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Talking Disney MagicToy Story Megashow For Its 30th Anniversary With Interviews With Pixar's Pete Docter and MoreWelcome 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! On this bonus episode, Adam and Vanessa celebrate Toy Story for its 30th anniversary and talk about its impact on the world of entertainment, how their thoughts have changed since ranking and reviewing all the films earlier in the year, and discussing Adam's retrospective on IGN, where he had the chance to speak...
2025-11-231h 00
Talking Disney MagicRevisiting Our Toy Story Review 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! In celebration of Toy Story's 30th anniversary on November 22nd, we wanted to re-release our ranking and reviewing of the legendary film with a new intro for you to enjoy alongside reminding you we also ranked and reviewed the other Toy Story films and Lightyear already and you can find those on the...
2025-11-231h 15
Talking Disney MagicDisney Destiny Review - Recap of Disney's New Heroes and Villains-Themed Cruise ShipWelcome 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! On this bonus episode, Adam reviews the Disney Destiny after being invited on the first media preview sailing for IGN! Join us as we talk all about Disney's new Heroes and Villains-themed cruise ship, including its Doctor Strange-themed Sanctum Lounge, Pride Lands: Feast of the Lion King, the Hercules Broadway-style show, how it...
2025-11-2339 min
Talking Disney MagicZootopia, 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 so excited to be ranking and reviewing Zootopia to get ready for Zootopia 2 in a couple of weeks! Join us as we talk about our thoughts on the original, what we are most excited about for the sequel, and who makes it into the Talking Disney Magic Hall of...
2025-11-161h 07
Talking Disney MagicVisiting Disney's Cotino and Its Incredibles 2 Parr House (With Special Guest Megan duBois!)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 so excited to welcome Megan duBois to the show to talk about our trip to Cotino, a Storyliving Community by Disney, and its incredible real-life Parr House from Incredibles 2! Disney invited Megan, Adam, and a few others to Palm Springs to see this neighborhood and...
2025-11-0734 min
Talking Disney MagicTangled, Ranked and Reviewed for Its 15th AnniversaryWelcome 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 so excited to be ranking and reviewing for Tangled for its 15th anniversary a little early! Join us as we talk about how this is a truly special film that was almost like Shrek, how the lanterns and I have a dream scenes are the greatest, and as we...
2025-11-061h 18
Talking Disney MagicCoco, 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 so excited to be ranking and reviewing Coco! Join us as we talk about how this may be one of the greatest films of all time and one we wish we could actually jump into and live in, how it is such a beautiful tribute to Mexico and its...
2025-10-301h 18
Talking Disney MagicSleeping Beauty, Ranked and Reviewed for our 50th 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! This week, we are so excited to be ranking and reviewing Sleeping Beauty for our 50th episode! Join us as we talk about how this film was really the end of an era for Disney, how it has so many S scenes and moments, why it has us more excited than ever for...
2025-10-231h 19
Talking Disney MagicTron: Ares, 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 so excited to be ranking and reviewing Tron: Ares. Join us as we talk about its opening weekend box office performance, how we liked the film compared to the other Tron movies, what we want from the future, and how it had one of the best callbacks ever.
2025-10-161h 09
Talking Disney MagicTron: Ares Instant Reaction and 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! On this bonus episode, we are giving our instant reaction and review to Tron: Ares! Join us as we talk about how it held up to the first two films (which you can listen to our ranking and reviewing of right now on the feed!), how it contained one of our favorite moments...
2025-10-1030 min
Talking Disney MagicTron Legacy, 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 so excited to be returning to the grid to rank and review Tron Legacy and see how it compares to the original. Join us as we talk about how cool it is, why we love the ISOs, and how we wish it reached closer to its potential. ...
2025-10-0959 min
Talking Disney MagicTron, 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 so excited to be ranking and reviewing Tron as we get ready for Tron: Ares! Join us as we talk about one of the first films to ever use CGI, how it holds up, how we can't tell who anybody is, and how it has some truly awesome moments.
2025-10-031h 10
Talking Disney MagicIncredibles 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 are so excited to be ranking and reviewing Incredibles 2! Join us as we talk how the sequel holds up to the original, why it's plot may is deeper than we thought, and much more. We'd love to hear your thoughts on Incredibles 2, so be sure to send them...
2025-10-0355 min
Talking Disney MagicThe Incredibles, 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 so excited to be ranking and reviewing The Incredibles! Join us as we talk about the film's impact in a pre-MCU world, how it's greatest strength may be its focus on family, and as we honor one of its characters with a spot in the Talking Disney Magic Hall...
