Explore every episode of the podcast Talking Disney Magic
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| Mufasa: The Lion King, Ranked and Reviewed | 26 Dec 2024 | 00:59:51 | |
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 rank and review Mufasa: The Lion King and deep dive into the prequel from one of the most beloved films of all time! You can check out our instant reactions earlier in the feed and then come here for a full deep dive of Disney's latest live-action movie! We'd love you to be part of our show, so be sure to send in your very own reviews, thoughts, questions, etc. to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com! This will be our last show of 2024! Next week/year, we will be doing our big look forward show where we discuss what we are most excited about in 2025 in the world of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel! We'd love to know your thoughts, so be sure to send them in! Thank you! Lastly, We'd love you to join our Discord so YOU can talk Disney magic with us: https://discord.gg/QXSMsNmcXE 6:20 – Mufasa Box Office Performance 12:27 – Initial Mufasa Impressions 17:51 – Mufasa Recap 49:36 – Ranking Mufasa Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon | |||
| Mufasa Review (Instant Reaction of The Lion King Prequel!) | 20 Dec 2024 | 00:40:40 | |
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! For this bonus episode, we are giving you our instant review and reaction to Mufasa: The Lion King! If you listened to our ranking and reviewing of The Lion King, you know that movie means A LOT to us, so how did the prequel hold up? Join us for our spoiler-free and then spoiler-filled thoughts on the latest live-action Disney film! We'd love you to be part of our show, so be sure to send in your very own reviews, thoughts, questions, etc. to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com! This is a big week at Talking Disney Magic as you also now have our bonus episode all about Adam's review of his time on the Disney Treasure Media Preview Cruise! Next week, we will do our full ranking and reviewing of Mufasa! Lastly, We'd love you to join our Discord so YOU can talk Disney magic with us: https://discord.gg/QXSMsNmcXE 5:04 – Trailer Talk (How to Train Your Dragon, Elio, and More!) 11:12 – Mufasa: The Lion King Spoiler-Free Thoughts 15:36 – Mufasa: The Lion King Spoiler Thoughts 33:24 – Our Instant Review Scores for Mufasa: The Lion King Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon | |||
| Pinocchio, Ranked and Reviewed | 31 Oct 2024 | 01:00:13 | |
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 rank and review Pinocchio, talk about its impact and how it has aged, why Figaro is THE BEST, how the movie gave us whiplash, and so much more. We also dive deep into the latest Disney news, including Disney World and Disneyland's Premier Pass and the opening date announcement for Epic Universe! Next Week: Wish! You can watch Wish on Disney+ or on digital, so be sure to watch and send in your very own reviews, thoughts, questions, etc. to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com to be part of the show! We'd also love you to join our Discord so YOU can talk Disney magic with us: https://discord.gg/QXSMsNmcXE Timestamps: 2:49 – Housekeeping (Coverage Plans, Moana 2, etc.!) 7:16 – Disney World and Disneyland’s Premier Pass 15:24 – Epic Universe Opening Date Announced 20:47 – Pinocchio Intro 22:47 – Pinocchio Facts and Recap 24:32 – Figaro the GOAT 26:40 – Pinocchio Impressions 48:57 – Ranking Pinocchio Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon | |||
| Inside Out 2, Ranked and Reviewed | 24 Oct 2024 | 01:00:33 | |
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 rank and review Inside Out 2, talk about its impact as it is now the highest-grossing animated film of all time, and so much more. We also dive deep into the latest Disney news, including Moana 2 box office projections and the big upcoming changes headed to Disney World. Next Week: Pinocchio! You can watch Pinocchio on Disney+ or on digital, so be sure to watch and send in your very own reviews, thoughts, questions, etc. to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com to be part of the show! We'd also love you to join our Discord so YOU can talk Disney magic with us: https://discord.gg/QXSMsNmcXE Timestamps: 2:52 - Moana 2 box office projections and Moana thoughts 7:31 - How do we feel about Disney/Pixar sequels? 8:55 - Disney World’s Big Thunder Mountain renovations and thoughts on Cars and Villains Land 12:30 - Inside Out 2 intro and box office talk 13:32 - Pixar during the COVID-19 pandemic 18:12 - Inside Out 2 review 21:40 - Inside Out 2 recap 31:31 - Top 3 Inside Out takeaways 40:36 - The future of Inside Out 49:28 - Ranking Inside Out 2 54:55 - Cooking Disney Magic with Snow White’s Gooseberry Pie Thank you SO much for listening, and we'd love you to be part of the show! Send in your thoughts, movie reviews, questions, recipes, and everything else to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com! Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon | |||
| Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Ranked and Reviewed | 17 Oct 2024 | 00:56:54 | |
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 first episode, Vanessa and Adam rank and review the movie that started it all - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs! We recap the film from 1937, talk about its impact and history, and so much more! We also talk a bit about the current news and tell you what you can expect from our show going forward! Next Week: Inside Out 2! You can watch Inside Out 2 on Disney+ or on digital, so be sure to watch and send in your very own reviews, thoughts, questions, etc. to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com to be part of the show We'd also love you to join our Discord so YOU can talk Disney magic with us: https://discord.gg/QXSMsNmcXE
0:00 – Welcome to Talking Disney Magic! 5:17 – Disney News 5:38 – Princess Diaries 3 8:11 – Hurricane Milton 9:58 – Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Intro, Recap, and Thoughts 48:42 – Ranking Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon | |||
| Talking Disney Magic Trailer | 11 Oct 2024 | 00:08:22 | |
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!
