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
203 episodes
Episode 193: Casual Chat, Catch Up, and Talking D23(unseriously)
Hi Friends,It's been awhile, life has been hectic lately and we had to skip a few weeks so this week we just chat, catch up, and talk some comedic D23 takes!Watch us on YouTube: w...
Episode 192: To Infinity and Beyond? Talking the Toy Story Franchise
With the release of Toy Story 5, we decided to sit down and talk about what we like most about the Toy Story franchise and we're we rank the movies!Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@...
Episode 191: Disney's Journey To Wonderland(Part 7) - Designing the Rest of the Wonderland Crew
We know how Alice got her look, but with 80 plus characters in the Lewis Carroll books, how did Disney determine who would make the cut? This week we find out!Watch us on YouTube: www.yo...
Episode 190: Disney Parks This or That
This week we play this or that picking our faves for the Disney Parks. Will we be in sync or will their be verbal disagreements?Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@makeitmagicalpod...
Episode 189: Disney's Journey To Wonderland(Part 6) - Mary Blair Comes to Alice's Rescue
Walt Disney & Alice: "Help us Mary Blair, you're our only hope"This is how we imagine Walt would ask Mary Blair to save the struggling Alice concept and boy did she ever save it!Watch us on YouTube:
Episode 188: Disney's Journey To Wonderland(Part 5) - Alice Stuck in Development-land
What do Alice in Wonderland, Song of the South and Cinderella have in common? Well this week we find out!Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@makeitmagicalpodInsta...
Episode 187: Wrapping Up Our Experience on the Disney Treasure
Where does the Disney Treasure sit within the ranks of Disney Cruise Line ships and experiences for us? Today we discuss the details of the Treasure and were it ranks for us!Watch us on YouTube:
Episode 186: Sailing Aboard the Disney Treasure Trip Recap(Part 2)
Ok, back at it again this week to finish off our first experience cruising on the Disney Treasure!Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@makeitmagicalpodInstagram:
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: