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When U Wish Upon a PodcastEpisode 36 - Mulan (1998)Let's get down to business and finally talk about a film that brings many of us 90 kids all of the nostalgia!Join Christina and Joey as they explore the heroic tale of Mulan, not just a staple Disney princess, but a warrior.Listen to learn about this epic addition to the Disney Renaissance era and learn some interesting facts, history, and of course, a lot more!Follow the podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @WhenUWishUponAPodcast to find out more about this movie, other episodes of the podcast, and all things Disney!Sources: 1. Wehrstedt, L. (2020, June 25). Disney's classic 'Mulan' flopped in China because audiences didn't think the heroine looked Chinese...
2025-09-031h 18When U Wish Upon a PodcastBeyond the Films - How We Do Disneyland CaliforniaCurious as to how these two Disney adults navigate Disneyland?Listen to this installment of the Beyond the Films series where Christina and Joey will list their tried and true methods to accomplishing the most during your trip, without overwhelming yourself or feeling defeated by the variety of eateries, shows, attractions, and more.Follow the podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @WhenUWishUponAPodcast to find out more about all things Disney!To learn more about the Disneyland Resort, visit https://disneyland.disney.go.com.Sources: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/
2025-08-201h 42When U Wish Upon a PodcastEpisode 35 - Hercules (1997)Bless our Millennial souls because Disney was definitely on a roll in the 90's! Join Christina and Joey as they learn and dive deeper into the Disney tale about the Greek God, Hercules! Listen to learn about this heroic addition to the Disney Renaissance era and learn some interesting facts, history, and of course, a lot more!Follow the podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @WhenUWishUponAPodcast to find out more about this movie, other episodes of the podcast, and all things Disney!**We apologize for the audio quality! We didn't realize the issue until editing and we're working to make sure upcoming episodes sound much better!**Sources: 1. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). Herc...
2025-04-301h 17When U Wish Upon a PodcastEpisode 34 - The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)Infanticide, lust, corruption; perfect ingredients for a Disney animated movie, right?Join Christina and Joey as they navigate this intense film set in one of the most majestic settings: Notre Dame Cathedral. Listen to learn about this dark addition to the Disney Renaissance era and learn some interesting facts, history, and of course, a lot more!Follow the podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @WhenUWishUponAPodcast to find out more about this movie, other episodes of the podcast, and all things Disney!Sources: 1. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). The Hunchback of Notre Dame. IMDb.com. 2. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). The Hunchback of Notre Dame - Trivia. IMDb.com. 3. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). The Hunchback of Notr...
2025-04-091h 38When U Wish Upon a PodcastEpisode 33 - Pocahontas (1995)Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?...And what does that mean exactly? Join Christina and Joey as they try to figure that out and talk about this nuanced love story that was somehow greenlit by the animation studio despite the historical inaccuracies. Maybe the silly sidekicks and stellar musical numbers are enough to redeem the tale?Listen to learn about the award winning soundtrack, interesting facts and history, and of course, a lot more!Follow the podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @WhenUWishUponAPodcast to find out more about this movie, other episodes of the podcast, and all things Disney!Sources: 1. Von Tunzelmann, A. (2008, September 11). Poverty, a...
2025-03-261h 22When U Wish Upon a PodcastEpisode 32 - The Lion King (1994)Back when I was a young warthog, this movie seriously left a Scar on me...too soon?Join Christina and Joey as they try not to fall apart chatting and learning about an animated film that needs no introduction, except for its very own 4 minute iconic introduction, 1994's The Lion King!Listen to learn about the cast, soundtrack, movie facts, and of course, a lot more!Follow the podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @WhenUWishUponAPodcast to find out more about this movie, other episodes of the podcast, and all things Disney!Sources: 1. Disney (n.d.). The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands. Disneyland Paris. 2. Disney (n.d.). Festival of the Lion...
2025-03-122h 06When U Wish Upon a PodcastEpisode 31 - Aladdin (1992)Who disturbs this Disney Renaissance?...But in a good way!That would be the 1992 Disney animated classic, Aladdin! Join Christina and Joey as they talk about this film that broke a record previously held by "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs."Listen to learn about the cast, soundtrack, movie facts, and of course, a lot more!Follow the podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @WhenUWishUponAPodcast to find out more about this movie, other episodes of the podcast, and all things Disney!Sources: 1. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). Aladdin. IMDb.com. 2. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). Aladdin - Trivia. IMDb.com. 3. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). Aladdin - Soundtrack. IMDb.com. 4. Wikimedia Foundati...
