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Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

enNovember 15, 2017

The Make Mine Magic Podcast 115: Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

This week's episode of The Make Mine Magic Podcast includes discussion of Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween, and the following: the dates, costumes, the rules, the discounts, the parades, the characters, candy, the crowds, the rides, the food, Hocus Pocus, and Alexa's strange accusations about Oswald the Lucky Rabbit.

The Make Mine Magic Podcast features Jenn and Glenn Walker talking about Disney, parks, movies, travel advice, characters, Marvel, Star Wars, Studio Ghibli, etc., if it’s Disney, it’s fair game.

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MMM on Disney Bounding

The Make Mine Magic Podcast on Twitter

Splitsville in Downtown Disney

enOctober 20, 2017

The Make Mine Magic Podcast 114: Splitsville

This week's episode of The Make Mine Magic Podcast includes discussion of Splitsville in Downtown Disney, with friend and special guest, David Smith. Discussion includes the following: reservations, the pricing, the customer service, the architecture, the scoring, the food, the fries, the perils of bowling while eating, the advancements, courtesy, accessories, the see-through pin loader, and closing time.

The Make Mine Magic Podcast features Jenn and Glenn Walker talking about Disney, parks, movies, travel advice, characters, Marvel, Star Wars, Studio Ghibli, etc., if it’s Disney, it’s fair game.

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Splitsville

French Fry Diary

The Make Mine Magic Podcast on Twitter

The Make Mine Magic Podcast Twitter

enOctober 05, 2017

The Make Mine Magic Podcast 113: Vanellope's Sweets and Treats

This week's episode of The Make Mine Magic Podcast includes discussion of Vanellope's Sweets and Treats on board the Disney Cruise, including the following: the characters, the menu, the goodies, the cost, and all the sweet perks. Mmmmm… And what do you want to name the new ships?

The Make Mine Magic Podcast features Jenn and Glenn Walker talking about Disney, parks, movies, travel advice, characters, Marvel, Star Wars, Studio Ghibli, etc., if it’s Disney, it’s fair game.

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The Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue

enSeptember 26, 2017

The Make Mine Magic Podcast 112: The Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue

This week's episode of The Make Mine Magic Podcast includes discussion of our dinner at the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue, including the following: Jenn's first time there, Glenn's first time there, reservations, the food, the difference between just buckets and buckets on tables, the show, the music, audience participation, customer service, and the prices.

The Make Mine Magic Podcast features Jenn and Glenn Walker talking about Disney, parks, movies, travel advice, characters, Marvel, Star Wars, Studio Ghibli, etc., if it’s Disney, it’s fair game.

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The Make Mine Magic Podcast on Twitter

enSeptember 14, 2017

The Make Mine Magic Podcast 111: Animal Kingdom Trip Report 2017

This week's episode of The Make Mine Magic Podcast includes discussion of our August 2017 trip to Animal Kingdom, and the following: Dino-Land, Dinosaur (the ride and the movie), Tusker House, Jungle Juice, the Tam Tam Drummers of Harambe, cooling towels, Pocahontas, It's Tough to Be a Bug!, Flights of Wonder, the Harambe Market, the Kilimanjaro Safari, and the Wild Africa Trek.

The Make Mine Magic Podcast features Jenn and Glenn Walker talking about Disney, parks, movies, travel advice, characters, Marvel, Star Wars, Studio Ghibli, etc., if it’s Disney, it’s fair game.

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Animal Kingdom commercial

Glenn on the Silverball Museum

enAugust 30, 2017

The Make Mine Magic Podcast 110: Farewell Attractions

This week's episode of The Make Mine Magic Podcast includes discussion of Ellen's Energy Adventure/Universe of Energy, Disney Quest, Alien Encounter, and the much-loved Great Movie Ride, all attractions that have either gone away, or are on their way out – what we loved about them, what could have been done better, their history, and what might be replacing them in the parks. Also, we talk about the butterfly effect, Aliens on rides, Stitch's Great Escape, arcades, the Silverball Museum, and Alex Trebek as Doctor Doom.

The Make Mine Magic Podcast features Jenn and Glenn Walker talking about Disney, parks, movies, travel advice, characters, Marvel, Star Wars, Studio Ghibli, etc., if it’s Disney, it’s fair game.

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Glenn's review of Marvel's Doctor Strange

enAugust 08, 2017

The Make Mine Magic Podcast 109: Doctor Strange

This week's episode of The Make Mine Magic Podcast includes discussion of Marvel's Doctor Strange - the movie, the music, the comics, the origins, the casting, the effects, the arsenal, Michael Giacchino, a brief history of Marvel Comics, Steve Ditko, Baron Mordo, Benedict Cumberbatch, Inception, the Avengers/Defenders War, Thing Rings, and the dread Dormammu.

The Make Mine Magic Podcast features Jenn and Glenn Walker talking about Disney, parks, movies, travel advice, characters, Marvel, Star Wars, Studio Ghibli, etc., if it’s Disney, it’s fair game.

