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Episode 36 - Mulan (1998)
03 Sep 2025
01:18:50
Let's get down to business and finally talk about a film that brings many of us 90 kids all of the nostalgia!
Join Christina and Joey as they explore the heroic tale of Mulan, not just a staple Disney princess, but a warrior.
Listen to learn about this epic addition to the Disney Renaissance era and learn some interesting facts, history, and of course, a lot more!
Beyond the Films - How We Do Disneyland California
20 Aug 2025
01:42:30
Curious as to how these two Disney adults navigate Disneyland?
Listen to this installment of the Beyond the Films series where Christina and Joey will list their tried and true methods to accomplishing the most during your trip, without overwhelming yourself or feeling defeated by the variety of eateries, shows, attractions, and more.
To learn more about the Disneyland Resort, visit https://disneyland.disney.go.com.
Sources: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/
HOLLY JOLLY Episode 3 - Home Alone (1990)
11 Dec 2024
01:42:41
It's time for a HOLLY JOLLY Episode you filthy animals!
This time join Christina and Joey as they chat about the most popular Christmas movie (at least in Poland), Home Alone, starring Macaulay Culkin, Catherine O'Hara, Joe Pesci, and John Candy.
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Come with us down under as we revisit the Rescue Aid Society's Bernard and Miss Bianca on their next adventure to save another child in peril. This time from an evil poacher in the Australian outback. Honestly, this caption, and our episode are more thrilling than the movie itself (in our humble opinion)!
Listen to Christina and Joey chat about fun (and not-so-fun) movie facts, box office stats, what we thought of John Candy's voice over performance, and of course, a lot more!
Under the sea, but in over her head! It's finally time to dive right into the first film of the Disney Renaissance era, The Little Mermaid (1989)! Can you believe this was the first princess since Aurora in Sleeping Beauty (1959)?!
Listen to Christina and Joey chat about interesting movie facts, including how a Broadway genius created a musical blueprint for this, and pretty much all Disney animated movies to follow!
Beyond the Films - Oogie Boogie Bash: A Disneyland Halloween Party
16 Oct 2024
01:07:41
If you're lucky enough to snag tickets to this exclusive Halloween party at Disneyland, consider yourself lucky!
Join Christina and Joey as they chat all about Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney's California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort! They'll cover some of the characters you'll meet, exclusive attractions, and more!
Beyond the Films - Walt's Main Street Story Guided Tour
21 Aug 2024
01:21:06
Even if you've been to Disneyland a million times, you've probably never seen it through Walt's eyes.
Join Christina and Joey as they tell all (sans spoilers) about their experience on the guided tour all about Main Street USA, and Walt Disney himself, including an exclusive visit to his apartment at Disneyland Park!
This movie was responsible for many firsts for Disney animation, including the first to be dubbed the movie that "almost killed Disney."
Listen as Christina & Joey talk about the good, the bad, and the chaos that is this 1985 film! Learn about the making of the film, controversies, and lots more.
When you're the best of friends...apparently it's chaotic and emotional! With uncredited animators like Tim Burton, this first animated film of the 80's marked a new decade and new chapter for the Walt Disney studio.
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Can you believe this movie about two little mice surpassed Star Wars at the (French) box office!?! It did really well...until it got to 3.5 million households with a nude woman in the background of the children's film. Yikes!
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Episode 22 - The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977)
15 May 2024
01:07:31
Up, down, up, and into this movie we go!
Listen to Christina and Joey as they climb into the honey tree and into "The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh"!
Follow the podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @WhenUWishUponAPodcast to find out more about this silly old bear, this film, our other podcast episodes, and all things Disney!
With recycled animation and spliced together stories, join Christina and Joey as they try to figure out if the animation department was able to get it together and put out another cartoon classic with the 1973 film, Robin Hood.
Join Christina and Joey as they talk about Walt's legacy, final projects, his hopes for the future of Disney, and more.
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And if you would like to know more about Walt Disney, check out our sources below:
As the first Disney animated film of the 1970's, and the first after Walt's passing, The Aristocats is a mixture of classic Disney characteristics: a diabolical villain, endearing animal protagonists, upbeat hits, and stellar voice acting.
Listen to Christina and Joey talk all about this jazzy film, set in early 1900's Paris, including fun movie facts, box office stats, controversies, and much more!
As the last animated film to be overseen by Walt Disney before his passing in 1966, The Jungle Book is filled with as much nostalgia as it is iconic animation, songs and characters.
Listen to Christina and Joey chat about the last Disney animated film of the 1960's, including some film facts, controversies, and more!
Is it a bird? Is it a squirrel? No, it's just Merlin and Wart during the 1963 film, The Sword in the Stone!
Listen to Christina and Joey as they laugh their way through some movie facts, talk about related attractions at the parks, and share their thoughts on this magical tale!
Episode 17 - One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961)
21 Feb 2024
01:36:04
As the first Disney animated film of the 1960's, One Hundred and One Dalmatians brought a new look and perspective that made it a huge success with audiences, even though Walt Disney himself wasn't too happy with it. Or maybe he was just bitter that the art director lit his mustache on fire?