2025-02-261h 50When U Wish Upon a PodcastBeyond the Films - Sweethearts' Nite: A Disneyland After Dark EventRoses are red, violets are blue, we didn't get to meet Hercules and Meg, how about you?Join Christina and Joey as they chat all about the Valentine's Day celebration, Sweethearts' Nite: A Disneyland After Dark Event at the Disneyland Resort! They'll cover some of the characters you'll meet (or not), photo opps, and maybe even learn what NOT to do while at the event!Follow the podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @WhenUWishUponAPodcast to find out more about all things Disney!To learn more about this event and more like it at the Disneyland Resort, visit https://disneyland.disney.go.com.Sources: 1.Disney (n.d.). Disneyland After Dark:
2025-02-1245 minWhen U Wish Upon a PodcastEpisode 30 - Beauty and the Beast (1991)Boy meets girl. He gifts her a library. They fall in love. Seems romantic, except for the fact that the boy is a beast and he met the girl because he held her hostage. But don't let that fool you into thinking this movie is anything but an Academy Award winning classic.
Listen to Christina and Joey chat about the 1991 film, Beauty and the Beast, including fun movie facts, behind the scenes deets, and of course, a lot more!
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Sources: 1. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). Beauty and the Beast. I...
2025-01-291h 49When U Wish Upon a PodcastHOLLY JOLLY Episode 4 - Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)It's our final HOLLY JOLLY Episode of the season and of 2025 ya filthy animals!
Join Christina and Joey as they chat about the sequel to one of the most popular Christmas movies ever!
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Happy Holidays!
Sources: 1. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. IMDb.com. 2. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). 'Home Alone 3,' Lost In Disney World: A Story I Pitched To John Hughes When I Was Eight. IMDb.com. 3. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). Home Alone 2: Lo...
2024-12-251h 07When U Wish Upon a PodcastHOLLY JOLLY Episode 3 - Home Alone (1990)It's time for a HOLLY JOLLY Episode you filthy animals!
This time join Christina and Joey as they chat about the most popular Christmas movie (at least in Poland), Home Alone, starring Macaulay Culkin, Catherine O'Hara, Joe Pesci, and John Candy.
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Happy Holidays!
Sources: 1. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). Home Alone. IMDb.com. 2. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). Home Alone - Awards. IMDb.com. 3. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). Home Alone - Soundtrack. IMDb.com. 4. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). H...
2024-12-111h 42When U Wish Upon a PodcastEpisode 29 - The Rescuers Down Under (1990)Come with us down under as we revisit the Rescue Aid Society's Bernard and Miss Bianca on their next adventure to save another child in peril. This time from an evil poacher in the Australian outback. Honestly, this caption, and our episode are more thrilling than the movie itself (in our humble opinion)!
Listen to Christina and Joey chat about fun (and not-so-fun) movie facts, box office stats, what we thought of John Candy's voice over performance, and of course, a lot more!
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Sources: 1. IMDb.com, Inc. (n...
2024-11-271h 23When U Wish Upon a PodcastEpisode 28 - The Little Mermaid (1989)Under the sea, but in over her head! It's finally time to dive right into the first film of the Disney Renaissance era, The Little Mermaid (1989)! Can you believe this was the first princess since Aurora in Sleeping Beauty (1959)?!
Listen to Christina and Joey chat about interesting movie facts, including how a Broadway genius created a musical blueprint for this, and pretty much all Disney animated movies to follow!
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Sources: 1. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). The Little Mermaid. IMDb.com. 2. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). The Little Mermaid...
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Disney Reel to ReelThe Fairest Sessions of All: Seqs. 2B-3A ("Queen Orders Death," "Huntsman in Woods")Christina & Joey (@whenuwishuponapodcast) join Wyatt in discussing Snow White for the umpteenth time. But this time, with scary trees and heart boxes.Opening Music: "Dreams from Yesteryear" by Ankari Art by mario.illustratesReferences:Danley, Michael Sky. “Walt Disney Story Conference on Snow White’s Huntsman Knife Sequence, June 27th, 1936.” Sky Danley Productions, 11 Nov. 2020, https://www.skydanley.com/walt-disney-story-conference-on-snow-whites-huntsman-knife-sequence-june-27th-1936/.Fitzgerald, Kathy. “Snow White and the...