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The GAR! Podcast on Doctor Strange and Steve Ditko

Glenn on the Avengers/Defenders War

Glenn's review of the animated Doctor Strange

Glenn on "Twin Peaks" in 2012

Glenn on the return of "Twin Peaks"

…and the book that changed Glenn's mind about "Twin Peaks"

"The Lion Guard" on Disney Junior

enAugust 01, 2017

The Make Mine Magic Podcast 108: The Lion Guard

This week's episode of The Make Mine Magic Podcast includes discussion of "The Lion Guard," including the show, the characters, the origins, the actors, the music, crocodiles, zuka zama, lion super powers, Return of the Roar, "It's Unbungalievable," the circle of life, and being a kid again.

The Make Mine Magic Podcast features Jenn and Glenn Walker talking about Disney, parks, movies, travel advice, characters, Marvel, Star Wars, Studio Ghibli, etc., if it’s Disney, it’s fair game.

Links:

The GAR! Podcast

Glenn's "Young Justice" reviews

Glenn's reviews of "Guardians of the Galaxy"

Glenn's reviews of "Rocket and Groot

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enJuly 26, 2017

The Make Mine Magic Podcast 107: Don't Stop the Omni-Mover!

This week's episode of The Make Mine Magic Podcast includes discussion of the omni-mover rides and where you might want them to stop, if they have to stop, featuring Journey the band, the Journey of the Little Mermaid, the Haunted Mansion, Peter Pan's Flight, the Tomorrowland Transit Authority, the Great Movie Ride, Kilimanjaro Safari, Spaceship Earth, The Seas with Nemo and Friends, Frozen, Journey into Imagination, and more.

The Make Mine Magic Podcast features Jenn and Glenn Walker talking about Disney, parks, movies, travel advice, characters, Marvel, Star Wars, Studio Ghibli, etc., if it’s Disney, it’s fair game.

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Peter David's Disney Heroines Roundtable

enJune 05, 2017

The Make Mine Magic Podcast 106: Fireworks Dessert Party

This week's episode of The Make Mine Magic Podcast includes discussion of the new Happily Ever After fireworks show, the Tomorrowland Terrace Fireworks Dessert Party, bathroom ice cream, the Ferrytale Cruise, Tinker Bell, FastPasses, and The Journey of the Little Mermaid.

The Make Mine Magic Podcast features Jenn and Glenn Walker talking about Disney, parks, movies, travel advice, characters, Marvel, Star Wars, Studio Ghibli, etc., if it’s Disney, it’s fair game.

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DIS Unplugged

Categories:

parks, magic kingdom, fireworks, dining, florida, film, rides, podcasts, stage, princesses, star wars,

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enMay 23, 2017

The Make Mine Magic Podcast 105: Florida!

This week's episode of The Make Mine Magic Podcast includes discussion of Florida, our journey to the Sunshine State, the whole shebang of moving closer to Disney, and how it's different living so close to Disney, including parking and transportation.

The Make Mine Magic Podcast features Jenn and Glenn Walker talking about Disney, parks, movies, travel advice, characters, Marvel, Star Wars, Studio Ghibli, etc., if it’s Disney, it’s fair game.

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Glenn's review of Moana

enApril 22, 2017

The Make Mine Magic Podcast 104: Moana

This week's episode of The Make Mine Magic Podcast includes discussion of the animated feature film Moana, and the following:

You're Welcome / Oscar music / intro / hip hop and rap / the Hamilton connection / official spoiler warning / Florida hiatus / Moana / Oscar noms / Disney Princess / the story / Gramma Tala / Maui and mythology / the visuals / mini-Maui and other ink / sidekicks / The Rock / the rest of the cast / whole lotta pig / the music / monsters / formulas / mark of anticipation / ratings / the cruise test / closing /

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"Supervillain" by Nicole Scherzinger

"You're Welcome" by The Rock

Biff bam Pop's Holiday Gift Guide on Dick Cavett

enFebruary 12, 2017

The Make Mine Magic Podcast 103: The 2016 TCM Classic Cruise

This week's episode of The Make Mine Magic Podcast includes discussion of the 2016 TCM Classic Cruise, and the following:

live on location intro / the last TCM Classic Cruise / the movie count / in-room movies / the Aqua Duck / TCM folks / Jenn doesn't like film noir / Glenn explains film noir / Strait-Jacket / Diane Baker's acting class / movie venues / An American in Paris / Beaux Arts / fireworks / the Star Wars guys on 20, 000 Leagues / Dick Cavett / Harold Lloyd / Jerry Lewis / old and new friends / characters and kids / Chip and Dale / Palo / Tiggers don't like arugula / the talent show, wow / closing /

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2016 TCM Classic Cruise

Palo at French Fry Diary

MMM on the previous family cruise

enDecember 19, 2016

The Make Mine Magic Podcast 102: Family Cruise 2016

This week's episode of The Make Mine Magic Podcast includes discussion of the following:

long boat horn intro / family return / favorite ships / itinerary / The Amazing Race / Land of the Lost / prizes and lunch / rum / new friends and restaurants / Animator's Palate / Palo / why it's worth it / just ask / crew and waitstaff / stage tour / Pete's Dragon old and new / Shelley Winters / midnight movie / other ports / aqua-stuff / turtles / kids and teen clubs / other onboard activities / adjoining rooms and verandas / next cruises / closing / The Biff Bam Pop! Podcast Network /