E-Mail: talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com Intro Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon | |||
| Disney Treasure Review (Bonus Episode!) | 19 Dec 2024 | 00:22:59 | |
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! For this bonus episode, Adam chats with Vanessa about his time aboard the Disney Treasure Media Preview Cruise! From the INCREDIBLE Tale of Moana show to the Coco-themed dining experience at Plaza de Coco to the unmatched Haunted Mansion Parlor, there is so much to love about this cruise ship! We'd love you to be part of our show, so be sure to send in your very own reviews, thoughts, questions, etc. to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com! We've also just released our episode all about ranking and reviewing The Lion King and you can look forward to our instant reactions on Mufasa later tonight or early Friday! Lastly, We'd love you to join our Discord so YOU can talk Disney magic with us: https://discord.gg/QXSMsNmcXE 2:21 – Disney Treasure Intro and Disney Wish Impressions From May 5:47 – The Tale of Moana Was One of the Best Shows I’ve Ever Seen 11:35 – Plaza de Coco and Seeing the Ofrenda In Real Life! 13:00 – What the Disney Treasure Means to Me 15:12 – Haunted Mansion Parlor Is THE BEST 17:45 – How Was the Disney Treasure Food? 19:25 – Disney Cruise Line’s Kids Clubs Are LEGENDARY Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon | |||
| The Lion King, Ranked and Reviewed | 19 Dec 2024 | 01:07:32 | |
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 rank and review The Lion King, one of the most beloved films of all time! This episode arrives a bit earlier in our timeline, but we had to push it forward to get ready for Mufasa! Join us as we talk about how much this film means to us, how it was a film no one was supposed to care about, and which character join the Talking Disney Magic Hall of Fame! We'd love you to be part of our show, so be sure to send in your very own reviews, thoughts, questions, etc. to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com! This is a big week at Talking Disney Magic as you also now have our bonus episode all about Adam's review of his time on the Disney Treasure Media Preview Cruise! Also, we will be posting our Mufasa instant reactions later tonight or early on Friday and you can look forward to our full ranking and reviewing next week! Lastly, We'd love you to join our Discord so YOU can talk Disney magic with us: https://discord.gg/QXSMsNmcXE 2:53 – BLUEY MOVIE INCOMING 5:10 – Disneyland 70th Anniversary Celebrations Announced 8:51 – The Lion King Intro and Initial Impressions 14:56 – The Making of The Lion King 24:06 – The Lion King Recap 24:32 – New Inductee to the Talking Disney Magic Hall of Fame! 54:52- Thoughts on Mufasa Before Seeing It 58:20 – Ranking The Lion King Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon | |||
| Dumbo, Ranked and Reviewed | 17 Dec 2024 | 01:06:28 | |
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 rank and review Dumbo, the iconic Disney film starring perhaps the most adorable elephant of all time! We also chat about the big news that Adam is going on the Disney Treasure Media Preview Cruise, holidays at Disney Parks, and so much more! We'd love you to be part of our show, so be sure to send in your very own reviews, thoughts, questions, etc. to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com! Next week, we are ranking and reviewing The Lion King AND giving our instant reactions to Mufasa! Be sure to send in your thoughts on The Lion King and Mufasa, initial impressions if you go see the movie, and join us next week for a fun discussion! Lastly, We'd love you to join our Discord so YOU can talk Disney magic with us: https://discord.gg/QXSMsNmcXE 0:58 - Adam’s Going on the Disney Treasure Media Preview Cruise! 2:39 - Holidays at Disney Parks 4:03 - Dinoland Is Staying Open Through 2025 8:41 - Disney vs. Epic Universe in 2025 11:48 - Dumbo Intro 21:50 - Initial Dumbo Impressions 27:13 - How Was This a Thing in Dumbo? 33:20 - Dumbo Recap 55:02 - Ranking Dumbo Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon | |||
| Elemental, Ranked and Reviewed (And Bonus Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Impressions!) | 05 Dec 2024 | 01:05:09 | |
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 rank and review Elemental, the Pixar film that started the legendary animation studio's resurgence following the pandemic. Join us as we talk about its impact, how it handles some very heavy topics very well, and is a story based on experiences by the director and so many others. We also give our impressions on Star Wars: Skeleton Crew and Moana 2's box office domination! We'd love you to be part of our show, so be sure to send in your very own reviews, thoughts, questions, etc. to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com! Next week, we are going back to the past to rank and review Dumbo! Be sure to watch is on Disney+ or otherwise and join us next week for a fun discussion! Lastly, We'd love you to join our Discord so YOU can talk Disney magic with us: https://discord.gg/QXSMsNmcXE 3:41 - Moana 2 Box Office 9:13 – Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Reaction 13:36 – Elemental Intro and Pixar’s Pandemic Troubles 16:41 – Initial Elemental Impressions 18:36 – Good Chemistry and the Making of Elemental 26:30 – Elemental Deep Dive Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon | |||
| Moana 2, Ranked and Reviewed | 28 Nov 2024 | 01:15:06 | |
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 rank and review Moana 2 and give you our spoiler-free and spoiler-filled takes on the latest Disney movie and the sequel to the original we gave our highest ranking to! We also talk about the big trailers that were paired with the movie, where we hope Moana goes, next, and so much more! We'd love you to be part of our show, so be sure to send in your very own reviews, thoughts, questions, etc. to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com! Next week, we are going back in the world of Pixar to rank and review Elemental! Be sure to watch is on Disney+ or otherwise and join us next week for a fun discussion! Lastly, We'd love you to join our Discord so YOU can talk Disney magic with us: https://discord.gg/QXSMsNmcXE 2:44 – Trailer Talk! (Mufasa, Lilo & Stitch, Snow White Live-Action, Dogman, and more!) 11:04 – Destination D23 Is Back at Disney World in 2025! 13:20 – Moana 2 Intro (Spoiler-Free!) 17:55 – Initial Moana 2 Impressions (Spoiler-Free!) 28:32 – Adam and Vanessa’s Favorite Movie Snacks 31:48 – Moana 2 Deep Dive (Spoilers!) 01:03:27 – End Credits Scene Discussion (Spoilers!) 01:05:34 – Do We Want More Moana? 01:07:56 – Ranking Moana 2 Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon | |||
| Moana, Ranked and Reviewed (And Bonus Tiana's Bayou Adventure Review!) | 21 Nov 2024 | 01:00:26 | |
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 rank and review Moana to get everyone ready for Moana 2's arrival NEXT WEEK! We will be covering Moana 2 right away, so you can expect our thoughts on this newest Disney film as soon as possible! We'd love you to be part of that conversation if you go see it during its opening, so be sure to send in your very own reviews, thoughts, questions, etc. to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com to be part of the show! We'll also talk about Moana 2 reaction the following week, so don't worry if you can't get you questions or review in right away, we'll still answer and discuss them! Thank you! We also talk about Adam's trip to Disneyland, as Disney flew him out to review Tiana's Bayou Adventure and check out all of the holiday fun coming to the park! Lastly, We'd love you to join our Discord so YOU can talk Disney magic with us: https://discord.gg/QXSMsNmcXE 1:44 – Adam’s Review of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland and Working a Disney Media Event 13:55 – Moana Introduction 19:45 – Moana Recap 27:36 – The Formation of the Talking Disney Magic Side Character Hall of Fame 41:15 – What We Want Out of Moana 2 45:25 – We’re Covering Moana 2 Next Week! 46:52 – Ranking Moana Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon | |||
