This is a seriously packed episode! First, we discuss the official details released for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic at Universal Epic Universe. Then, we discuss what announcements we hope to hear at the 2024 D23 Expo. After that, we respond to a listener text message. And lastly, we discuss the MOWican Fantasy Football Leagues. What do think about any of this? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this Disney fan podcast. This i...
Aug 07, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep 536•Transcript available on Metacast It’s time for a movie review! We discuss the next installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Deadpool & Wolverine, Disney Marvel’s offering for the 2024 summer season. It is great that we can review a Deadpool movie confidently as a part of the Disney universe.What did you think of the movie? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this Disney fan podcast. This is show #535.
Jul 31, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep 535•Transcript available on Metacast We present a new show type we call, Our Disney Playlist, where we choose a Disney song for each criterion of that episode’s theme. For this episode, we match a Disney song for those special moments in life, such as our wedding dance song, our workout playlist, and even our WWE entrance song. What songs would you choose for each of these special life moments? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this Disney fan podcast. This is show #534.
Jul 24, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep 534•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, we discuss our thoughts about the reopening of the Country Bear Jamboree in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. What do you think about the new iteration of this show? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this Disney fan podcast. This is show #533.
Jul 17, 2024•56 min•Ep 533•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, we discuss the holiday parties coming later this year at Walt Disney World, present a new idea for doing a Disney vacation, and discuss the rumors of Universal Epic Universe’s ticketing policy. Plus, we answer a couple of listener communications in our Guest Serices segment. 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 #532.
Jul 10, 2024•52 min•Ep 532•Transcript available on Metacast On July 24, 2024, Disney is replacing Genie+ with the new Lightning Lane system: multipass and single pass. Rachel gives us a rundown of what to expect with this new queue system and we present our reaction to this abrupt change. What do you think about the new Lightning Lane system? Are you planning a trip to Walt Disney World this year? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this Disney fan podcast. This is show #531.
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep 531•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, we discuss a lot of theme park news. To start, we look at the openings and closings taking place in Walt Disney World for the rest of 2024. Then, we examine the newly released details about Universal Epic Universe’s Dark Universe and investigate its impact on Disney. What do you think about our discussion? Are you planning a trip to Walt Disney World this year? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this Disney fan podcast.
Jun 26, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep 530•Transcript available on Metacast For this episode, we discuss Inside Out 2, the sequel to the 2015 Pixar film, Inside Out. This is Disney Pixar’s offering for the 2024 summer season whose official date of release in the United States was on Friday, June 14, 2024. We present our review in two parts: non-spoiler and spoiler-filled. As always, we will give you ample warning before going into the spoiler-filled part. What do you think about our discussion? How did you feel about this movie? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Ever...
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep 529•Transcript available on Metacast For this episode, we discuss the fallout from the cast member previews of Tiana's Bayou Adventure including all the praise and criticism that came with it. Are the claims warranted? Are they ridiculous? Listen in to hear a different twist on this. What do you think about our discussion? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this Disney fan podcast.
Jun 12, 2024•53 min•Ep 528•Transcript available on Metacast For this episode, we discuss Disney’s official POV video of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure which was released on Saturday, June 2, 2024. Disney posted their own POV video before the attraction began previews pre-empting any videos made by social media influencers. However, they did not post the scene 1, the queue. Perhaps, they wanted to leave a little something for the influencers. What do you think about our discussion? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever be welcome on thi...
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep 527•Transcript available on Metacast We present more stories of bad behavior in the Disney Parks. This time it is the ALL ASSAULTS EDITION. There are verbal assaults and physical assaults…none of which are good. What do you think about our discussion? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this Disney fan podcast.
May 29, 2024•47 min•Ep 526•Transcript available on Metacast Disney: We discuss Iger’s Q&A session on May 15, 2024 at the MoffettNathanson Media, Internet, & Communications Conference in New York City. Even though he also comments on Disney+, we focus our discussion on his Disney Parks comments. What do you think about his comments or our discussion? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this Disney fan podcast.
May 22, 2024•2 hr 30 min•Ep 525•Transcript available on Metacast Rachel and Josh continue to regale us with tales of their most recent trip to Walt Disney World. Listen to hear about parking in the farthest lot of Animal Kingdom, faked out by a bao, only two coaxium, and much, much more. This is part two of a two-part series; listen to part one on episode #523. What thoughts have arisen about their trip? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this Disney fan podcast.
May 15, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep 524•Transcript available on Metacast Rachel and Josh regale us with tales of their most recent trip to Walt Disney World. Listen to hear about their first experience at the Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade, the mayhem with giants during the Happily Ever After, and much, much more. This is part one of a two-part series. What thoughts have arisen about their trip? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this Disney fan podcast.
May 08, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep 523•Transcript available on Metacast Eli presents more stories of bad behavior in the Disney Parks. In this episode, we have a topless swimmer, a habitual upskirt photographer, and a Code H. You can find our podcast wherever you access podcasts Plus, we have listener email. What bad behaviors have you witnessed in the Disney Parks? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this show.
May 01, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep 522•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we discuss possible development ideas for the Disneyland Resort in California, as stated by Disney on its Disneyland Forward website, www.disneylandforward.com. The Disneyland Forward project passed its first obstacle after being approved unanimously. With two more future obstacles to surmount, we wanted to discuss which Disneyland Forward possibilities were our favorites. Which are your favorite Disneyland Forward possibilities? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinio...
Apr 24, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep 521•Transcript available on Metacast We discuss more Disney news! We lead off with the semi-confirmed rumor of the Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade being replaced by a DVC lounge in the Magic Kingdom. Also, we welcome long-time MOWican, Dr. Raz, back on the show to discuss her concerns about the upcoming changes to Disney’s Disability Access Service. What are your thoughts on any of these topics? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this show.
Apr 17, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep 520•Transcript available on Metacast We 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 show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this show.
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep 519•Transcript available on Metacast We 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 show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this show....
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep 518•Transcript available on Metacast We 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 Your D...
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep 517•Transcript available on Metacast We 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 exc...
Mar 20, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep 516•Transcript available on Metacast We 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 show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this show....
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep 515•Transcript available on Metacast We 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 show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this show.
Mar 06, 2024•46 min•Ep 514•Transcript available on Metacast We 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 show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this show.
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep 513•Transcript available on Metacast On 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 show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever be welc...
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep 512•Transcript available on Metacast Walt 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 show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this show.
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep 511•Transcript available on Metacast We 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 show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this show....
Feb 07, 2024•58 min•Ep 510•Transcript available on Metacast With 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 show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this show...
Jan 31, 2024•2 hr 39 min•Ep 509•Transcript available on Metacast Professor 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 show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this show.
Jan 24, 2024•57 min•Ep 508•Transcript available on Metacast For 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 show@magicourway.com. Every opinion will forever be welcome on this show.
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep 507•Transcript available on Metacast 
