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Our Favorite Disneyland Forward Possibilities – MOW #521
In this episode, we discuss possible development ideas for the Disneyland Resort in California, as stated by Disney on its Disneyland Forward website, http://www.disneylandforward.com. The Disneyland Forward project passed...
Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade & Disability Access Service – MOW #520
We discuss more Disney news! We lead off with the semi-confirmed rumor of the Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade being replaced by a DVC lounge in the Magic Kingdom. Also, we...
Tiana’s Poster, Avatar @ DL, & Iger’s Response to Epic Universe – MOW #519
We discuss the latest Disney news! We start with the official poster for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Then, we discuss Avatar at the Disneyland Resort. And, we conclude with Iger’s...
How Should Disney Respond to Epic Universe? – MOW #518
We discuss what Disney should do in response to Universal Epic Universe for episode #518. Now that we have “come home” after exploring Universal Epic Universe for the past...
Exploring How To Train Your Dragon-Isle of Berk – MOW #517
We conclude our series on Universal Epic Universe. For this episode, we explore the world of How To Train Your Dragon-Isle of Berk, where you can “take to the...
Exploring The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic – MOW #516
We continue our series on Universal Epic Universe. For this episode, we explore The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, where you can “explore international wizarding...
Exploring Super Nintendo World: Universal Epic Universe – MOW #515
We continue our series on Universal Epic Universe. For this episode, we explore Super Nintendo World, where you can ”step right into familiar locations and environments from the Mushroom...
Epic Universe: Exploring Dark Universe – MOW #514
We continue our series on Universal Epic Universe. For this episode, we explore the world of Dark Universe, “a world of myth and mystery where Universal’s classic monsters are...
Epic Universe: Exploring Celestial Park – MOW #513
We continue our series on Universal Epic Universe. For this episode, we explore the world of Celestial Park, the hub to the other worlds of Epic Universe. We explore...
Epic Digs at Disney – MOW #512
On January 30th, 2024, Universal released a video revealing a good bit of information on what to expect when Universal Epic Universe opens next year in 2025. Throughout this...
New 1900 Park Fare Characters – MOW #511
Walt Disney World has announced that 1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will reopen on April 10, 2024. We discuss what the Disney Parks Blog...
Least Favorite Disney E-Ticket Attraction – MOW #510
We discuss our least favorite Disney E-Ticket attraction. Now, it is not that we dislike these attractions, but rather these are our least favorite ones. We like so many...
Is the Disney Dining Plan Worth It? – MOW #509
With the return of the Disney Dining Plan in 2024, we once again ponder if it is worth it. We go through an exercise in which two of us...
Disney and Artificial Intelligence – MOW #508
Professor X joins us on this episode to discuss the history and the use of artificial intelligence in the Walt Disney Company! We also use chatGPT during our show...
Everything Coming to Disneyland in 2024 – MOW #507
For the third show of the new year, we remind you of all the new things coming to Disneyland for 2024. We discuss the return of Pixar Fest and...
Everything Coming to Walt Disney World in 2024 – MOW #506
For the second show of the new year, we remind you of all the new promotions and new things coming to Walt Disney World for 2024. We discuss the...
Apple Podcast Reviews: What Do You Think About Us? – MOW #505
As we begin the new year, we would like to pause for a sec to see how we are doing. To do so, we read some of our Apple...
Festival of the Holidays 2023 + New Epcot Stuff – MOW #504
As a follow-up to our Holiday Encore episode last week in which we discussed past Walt Disney World holiday celebrations, Rachel describes her experience with the Festival of the...
Holiday Episode Encore – MOWSE 12.20.2023
Welcome to this special edition of the Magic Our Way podcast. Given this busy time of final exams and Christmas preparation, we present an encore montage of previous holiday...
Kang: Should He Stay or Should He Go – MOW #503
Eli and Kevin discusses whether the Kang character should stay or can Marvel move on without Kang, an idea based off of a Vanity Fair article. If they drop...
Bad Behavior in the Disney Parks – MOW #502
Recent events enable us to continue our series on Bad Behavior in the Disney Parks. For this show, we discuss the “bathroom video voyeur,” John Stamos banned, and Mr....
