Throughout history, there have been several instances in which professional wrestling and Disney have crossed paths. We explore four such instances in the Disney Parks, from attractions to film and television. Hear about Hulk Hogan’s short acting career and one wrestler’s phallic gimmick. Catch the first two stories on show #565. What wrestling and Disney memories can you recall? We would love to hear from you. Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this Di...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep 566•Transcript available on Metacast Throughout history, there have been several instances in which professional wrestling and Disney have crossed paths. We explore four such instances in the Disney Parks, from attractions to film and television. Hear about a grandma who is a wrestling fan and about when wrestling was an “attraction.” What wresting and Disney memories can you recall? We would love to hear from you. Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this Disney fan podcast. This is show #5...
Feb 26, 2025•58 min•Ep 565•Transcript available on Metacast With all the recent closures at Walt Disney World, we take a second to discuss which departing attractions we will miss the most. We choose from a curated list of closures from 2024 through 2025 into 2026: Frontierland Shooting Arcade, MuppetVision 3D, It’s Tough To Be A Bug, The Boneyard, Dinosaur, and Tom Sawyer’s Island. Which closure from recent times will you miss the most? We would love to hear from you. Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this Dis...
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep 564•Transcript available on Metacast Magic Our Way presents the fictional, or creative, backstory of Dinoland U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom over in Walt Disney World. This is not the real history of the design and development of this land but rather the fictional story created by the Imagineers to tie everything together. You’ll hear about Dr. Dunn, Chester and Hester Diggs, and Dr. Helen Marsh. The backstory is forever preserved in this podcast. What do you think about this backstory? How do you feel about the closing of Chest...
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep 563•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we discuss the closure of Jellyrolls at Disney’s Boardwalk and what it could mean for that area. Plus, Rachel provides us with some tips for touring the Disney Parks during those cold weather days. What cold weather tips do you have? How do you feel about the closing of Jellyrolls? We would love to hear from you. Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this Disney fan podcast. This is show #562.
Feb 05, 2025•42 min•Ep 562•Transcript available on Metacast For the first time in 2025, we present the first of several episodes of Bad Behavior in Disney, tales of shenanigans from the House of Mouse. In this episode, we present the Menu Hacker, the Skyliner Flasher, and the Angry Nurse. What do you think of these stories? We would love to hear from you if you. Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this Disney fan podcast. This is show #561.
Jan 29, 2025•56 min•Ep 562•Transcript available on Metacast The Disneyland Resort in California reopened its Haunted Mansion attraction with new features. We focus on the new bride in the attic and much more. What do you think of the new Haunted Mansion bride? We would love to hear from you if you have witnessed all the new things. Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this Disney fan podcast. This is show #560.
Jan 22, 2025•48 min•Ep 560•Transcript available on Metacast It is time for Ask A Travel Agent, the segment where your travel planning questions are answered. Fully aware that vacation planning for 2025 is upon us, Rachel presents some frequently asked questions from her clients and answers questions submitted by our listeners. What questions do you have for our travel agent? What answers do you have for some of the questions? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this Disney fan podcast. This is show #559.
Jan 15, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep 559•Transcript available on Metacast This episode presents five reasons to consider visiting Walt Disney World over Universal Epic Universe in 2025. Sure, you may think, “oh, a Disney-fan podcast telling us to go to Disney instead of Universal. Surprise, surprise!” We acknowledge that 2025 is the year of Universal Epic Universe and are excited to see that park. However, one should consider waiting a little while before venturing to Epic Universe. These are our top 5 reasons to wait. What did you think of our discussion? Let us know...
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep 558•Transcript available on Metacast Happy New Year 2025 to all! For our first release for 2025, we present our first annual Magic Our Way MOWrockin’ Eve. We discuss past New Year’s celebrations in the Disney Parks: Pleasure Island, Baby New Year & the Matterhorn, an Adventurers Club reunion, and swanky California Grill festivities. Have you ever been to the Disney Parks for New Year’s? We want to know how it went. Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this Disney fan podcast. This is show #5...