2024-11-031h 12When U Wish Upon a PodcastSPOOKTACULAR Episode 5 - Hocus Pocus 2 (2022)For the last SPOOKTACULAR Episode of the season, we're talking all about the long-awaited return of the beloved/feared Sanderson Sisters!
Join Christina and Joey as they conjure up a review of the sequel to the 1993 live-action cult classic!
Listen to learn movie fun facts, behind-the-scenes details, and of course, lots more!
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Sources: 1. IMDb.com, Inc. (n.d.). Hocus Pocus 2. IMDb.com. 2. Fandango (n.d.). Hocus Pocus 2. Rotten Tomatoes. 3. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. (n.d.). Hocus Pocus 2. Wikipedia.
2024-10-301h 51When U Wish Upon a PodcastBeyond the Films - Oogie Boogie Bash: A Disneyland Halloween PartyIf you're lucky enough to snag tickets to this exclusive Halloween party at Disneyland, consider yourself lucky!
Join Christina and Joey as they chat all about Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney's California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort! They'll cover some of the characters you'll meet, exclusive attractions, and more!
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To learn more about this event and more like it at the Disneyland Resort, visit https://disneyland.disney.go.com.
Sources: 1. Midgley, E. (n.d.). All the Oogie Boogie Bash 2024 Characters – We Went to the First Night of the Party This Year!Mickey Visit. 2. Disn...
2024-10-161h 07When U Wish Upon a PodcastSPOOKTACULAR Episode 4 - Hocus Pocus (1993)Another SPOOKTACULAR Episode! Makes us sick! With excitement of course!
Join Christina and Joey as they conjure up a review of the live-action cult classic, Hocus Pocus!
Listen to learn movie fun facts, behind-the-scenes details, and of course, lots more!
Follow the podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @WhenUWishUponAPodcast to find out more about this movie, other episodes of the podcast, and all things Disney!
Sources: 1. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). Hocus Pocus. IMDb.com. 2. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). Hocus Pocus - Trivia. IMDb.com. 3. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). Hocus Pocus - Awards. IMDb.com. 4. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). Hocus Pocus - Soundtracks. IMDb.com. 5. Fandango (n.d...
2024-10-021h 46When U Wish Upon a PodcastEpisode 27 - Oliver and Company (1988)Why should we worry? Why should we care? I don't know, maybe because there's an actual mob boss storyline in this 1988 children's animated movie!?!
Christina and Joey chat about Oliver & Company and all the crazy storylines going on in this cat & dog centric movie.
Listen to learn film fun facts, box office stats, our own ratings, and lots more!
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Sources: 1. Scott, S. (2022, October 16). Things Only Adults Notice In Oliver And Company. 2. Fandango (n.d.). Oliver And Company. Rotten Tomatoes. 3. Wikimedia Foundat...
2024-09-181h 24When U Wish Upon a PodcastEpisode 26 - The Great Mouse Detective (1986)Christina and Joey are on the case as they dive into the 1986 animated movie, The Great Mouse Detective!
Learn about the making of the film, its stats at the box office, and lots more!
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Sources: 1. IMDb.com, Inc. (n.d.). The Great Mouse Detective. IMDb.com. 2. IMDb.com, Inc. (n.d.). The Great Mouse Detective - Trivia. IMDb.com. 3. Fandango (n.d.). The Great Mouse Detective. Rotten Tomatoes. 4. Tumblr (n.d.). The Great Mouse Detective: Enjoyable, but lacking some “elementary” feminism. Feminist Dis...
2024-09-041h 16When U Wish Upon a PodcastBeyond the Films - Walt's Main Street Story Guided TourEven if you've been to Disneyland a million times, you've probably never seen it through Walt's eyes.
Join Christina and Joey as they tell all (sans spoilers) about their experience on the guided tour all about Main Street USA, and Walt Disney himself, including an exclusive visit to his apartment at Disneyland Park!
