Magic Our Way - Artistic Buffs Talkin' Disney Stuff
564 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 135 ratingsThe Magic Our Way podcast is a New Orleans-based Disney fan podcast that has been in production since November 2012. Danny, Kevin, Eli, and Rachel discuss all things, Disney, from theme parks to movies and much more. We allow all opinions (and not just the sugary, fluffy ones) to be voiced on the podcast, and we always look at both sides of a topic. The "Pleasure Island of Disney fan podcasts" is good for your morning and afternoon commute and all times in between, but not at bedtime because we'll keep you up. Welcome to our Disney Fans!
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Tiana’s Poster, Avatar @ DL, & Iger’s Response to Epic Universe - MOW #519
April 10, 2024 03:06 - 1 hour - 94 MBWe discuss the latest Disney news! We start with the official poster for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Then, we discuss Avatar at the Disneyland Resort. And, we conclude with Iger’s response to a question about Epic Universe during the shareholder’s meeting. What are your thoughts on any of these topics? Let us know at [email protected]. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this show.
How Should Disney Respond to Epic Universe? - MOW #518
April 03, 2024 03:00 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBWe discuss what Disney should do in response to Universal Epic Universe for episode #518. Now that we have “come home” after exploring Universal Epic Universe for the past six weeks, it’s time to figure out where Disney is with all the hype and what we think their response should be to the competition’s newest offering. What do you think about our ideas? How should Disney respond, in your opinion? Let us know at [email protected]. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this show.
Exploring How To Train Your Dragon-Isle of Berk - MOW #517
March 27, 2024 03:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBWe conclude our series on Universal Epic Universe. For this episode, we explore the world of How To Train Your Dragon-Isle of Berk, where you can “take to the skies and soar with dragons as you explore the colorful Viking village at the heart of Berk as well as take part in wild boat battles, feast like a Viking and more.” We explore the attractions, the dining, and the shopping. What do you think about How To Train Your Dragon-Isle of Berk? Have you watched/played any of the How To Train Yo...
Exploring The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic - MOW #516
March 20, 2024 03:00 - 1 hour - 90 MBWe continue our series on Universal Epic Universe. For this episode, we explore The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, where you can “explore international wizarding communities from 1920s Paris to the 1990s British Ministry and the magic that connects them” We explore the attractions, the dining, and the shopping. What do you think about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic? Have you visited the other lands of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter? Are you...
Exploring Super Nintendo World: Universal Epic Universe - MOW #515
March 13, 2024 03:00 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBWe continue our series on Universal Epic Universe. For this episode, we explore Super Nintendo World, where you can ”step right into familiar locations and environments from the Mushroom Kingdom.” We explore the attractions, the dining, and the shopping. What do you think about Super Nintendo World? Have you been to other Super Nintendo Worlds? Are you excited about this new theme park coming in 2025? Let us know at [email protected]. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this show.
Epic Universe: Exploring Dark Universe - MOW #514
March 06, 2024 03:54 - 45 minutes - 64.3 MBWe continue our series on Universal Epic Universe. For this episode, we explore the world of Dark Universe, “a world of myth and mystery where Universal’s classic monsters are reimagined in an ominous and chilling experience.” We explore the attractions, the dining, and the shopping. What do you think about Dark Universe? Are you excited about this new theme park coming in 2025? Let us know at [email protected]. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this show.
Epic Universe: Exploring Celestial Park - MOW #513
February 28, 2024 05:36 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBWe continue our series on Universal Epic Universe. For this episode, we explore the world of Celestial Park, the hub to the other worlds of Epic Universe. We explore the attractions, the dining, and the shopping. What do you think about Celestial Park? Are you excited about this new theme park coming in 2025? Let us know at [email protected]. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this show.
Epic Digs at Disney - MOW #512
February 21, 2024 04:49 - 1 hour - 106 MBOn January 30th, 2024, Universal released a video revealing a good bit of information on what to expect when Universal Epic Universe opens next year in 2025. Throughout this video, we felt like Universal threw some subtle digs, or threw shade, at Disney by the word choices in their script. We examine this video to see if certain statements were digs at Disney by Universal. What do you think about this? Were they digs or not? Let us know at [email protected]. Every opinion will forever be ...