2025-10-031h 13
Talking Disney MagicLady and the Tramp, 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 so excited to be ranking and reviewing Lady and the Tramp. Join us as we talk about the INCREDIBLE Spaghetti Scene and how Walt almost cut it, how it had us nostalgic for a time we never lived in, and how it tackles a lot of big topics in...
2025-09-1156 min
Talking Disney MagicDestination D23's Biggest Moments - Walt Disney Joining Carousel of Progress, Hexed, and MoreWelcome 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! On this bonus episode, Adam and Vanessa break down the biggest news from Destionation D23 (Adam was there!), from Walt Disney joining Carousel of Progress to Hexed to updates on Magic Kingdom's Villains-themed land to Hoppers to Toy Story 5 to what it was like being there and much more. We'd love...
2025-09-0443 min
Talking Disney MagicRalph Breaks the Internet, 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 so excited to be ranking and reviewing Ralph Breaks the Internet and talking about that INCREDIBLE Princess scene, the most egregious omission from the film, how we think it will be a great time capsule one day, and much more. We'd love to hear your thoughts on...
2025-09-0451 min
Talking Disney MagicWe Visited the Pirates of the Caribbean-Themed Beak and Barrel, LOVED Disney Starlight, and Learned About the Future of Disney WorldWelcome 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, Adam breaks down his recent visit to Walt Disney World for the Play 'n' Preview media event, where he get an early look at the Pirates of the Caribbean-themed Beak and Barrel, fell in love with Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away, and learned a bit about the future of Walt...
2025-08-2838 min
Talking Disney MagicWreck-It Ralph, 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 so excited to be ranking and reviewing Wreck-It Ralph and talking about our favorite moments, the many homages to video game history, the wonderful and bizzare story of Garlan Hulse, and so much more. We'd love to hear your thoughts on Wreck-It Ralph, so be sure to...
2025-08-2857 min
Talking Disney MagicDisney Destiny: We Were Invited to Germany to See How the Disney Cruise Line Ship Was BuiltWelcome 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 talk about Adam's trip to Germany, as Disney invited him to see how the Disney Destiny was built at Papenburg's Meyer Werft Shipyard! We talk about the whole experience, how incredible people come together to make these ships, what's left to do on the ship, and so much more.
2025-08-2743 min
Talking Disney MagicDisney Food Blog's AJ Wolfe on Her New Book, Disney Adults: Exploring (And Falling In Love With) A Magical SubcultureWelcome 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 so excited to welcome Disney Food Blog's AJ Wolfe to the show to talk all about her new book, Disney Adults: Exploring (And Falling In Love With) A Magical Subculture. We dive deep into what a Disney Adult is, why we can be misunderstood, what our love for Disney...
2025-08-051h 00
Talking Disney MagicPeter Pan, 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 Peter Pan and talking about how it holds up all these years later and why we love that the best parts of it are the ones that continue to shine through. We'd love to hear your thoughts on Peter Pan, so be sure to...
2025-07-311h 04
Talking Disney MagicThe Fantastic Four: First Steps 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! For this bonus episode, we are reviewing The Fantastic Four: First Steps and giving our instant reactions to the latest MCU film and disucss what it means for the future and what we loved and didn't. And yes, H.E.R.B.I.E. did change our lives for the better. ...
2025-07-2646 min
Talking Disney MagicFrozen 2, Ranked and Reviewed Alongside Its INCREDIBLE Making-Of Documentary SeriesWelcome 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, Adam and Vanessa rank and review Frozen 2 and talk about it's INCREDIBLE making-of documentary called Into the Unknown: The Making of Frozen 2 on Disney+. Join us as we compare the sequel to the original, decide which has better songs, induct new members into our Hall of Fame, and so much more.
2025-07-241h 18
Talking Disney MagicAdam's Exclusive Interview With Disneyland's President and a Look Back on the Park's 70th AnniversaryWelcome 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, Adam discusses his exclusive interview with Disneyland President Thomas Mazloum that he had IN WALT'S APARTMENT, and they also look back on Disneyland's history for its 70th anniversary. Oh, and there's a lot of love and thanking in this episode because we appreciate you all so very much, and we truly...
2025-07-2446 min
Talking Disney MagicWalt Disney - A Magical Life Review: Impressions of the Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic for Disneyland's 70th AnniversaryWelcome 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, Adam was invited by Disney to go check out Walt Disney - A Magical Life, which is opening on July 17 at Disneyland on the same day as the park's 70th anniversary. Join Adam and Vanessa as they review the momentous attraction that stars the first-ever Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic and give their...
2025-07-1647 min
Talking Disney MagicFrozen, 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 had to delay our interview with Disney Food Blog's AJ Wolfe, but we are still so excited to present our ranking and reviewing of Frozen! We dive deep into this incredible film and talk about it's incredible history, what makes it so special, and who in the cast may deserve...