To learn more about this guided tour and others offered at the Disneyland Park, visit https://disneyland.disney.go.com/events-tours/#/sort=alpha/
Sources: 1. Disney (n.d.). Walt's Main Street Story Tour. Disneyland Resort. 2. Disney (n.d.). Disneyland Resort VIP To...
2024-08-211h 21When U Wish Upon a PodcastEpisode 25 - The Black Cauldron (1985)This movie was responsible for many firsts for Disney animation, including the first to be dubbed the movie that "almost killed Disney."
Listen as Christina & Joey talk about the good, the bad, and the chaos that is this 1985 film! Learn about the making of the film, controversies, and lots more.
Follow the podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @WhenUWishUponAPodcast to find out more about this movie, other episodes of the podcast, and all things Disney!
And listen to our friends we featured in today's episode, Pixie Dust with a Twist Podcast!
Sources: 1. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). The Black Cauldron. IMDb.com. 2. Wik...
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Disney Reel to ReelOur Two-Year Anniversary/Comeback/Pride Month SpecialWell, we finally made it (maybe a month early, but it's all about the celebration)!Christina & Joey (@whenuwishuponapodcast) are on hand to recount memories, play games, and lament the current state of the WDC with your host, Wyatt.You can find the show @disreeltoreelpodcast and host Wyatt @goldenafternoon51 on Instagram! *Logo by johnmakesart* Men depicted in logo: Walt Disney & Ken Anderson, Brendon Urie (as the Prince from Snow White), Luke Evans (as Gaston from 2017's Beauty and the Beast), and Wyatt in a suit inspired by Sorcerer Mickey, Fred Astaire, and Blake...
2024-06-141h 46When U Wish Upon a PodcastEpisode 24 - The Fox and the Hound (1981)When you're the best of friends...apparently it's chaotic and emotional! With uncredited animators like Tim Burton, this first animated film of the 80's marked a new decade and new chapter for the Walt Disney studio.
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Sources: 1. Bruk, D. (2014, May 7). 16 Times "The Fox & The Hound" Was Disney's Deepest Movie Ever. 2. The Laughing Place (2022, March 2). Squeaks from "The Fox and the Hound" Appears at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival for the First Time. 3. Disney Wiki (n.d.). The Fox and the Hound. 4. Fe...
2024-06-121h 03When U Wish Upon a PodcastEpisode 23 - The Rescuers (1977)Can you believe this movie about two little mice surpassed Star Wars at the (French) box office!?! It did really well...until it got to 3.5 million households with a nude woman in the background of the children's film. Yikes!
Follow the podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @WhenUWishUponAPodcast to find out more about this movie, its controversies, and other episodes of the podcast, and all things Disney!
Sources: 1. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). The Rescuers (1977). IMDb.com. 2. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). The Rescuers - Soundtracks. IMDb.com. 3. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). The Rescuers - Awards. IMDb.com. 4. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. (n.d.). The Rescuers. Wikipedia.com. 5. fra...
2024-05-2958 minWhen U Wish Upon a PodcastEpisode 22 - The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977)Up, down, up, and into this movie we go!
Listen to Christina and Joey as they climb into the honey tree and into "The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh"!
Follow the podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @WhenUWishUponAPodcast to find out more about this silly old bear, this film, our other podcast episodes, and all things Disney!
Sources: 1. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. IMDb.com. 2. Fandango (n.d.). The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. RottenTomatoes.com. 3. Instagram (n.d.). Winnie the Pooh. Instagram.com. 4. Instagram (n.d.). Blakespopnook. Instagram.com. 5. Disney (n.d.). The Many Adventures of...
2024-05-151h 07When U Wish Upon a PodcastEpisode 21 - Robin Hood (1973)With recycled animation and spliced together stories, join Christina and Joey as they try to figure out if the animation department was able to get it together and put out another cartoon classic with the 1973 film, Robin Hood.
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Sources: 1. IMDb.com, Inc. (n.d.). Robin Hood. IMDb.com. 2. IMDb.com, Inc. (n.d.). Robin Hood - Awards. IMDb.com. 3. IMDb.com, Inc. (n.d.). Robin Hood - Soundtracks. IMDb.com. 4. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. (n.d.). Robin Hood (1973 film). Wikipedia.com. 5. West III, D. T. J...
2024-05-011h 10When U Wish Upon a PodcastBeyond the Films - Walt Disney's LegacyYou know Disney, but do you know Walt?
