on Instagram: @podcastmicsformagic

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BONUS Episode: Disney100 Entertainment In-Depth Review (SPOILER HEAVY!)29 Apr 202300:58:10

You have been warned! SPOILERS GALORE! The Disney 100 celebration shows, Wondrous Journeys and World of Color One, what can we say but wow! Even though we have a few minor criticisms, we both feel that Disney knocked it out of the park with both of these shows. We wanted to break them down for those looking to hear an in-depth review, so we decided a bonus episode made the most sense to keep spoilers clear from our regular weekly episode. Enjoy this detailed look into our thoughts on both of these very special shows!

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Episode 54: Disneyland Trip Report (April 2023)26 Apr 202301:32:51

We just came back from Disneyland, which means we get to talk about all the new things that came to the parks and we got to experience. It was a big trip for us for a number of reasons, Punish the Podcaster for Magic, our podiversary, the Disney100 celebrations and the new shows!! Of course with this comes all the fun little stories and interactions which made our trip memorable. Don’t worry about Disney100 show spoilers if you are avoiding them, this episode is completely spoiler free! We are instead going to give a bonus episode where we break them all the way down for you based on our thoughts (look out for that this week)!

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Episode 53: Get to Know Your Ghost Hosts19 Apr 202301:11:28

It’s been 1 whole year since the podcast was launched and we are in Disneyland this week, so what better way to celebrate than getting to know your ghost hosts and reminiscing about the past year. It has been a fantastic year and we are so glad to have you as listeners of the podcast, so check this one out and get to know us a bit better. Spoiler: this one gets emotional!

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Episode 52: Building Disneyland (Part 3) - Now that we've got ideas, how do we pay for this?12 Apr 202301:08:27

Previously on the Make it Magical Podcast…we talked all things trains, but today things are getting a little bit more serious for the idea of Disneyland. We cover the headwinds Walt experienced in simply getting the idea of the park going. This includes having to convince his own family this was a good idea to finding people that would believe in his dream enough to invest. Things are really starting to build up in this journey!

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Episode 51: Building Disneyland (Part 2) - A Train Ride to Mickey Mouse Park05 Apr 202301:12:19

Previously on Make it Magical…Emily and Dole Whip Daddy (AKA Clayton) started to tell the Disneyland story starting with the inspiration of what would become the resort. This week we continue this story by covering in more detail how Walt’s love of trains would further inspire him to start the initial plannings of his theme park…Mickey Mouse Park, but we leave it there for a bit of a cliffhanger.

If you haven’t already listened, go check out our friends who have their own amazing show over at Market House Podcast. They were kind enough to invite us on their latest episode as guests! Go give it a listen and follow them over on Instagram @markethousepodcast!

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Episode 50: Building Disneyland (Part 1) - The Inspiration29 Mar 202301:06:25

It’s Episode 50, a big big deal for us and we want to celebrate it by telling a story, a story very dear to us…the building of Disneyland. We want to go through all the inspiration, thoughts and struggles that it took to make the park a reality. Today we start with the inspiration and while most have heard a story of a park bench, that is only one piece of the puzzle. Follow along as we go through all it took to build the Happiest Place on Earth!

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Episode 49: What Haven't We Done in Disneyland?22 Mar 202301:00:08

With our upcoming Disneyland trip, we thought it would be cool to go over the stuff that we have never done or been able to achieve in the parks. That’s right even after all these years of going to the parks, there is still stuff that we haven’t done and there's more being added all the time. The Disney Parks are always growing and changing and this was a core idea of Walt’s visions for them, so join us as we discuss what has eluded our activity lists in the parks.

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Episode 48: History of the PeopleMover (Part 2)15 Mar 202301:04:40

A little less complaining today as we get to talk about the non-extinct version of the PeopleMover. Today we mainly focus on the history of Walt Disney World's PeopleMover and cover all the changes since its debut in the 70s. Paging Mr. Morrow, Mr. Tom Morrow!

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Episode 159: Deep Dive Into the Wonderful World of Winnie the Pooh (Part 8) : Pooh's New Era30 Jul 202500:44:29

Pooh entered a new era in 2011 with the release of Winnie the Pooh, the spiritual sequel to the Many Adventures of Winnie The Pooh which was followed by the live action release of Christopher Robin in 2018. Today we talk all about the facts, making of and releases of these films!

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Episode 47: History of the PeopleMover (Part 1)08 Mar 202301:21:51

This week Clayton complains about Tomorrowland a lot…what brought him to do this? We are talking about an extinct attraction in Disneyland while it still remains in WDW. We can be talking about none other than the PeopleMover. We dive into everything around the conception, creation, and implementation of this classic into Disneyland. How can such a simple attraction elicit such a response? You’ll just have to listen to find out. Look out for Part 2 next week where we'll cover its history in WDW's Magic Kingdom. This episode topic is credited to our Patreon supporter Jared, as he requested it as part of our new perks.