New 1900 Park Fare Characters - MOW #511
February 14, 2024 05:33 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBWalt Disney World has announced that 1900 Park Fare at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will reopen on April 10, 2024. We discuss what the Disney Parks Blog has announced especially the new characters to be featured for the character meals. What are your thoughts on the new 1990 Park Fare? Let us know at [email protected]. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this show.
Least Favorite Disney E-Ticket Attraction - MOW #510
February 07, 2024 03:52 - 57 minutes - 81.4 MBWe discuss our least favorite Disney E-Ticket attraction. Now, it is not that we dislike these attractions, but rather these are our least favorite ones. We like so many of the E-Ticket attractions that we felt it was easier to discuss our least favorites, which is a much smaller list. What are some of your least favorite E-Ticket attractions? Let us know at [email protected]. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this show.
Is the Disney Dining Plan Worth It? - MOW #509
January 31, 2024 03:55 - 1 hour - 138 MBWith the return of the Disney Dining Plan in 2024, we once again ponder if it is worth it. We go through an exercise in which two of us plan a vacation using the Quick Service Dining Plan and the other two plan a vacation using the regular Disney Dining Plan. But, we stay true to ourselves by ordering what we would normally get during each of our vacations. What do you think about the 2024 Disney Dining Plan? Let us know at [email protected]. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this ...
Disney and Artificial Intelligence - MOW #508
January 24, 2024 04:04 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MBProfessor X joins us on this episode to discuss the history and the use of artificial intelligence in the Walt Disney Company! We also use chatGPT during our show to see how it does with trip planning among other things. What do you think about Disney’s use of artificial intelligence? Let us know at [email protected]. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this show.
Everything Coming to Disneyland in 2024 - MOW #507
January 17, 2024 03:46 - 1 hour - 101 MBFor the third show of the new year, we remind you of all the new things coming to Disneyland for 2024. We discuss the return of Pixar Fest and Fantasmic, the closure of the Haunted Mansion, return of the parades and projection shows, and much much more! What do you think about these new things coming for 2024? Let us know at [email protected]. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this show.
Everything Coming to Walt Disney World in 2024 - MOW #506
January 10, 2024 04:04 - 1 hour - 108 MBFor the second show of the new year, we remind you of all the new promotions and new things coming to Walt Disney World for 2024. We discuss the Dining Plans, Park Hopping, Good to-Go Days, attractions, and much much more! What do you think about these new things coming for 2024? Let us know at [email protected]. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this show.
Apple Podcast Reviews: What Do You Think About Us? - MOW #505
January 03, 2024 04:51 - 1 hour - 98.8 MBAs we begin the new year, we would like to pause for a sec to see how we are doing. To do so, we read some of our Apple Podcasts reviews to learn what things need improvement and what things we do well. The easiest way to support us is to leave a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts and/or wherever you listen to podcasts. What do you think about us? Let us know at [email protected]. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this show.
Festival of the Holidays 2023 + New Epcot Stuff - MOW #504
December 27, 2023 04:18 - 1 hour - 102 MBAs a follow-up to our Holiday Encore episode last week in which we discussed past Walt Disney World holiday celebrations, Rachel describes her experience with the Festival of the Holidays during her recent trip to Epcot. Plus, we discuss the World Celebration Gardens, Dreamers Point, and Luminous: a Symphony of Us. Thoughts? Let us know at [email protected]. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this show.
Holiday Episode Encore - MOWSE 12.20.2023
December 20, 2023 04:00 - 55 minutes - 77.1 MBWelcome to this special edition of the Magic Our Way podcast. Given this busy time of final exams and Christmas preparation, we present an encore montage of previous holiday episodes. First, you’ll hear an abridged version of show #351, WDW’s Ghosts of Christmas Past, Then, you will hear the “Twas the Night Before a MOWican Christmas." Finally, you will hear our old generic closing as recorded by Danny and Kevin. Travel back to 2015 and 2020 and hear us celebrate the holidays. Happy Holidays...
Kang: Should He Stay or Should He Go - MOW #503
December 13, 2023 06:17 - 49 minutes - 69.5 MBEli and Kevin discuss whether the Kang character should stay or can Marvel move on without Kang, an idea based off of a Vanity Fair article. If they drop the Kang storyline, what would replace it? Or, do you just replace the actor? It’s a Marvel Moment show! Thoughts? Let us know at [email protected]. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this show.