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MMM on Captain America: Civil War

Glenn on Captain America: Civil War

Glenn on Pete's Dragon 2016

Glenn on Pete's Dragon 1977

Captain America: Civil War on MMM

enNovember 07, 2016

The Make Mine Magic Podcast 101: Ask Us Anything, Part Two

This week's episode of The Make Mine Magic Podcast concludes our Ask Us Anything discussion for our one hundredth episode celebration, and includes the following:

Hundred Acre Wood / intro / Glenn's first time at WDW / Glenn's non-trip / Disney TV / differing Disney tacts / Caribbean Beach / moving / best Marvel movie / Thor / Jenn's first WDW trip / memories of Sunday night Disney / missed rides of the past / Journey into Imagination / If You Had Wings / Alien Encounter / Stitch and Batman / best fries in Disney / favorite characters / Castle in the Sky / Lando Calrissian / muppets / favorite mountains / favorite podcasts / Jenn hums Girl from Ipenema / favorite snacks / Club Cool / ice cream / closing /

Links:

Glenn's review of Thor

Glenn's review of Thor: The Dark World

Tickets on MMM

French Fry Diary

Cookes of Dublin at FFD

Raglan Road at FFD

Glenn's "Agent Carter" reviews

Glenn's review of Ponyo

Sarah's review of Kiki's Delivery Service

Creations of Chaos at Biff Bam Pop!

You Must Remember This

Robin Renee

The Shadow Fan's Podcast

Sarah's Creations of Chaos at Biff Bam Pop!

enAugust 15, 2016

The Make Mine Magic Podcast 100: Ask Us Anything

This week's 100th episode of The Make Mine Magic Podcast includes discussion of the following:

electric intro / The Main Street Electrical Parade / ask us anything / Sarah rocks / Journey resort / Wreck-It Ralph restaurant / fab five fast food / animation interaction attraction / Brave ride / Marvel resort / Disney bounding / GAR! / towel animals / guests and scheduling / video / Glenn hums badly (really badly) / you never forget your first time / Jenn sings (well) / closing /

Links:

GAR 100

Sarah's blog

The GAR! Podcast

South Jersey Writers' Group

Rich Voza

Audacious Eleven Podcast

MMM on American Experience: Walt Disney 1

enJuly 18, 2016

The Make Mine Magic Podcast 98: Walt Disney on American Experience 2

This week's episode of The Make Mine Magic Podcast includes discussion of the following:

American Experience / late intro / cliffhanger / the strike / product of his time / Roy Disney / grudges / the first five and house style / UPA / Song of the South / friendly witness / live action and nature films / trains / Disneyland / Davy Crockett / park disaster / branding / Mary Poppins / EPCOT / cancer / rating / more American Experience / engineering / closing /

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MMM on Saving Mr. Banks

Glenn's reviews of "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."

enMay 17, 2016

The Make Mine Magic Podcast 99: Captain America: Civil War

This week's episode of The Make Mine Magic Podcast includes discussion of the film Captain America: Civil War, and the following:

War intro / Captain America: Civil War / spoiler warning / Civil War the comic series / battle lines / Clor / heroes out of control / Crossbones / Black Widow kicks ass / frenetic 3D / Black Widow solo film / the Scarlet Witch / Wakanda / the Black Panther / Falcon and Redwing / why Black Panther is cool / the Sokovia Accords / Bucky and Winter Soldier / Agent Carter / choosing sides / hot Aunt May / Spider-Man / GIANT MAN! / Baron Zemo and the final conflict / resolution / Thanos / end credit sequences / Homecoming / pros and cons and ratings / where was Thor and the Hulk? / guns and roses / juggling characters / closing /

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Glenn's reviews of "Marvel's Agent Carter"

Glenn's reviews of "Jessica Jones"

enMay 07, 2016

The Make Mine Magic Podcast 97: Disney Night on Dancing with the Stars

This week's episode of The Make Mine Magic Podcast includes discussion of Disney Night on "Dancing with the Stars," and the following:

cha-cha intro / Dancing with the Stars / Bindi Irwin / last season / Bottle-Full House / the contestants / Disney Night / name the Seven Dwarfs / Antonio and Sharna / the judges / the prize / Gary Busey / Marla and Tony / Ariel / the scoring / Nyle and Peta / Doug and Karina / Kim and Sasha / bungle in the jungle / dolphin dive / Jodie and Keo and Gazelle / glitch / Von and Witney / fart jokes / Val and Ginger / glow with the show ears / Wanya and Lindsey / disco Mufasa / Paige and Mark / jeopardy and the rules / spoiler warning / Full House vs. Facts of Life / who's gonna win / high tech characters / the set / winners / closing /

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"Dancing with the Stars"