Join Christina and Joey as they talk about Walt's legacy, final projects, his hopes for the future of Disney, and more.
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And if you would like to know more about Walt Disney, check out our sources below:
Sources: 1. California Institute of the Arts (n.d.). CalArts - History. CalArts.edu. 2. Walt Disney Hometown Museum (n.d.). Walt Disney Hometown Museum. WaltDisneyMuseum.org. 3. Disney (n.d.). ABOUT WALT DISNEY. D23.c...
2024-04-171h 10When U Wish Upon a PodcastEpisode 20 - The Aristocats (1970)As the first Disney animated film of the 1970's, and the first after Walt's passing, The Aristocats is a mixture of classic Disney characteristics: a diabolical villain, endearing animal protagonists, upbeat hits, and stellar voice acting.
Listen to Christina and Joey talk all about this jazzy film, set in early 1900's Paris, including fun movie facts, box office stats, controversies, and much more!
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Sources: 1. IMDb.com, Inc. (n.d.). The Aristocats. IMDb.com. 2. IMDb.com, Inc. (n.d.). The Aristocats - Awards. IMDb.com. 3. IMDb...
2024-04-031h 20When U Wish Upon a PodcastEpisode 19 - The Jungle Book (1967)As the last animated film to be overseen by Walt Disney before his passing in 1966, The Jungle Book is filled with as much nostalgia as it is iconic animation, songs and characters.
Listen to Christina and Joey chat about the last Disney animated film of the 1960's, including some film facts, controversies, and more!
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Sources: 1. IMDB.com, Inc (n.d.). The Jungle Book. IMDb.com. 2. IMDB.com, Inc (n.d.). The Jungle Book - Awards. IMDb.com. 3. IMDB.com, Inc (n.d.). The Jungle Book - S...
2024-03-201h 02When U Wish Upon a PodcastEpisode 18 - The Sword in the Stone (1963)Is it a bird? Is it a squirrel? No, it's just Merlin and Wart during the 1963 film, The Sword in the Stone!
Listen to Christina and Joey as they laugh their way through some movie facts, talk about related attractions at the parks, and share their thoughts on this magical tale!
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Sources: 1. IMDb.com, Inc. (n.d.). The Sword in the Stone. IMDb.com. 2. Fandango (n.d.). The Sword in the Stone. Rotten Tomatoes. 3. The Disney Wiki (n.d.). The Sword in the...
2024-03-061h 16When U Wish Upon a PodcastEpisode 17 - One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961)As the first Disney animated film of the 1960's, One Hundred and One Dalmatians brought a new look and perspective that made it a huge success with audiences, even though Walt Disney himself wasn't too happy with it. Or maybe he was just bitter that the art director lit his mustache on fire?
Listen to Christina and Joey as they spot some interesting details, throw in some fun facts, and more.
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Sources: 1. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). One Hundred and One Dalmatia...
2024-02-211h 36When U Wish Upon a PodcastEpisode 16 - Sleeping Beauty (1959)Is her dress pink? Or is it blue? Join us as we review!
Sleeping Beauty is a timeless animated classic that to many, can be considered a work of art.
Listen to Christina and Joey as they waltz through some fun film facts, controversies, and their "field research" on one of the major contributors to Sleeping Beauty, Eyvind Earle.
Follow the podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @WhenUWishUponAPodcast to find out more about this film, this episode, and all things Disney!
And if you would like to know more about Gallery 21, an Eyvind Earle Art Gallery, check out https://gallery21.c...
2024-02-072h 00When U Wish Upon a PodcastBeyond the Films - The Walt Disney Family MuseumDid you know that not too far from San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, there is a museum full of Disney family photos and heirlooms? And a Disneyland mini replica too!
Join Christina and Joey as they tell all about their recent trip to The Walt Disney Family Museum, and one of their featured exhibits, Disney Cats & Dogs.
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And if you would like to know more about The Walt Disney Family Museum and how to visit, or anything we may have discussed...
2024-01-241h 21When U Wish Upon a PodcastEpisode 15 - Lady and the Tramp (1955)Considered one of the greatest love stories of all time, Lady and the Tramp (1955) is "paws"-itively a fan favorite and a definite classic!