Jan 01, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep 557•Transcript available on Metacast For our final release for 2024, we present our Disney Naughty or Nice Lists, our version of a year, or ear, in review show. In the spirit of Tally the Elf, we reflect on the year Disney has had to determine if they belong on our naughty or nice list for 2024. We reflect on everything from theme parks to movies and people. How do you think Disney did for 2024? What items are on your naughty or nice lists? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this Disney fa...
Dec 25, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep 556•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Rachel talks about the rest of her adults-only vacation to Walt Disney World. This is what she did outside of Jollywood Nights. If you want to hear more about Jollywood Nights, check out episode #551. Hear about her old-fashioned escapades and their tasty treats at the 2024 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. We got all the ups and downs of this trip. What do you think? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this Disney fan podcast....
Dec 18, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep 555•Transcript available on Metacast There are new food and drink offerings at Oga’s Cantina at the Black Spire Outpost in Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge. Hear our thoughts on these new offerings and whether this is enough to get us back in there. Also, we beta-test a game on this show: Disney Password. What do you think about the new Oga’s Cantina offerings? Also, would you like to play our version of the Disney Password game? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this Disney fan podcast. This is s...
Dec 11, 2024•45 min•Ep 554•Transcript available on Metacast We discuss Moana 2, the Walt Disney Animations Studios offering for the 2024 holiday season, whose official release in the United States was on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. As always, we present our review in two parts: non-spoiler and spoiler-filled. We give you ample warning before going into the spoiler-filled part to give you a chance to hit pause and go see the movie. Then, come back and finish the show to hear the rest of our thoughts. What did you think about Moana 2? What did we nail? W...
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep 553•Transcript available on Metacast MuppetVision 3D is closing to make way for Monsters Inc. Land. Plus, Aerosmith is moving out of Rockin’ Roller Coaster, and the Muppets are moving in. Disney dropped a bombshell the weekend before Thanksgiving in the USA, and we present our thoughts and opinions on these matters. What do you think about all of this? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this Disney fan podcast. This is show #552.
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr•Ep 552•Transcript available on Metacast It’s Disney Jollywood Nights’ second year, and Rachel gives us 5+2 highlights from her recent experience. Hear about the improvements made to this after-hours party event and see if it is worth the visit. What are your thoughts about Jollywood Nights? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this Disney fan podcast. This is show #551.
Nov 20, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep 551•Transcript available on Metacast We discuss Disney news on this episode. We first discuss Tiana’s $799 New Year’s Eve Adventure and what to expect - food and all. Then, with Trump expected to win, we once again discuss the implications on the Hall of Presidents. Lastly, we discuss the announcement of another Star Wars trilogy, this time by Simon Kinberg. What are your thoughts on any of these subjects? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this Disney fan podcast. This is show #550.
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep 550•Transcript available on Metacast It’s part 2 of our 2024 Halloween show! This year, we armchair Imagineer a restaurant and an attraction for Villians Land in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. This show is in two parts. For Part 1, Eli and Rachel present their plan.s. For Part 2, Danny and Kevin present their plans. What do you think about our creations? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this Disney fan podcast. This is show #549.
Nov 06, 2024•58 min•Ep 549•Transcript available on Metacast It’s time for our 2024 Halloween show! This year, we armchair imagineer a restaurant and an attraction for Villians Land in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. This show is in two parts. For Part 1, Eli and Rachel present their plans. For Part 2, Danny and Kevin present their plans. What do you think about our creations? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this Disney fan podcast. This is show #548.
Oct 30, 2024•49 min•Ep 548•Transcript available on Metacast We discuss the reality of the Lightning Lane Premier Pass two weeks after releasing a show discussing the rumor of this new line bypass system. It is real! The rumors have come true! Learn what this bypass system is about, see if our speculations were accurate, and find out what we think. What are your thoughts on the Lightning Lane Premier Pass? Are you buying this? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this Disney fan podcast. This is show #547.
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep 547•Transcript available on Metacast We have a “showgasbord” for you on this episode: emails, news articles, and Magical a-Musings. We discuss the meal prep kit sold to guests of Walt Disney World during Hurricane Milton and examine the prices to be found at The Cake Bake Shop, which is opening soon at WDW. Plus, we respond to listener emails, give shout-outs, and wonder which Disney snack is the most overrated and which Disney Resort hotel we would never stay. What are your thoughts on anything we have discussed? Are you going to ...