Bad Behavior in the Disney Parks - MOW #502
December 06, 2023 06:15 - 54 minutes - 76.4 MBRecent events enable us to continue our series on Bad Behavior in the Disney Parks. For this show, we discuss the “bathroom video voyeur,” John Stamos banned, and Mr. “It’s a Nude World After All.” Thoughts? Let us know at [email protected]. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this show.
Disney’s Wish: A Movie Review - MOW #501
November 29, 2023 14:10 - 1 hour - 110 MBWe discuss Wish, the Walt Disney Animations Studios offering for the 2023 holiday season whose official date of release in the United States was on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. What did you think of this movie? Let us know at [email protected]. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this show.
500th Episode Extravaganza - MOW #500
November 22, 2023 05:17 - 2 hours - 233 MBIt is our 500th episode extravaganza! Thank you so much to all the fans who have kept us going throughout the years. For this episode, we pull back the curtain and show you how we produce this show 52 times each year. It is a monumental feat of love. We have some very special guests and some previously unreleased clips. What are some of your favorite Magic Our Way moments from the past 500 shows? Let us know at [email protected]. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this show. Give ...
Never Have I Ever…but will: Disney Parks Edition - MOW #499
November 15, 2023 05:04 - 1 hour - 114 MBAs we end our 400s and transition into the 500s, we reflect back to see what are the things we have not done yet in the Disney Parks. This is Never Have I Ever…but will one day: Disney Parks Edition. Now, we have our list of things to do on the road to show #600. What are some things that you have not done yet in the Disney Parks? Let us know at [email protected]. Every opinion is welcome on this show.
Luminous, Mabrika Cove, and Party Food - MOW #498
November 08, 2023 03:55 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBRachel discusses some travel related news items: Mabrika Cove and Serenity Bay on Disney’s new island, new Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas treats, and the Luminous preview. What are your thoughts on any of these news items? Let us know at [email protected]. Every opinion is welcome on this show. Give us a listen, ya’ heard! We appreciate your support. -Kevin, Danny, Eli, & Rachel
The Best and Worst: Guest Interactions in the Disney Parks - MOW #497
November 01, 2023 03:07 - 1 hour - 95.3 MBWe present stories of our best and worst guest interactions in the Disney parks. This is the first in a series of shows in which we discuss our best and worst experiences of a given topic. What is your best and worst guest interaction? Let us know at [email protected]. Every opinion is welcome on this show. Give us a listen, ya’ heard! We appreciate your support. -Kevin, Danny, Eli, & Rachel DISCLAIMER Please note: the Magic Our Way Podcast is not affiliated with the Walt Dis...
Imagineering Halloween for the Other 3 WDW Parks - MOW #496
October 25, 2023 04:16 - 1 hour - 94 MBIt’s our Halloween Show for 2023! This year, we armchair imagineer Halloween events for the other three Walt Disney World parks. Plus, we discuss the Haunted Mansion Parlor bar aboard the Disney Treasure. Thoughts? Let us know at [email protected]. Every opinion is welcome on this show. Give us a listen, ya’ heard! We appreciate your support.
Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana, Review - MOW #495
October 19, 2023 03:09 - 1 hour - 95.8 MBSpecial guest Eric, a long-time MOWican, discusses his first-hand experience of the new Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana attraction which just opened in Epcot. Plus, Rachel discusses some travel news including the park hopper and some never-before-seen discounts. Thoughts? Let us know at [email protected]. Every opinion is welcome on this show. Give us a listen, ya’ heard! We appreciate your support. -Kevin, Danny, Eli, & Rachel
Tron & the Rideshare Conspiracy - MOW #494
October 11, 2023 02:46 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBKevin had the opportunity to take a little side jaunt to Walt Disney World while he was down in Orlando for a convention. Hear Kevin discuss his first time riding Tron, his first time dining at Spice Road Table, and his first team meeting a long-time MOWican in person. Thoughts? Let us know at [email protected]. Every opinion is welcome on this show.