| Fantasia, Ranked and Reviewed | 14 Nov 2024 | 00:59:10 | |
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 rank and review Fantasia, the musical movie that is responsible for Sorcerer Mickey and SO much more! We also chat about all the big news out of D23 Brazil, including trailers, Disney Parks news, and more! Next Week: Moana! You can watch Moana on Disney+ or on digital, so be sure to watch and send in your very own reviews, thoughts, questions, etc. to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com to be part of the show! We're bumping up Moana to get ready for Moana 2 the week after! We'd also love you to join our Discord so YOU can talk Disney magic with us: https://discord.gg/QXSMsNmcXE 3:20 – D23 Brazil Breakdown (Trailers, Disney Parks News, Etc.!) 7:43 – Thoughts on Disney Live Action Remakes 10:07 – Inside Out’s Dream Productions Spin-Off 17:30 – Fantasia Intro 21:29 – Vanessa’s Hilarious Text 22:41 – Fantasia Recap 26:29 – Initial Fantasia Impressions 47:38 – Ranking Fantasia Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon | |||
| Wish, Ranked and Reviewed | 07 Nov 2024 | 00:53:25 | |
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 rank and review Wish, the movie that helped celebrate Disney's 100th anniversary! We also talk about Tiana's Bayou Adventure's upcoming opening at Disneyland, our plans for covering Star Wars: Skeleton Crew and our love of that franchise from that galaxy far, far, away, and more! Next Week: Fantasia! You can watch Fantasia on Disney+ or on digital, so be sure to watch and send in your very own reviews, thoughts, questions, etc. to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com to be part of the show! We'd also love you to join our Discord so YOU can talk Disney magic with us: https://discord.gg/QXSMsNmcXE 3:12 – Housekeeping (We’re on YouTube!) 4:01 – Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Opening at Disneyland 5:44 – Star Wars: Skeleton Crew and Our Love of Star Wars 9:03 – Wish Intro 10:56 – Initial Wish Impressions 13:52 – Wish Recap 16:36 – Wish Discussion and Breakdown 19:49 – Wish and Disney 100 Easter Eggs 23:09 – Is Wish a Prequel to Snow White? 44:47 – Ranking Wish Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon | |||
| Lilo & Stitch (2002), Ranked and Reviewed | 15 May 2025 | 01:20:35 | |
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 talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com! 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 | |||
| Onward, Ranked and Reviewed | 08 May 2025 | 01:06:03 | |
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 Onward, the film that sadly kicked off the COVID-19 Pandemic-Era of Pixar, and we discuss why it is a truly special movie that has awesome ideas and deals with grief in such a special way... even if the ending wasn't what Adam was hoping for. We'd love to know your thoughts, reviews, and questions on Onward and everything else in the world of Disney, so be sure to send them in to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com! Next week, we will be ranking and reviewing Lilo & Stitch in anticipation of the live-action remake that we'll also be covering, and we'd love you to be part of that conversation 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: 6:50 – Disney Is Opening Its Seventh Theme Park in Abu Dhabi 12:13 – Disney Says Its Upcoming Movie Slate Is As Good As It Was in 2019 16:50 – Onward Intro and How COVID Ruined Everything 20:41 – Initial Onward Impressions 34:07 – Onward Recap 56:30 – Ranking Onward Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon | |||
| Luca, Ranked and Reviewed | 28 Mar 2025 | 01:13:58 | |
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 Pixar's Luca! Join as we talk about this special film that was released during the pandemic and find out why it's one of our favorites and just may include not one, but two Talking Disney Magic Hall of Famers! We'd love to know your thoughts, reviews, and questions on Fun and Fancy Free and everything else Disney, so be sure to send them and everything else to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com! Next week, we are going to be ranking and reviewing Luca, so be sure to get your reviews and thoughts on the film in 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: 5:49 – Spaceship Earth Lounge Coming to EPCOT Called GEO-82 10:07 – Luca Introduction and First Impressions 15:38 – The Best Behind the Scenes Fact From Luca 20:59 - When Sea Monsters Aren’t Really Sea Monsters 24:14 – Luca Recap 38:01 – Talking Disney Hall of Fame May Get New Members! 01:06:50 – Ranking Luca Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon | |||
| Snow White Review (Instant Reaction of the Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Live-Action Remake) | 23 Mar 2025 | 00:20:31 | |
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! Ahead of our full ranking and reviewing of the live-action remake of Snow White, we wanted to share our instant reactions to this film that brings the 1937 classic film to a modern audience! We'd love to know your thoughts, reviews, favorite and least favorite moments, and more on 2025's Snow White and how it compares to the original, so be sure to send them and everything else to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com! Our full ranking and reviewing of Snow White (2025) will be released on Thursday at 6am ET, and the week after we will be ranking and reviewing Raya and the Last Dragon! 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: 3:34 – Adam’s Experience Watching Snow White at AMC Disney Springs 4:59 – Trailer Talk (Elio, Freakier Friday, How to Train Your Dragon) 6:02 – Snow White Instant Reactions Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon | |||
| Bonus: Revisiting Our Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Review (Our First One!) | 20 Mar 2025 | 01:05:46 | |
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, ahead of our initial reactions and ranking and reviewing of the live-action remake of Snow White, we wanted to revist our review of the original Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, which just so happens to have been our first episode! We add a new intro and then present our original episode for you to get ready for the remake! We'd love to know your thoughts, reviews, and questions on Fun and Fancy Free and everything else Disney, so be sure to send them and everything else to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com! Next week, we are going to be ranking and reviewing Snow White, so be sure to get your reviews and thoughts on the new movie to be part of the show! 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 | |||
| Fun and Fancy Free, Ranked and Reviewed | 13 Mar 2025 | 00:59:00 | |