Disney’s Wish: A Movie Review – MOW #501
We discuss Wish, the Walt Disney Animations Studios offering for the 2023 holiday season whose official date of release in the United States was on Wednesday, November 22, 2023....
500th Episode Extravaganza – MOW #500
It is our 500th episode extravaganza! Thank you so much to all the fans who have kept us going throughout the years. For this episode, we pull back the...
Never Have I Ever…but will: Disney Parks Edition – MOW #499
As we end our 400s and transition into the 500s, we reflect back to see what are the things we have not done yet in the Disney Parks. This...
Luminous, Mabrika Cove, and Party Food – MOW #498
Rachel discusses some travel related news items: Mabrika Cove and Serenity Bay on Disney’s new island, new Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas treats, and the Luminous preview. What are your...
The Best and Worst: Guest Interactions in the Disney Parks – MOW #497
We present stories of our best and worst guest interactions in the Disney parks. This is the first in a series of shows in which we discuss our best...
Imagineering Halloween for the Other 3 WDW Parks – MOW #496
It’s our Halloween Show for 2023! This year, we armchair imagineer Halloween events for the other three Walt Disney World parks. Plus, we discuss the Haunted Mansion Parlor bar...
Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana, Review – MOW #495
Special guest Eric, a long-time MOWican, discusses his first-hand experience of the new Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana attraction which just opened in Epcot. Plus, Rachel discusses some...
Tron & the Rideshare Conspiracy – MOW #494
Kevin had the opportunity to take a little side jaunt to Walt Disney World while he was down in Orlando for a convention. Hear Kevin discuss his first time...
Who Does Adulting Better: Disney or Universal? – MOW #493
Danny presents a question based on his and Eli’s last trip to Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando – Who Does Adulting Better: Disney or Universal? Universal says...
Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Treasure – MOW #492
Rachel discusses the Disney Treasure, Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship set to come online in 2024. Learn about the clues found in the treasure map as well as the...
Our Disney Journey: How the Fandom Began – MOW #491
While Danny and Eli are on vacation, Kevin and Rachel are joined by Kirk, aka Cajun Chavez y Chavez, and Keith, aka Professor X, to discuss how their fandom...
2023 Destination D23 Announcements – MOW #490
We discuss everything that came out of the Disney Parks, Experiences and Products presentation at the 2023 Destination D23 event over the weekend. Zootopia, Tropical Americas, Disney Treasure and...
5 Questions With A MOWican – MOW #489
Long-time MOWican “JP,” our California Consultant, joins us for 5 Questions with a MOWican where we ask him things like “What will happen to Critter Country?”, “Does Walt Disney...
Tiana’s Palace Menu & IP in Disney Restaurants – MOW #488
New Orleanians discuss the menu for Tiana’s Palace, the new restaurant opening in Disneyland in September 2023. Also, we wonder if IP in Disney Parks restaurants will be the...
5 Questions for the Avid Disney Parks Fan – MOW #487
Kevin plays inquisitor and presents 5 questions that every avid Disney parks fan should be able to answer off the top of their head. What were your answers to...
Rachel’s Disneyland Trip Report – MOW #486
Rachel presents her experience at the Disneyland Resort in California. Hear about Rogers the Musical, Magic Happens, Trader Sam’s, Oga’s Cantina, and much, much more! Thoughts? Let us know...
Really Bad Behavior on Disney Property – MOW #485
We present more stories of really Bad Behavior in the world of Disney, specifically bad behavior in the parks. For this show, we present the Bad Mousekeepers, the Raunchy...
Hatbox Ghost Placement & Haunted Mansion Review – MOW #484
In this episode, we review Disney’s Haunted Mansion (2023) movie. Plus, we discuss the latest news from Disney about the location(s) of the Hatbox Ghost in the Walt Disney...
Live Action Snow White – New Dwarfs Photos Emerge – MOW #483
Snow White, the planned live-action remake of the Academy Award-winning movie Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, is back in the news after unofficial photos of the seven, not...
Iger’s Contract Extended – MOW #482
The Disney board has unanimously approved a two-year extension for Bob Iger to remain as CEO of The Walt Disney Company. Originally, Iger was slated to step down towards...