Who Does Adulting Better: Disney or Universal? - MOW #493
October 04, 2023 03:12 - 1 hour - 98.3 MBDanny presents a question based on his and Eli’s last trip to Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando - Who Does Adulting Better: Disney or Universal? Universal says they are there for when you grow out of the pixie dust, but do they do a better job for adults than Disney? Thoughts? Let us know at [email protected]. Every opinion is welcome on this show.
Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Treasure - MOW #492
September 27, 2023 03:18 - 57 minutes - 80.2 MBRachel discusses the Disney Treasure, Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship set to come online in 2024. Learn about the clues found in the treasure map as well as the packaging it came in. Are you ready to sail on the Disney Treasure? Let us know at [email protected]. Every opinion is welcome on this show.
Our Disney Journey: How the Fandom Began - MOW #491
September 20, 2023 03:11 - 1 hour - 101 MBWhile Danny and Eli are on vacation, Kevin and Rachel are joined by Kirk, aka Cajun Chavez y Chavez, and Keith, aka Professor X, to discuss how their fandom began, what that journey looked like from the beginning to the present, and much more! What is your Disney journey? How did your fandom begin? Let us know at [email protected]. Every opinion is welcome on this show.
2023 Destination D23 Announcements - MOW #490
September 13, 2023 02:58 - 1 hour - 124 MBWe discuss everything that came out of the Disney Parks, Experiences and Products presentation at the 2023 Destination D23 event over the weekend. Zootopia, Tropical Americas, Disney Treasure and Disney Adventure, and much more! Thoughts? Let us know at [email protected]. Every opinion is welcome on this show.
5 Questions With A MOWican - MOW #489
September 06, 2023 02:37 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBLong-time MOWican “JP,” our California Consultant, joins us for 5 Questions with a MOWican where we ask him things like “What will happen to Critter Country?”, “Does Walt Disney World need a 5th Gate?”, “Which is better, the Matterhorn or Expedition Everest?” and much more! Thoughts? Let us know at [email protected]. Every opinion is welcome on this show.
Tiana’s Palace Menu & IP in Disney Restaurants - MOW #488
August 30, 2023 03:00 - 48 minutes - 54 MBNew Orleanians discuss the menu for Tiana’s Palace, the new restaurant opening in Disneyland in September 2023. Also, we wonder if IP in Disney Parks restaurants will be the norm going forward and which current restaurants could benefit from adding IP. Thoughts? Let us know at [email protected]. Every opinion is welcome on this show.
5 Questions for the Avid Disney Parks Fan - MOW #487
August 23, 2023 03:08 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBKevin plays inquisitor and presents 5 questions that every avid Disney parks fan should be able to answer off the top of their head. What were your answers to our questions? Let us know at [email protected]. Every opinion is welcome on this show.
Rachel’s Disneyland Trip Report - MOW #486
August 16, 2023 02:56 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBRachel presents her experience at the Disneyland Resort in California. Hear about Rogers the Musical, Magic Happens, Trader Sam’s, Oga’s Cantina, and much, much more! Thoughts? Let us know at [email protected]. Every opinion is welcome on this show.
Really Bad Behavior on Disney Property - MOW #485
August 09, 2023 03:01 - 56 minutes - 41.4 MBWe present more stories of really Bad Behavior in the world of Disney, specifically bad behavior in the parks. For this show, we present the Bad Mousekeepers, the Raunchy Remy Rider, and the Adjacent Remy Exposer. Plus, we service the listeners. Thoughts? Let us know at [email protected]. Every opinion is welcome on this show.
Hatbox Ghost Placement & Haunted Mansion Review - MOW #484
August 02, 2023 03:03 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBIn this episode, we review Disney’s Haunted Mansion (2023) movie. Plus, we discuss the latest news from Disney about the location(s) of the Hatbox Ghost in the Walt Disney World attraction. What do you think? Let us know at [email protected]. Every opinion is welcome on this show.
Live Action Snow White - New Dwarfs Photos Emerge - MOW #483
July 26, 2023 03:00 - 51 minutes - 38.1 MBSnow White, the planned live-action remake of the Academy Award-winning movie Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, is back in the news after unofficial photos of the seven, not dwarfs, but magical creatures emerge. What do you think? Let us know at [email protected]. Every opinion is welcome on this show.