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Episode 46: Disneyland Trip Report (ft. my Mom!!!)01 Mar 202301:08:39

Today is a special one, we are talking a Disneyland trip report with a very special guest, my Mom and Clayton's Mother-in-law, Lori. This was a very important trip for her being able to go to the park for the first time in several years. We talk about her experience as well as the use of Disney's Disability Access Service (DAS). Disclaimer: In this episode, we will be discussing some serious matters surrounding health diagnosis, but promise that it all ties into Disney and results in a very positive and uplifting message.

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Episode 45: Unpopular Disney Opinions (ft. The DMSW Podcast!!!!)15 Feb 202301:34:35

Get ready for some hot takes as we tackle some of our unpopular Disney opinions. But we aren’t doing this alone, Johnny J from The DMSW Podcast joins in to slam down his hot take button!!  We hope you forgive us if we take down one of your Disney favorites…just remember that this is all in good fun.

It was such a pleasure to have Johnny J part of our show! If you're looking for more fun Disney content, make sure to check out his show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also follow and interact with him on Instagram @thedmswpodcast.

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Episode 44: Which 50th Celebration Did it Better? DL or WDW?08 Feb 202301:35:15

With Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary celebration shortly coming to an end, we thought it would be an interesting discussion to compare it against Disneyland’s own 50th celebration. Walt Disney World’s celebration has been criticized by some but how does it stack up against Disneyland’s that was celebrated close to 20 years ago? Listen in to find out!

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Episode 43: What's Coming in 2023?01 Feb 202301:12:55

It’s the end of January so of course that means it’s not too late to look ahead for 2023 to see what is coming in the world of Disney. We've got you covered with what to look ahead to as well as what we are most excited for this year both in content and the parks!

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Episode 42: Main Street Secrets (Part 2)25 Jan 202301:19:34

We hope you liked the Pixar series, but now we go back to some Main Street secrets! This is part 2 of our Main Street secrets and today’s episode focuses more on the Magic Kingdom than Disneyland. But while we were doing more research we found some that are applicable for both parks so we hope you enjoy another deep dive into secrets of Main Street.

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Episode 41: Pixar Shorts Throwdown18 Jan 202301:24:21

The thunderdome, Highlander, March Madness…they all pale in comparison to what we do today. Today there can be only one…best Pixar short! Is it a Cinderella story in the making for one, or will the top seeds make it all the way to the end? This one is a lot of fun, so listen in and let’s get ready to RUMBLE!!!

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Episode 40: Pixar Shorts 10111 Jan 202301:39:10

Ok this is turning into a bit of a series. Today we are taking you to class on Pixar shorts. After setting the base knowledge needed to understand the history of the Pixar company, this week we give a run down on all of the 20 Pixar shorts we will be throwing down next week. This one is a lot of fun as we dive into facts about each short, which sets the stage perfectly for next week's ultimate showdown.

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Episode 39: The Pixar Story04 Jan 202300:49:51


This one has been a long time coming for us. This is something we have wanted to do since very early on in the podcast. Today, we are talking about Pixar, more specifically the history of Pixar and how it came to be. This is to set us up for next week where we are doing a Pixar short throwdown, but to appreciate the first few shorts we need to tell this story to understand what roll they had in the history of the company and computer generated animation as a whole.


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Episode 38: Encanto vs Coco28 Dec 202201:31:54

Today we are breaking down and pitting Encanto and Coco against each other to see who comes out on top as the best movie. This one was brought to us by you, the listeners, as you chose our movies as well as our categories! Recording this was tons of fun as we found out that these two movies have a lot in common with each other and it wasn't as clear cut a victor as you might think, but no spoilers, you will have to listen in to see who is crowned champion!

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Episode 158: Deep Dive Into the Wonderful World of Winnie the Pooh (Part 7) : The Pooh Expanded Universe and Legacy23 Jul 202500:43:25

For 40 years the gang of the Hundred Acre Woods have entertained fans through featurettes, feature films and Disney Channel TV shows. Today we cover the expanded Pooh Cinematic Universe. 

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Episode 37: Christmastime in Walt Disney World (ft. special guest Jyll!!)21 Dec 202200:59:01

This episode is a merry one! We are joined by Jyll this week talking her recent trip to Walt Disney World for an adults only holiday visit. She goes over her experience at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party as well as strolling through Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays. You won’t want to miss this one as she gives excellent advice on what is a hit and what you might want to skip in a holiday visit at the parks.

A huge thank you to Jyll for joining us on today's episode! Make sure to check out her excellent Disney content on Instagram and give her a follow @plandisneywithjyll! Can't recommend her enough!

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Episode 36: Clayton Watches Treasure Planet14 Dec 202201:04:07

Clayton has a bit of a confession to make, even as a Disney podcaster he hasn’t seen close to half of the Disney animated movies 😱. This new series is going to be geared towards us correcting that so he can keep his Disney podcaster badge. We figured what better place to start than Treasure Planet, which just celebrated its 20th anniversary. Join us as Clayton watches it and digs deep into the not much talked about movie and its place in Disney animation.

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Episode 35: Main Street Secrets07 Dec 202201:23:02

Today we talk all things Main Street and all the secrets that go into making it the gateway into your park day. We feel that after you listen to this episode you are going to have so much more appreciation for all the unsaid features that go into opening your Disney day. Get ready cause this episode is packed with tons of secrets, stories, facts, and Main Street history!

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