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 1947's Fun and Fancy Free, one of six Package Films Disney released during and following World War II. We talk about Bongo and Mickey and the Beanstalk, how the war shifted a company that had big plans, and why bears slap each other when they are in love! We'd love to know your thoughts, reviews, and questions on Fun and Fancy Free and everything else Disney, so be sure to send them and everything else to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com! Next week, we are going to be ranking and reviewing Luca, so be sure to get your reviews and thoughts on the film in 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: 3:10 – Magical Disney Parks Moments? 6:59 – Disney Parks Shared Some Big Updates During SXSW 12:37 – Tiana’s Disney+ Show Was Cancelled and Anika Noni Rose Responds 17:16 – Daredevil Impressions (Spoiler Warning!) 20:16 – Fun and Fancy Free Intro and Making-Of Stories 27:24 – Initial Fun and Fancy Free Impressions 31:30 – Fun and Fancy Free Recap 48:45 – Ranking Fun and Fancy Free Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon | |||
| Cinderella, Ranked and Reviewed for Its 75th Anniversary! | 04 Mar 2025 | 01:09:52 | |
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 is a very special week as we are ranking and reviewing Cinderella in honor of its 75th anniversary! Join us as we talk about the incredible impact the film has had on the world, how it basically saved Disney from closing well before its time, why it was the perfect film and the perfect time, and so much more. And here is the test footage of Cinderella's transformation which Adam mentions in the show! We'd love to know your thoughts, reviews, and questions on Cinderella and everything else Disney, so be sure to send them and everything else to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com! Next week, we are going to be ranking and reviewing Fun and Fancy Free, so be sure to get your reviews and thoughts on the film in 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: 10:53 – Cinderella Intro and How This Princess and Her Glass Slippers saved Disney 20:10 – Our History With Cinderella 28:38 – Vanessa’s Ranking of Cinderella Remakes 33:39 – More Behind-the-Scenes Stories of Cinderella and It Being the Right Film at the Right Time 41:45 – Cinderella Recap 53:56 – Walt’s Favorite Animation of All Time 1:00:08 – Ranking Cinderella Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon | |||
| Encanto, Ranked and Reviewed | 27 Feb 2025 | 01:04:46 | |
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 Encanto, the beloved film that follows the family Madrigal and the wonderful gift they were given! We talk about how it focuses so much on family - both the good and the bad - and why it's music is just top tier! We'd love to know you thoughts, reviews, and questions on Encanto, so be sure to send them and everything else in the world of Disney to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com! Next week, we are going to be ranking and reviewing Cinderella for its 75th anniversary (!), so be sure to get your reviews and thoughts on that wonderful movie 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 reviewed 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 – What’s our earliest Disney memory? 8:49 – Wall-E is named after who?! 10:01 – Moana 2 has a Disney+ streaming date! 11:57 – Will Disney World and Disneyland adopt fluctuating ticket pricing? 15:37 – Encanto intro and making-of stories 27:19 – Encanto Initial Impressions 30:48 – Encanto Recap 58:34 – Ranking Encanto Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon | |||
| The Three Caballeros, Ranked and Reviewed | 20 Feb 2025 | 01:03:52 | |
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 diving deep into the world of The Three Caballeros, one of Disney's big films that was part of its Good Neighbor Policy to help improve the U.S.' relationship with Latin America and stop the spread of Nazism. It's also the film that brought together Donald Duck, Jose Carioca, and Panchito Pistoles for a grand adventure! We'd love to know you thoughts, reviews, and questions on The Three Caballeros, so be sure to send them and everything else in the world of Disney to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com! Next week, we are going to be ranking and reviewing Encanto, so be sure to get your reviews and thoughts on that wonderful movie 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 reviewed 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: 5:09 – Pixar’s Win or Lose is out! 6:27 – Walt Disney World Got a VERY Important Permit for Magic Kingdom’s Transformation! 9:52 – Are Disney Parks just too expensive?! 16:13 – The Three Caballeros Intro and Initial Reactions 24:08 – The Most Fascinating Part of The Three Caballeros and Saludos Amigos 26:52 – The Three Caballeros Recap 53:33 – Ranking The Three Caballero Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon | |||
| Captain America: Brave New World Review | 16 Feb 2025 | 00:39:53 | |
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! We are back for our second episode of week to present you with our Captain America: Brave New World review! Vanessa and Adam give their instant reactions, discuss what this film means for the future of the MCU, talk about their favorite trailers, and so much more! We'd love to know your thoughts and questions on Captain America: Brave New World, so be sure to send them and everything else in the world of Disney to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com! Next week, we are jumping back into the Disney Vault and ranking and reviewing The Three Caballeros and we'd love you to be part of the show! 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 reviewed 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: 3:21 – Trailer Talk! 6:36 – Captain America: Brave New World Instant Reaction 8:33 – Initial Impressions of Captain America: Brave New World 16:21 – Expectations of Thunderbolts* and The Fantastic Four: First Steps 28:33 – Our Review Scores for Captain America: Brave New World Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon | |||
| Turning Red, Ranked and Reviewed | 13 Feb 2025 | 01:07:54 | |
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 diving deep into the world of Turning Red and discussing Pixar's big film that was released during the pandemic. There are so many incredible and challenging topics shown in this film and we break down why we think it's such a special film. We'd love to know your thoughts and questions on Turning Red, so be sure to send them and everything else in the world of Disney to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com! Later this week, we will be giving our instant reactions to Captain America: Brave New World and then we will be ranking and reviewing The Three Cabelleros next week, so be sure to get in your reviews and thoughts on those 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 reviewed 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: 3:57 – E-Mails and the Winner of Talking Disney Magic’s First Giveaway! 9:28 – Disney’s DEI Changes and Its Content Warning Shift 16:18 – Turning Red Intro 28:50 – Initial Turning Red Impressions 32:09 – Turning Red Recap 59:50 – Ranking Turning Red Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon | |||
| Saludos Amigos, Ranked and Reviewed | 06 Feb 2025 | 00:52:03 | |
