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Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 147: Clayton Watches Atlantis - Part 4Now that we have given the backstory on the making of Atlantis, it is time to actually give our thoughts on the film and where we put it in the greater Disney animation backlog!Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.comMake it Magical merch is available now at https://www.bonfire.com/store/make-it-magical-podcast/!!! Grab yourself some new gear from our online store and rep your favorite Disney podcast. Support the show and shop here!Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MakeitmagicalpodSupport the show...2025-04-301h 06Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 146: Clayton Watches Atlantis - Part 3Did you know that there was almost an entire Atlantis expanded universe, complete with multiple park rides, additional movies and a TV show that could take on the X-Files? We finish up our behind the scenes look at the making of Atlantis this week with all the what-ifs of this adventure movie!Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.comMake it Magical merch is available now at https://www.bonfire.com/store/make-it-magical-podcast/!!! Grab yourself some new gear from our online store and rep your favorite Disney podcast. Support the...2025-04-231h 14Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 145: Clayton Watches Atlantis - Part 2We continue our adventure through the making of Atlantis this week discussing animation techniques, CGI, cast and more with much more of this adventure to follow!Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.comMake it Magical merch is available now at https://www.bonfire.com/store/make-it-magical-podcast/!!! Grab yourself some new gear from our online store and rep your favorite Disney podcast. Support the show and shop here!Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MakeitmagicalpodSupport the show and Buy Us a Coffee...2025-04-161h 33Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 144: Clayton Watches Atlantis - Part 1It is time for another installment of Clayton Watches so that we can get him closer and closer to becoming the ultimate Disney expert and this time we cover Atlantis the early 2000 adventure following linguist Milo Thatch as he goes on an adventure to find the lost city of Atlantis!Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.comMake it Magical merch is available now at https://www.bonfire.com/store/make-it-magical-podcast/!!! Grab yourself some new gear from our online store and rep your favorite Disney podcast. Support the show and...2025-04-091h 23Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 132: Bah Humbug! It's the Muppet Christmas Carol!**Start singing in tune of Marley and Marley**We're Emily and ClaytonWhooooooWe're Make it MagicalWhooooooWe have a new episode for you!In which we talk about the Muppets Christmas CarolPut your earphones inA wild ride waits for youWe're Emily and ClaytonWhooooooAll the behind the scenesFacts GaloreYou're doomed if you don't listenWe're Emily and ClaytonWhooooooWe're Make it MagicalWhooooooListen!Check out...2024-12-181h 22Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 130: Myth or Fact #2 - Could You Fish in Disneyland's Rivers of America?It's been awhile since we did one of these Myth or Facts, so to refresh on what we are doing today, Emily has 10 myths (or are they actually true?) and Clayton has to decipher what they are!Could you at one point fish in the Rivers of America? Is there a basketball court in the Matterhorn? Find out today on Myth or Fact!Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.comMake it Magical merch is available now at https://www.bonfire.com/store/make-it-magical-podcast/!!! Grab yourself some new gear from our...2024-12-041h 05Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 126: Halloweentown (Part 2)The thrilling conclusion to our Halloweentown deep dive tribute is here! We talk more about the behind the scenes magic of what it took to make Halloweentown and of course our(mostly Emily's) favorite parts!Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.comMake it Magical merch is available now at https://www.bonfire.com/store/make-it-magical-podcast/!!! Grab yourself some new gear from our online store and rep your favorite Disney podcast. Support the show and shop here!Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MakeitmagicalpodSupport...2024-10-2353 min
Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 119: Uncovering the Haunted Mansion (Part 6) - Closing the Chapter on Ken AndersonEven though saying goodbye is tough, today we are closing the chapter on Ken Anderson’s involvement in Haunted Mansion’s rich history. We uncover the final iteration of his Bloodmere Manor walkthrough storyline where a certain devious character added to the climax of this attraction may just sound familiar enough that it might have you thinking you’ve lost your head. Ken Anderson really needed to sell these story concepts to Walt, so we discuss how he utilized a DIsney Studios soundstage to bring his concepts to life for test audiences. Clayton wasn’t ready for this, so I’ll giv...2024-09-041h 23Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 113: Clayton Watches The Fox and the Hound (Part 2)It’s time to end our Fox and the Hound discussion by covering more stories, drama, and fun facts behind this Disney animated feature! But most importantly, we finish off this episode with the moment we’ve been waiting for…. Did Clayton’s heart shatter upon watching this film for the first time? Brace yourselves friends, because we’re talking about THAT scene today (you know, the one that emotionally scarred Emily as a child and for the rest of her life). What are Clayton’s overall thoughts on the film? Is Fox and the Hound better than he expected? Wh...2024-07-101h 33Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 112: Clayton Watches The Fox and the Hound (Part 1)Welcome to another edition of Clayton Watches! This is the series where we get Clayton to watch a Disney animated film he’s never seen before. This week we deep dive into the often forgotten, but highly dramatic film that marks a true turning point for the future of the Disney Studios…. The Fox and the Hound. Emily may have gone a bit overboard on research for this one (even though she says too much research isn’t possible), so we had to split this into 2 parts! For this episode, we cover the highs and lows of this f...2024-07-031h 28Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastPatreon Peek: Are You Smarter Than A Disney Child - Ep. 4We’re doing something special today and dropping what was supposed to be an exclusive Patreon episode and making it available for everyone to enjoy! We’re playing a game of Disney trivia to see if Clayton can pass these questions dreamed up by a much younger version of Emily. If you like this kind of extra content and want to support the show, head over to our Patreon where you’ll find tons more bonus episodes! We’ll be back next week with a regular episode diving into trip recap of al the fun we had in Walt...2024-04-1742 minMake it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 102: Club 33 (Part 2) - The Decor and the DetailsThis week the Club 33 mania continues with part two! We go inside the club(not literally, but hopefully