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Best Disney Nighttime Experiences - MOW #335

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We searched for the best Disney nighttime experience. With the news that Disney is closing all of its parks before nightfall, we are doing a special "...

10 Biggest WDW Controversies - MOW #334

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We present a list compiled by disneytips.com titled The 10 Biggest Walt Disney World Park Controversies. As we do with all lists made for public consu...

Haunted Mansion Suicide & Iger On Chopping Block - MOW #333

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we discuss two news topics in the Disney-fan universe: 1) should Disney change the  hanging scene in the Haunted Mansion stretching room, and ...

WDW: Visiting During COVID Times - MOW #332

29 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We present a first-hand account of what it was like to visit Walt Disney World during COVID times. Downs on the Grounds joins us in this episode to gi...

Mickey's PhilharMagic: A History - MOW #331

22 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the history of Mickey's PhilharMagic. This begins a series of shows discussing the history of Disney's "4D" attractions. ...

More Tales of Fraud V2 - MOW #330

15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Eli presents more Tales of Fraud. Similar to what he presented on MOW #223, we discuss some true crime stories coming from inside the mouse. Learn who...

Recon the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy? - MOW #329

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the rumor going around about the possibility of Disney retconning the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy and starting over with a new series of movie...

Tiana Officially Takes Over Splash Mountain - MOW #328

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the official announcement regarding Disney's plan to retheme Splash Mountain to The Princess and the Frog. There is a lot to discuss about ...

WDW Reservation System & Magicbands - MOW #327

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you booking a trip to Walt Disney World soon? Are you wondering about this new reservation system that they are implementing? On this episode, our...

Tiana Mountain & Kevin Appreciation (No Fowl) - MOW #326

17 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode, we discuss the petition going around to have Splash Mountain rethemed to Princess and the Frog and, after having completed 325 shows...

Tiana Mountain & Kevin Appreciation - MOW #326

17 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode, we discuss the petition going around to have Splash Mountain rethemed to Princess and the Frog and, after having completed 325 shows...

DUMBO: Lee's Favorite Property - MOW #325

10 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode, Lee discusses some fun facts about his favorite Disney property, Dumbo. He discussed the movie, both animated and live action, as we...

WDW Announces Reopening - MOW #324

03 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Walt Disney World announces its reopening. We discuss the policies and procedures that you can expect when visiting and what we can expect going forwa...

Florida Parks Lead Reopening - MOW #323

27 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Florida parks are leading the way for theme park reopenings in the United States. We discuss the policies in place for Disney Springs and examine ...

Port Orleans Resort Riverside Dixie Landings - MOW #322

20 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We present a new series of shows in which we discuss Disney's relationship with the City of New Orleans, our hometown. For this episode, we discuss th...

Port Orleans Resort French Quarter - MOW #321

13 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We present a new series of shows in which we discuss Disney's relationship with the City of New Orleans, our hometown. For this episode, we discuss th...

Lake Buena Vista New Orleans Square - MOW #320

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We present a new series of shows in which we discuss Walt's relationship with the City of New Orleans, our hometown. For this episode, we discuss the ...

Disneyland's New Orleans Square & Walt Visits NOLA - MOW #319

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We present a new series of shows in which we discuss Walt's relationship with the City of New Orleans, our hometown. For this episode, we discuss Walt...

MOWican This or That - MOW #318

22 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We present a new exercise called This or That in which we are presented with two Disney things that we have to choose between. As a twist, we reached ...

10 MORE Minutes With A MOWican - MOW #317

15 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We present 10 MORE Minutes with a MOWican! We had so many MOWicans respond to our call, we had to do two shows for this. Here are more members of the ...

10 Minutes With A MOWican - MOW #316

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We present 10 Minutes with a MOWican! Last show we presented 6 or 8 Questions with a MOWican in which we conducted an in-person interview with a MOWic...

6 or 8 Questions With A MOWican - MOW #315

01 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we present a new segment called 6 or 8 Questions with a MOWican in which we get to conduct an in-person interview with a MOWican who ...

Jim Hill Returns: Stories & More! - MOW #314

25 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Hill returns back to the Magic Our Way Podcast! On this episode, we discuss Disney-life after COVID-19 and some Disney history. It is always a ple...

Avengers Campus: Disneyland Resort - MOW #313

18 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Avengers Campus, an entirely new land dedicated to discovering, recruiting and training the next generation of heroes, will open July 18, 2020 at the ...

Onward: Spoiler-Free & Spoiler-Filled Review - MOW #312

11 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we review Onward, the latest Disney Pixar motion picture offering to be released. As always, we start with a spoiler-free discussion ...

Runaway Railway & Two Bobs - MOW #311

04 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we have a very special interview with longtime MOWican, Maggie, regarding her experience at Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, the ne...