Food & Wine, Corndogs, and Rachel’s Trip – MOW #481
We discuss the new offerings at the Food and Wine Festival and the new eatery at the Boardwalk, Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs. Plus, we wrap up Rachel’s mother/son trip...
Rachel’s Mother/Son WDW Trip – MOW #480
Rachel describes her June 2023 mother/son trip to Walt Disney World. Hear about finding Baymax in a blind box and their Crystal Palace experience. Ready to book a trip?...
Danny & Eli’s WDW Trip Report, Part 4 – MOW #479
We present the fourth and final part of Danny and Eli’s May 2023 Trip to Walt Disney World, where they reminisce about the Australian that wanted to party with...
Elemental: A Movie Review – MOW #478
We present a movie review of Elemental, Pixar’s latest offering for the summer 2023 blockbuster movie season. WARNING: spoilers ahead! What are your thoughts? Let us know at show@magicourway.com....
Danny & Eli’s WDW Trip Report, Part 3 – MOW #477
We present the third part of Danny and Eli’s May 2023 Trip to Walt Disney World when they got packed into a bus and experienced Disney H2O Glow After...
Dining Plan & Trip Report, Part 2 – MOW #476
Danny and Eli discuss day 2 of their May 2023 Trip to Walt Disney World when they rode Tron. Plus, Rachel discusses the return of the Disney Dining Plan....
Danny and Eli’s May 2023 WDW Trip: Day 1 – MOW #475
Danny and Eli discuss day 1 of their May 2023 Trip to Walt Disney World. Hear how a 20-year-old broke Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and how someone tried to give...
Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort – MOW #474
Rachel discusses her trip to Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort in South Carolina. Have you visited Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort? If so, let us know about your experience...
WDW Changes Coming in 2024 – MOW #473
We discuss the changes coming to Walt Disney World in 2024. Depending on how you view these changes may improve or worsen your next vacation to the Florida resort....
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Movie Review – MOW #472
We review the latest installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, released in the United States on Friday, May 5, 2023 as the next...
DeSantis Versus Disney: Round 2 – MOW #471
We discuss the recent events between DeSantis and Disney as of Sunday, April 30, 2023. On this show, we bring in Harry, the Magic Our Way legal consultant, to...
Celebrating Animal Kingdom’s 25th Anniversary – MOW #470
We celebrate Animal Kingdom’s 25th anniversary by playing a game with some trivia and history. Plus, Captain Cajun Chavez y Chavez Kirk stops by with some notes about our...
Mickey Views’ Prediction: New Orleans Street Replaces MK Frontierland – MOW #469
We discuss the YouTube Channel Mickey Views’ predictions of WDW Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland being replaced by a New Orleans street, a desert land beyond Big Thunder Mountain with Coco...
Quest for the Best: 3D Movie Attractions – MOW #468
We go on a quest to determine which 3D movie attraction at Walt Disney World is the best. We compare MuppetVision 3D, Mickey’s Philharmagic, and It’s Tough To Be...
DeSantis vs Disney + Would You Rather – MOW #467
We present the latest drama between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Walt Disney World. Plus, we introduce our version of Would You Rather: Disney Edition. Thoughts? Let us know...
Magic Their Way or Our Way: Lighthouse Point, Mary Poppins, AK’s 25th – MOW #466
We present the magic that Disney has planned and reveal the magic we would like to see, as in the things that would make us book a trip today....
Roberge’s Tron Lightcycle Run Review – MOW #465
We welcome the Roberges, Rachel and Josh, back to the show again to discuss Rachel’s experience on Tron Lightcycle Run at Walt Disney World. Are you looking forward to...
Saving the Halcyon & WDW’s Light Summer – MOW #464
We welcome the Roberges, Rachel and Josh, back to the show. Josh relates his experience on the Halcyon, and we discuss what could be done to save it. Then,...
Michael Maines: Disneyland’s Party Gras Parade – MOW #463
We happily welcome Mr. Michael Maines, a former Walt Disney Entertainment executive cast member, to the podcast. Mr. Maines tells us how his experience at New Orleans’ Mardi Gras...
Some More Bad Behavior on Disney Property – MOW #462
For this show, we present some more examples of bad behavior on Disney property. We have Mr. Two Beers, Mr. Proudfoot, The Intimate Officers, and Disneyland Protestors. What are your...