one day) and discuss all the details of what makes Club 33 distinctly Disney! We also very importantly learn what a harpsichord is and how it differs from a piano! Enjoy as your ghost hosts take you on a guided walkthrough of past and present Club 33. Look out for more on the Club (where Emily’s heart belongs) next week! GIVEAWAY RULES:Final day to enter is April 6th 11:59PM PDT and all 6 winners will be contacted by us t...2024-04-031h 21Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 97: The Ultimate Disney Song Showdown - Part 4We’re almost at the end of this music battle! Before we put our finalists head to head in the grand finale next week, we need to battle out all of the songs from the Revival Era. This episode proved extra tough with the stiff competition we got from films like Princess and the Frog, Tangled, Frozen, Moana, and Encanto. Which songs will be crowned as our Top 4? Why does Clayton have such a hard time remembering “Almost There”? Why are we such foolish mortals that we incorrectly name that song as “The Wish” rather than “This Wish”? Better all...2024-02-281h 31Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 90: Clayton Watches The RescuersThe return of Clayton Watches, where this week we have our hands held high to touch the sky and give aid where needed as Clayton watches The Rescuers for the very first time! We dive into the history and production of this highly underrated film and give our thoughts on this forgotten classic.Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.comMake it Magical merch is available now at https://www.bonfire.com/store/make-it-magical-podcast/!!! Grab yourself some new gear from our online store and rep your favorite Disney podcast. Support the show and...2024-01-031h 18Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 88: Disneyland Holiday Trip RecapA very special trip for Emily and Clayton this week as they got to go to Disneyland for the holiday season for the first time in close to a decade! Our first trip to Disneyland ever was during the holiday season, and being able to relive the magic of the holiday season at Disneyland was absolutely magical. This will go down as one of our best trips ever for so many reasons and we are excited to share it with you this week!Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.comMake it Magical...2023-12-201h 38Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 78: Comparing Disneyland and Walt Disney World RidesThe moment you all have been waiting for, the definitive and **cough cough** completely unbiased comparison of Disneyland and Walt Disney World rides! Just remember that these are our opinions and please don't get your pitchforks out.Reach out to us and let us know if you agree or disagree with any of our takes.Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.comMake it Magical merch is available now at https://www.bonfire.com/store/make-it-magical-podcast/!!! Grab yourself some new gear from our online store and rep your favorite Disney...2023-10-111h 29Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 77: Halloween at the Disney ParksWith the first day of Oct come and gone, it is time to ramp up the spooky season content! This one is a Patreon request so settle in and learn all about the Halloween season at the Disney Parks! Its a spoooktacular good time!Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.comMake it Magical merch is available now at https://www.bonfire.com/store/make-it-magical-podcast/!!! Grab yourself some new gear from our online store and rep your favorite Disney podcast. Support the show and shop here!Support the show on...2023-10-041h 15Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 76: Walt Disney World Trip Recap (Part 3)The third and final part of our Walt Disney World Trip recap is here covering our last two days in the parks at Hollywood Studios and a second day at Epcot. There is still so much to share that made our trip memorable so we hope you enjoy the conclusion to our trip recap!Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.comMake it Magical merch is available now at https://www.bonfire.com/store/make-it-magical-podcast/!!! Grab yourself some new gear from our online store and rep your favorite Disney podcast. Support the show...2023-09-271h 14Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 75: Walt Disney World Trip Recap (Part 2)It’s time for part two of our Disney World trip recap as we head to both Magic Kingdom and Animal kingdom on day three and four! These days were jammed packed with all sorts of fun and we can’t wait to tell you about it today!Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.comMake it Magical merch is available now at https://www.bonfire.com/store/make-it-magical-podcast/!!! Grab yourself some new gear from our online store and rep your favorite Disney podcast. Support the show and shop here!Support the...2023-09-201h 17Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 74: Walt Disney World Trip Recap (Part 1)We are back, and now it is time to talk about our Walt Disney World Trip!!! We spent six fun filled days at The Walt Disney World Resort and today we start our trip recap! There was so much that we got done that it looks like this is going to be a multi-parter! Today we go over our Orlando arrival and our Beach Club resort day and our first day in the parks, starting at EPCOT, the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow! Listen in as we go over all the things we got done and all that we...2023-09-131h 02Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 73: The Legacy and Making of TronWelcome to the grid, here is your light cycle to aid you in the battle against the Master Control Program. That’s right this week in celebration of us being able to ride Tron Lightcycle Run, we dig deep into the Tron movies and what makes the original so great!Video we discussed that show how backlight animation works, its a great watch:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zou_t-wmgZICheck out our official website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.comMake it Magical merch is available now at https://www.bonfire.com/st...2023-09-061h 06Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 72: Our Upcoming WDW TripWe’re on a jet plane which means only one thing, we’re on vacation but not just any vacation as a magical trip to Walt Disney World awaits us. It’s been over 4 years now since we’ve last been so we go over all the new exciting things that have come to the park as well as our older favorites that we are most looking forward to this trip!Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.comMake it Magical merch is available now at https://www.bonfire.com/store/make-it-magical-podcast/!!! Grab yourself...2023-08-3054 minMake it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 71: Building Disneyland (Part 12) - The Final Chapter12 parts later and we are closing the book on the Building Disneyland series. The full journey is complete as we cover the aftermath of Black Sunday, day 2 of park operation, and the lasting legacy of Disneyland. Don’t worry there is plenty of emotional talk this week, as we admire all it took to build Disneyland from dream, to concept, to construction and opening! This was such an amazing journey and we are so glad you followed along with us for all of it!Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.comMake it Ma...2023-08-231h 08Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 70: Building Disneyland (Part 11) - Black SundayIt is finally here…Opening day for Disneyland, a day that will go down in history for so many reasons. It was here that Walt’s dream that he had been pursuing for so long would finally materialize and would prove to everyone that it was all he had ever promised it would be, but the opening day wouldn’t be without its struggles. Black Sunday as it is known, would see the park at nearly double the capacity they expected with chaotic ride breakdowns and lack of water and food. But through all of it, the park would shine...2023-08-161h 05Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 69: Building Disneyland (Part 10) - A Race to the FinishWe are getting all so close to the closure of our building Disneyland series and the opening of the park, but first we need to finish covering some last minute details around the park and construction! There have been so many different times when it looked bleak that the park would open on time, no more so than weeks before when construction was at a breakneck pace. However, once Walt showed the park to his closest friends and family and he saw the joy it would bring people, he knew all the struggle to get to this point was...2023-08-0946 minMake it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 68: Origins of the Fab FiveMickey, Minnie, Pluto, Donald and Goofy. The fabulous five, some of the most iconic characters to grace the silver screen! Today we go back in time to discuss each character’s humble beginnings before they launched into super stardom and the lovable characters we know today!Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.comMake it Magical merch is available now at https://www.bonfire.com/store/make-it-magical-podcast/!!! Grab yourself some new gear from our online store and rep your favorite Disney podcast. Support the show and shop here!Support the show on...2023-08-021h 05Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 67: Myth or Fact #1Welcome to Make it Magical Believe it or Not where today we take on Disney urban legends to find what is true and what is myth. From babies being born in the parks and lip licking Frito animatronics to actual skeletons being used in Disneyland Pirates and the origin of the words Imagineering. We have ten fun legends today that we see if Clayton can correctly guess whether or not they are true or legend.Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.comMake it Magical merch is available now at https://www.bonfire...2023-07-2655 minMake it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 66: Behind The Imagineering Story (A Talk From Leslie Iwerks)This was a fun one! We got to sit in a room and listen to the director of The Imagineering Story, Leslie Iwerks. This past weekend she gave a talk at the Walt Disney Family Museum going behind the scenes of what it took to make the magic that is this 6 part miniseries and the book that would follow. This was such an amazing experience and today we talk all about our experience and the highlights of this presentation.Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.comMake it Magical merch is available now...2023-07-1958 minMake it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 65: Building Disneyland (Part 9) - Building the LandsConstruction is swinging into full gear today as we talk about building the opening day lands, Main Street, Fantasyland, Tomorrowland, Adventureland and Frontierland. They got creative during construction trying to stretch every dollar as far as it could go, labeling weeds with latin names or reusing old walnut trees. But at the utmost importance to Walt was that it was done right! Listen in to learn the full story! Original Dumbo Ride Concept Art: https://d23.com/up-and-up-and-up-65-years-of-twirling-with-dumbo-the-flying-elephant/Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.comMake it Magical merch is av...2023-07-121h 13Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 64: Building Disneyland (Part 8) - Breaking GroundAll the work of this series now kicks into overdrive. There is less than a year till opening day, and construction has started. We cover the foundational parts of construction today like sewage and water, trees and landscaping, and some unique approaches they had to some problems during construction. But most of all we talk about Walt’s attention to detail through all of it. There wasn’t a stone that would be out of place (quite literally) in his perfect park.Tony Baxter Narration of Disneyland Timelapse Construction (YouTube Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvmA...2023-07-051h 04Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastBONUS Episode: Oogie Boogie Bash RantYou asked and we deliver. Here’s a BONUS episode talking or should we say ranting all about the recent Oogie Boogie Bash catastrophe. We recap how the events of the ticket drop day unfolded and why Emily now refuses to look Oogie Boogie in the eye. We make our feelings very clear on this one and don’t hold back. Listen in to hear all about it! Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.comMake it Magical merch is available now at https://www.bonfire.com/store/make-it-magical-podcast/!!! Grab yourself some new gear...2023-07-0338 minMake it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 63: Ranking Disney Renaissance SongsColors of the Wind, Go the Distance, Beauty and the Beast, Friend Like Me…there's too many to possibly pick from during the glorious musical years of the Disney Renaissance, but that is what we are doing today! We undergo the challenging process of picking our top 10 Disney Renaissance songs. Out of such a jammed packed decade of excellent music, this is a tough, nail-biting experience so we hope you like it!Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.comMake it Magical merch is available now at https://www.bonfire.com/store/make-it-magical-podcast/!!! Gr...2023-06-2857 minMake it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 62: Walt's WeeniesWelcome to the Weenie Awards! This week we talk all things weenies, the visual magnets that draw us to the various parts of the Disney parks. What’s the worst weenie? What’s the most technical weenie? But most importantly, what are our top 5 favorite Disney weenies? We somehow manage to make it through this episode with minimal giggling. Hallelujah for that! Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.comMake it Magical merch is available now at https://www.bonfire.com/store/make-it-magical-podcast/!!! Grab yourself some new gear from our online store and rep...2023-06-211h 04Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 61: Clayton Watches Brother BearThis week, Clayton Watches returns where we try to see Brother Bear through another’s eye. Brother Bear was the 44th Disney Animation film and has a very interesting backstory all the way from inception through release and legacy. This movie also shares a few unique distinctions when it comes to not only Disney Animation, but animation as a whole. We guarantee that after you listen to this episode, you will have a whole new view on Brother Bear!Back to Neverland (YouTube Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlBc1T9eDWg Making of Br...2023-06-141h 09Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 60: Building Disneyland (Part 7) - Prepping the ParkToday we finish the second segment of our Building Disneyland series. We’ve talked through how we got the funding to build the park and we are ready to start building with just months ahead of when the park would open. But before we go into the actual building, we wanted to tie up some loose ends and set the foundation for when we get into the actual construction. Today we finish off funding, with what sponsors would come to the park and discuss the early work that went into training Disney cast members to make guests trips truly ma...2023-06-0754 minMake it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 59: Building Disneyland (Part 6) - The Disneyland TV ShowThis week on our Building Disneyland series, we take a deep dive look at the first Disneyland drawing going over in detail the lands that were first imagined for the park. Then, we cover what we actually did with this Drawing and how it helped Roy secure the much needed construction funds to help build the park. A well known broadcasting company today would be the solution to finding the funding that would help make the park a reality. We cover all that and more including a little peek into what the Disneyland Tv show was actually like, covering...2023-05-311h 01Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 58: Building Disneyland (Part 5) - The First DrawingToday we discuss a big big moment in the building Disneyland series. The land has been acquired in sleepy Anaheim, but how are we going to pay to build it? An idea that has proven difficult to sell, so Walt needed something to show others what Disneyland would become. Today we cover the first drawing of Disneyland that would go on to help be the basis for what the park would later look like! Spoiler alert, it’s not too far off of what we have today!Take a look at the first drawing/map of Disneyland he...2023-05-2457 minMake it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 57: Building Disneyland (Part 4) - Finding the Perfect LocationWe’re back to our building Disneyland series this week. Today we continue the discussion on how Walt attempted to find and finance the park as well as a very exciting topic, finding the right place for where the park will be built! (Spoiler alert, it’s located in Anaheim)Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.comMake it Magical merch is available now at https://www.bonfire.com/store/make-it-magical-podcast/!!! Grab yourself some new gear from our online store and rep your favorite Disney podcast. Support the show and shop here!...2023-05-1753 minMake it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 56: Disney With a Food Allergy (ft. Market House Podcast!)We had the great pleasure of having our friends Caleb and Caitlyn from the Market House Podcast on this week to get to know them as well as discuss a very important parks topic, navigating Disney experiences when you have a food allergy. Caleb has Celiac Disease, meaning he is gluten intolerant, so we discuss what it is like to manage this within the parks and how Disney overall is so accommodating for any type of food allergy. It was a blast to have them on and we are so thankful to have gotten close to them as a...2023-05-101h 20Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 55: Rant CornerToday we get a little feisty discussing some things that we are not the biggest fans of as it pertains to the current running on both the parks as well as the content sides of the Disney brand. This is just the way we feel about these things, and if you have a different opinion let us know. Let the hot takes fly!Head on over to the DMSW Podcast where we were recently featured as guests for the 50th episode. Listen here on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Don't forget to also follow the show on Instagram...2023-05-031h 13Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastBONUS Episode: Disney100 Entertainment In-Depth Review (SPOILER HEAVY!)You have been warned! SPOILERS GALORE! The Disney 100 celebration shows, Wondrous Journeys and World of Color One, what can we say but wow! Even though we have a few minor criticisms, we both feel that Disney knocked it out of the park with both of these shows. We wanted to break them down for those looking to hear an in-depth review, so we decided a bonus episode made the most sense to keep spoilers clear from our regular weekly episode. Enjoy this detailed look into our thoughts on both of these very special shows! Make it Magical...2023-04-2958 minMake it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 54: Disneyland Trip Report (April 2023)We just came back from Disneyland, which means we get to talk about all the new things that came to the parks and we got to experience. It was a big trip for us for a number of reasons, Punish the Podcaster for Magic, our podiversary, the Disney100 celebrations and the new shows!! Of course with this comes all the fun little stories and interactions which made our trip memorable. Don’t worry about Disney100 show spoilers if you are avoiding them, this episode is completely spoiler free! We are instead going to give a bonus episode where we br...2023-04-261h 32Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 53: Get to Know Your Ghost HostsIt’s been 1 whole year since the podcast was launched and we are in Disneyland this week, so what better way to celebrate than getting to know your ghost hosts and reminiscing about the past year. It has been a fantastic year and we are so glad to have you as listeners of the podcast, so check this one out and get to know us a bit better. Spoiler: this one gets emotional! Be sure to check out the Main Street Mechies podcast where we were invited as guests on their latest episode. Can't recommend their show en...2023-04-191h 11Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 52: Building Disneyland (Part 3) - Now that we've got ideas, how do we pay for this?Previously on the Make it Magical Podcast…we talked all things trains, but today things are getting a little bit more serious for the idea of Disneyland. We cover the headwinds Walt experienced in simply getting the idea of the park going. This includes having to convince his own family this was a good idea to finding people that would believe in his dream enough to invest. Things are really starting to build up in this journey!Make it Magical merch is available now at https://www.bonfire.com/store/make-it-magical-podcast/!!! Grab yourself some new gear from ou...2023-04-121h 08Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 51: Building Disneyland (Part 2) - A Train Ride to Mickey Mouse ParkPreviously on Make it Magical…Emily and Dole Whip Daddy (AKA Clayton) started to tell the Disneyland story starting with the inspiration of what would become the resort. This week we continue this story by covering in more detail how Walt’s love of trains would further inspire him to start the initial plannings of his theme park…Mickey Mouse Park, but we leave it there for a bit of a cliffhanger.If you haven’t already listened, go check out our friends who have their own amazing show over at Market House Podcast. They were kind enough t...2023-04-051h 12Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 50: Building Disneyland (Part 1) - The InspirationIt’s Episode 50, a big big deal for us and we