Possible Fastpass+ Changes and MK Castle Makeover - MOW #310

26 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the possible changes coming to the Fastpass+ system and the Cinderella Castle makeover in Walt Disney World. Plus, we have...

Top 10 Rides of the Decade - MOW #309

19 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss our Top 10 STATESIDE Ride Attractions of the Decade, 2010-2019. We go through a process to narrow down a list of all the r...

Timmy Failure, Disney Wonder, and Runaway Fastpass - MOW #308

12 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the latest movie released on Disney+, Timmy Failure. In addition, we discuss the availability of Mickey and Minnie's Runaw...

Disney Animated Series into Attraction - MOW #307

05 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we delve back into our creative element. We take some of our favorite Disney Animated Series and armchair-imagine them into an attrac...

Disney News: Smugglers Run, Obi Wan, and Coronavirus - MOW #306

29 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we discuss some Disney-related news topics. Smugglers Run is now available on Fastpass+. What's up with Obi Wan and Disney+? Pirates ...

Disney News: CGI Dead Actors and Bus/Skyliner - MOW #305

22 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we discuss some Disney-related news topics. Marvel states that they won't CGI dead actors in their movies. There is reduced bus servi...

Top 10 Movies of the Decade, 2010-2019 : MOW #304

15 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss our Top 10 Movies of the Decade released by the Walt Disney Company from 2010-2019. What is in your top 10 list? Let us know at show@magico...

Star Wars: The Mandalorian Season 1 - MOW #303

08 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Star Wars is now setting! Now that it has ended, we discuss the first season of Star Wars: The Mandalorian, a Disney+ original series. We present a sp...

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance - MOW #302

01 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Star Wars keeps rising! On this episode, we discuss the latest immersive experience at the Disney Parks, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. Since it h...

Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker MOW #301

25 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The podcasters are reviewing! On this episode, we discuss the final installment of the latest Star Wars trilogy, The Rise of Skywalker. We first prese...

It's Our 300th Show Montage: MOW Sings - MOWSE #05

18 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

MOWicans, Ladies, and Gentlemen! We have made it to our 300th show and we are continuing our celebration. We teased this show on Show #300. We present...

It's Our 300th Show Celebration! - MOW #300

13 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

MOWicans, Ladies, and Gentlemen! We have made it to our 300th show. Join us and all of the MOWican Nation as we celebrate this milestone in Magic Our ...

Guest Services with Eddie and Mr. Potato Ed - MOW #299

04 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In an attempt to catch up, we read and respond to your listener emails. To join us in this endeavor, we welcome Eddie, "Da Produsah", and Mr. Potato E...

Top 5 Best Preshow Videos - MOW #298

27 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

IT'S OUR BIRTHDAY EPISODE! On this show, we discuss each of our Top 5 Best Preshow Videos from any attraction in the Disney parks. Stayed tuned for ou...

Disney+ Launches! - MOW #297

20 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Disney+ has finally launched! "The best stories in the world, all in one place," according to the Walt Disney Company. On November 12, 2019, Disney go...

Experiments and Testing of Consumers? - MOW #296

13 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we discuss various news stories in which Disney has initiated a change and then reversed that change. Here are some examples. They tr...

Ghosts of the Haunted Mansion, Part 2 - MOW #295

06 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's a continuation of our BIG HALLOWEEN SHOW and it is an awesomely "edutaining" one. It is a discussion of all the ghosts of the Haunted Mansion, bu...

Ghosts of the Haunted Mansion, Part 1 - MOW #294

30 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for our BIG HALLOWEEN SHOW and it is an awesomely "edutaining" one. It is a discussion of all the ghosts of the Haunted Mansion, but mostly ...

All About the Food, Part 2: Disneyland Trip 2019 - MOW #293

23 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We continue our discussion on our 2019 Disneyland Trip. For this episode, it is All About the Food. We discuss our experience at Carthay Circle Goofy'...

All About the Food, Part 1: Disneyland Trip 2019 - MOW #292

16 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We continue our discussion on our 2019 Disneyland Trip. For this episode, it is All About the Food. We discuss our experience at Trader Sam's and the ...

Disney/Lucas & Marvel/Scorsese - MOW #291

09 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode, we discuss two articles that have been published. One article discusses how George Lucas feels betrayed by the Disney company after ...

Stories & Comparisons, Disneyland Trip 2019 - MOW #290

02 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We continue our series of Disneyland 2019 trip report shows. For this episode, we present a couple of attraction comparisons and memorable stories fro...

Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, Disneyland Trip 2019 - MOW #289

25 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We continue our series of Disneyland 2019 trip report shows. For this episode, we discuss our thoughts and experiences with Millennium Falcon: Smuggle...