Listen to Christina and Joey as they spot some interesting details, throw in some fun facts, and more.
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Is her dress pink? Or is it blue? Join us as we review!
Sleeping Beauty is a timeless animated classic that to many, can be considered a work of art.
Listen to Christina and Joey as they waltz through some fun film facts, controversies, and their "field research" on one of the major contributors to Sleeping Beauty, Eyvind Earle.
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And if you would like to know more about Gallery 21, an Eyvind Earle Art Gallery, check out https://gallery21.com/.
Did you know that not too far from San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, there is a museum full of Disney family photos and heirlooms? And a Disneyland mini replica too!
Join Christina and Joey as they tell all about their recent trip to The Walt Disney Family Museum, and one of their featured exhibits, Disney Cats & Dogs.
Follow the podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @WhenUWishUponAPodcast to find out more about this adventure beyond the films, and all things Disney!
And if you would like to know more about The Walt Disney Family Museum and how to visit, or anything we may have discussed today, check out https://www.waltdisney.org/.
Considered one of the greatest love stories of all time, Lady and the Tramp (1955) is "paws"-itively a fan favorite and a definite classic!
Join Christina and Joey as they chat about how Walt Disney used his love for dogs to create this film, about controversies surrounding some interesting scenes, where you can dine on some spaghetti and meatballs at the Disney Parks, and so much more.
Follow the podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @WhenUWishUponAPodcast to find out more about this film, this episode, and all things Disney!
And if you would like to know more about the Walt Disney Family Museum and how to visit, check out https://www.waltdisney.org/.
Before he was Walter White on "Breaking Bad", Bryan Cranston was scheming scammer Uncle Nick Wrigley in this 2001 DCOM. And he and his mini-me nephew, Danny, are left to fulfill Santa's duties on Christmas Eve.
Listen as Christina and Joey talk about this goofy Holiday Disney Channel Original Movie, the actors involved, and more!
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HOLLY JOLLY Episode 1 - The Ultimate Christmas Present (2000)
13 Dec 2023
01:28:37
Who knew Santa Clause had a vacation home in LA? We sure didn't! And neither did Allie or Sam when they stumbled upon his cabin and his invention meant to control the weather.
Listen as Christina and Joey try to figure out who is the true villain and hero of this 2000 Disney Channel Original Movie.
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Get ready to fly into Neverland as Christina and Joey talk about the 1953 classic that took almost 2 decades to happen, Peter Pan!
Join them as they chat about what inspired Walt to adapt this play into animation, film attractions at the Disney parks, and other interesting details, including final ratings at the end!
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Don't just listen! Sit there! As Christina and Joey journey through the 1951 psychedelic fan favorite, Alice in Wonderland.
Join them as they chat about the production, including quotes from Walt Disney during the making, controversies, attractions, and more!
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For the last SPOOKTACULAR Episode of the season, join Christina and Joey as they discuss (and cry) through a discussion and review of Tim Burton's 2012 remake of Frankenweenie.
Learn about controversies, fun facts, and more relating to the film, and maybe see if you agree with their final ratings!
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SPOOKTACULAR Episode 2 - James and the Giant Peach (1996)
18 Oct 2023
01:44:20
Did you know this movie was almost called James and the Giant Cherry? Or that Walt Disney and author of this original story, Roald Dahl, spent time together at the Disney studios back in the 40's?
Listen to this SPOOKTACULAR installment of When You Wish Upon a Podcast to learn some interesting facts about this stop-motion 90's movie, produced by Tim Burton!
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SPOOKTACULAR Episode 1 - The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
04 Oct 2023
01:55:35
For the first-ever SPOOKTACULAR Episode, join Christina and Joey as they discuss, arguably Tim Burton's most popular film, The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993).
Listen to Christina and Joey talk about this cult-classic, as well as chat about some controversies, Disney Parks references, fun facts, and more!
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We're finally covering another classic Disney princess film! This time, it's Cinderella; not just the heroine of her own story, but also the reason that Walt Disney Studios, Disneyland, and Disney World exist today.
Listen to Christina and Joey talk about this fan-favorite movie, as well as chat about some Cinderella remakes, controversies, attractions, and more!
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Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?...And what does that mean exactly?
Join Christina and Joey as they try to figure that out and talk about this nuanced love story that was somehow greenlit by the animation studio despite the historical inaccuracies. Maybe the silly sidekicks and stellar musical numbers are enough to redeem the tale?
Listen to learn about the award winning soundtrack, interesting facts and history, and of course, a lot more!
Episode 11 - The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949)
06 Sep 2023
01:29:35
As the last of the many 1940's packaged films that weren't exactly blockbusters for The Walt Disney Studio, The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad has kind of stood the test of time with it's silly, obnoxious characters, outlandish storytelling, and classic Disney animation.
Listen to Christina and Joey go over the plot of the film, as well as talk about facts, controversies, Disney park attractions, and more!
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Filled with clips that didn't exactly make the cut for Fantasia (1940), Melody Time is another 1940's Disney film, "packaged" to help the company continue to bring in the cash to keep the lights on in the midst of World War II.