Iger’s Contract Extended - MOW #482
July 19, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBThe Disney board has unanimously approved a two-year extension for Bob Iger to remain as CEO of The Walt Disney Company. Originally, Iger was slated to step down towards the end of 2024. This extension now puts his departure at the end of 2026. What do you think? Let us know at [email protected]. Every opinion is welcome on this show.
Food & Wine, Corndogs, and Rachel’s Trip - MOW #481
July 12, 2023 03:23 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBWe discuss the new offerings at the Food and Wine Festival and the new eatery at the Boardwalk, Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs. Plus, we wrap up Rachel’s mother/son trip report. Ready to book a trip? Let us know at [email protected]. Every opinion is welcome on this show.
Rachel’s Mother/Son WDW Trip, Part 1 - MOW #480
July 05, 2023 03:00 - 45 minutes - 32.4 MBRachel describes her June 2023 mother/son trip to Walt Disney World. Hear about finding Baymax in a blind box and their Crystal Palace experience. Ready to book a trip? Let us know at [email protected]. Every opinion is welcome on this show.
Genie+ Changes and Danny & Eli’s WDW Trip Report, Part 4 - MOW #479
June 28, 2023 02:54 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBWe present the fourth and final part of Danny and Eli’s May 2023 Trip to Walt Disney World, where they reminisce about the Australian that wanted to party with them. Also, we discuss the June 2023 changes to Genie+ in WDW. What are your thoughts? Let us know at [email protected]. Every opinion is welcome on this show.
Elemental: A Movie Review - MOW #478
June 21, 2023 03:05 - 58 minutes - 42.5 MBWe present a movie review of Elemental, Pixar’s latest offering for the summer 2023 blockbuster movie season. WARNING: spoilers ahead! What are your thoughts? Let us know at [email protected]. Every opinion is welcome on this show.
Danny & Eli’s WDW Trip Report, Part 3 - MOW #477
June 14, 2023 03:30 - 1 hour - 44 MBWe present the third part of Danny and Eli’s May 2023 Trip to Walt Disney World when they got packed into a bus and experienced Disney H2O Glow After Hours at Typhoon Lagoon. What are your thoughts? Let us know at [email protected]. Every opinion is welcome on this show.
Dining Plan & Trip Report, Part 2 - MOW #476
June 07, 2023 02:52 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBDanny and Eli discuss day 2 of their May 2023 Trip to Walt Disney World when they rode Tron. Plus, Rachel discusses the return of the Disney Dining Plan. Also, Kevin offers his thoughts on the live-action Little Mermaid. What are your thoughts? Let us know at [email protected]. Every opinion is welcome on this show.
Danny and Eli’s May 2023 WDW Trip: Day 1 - MOW #475
May 31, 2023 03:06 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBDanny and Eli discuss day 1 of their May 2023 Trip to Walt Disney World. Hear how a 20-year-old broke Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and how someone tried to give Eli his kid. Got any questions for these guys? If so, let us know about your experience at [email protected]. Every opinion is welcome on this show.
Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort - MOW #474
May 24, 2023 03:07 - 52 minutes - 39.7 MBRachel discusses her trip to Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort in South Carolina. Have you visited Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort? If so, let us know about your experience at [email protected]. Every opinion is welcome on this show.
WDW Changes Coming in 2024 - MOW #473
May 17, 2023 03:01 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBWe discuss the changes coming to Walt Disney World in 2024. Depending on how you view these changes may improve or worsen your next vacation to the Florida resort. Does this entice you to book a trip to WDW in 2024? Let us know your thoughts about this change at [email protected]. Every opinion is welcome on this show.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Movie Review - MOW #472
May 10, 2023 03:04 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBWe review the latest installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, released in the United States on Friday, May 5, 2023 as the next installment of MCU phase 5. What did you think about the movie? Let us know your thoughts about this change at [email protected]. Every opinion is welcome on this show.
DeSantis Versus Disney: Round 2 - MOW #471
May 03, 2023 03:27 - 51 minutes - 37.1 MBWe discuss the recent events between DeSantis and Disney as of Sunday, April 30, 2023. On this show, we bring in Harry, the Magic Our Way legal consultant, to provide some insight. What thoughts do you have about this battle? Let us know at [email protected]. Your opinions are always welcome in our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.