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....
Aug 05, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 333
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....
Jul 29, 2020•2 hr 39 min•Season 3Ep. 332
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.
Jul 22, 2020•2 hr 38 min•Season 3Ep. 331
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.
Jul 15, 2020•56 min•Season 3Ep. 330
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....
Jul 08, 2020•55 min•Season 3Ep. 329
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....
Jul 01, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Season 3Ep. 328
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....
Jun 24, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Season 3Ep. 327
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....
Jun 17, 2020•2 hr 34 min•Season 3Ep. 326
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.
Jun 10, 2020•2 hr 50 min•Season 3Ep. 325
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.
Jun 03, 2020•2 hr 44 min•Season 3Ep. 324
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 w...
May 27, 2020•2 hr 31 min•Season 3Ep. 323
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....
May 20, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Season 3Ep. 322
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....
May 13, 2020•58 min•Season 3Ep. 321
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. S...
May 06, 2020•59 min•Season 3Ep. 320
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, ...
Apr 29, 2020•56 min•Season 3Ep. 319
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....
Apr 22, 2020•2 hr 37 min•Season 3Ep. 318
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 op...
Apr 15, 2020•2 hr 30 min•Season 3Ep. 317
We present 10 Minutes with a MOWican! Last show we presented 6 or 8 Questions with a MOWican in which we conducted an in-person interview with a MOWican who had visited us in New Orleans. We wanted more MOWicans on the show. So, we called on the tribe to see who would like to spend 10 minutes with the Magic Our Way podcast hosts answering a variety of questions tailored to them. What are your thoughts on some of the topics we discussed? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are alwa...
Apr 08, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 316
On this episode, we present a new segment called 6 or 8 Questions with a MOWican in which we get to conduct an in-person interview with a MOWican who has come to visit us in New Orleans. Our special guest MOWican for this episode is Mr. Potato Ed. Plus, we discuss the latest news in Disney park closures. What are your thoughts on what we discussed? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome on our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome....
Apr 01, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Season 3Ep. 315
Jim Hill returns back to the Magic Our Way Podcast! On this episode, we discuss Disney-life after COVID-19 and some Disney history. It is always a pleasure to chat with this fixture of the Disney-fan community. What are your thoughts on what we discussed? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome on our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.
Mar 25, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Season 3Ep. 314
Avengers Campus, an entirely new land dedicated to discovering, recruiting and training the next generation of heroes, will open July 18, 2020 at the Disneyland Resort. In this episode, we will discuss the attractions, food, and merchandise you can expect to find and much, much more! What are your thoughts on this new land? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome on our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome....
Mar 18, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 3Ep. 313
In this episode, we review Onward, the latest Disney Pixar motion picture offering to be released. As always, we start with a spoiler-free discussion and give you ample warning before we dive into the spoiler-filled section. What are your thoughts on this movie? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome on our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.
Mar 11, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 3Ep. 312
In this episode, we have a very special interview with longtime MOWican, Maggie, regarding her experience at Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, the new attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Plus, we discuss Bob Iger stepping down as CEO of the Walt Disney Company and Bob Chapek stepping up as CEO of the Walt Disney Company. What are your thoughts on any of this? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome on our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome....
Mar 04, 2020•2 hr 43 min•Season 3Ep. 311
In this episode, we discuss the possible changes coming to the Fastpass+ system and the Cinderella Castle makeover in Walt Disney World. Plus, we have yet another Magic Happens segment from Kevin. What are your thoughts on any of this? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome on our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.
Feb 26, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 310
In this episode, we discuss our Top 10 STATESIDE Ride Attractions of the Decade, 2010-2019. We go through a process to narrow down a list of all the ride attractions that opened in the past decade at Walt Disney World and Disneyland resorts. What are your thoughts on any of this? What is on your top 10 list? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome on our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome....
Feb 19, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Season 3Ep. 309
In this episode, we discuss the latest movie released on Disney+, Timmy Failure. In addition, we discuss the availability of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway on Fastpass+ and the Disney Wonder in the Port of New Orleans. What are your thoughts on any of this? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome on our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.
Feb 12, 2020•2 hr 34 min•Season 3Ep. 308
On this episode, we delve back into our creative element. We take some of our favorite Disney Animated Series and armchair-imagine them into an attraction. We will describe what the attraction looks like, the ride system, where it will be located, and much, much more! What do you think of our attractions? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome on our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome....
Feb 05, 2020•2 hr 35 min•Season 3Ep. 307
On this episode, we discuss some Disney-related news topics. Smugglers Run is now available on Fastpass+. What’s up with Obi Wan and Disney+? Pirates League will be closing Summer 2020. Shanghai Disneyland closes due to coronavirus. What are your thoughts on any of these topics? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome on our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.
Jan 29, 2020•59 min•Season 3Ep. 306
On this episode, we discuss some Disney-related news topics. Marvel states that they won’t CGI dead actors in their movies. There is reduced bus service at the Skyliner-serviced resorts. Do you call it: MGM or Hollywood Studios? Will you accept the Mulan live-action movie? Plus, we answer a text message that came in. What are your thoughts on any of these topics? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome on our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome....
Jan 22, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 305
We discuss our Top 10 Movies of the Decade released by the Walt Disney Company from 2010-2019. What is in your top 10 list? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome on our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.
Jan 15, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 304