2025-07-101h 18
Talking Disney MagicAlice in Wonderland, 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 back into the Disney Vault to rank and review Alice in Wonderland! Join us as we dive deep down the rabbit hole and discuss the incredible and important history of Alice and Wonderland and Disney, how this film is another with so many iconic moments that transcend the...
2025-07-0355 min
Talking Disney MagicThe Dapper Danielle (Danielle Kelly) on Her New Book, I Love Disney's Magic Kingdom!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 SO excited to welcome Danielle Kelly aka The Dapper Danielle to the show to talk all about her book, I Love Disney's Magic Kingdom! Alongside sharing why this is the guide to Disney World's Magic Kingdom, Danielle also shares her Disney journey as a fan and Cast Member, what h...
2025-06-2724 min
Talking Disney MagicToy Story 4, 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 bringing Toy Story Month to a close by ranking and reviewing Toy Story 4! Join us as we talk about this divisive sequel and discuss whether we think it's a worthy story to tell, what our favorite moments were, and where we think the franchise should go from here!
2025-06-261h 19
Talking Disney MagicElio, 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 Elio, Pixar's 29th film and a tale of a boy who wants nothing more than to get abducted by aliens! Join us as we talk about the meaning behind the film, how it tackles some very big topics in a wonderful way, and see where we...
2025-06-201h 22
Talking Disney MagicToy Story 3, Ranked and Reviewed for Its 15th 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, in honor of its 15th anniversary today, we are ranking and reviewing Toy Story 3 as part of our Toy Story Month! Join us as we talk about this incredible film that brings this tale of toys full circle, why we couldn't stop crying while watching, and how it could have been...
2025-06-181h 21
Talking Disney MagicHow to Train Your Dragon (2025) 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! In this special bonus episode, we are jumping from Disney to Universal to give our review of the How to Train Your Dragon live-action remake! Join us as we discuss if this film has earned its place, why we love the original film so much, and how good live-action remakes can actually be.
2025-06-1733 min
Talking Disney MagicToy Story 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 are ranking and reviewing Toy Story 2 and rolling along in our Toy Story month! Join us as we talk about this wonderful sequel that was almost lost if not for the legendary Galyn Susman! We chat about what the film means to us, how it just gets better with age...
2025-06-121h 02
Talking Disney MagicToy Story, Ranked and Reviewed (Toy Story Month Has Begun at Talking Disney Magic!)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 so excited to be kicking off Toy Story Month at Talking Disney Magic by ranking and reviewing Toy Story, the incredible film that started it all for the franchise and Pixar. Join us as we talk about the film's impact today, what the franchise means to us, our favorite...
2025-06-051h 12
Talking Disney MagicAdam Was Invited to Walt Disney World to Preview Cool Kid Summer, The Little Mermaid and Villains Show, 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, Adam is recapping his adventure to Walt Disney World, as Disney invited him to preview their Cool Kid Summer happenings, which are all awesome things to do at the parks this summer, including seeing new Little Mermaid and Villains shows, escaping the heat with indoor parties with Goofy, Stitch, and more...
2025-06-0527 min
Talking Disney MagicEpic Universe 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! This week, Adam is giving his review of Epic Universe, as he was invited to cover the grand opening for IGN! Hear his thoughts on all the lands - How to Train Your Dragon's Isle of Berk, Dark Universe, Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, and...
2025-06-051h 06
Talking Disney MagicLilo & Stitch (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 Lilo & Stitch! Join us as we chat about Disney's latest attempt at recreating a classic for a new generation, how it compares to the original, and why we are so sad with what happened to Jumba. We'd love to know...
2025-06-051h 14
Talking Disney MagicDisneyland 70th Anniversary Review and Details You Need to Know About Paint the Night 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, Adam is recapping the big Disneyland 70th Anniversary Media Preview event and sharing everything you need to know about this big milestone for the very first Disney Park, from the best shows, parades (Paint the Night!), moments, food, and merch you just can't miss! He also breaks down what its like...
2025-05-231h 03
Talking Disney MagicLilo & Stitch (2002), 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 getting ready for the Lilo & Stitch live-action remake by ranking and reviewing the original! Join us as we chat about the amazing story of how it was brought to life, why it surprised us on rewatch, and which character just may have joined the Talking Disney Magic Hall of...
2025-05-151h 20
Talking Disney MagicOnward, 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 Onward, the film that sadly kicked off the COVID-19 Pandemic-Era of Pixar, and we discuss why it is a truly special movie that has awesome ideas and deals with grief in such a special way... even if the ending wasn't what Adam was hoping for.
2025-05-081h 06
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 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 (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 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 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 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 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 Lymon
2024-10-1108 min