Magic Our Way - Artistic Buffs Talkin' Disney Stuff

Lee presents a new series of shows called “Did You Know?” in which he gives you a list of things to know in each park. These are little tidbits of info and trivia that you can use to impress your travel companions. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list; so, chill out! This episode concentrates on Epcot in Walt Disney World.  How many of these tidbits did you know? What are some tidbits that you like to tell your travel companions? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome in our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome. 

We searched for the best Disney nighttime experience. With the news that Disney is closing all of its parks before nightfall, we are doing a special "in memoriam" tribute to the beautiful nighttime entertainment in the Disney Parks as chosen by the MOWICAN Tribe! What are your thoughts on how this bracket played out? What choices would you have made? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome in our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome. 

We present a list compiled by disneytips.com titled The 10 Biggest Walt Disney World Park Controversies. As we do with all lists made for public consumption, we analyze and debate each item to test for legitimacy. We had a lot of fun with this well-assembled list.  What are your thoughts on this list? What choice would you make and why? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome in our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome. 

Today, we discuss two news topics in the Disney-fan universe: 1) should Disney change the  hanging scene in the Haunted Mansion stretching room, and 2) with Universal announcing budget cuts, we discuss the rumor going around about Iger being on Disney’s chopping block.  What are your thoughts on these two topics? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome in our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome. 

We present a first-hand account of what it was like to visit Walt Disney World during COVID times. Downs on the Grounds joins us in this episode to give us their experience in the WDW parks during this time. Plus, we have news in the Queue and some Guest Services.  What are you curious to know about the Downs’ experience? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome in our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome. 

In this episode, we discuss the history of Mickey’s PhilharMagic. This begins a series of shows discussing the history of Disney’s “4D” attractions.  What is your favorite part of Mickey’s PhilharMagic Concert? Where have you seen it? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome in our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome. 

Eli presents more Tales of Fraud. Similar to what he presented on MOW #223, we discuss some true crime stories coming from inside the mouse. Learn who did what and how, as well as ways to protect yourself.  What did you think about our discussion? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome in our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome. 

We discuss the rumor going around about the possibility of Disney retconning the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy and starting over with a new series of movies. This rumor was presented by Doomcock Overlord DVD over on YouTube and has raised numerous discussions in the Disney-fan universe.  What did you think about our discussion? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome in our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome. 

We discuss the official announcement regarding Disney’s plan to retheme Splash Mountain to The Princess and the Frog. There is a lot to discuss about this given the climate in which this announcement was made. Our conversation is based upon our feelings both as Disney-fans and as South Louisiana folk.  What did you think about our discussion? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome in our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome. 

Are you booking a trip to Walt Disney World soon? Are you wondering about this new reservation system that they are implementing? On this episode, our travel agent, Lee, discusses this new process that you will encounter. Plus, we discuss the NBA at WDW, our Disney Parks pet peeves, and the cessation of complimentary Magicbands.  What did you think about our discussion? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome in our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome. 

For this episode, we discuss the petition going around to have Splash Mountain rethemed to Princess and the Frog and, after having completed 325 shows, we take time to celebrate one of our own, Kevin. SPOILERS: There is no Artemis Fowl review on this show. What did you think about our discussion? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome in our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome. 

For this episode, Lee discusses some fun facts about his favorite Disney property, Dumbo. He discussed the movie, both animated and live action, as well as the attraction. Now is your chance to hear why this property is his favorite.  What did you think about our discussion? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome in our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome. 

Walt Disney World announces its reopening. We discuss the policies and procedures that you can expect when visiting and what we can expect going forward.   What are your thoughts about WDW’s plans for reopening? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome in our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome. 

The Florida parks are leading the way for theme park reopenings in the United States. We discuss the policies in place for Disney Springs and examine the policies implemented at Shanghai Disneyland and Universal City Walk, including the soon-to-reopen Universal Orlando Resort Parks. Plus, we discuss surveys sent out by Disney to its patrons.  What are your thoughts about the reopening? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome in our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome. 

We present a new series of shows in which we discuss Disney’s relationship with the City of New Orleans, our hometown. For this episode, we discuss the Dixie Landings resort, now known as Port Orleans Resort -Riverside, and the details of New Orleans contained within. This is the fourth show of a four-part series. What did you think about our discussion? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome in our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.

We present a new series of shows in which we discuss Disney’s relationship with the City of New Orleans, our hometown. For this episode, we discuss the Port Orleans Resort, now known as French Quarter, and the details of New Orleans contained within. This is the third show of a four-part series. What did you think about our discussion? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome in our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome. 

We present a new series of shows in which we discuss Walt’s relationship with the City of New Orleans, our hometown. For this episode, we discuss the never-built Lake Buena Vista New Orleans Square area that was planned for Walt Disney World. We also discuss the New Orleans area as a potential location for Walt Disney World. This is the second show of a three-part series. What did you think about our discussion? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome in our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.

We present a new series of shows in which we discuss Walt’s relationship with the City of New Orleans, our hometown. For this episode, we discuss Walt’s visits to New Orleans and Disneyland’s New Orleans Square. We explore the history of and details that went in to recreating the best aspect of our beloved Crescent City. This is the first of a three-part series. What did you think about our discussion? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome on our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome. 

We present a new exercise called This or That in which we are presented with two Disney things that we have to choose between. As a twist, we reached out to the MOWicans to create a This or That scenario to choose from and they were definitely interesting. Also, we discuss Iger back in charge. What did you think about our choices? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome on our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome. 

We present 10 MORE Minutes with a MOWican! We had so many MOWicans respond to our call, we had to do two shows for this. Here are more members of the MOWican tribe spending 10 minutes with the Magic Our Way podcast hosts and answering a variety of questions tailored to them. Be sure to check our MOW #316 for our first round of MOWicans.  What are your thoughts on some of the topics we discussed? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome on our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome. Also, let us know if you want to join us for the next one.