Oct 16, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep 546•Transcript available on Metacast We present another episode of our series called “Am I The Bad Guy?” WHICH, as you might tell, is similar to the various posts labeled AITA (look it up). However, since this is a Disney-fan podcast, we are concentrating on Disney stories and posts that ask AITA, or AITBD. On this show, we respond to the feedback from our first show in this series and present the queries posed by the Magic Our Way hosts. What is your verdict on these stories? Are they the bad guy? Let us know at show@magicourway.c...
Oct 09, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep 545•Transcript available on Metacast We explore the rumor about Disney’s Lightning Lane Premier Pass system, which may resemble Universal’s Express Pass system. Plus, reflect on line bypass history by checking out features of previous line bypass systems such as Fastpass, Fastpass+, and Genie+ to see how it has evolved. What memories do you have of these line bypass systems? Would you like to see Disney’s version of Universal’s Express Pass? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this Disney f...
Oct 02, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep 544•Transcript available on Metacast We present a new show series called “am I the bad guy?” WHICH, as you might tell is similar in nature to the various posts labeled AITA (look it up). However, since this is a Disney-fan podcast, we are concentrating on Disney stories and posts that ask, AITA, or AITBD in our case. To begin this series, we are answer the queries posed by people on the internet. What is your verdict on these stories? Are they the bad guy? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever be welcome o...
Sep 25, 2024•52 min•Ep 543•Transcript available on Metacast On this show, we go on a quest to find out which WDW monorail resort is the best: The Contemporary, The Polynesian Village, or The Grand Floridian.We first explored this a long time ago on show #095, and we thought that this was worth a revisit given the numerous changes that have take place since then. On show #095, The Grand Floridian won. Will it take the top spot again on show #542? Listen to find out. Which monorail resort do you think is the best and why? Let us know at show@magicourway.co...
Sep 18, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep 542•Transcript available on Metacast Rachel discusses 5+2 highlights and lowlights from her most recent Disney Cruise Line vacation aboard the OG ship, the Disney Magic. On this cruise, she was able to visit the new Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point and relays her first-time experience on Disney’s new private area in the Bahamas. Rachel even compares and contrasts Lookout Cay and Castaway Cay. Have you been to Lookout Cay? When is your next Disney Cruise Line vacation? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever b...
Sep 11, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep 541•Transcript available on Metacast Kevin discusses 5+2 highlights from his May 2024 Walt Disney World vacation: everything from Dreams That Soar to the Western Style Benedict at Whispering Canyon to the Journey of Water to the La Cava Avocado.This isn’t a play-by-play; it’s 7 highlights from his trip. Which things form his list will you try on your next WDW vacation? When is your next trip? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this Disney fan podcast. This is show #540.
Sep 04, 2024•56 min•Ep 540•Transcript available on Metacast The 2024 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival begins on Thursday, August 29, 2024. We discuss the new food options one can find at the country-related booths in World Showcase. Then, via a Final Four style bracket, we determine which country has the best booth for 2024. Check out our social media for our discussion on other food booths not included in this bracket. What did you think of our findings? Did you arrive with the same winner? When are you booking a trip to attend the festival? L...
Aug 28, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep 539•Transcript available on Metacast Two weeks after the 2024 D23 Expo, Disney fans continue to discuss the ramifications of the announcements, especially when Disney releases further details after the fact. We examine the concept art Disney released the Monday after D23 which shows the Cars attractions taking over the land currently occupied by Tom Sawyer Island and Rivers of America. Plus, we discuss Universal’s recently released dining promotion for the first part of 2025. What do think about these topics? Where are you booking ...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep 538•Transcript available on Metacast The 2024 D23 Expo took place and it revealed a lot of plans. For this episode, we discuss the plans for the Domestic Disney Parks, Walt Disney World and Disneyland. We discuss the Cars plans, Avengers Campus plans, Monsters Inc, Tropical Americas, and so much more. What do think about these annoucements? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this Disney fan podcast. This is show #537.
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep 537•Transcript available on Metacast 