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania – MOW #461
We review the latest movie from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, released in the United States on Friday, February 17, 2023. What did you think...
Theming Wars: Maelstrom vs. Frozen Ever After – MOW #460
We present the next episode in our new series called Theming Wars, where we do our best to objectively determine which theme is better: the original or the new....
Theming Wars: Test Track vs. Test Track 2.0 – MOW #459
We present a new series called Theming Wars, where we do our best to determine which theme is objectively better: the original or the new. For this episode, we...
Best Park for Adults – MOW #458
What if you are traveling to the Disney parks with a group of adults sans kids? Each of us discusses what we think is the best park for adults....
That Peltz Stuff: Understanding the Situation – MOW #457
Creative minds attempt to understand business minds as we explore the Nelson Peltz versus the Disney Board of Directors situation. We examine the ask as well as Peltz’s criticisms....
Disney & Universal News: All In 1 Week! – MOW #456
Crazy news week! On the Disney side, we discuss park-hopping, parking fees, Genie+ ride photos, Tron, Tianas!, Happily Ever After, and Epcot Forever. On the Universal side, we discuss...
Play, Stay, & Dine Vacation Offer – MOW #455
In this show, Lee discusses the latest Walt Disney World vacation offer called Play, Stay, & Dine, Find out what’s included, what’s not included, what the cost is, and...
Rekindle Your Disney Love – MOW #454
Happy New Year, everyone! In light of everything happening in the Walt Disney Company as of late, we decided to focus on something positive and discuss ways to rekindle,...
Things Disney Could Eliminate – MOW #453
It’s time for a Magical a-Musings episode. On show #445, we discussed things that Disney could bring back; on this show, we discuss things that Disney could eliminate. These...
Game Night: Geek Out! Disney – MOW #452
It’s a MOWican game night: Geek Out! Disney. Listen as we take you through our gameplay and offer our thoughts on this board game. What were some of your...
Disney+, Genie+, & Space Mountain Changes – MOW #451
We discuss all the price and policy changes that took place recently: Disney+, Genie+, Space Mountain, and the price hikes for one-day tickets. What are your thoughts? Let us...
Bob Iger: The First Two Weeks – MOW #450
For this show, we look at Bob Iger’s first two weeks as CEO of The Walt Disney Company, from Sunday, November 20, 2022, to Saturday, December 3, 2022. What...
Even More Bad Behavior on Disney Property – MOW #449
For this show, we present even more examples of bad behavior on Disney property. We have Mr. Baica No Bother, The Animal Kingdom Asia Slapdown, The Philharmagic Brawl, and...
Bob Iger Re-Takes Control of Disney – MOW #448
We discuss the big news that hit during Thanksgiving Week 2022: Bob Chapek was removed as CEO, and Bob Iger retook control of the Walt Disney Company on Sunday,...
A Very Special Interview – MOWSE #07
Welcome to this special edition of the Magic Our Way podcast. In preparation for our thoughts on MOW #448 where we discuss Chapek’s removal and Iger’s reinstallment, we wanted...
When Iger Stepped Down & Chapek Took Over – MOWSE #06
Welcome to this special edition of the Magic Our Way podcast. In preparation for our thoughts on MOW #448 where we discuss Chapek’s removal and Iger’s reinstallment, we wanted...
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – MOW #447
We discuss the latest movie of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The first half is the non-spoiler discussion and the second half is the spoiler-filled discussion...
Kevin’s Jaunt to WDW – MOW #446
We discuss Kevin’s recent jaunt to Walt Disney World over Halloween weekend. Plus, we have some announcements, and we honor Alice Davis. What do you think about Boma? What...
What We Wish Disney Would Bring Back – MOW #445
We discuss things we wish The Walt Disney Company would bring back. It’s a Magical a-Musings show! What do you wish Disney would bring back? Let us know at...
Ray Bradbury & Disneyland’s Halloween Tree – MOW #444
We discuss Ray Bradbury’s relationship with Walt Disney and Disneyland’s Halloween Tree. It’s our 2022 Halloween Show! Have you seen the Halloween Tree? What about the trees on the...
