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. 3d ago ·  Bonus

    The Big Walt Disney World Summer Preview With Guide2WDW's James Grosch (Monstropolis, Muppets, The Magic of Disney Animation, Star Wars, Bluey, Carousel of Progress, and More!)

    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 very special bonus episode, we welcome our friend Guide2WDW's James Grosch to the show to talk all about the big Walt Disney World Summer Preview he and Adam got to experiences, including behind-the-scenes looks at Monstropolis and The Magic of Disney Animation, thoughts on Carousel of Progress jumping forward by decades and Bluey arriving at WDW, reviews of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, Soarin' Across America, The Mandalorian and Grogu's new mission on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, and so much more. Next week, we are going to be ranking and reviewing The Hunchback of Notre Dame AND giving our instant reactions to Toy Story 5, 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 Follow Guide2WDW on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube! Timestamps: 6:58 – Behind-the-Scenes Tour of The Magic of Disney Animation 21:37 – Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Monsters, Inc.-themed land, Monstropolis 31:35 – Rock 'n'  Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets Review and Thoughts 47:18 – Carousel of Progress Is Jumping Forward by DECADES! 01:03:49 – Thoughts on Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin Updates! 01:08:11 – Bluey Has Arrives at Walt Disney World and People LOVE IT 01:15:42 – How Does Soarin' Across America Hold Up to the Other Versions? 01:19:55 – The Mandalorian and Grogu Had Joined Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run! 01:30:30 – Big Thunder Mountain Railroad's Upgrades Are Another Win! Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon

    1h 43m

  2. 6d ago ·  Bonus

    The Mandalorian and Grogu Instant Reaction and Review of the First Star Wars Movie Since 2019's The Rise of Skywalker!

    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 bonus episode, we are giving our instant reaction and review of The Mandalorian and Grogu! Join us as we discuss the first Star Wars movie since 2019's The Rise of Skywalker and see if it was worth the wait! Next week, we are going to be giving our instant reaction to The Mandalorian and Grogu and ranking and reviewing The Aristocats, 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: 1:57 – Spoiler-Free Reactions to The Mandalorian and Grogu 11:43 – Early Box Office Performance Thoughts 17:10 – Spoiler-Filled Thoughts on The Mandalorian and Grogu 25:29 – What Score Would We Give The Mandalorian and Grogu? Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon

    33 min

  3. 6d ago

    Big Hero 6, Ranked and Reviewed With WDW Magazine and Parks & Pages' Danny Shuster

    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 welcome WDW Magazine and Parks & Pages' Danny Shuster to the show to rank and review Big Hero 6! Join us as we talk about this Disney AND Marvel film that has so much heart, charm, humor, and action. How can you not love Baymax?! Next week, we are going to be giving our instant reaction to The Mandalorian and Grogu and ranking and reviewing The Aristocats, 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: 1:30 – What Is the Parks and Pages Podcast?! 4:23 – How Do You Handle Bringing 15 People to a Disney Park? 9:31 – Adam Visited the Set of The Mandalorian and Grogu! 19:36 – Adam and Danny are Previewing the Future of Walt Disney World and Disneyland! 23:33 – Big Hero 6 Intro and Initial Impressions 31:20 – How Did Big Hero 6 Happen? 42:41 – Big Hero 6 Recap 1:16:33 – Ranking Big Hero 6 and Danny's Thoughts on Our List! Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon

    1h 37m

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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
    106
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    Talking Disney Magic

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