Magic Our Way - Artistic Buffs Talkin' Disney Stuff

Disney+ has finally launched! “The best stories in the world, all in one place,” according to the Walt Disney Company. On November 12, 2019, Disney got into the video streaming market with the launch of Disney+. We discuss our launch day experience and review some of the shows we have viewed such as The World According to Jeff Goldblum, The Imagineering Story, and The Mandalorian. SPOILER ALERT for The Mandalorian discussion. What did you think about Disney+? What have you watched and enjoyed so far? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome on our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.

On this episode, we discuss various news stories in which Disney has initiated a change and then reversed that change. Here are some examples. They tried to introduce souvenirs in Disney’s Main Street Cinema. Then, they got rid of the ketchup and mustard pumps at Caey’s Corner to be replaced by packets. Next, they attempted to charge a $3 replacement fee for FuelRod rechargeable batteries. Finally, they tried to make the Galaxy’s Edge menu items easier to understand.  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.

It’s a continuation of our BIG HALLOWEEN SHOW and it is an awesomely “edutaining” one. It is a discussion of all the ghosts of the Haunted Mansion, but mostly the ones at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. By the time you complete both parts of this show, you will be able to name every ghost in the U.S. Haunted Mansions and know where they are located. This is part 2 of a two-part show. Be sure to check out MOW #294 for the first half of our discussion from the queue to the seance room.  What did you think about our discussion? What did you learn? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome on our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.

It’s time for our BIG HALLOWEEN SHOW and it is an awesomely “edutaining” one. It is a discussion of all the ghosts of the Haunted Mansion, but mostly the ones at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. By the time you complete both parts of this show, you will be able to name every ghost in the U.S. Haunted Mansions and know where they are located. This is part 1 of a two-part show. What did you think about our discussion? What did you learn? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome on our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.

We continue our discussion on our 2019 Disneyland Trip. For this episode, it is All About the Food. We discuss our experience at Carthay Circle Goofy’s Kitchen, and much, much more! This is part 2 of 2. Check out Part 1 on MOW #292.  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 continue our discussion on our 2019 Disneyland Trip. For this episode, it is All About the Food. We discuss our experience at Trader Sam’s and the Blue Bayou Restaurant and much, much more! This is part 1 of 2.  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.

For this episode, we discuss two articles that have been published. One article discusses how George Lucas feels betrayed by the Disney company after having taken control of his “baby,” the Star Wars franchise. The other article discussed Martin Scorsese’s comment regarding Marvel movies being more akin to “theme parks” rather than “cinema.” Plus, we have some breaking news from Downs on the Grounds regarding the Skyliner incident.  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 continue our series of Disneyland 2019 trip report shows. For this episode, we present a couple of attraction comparisons and memorable stories from our trip.  What did you think about our discussion? Do you have any questions you would like to ask us about this trip? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome on our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.

We continue our series of Disneyland 2019 trip report shows. For this episode, we discuss our thoughts and experiences with Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. This is an opening day attraction for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.  Be sure to check out our previous show, MOW #288, in which we discuss everything else in the Black Spire Outpost.  What did you think about our discussion regarding Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run? Have you experienced this attraction yet? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome on our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.

This show begins a series of trip report shows about our Disneyland Trip in August 2019. For this episode, we discuss our experience in the Black Spire Outpost at Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. We discuss the food, the theming, the shops, Oga’s Cantina, and much, much more!  We have a whole show dedicated to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run coming up on our next Disneyland 2019 Trip Report show. Stay tuned! What did you think about Black Spire Outpost?  Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome on our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.

On today’s episode, we continue our conversation with Justin Stone of the WDW Tales Podcast. Justin is a former WDW cast member and fondly recounts his time there. For this show, we focus our discussion around his time as a cast member for The Great Movie Ride, the beloved opening-day attraction at Disney-MGM Studios. This is part two of a two-part series; be sure to check out MOW #284 for the first half of this discussion. What did you think of our conversation? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome on our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.

We discuss the announcements that came out of the 2019 D23 Expo. For this episode, we focus our discussion on the Park, Experiences, and Products Presentation. This is part two of a two-part series. Be sure to check out part one of this discussion on MOW #285. What do you think about the D23 topics on this episode? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome on our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.

We discuss the announcements that came out of the 2019 D23 Expo. For this episode, we focus our discussion on the Park, Experiences, and Products Presentation that happened on that Sunday. This is part one of a two-part series.  What do you think about the D23 topics on this episode? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome on our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.

On today’s episode, we present a conversation we had with Justin Stone of the WDW Tales Podcast. Justin is a former WDW cast member and fondly recounts his time there. For this show, we focus our discussion around his time as a cast member for The Great Movie Ride, the beloved opening-day attraction at Disney-MGM Studios. This is part one of a two-part series; stay subscribed to hear the rest of the discussion on next week’s MOW #285. What did you think of our conversation? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome on our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.

On today’s episode, we will be discussing the Disney+ announcement that came out towards the end of July 2019. In this announcement, Disney presented what will be available to the consumer starting on day one, within year one, and within year two. In addition, we discuss the possibility of Magic Bands showing up at the Disneyland Resort and the mom rant against childless “Millennials.” Are you going to subscribe to Disney+ on day one? What are your thoughts regarding Disneyland Magic Bands and childless visitors to the parks? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome on our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.

On today’s episode, we present the first-ever MOWican Family Feud: Podcaster Edition. On this version of our game show series, we bring two sets of Disney-fan podcasts to compete in a Family Feud-like game. For this game, the Dole Whipped podcast takes on the WDW Navigators. Listen to find out who comes out on top. What did you think of our game? Would you like to play this game with us for our birthday month in November? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome on our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.

On today’s episode, we have the honor of having the Downs’ take a break from their cross-country drive to visit with us and discuss some Disney news with us. Plus, we have Officer MOWican and MOWiki back in the studio. On this episode, we discuss The Animation Experience in Animal Kingdom, Abigail Disney’s rant, the bridge from the Grand Floridian to the Magic Kingdom, and the Disneyland brawl.  What did you think of our discussion? What are your answers to our questions? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome on our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.

On today’s episode, Lee and Rachel compare notes as travel agents and discuss the Fall 2019 Discounts for Walt Disney World and share some travel agent stories of woe when dealing with Walt Disney World travel agent portal.  What did you think of our discussion? How about them discounts? What tales of woe can you share? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome on our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.

On today’s episode, we discuss a much lesser known musical from Disney Theatrical, On the Record. This musical only ran from November 2004 to July 2005. We also discuss the release dates for Rise of the Resistance at Galaxy’s Edge. What did you think of our discussion? Will you be adding this to your Disney library? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome on our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.

On today’s episode, we discuss the unbuilt mountains on Walt Disney World. These are the mountains that were once in the plans, but for some reason or another never saw the light of day. We discuss well-known mountains as Mount Fuji which was slated for the Japan pavilion in EPCOT, the fabled Disney Mountain, and many more unbuilt mountains.  What did you think of our discussion? Which mountains would you have liked to have seen built? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome on our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.