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Talking Disney MagicThunderbolts* Review (Instant Reaction of the MCU Film Now Known as The New Avengers)Welcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! This week, we are reviewing and giving our instant reactions to Thunderbolts*, the latest MCU film that is now known as The New Avengers! Find out why it's a sign of great things to come for Marvel filled with heart, laughter, and great action! We'd love to know your thoughts, reviews...2025-05-0839 min
Talking Disney MagicThe Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad, Ranked and ReviewedWelcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! This week, we are ranking and reviewing The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad, the last of Disney's anthology films they had to produce to survive the times of World War II and strikes and more. Join us as we dive deep into these two stories and see how they hold up today!2025-05-081h 06
Talking Disney MagicDisney Invited Me to Imagineering to Learn About the First-Ever Walt Disney Audio-AnimatronicDisney invited me and a few others into the secret halls of Walt Disney Imagineering to learn how they are bringing their founder back to life through the magic of Audio-Animatronics for Walt Disney - A Magical Life for Disneyland's 70th anniversary, and it is shaping up to be a project filled with respect authenticity, incredible little details, and a ton of Disney magic I can't wait to tell you about. For more, check out my full write-up on this dream come true experience on IGN - https://www.ign.com/articles/how-disney-is-bringing-walt-disney-back-to-life-as-an-audio-animatronic-for-disneylands-70th-anniversary We'd l...2025-05-0334 min
Talking Disney MagicSoul, Ranked and ReviewedWelcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! This week, we are ranking and reviewing Soul, and we talk about it's impact today, what made it so special, how there are some of the greatest moments in this film that we'll remember for years to come, and so much more. We'd love to know your thoughts, reviews, and questions...2025-04-241h 11
Talking Disney MagicMelody Time, Ranked and ReviewedWelcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! This week, we are ranking and reviewing Melody Time, the last big anthology film from Disney that helped them get through the trials and tribulations brought on by World War II. We break down each segment, talk about how this is such a time capsule for the 1940s, and so much more. 2025-04-171h 05
Talking Disney MagicA Goofy Movie, Ranked and Reviewed For Its 30th Anniversary!Welcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! This week, we are ranking and reviewing A Goofy Movie for its 30th Anniversary! Not only that, but we are so excited to welcome Marvelous Mouse Travels' Jeff Boman to help us discuss this beloved film and discuss why it means so much to so many people, both young and old. W...2025-04-101h 39
Talking Disney MagicRaya and the Last Dragon, Ranked and ReviewedWelcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! This week, we are ranking and reviewing Raya and the Last Dragon and talking about how it shows us we can change the world for the better if we're willing to take that first step towards a great big beautiful tomorrow. We'd love to know your thoughts, reviews, and questions on...2025-04-031h 20
Talking Disney MagicSnow White (2025), Ranked and ReviewedWelcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! This week, we are ranking and reviewing the live-action remake of Snow White! Join us as we discuss the bumpy road this film had to theatrical release, how it compares to the original and other Disney live-action films, and what it was like to see the film on opening night at Disney Springs...2025-03-281h 19
Talking Disney MagicLuca, Ranked and ReviewedWelcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! This week, we are ranking and reviewing Pixar's Luca! Join as we talk about this special film that was released during the pandemic and find out why it's one of our favorites and just may include not one, but two Talking Disney Magic Hall of Famers! We'd love to know your...2025-03-281h 13
Talking Disney MagicSnow White Review (Instant Reaction of the Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Live-Action Remake)Welcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! Ahead of our full ranking and reviewing of the live-action remake of Snow White, we wanted to share our instant reactions to this film that brings the 1937 classic film to a modern audience! We'd love to know your thoughts, reviews, favorite and least favorite moments, and more on 2025's Snow White a...2025-03-2320 min
Talking Disney MagicBonus: Revisiting Our Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Review (Our First One!)Welcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! This week, ahead of our initial reactions and ranking and reviewing of the live-action remake of Snow White, we wanted to revist our review of the original Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, which just so happens to have been our first episode! We add a new intro and then present our original...2025-03-201h 05
