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Magic Our Way - Disney fan podcast
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The Magic Our Way podcast is a New Orleans-based Disney fan podcast that has been in production since November 2012. Danny, Kevin, Eli, and Rachel discuss all things, Disney, from theme parks to movies and much more. We allow all opinions (and not just the sugary, fluffy ones) to be voiced on the podcast, and we always look at both sides of a topic. The "Pleasure Island of Disney fan podcasts" is good for your morning and afternoon commute and all times in between, but not at bedtime because we'll keep you up. Welcome to our Disney Fans!

  1. 22h ago

    VisionQuest Episodes 1–2: Are We Hooked Yet?

    Ultron has plenty to say, but has VisionQuest given us enough reason to keep watching? Kevin, Danny, and Eli discuss the first two episodes of Marvel's Disney+ series—and they aren't equally eager to continue. After connecting the dots from WandaVision and Agatha All Along, we explore Vision's unusual AI household, James Spader's scene-stealing return as Ultron, and the father-and-son relationships driving the story. We also debate the pacing, the rules of Vision's digital world, a major sacrifice, and why a hero who dispatches henchmen so easily keeps letting the bounty hunter walk away. Plus, Paladin gets an unexpected wrestling comparison, Danny explains how streaming ads disrupt his viewing experience, and we briefly discuss the Disney Imagination cruise ship coming to Japan. Spoiler warning: This episode includes major spoilers for VisionQuest Episodes 1 and 2, along with discussion of WandaVision and Agatha All Along. Has VisionQuest hooked you, or are you waiting to binge the whole series? Let us know! Magic Our Way – Episode 651 Where every opinion is welcome.

    VisionQuest Episodes 1–2: Are We Hooked Yet?

  2. 22h ago ·  Bonus

    You Might Enjoy: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    Introducing EZRA FRECH: "I Was Put on This Earth to Change the Way We See Disability" from On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Follow the show: On Purpose with Jay Shetty Ezra Frech shares the mindset, discipline, and determination that have shaped his career and led him to win two Paralympic gold medals. From turning heartbreak in Tokyo into motivation to using visualization and meditation to perform under pressure, Ezra reveals how he prepares for the biggest moments of his career. He also opens up about competing on Dancing With the Stars, breaking down misconceptions about disability, and founding Angel City Sports to make adaptive sports more accessible to the next generation. Instagram Teen Accounts: Built-in protections for teens. Learn More. At https://chase.com/sapphirereserve JAY'S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Introduction 01:20 "Pressure Doesn't Exist" 02:51 The Day Ezra Was Born 06:24 The 15-Hour Surgery At Age 3 11:15 The Kindergarten Letter 13:29 Learning To Handle The Stares 16:21 Overcoming Stigma And Bullying 23:18 Falling In Love With Sports 27:00 Changing Culture & Looking Ahead to LA 2028 31:09 Mentorship From Pau Gasol 33:56 A Message From Novak Djokovic 36:53 How Do You Define Confidence? 40:43 The Moment That Inspired His Paralympic Dream 44:35 Making Team USA At 14 48:41 How Running Blades Actually Work 52:09 Tokyo Heartbreak & "The Man In The Arena" 58:53 Visualizing Paris Gold Every Morning 01:04:50 Protecting His Good Leg 01:11:33 Winning Double Gold & The 20-Minute Rule 01:17:00 Meditation Under Pressure 01:20:34 A Lifelong Dream to Compete on Dancing With the Stars 01:24:14 Inside the Dancing With the Stars Family 01:27:19 Learning To Dance On A Blade 01:30:12 Pressure Is A Privilege 01:32:10 Making Adaptive Sports Mainstream 01:37:10 Ezra On Final 5 Episode Resources Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/ezrafrech/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@ezrafrech Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/teamezra05/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

    You Might Enjoy: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

  3. Oct 14

    Disney Believe: Are We Sold on Disney's Newest Cruise Ship?

    Disney has revealed the Disney Believe—but are we ready to come aboard? Kevin, Danny, and Eli explore Disney Cruise Line's newest ship, from its Moana-inspired Grand Hall and Frozen dining experience at Oaken's Table to its themed lounges, cafés, and extravagant Magic Kingdom-inspired tower suite. The new Encanto stage production catches our attention, while Big Hero Sips, the Zootopia entertainment venue, and a stargazing pub that doubles as a sports bar spark some debate. We also discuss Tangled: The Musical, the returning Haunted Mansion Parlor, and whether the Believe has enough personality to stand apart from the Wish, Treasure, and Destiny. Along the way, we share our reactions to the reveal presentation and pitch a few changes of our own—including a Snuggly Duckling piano bar, Hercules-inspired dining, and more adventurous restaurant options. Which experience would get you aboard the Disney Believe—and what would you change? Let us know! Every opinion is welcome on Magic Our Way. This is episode #650. All opinions welcome on this podcast.

    Disney Believe: Are We Sold on Disney's Newest Cruise Ship?

  4. Oct 7

    Bob Chapek's Disney Memoir: Did It Change Our Minds?

    Bob Chapek tells his side—but did it change our minds? Kevin, Danny, and Eli review Behind the Castle Walls, exploring Chapek's Disney career, his account of the conflict with Bob Iger, and his emphasis on disruption and financial results. From The Return of Jafar to park pricing and leadership during COVID, we discuss what the book explains, what it leaves us questioning, and whether understanding Chapek better means judging his leadership differently. Have you read it? Let us know what you think. All opinions are welcome!