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 headed to the beginning of the so-called Forgotten Age of Disney and ranking and reviewing Saludos Amigos! This was a very suprising one that shines a light on South America in a really clever and informative way! We didn't know what to expect, and that made it even more wonderful! We'd love to know your thoughts and questions on Saludos Amigos, so be sure to send them and everything else in the world of Disney to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com! Next week, not only will we be ranking and reviewing Turning Red, but we'll also be doing an instant reaction to Captain America: Brave New World, so be sure to send all your thoughts, reviews, and more about these films to be part of the shows! 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 reviewed on Talking Disney Magic! We'd also love for you to enter our first Talking Disney Magic giveaway! We're giving our listeners a chance to win a Winnie the Pooh hat and another Disney surprise by sending us and e-mail and/or reviewing us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and letting us know you did so! You can enter until February 10 at 11:59pm! Lastly, We'd love you to join our Discord so YOU can talk Disney magic with us: https://discord.gg/QXSMsNmcXE Timestamps: 3:36 – Our First E-mail! Yay! Thank you, Josie! 4:50 – What Movies Are We Most Excited to Rank and Review? 9:20 – Zootopia: Better Zoogether! Is On Its Way, It’s Tough to Be a Bug Is On It’s Way Out! 12:50 – Disney’s Latest Quarterly Earnings Are Bolstered by Moana 2 16:50 – Saludos Amigos Intro 20:21 – Saludos Amigos’ Impact 25:21 – Initial Impressions of Saludos Amigos 27:38 – Saludos Amigos Recap 28:59 – Lake Titicaca 33:09 – Pedro 36:53 – El Gaucho Goofy 39:11 – Aquarela do Brasil 44:33 – Ranking Saludos Amigos Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon | |||
| Thunderbolts* Review (Instant Reaction of the MCU Film Now Known as The New Avengers) | 08 May 2025 | 00:39:46 | |
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 reviewing and giving our instant reactions to Thunderbolts*, the latest MCU film that is now known as The New Avengers! Find out why it's a sign of great things to come for Marvel filled with heart, laughter, and great action! We'd love to know your thoughts, reviews, and questions on Thunderbolts* and everything else in the world of Disney and Marvel, so be sure to send them in to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com! Next week, we will be ranking and reviewing Onward, and we'd love you to be part of that conversation 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 – Thunderbolts* Intro and Initial Thoughts 34:39 – If We Had to Give Thunderbolts a Score… Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon | |||
| Lightyear, Ranked and Reviewed | 30 Jan 2025 | 00:55:17 | |
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 Pixar's Lightyear, the film from the Toy Story universe that Andy loved so much! He loved it so that his mom got him a pretty cool toy based on the film that may or may not have led to some of the most beloved films of all time! We'd love to know your thoughts and questions on Lightyear, so be sure to send them and everything else in the world of Disney, so be sure to send them in to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com! Next week, we'll be ranking and reviewing Saludos Amigos, so be sure to watch it on Disney+! Oh, and you can check out our current rankings of all the films we've reviewed right here! We'd also love for you to enter our first Talking Disney Magic giveaway! We're giving our listeners a chance to win a Winnie the Pooh hat and another Disney surprise by sending us and e-mail and/or reviewing us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and letting us know you did so! You can enter until February 3 at 11:59pm! Check out Adam Bankhurst's social media accounts on your platform of choice for more info! Lastly, We'd love you to join our Discord so YOU can talk Disney magic with us: https://discord.gg/QXSMsNmcXE Timestamps: 4:05 – Talking Disney Magic Giveaway Update! 7:06 – Lightyear Intro 9:53 – Initial Lightyear Impressions 18:12 – Lightyear Recap 46:33 – Ranking Lightyear and a New Hall of Famer! Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon | |||
| Adam and Vanessa's Big Disney World Trip! (Reviews of Food and Attractions, Disney Parks' Tips, and More!) | 23 Jan 2025 | 01:34:50 | |
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 taking a break from reviewing films and breaking down our big Disney World trip! Join us as we review our stay at Saratoga Springs Resort - Treehouse Villas, give our thoughts on 1900 Park Fare, Ohana, Tusker House, and more, give our impressions of Tiana's Bayou Adventure, Tron, Kilimanjaro Safaris, and more, share our best Disney Tips, discuss Lightning Lane, and so much more! We'd love to know your favorite Walt Disney World or Disney Parks memories and everything else in the world of Disney, so be sure to send them in to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com! Next week, we'll be ranking and reviewing Lightyear, so be sure to watch it on Disney+! Oh, and you can check out our current rankings of all the films we've reviewed right here! We'd also love for you to enter our first Talking Disney Magic giveaway! We're giving our listeners a chance to win a Winnie the Pooh hat and another Disney surprise by sending us and e-mail and/or reviewing us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and letting us know you did so! You can enter until February 3 at 11:59pm! Check out Adam Bankhurst's social media accounts on your platform of choice for more info! Lastly, We'd love you to join our Discord so YOU can talk Disney magic with us: https://discord.gg/QXSMsNmcXE Timestamps: 1:34 – Talking Disney Magic Giveaway! 4:05 – What We Loved Most About Being at Disney World and Doing Disney Parks With Kids 13:57 – Saratoga Springs Resort – Treehouse Villas Review and DVC Rentals 25:30 – Terralina Crafted Italian Review 26:45 – Our Big Magic Kingdom Day and Meeting Mickey Mouse 28:53 – Thoughts and Impressions of Lightning Lane 33:52 – Our Love for Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion 34:57 – Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Review 37:36 – Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Café Review 40:33 – 1900 Park Fare Review 46:05 – A Busy Fireworks Night and Some Tips for Great Views of the Show 50:32 – Tron Review 54:24 – Disney Springs’ Eet Review 57:47 – ‘Ohana Review 01:03:30 – Our Big Animal Kingdom Day 01:04:10 – The Perfect Kilimanjaro Safaris Ride 01:06:15 – Festival of the Lion King Review 01:09:26 – Harambe Market Review 01:11:22 – Rafiki’s Planet Watch and MEETING RAFIKI 01:13:42 – Wilderness Explorers at Animal Kingdom Is GREAT 01:15:08 – Our Potential Final Visit to DinoLand U.S.A. Was Wonderful! 01:19:48 – Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… And Beyond! Review and a Magical Churro Moment 01:23:04 – Na’vi River Journey and Pandora at Night 01:23:39 – Tusker House Review 01:29:27 – Disney Springs’ The Ganachery Review Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon
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| Bambi, Ranked and Reviewed | 16 Jan 2025 | 01:05:35 | |
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 Bambi, the Disney classic that may have just changed Adam forever! We talk about its impact, the incredible behind-the-scenes stories, the amazing Tyrus Wong and how he changed Disney Animation forever, recap the film, and so much more! We'd love to know your thoughts on Bambi and everything else in the world of Disney, so be sure to send them in to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com! Next week, we'll be discussing our big Disney World trip and talking about YOUR favorite Disney memories and so much more! After that, we are jumping to Lightyear! Oh, and you can check out our current rankings of all the films we've reviewed right here! Lastly, We'd love you to join our Discord so YOU can talk Disney magic with us: https://discord.gg/QXSMsNmcXE Timestamps: 2:16 – The California Wildfires 7:02 – Bambi Intro 7:58 – Initial Bambi Impressions 11:23 – Bambi Is The Lion King! 12:38 – Adam’s Magical Moment 16:09 – The Making of Bambi and the Incredible Tyrus Wong 24:00 – Bambi Recap 53:54 – Ranking Bambi Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon | |||
