Talking Disney Magic

Adam Bankhurst
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Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only discuss the latest news from Disney, Disney Parks, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also rank and review a Disney or Pixar film each and every week.

  1. MAY 14

    Jungle Book 2, Ranked and Reviewed

    Welcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Disney Parks, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also rank and review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! This week, we are so excited to be ranking and reviewing Jungle Book 2! Join us as we talk about this sequel that is almost 40 years in the making and was one we didn't even realize was in theaters! Oh, and wait until you hear how stacked the voice cast was! Next week, we are going to be ranking and reviewing Big Hero 6 with WDW Magazine's Danny Shuster, so be sure to get your reviews, favorite moments, questions, and more in as well to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com! Oh, and you can check out our current rankings of all the films we've reviewed right here and our list of upcoming films we'll be ranking and reviewing on Talking Disney Magic! Lastly, We'd love you to join our Discord so YOU can talk Disney magic with us: https://discord.gg/QXSMsNmcXE Timestamps: 3:41 – Jungle Book 2 Intro and Initial Impressions 14:49 – What Jungle Book 3 Could Have Been 22:11 – Jungle Book 2 Recap 40:01 – Ranking Jungle Book 2 Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon

    56 min

  2. MAY 8 ·  BONUS

    Experiencing Disney and Make-A-Wish's Wishes Assemble Event at Disneyland for Nearly 40 Amazing Kids

    Welcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Disney Parks, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also rank and review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! For this special bonus episode, the crew discuss Adam's visit to Disneyland, where he was invited to experience Disney and Make-A-Wish's Wishes Assemble Event that made the dreams come true of nearly 40 amazing Make-A-Wish kids, ranging from meeting Spider-Man and Cinderella to hanging out with Mr. Beast, Dude Perfect, and Clix, and much more. If you'd like to get involved, head over to wish.org/Disney to learn more about fundraising or volunteering, nominating a deserving kid, donating, or even entering the 'Win a Magical VIP Weekend' sweepstakes that can send you to the global premiere of Avengers: Doomsday, get you a VIP tour of Disneyland, a trip to Walt Disney's apartment there, and even a two-night stay in The Pirates of the Caribbean Suite at the Disneyland Hotel. Next week, we are going to be ranking and reviewing Jungle Book 2, so be sure to get your reviews, favorite moments, questions, and more in as well to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com! Oh, and you can check out our current rankings of all the films we've reviewed right here and our list of upcoming films we'll be ranking and reviewing on Talking Disney Magic! Lastly, We'd love you to join our Discord so YOU can talk Disney magic with us: https://discord.gg/QXSMsNmcXE Timestamps: 1:10 – Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro Really Impressed Adam 2:54 – What Wishes Were Granted During Disney Week of Wishes? 11:24 – Full Circle Make-A-Wish Moment 14:14 – A Huge Marvel Avengers Party Just for the Make-A-Wish Kids Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon

    19 min

  3. MAY 8

    Jungle Book, Ranked and Reviewed + Adam Visited Star Wars' Original Timeline Era at Disneyland's Galaxy's Edge

    Welcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Disney Parks, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also rank and review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! This week, we are so excited to be ranking and reviewing Jungle Book! Join us as we talk about Walt Disney's last film before he passed away, how it features some truly incredible moments and animations, and much more. We also chat about Adam's visit to Disneyland's Galaxy's Edge to experience the original Star Wars Trilogy timeline! Next week, we are going to be ranking and reviewing Jungle Book 2, so be sure to get your reviews, favorite moments, questions, and more in as well to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com! Oh, and you can check out our current rankings of all the films we've reviewed right here and our list of upcoming films we'll be ranking and reviewing on Talking Disney Magic! Lastly, We'd love you to join our Discord so YOU can talk Disney magic with us: https://discord.gg/QXSMsNmcXE Links: Disney and Make-A-Wish Assembled For an Avengers-Themed Event at Disneyland That Granted the Wishes of 40 Amazing Kids Timestamps: 3:02 – Adam Visited Disneyland's Galaxy's Trilogy to Experience the Original  Trilogy Timeline 9:35 – Jungle Book Intro and Initial Impressions 10:29 – Jungle Book Was Walt Disney's Last Movie Before He Passed Away 23:07 – Jungle Book Recap 36:11 – Ranking Jungle Book Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon

    52 min

  4. MAY 8

    The Good Dinosaur, Ranked and Reviewed

    Welcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Disney Parks, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also rank and review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! This week, we are so excited to be ranking and reviewing The Good Dinosaur, a film that is underloved and means a great deal to Adam! Join us as we talk about its place in the Disney pantheon, why it has a really wonderful mix of emotional moment and intense peril, and much more. Next week, we are going to be ranking and reviewing Jungle Book, so be sure to get your reviews, favorite moments, questions, and more in as well to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com! Oh, and you can check out our current rankings of all the films we've reviewed right here and our list of upcoming films we'll be ranking and reviewing on Talking Disney Magic! Lastly, We'd love you to join our Discord so YOU can talk Disney magic with us: https://discord.gg/QXSMsNmcXE Links: Disney and Make-A-Wish Assembled For an Avengers-Themed Event at Disneyland That Granted the Wishes of 40 Amazing Kids Cinderella / Make-A-Wish Video! Timestamps: 1:55 – Adam Is Going to Disneyland for the Wishes Assemble Event with Make-A-Wish! 6:51- The Good Dinosaur Intro and Initial Impressions 21:47 – Making Of The Good Dinosaur 26:34 – The Good Dinosaur Recap 53:23 – Ranking The Good Dinosaur Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon

    1 hr

  5. APR 23

    Mary Poppins, Ranked and Reviewed + Avengers: Doomsday and CinemaCon News

    Welcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Disney Parks, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also rank and review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! This week, we are so excited to be ranking and reviewing Mary Poppins! Join us as we talk about this classic film that has so many iconic moments, an incredible making of story, and why it just brings a smile to our faces. Next week, we are going to be ranking and reviewing The Good Dinosasur, so be sure to get your reviews, favorite moments, questions, and more in as well to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com! Oh, and you can check out our current rankings of all the films we've reviewed right here and our list of upcoming films we'll be ranking and reviewing on Talking Disney Magic! Lastly, We'd love you to join our Discord so YOU can talk Disney magic with us: https://discord.gg/QXSMsNmcXE Links: Ted Lasso x Julie Andrew Scene! - https://youtube.com/shorts/BndDWzHOZ_0?si=PN367yJNzWewr4RQ Timestamps: 2:58 – The Biggest Disney News Out of CinemaCon 2026 (Avengers: Doomsday, Hexed, Toy Story 5, Moana Live-Action, and More) 9:50 – Disney Stores Are Coming Back?! 11:25 – New Details Revealed for Walt Disney World's Lakeshore Lodge! 12:40 – Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Opening Date Revealed! 13:55 – Mary Poppins Intro and Initial Impressions 20:00 – The Amazing Story of Feed the Birds 26:03 – Mary Poppins Recap 45:02 – Ranking Mary Poppins Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon

    56 min

  6. APR 20

    The Sword in the Stone, Ranked and Reviewed

    Welcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Disney Parks, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also rank and review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! This week, we are so excited to be ranking and reviewing The Sword in the Stone! Join us as we talk about Walt Disney's last film before he passed away, how it holds up, if Arthur is worthy of being king, and so much more! Next week, we are going to be ranking and reviewing Mary Poppins so be sure to get your reviews, favorite moments, questions, and more in as well to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com! Oh, and you can check out our current rankings of all the films we've reviewed right here and our list of upcoming films we'll be ranking and reviewing on Talking Disney Magic! Lastly, We'd love you to join our Discord so YOU can talk Disney magic with us: https://discord.gg/QXSMsNmcXE Links: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/06/science/moon-crater-carroll-reid-wiseman.html Timestamps: 2:41 – Disney Has Its First Layoffs Under CEO Josh D'Amaro 7:08 – Will There Be an Avatar 4 and 5? 11:54 – The Sword in the Stone Into and Initial Impressions 23:47 – The Sword in the Stone Recap 41:35 – Ranking The Sword in the Stone Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon

    50 min

  7. MAR 19

    Inside Out, Ranked and Reviewed + We Met Olaf at Walt Disney Imagineering!

    Welcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Disney Parks, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also rank and review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! This week, we are so excited to be ranking and reviewing Pixar's Inside Out! Join us as we talk about the emotional roller coaster this film takes us on, why it features a bonafide hall of famer, and why it holds up all these years later. We also chat about the start of the reign of The Walt Disney Company CEO Josh D'Amaro and how we/IGN got to meet Olaf at Walt Disney Imagineering! Next week, we are going to be ranking and reviewing The Sword in the Stone, so be sure to get your reviews, favorite moments, questions, and more in as well to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com! Oh, and you can check out our current rankings of all the films we've reviewed right here and our list of upcoming films we'll be ranking and reviewing on Talking Disney Magic! Lastly, We'd love you to join our Discord so YOU can talk Disney magic with us: https://discord.gg/QXSMsNmcXE Links: We Met Frozen's Oalf at Walt Disney Imagineering and Caught a Glimpse of the Future of Immersive Entertainment at Disney Parks Timestamps: 2:24 – The Reign of The Walt Disney Company CEO Josh D'Amaro Has Begun! 6:28 – We Met the Next-Generation Robotic Figure of Olaf at Walt Disney Imagineering! 14:16 – Inside Out Intro and Initial Impressions 28:46 – A New Hall of Fame Nominee Arrives! 35:37 – Making Of Stories of Inside Out 37:15 – Inside Out Recap 56:54 – Ranking Inside Out Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon

    1h 6m

  8. MAR 14 ·  BONUS

    Revisiting Inside Out 2 (Our Second Episode Ever!) Before We Rank and Review Inside Out!

    Welcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Disney Parks, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also rank and review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! This week, we are so excited to be walking down memory lane to revist Inside Out 2, which was our second episode ever! We are ranking and reviewing Inside Out next week and wanted to bring this back to give our top level thoughts and ensure both of these films are together when you are searching for them years down the road!  As we mentioned, we are going to be ranking and reviewing Inside Out next week, so be sure to get your reviews, favorite moments, questions, and more in as well about the original and even the sequel to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com! Oh, and you can check out our current rankings of all the films we've reviewed right here and our list of upcoming films we'll be ranking and reviewing on Talking Disney Magic! We're also so proud to be partnering with with our friends at WDW Magazine and DLR Magazine to offer a special 10% discount on an Annual Print Membership (2 Issues Per Year + 1 Wall Calendar) or Semi-Annual Print Membership for their brand-new DCL Magazine by using the code TALKING. Lastly, We'd love you to join our Discord so YOU can talk Disney magic with us: https://discord.gg/QXSMsNmcXE Timestamps: 0:00 - Present Day Intro From Adam and Vanessa! 8:17 - Moana 2 box office projections and Moana thoughts 12:56 - How do we feel about Disney/Pixar sequels? 14:20 - Disney World's Big Thunder Mountain renovations and thoughts on Cars and Villains Land 17:55 - Inside Out 2 intro and box office talk 18:57 - Pixar during the COVID-19 pandemic 23:37 - Inside Out 2 review 27:05 - Inside Out 2 recap 36:56 - Top 3 Inside Out takeaways 51:35 - The future of Inside Out 54:53 - Ranking Inside Out 2 1:00:20 - Cooking Disney Magic with Snow White's Gooseberry Pie Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon

    1h 6m
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Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only discuss the latest news from Disney, Disney Parks, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also rank and review a Disney or Pixar film each and every week.

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  • Creator
    Adam Bankhurst
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    103
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    Talking Disney Magic

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