Magic Our Way - Artistic Buffs Talkin' Disney Stuff

It’s time for a Magical a-Musings episode. On show #445, we discussed things that Disney could bring back; on this show, we discuss things that Disney could eliminate. These things could go away, and we would be ok with it. What were some of your Disney discards? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion is welcome. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.

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Category:Disney -- posted at: 10:41pm CDT

It’s a MOWican game night: Geek Out! Disney. Listen as we take you through our gameplay and offer our thoughts on this board game. What were some of your answers? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion is welcome. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.

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Category:games -- posted at: 10:15pm CDT

We discuss all the price and policy changes that took place recently: Disney+, Genie+, Space Mountain, and the price hikes for one-day tickets. What are your thoughts? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion is welcome. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.

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Category:Places and Travel -- posted at: 10:30pm CDT

For this show, we look at Bob Iger’s first two weeks as CEO of The Walt Disney Company, from Sunday, November 20, 2022, to Saturday, December 3, 2022. What are your thoughts? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion is welcome. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.

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Category:Places and Travel -- posted at: 10:06pm CDT

For this show, we present even more examples of bad behavior on Disney property. We have Mr. Baica No Bother, The Animal Kingdom Asia Slapdown, The Philharmagic Brawl, and Finding Quashon. What are your thoughts? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion is welcome. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.

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Category:Places and Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm CDT

We discuss the big news that hit during Thanksgiving Week 2022: Bob Chapek was removed as CEO, and Bob Iger retook control of the Walt Disney Company on Sunday, November 20, 2022. What did you think about all of this? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome in our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.

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Category:Disney -- posted at: 10:00pm CDT

Welcome to this special edition of the Magic Our Way podcast. In preparation for our thoughts on MOW #448 where we discuss Chapek’s removal and Iger’s reinstallment, we wanted to revisit MOW #238 where we hosted a very special guest to explain what was going on with the company. This will give you more perspective on how we feel about this person. Travel back to 2018 and let’s hear what we had to say.

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Category:Disney -- posted at: 4:07pm CDT

Welcome to this special edition of the Magic Our Way podcast. In preparation for our thoughts on MOW #448 where we discuss Chapek’s removal and Iger’s reinstallment, we wanted to revisit MOW #311 where we discussed the exact opposite. It wasn’t that long ago that Iger stepped down and Chapek took over. Travel back in time to 2020 and let’s hear what we had to say. 

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Category:Disney -- posted at: 1:32pm CDT

We discuss the latest movie of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The first half is the non-spoiler discussion and the second half is the spoiler-filled discussion (we give you a good warning before we transition). What did you think of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome in our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.

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Category:Marvel -- posted at: 10:51pm CDT

We discuss Kevin’s recent jaunt to Walt Disney World over Halloween weekend. Plus, we have some announcements, and we honor Alice Davis. What do you think about Boma? What is your favorite Alice Davis costume? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome in our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.

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Category:Places and Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm CDT

We discuss things we wish The Walt Disney Company would bring back. It’s a Magical a-Musings show! What do you wish Disney would bring back? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome in our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.

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Category:Places and Travel -- posted at: 10:16pm CDT

We discuss Ray Bradbury's relationship with Walt Disney and Disneyland’s Halloween Tree. It’s our 2022 Halloween Show! Have you seen the Halloween Tree? What about the trees on the Disney Cruise ships? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome in our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.

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Category:general -- posted at: 10:12pm CDT

We discuss the latest Disney price hikes and Marvel’s She-Hulk season finale. Will you pay for Genie+ now? How did you feel about the She-Hulk finale? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome in our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.

 

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Category:Places and Travel -- posted at: 9:57pm CDT

We discuss the things we hate doing after we have returned from a Disney vacation. Plus, we discuss the recent menu changes at The Hollywood Brown Derby at Walt Disney World. What things do you hate doing? What are your thoughts on the new Brown Derby menu? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome in our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.

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Category:Places and Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm CDT

Lee discusses his experience with a Disney plaid during his VIP tour at Walt Disney World. Have you ever done one of these tours with the plaids? Thoughts? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome in our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.

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Category:Places and Travel -- posted at: 10:11pm CDT

Do you have to love Figment to be considered a Disney fan? Why do people love Figment? We continue a discussion of a question posed by Lee in the Magic Our Way Facebook group. We discuss our love for Figment and whether that love is a necessary criterion for being a Disney fan. Thoughts? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome in our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.

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Category:Places and Travel -- posted at: 10:54pm CDT

We continue to help a long-time MOWican and Disneyland veteran plan her family’s trip to WDW. Listen to part 1 on show #437. What suggestions would you have made? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome in our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.

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Category:Places and Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm CDT

We discuss all stateside announcements revealed during the A Boundless Future: Disney Parks, Experiences and Products presentation at the D23 Expo 2022 on Sunday, September 11th. What did you think about the announcements? What did you think about our thoughts? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome in our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.