| Strange World, Ranked and Reviewed | 09 Jan 2025 | 01:09:25 | |
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're diving deep into Strange World, a VERY underrated film that has a lot of important things to say and a lot of amazing things hidden below the surface! We'd love you to be part of our show, so be sure to send in what your most excited for in 2025 and your very own reviews, thoughts, questions, etc. to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com! Next week, we'll be ranking and reviewing Bambi! We'd love to know your thoughts, so be sure to send them in! Thank you! Oh, and you can check out our current rankings of all the films we've reviewed right here! Lastly, We'd love you to join our Discord so YOU can talk Disney magic with us: https://discord.gg/QXSMsNmcXE 6:00 – The Strangest Collaboration We’ve Seen in Some Time… Tide and the MCU! 8:39 – Disney to Merge Hulu + Live TV and Fubo 12:29 – Strange World Intro and Initial Impressions 22:32 – Strange World’s Disastrous Box Office Performance and It Being VERY Underrated 27:35 – Strange World Recap 57:45 – Ranking Strange World Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon | |||
| 2025 Look Forward for Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and Disney Parks! | 02 Jan 2025 | 00:51:54 | |
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! Happy New Year! This week, we're diving deep into the world of 2025 and discussing the biggest things headed our way in the worlds of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and Disney Parks! We'd love you to be part of our show, so be sure to send in what your most excited for in 2025 and your very own reviews, thoughts, questions, etc. to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com! Next week, we'll be ranking and reviewing Strange World! We'd love to know your thoughts, so be sure to send them in! Thank you! Lastly, We'd love you to join our Discord so YOU can talk Disney magic with us: https://discord.gg/QXSMsNmcXE 3:06 - 2025 Plans for Talking Disney Magic 4:33 - Big Disney Milestones/Anniversaries in 2025 12:54 - Disney and Pixar in 2025! 26:33 - Predictions for Disney and Pixar’s 2025 29:12 - Star Wars in 2025 31:28 - Marvel in 2025 39:07 - Disney Parks and More in 2025 45:24 - Our Top Picks for 2025 Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon | |||
| The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad, Ranked and Reviewed | 08 May 2025 | 01:06:43 | |
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 Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad, the last of Disney's anthology films they had to produce to survive the times of World War II and strikes and more. Join us as we dive deep into these two stories and see how they hold up today! We'd love to know your thoughts, reviews, and questions on The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad and everything else in the world of Disney, so be sure to send them in to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com! Next week, we will be ranking and reviewing Onward, and we'd love you to be part of that conversation 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: 9:32 – The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad Intro 13:52 – Mr. Toad Discussion 22:50 – Ichabod Discussion 31:00 – The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad Recap 57:33 – Ranking The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon | |||
| Disney Invited Me to Imagineering to Learn About the First-Ever Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic | 03 May 2025 | 00:34:32 | |
Disney invited me and a few others into the secret halls of Walt Disney Imagineering to learn how they are bringing their founder back to life through the magic of Audio-Animatronics for Walt Disney - A Magical Life for Disneyland's 70th anniversary, and it is shaping up to be a project filled with respect authenticity, incredible little details, and a ton of Disney magic I can't wait to tell you about. For more, check out my full write-up on this dream come true experience on IGN - https://www.ign.com/articles/how-disney-is-bringing-walt-disney-back-to-life-as-an-audio-animatronic-for-disneylands-70th-anniversary We'd love to know your thoughts and questions on Walt Disney - A Magical Life and everything else in the world of Disney, so be sure to send them in to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com! Next week, we will be ranking and reviewing Onward and giving our instant reaction to Thunderbolts*, and we'd love you to be part of that conversation 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: 3:17 – Walking through the halls of Walt Disney Imagineering 6:09 – Walt Disney – A Magical Life Exclusive Preview 11:03 – Seeing Walt Disney’s Model Was a Moment I’ll Never Forget 23:50 – Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride Impressions 30:06 – Bonus Rental Car Debacle Story! Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon | |||
| Soul, Ranked and Reviewed | 24 Apr 2025 | 01:11:02 | |
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 Soul, and we talk about it's impact today, what made it so special, how there are some of the greatest moments in this film that we'll remember for years to come, and so much more. We'd love to know your thoughts, reviews, and questions on Soul and everything else in the world of Disney, so be sure to send them in to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com! Next week, we will be ranking and reviewing The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad, and we'd love you to be part of that conversation 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: 3:35 – Star Wars Celebration News! 13:01 – Disney World Deals Galore and Dining Plan Chat 18:31 – Soul Intro 33:35 – Soul Recap 1:01:09 - Ranking Soul Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon | |||
| Melody Time, Ranked and Reviewed | 17 Apr 2025 | 01:05:36 | |
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 Melody Time, the last big anthology film from Disney that helped them get through the trials and tribulations brought on by World War II. We break down each segment, talk about how this is such a time capsule for the 1940s, and so much more. We'd love to know your thoughts, reviews, and questions on Melody Time and everything else in the world of Disney, so be sure to send them in to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com! Next week, we will be ranking and reviewing Soul, and we'd love you to be part of that conversation 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 Ticmestamps: 1:13 – The Lion King and Up Ride Coming to Disneyland Paris Are Making Us Want to Move There! 6:52 – Universal Studios Is Opening Its First UK Park 9:28 – Disney Destiny’s Hercules Show and Lion King Dining Experience Look Great! 15:38 – Melody Time Intro 21:08 – Initial Impressions of Melody Time 29:23 – Melody Time Recap 57:40 – Ranking Melody Time Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon | |||
| A Goofy Movie, Ranked and Reviewed For Its 30th Anniversary! | 10 Apr 2025 | 01:39:53 | |