Black Spire Outpost: Disneyland Trip 2019 - MOW #288

18 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This show begins a series of trip report shows about our Disneyland Trip in August 2019. For this episode, we discuss our experience in the Black Spir...

Justin Stone: WDW Tales Podcast Part Two - MOW #287

11 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, we continue our conversation with Justin Stone of the WDW Tales Podcast. Justin is a former WDW cast member and fondly recounts hi...

2019 D23 Expo: Parks, Experiences, & Products Part 2 - MOW #286

04 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the announcements that came out of the 2019 D23 Expo. For this episode, we focus our discussion on the Park, Experiences, and Products Pres...

2019 D23 Expo: Parks, Experiences, & Products Part 1 - MOW #285

28 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the announcements that came out of the 2019 D23 Expo. For this episode, we focus our discussion on the Park, Experiences, and Products Pres...

Justin Stone: WDW Tales Podcast Part One - MOW #284

21 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, we present a conversation we had with Justin Stone of the WDW Tales Podcast. Justin is a former WDW cast member and fondly recount...

Disney+ Launch Day Offerings - MOW #283

14 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, we will be discussing the Disney+ announcement that came out towards the end of July 2019. In this announcement, Disney presented ...

MOWican Family Feud: Dole Whipped vs. WDW Navigators - MOW #282

07 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, we present the first-ever MOWican Family Feud: Podcaster Edition. On this version of our game show series, we bring two sets of Di...

Disney News With Some Very Special Guests - MOW #281

31 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, we have the honor of having the Downs' take a break from their cross-country drive to visit with us and discuss some Disney news w...

WDW Fall 2019 Discounts & Travel Agent Tales - MOW #280

24 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Lee and Rachel compare notes as travel agents and discuss the Fall 2019 Discounts for Walt Disney World and share some travel agen...

Disney's Forgotten Musical: On the Record - MOW #279

17 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, we discuss a much lesser known musical from Disney Theatrical, On the Record. This musical only ran from November 2004 to July 200...

Unbuilt WDW Mountains - MOW #278

10 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, we discuss the unbuilt mountains on Walt Disney World. These are the mountains that were once in the plans, but for some reason or...

Toy Story 4 Movie Review - MOW #277

03 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, we review the latest offering from Pixar, Toy Story 4. We will present this in two halves: a spoiler-free half and a spoiler-fille...

Price Hikes, Main Street Cinema, & FP+ Tiers - MOW #276

26 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, we discuss the news that has occurred in the world of Disney. We explain the price hikes that have taken place regarding Annual Pa...

10 Additional Things for Boys at WDW - MOW #275

19 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, we discuss 10 things for boys at Walt Disney World. We exclude the attractions in this discussion and address activities and exper...

Armchair Imagineering Bathrooms - MOW #274

12 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, we get creative and armchair imagineer the bathrooms at the Disney Parks. The Disney magic should continue in the bathrooms and we...

2019 Disney Legends - MOW #273

05 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, we discuss news the 2019 Disney Legends honorees to be recognized at this year's D23 convention. In addition, we answer a couple o...

Amazon, Backdoor, Wald, and Galaxy's App - MOW #272

29 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, we discuss news from the world of Disney. We discuss Amazon Prime Now's service in the Orlando area, "Backdoor Disney'"s arrest, W...

Guns, CBD Oil, and Magicbands - MOW #271

22 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, we discuss news from the world of Disney. We discuss another gun situation from main gate security and then we discuss the new Mag...

Worst Theatrically Released Disney Sequels - MOW #270

15 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, we discuss each of our top 5 Worst Theatrically Released Disney Sequels. We do not discuss the direct-to-home-video movies because...

Smoking/Stroller/Ice Ban + Other News - MOW #269

08 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, we discuss a bunch of Disney news. We talk about the ban on smoking, big strollers/wagons, and loose ice. Then, we discuss a uniqu...

Avengers: Endgame Movie Review - MOW #268

01 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On April 26, 2019, Avengers: Endgame was released in the United States, which is the final movie in the current instance of the Marvel Cinematic Unive...

Bye Bye Mizner, Bye Bye Iger, & Caribbean Beach Resort - MOW #267

24 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode, Lee continues his series on the Disney resorts by discussing the history of Disney's first moderate hotel, the Caribbean Beach Resor...

Disney+, Guess the Quote, and Listener Emails - MOW #266

17 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

WHO IS READY FOR DISNEY+? On the day we recorded, information regarding Disney+ were being announced during the Walt Disney Company's 2019 Investor Da...

WDW Mardi Gras 2019 Trip Report - MOW #265

10 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

IT'S TRIP REPORT TIME! Kevin travelled to Walt Disney World during Mardi Gras Week in March 2019. On this episode, we discuss all of the new things Ke...

