Make it Magical: A Disney-centric Podcast
Welcome to your destination for all things Disney! Let’s keep the magic alive with discussions on the movies, parks, history, tips, tricks, secrets, and beyond. Remain seated please…. for the wildest ride in the wilderness with a lifelong Disney nerd at the helm and her co-ghost host husband. Imagine this as a secondary happy place when you can’t be in the Disney parks. It’s time to relax, have fun, and Make it Magical!
Episodes
195 episodes
Episode 185: Sailing Aboard the Disney Treasure Trip Recap(Part 1)
We just got back from sailing the Disney Treasure and now it's time to talk about it!If you want to hear more about the experience of eating at Palo, check out Episode 176: Our First Time on the Disney Wish!Watch us on YouTu...
Episode 184: Disney's Journey To Wonderland(Part 4) - Alice in Grotesqueland
We visit Grotesqueland this week as we explore the first official concepts for an animated Alice adventureWatch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@makeitmagicalpodInst...
Episode 183: Disney's Journey To Wonderland(Part 3) - Mickey Goes Thru the Looking Glass
This week Emily and Clayton go slightly mad debating the use of thru and through while discussing early Disney attempts at adapting concepts for Alice!Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.co...
Episode 182: Disney's Journey To Wonderland(Part 2) - The Alice Comedies
Today we talk about Walt's first Alice as he sets rail for Hollywood!Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@makeitmagicalpodInstagram:
Episode 181: Disney's Journey To Wonderland(Part 1): Alice's Origins
Let's start our deep dive in Alice's shoes and what she means to the Disney company by first learning of her origins dating back to the 1800s.Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@makeit...
Episode 180: Clayton Watches Alice in Wonderland
Clayton takes a trip to wonderland today as he watches Alice in Wonderland for the first time!Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@makeitmagicalpodInstagram:
Episode 179: Tier Ranking the California Adventure Ride Carts
We're back, thank you for your patience! No longer sick we tier rank the California Adventure ride carts this week!Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@makeitmagicalpodInstag...
Episode 178: Tier Ranking the Disneyland Ride Carts
Ok, so a fun one this week and hopefully non-controversial as we rank the Disneyland ride carts with a fun Disney spin!Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@makeitmagicalpod
Episode 177: Setting PRs at the 2026 Disneyland Half Marathon - Trip Recap
Title says it all, follow along for our recent trip for the Disneyland Half Marathon!Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@makeitmagicalpodInstagram:
Episode 176: Our First Time on the Disney Wish
Part 2 of our Jan 2026 Florida trip is here with our first time on the Disney Wish! Come join us for our thoughts on the cruise ship and all the magic it holds!Watch us on YouTube:
Episode 175: Our Day At Epic Universe
Part 1 of our Jan 2026 Florida Trip recap is here with our day at Universal Studio's Epic Universe! We cover all we experienced and our thoughts after our first trip to this brand new park!Watch us on YouTube:
Episode 174: Should You Book an Aulani Vacation?
One last piece of Aulani content for you as we try to convince you to book your own Aulani adventure!Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@makeitmagicalpodInstagram:
Episode 173: Discussing The Intention Behind Aulani's Cultural Representation
Happy New Year Everyone!We're back at it this week and today we are discussing the intention behind the cultural representations that you will find when visiting Aulani? Is it a genuine attempt to honor Hawaiian culture?Watch us ...
Episode 172: Bye 2025, Hello 2026 - Reflecting on 2025
Hey everyone! Long time-ish no talk! Today a short episode discussing our recent absence and a reflection on 2025 as we prepare to go into 2026! We want to wish you all a Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!Watch u...
Episode 171: Visiting Aulani for the First Time Trip Report - Part 2
There is still so much to go over from our recent trip to Aulani including a visit to the Laniwai Spa, and taking in all Aulani has to offer!Check out the Soarin Around WDW Pod here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soarin-aro...
Episode 170: Visiting Aulani for the First Time Trip Report - Part 1
We are back from our first Aulani trip so that means trip recap time! Listen in on our first two days at Aulani where we went to Pearl Harbor, experienced the Kawa’a luau and all that Aulani has to offer.Watch us on YouTube:
Episode 169: History, Creation, and Details of Aulani
Come get to the know the history and details behind the Aulani Resort with us in preparation for our first time visit!Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@makeitmagicalpodIns...
Episode 168: Pooh In The Disney Parks (Part 2) - Pooh's Global Park Expansion
At the same time of Pooh's Magic Kingdom opening, he would be eyeing an international E-ticket ride in Tokyo and further global expansion to almost all of the Disney Parks!Watch us on YouTube:
Episode 167: Pooh In The Disney Parks (Part 1) - How He Found Himself In Magic Kingdom
Pooh is back baby, but today we're talking about how this silly old bear found his way into the Disney Parks for his very first attraction within Magic Kingdom!Watch us on YouTube: www.y...
Episode 166: Behind the Scenes of Walt Disney A Magical Life (Part 4) - Our Final Thoughts
The finale on our "short" series on Walt Disney A Magical Life is here! We talk about tips on where to sit, what to expect and our final thoughts on the newest attraction to Disneyland. Is it a worthy addition to the parks?Watch us on Yo...
Episode 165: Behind the Scenes of Walt Disney A Magical Life (Part 3) - What to Expect
We're alive and we're back this week with a continuation of our look behind the scenes of Walt Disney: A Magical Life. We are a little rusty though, so today we just have a mostly spoiler free look at what to expect when you experience this att...
Episode 164: Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon 2025 Recap
We just got back from running the Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon so let's have a recap of all the fun park and run activities during the Halloween season at Disneyland! Watch us on YouTube:
Episode 163: Behind the Scenes of Walt Disney A Magical Life (Part 2) - Inspiration and Intent
We continue the look into the behind the scenes of Walt Disney - A Magical Life with a behind the scenes look at what it took Imagineering to get this project done and why they felt now was the right time to do it.Watch us on YouTube:
Episode 162: Behind the Scenes of Walt Disney A Magical Life (Part 1) - Concepts and Criticisms
And so it begins, a unknown amount of episode deep dive into Walt Disney - A Magical Life has begun! From what started as maybe a glint in Emily's eye of a single episode has now sparked its own mini-series! Today we talk about the concept and ...