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 A Goofy Movie for its 30th Anniversary! Not only that, but we are so excited to welcome Marvelous Mouse Travels' Jeff Boman to help us discuss this beloved film and discuss why it means so much to so many people, both young and old. We'd love to know your thoughts, reviews, and questions on The Goofy Movie and everything else in the world of Disney, so be sure to send them in to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com! Next week, we will be ranking and reviewing Melody Time, and we'd love you to be part of the conversation 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: 2:17 – Welcome to Talking Disney Magic, Jeff Boman! 4:02 – What It’s Like Being a Disney/Universal Travel Planner 7:02 – When Should I Take My Young Kids to a Disney Park? 10:28 – Jeff Went to the Media Preview of Epic Universe! 18:01 – A Goofy Movie Intro 23:31 – Not Just a Goof Documentary Is So Worth a Watch 29:09 – Goofy Was Almost Voiced By… Steve Martin?! 37:44 – A Goofy Movie Recap 01:18:46 – Ranking A Goofy Movie Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon | |||
| Raya and the Last Dragon, Ranked and Reviewed | 03 Apr 2025 | 01:20:13 | |
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 Raya and the Last Dragon and talking about how it shows us we can change the world for the better if we're willing to take that first step towards a great big beautiful tomorrow. We'd love to know your thoughts, reviews, and questions on Raya and the Last Dragon and everything else in the world of Disney, so be sure to send them in to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com! Next week, we are so excited to be celebrating The Goofy Movie's 30th anniversary by ranking and reviewing the film with our very first guest, Marvelous Mouse Travels' Jeff Boman. We'll also be discussing the Not Just a Good documentary that will be released on April 7! We'd love you to be part of the conversation! 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 – We’re Ranking and Reviewing The Goofy Movie With Our First Guest Next Week! 7:46 – Avengers: Doomsday Cast Reveal Reactions 12:26 – Disney World Is Focusing on Kid-Friendly Experiences This Summer 15:57 – Raya and the Last Dragon Intro 18:25 – Initial Impressions of Raya and the Last Dragon 30:07 – Raya and the Last Dragon Recap 01:06:17 – Ranking Raya and the Last Dragon Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon | |||
| Snow White (2025), Ranked and Reviewed | 28 Mar 2025 | 01:19:23 | |
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 Snow White! Join us as we discuss the bumpy road this film had to theatrical release, how it compares to the original and other Disney live-action films, and what it was like to see the film on opening night at Disney Springs AMC! We'd love to know your thoughts, reviews, and questions on Fun and Fancy Free and everything else Disney, so be sure to send them and everything else to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com! Next week, we are going to be ranking and reviewing Luca, so be sure to get your reviews and thoughts on the film in 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: 3:10 – Adam’s Magical Pin Trading Moment 6:04 – Adam Saw Snow White at Disney Springs’ AMC Theater 7:39 – COCO 2 IS HAPPENING?! 11:45 – Adam Updated IGN’s Top 25 Disney Animated Movies! 17:54.- Snow White Intro and a Look at the Bumpy Road to Release 23:31 – Initial Snow White Impressions 34:38 – Snow White Recap 01:06:09 – Ranking Snow White Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon | |||
| Lady and the Tramp, Ranked and Reviewed | 11 Sep 2025 | 00:56:14 | |
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 ranking and reviewing Lady and the Tramp. Join us as we talk about the INCREDIBLE Spaghetti Scene and how Walt almost cut it, how it had us nostalgic for a time we never lived in, and how it tackles a lot of big topics in a special way. We'd love to hear your thoughts on Lady and the Tramp, so be sure to send them in and anything else you want about the world of Disney to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com to be part of the show! Next up, we are so excited to be ranking and reviewing The Incredibles, so be sure to get your reviews, favorite moments, and more in 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: 4:21 – Lilo & Stitch Remake and Elio Are On or Coming to Disney+ 6:44 – Lady and the Tramp Intro and Initial Impressions 14:07 – The Iconic Spaghetti Scene Was Almost Cut From the Film by Walt 25:08 – Lady and the Tramp Recap 48:14 – Ranking Lady and the Tramp Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon | |||
| Destination D23's Biggest Moments - Walt Disney Joining Carousel of Progress, Hexed, and More | 04 Sep 2025 | 00:43:05 | |
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! On this bonus episode, Adam and Vanessa break down the biggest news from Destionation D23 (Adam was there!), from Walt Disney joining Carousel of Progress to Hexed to updates on Magic Kingdom's Villains-themed land to Hoppers to Toy Story 5 to what it was like being there and much more. We'd love to hear your thoughts on Destination D23 and the big reveals there, so be sure to send them in and anything else you want about the world of Disney to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com to be part of the show! Next up, we are so excited to be ranking and reviewing Lady and the Tramp, so be sure to get your reviews, favorite moments, and more in 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: 3:20 – Destination D23 vs. D23 6:09 – The Biggest News From Destination D23 For Adam Was Walt Being Added to Carousel of Progress 9:51 – Disney World’s Villains-Themed Land Updates 14:13 – Hexed Is Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Big Fall 2026 Film 16:23 – Hoppers Continues to Look So Funny and Good 19:36 – We Got to See the Opening of Toy Story 5 21:22 – I Think We’re Starting to Learn Too Much About Zootopia 2 21:53 – An Awesome Clip of The Mandalorian and Grogu 24:45 - Disney Parks Updates 30:04 – The Best Parts of Destination D23 Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon | |||
| Adam's Exclusive Interview With Disneyland's President and a Look Back on the Park's 70th Anniversary | 24 Jul 2025 | 00:46:20 | |
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 discusses his exclusive interview with Disneyland President Thomas Mazloum that he had IN WALT'S APARTMENT, and they also look back on Disneyland's history for its 70th anniversary. Oh, and there's a lot of love and thanking in this episode because we appreciate you all so very much, and we truly mean that. We'd love to hear your thoughts on Disneyland and everything else in the world of Disney, so be sure to send them in and anything else you want about the world of Disney to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com to be part of the show! Next week, we are so excited to be ranking and reviewing Peter Pan, so make sure to get all your reviews and thoughts and favorite moments in on that 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 Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon | |||
| Walt Disney - A Magical Life Review: Impressions of the Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic for Disneyland's 70th Anniversary | 16 Jul 2025 | 00:47:26 | |
