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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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?...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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....

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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?...

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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...

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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...

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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?...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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!...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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5 Things About Ms. Marvel from the Comics – MOW #424

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...

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Genie+ Changes – MOW #423

We discuss the upcoming change to Genie+: advanced purchase is no longer available beginning on June 8, 2022. What does this change mean for you? Why make this change...

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I attribute my Disney fandom to my parents, specifically my mother. When we lived in New York City, my parents brought me down to Walt Disney World when I was one year old, and then every year after that. This was an easy adventure for my parents as there was only one park at the time. The trek became more accessible when we relocated to New Orleans. I traveled to Walt Disney World almost every year, whether with my parents, as part of a band trip, or with friends. I was a fan and would collect all things Disney, from park maps and park tickets to brochures procured from the Florida welcome center or the Okahumpka Service Plaza on the Florida Turnpike. Then, one day while I was in high school, my friend, David, bought me a used copy of Steve Birnbaum’s Walt Disney World Guide from my high school’s Christmas Bizarre. From this point on, my obsession exploded as I discovered the world of Disney-related literature. With this new resource and the dawn of the Internet and Disney-related newsgroups, I began acquiring as much knowledge as possible.

I entered the world of podcasting in 2005 when I discovered that my fellow bandmates had a podcast of their own, The Big Easy Trickbag. From here, I found the world of Disney podcasts. In reality, I was podcasting before the medium even existed, privately for myself. I started reading the WDW park guidebooks into a tape recorder word for word. This eventually grew into me doing a pseudo-news show. My tape recorder would document my travels with my friends on band trips. 

I attribute my leap into podcasting to two individuals who hail from New Jersey: well-known Disney trivia guru and podcasting veteran Lou Mongello and director and podcaster Kevin Smith. I started listening to Kevin Smith’s show, Smodcast and saw how much fun he and his friend, Scott Mosier, were having while recording the show. Several times on this particular podcast, Kevin Smith would break down how easy it was to begin in this medium. Lou Mongello’s positive and constant embodiment of the phrase “keep moving forward” gave me the impetus to pursue this podcasting venture. You see, I have always had a desire to work for the company and be part of something that brings so much joy to people daily. But, that path has never been presented to me yet. Podcasting, however, was very accessible to him. I discovered that my friend, Danny, also had a Disney obsession, and the rest is what you are witnessing before you.

I entertain the masses as a professional musician when I am not podcasting. I have played and recorded with several bands, but I am primarily a freelance musician. I have played numerous events around the New Orleans metropolitan area and the Gulf Coast as a freelancer. I have worked for several Broadway tours that have come through such as Wicked, Mary Poppins, and Shrek the Musical; for several performing acts on the Gulf Coast such as Johnny Mathis, Jerry Lewis, Frank Sinatra Jr., and Regis Philbin; and for several local musical production companies such the New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts and the Jefferson Performing Arts Society; and for the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra as an extra musician. On a national level, Kevin worked for the Music Box Company on the 1st National Tour of the Phantom of the Opera as a substitute musician until its closure. Kevin was raised a New Orleanian and is a fierce advocate for its culture. LAISSEZ LES BON TEMPS ROULE!