Join Christina and Joey as they chat about how Walt Disney used his love for dogs to create this film, about controversies surrounding some interesting scenes, where you can dine on some spaghetti and meatballs at the Disney Parks, and so much more.
Follow the podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @WhenUWishUponAPodcast to find out more about this film, this episode, and all things Disney!
And if you would like to know more about the Walt Disney Family Museum...
2024-01-102h 01When U Wish Upon a PodcastHOLLY JOLLY Episode 2 - 'Twas the Night (2001)Before he was Walter White on "Breaking Bad", Bryan Cranston was scheming scammer Uncle Nick Wrigley in this 2001 DCOM. And he and his mini-me nephew, Danny, are left to fulfill Santa's duties on Christmas Eve.
Listen as Christina and Joey talk about this goofy Holiday Disney Channel Original Movie, the actors involved, and more!
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Happy Holidays!
Sources: 1. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. (n.d.). Nick Castle. Wikipedia. 2. Fandango (n.d.). 'Twas the Night. Rotten Tomatoes. 3. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). 'Twas t
2023-12-251h 27When U Wish Upon a PodcastHOLLY JOLLY Episode 1 - The Ultimate Christmas Present (2000)Who knew Santa Clause had a vacation home in LA? We sure didn't! And neither did Allie or Sam when they stumbled upon his cabin and his invention meant to control the weather.
Listen as Christina and Joey try to figure out who is the true villain and hero of this 2000 Disney Channel Original Movie.
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Happy Holidays!
Sources: 1. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., (n.d.). The Ultimate Christmas Present. Wikipedia. 2. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., (n.d.). Greg Beeman. Wikipedia. 3. IM...
2023-12-131h 28When U Wish Upon a PodcastEpisode 14 - Peter Pan (1953)Get ready to fly into Neverland as Christina and Joey talk about the 1953 classic that took almost 2 decades to happen, Peter Pan!
Join them as they chat about what inspired Walt to adapt this play into animation, film attractions at the Disney parks, and other interesting details, including final ratings at the end!
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Sources: 1. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). Peter Pan. IMDb.com. 2. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). Peter Pan - Awards. IMDb.com. 3. Nash Information Services, LLC...
2023-11-291h 41When U Wish Upon a PodcastEpisode 13 - Alice in Wonderland (1951)Don't just listen! Sit there! As Christina and Joey journey through the 1951 psychedelic fan favorite, Alice in Wonderland.
Join them as they chat about the production, including quotes from Walt Disney during the making, controversies, attractions, and more!
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Sources: 1. Wikimedia Foundation Inc. (n.d.). Alice in Wonderland (1951 film). Wikipedia. 2. Wikimedia Foundation Inc. (n.d.). Alice in Wonderland (2010 film). Wikipedia. 3. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). Alice in Wonderland. IMDb. 4. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). Alice in Wonderland - Soundtracks. IMDb. 5...
2023-11-151h 33When U Wish Upon a PodcastSPOOKTACULAR Episode 3 - Frankenweenie (2012)For the last SPOOKTACULAR Episode of the season, join Christina and Joey as they discuss (and cry) through a discussion and review of Tim Burton's 2012 remake of Frankenweenie.
Learn about controversies, fun facts, and more relating to the film, and maybe see if you agree with their final ratings!
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Sources: 1. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). Frankenweenie. IMDb.com. 2. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). Frankenweenie - Awards. IMDb.com. 3. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc (n.d.). Frankenweenie - Release. Wikipedia. 4. Wikime...
2023-10-311h 32When U Wish Upon a PodcastSPOOKTACULAR Episode 2 - James and the Giant Peach (1996)Did you know this movie was almost called James and the Giant Cherry? Or that Walt Disney and author of this original story, Roald Dahl, spent time together at the Disney studios back in the 40's?
Listen to this SPOOKTACULAR installment of When You Wish Upon a Podcast to learn some interesting facts about this stop-motion 90's movie, produced by Tim Burton!
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Sources: 1. Fanning, J. (2016, April 12). Did You Know? 7 Juicy Revelations about James and the Giant Peach. D23. 2. Rosenthal...
2023-10-181h 44When U Wish Upon a PodcastSPOOKTACULAR Episode 1 - The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)For the first-ever SPOOKTACULAR Episode, join Christina and Joey as they discuss, arguably Tim Burton's most popular film, The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993).