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 was invited by Disney to go check out Walt Disney - A Magical Life, which is opening on July 17 at Disneyland on the same day as the park's 70th anniversary. Join Adam and Vanessa as they review the momentous attraction that stars the first-ever Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic and give their thoughts on its lasting legacy and more. We'd love to hear your thoughts on Walt Disney - A Magical Life, so be sure to send them in and anything else you want about the world of Disney to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com to be part of the show! Next week, we are so excited to be ranking and reviewing Frozen 2, and we will also discuss the AMAZING making-of documentary series on Disney+ that you simply need to watch. So, be sure to get your thoughts, rankings, reviews, favorite moments, and everything else ready for that as well! But before that, we have a very special episode headed your way, tomorrow, July 17! 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: 5:32 – Elio Is No Longer the Lowest-Grossing Pixar Film of All Time! 7:05 – Walt Disney – A Magical Life Intro 8:59 – Adam’s Review of Walt Disney – A Magical Life 21:43 – The Amount of Care Put into Walt Disney – A Magical Life Is Incredible 26:17 – How Adam Would Score Walt Disney – A Magical Life 29:10 – Vanessa’s First Reaction to the Walt Disney – A Magical Life Video 37:00 – The Evolution of a Dream Exhibit Before and After The Show Is Just as Amazing Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon | |||
| Frozen, Ranked and Reviewed | 10 Jul 2025 | 01:18:45 | |
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 had to delay our interview with Disney Food Blog's AJ Wolfe, but we are still so excited to present our ranking and reviewing of Frozen! We dive deep into this incredible film and talk about it's incredible history, what makes it so special, and who in the cast may deserve a spot in our Hall of Fame! We'd love to hear your thoughts on Frozen, so be sure to get you reviews, rankings, questions, thoughts, fun facts, or anything else to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com to be part of the show! Next week, we are so excited to be ranking and reviewing Frozen 2, and we will also discuss the AMAZING making-of documentary series on Disney+ that you simply need to watch. So, be sure to get your thoughts, rankings, reviews, favorite moments, and everything else ready for that 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: 4:46 – Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island are Gone Forever at Magic Kingdom 7:03 – Disney World Revealed a TON of Details for 2025’s Holiday Season and We’re EXCITED 10:30 – it’s a small world Is Getting Brand New Lyrics on July 17! 12:50 – Frozen Intro and Initial Impressions 18:54 – Disney Has Been Trying to Bring This Story to Life Since 1937 24:35 – Making of Frozen 36:43 – Frozen Recap 01:03:55 – Ranking Frozen and a Possible New Hall of Fame Duo?! Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon | |||
| Alice in Wonderland, Ranked and Reviewed | 03 Jul 2025 | 00:55:54 | |
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 diving back into the Disney Vault to rank and review Alice in Wonderland! Join us as we dive deep down the rabbit hole and discuss the incredible and important history of Alice and Wonderland and Disney, how this film is another with so many iconic moments that transcend the movie itself, and so much more. We'd love to hear your thoughts on Alice in Wonderland, so be sure to get you reviews, rankings, questions, thoughts, fun facts, or anything else to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com to be part of the show! Next week, we are so excited to be interviewing Disney Food Blog's AJ Wolfe about her new book, Disney Adults: Exploring (And Falling In Love With) A Magical Subculture, which is set to be released on August 5, 2025. So, be sure to get you questions in about that and AJ's incredible Disney journey as well! After that, we'll be ranking and reviewing both Frozen films! 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: 4:07 – Live-Action Lilo & Stitch 2 Is On Its Way and We Are… 8:04 – Alice in Wonderland Intro and Initial Impressions 15:24 – The History of Alice in Wonderland and Disney Is Incredible 23:34 – Alice in Wonderland Recap 44:13 – Ranking Alice in Wonderland Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon | |||
| The Dapper Danielle (Danielle Kelly) on Her New Book, I Love Disney's Magic Kingdom! | 27 Jun 2025 | 00:24:49 | |
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 welcome Danielle Kelly aka The Dapper Danielle to the show to talk all about her book, I Love Disney's Magic Kingdom! Alongside sharing why this is the guide to Disney World's Magic Kingdom, Danielle also shares her Disney journey as a fan and Cast Member, what her favorite Magic Kingdom things are, and what she thinks of our current rankings of Disney and Pixar films! I Love Disney's Magic Kingdom, by Danielle Kelly and Ian Wilson, is now available! And you can follow Danielle most everywhere at @TheDapperDanielle! Next week, we'll be heading back in the past as we will be ranking and reviewing Alice in Wonderland, so be sure to get in all your thouhts and questions and favorite moments on that 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: 1:12 – Who Is Danielle Kelly aka The Dapper Danielle and What Is I Love Disney’s Magic Kingdom? 3:41 – What Has Danielle’s Disney Journey Been So Far? 8:05 – Danielle’s Experience as a Disney Cast Member 9:50 – How I Love Disney’s Magic Kingdom Came to Life 13:44 – Magic Kingdom Lightning Round 15:51 – What Does Magic Kingdom Mean to Danielle? 18:10 – Danielle’s Favorite Disney Movies and her Thoughts on Our Rankings! Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon | |||
| Toy Story 4, Ranked and Reviewed | 26 Jun 2025 | 01:19:08 | |
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 bringing Toy Story Month to a close by ranking and reviewing Toy Story 4! Join us as we talk about this divisive sequel and discuss whether we think it's a worthy story to tell, what our favorite moments were, and where we think the franchise should go from here! We'd love to know your thoughts, reviews, and questions on Toy Story 4 and everything else in the world of Disney, so be sure to send them in to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com! Tomorrow, June 27, we'll be releasing our interview with Danielle Kelly aka The Dapper Danielle about her book, I Love Disney's Magic Kingdom! I know we mentioned it'd be live now, but we had to push it back just a little bit! We promise it will be worth the wait! Next week, we'll be heading back in the past as we will be ranking and reviewing Alice in Wonderland, so be sure to get in all your thouhts and questions and favorite moments on that 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: 3:08 – Elio Isn’t Doing So Hot at the Box Office and We Hope People Continue to Support It! 7:36 – Is Disney Returning to 2D Animation?! 10:14 – Test Track Is Reopening in July! 12:21 – Toy Story 4 Intro 16:18 – Initial Toy Story 4 Impressions 23:15 – How and Why Toy Story 4 Was Made 29:24 – Toy Story 4 Recap 01:01:35 – What Do We Want From Toy Story 5? 01:09-49 – Ranking Toy Story 4 Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon | |||
| Elio, Ranked and Reviewed | 20 Jun 2025 | 01:22:18 | |
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 talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com! 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 | |||
| Toy Story 3, Ranked and Reviewed for Its 15th Anniversary! | 18 Jun 2025 | 01:21:08 | |
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 talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com! 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 | |||
| How to Train Your Dragon (2025) Review | 17 Jun 2025 | 00:33:39 | |
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 talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com! 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 | |||