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Part 3, Merchandise - MOW #264

03 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We are covering the latest announcements made regarding Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in Disneyland and Walt Disney World. On this episode, we discuss this...

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Part 2, Food - MOW #263

27 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We are covering the latest announcements made regarding Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in Disneyland and Walt Disney World. On this episode, we discuss this...

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Part 1, Backstory and Attractions - MOW #262

20 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We are covering the latest announcements made regarding Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in Disneyland and Walt Disney World. On this episode, we discuss this...

Captain Marvel Movie Review - MOW #261

13 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we discuss the latest movie to come out of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Captain Marvel.  WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD! What do you thin...

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa - MOW #260

06 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we discuss Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. This is a continuation of Lee's series on the history of the Disney resorts. At the...

$12,000.00, Epcot Entrance & Play, and Marvel MCU - MOW #259

27 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we discuss the $12,000.00 World of Dreams tour, the new concept art for the entrance of Epcot, the Marvel MCU post Fox purchase, and ...

Why Pleasure Island Closed - MOW #258

20 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We continue our discussion regarding Disney's Pleasure Island. On this episode, we discuss some of the possible reasons why this themed area with a ve...

Disney's Riviera Resort - MOW #257

13 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we discuss Disney's Riviera Resort, which is the 15th DVC property to open and will have about 300 rooms total. This on-property acco...

Pleasure Island Retrospective Part 2 - MOW #256

06 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we reminisce about Pleasure Island: "fun for all and all for fun!" This is part 2 of a two-part series. Be sure to check out MOW #255...

Pleasure Island Retrospective Part 1 - MOW #255

30 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we reminisce about Pleasure Island: "fun for all and all for fun!" This was a place where adults can go to be adults and still remain...

Golf Resort aka Disney Inn aka Shades of Green - MOW #254

23 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we take a look back at the resort that is to become Shades of Green. In the beginning, it was known as The Golf Resort and then it wa...

Should Expedition Everest Be Rethemed to an IP? - MOW #253

16 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Eli asks whether or not Expedition Everest should be rethemed to an IP attraction? This conversation comes on the heels of the Disney...

Least Favorite Magic Kingdom Attraction - MOW #252

09 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode, we discuss to see if there is an attraction in the Magic Kingdom that is the least favorite of them all. This coincides with a socia...

Naked Buzzy, Disney Sans Kids & Depp, and $48,000 Stolen - MOW #251

02 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode, we are discussing some recent news stories that have developed over the 2018 holidays. We discuss the Buzzy animatronic theft issue,...

Mary Poppins Returns: Movie Review - MOW #250

26 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Mary Poppins Returns is the latest offering from the Walt Disney Pictures that was released in the United States of America for the Christmas weekend ...

Photopass Booths, Monorail Door, & Flippers - MOW #249

19 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode, we are discussing some news stories that developed while we were celebrating our birthday for the entire month of November. We will ...

D23's Destination D 2018 Stuff - MOW #248

12 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

D23's Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse event at Walt Disney World that took place on Saturday, November 17, 2018. Since we were in the midst of...

Ralph Breaks The Internet: Movie Review - MOW #247

05 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ralph Breaks the Internet is the latest offering from the Walt Disney Animation Studios that was released in the United States of America over Thanksg...

MOWican Jeoparody: Birthday Game #4 - MOW #246

28 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We are celebrating our birthday all month long in November 2018 by playing games with our MOWican Nation. For our fourth and final birthday game, we p...

Name That Disney Thang: Birthday Game #3 - MOW #245

21 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We are celebrating our birthday all month long in November 2018 by playing games with our MOWican Nation. For our third birthday game, we present Name...

MOWlywed Game: Birthday Game #2 - MOW #244

14 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We are celebrating our birthday all month long in November 2018 by playing games with our MOWican Nation. For our second birthday game, we present the...

MOWican Price is Right - MOW #243

07 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We are celebrating our birthday all month long in November 2018 by playing games with our MOWican Nation. For our first birthday game, we present the ...

Halloween on the High Seas - MOW #242

31 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we welcome back long-time MOWican, Listener X aka Keith Schneider, to discuss his recent adventure aboard the Disney Fantasy experien...

River Country Retrospective - MOW #241

24 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we discuss Disney's 1st waterpark, River Country, through the years...in our own very special way. Lee continues his series of retros...

Fort Wilderness Resort Retrospective - MOW #240

17 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we discuss Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort through the years...in our own very special way. Lee continues his series of retrospective...

Five Most Disturbing Disney Movie Moments - MOW #239

10 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, the boys each discuss their top 5 most disturbing Disney movie moments. These are the moments from Disney films that make one say, "u...

New Disney Ticket Pricing - MOW #238

03 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, the boys discuss the news regarding the latest Disney ticket pricing system announced by Disney recently. From time.com: "Walt Disney...