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
138 episodes
Episode 128: Uncovering the Haunted Mansion (Part 11) - Now Accepting Ghost Applications
It seems playful spooks may have once again interrupted progress on the Mansion. With a now fully constructed Haunted Mansion facade sitting vacant, rumors start swirling about why this building sits abandoned. Join us as we spill the tea on al...
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Episode 127: Uncovering the Haunted Mansion (Part 10) - Breaking Ground
It is finally time to break ground and start construction on the Mansion this week. Even though not much has been finalized for what will take place inside the mansion, Walt has given the go ahead to put up the white walls and surely the ride w...
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Episode 126: Halloweentown (Part 2)
The thrilling conclusion to our Halloweentown deep dive tribute is here! We talk more about the behind the scenes magic of what it took to make Halloweentown and of course our(mostly Emily's) favorite parts!Check out our official we...
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Episode 125: Halloweentown (Part 1)
Join us in a new era for Make it Magical...talking our first DCOM and which better one than the Halloween season favorite HALLOWEENTOWN! We go behind the scenes on what it took to make this holiday favorite a reality! This episode has it all, l...
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Episode 124: Uncovering the Haunted Mansion (Part 9) - Saying Goodbye to Rolly and Yale...
It is time to say goodbye to another set of imagineers for their time working on the Haunted Mansion has come to an end at least for now...Rolly and Yale were responsible for just a small portion of what would ultimately make its way into the m...
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Episode 123: Uncovering the Haunted Mansion (Part 8) - Happy Little Haunts
This week on Uncovering the Haunted Mansion, we do our best to keep focused on the task at hand...discussing Yale and Rolly as they set off on their task of designing the Haunted Mansion. Check out our official website:
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Episode 122: Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend Trip Recap (Part. 2)
Part two of the recap is here covering the 10K, Half Marathon and our final park days. Park days get a bit light towards the end with the heat and the exhaustion but we made the most out of it and you can listen all about it here!
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Episode 121: Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend Trip Recap (Part. 1)
We're back from Disneyland after completing a weekend of running and almost a full week of the parks and we can't wait to tell you about all the fun new things and old favorites we got to enjoy! Check out our official website: ...
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Episode 120: Uncovering the Haunted Mansion (Part 7) - Introducing Rolly Crump and Yale Gracey
This week we just have a mini episode for you, but it’s a can’t miss! We introduce two pivotal figures into this story who were key in furthering the Haunted Mansion’s development. Drumroll please….. these men are none other than Rolly Crump an...
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Episode 119: Uncovering the Haunted Mansion (Part 6) - Closing the Chapter on Ken Anderson
Even though saying goodbye is tough, today we are closing the chapter on Ken Anderson’s involvement in Haunted Mansion’s rich history. We uncover the final iteration of his Bloodmere Manor walkthrough storyline where a certain devious character...
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Episode 118: Make it Magical's London Era
We're back from London and you wanted to hear all about it so an extra length recap is here going all over London with us! The main event was going to the Eras tour at Wembley but we jammed so much into this short week and we can't wait to tell...
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Episode 117: Uncovering the Haunted Mansion (Part 5) - Bloodmere Manor
Spooky tales are abound today as we unveil Ken Anderson’s next proposed concept for the Haunted Mansion. This one focuses on the story of Bloodmere Manor. Prepare yourself for more hairy arms, lonesome ghosts, creepy phone calls, and your host…...
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Episode 116: Uncovering the Haunted Mansion (Part 4) - Captain Gore and the First Haunted Mansion Storyline
Welcome, foolish mortals, to the next chapter of our Haunted Mansion deep dive series. We kindly invite you join us today as we take you on a detailed journey through Ken Anderson’s first conceived storyline for Disneyland’s very own walk-throu...
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Episode 115: Epcot's Past, Present and Future ft. Pirates of the Polynesian
Today we’re not just talking about any old theme park. We’re covering one that’s extra special and was born with a purpose and optimism of the future in mind. We call it… EPCOT! But we couldn’t do this alone, we had to bring in some help. We ha...
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Episode 114: What's It Like Working on Disney Cruise Line ft. Caitlin
We had the pleasure to sit down with Caitlin who is a Disney Cruise castmember and talk about what it is like working for the cruise line. She is currently a member of cruise staff who are responsible for all the fun activities around the ship!...
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Episode 113: Clayton Watches The Fox and the Hound (Part 2)
It’s time to end our Fox and the Hound discussion by covering more stories, drama, and fun facts behind this Disney animated feature! But most importantly, we finish off this episode with the moment we’ve been waiting for…. Did Clayton’s heart ...
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Episode 112: Clayton Watches The Fox and the Hound (Part 1)
Welcome to another edition of Clayton Watches! This is the series where we get Clayton to watch a Disney animated film he’s never seen before. This week we deep dive into the often forgotten, but highly dramatic film that marks a true turning p...
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Episode 111: What's It Like Inside Club 33? (ft. Lost Weekend Co)
This week we revisit Club 33 and are sitting down with someone who has had the privilege to go not once, but twice...Kelsey from the Lost Weekend Co. We talk about her experience going and what it was like inside the mythical club. Chec...
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Episode 110: Walking in Walt's Footsteps (Socal Trip Recap)
We have an exciting episode this week, recapping our trip down to southern California to do some things that aren't just going to the parks! We were lucky enough to go on a Walt Disney Studio tour experiencing all the history the studio has to ...
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Episode 109: Uncovering the Haunted Mansion (Part 3) - The Mansion's Interior Decorator
Last week, we discussed the finding the right location for the Mansion as well as what inspired the look and feel of the exterior of the Mansion. But what were some of the inspirations for the interior? We're not talking about ghosts or haunted...
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Episode 108: Uncovering the Haunted Mansion (Part 2) - The Forgotten Imagineer
We have received your sympathetic vibrations and will now continue our tour…This week on Uncovering the Haunted Mansion, we talk about the forgotten Imagineer. Many Haunted Mansion fans will know of Marc Davis, Rolly Crump, Claude Coates, and Y...
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Episode 107: Uncovering the Haunted Mansion (Part 1) - Walt's First Haunted House
Welcome, foolish mortals, to our Uncovering the Haunted Mansion series! In this mega deep dive, we’ll be covering this classic attraction’s history all the way from initial concept to its current forms around the world. But don’t be frightened,...
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Episode 106: WDW/Disney Cruise Trip Recap (PT. 3) - Disney Cruise & Special WDW Day
The finale of our recap of our mega WDW & Disney Cruise trip! Today we will cover our final few days on the Disney Fantasy going to St. Thomas, another day at sea, and of course Disney's Castaway Cay!The fun didn't end for us though...
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Episode 105: WDW/Disney Cruise Trip Recap (PT. 2) - Disney Cruise
Long time, no talk! After being sick for the last few weeks, we are SO EXCITED to be back in the recording studio again. With the Epcot and most importantly, the Flower and Garden Festival portion of our trip covered in last week’s episode, it’...
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Episode 104: WDW/Disney Cruise Trip Recap (PT. 1) - EPCOT
WE ARE BACK!!! It is now time to share all the fun that we had over our recent trip to WDW which was followed by 7 wonderful nights on the Disney Fantasy! Today we talk about our first two days we spent at EPCOT experiencing the Flower and Gard...
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