Talking Disney MagicFun and Fancy Free, Ranked and ReviewedWelcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! This week, we are ranking and reviewing 1947's Fun and Fancy Free, one of six Package Films Disney released during and following World War II. We talk about Bongo and Mickey and the Beanstalk, how the war shifted a company that had big plans, and why bears slap each other when they are i...2025-03-1359 min
Talking Disney MagicCinderella, Ranked and Reviewed for Its 75th Anniversary!Welcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! This is a very special week as we are ranking and reviewing Cinderella in honor of its 75th anniversary! Join us as we talk about the incredible impact the film has had on the world, how it basically saved Disney from closing well before its time, why it was the perfect film and...2025-03-041h 09
Talking Disney MagicEncanto, Ranked and ReviewedWelcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! This week, we are ranking and reviewing Encanto, the beloved film that follows the family Madrigal and the wonderful gift they were given! We talk about how it focuses so much on family - both the good and the bad - and why it's music is just top tier! We'd love...2025-02-271h 04
Talking Disney MagicThe Three Caballeros, Ranked and ReviewedWelcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! This week, we are diving deep into the world of The Three Caballeros, one of Disney's big films that was part of its Good Neighbor Policy to help improve the U.S.' relationship with Latin America and stop the spread of Nazism. It's also the film that brought together Donald Duck, Jose...2025-02-201h 03
Talking Disney MagicCaptain America: Brave New World ReviewWelcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! We are back for our second episode of week to present you with our Captain America: Brave New World review! Vanessa and Adam give their instant reactions, discuss what this film means for the future of the MCU, talk about their favorite trailers, and so much more! We'd love to know...2025-02-1639 min
Talking Disney MagicTurning Red, Ranked and ReviewedWelcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! This week, we are diving deep into the world of Turning Red and discussing Pixar's big film that was released during the pandemic. There are so many incredible and challenging topics shown in this film and we break down why we think it's such a special film. We'd love to know...2025-02-131h 07
Talking Disney MagicSaludos Amigos, Ranked and ReviewedWelcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! This week, we are headed to the beginning of the so-called Forgotten Age of Disney and ranking and reviewing Saludos Amigos! This was a very suprising one that shines a light on South America in a really clever and informative way! We didn't know what to expect, and that made it even more...2025-02-0652 min
Talking Disney MagicLightyear, Ranked and ReviewedWelcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! This week, we are ranking and reviewing Pixar's Lightyear, the film from the Toy Story universe that Andy loved so much! He loved it so that his mom got him a pretty cool toy based on the film that may or may not have led to some of the most beloved films of...2025-01-3055 min
Talking Disney MagicAdam and Vanessa's Big Disney World Trip! (Reviews of Food and Attractions, Disney Parks' Tips, and More!)Welcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! This week, we are taking a break from reviewing films and breaking down our big Disney World trip! Join us as we review our stay at Saratoga Springs Resort - Treehouse Villas, give our thoughts on 1900 Park Fare, Ohana, Tusker House, and more, give our impressions of Tiana's Bayou Adventure, Tron, Kilimanjaro Safaris...2025-01-231h 34
Talking Disney MagicBambi, Ranked and ReviewedWelcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! This week, we are ranking and reviewing Bambi, the Disney classic that may have just changed Adam forever! We talk about its impact, the incredible behind-the-scenes stories, the amazing Tyrus Wong and how he changed Disney Animation forever, recap the film, and so much more! We'd love to know your thoughts...2025-01-161h 05
Talking Disney MagicStrange World, Ranked and ReviewedWelcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! This week, we're diving deep into Strange World, a VERY underrated film that has a lot of important things to say and a lot of amazing things hidden below the surface! We'd love you to be part of our show, so be sure to send in what your most excited for i...2025-01-091h 09
Talking Disney Magic2025 Look Forward for Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and Disney Parks!Welcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! Happy New Year! This week, we're diving deep into the world of 2025 and discussing the biggest things headed our way in the worlds of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and Disney Parks! We'd love you to be part of our show, so be sure to send in what your most excited f...2025-01-0251 min
Talking Disney MagicMufasa: The Lion King, Ranked and ReviewedWelcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! This week, we rank and review Mufasa: The Lion King and deep dive into the prequel from one of the most beloved films of all time! You can check out our instant reactions earlier in the feed and then come here for a full deep dive of Disney's latest live-action movie! ...2024-12-2659 min