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Category:Places and Travel -- posted at: 10:28pm CDT

We help a long-time MOWican and Disneyland veteran plan her family’s trip to WDW. What suggestions would you have made? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome in our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.

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Category:Places and Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm CDT

Inspired by Disneyland Paris, we discuss our thoughts on retheming Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster in Walt Disney World.  How would you retheme Walt Disney World’s Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome in our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.

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Category:Places and Travel -- posted at: 10:17pm CDT

Downs on the Grounds (Stephen and Sarah) discuss their trip to Disneyland Paris. Listen to what they ate, drank, and experienced. Have you ever visited Disneyland Paris? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome in our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.

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Category:Places and Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm CDT

Kevin discusses some Disney magic that his family encountered and the crisis in the Seas with Nemo and Friends bathroom. This is Kevin's July 2022 Walt Disney World trip report: part 3 of 3! Have you ever had an issue with a Disney parks bathroom? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome in our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.

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Category:Places and Travel -- posted at: 9:57pm CDT

Kevin discusses his first experiences at some new restaurants and his first experience at Typhoon Lagoon. This is Kevin's July 2022 Walt Disney World trip report: part 2 of 3! What are your thoughts on Typhoon Lagoon? What questions do you have about his dining experiences? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome in our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.

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Category:Places and Travel -- posted at: 10:42pm CDT

Kevin discusses his first experience riding Cosmic Rewind and using the Disney Genie/Lightning Lane system. This is Kevin's July 2022 Walt Disney World trip report: part 1 of 3! What are your thoughts on Cosmic Rewind and the Disney Genie/Lightning Lane system? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome in our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.

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Category:Places and Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm CDT

We discuss all the Disney/Marvel announcements that were made during the 2022 San Diego Comic-Con. What are your thoughts on Phase 5 and beyond? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome in our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.

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Category:Marvel -- posted at: 10:24pm CDT

It’s time for another Magic Our Way HOT TAKE! Each of us presents three Disney characters that we can’t stand. What characters can you not stand? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome in our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.

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Category:Disney -- posted at: 10:20pm CDT

We discuss Thor: Love and Thunder, the latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which was released on July 8, 2022, in the United States of America. What are your thoughts on this film? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome in our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.

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Category:general -- posted at: 11:01pm CDT

For this episode, we discuss Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Sunset Boulevard – The Right Side. This show is part of the Did You Know-tice series where we give you some details to look for while in the parks along with a little history about it. This multi-part show is presented by our very own Lee. 

How many did you notice? Or, did you know this already? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome in our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.

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Category:Places and Travel -- posted at: 10:33pm CDT

For this episode, we each give 3 things that we refuse to do in the parks regardless of the fact that everyone else is doing it. What did you think about our discussion? What are some of your refusals? Let us know your thoughts at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion is welcome on this show.

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Category:Places and Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm CDT

For this episode, Kevin gives us a better understanding of the Star Wars Inquisitors. Plus, we discuss the news of Guy Ritchie directing Hercules and the Buzz Lightyear face character in Disneyland. What did you think about our discussion? What facts did Kevin miss about the Inquisitors? Let us know your thoughts about this change at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion is welcome on this show.

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Category:Television -- posted at: 10:00pm CDT

Eli describes to us 5 things to know about Ms. Marvel from the comics to help us prepare for the Disney+ series that begins on June 8, 2022. What did you think about our discussion?  Let us know your thoughts about this change at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion is welcome on this show.

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Category:Places and Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm CDT

Eli describes to us 5 things to know about Ms. Marvel from the comics to help us prepare for the Disney+ series that begins on June 8, 2022. What did you think about our discussion?  Let us know your thoughts about this change at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion is welcome on this show.

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Category:Television -- posted at: 8:00pm CDT

We discuss the upcoming change to Genie+: advanced purchase is no longer available beginning on June 8, 2022. What does this change mean for you? Why make this change now?  Let us know your thoughts about this change at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion is welcome on this show.

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Category:general -- posted at: 11:09pm CDT

We present a tale of two Walt Disney World trips: Danny’s trip with his family and Lee’s return trip with Magical Moments Vacations travel agents. Find out how their trips ended in this final of a 3-episode series. Let us know your thoughts at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion is welcome on this show.

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Category:Places and Travel -- posted at: 10:57pm CDT

We present a tale of two Walt Disney World trips: Danny’s trip with his family and Lee’s return trip with Magical Moments Vacations travel agents. Find out how Danny ended up at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort pool by himself. Let us know your thoughts at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion is welcome on this show.

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Category:general -- posted at: 12:21am CDT

We present a tale of two Walt Disney World trips: Danny’s trip with his family and Lee’s return trip with Magical Moments Vacations travel agents. One trip started well and the other..well, you’ll have to listen to find out. How do you feel about customer service as of late? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion is welcome on this show.

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Category:Places and Travel -- posted at: 10:15pm CDT

Danny discusses his first Disney Cruise Line experience aboard the Disney Dream. This is a trip report. Have you been on a Disney Cruise Line ship? What questions or comments do you have? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion is welcome on this show.
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Category:Places and Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm CDT

We respond to some of the listener email that has been sent to us in the previous months. What questions or comments do you have for us? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion is welcome on this show.

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Category:Places and Travel -- posted at: 8:35am CDT

We assembled the Magic Our Way top 10 list of our favorite Walt Disney World cast member costumes. Which cast member costumes made your list? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion is welcome on this show.

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Category:general -- posted at: 10:00pm CDT

Lee traveled to Walt Disney World with his family in March 2022. For this show, we discuss his first-time experience with the Genie, Genie+, and Lightning Lane system. This is part 2 of 2 of Lee’s trip report. Check out show #415 for part 1. How was your experience with the Genie? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion is welcome on this show.

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Category:Places and Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm CDT

Lee traveled to Walt Disney World with his family in March 2022. For this show, we find out whether Lee actually did his must-dos during this trip. This is part 1 of 2 of Lee’s trip report. Do you think Lee did them all? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion is welcome on this show.

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Category:Places and Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm CDT

We present another Magical A-Musings episode. For this show, we discuss our three “Must-Dos” outside of the main Walt Disney World parks. We consider eateries, attractions, shopping, etc…pretty much anything that can be done in the parks. What are some of your Must-Dos outside of the main parks? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion is welcome on this show.

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Category:Places and Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm CDT

We present another Magical A-Musings episode. For this show, we discuss our three “Must-Dos” at Animal Kingdom in Walt Disney World. We consider eateries, attractions, shopping, etc…pretty much anything that can be done in the parks. What are some of your Must-Dos at Animal Kingdom? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion is welcome on this show.

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Category:Places and Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm CDT

We present another Magical A-Musings episode. For this show, we discuss our three “Must-Dos” at Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World. We consider eateries, attractions, shopping, etc…pretty much anything that can be done in the parks. What are some of your Must-Dos at Hollywood Studios? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion is welcome on this show.

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Category:Places and Travel -- posted at: 10:09pm CDT

We present another Magical A-Musings episode. For this show, we discuss our three “Must-Dos” at Epcot in Walt Disney World. We consider eateries, attractions, shopping, etc…pretty much anything that can be done in the parks. What are some of your Must-Dos at Epcot? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion is welcome on this show.

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Category:Places and Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm CDT

We continue our academic exploration as we try to answer the question, “has Walt Disney World’s 50th-anniversary celebration fallen flat as of late?” For this episode, we make our decision based on this criterion: a comparison with previous promotions. What is your response to our question? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion is welcome on this show.

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Category:Places and Travel -- posted at: 10:38pm CDT

We get a little academic as we try to answer the question, “has Walt Disney World’s 50th-anniversary celebration fallen flat as of late?” For this episode, we make our decision based on this criterion: a comparison of what was announced and what was delivered for the 50th. What is your response to our question? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion is welcome on this show.

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Category:Places and Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm CDT

We present another Magical A-Musings episode. For this show, we discuss our three “Must-Dos” at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. We consider eateries, attractions, shopping, etc…pretty much anything that can be done in the parks. What are some of your Must-Dos at the Magic Kingdom? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion is welcome on this show.

 

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Category:Places and Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm CDT

For this episode, we discuss what our favorite drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, are at the U.S. Disney Parks. We finally have them all documented on one show. What are some of your favorite beverages at Disney parks? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion is welcome on this show.

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Category:Places and Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm CDT

For this episode, each of us lists the 3 attractions in Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom that we are comfortable skipping. This is a Magical a-Musings episode, a short-form segment for the many small discussion topics we create. What are your thoughts on these new stories? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion is welcome on this show.
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Category:Places and Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm CDT

For this episode, we discuss some recent Disney news: plastic bags for lightsabers, prices hikes on food, and popcorn bucket craziness. What are your thoughts on these new stories? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion is welcome on this show.

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Category:Places and Travel -- posted at: 10:56pm CDT

In honor of Walt Disney World’s 50th, Professor X joins us to discuss extinct modes of conveyances, which either could have been used for transportation or entertainment. It’s transportainment if you will. What are your thoughts on this topic? Which modes of trnasportainment did you experience? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome in our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.

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Category:Places and Travel -- posted at: 9:54pm CDT

For this episode, each of us lists the 3 attractions in Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios that we are comfortable skipping.

Welcome to Magical a-Musings, a short-form podcast to house the many small discussion topics we create. This show will be offered on the same feed as our long-form show, so no new subscription is needed. 

As always, your opinions are always welcome on our show. Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.

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Category:Places and Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm CDT

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