want to celebrate it by telling a story, a story very dear to us…the building of Disneyland. We want to go through all the inspiration, thoughts and struggles that it took to make the park a reality. Today we start with the inspiration and while most have heard a story of a park bench, that is only one piece of the puzzle. Follow along as we go through all it took to build the Happiest Place on Earth!Don't forget to enter our giveaway! Deadline is A...2023-03-291h 06Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 49: What Haven't We Done in Disneyland?With our upcoming Disneyland trip, we thought it would be cool to go over the stuff that we have never done or been able to achieve in the parks. That’s right even after all these years of going to the parks, there is still stuff that we haven’t done and there's more being added all the time. The Disney Parks are always growing and changing and this was a core idea of Walt’s visions for them, so join us as we discuss what has eluded our activity lists in the parks.Support the show on Pat...2023-03-221h 00Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 48: History of the PeopleMover (Part 2)A little less complaining today as we get to talk about the non-extinct version of the PeopleMover. Today we mainly focus on the history of Walt Disney World's PeopleMover and cover all the changes since its debut in the 70s. Paging Mr. Morrow, Mr. Tom Morrow!Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MakeitmagicalpodUse our code MAGICAL15 for 15% off your next order at Magic Candle Company! Follow our fundraising team on Instagram: @podcastmicsformagicDonate to the CHOC Foundation here!Email any comments/questions/Disney-related stories to...2023-03-151h 04Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 47: History of the PeopleMover (Part 1)This week Clayton complains about Tomorrowland a lot…what brought him to do this? We are talking about an extinct attraction in Disneyland while it still remains in WDW. We can be talking about none other than the PeopleMover. We dive into everything around the conception, creation, and implementation of this classic into Disneyland. How can such a simple attraction elicit such a response? You’ll just have to listen to find out. Look out for Part 2 next week where we'll cover its history in WDW's Magic Kingdom. This episode topic is credited to our Patreon supporter Jared, as he r...2023-03-081h 21Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 46: Disneyland Trip Report (ft. my Mom!!!)Today is a special one, we are talking a Disneyland trip report with a very special guest, my Mom and Clayton's Mother-in-law, Lori. This was a very important trip for her being able to go to the park for the first time in several years. We talk about her experience as well as the use of Disney's Disability Access Service (DAS). Disclaimer: In this episode, we will be discussing some serious matters surrounding health diagnosis, but promise that it all ties into Disney and results in a very positive and uplifting message. Support the show on Patreon...2023-03-011h 08Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 45: Unpopular Disney Opinions (ft. The DMSW Podcast!!!!)Get ready for some hot takes as we tackle some of our unpopular Disney opinions. But we aren’t doing this alone, Johnny J from The DMSW Podcast joins in to slam down his hot take button!! We hope you forgive us if we take down one of your Disney favorites…just remember that this is all in good fun.It was such a pleasure to have Johnny J part of our show! If you're looking for more fun Disney content, make sure to check out his show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also follow and in...2023-02-151h 34Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 44: Which 50th Celebration Did it Better? DL or WDW?With Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary celebration shortly coming to an end, we thought it would be an interesting discussion to compare it against Disneyland’s own 50th celebration. Walt Disney World’s celebration has been criticized by some but how does it stack up against Disneyland’s that was celebrated close to 20 years ago? Listen in to find out! Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MakeitmagicalpodEmail any comments/questions/Disney-related stories to makeitmagicalpod@gmail.com! Instagram: @makeitmagicalpodFacebook: Make it Magical page Twitter: @makemagicalpod2023-02-081h 35Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 43: What's Coming in 2023?It’s the end of January so of course that means it’s not too late to look ahead for 2023 to see what is coming in the world of Disney. We've got you covered with what to look ahead to as well as what we are most excited for this year both in content and the parks!Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MakeitmagicalpodEmail any comments/questions/Disney-related stories to makeitmagicalpod@gmail.com! Instagram: @makeitmagicalpodFacebook: Make it Magical page Twitter: @makemagicalpod2023-02-011h 12Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 42: Main Street Secrets (Part 2)We hope you liked the Pixar series, but now we go back to some Main Street secrets! This is part 2 of our Main Street secrets and today’s episode focuses more on the Magic Kingdom than Disneyland. But while we were doing more research we found some that are applicable for both parks so we hope you enjoy another deep dive into secrets of Main Street.Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MakeitmagicalpodEmail any comments/questions/Disney-related stories to makeitmagicalpod@gmail.com! Instagram: @makeitmagicalpodFacebook: Make it Mag...2023-01-251h 19Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 41: Pixar Shorts ThrowdownThe thunderdome, Highlander, March Madness…they all pale in comparison to what we do today. Today there can be only one…best Pixar short! Is it a Cinderella story in the making for one, or will the top seeds make it all the way to the end? This one is a lot of fun, so listen in and let’s get ready to RUMBLE!!!Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MakeitmagicalpodEmail any comments/questions/Disney-related stories to makeitmagicalpod@gmail.com! Instagram: @makeitmagicalpodFacebook: Make it Magical page 2023-01-181h 24Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 40: Pixar Shorts 101Ok this is turning into a bit of a series. Today we are taking you to class on Pixar shorts. After setting the base knowledge needed to understand the history of the Pixar company, this week we give a run down on all of the 20 Pixar shorts we will be throwing down next week. This one is a lot of fun as we dive into facts about each short, which sets the stage perfectly for next week's ultimate showdown. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MakeitmagicalpodEmail any comments/questions/Disney-related stories...2023-01-111h 39Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 39: The Pixar StoryThis one has been a long time coming for us. This is something we have wanted to do since very early on in the podcast. Today, we are talking about Pixar, more specifically the history of Pixar and how it came to be. This is to set us up for next week where we are doing a Pixar short throwdown, but to appreciate the first few shorts we need to tell this story to understand what roll they had in the history of the company and computer generated animation as a whole.Support the show...2023-01-0449 minMake it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 38: Encanto vs CocoToday we are breaking down and pitting Encanto and Coco against each other to see who comes out on top as the best movie. This one was brought to us by you, the listeners, as you chose our movies as well as our categories! Recording this was tons of fun as we found out that these two movies have a lot in common with each other and it wasn't as clear cut a victor as you might think, but no spoilers, you will have to listen in to see who is crowned champion!Support the show on...2022-12-281h 31Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 37: Christmastime in Walt Disney World (ft. special guest Jyll!!)This episode is a merry one! We are joined by Jyll this week talking her recent trip to Walt Disney World for an adults only holiday visit. She goes over her experience at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party as well as strolling through Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays. You won’t want to miss this one as she gives excellent advice on what is a hit and what you might want to skip in a holiday visit at the parks.A huge thank you to Jyll for joining us on today's episode! Make sure to check...2022-12-2159 minMake it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 36: Clayton Watches Treasure PlanetClayton has a bit of a confession to make, even as a Disney podcaster he hasn’t seen close to half of the Disney animated movies 😱. This new series is going to be geared towards us correcting that so he can keep his Disney podcaster badge. We figured what better place to start than Treasure Planet, which just celebrated its 20th anniversary. Join us as Clayton watches it and digs deep into the not much talked about movie and its place in Disney animation.YouTube video mentioned in today's episode: The Making of Treasure PlanetSuppo...2022-12-141h 04Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 35: Main Street SecretsToday we talk all things Main Street and all the secrets that go into making it the gateway into your park day. We feel that after you listen to this episode you are going to have so much more appreciation for all the unsaid features that go into opening your Disney day. Get ready cause this episode is packed with tons of secrets, stories, facts, and Main Street history! Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MakeitmagicalpodEmail any comments/questions/Disney-related stories to makeitmagicalpod@gmail.com! Instagram: @makeitmagicalpodF...2022-12-071h 23Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 34: Haunted Mansion HolidayIt’s finally here…the Haunted Mansion Holiday deep dive that was promised long ago has made its way to your podcast app. With Thanksgiving over, we break into Christmas and what better way to start than covering when two holidays collide at Disneyland park. We hope you enjoy this ride breakdown as we, your ghost hosts lead you through the not so jolly but quite holly halls of the Haunted Mansion when old Sandy Claws visits for this seasonal overlay. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MakeitmagicalpodEmail any comments/questions/Disn...2022-11-301h 14Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 33: Talking With a Genie+ Expert (ft. special guest @disney_ant)Big episode for us! Make it Magical is going international for this one! We had the pleasure of being joined by a UK listener and friend of the show. Ant discusses everything from Disneyland Paris, his recent Disney trip, and breaks down everything you need to know about utilizing Genie+ in Walt Disney World. This episode is packed full of helpful tips, tricks, and strategies for making the most out of Genie+ on your trip. Can't thank Ant enough for sharing his family's experiences and taking the time to chat with us on the show! Make sure...2022-11-231h 20Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastBONUS Episode: Return of the Iger/A New Hope for DisneyIn case you haven’t heard, Iger has returned as CEO of Disney, and fan not favorite Chapek is out. We sit down to discuss our immediate reaction and where we hope the company goes from here in this emergency bonus episode. ENJOY!Email any comments/questions/Disney-related stories to makeitmagicalpod@gmail.com! Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MakeitmagicalpodInstagram: @makeitmagicalpodFacebook: Make it Magical page Twitter: @makemagicalpod2022-11-2246 minMake it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 32: The Santa ClauseKris Kringle…Pere Noel…Babbo Natale…he goes by many names but he is Santa Clause. In preparation for Tim Allen’s return in the red suit, we break down the Santa Clause and go behind the scenes for all the things that makes this the beloved holiday classic. We hope you grab yourself a cup of hot chocolate, shaken not stirred of course, and join us for some holiday hijinx.Email any comments/questions/Disney-related stories to makeitmagicalpod@gmail.com! Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MakeitmagicalpodInstagram: @makeitmagicalpod...2022-11-161h 14Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 31: Genie+ Strikes BackFirst we start off on a high note with some VERY exciting updates for us and the podcast, but then we shift gears towards some not so fun Disney news. This week in how Disney has upset its fanbase…with recent news of Genie+ price hikes and that animated movies aren’t for adults, we strap in for another round of hot takes. Brace yourself because we get brutally honest in this one! Email any comments/questions/Disney-related stories to makeitmagicalpod@gmail.com! Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MakeitmagicalpodInsta...2022-11-091h 08Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 30: Nightmare Before Christmas (Part 3)We’ve gone behind the scenes, now it’s time to pick the best of Nightmare Before Christmas and ask some questions that are probably unanswerable. What happens in the other holiday lands? How traumatized is the Easter Bunny? All of this and more in this week's finale of our Nightmare series! Email any comments/questions/Disney-related stories to makeitmagicalpod@gmail.com! Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MakeitmagicalpodInstagram: @makeitmagicalpodFacebook: Make it Magical page Twitter: @makemagicalpod2022-11-0256 minMake it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 29: Nightmare Before Christmas (Part 2)What’s this, what’s this?!? It’s another Nightmare Before Christmas Episode! Last week we started our celebration into this classic, and today we continue to hail to the Pumpkin King! We further go behind the scenes into what it takes to make the characters come alive on the screen, the release, the times we almost got a sequel and fun Easter eggs. While this may leave an empty place in your bones, don’t fret, we will be back next week to continue our holiday celebration!Email any comments/questions/Disney-related stories to makeitmagicalpod@gmail.com! 2022-10-2648 minMake it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 28: Nightmare Before Christmas (Part 1)This is Halloween, this is Halloween, time to celebrate a classic tale of when two holidays collide. We kick off our finish to our spooky season celebration by honoring the cult classic, Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. Originally this was going to be one episode, but you can’t appreciate a classic and stop motion technical achievement in just one episode. In today’s episode, we discuss the history of the Tim Burton poem that would eventually become the heart of the movie, the making of, the amount of amazing work put into the stop motion art form...2022-10-1953 minMake it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 27: Halloween in the Disney Parks (ft. special guest Karrie!!)This week is all about spooks, but more specifically spooks that find their way into the Disney parks!! First, we discuss everything there is to know about Halloween happenings at the Disneyland Resort. For the second part of this episode, we are pleased to welcome another friend of the pod, Karrie, to discuss the Halloween parties in the Magic Kingdom! Are you a fan of Halloween in the parks? What do you like most…the treats, the costumes, the entertainment? P.S. We had some technical difficulties with this week’s audio, so we sincerely apologize about that...2022-10-121h 19Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 26: Our Genie+ ExperienceWe're taking a small break in spooky season content to uncover our Genie+ experience. When we discussed Genie+ in Episode 20, we said we would test it out on our upcoming Disneyland trip. So listen in as we discuss the positives and negatives of it and try to offer some park day tips to get the most out of it whether you use the service or not. Email any comments/questions/Disney-related stories to makeitmagicalpod@gmail.com! Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MakeitmagicalpodInstagram: @makeitmagicalpodFacebook: Make it M...2022-10-051h 09Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastMinnie-sode #3It’s time for another bonus Minnie-sode where you are the main attraction!! For today’s episode we have 4 stories split amongst 3 stars. All of these stories were so much fun and honestly made us a little jealous but left us feeling nostalgic. We’ve got parade parties, sword in the stone wonders, and behind the scenes action in today's episode.Email any comments/questions/Disney-related stories to makeitmagicalpod@gmail.com! Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MakeitmagicalpodInstagram: @makeitmagicalpodFacebook: Make it Magical page Twitter: @makemagi...2022-09-2930 minMake it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 25: Hocus PocusIt’s another glorious Wednesday morning…makes me sick! It’s Em and Ice (AKA Clayton) today going amuck amuck amuck, discussing a cult favorite Halloween movie. Let us put a spell on you as we go digging deep into the behind the scenes trivia and facts that are surely going to want you to light the black flame candle. Just remember in the end, it's all just a bunch of Hocus Pocus!Email any comments/questions/Disney-related stories to makeitmagicalpod@gmail.com! Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MakeitmagicalpodInstagr...2022-09-281h 03Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 24: A Disneyland Year in ReviewOur year has come to an end…our Disney year that is. We were incredibly lucky to be able to go to Disneyland 3 times in the last 12 months and today we discuss our new favorite and least favorite things in the parks. New food, drinks, lands and traditions were added to our Disneyland experience and we wanted to share them. While overall the experiences have generally been positive, we do have some not so positive things in the parks *cough, cough* Genie+, and we cover these shortly first but don’t get too into on this one. Today we are...2022-09-211h 26Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 23: D23 Round-UpThis year's D23 Expo has come and gone and we have a glimpse on what is coming for both the Disney Parks, as well as Disney Movies/TV. We cover the updates and give our thoughts on what excites and what disappoints us. A lot of content is slated for our viewing pleasure including new Pixar movies/TV shows, and updates were given for already announced Disney/Marvel/Star Wars movies and TV shows. Not much that is new is announced for the parks, but we got some ideas as to what is coming for the 100th anniversary including...2022-09-141h 22Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 22: Reimagining The Great Movie RideIf you could imagineer your own Great Movie Ride, what movies would make the cut? We took some inspiration from the original plan to have a Great Movie Ride in most other parks and discuss how we might update the original ride as well as come up with some potential versions that could see the light of day in other Disney parks. If you want to learn more about the history of The Great Movie Ride, we have a series on our Patreon going in depth into the history of the now extinct beloved attraction. As we are in...2022-09-071h 22Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 21: Disneyland Favorites (ft. The Happiest Hour on Earth Podcast!!!!)Join us for our perfect day in Disneyland with our Disney pals, Chris and Emily from the Happiest Hour on Earth Podcast! After going on their show last week to discuss our favorite refreshments, entertainment, photos and traditions in California Adventure, they come on our show to do the same as we travel around the lands of Disneyland. With so many things to do, what makes the cut for our perfect Disney day? Tune in to find out!We were so honored to have Chris and Emily part of the show! Make sure to check out our...2022-08-311h 59Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastBonus Episode: Walt Disney World Trip Update (ft. special guest Stephanie!)We had the pleasure of being joined by a very special guest for this episode! Stephanie is a huge Disney fan and just came back from her Walt Disney World Trip. She acts as our intrepid field reporter and gives us the inside scoop on her experience of a split stay on property at moderate/deluxe resorts, food, festivals, Genie+, and riding the new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind for the first time! We discuss all of this and more with her in today's BONUS episode! ENJOY!Email any comments/questions/Disney-related stories to makeitmagicalpod@gmail...2022-08-2938 minMake it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 20: Genie+Make sure those lap bars are securely fastened cause today’s episode is a wild one! After covering the history of FastPass last week we step into the ring and try to keep ourselves positive, if at least for the first part to give some tips and tricks to use Genie+ on both coasts. But when we get to the elephant boneyard, we discuss in depth our many issues with the service. It’s a long one so make sure to get your favorite Disney snack and settle in!Email any comments/questions/Disney-related stories to makeitmagicalpod@gmai...2022-08-241h 50Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastMinnie-sode #2Welcome to another surprise bonus Minnie-sode! These episodes give me a chance to let you, the listeners, have YOUR moment to shine. I've got 3 listener stories to share with you today! Be aware that these stories contain more emotional and heavy content than what you may be used to in previous episodes. Trust me, these are ones you don't want to miss hearing! If you'd like your story to be featured on a future episode, make sure to email or reach me on my socials! Hope to hear from more of you soon! Email any c...2022-08-1925 minMake it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 19: History of FastPassJoin us today as we try to skip the lines…as we go over the history of Fastpass. We try to keep the Genie+ takes light in this one before entering the ring with it next week. How did the idea for FastPass come about? Why was it such a good deal for park guests and Disney operations? We cover it all, setting the stage for what has come into its place now.Email any comments/questions/Disney-related stories to makeitmagicalpod@gmail.com! Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MakeitmagicalpodIns...2022-08-171h 19Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 18: Splash Mountain (Part 2)In the second part of our Splash Mountain series, we look into what is unique amongst each version of Splash across the many parks and how Imagineers were able to blend it into two separate lands. Of course, we cannot talk about Splash without talking about the future retheme coming its way and we discuss some of the most common pros/cons that we have seen for it. This wouldn’t be complete without putting on our amateur imagineering hats and coming up with some ideas for what this retheme might look like before we ultimately say goodbye to wh...2022-08-101h 18Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 17: Splash Mountain (Part 1)After covering Song of the South, we begin to examine the history of Splash Mountain from concept to finished ride. What led to its creation? Why is it tied to Song of the South? What does it have to do with the movie Splash starring Tom Hanks? All this and more we cover in the first of our two part series celebrating Splash Mountain.Email any comments/questions/Disney-related stories to makeitmagicalpod@gmail.com! Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MakeitmagicalpodInstagram: @makeitmagicalpodFacebook: Make it Magical page 2022-08-0357 minMake it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 16: Song of the SouthWith news that Splash Mountain will be rethemed based off of Princess and the Frog, Clayton and I wanted to go over the history of Splash Mountain from inception to its final closure to celebrate its 30+ year run as a crowd favorite. We wanted to start this history by appropriately covering the history of Song of the South, to get a better understanding of what is driving the retheming. Song of the South, which the ride is loosely based on, was released 75 years ago was widely celebrated for its blending of live action and color animation but also widely...2022-07-2759 minMake it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 15: The Walt Disney Family MuseumWe kick off this episode with a big announcement of my co-ghost host's involvement on the show. Then, Clayton and I discuss everything you could ever want to know about The Walt Disney Family Museum! We dive into the history behind its creation, our very recent visit, our favorite aspects of the museum, and the new Jungle Book exhibit! If you love Disney history, then this is an episode you won't want to miss! ENJOY! Email any comments/questions/Disney-related stories to makeitmagicalpod@gmail.com! Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Makeitmagicalpod2022-07-2054 minMake it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastMinnie-sode #1SURPRISE!! Welcome to the first-ever bonus Minnie-sode where I’ll be sharing stories from the listeners! That’s right, in this episode YOU are the star. Hope you enjoy and if you like these types of episodes please make sure to send in more of your stories! You can email or reach me on my socials! Looking forward to hearing from more of you soon! Email any comments/questions/Disney-related stories to makeitmagicalpod@gmail.com! Instagram: @makeitmagicalpodFacebook: Make it Magical page Twitter: @makemagicalpodSupport the show on Patreon: https...2022-07-1526 minMake it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 14: Disney Park Trip HacksFor this week’s episode, Clayton and I discuss all of our highly classified Disney park trip hacks. We have kept these secret until now… for all of you listeners to enjoy! Hope these can help make your next Disney trips more enjoyable! If YOU have any special trip hacks you want us to share with fellow listeners, please email or reach out on my socials (listed below). Email any comments/questions/Disney-related stories to makeitmagicalpod@gmail.com! Instagram: @makeitmagicalpodFacebook: Make it Magical page Twitter: @makemagicalpodSupport the show o...2022-07-131h 00Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 13: Tangled vs. FrozenBig episode this week! Two treasured Disney animated films enter, but only one will remain victorious! That’s right, this is a showdown between which is the better movie…. Tangled or Frozen?!? Follow along as we (myself and Clayton) break down each movie into several key categories. Share your thoughts on whether you agree or disagree with us on my socials or shoot me an email! Be sure to let me know if you have any movie suggestions for potential future movie battles. Email any comments/questions/Disney-related stories to makeitmagicalpod@gmail.com! Insta...2022-07-061h 22Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 12: Star Wars Galactic StarcruiserNow that the original hype for the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser (otherwise referred to as the Star Wars Hotel) has died down, figure this is the best time to dedicate an entire episode to it! Clayton and I discuss everything from the drama/controversy behind its opening, what’s included, strengths and weaknesses, whether we’re interested in this kind of experience, and finally we put on our Imagineering caps to propose our ideas on improving the Starcruiser. Don’t worry! This episode is SPOILER FREE!Email any comments/questions/Disney-related stories to makeitmagicalpod@gmail.com! Inst...2022-06-291h 05Make it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 11: Secrets of the Disney Parks (Part 2)For this week’s episode, I’ll continue this intro into the world of Disney park secrets! My focus will shift towards secrets more specific to each coast. I’m getting much more in-depth than last week with 4 Disneyland secrets and 3 Walt Disney World secrets. Stick around until the very end to hear some exciting news about my Patreon exclusive bonus content! Email any comments/questions/Disney-related stories to makeitmagicalpod@gmail.com! Instagram: @makeitmagicalpodFacebook: Make it Magical page Twitter: @makemagicalpodSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Make...2022-06-2251 minMake it Magical: A Disney-centric PodcastEpisode 10: Secrets of the Disney Parks (Part 1)There’s so much to unpack with secrets behind the Disney parks, so I had to break this up into 2 episodes! For part 1, I cover more general secrets applicable to both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. This is the perfect introduction to park secrets for anyone or even the biggest of Disney fans! Look out for next week’s episode where I’ll discuss further secrets that are specific to each coast. Email any comments/questions/Disney-related stories to makeitmagicalpod@gmail.com! Instagram: @makeitmagicalpodFacebook: Make it Magical page Twitter: @makemagicalpod2022-06-1547 min