    Bob Chapek's Disney Memoir: Did It Change Our Minds?

  5. Sep 30

    Disney: Believe It or Not – Strange Stories From the Parks

    Some Disney stories sound too strange to be true. And yet…here we are. This week on Magic Our Way, Kevin, Danny, and Eli open the files on some of the strangest stories, unusual details, and downright bizarre bits of Disney theme park history. In Disney: Believe It or Not, we take inspiration from the classic oddities shows: first comes the impossible-sounding setup, then the reveal, followed by the real details behind the story. From unusual design decisions and hidden pieces of park history to stories that have taken on lives of their own, we separate what actually happened from what only sounds like it could have. Some you'll know. Some may surprise you. And a few might have you asking, "Wait…Disney really did that?" Rachel is out this week, so Kevin, Danny, and Eli are handling the case files. Believe it…or not! What Disney story sounds completely unbelievable to you but is actually true? Let us know! Magic Our Way – Episode 648

    Disney: Believe It or Not – Strange Stories From the Parks

  6. Sep 23

    The Future of Themed Disney Cruises: Our Ideas Set Sail! – Part 2

    Last time, Disney Cruise Line gave us the ideas. This time, we're taking over. In Part 2 of our discussion about the future of themed Disney cruises, Kevin, Danny, Eli, and Rachel put on their Armchair Imagineering hats and pitch the specialty sailings THEY would create for Disney Cruise Line. And nobody knew what anyone else was bringing to the table. Rachel comes prepared with two very different possibilities: a Taylor Swift-inspired sailing packed with music, themed nights, and plenty of opportunities for Swifties to spend money—and "C23," essentially D23 at Sea, complete with Imagineers, Disney history, archival material, models, panels, and plenty of exclusive merchandise. Then things get nostalgic. Danny transforms an entire Disney cruise ship into a celebration of extinct Disney attractions, reimagining everything from the atrium and restaurants to onboard entertainment with tributes to Horizons, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, Kitchen Kabaret, Spirit of Aloha, and other pieces of Disney history. Eli takes a trip into another dimension with a Twilight Zone-inspired voyage filled with lost Disney objects, retired attractions, classic animatronics, and some wonderfully strange possibilities. Finally, Kevin pitches Adventures on the High Seas—a four-night sailing where every day becomes a completely different Disney adventure. Guests receive an Adventure Passport and become part of the story through family challenges, entertainment, activities, and experiences that can change from year to year. Four hosts. Several very different cruise concepts. One imaginary unlimited Disney budget. Which one would YOU book? It's time for our ideas to set sail. Episode 647 | The Future of Themed Disney Cruises – Part 2

    The Future of Themed Disney Cruises: Our Ideas Set Sail! – Part 2

  7. Sep 16

    The Future of Themed Disney Cruises: WWE at Sea? – Part 1 | Episode 646

    Disney Cruise Line may be looking beyond the traditional Disney cruise. A recent Disney Cruise Line survey asked guests to rate several potential themed sailings, including a music festival at sea, an ESPN fantasy sports cruise, a special Castaway Club sailing, and even a cruise built around Disney pin trading. So naturally, we put the ideas to the MOW crew. Which ones would we actually book? Which could Rachel realistically sell? And which ideas should probably stay on the survey? Then things take a very different turn. As Disney and WWE continue expanding their relationship, reports suggest that some type of WWE experience aboard Disney Cruise Line could potentially make sense down the road. With Eli and Danny at the table, you know we weren't going to simply mention that idea and move on. What would WWE at sea actually look like? Live wrestling? Legends and current stars? Meet-and-greets? Exclusive merchandise? Themed bars and drinks? And perhaps most importantly: would wrestling fans actually pay Disney Cruise Line prices for it? This conversation went exactly where you would expect a Magic Our Way conversation to go—which is also why our original plan became a two-part show. In Part 2, we stop evaluating Disney's ideas and start pitching our own. What themed cruise would get YOU aboard a Disney ship?

    The Future of Themed Disney Cruises: WWE at Sea? – Part 1 | Episode 646

  8. Sep 9

    Rachel's Disneyland Trip Report | Episode 645

    Rachel went west! This week, Kevin, Danny, Eli, and Rachel recap Rachel's August trip to the Disneyland Resort in California. We hear about the journey from Boston, her family's Disneyland experience, favorite moments from the trip, and some of the things that make visiting Disneyland so different from Walt Disney World. Rachel also shares what it was like experiencing the resort with family—including some special time with her sister—and why she thinks Disney World regulars should give Disneyland a try.  It's a coast-to-coast Disney discussion as we head to the Happiest Place on Earth!

    Rachel's Disneyland Trip Report | Episode 645
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The Magic Our Way podcast is a New Orleans-based Disney fan podcast that has been in production since November 2012. Danny, Kevin, Eli, and Rachel discuss all things, Disney, from theme parks to movies and much more. We allow all opinions (and not just the sugary, fluffy ones) to be voiced on the podcast, and we always look at both sides of a topic. The "Pleasure Island of Disney fan podcasts" is good for your morning and afternoon commute and all times in between, but not at bedtime because we'll keep you up. Welcome to our Disney Fans!

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