Disney Genie Changes & She-Hulk Finale – MOW #443
We discuss the latest Disney price hikes and Marvel’s She-Hulk season finale. Will you pay for Genie+ now? How did you feel about the She-Hulk finale? Let us know...
Things You Hate Doing After Returning From A Disney Trip – MOW #442
We discuss the things we hate doing after we have returned from a Disney vacation. Plus, we discuss the recent menu changes at The Hollywood Brown Derby at Walt...
Lee’s VIP Tour – MOW #441
Lee discusses his experience with a Disney plaid during his VIP tour at Walt Disney World. Have you ever done one of these tours with the plaids? Thoughts? Let...
For the Love of Figment – MOW #440
Do you have to love Figment to be considered a Disney fan? Why do people love Figment? We continue a discussion of a question posed by Lee in the...
MORE WDW Trip Planning for a DL Veteran – MOW #439
We continue to help a long-time MOWican and Disneyland veteran plan her family’s trip to WDW. Listen to part 1 on show #437. What suggestions would you have made?...
D23 Expo 2002 Parks, Experiences, and Products – MOW #438
We discuss all stateside announcements revealed during the A Boundless Future: Disney Parks, Experiences and Products presentation at the D23 Expo 2022 on Sunday, September 11th. What did you...
WDW Trip Planning for a DL Veteran – MOW #437
We help a long-time MOWican and Disneyland veteran plan her family’s trip to WDW. What suggestions would you have made? Let us know at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always...
Retheming Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster – MOW #436
Inspired by Disneyland Paris, we discuss our thoughts on retheming Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster in Walt Disney World. How would you retheme Walt Disney World’s Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster?...
Disneyland Paris: Downs on the Grounds – MOW #435
Downs on the Grounds (Stephen and Sarah) discuss their trip to Disneyland Paris. Listen to what they ate, drank, and experienced. Have you ever visited Disneyland Paris? Let us...
Kevin’s Trip: Disney Magic and the Bathroom Crisis – MOW #434
Kevin discusses some Disney magic that his family encountered and the crisis in the Seas with Nemo and Friends bathroom. This is Kevin’s July 2022 Walt Disney World trip...
Kevin’s Trip: Disney Dining and Typhoon Lagoon – MOW #433
Kevin discusses his first experiences at some new restaurants and his first experience at Typhoon Lagoon. This is Kevin’s July 2022 Walt Disney World trip report: part 2 of...
Kevin’s Trip: Cosmic Rewind and Disney Genie – MOW #432
Kevin discusses his first experience riding Cosmic Rewind and using the Disney Genie/Lightning Lane system. This is Kevin’s July 2022 Walt Disney World trip report: part 1 of 3!...
Disney/Marvel Announcements From SDCC 2022– MOW #431
We discuss all the Disney/Marvel announcements that were made during the 2022 San Diego Comic-Con. What are your thoughts on Phase 5 and beyond? Let us know at show@magicourway.com....
Disney Characters You Can’t Stand – MOW #430
It’s time for another Magic Our Way HOT TAKE! Each of us presents three Disney characters that we can’t stand. What characters can you not stand? Let us know...
Thor: Love and Thunder Movie Review – MOW #429
We discuss Thor: Love and Thunder, the latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which was released on July 8, 2022, in the United States of America. What are...
Did You Know-tice? Hollywood Studios, Part 10: Sunset Boulevard, The Right Side – MOW #428
For this episode, we discuss Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Sunset Boulevard – The Right Side. This show is part of the Did You Know-tice series where we give you some...
Things We Refuse To Do In The Parks – MOW #427
For this episode, we each give 3 things that we refuse to do in the parks regardless of the fact that everyone else is doing it. What did you...
Star Wars Inquisitors: 5 Facts – MOW #426
For this episode, Kevin gives us a better understanding of the Star Wars Inquisitors. Plus, we discuss the news of Guy Ritchie directing Hercules and the Buzz Lightyear face...
Did You Know-tice? Hollywood Studios, Part 9: Sunset Boulevard, The Left Side – MOW #425
Eli describes to us 5 things to know about Ms. Marvel from the comics to help us prepare for the Disney+ series that begins on June 8, 2022. What...