Listen to Christina and Joey talk about this cult-classic, as well as chat about some controversies, Disney Parks references, fun facts, and more!
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Sources: 1. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. (n.d.). The Nightmare Before Christmas - Box Office. Wikipedia. 2. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. (n.d.). The Nightmare Before Christmas. Wikipedia. 3. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. (n.d...
2023-10-041h 55When U Wish Upon a PodcastEpisode 12 - Cinderella (1950)We're finally covering another classic Disney princess film! This time, it's Cinderella; not just the heroine of her own story, but also the reason that Walt Disney Studios, Disneyland, and Disney World exist today.
Listen to Christina and Joey talk about this fan-favorite movie, as well as chat about some Cinderella remakes, controversies, attractions, and more!
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Sources: 1. IMDb.com, Inc. (n.d.). Cinderella. IMDb.com. 2. IMDb.com, Inc. (n.d.). Cinderella (1950) Betty Lou Gerson: Narrator. IMDb.com. 3. IMD...
2023-09-201h 49When U Wish Upon a PodcastEpisode 11 - The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949)As the last of the many 1940's packaged films that weren't exactly blockbusters for The Walt Disney Studio, The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad has kind of stood the test of time with it's silly, obnoxious characters, outlandish storytelling, and classic Disney animation.
Listen to Christina and Joey go over the plot of the film, as well as talk about facts, controversies, Disney park attractions, and more!
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Sources: 1. Fandango (n.d.). THE ADVENTURES OF ICHABOD AND MR...
2023-09-061h 29When U Wish Upon a PodcastEpisode 10 - Melody Time (1948)Filled with clips that didn't exactly make the cut for Fantasia (1940), Melody Time is another 1940's Disney film, "packaged" to help the company continue to bring in the cash to keep the lights on in the midst of World War II.
With interesting characters like Pecos Bill, Johnny Appleseed, and Donald Duck, this movie definitely keeps it interesting....but interesting enough to consider it an underrated classic?
Listen to Christina and Joey chat about the movie, as well as some fun facts, controversies and their own ratings at the end!
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2023-08-231h 31When U Wish Upon a PodcastEpisode 9 - Fun and Fancy Free (1947)Quick! Name an adorable Disney bear! If you said Bongo, then WOW are you a true Disney fanatic because we sure had never heard of him. However we had seen the many memes that came out of the Mickey and the Beanstalk short a few years ago.
Listen to know more from Joey and Christina as they talk all about the 1947 packaged Disney film, Fun and Fancy Free! They'll list some cool movie facts, mention some lesser known controversies, and give their own thoughts on the film.
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Disney Reel to ReelStudio Shenanigans: The Reluctant Dragon (1941) (Part Two)Thought you'd learned enough about this hidden gem? Think again! We (Wyatt, Christina & Joey (@whenuwishuponapodcast)) have another two hours of information, laughs and surprises. And don't worry, we haven't forgotten the other half of the brand; this is the "queer" side of the coin.*Side Note* The Roger Edens anecdote is accurate, but it was attributed to the wrong movie. The anecdote derived from him observing sneak previews of 1939's Babes in Arms, not 1941's Babes on Broadway.You can find the...
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Disney Reel to ReelStudio Shenanigans: The Reluctant Dragon (1941) (Part One)Taking a two-week break from rankings, because, without a doubt, this deep delve lives up to the standard set at the beginning of this podcast. Podcasting buddies Christina & Joey (@whenuwishuponapodcast) join me (Wyatt) on this deep, deep, DEEP dive into all things Reluctant Dragon. The stories will surprise you, maybe even shock you... or at least, make you "shooketh."You can find the show @disreeltoreelpodcast and host Wyatt @goldenafternoon51 on Instagram!Feel free...
2023-07-291h 33When U Wish Upon a PodcastEpisode 8 - Make Mine Music (1946)Have you ever heard of two hats falling in love? Have you ever seen a whale sing opera? No? Then Make Mine Music is a must-watch for you!
This 1946 animated "packaged" film features several different animation styles and music genres, but is it enough to consider it an underrated Disney movie?
Listen to know more from Joey and Christina as they get into Make Mine Music movie facts, controversies, and give their thoughts on the film.