Talking Disney MagicMufasa Review (Instant Reaction of The Lion King Prequel!)Welcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! For this bonus episode, we are giving you our instant review and reaction to Mufasa: The Lion King! If you listened to our ranking and reviewing of The Lion King, you know that movie means A LOT to us, so how did the prequel hold up? Join us for our spoiler-free and then...2024-12-2040 min
Talking Disney MagicThe Lion King, Ranked and ReviewedWelcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! This week, we rank and review The Lion King, one of the most beloved films of all time! This episode arrives a bit earlier in our timeline, but we had to push it forward to get ready for Mufasa! Join us as we talk about how much this film means to us, how...2024-12-191h 07
Talking Disney MagicDisney Treasure Review (Bonus Episode!)Welcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! For this bonus episode, Adam chats with Vanessa about his time aboard the Disney Treasure Media Preview Cruise! From the INCREDIBLE Tale of Moana show to the Coco-themed dining experience at Plaza de Coco to the unmatched Haunted Mansion Parlor, there is so much to love about this cruise ship! We'd...2024-12-1922 min
Talking Disney MagicDumbo, Ranked and ReviewedWelcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! This week, we rank and review Dumbo, the iconic Disney film starring perhaps the most adorable elephant of all time! We also chat about the big news that Adam is going on the Disney Treasure Media Preview Cruise, holidays at Disney Parks, and so much more! We'd love you to be...2024-12-171h 06
Talking Disney MagicElemental, Ranked and Reviewed (And Bonus Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Impressions!)Welcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! This week, we rank and review Elemental, the Pixar film that started the legendary animation studio's resurgence following the pandemic. Join us as we talk about its impact, how it handles some very heavy topics very well, and is a story based on experiences by the director and so many others. We also...2024-12-051h 05
Talking Disney MagicMoana 2, Ranked and ReviewedWelcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! This week, we rank and review Moana 2 and give you our spoiler-free and spoiler-filled takes on the latest Disney movie and the sequel to the original we gave our highest ranking to! We also talk about the big trailers that were paired with the movie, where we hope Moana goes, next, and so...2024-11-281h 15
Talking Disney MagicMoana, Ranked and Reviewed (And Bonus Tiana's Bayou Adventure Review!)Welcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! This week, we rank and review Moana to get everyone ready for Moana 2's arrival NEXT WEEK! We will be covering Moana 2 right away, so you can expect our thoughts on this newest Disney film as soon as possible! We'd love you to be part of that conversation if you go s...2024-11-211h 00
Talking Disney MagicFantasia, Ranked and ReviewedWelcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! This week, we rank and review Fantasia, the musical movie that is responsible for Sorcerer Mickey and SO much more! We also chat about all the big news out of D23 Brazil, including trailers, Disney Parks news, and more! Next Week: Moana! You can watch Moana on Disney+ or on digital...2024-11-1459 min
Talking Disney MagicWish, Ranked and ReviewedWelcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! This week, we rank and review Wish, the movie that helped celebrate Disney's 100th anniversary! We also talk about Tiana's Bayou Adventure's upcoming opening at Disneyland, our plans for covering Star Wars: Skeleton Crew and our love of that franchise from that galaxy far, far, away, and more! Next Week: Fantasia...2024-11-0753 min
Talking Disney MagicPinocchio, Ranked and ReviewedWelcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! This week, we rank and review Pinocchio, talk about its impact and how it has aged, why Figaro is THE BEST, how the movie gave us whiplash, and so much more. We also dive deep into the latest Disney news, including Disney World and Disneyland's Premier Pass and the opening date announcement for...2024-10-311h 00
Talking Disney MagicInside Out 2, Ranked and ReviewedWelcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! This week, we rank and review Inside Out 2, talk about its impact as it is now the highest-grossing animated film of all time, and so much more. We also dive deep into the latest Disney news, including Moana 2 box office projections and the big upcoming changes headed to Disney World. Next W...2024-10-241h 00
Talking Disney MagicSnow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Ranked and ReviewedWelcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! In this first episode, Vanessa and Adam rank and review the movie that started it all - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs! We recap the film from 1937, talk about its impact and history, and so much more! We also talk a bit about the current news and tell you what you can...2024-10-1756 min
Talking Disney MagicTalking Disney Magic TrailerWelcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! E-Mail: talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com Intro Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon2024-10-1108 min