With interesting characters like Pecos Bill, Johnny Appleseed, and Donald Duck, this movie definitely keeps it interesting....but interesting enough to consider it an underrated classic?
Listen to Christina and Joey chat about the movie, as well as some fun facts, controversies and their own ratings at the end!
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Quick! Name an adorable Disney bear! If you said Bongo, then WOW are you a true Disney fanatic because we sure had never heard of him. However we had seen the many memes that came out of the Mickey and the Beanstalk short a few years ago.
Listen to know more from Joey and Christina as they talk all about the 1947 packaged Disney film, Fun and Fancy Free! They'll list some cool movie facts, mention some lesser known controversies, and give their own thoughts on the film.
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Episode 8 - Make Mine Music (1946)
26 Jul 2023
01:28:44
Have you ever heard of two hats falling in love? Have you ever seen a whale sing opera? No? Then Make Mine Music is a must-watch for you!
This 1946 animated "packaged" film features several different animation styles and music genres, but is it enough to consider it an underrated Disney movie?
Listen to know more from Joey and Christina as they get into Make Mine Music movie facts, controversies, and give their thoughts on the film.
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¿Listos? Ready? Because we're flying right into another fun and festive film with Donald Duck, José Carioca, as well as some new characters like Panchito Pistolas!
The Three Caballeros premiered in 1945, and has remained a classic ever since! Listen to Joey and Christina chat about what went into making this movie, including some fun info about the characters and performers involved, controversies, themed Disney park attractions, and more!
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A government-funded film to create ties with South America? Sound weird? It is, but it's also true.
Listen as we talk all about the 1942 animated film, Saludos Amigos, including what went into making this movie, fun facts, controversies, Disney park references, and more!
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When you think Bambi, do you smile and think of silly little forest animals, or do you cringe in the worst way at the thought of the inevitable tragedy that has defined this movie for generations?
Listen as we talk all about the 1942 animated movie, Bambi, including fun facts, controversies, Disney park references, and more!
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You've seen a dragonfly... you've seen a butterfly...but have you ever seen an elephant fly?!? Chances are, you have, considering Walt Disney Animation Studios' film, Dumbo (1941), is over 80 years old!
Join us we talk all about Dumbo (1940), a film that Walt Disney himself considered his favorite!
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What do ostriches, hippos, elephants, and alligators have in common? Well they all know ballet, of course!
Listen as we talk all about Fantasia (1940), Walt Disney Animation Studios' third film, for the first time EVER! And be sure to stick around to hear our final ratings. We're anxious to know if you agree with us or not.
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Donkeys,cuckoo-clocks, and a ship-eating whale named Monstro; that's just a taste of what to expect from the 1940 Walt Disney animated film, Pinocchio.
We will also chat about some fun movie facts, the initial and current audience reception, Disney park attractions inspired by the story, as well as any controversies relating to the film. Be sure to stay until the end to hear our ratings. Will you agree or disagree with us?
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Back when I was a young warthog, this movie seriously left a Scar on me...too soon?
Join Christina and Joey as they try not to fall apart chatting and learning about an animated film that needs no introduction, except for its very own 4 minute iconic introduction, 1994's The Lion King!
Listen to learn about the cast, soundtrack, movie facts, and of course, a lot more!
Episode 1 - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
26 Apr 2023
01:31:19
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was Walt Disney Animation Studio's first feature film that premiered in 1937.
Listen as we review this classic movie that has withstood the test of time. We also discuss some fun movie facts, the initial and current audience reception, Disney park attractions inspired by the story, as well as any controversies or hot topics attached to the film. Be sure to stay until the end to hear our ratings. Will you agree or disagree with Christina and Joey?
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Welcome to When U Wish Upon A Podcast! We're Christina and Joey, a couple of newlyweds that love all things Disney; traveling to the parks, collecting pins, and watching the classics!
Join us as we watch a different Disney film, and discuss some fun facts, controversies, park attractions, and more, including our personal rating of these movies. We will be starting the podcast strong with Walt Disney Animation Studio films, and eventually get to Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, live action, remakes, etc.
Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @WhenUWishUponAPodcast to be up to date with the latest from us!
We're so excited to have you join us!
Episode 31 - Aladdin (1992)
26 Feb 2025
01:50:01
Who disturbs this Disney Renaissance?...But in a good way!
That would be the 1992 Disney animated classic, Aladdin! Join Christina and Joey as they talk about this film that broke a record previously held by "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs."
Listen to learn about the cast, soundtrack, movie facts, and of course, a lot more!
Beyond the Films - Sweethearts' Nite: A Disneyland After Dark Event
12 Feb 2025
00:45:19
Roses are red, violets are blue, we didn't get to meet Hercules and Meg, how about you?
Join Christina and Joey as they chat all about the Valentine's Day celebration, Sweethearts' Nite: A Disneyland After Dark Event at the Disneyland Resort! They'll cover some of the characters you'll meet (or not), photo opps, and maybe even learn what NOT to do while at the event!