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2023-07-261h 28When U Wish Upon a PodcastEpisode 7 - The Three Caballeros (1945)¿Listos? Ready? Because we're flying right into another fun and festive film with Donald Duck, José Carioca, as well as some new characters like Panchito Pistolas!
The Three Caballeros premiered in 1945, and has remained a classic ever since! Listen to Joey and Christina chat about what went into making this movie, including some fun info about the characters and performers involved, controversies, themed Disney park attractions, and more!
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Sources: 1. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. (n.d.). The Three Caballeros...
2023-07-121h 24When U Wish Upon a PodcastEpisode 6 - Saludos Amigos (1942)A government-funded film to create ties with South America? Sound weird? It is, but it's also true.
Listen as we talk all about the 1942 animated film, Saludos Amigos, including what went into making this movie, fun facts, controversies, Disney park references, and more!
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Sources: 1. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). Saludos Amigos. IMDb.com. 2. Fandango (n.d.). Saludos Amigos. RottenTomatoes.com. 3. Disney (n.d.). ¡Saludos Amigos! Greeting Dock. Www.Tokyodisneyresort.jp. 4. Burke, C. (2020, January 8). Disney+ Censors...
2023-07-051h 20When U Wish Upon a PodcastEpisode 5 - Bambi (1942)When you think Bambi, do you smile and think of silly little forest animals, or do you cringe in the worst way at the thought of the inevitable tragedy that has defined this movie for generations?
Listen as we talk all about the 1942 animated movie, Bambi, including fun facts, controversies, Disney park references, and more!
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Sources: 1. Bruncati, D. (2020, September 9). Disney's 5 Most Expensive Animated Films (& The 5 Cheapest). 2. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). Bambi (1942). Box Office Mojo by IM...
2023-06-211h 23When U Wish Upon a PodcastEpisode 4 - Dumbo (1941)You've seen a dragonfly... you've seen a butterfly...but have you ever seen an elephant fly?!? Chances are, you have, considering Walt Disney Animation Studios' film, Dumbo (1941), is over 80 years old!
Join us we talk all about Dumbo (1940), a film that Walt Disney himself considered his favorite!
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Sources: 1. Martens, T. (2019, March 31). The original ‘Dumbo’ arguably was Disney’s most important blockbuster. 2. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). Dumbo (1941) Full Cast & Crew. IMDb. 3. O'Keefe, M. (n.d.). Disney’s ‘Dum...
2023-06-071h 16When U Wish Upon a PodcastEpisode 3 - Fantasia (1940)What do ostriches, hippos, elephants, and alligators have in common? Well they all know ballet, of course!
Listen as we talk all about Fantasia (1940), Walt Disney Animation Studios' third film, for the first time EVER! And be sure to stick around to hear our final ratings. We're anxious to know if you agree with us or not.
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Sources: 1. Litton, J. (2022, September 12). The Fantasia Controversy Disney Probably Doesn't Want You To Remember. 2. Susman, G. (2015, N...
2023-05-241h 34When U Wish Upon a PodcastEpisode 2 - Pinocchio (1940)Donkeys, cuckoo-clocks, and a ship-eating whale named Monstro; that's just a taste of what to expect from the 1940 Walt Disney animated film, Pinocchio.
We will also chat about some fun movie facts, the initial and current audience reception, Disney park attractions inspired by the story, as well as any controversies relating to the film. Be sure to stay until the end to hear our ratings. Will you agree or disagree with us?
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2023-05-101h 45When U Wish Upon a PodcastEpisode 1 - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was Walt Disney Animation Studio's first feature film that premiered in 1937.
Listen as we review this classic movie that has withstood the test of time. We also discuss some fun movie facts, the initial and current audience reception, Disney park attractions inspired by the story, as well as any controversies or hot topics attached to the film. Be sure to stay until the end to hear our ratings. Will you agree or disagree with Christina and Joey?
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2023-04-261h 31When U Wish Upon a PodcastIntro to When U Wish Upon A PodcastWelcome to When U Wish Upon A Podcast! We're Christina and Joey, a couple of newlyweds that love all things Disney; traveling to the parks, collecting pins, and watching the classics!
Join us as we watch a different Disney film, and discuss some fun facts, controversies, park attractions, and more, including our personal rating of these movies. We will be starting the podcast strong with Walt Disney Animation Studio films, and eventually get to Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, live action, remakes, etc.
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