Disney Dummies

63 Disney Features, 28 Pixar Features, 20 Pixar Shorts, 7 Disney Direct to Home Video, 4 Disney Theme Parks, 2 Disney Novels, and 1 Stage Play. It's hard to believe it but over the last 5 years, the Disney Dummies covered and talked about all that and more while getting into the thick about the good, bad, funny, and weird about all things Disney. We originally sought out just to watch all the Disney animated feature films but ended up loving doing this podcast so much we stuck around for much longer for all the spinoff series. Alas, all good fairytales must come to an end so join us as we close this magical chapter in our lives and make way for new beginnings as we take a well deserved rest from the show. The post So Long, Partner appeared first on PodCavern.

The Disney Dummies are back for our second edition of Disney Book Club, which you may remember we covered the novel sequel to Pixar's Brave called Bravely (2022) on a previous episode. Well this time we are going back to the world of mermaids and sea witches as we sail the pages of The Little Mermaid universe. Speaking of, have you ever watched The Little Mermaid and wondered "Hm, I wonder what Prince Eric was thinking through that movie and what his whole deal and backstory is?" Well look no further as this week we answer just that by discussing one of the three Disney Prince Novels, with Linsey Miller's Prince of Song & Sea (2022).  The post Disney Book Club – Prince of Song & Sea Book by Linsey Miller (2022) appeared first on PodCavern.

The Disney Dummies thought they were done with their time at Pride Rock but the great Circle of Life compelled us back so we could talk about The Lion King Broadway Musical. Join us as we go deep on the history, production, costumes, and new music of the third-longest running show on Broadway! The post Disney Stageies AKA Disney Theaties Presents: The Lion King Broadway Musical appeared first on PodCavern.

It's the GRAND FINALE of our limited series on direct-to-home video Disney flicks, and we're ending with a bang! This week, come along as we take a 90's-style father-son road trip, grab a bite at the Leaning Tower of Cheezah, and watch Goofy & Max learn to see i2i. We're closing out Disney Homies with THE PERFECT CAST for you, our goofy audience! The post Disney Homies #7 – A Goofy Movie (1995) appeared first on PodCavern.

The Disney Homies take an unexpected journey back to the world of Cinderella when we find out the franchises third instalment and direct-to-home video release is "actually really good"?! Join us this week as we put on our glass slipper and bippity boppity boop our way past Cinderella II: Dreams Come True and land our pumpkin carriage right to Cinderella III: A Twist in Time. The post Disney Homies #6 – Cinderella III: A Twist in Time appeared first on PodCavern.

Open sesame! The Disney Homies use their final wish to summon Robin Williams to voice Genie again and take us on an adventure through Agrabah to find Aladdin's very hot dad...err we mean to find the mythical Hand of Midas AND Aladdin's very hot dad. The post Disney Homies #5 – Aladdin and the King of Thieves appeared first on PodCavern.

This week on Disney Homies, we use one of our genie wishes to return to the land of Agrabah and go on a less magical carpet ride as we chat about Aladdin: The Return of Jafar. The post Disney Homies #4 – Aladdin: The Return of Jafar appeared first on PodCavern.

We are taking a half step back to Pride Rock to revisit the events of the original Lion King but through the eyes of two of our favourite Disney Sidekicks... The post Disney Homies #3 – The Lion King 1½ (2004) appeared first on PodCavern.

We are back on the Disney Homies train and raring to go to watch our next home video release in our series - the surprisingly good Lion King II: Simba's Pride. Join us this week as we return to Pride Rock to see some old friends and get introduced to our new young & hopeful protagonist Kiara, while being swooned by the sexiest cartoon lion in all of movies -  Kovu. The post Disney Homies #2 – The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride (1998) appeared first on PodCavern.

Make way because we are setting sail across the ocean and journeying into another Disney sequel. That's right! Disney is going back to the well on one of their beloved franchises and attempting to make a big splash with another adventure from our titular heroine. So join the Disney Dummies as they consider the coconut, go beyond the reef, and discuss Moana 2 and why....well just why??? The post DD63 – Moana 2 (2024) appeared first on PodCavern.

HO HO HO! Welcome to our first episode in our brand new limited series run...Disney Homies! That's right, the Disney Dummies are tackling the cream of of the crop of Disney's direct to home video offerings and we are starting out with a fitting one to ring in the yuletide season. So join us this week, as we travel back to Beast's Castle and talking inanimate objects with Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas (1997). The post Disney Homies #1 – Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas (1997) appeared first on PodCavern.

It's time to say 'so long, partner!" to our limited series run of Pixar Shorties! This week on our finale, we take a look at the last handful of Pixar Original Theatrical Shorts with Sanjay's Super Team (2015), Piper (2016), Lou (2017), & Bao (2018). The post Pixar Shorties #5 – Sanjay’s Super Team (2015), Piper (2016), Lou (2017), & Bao (2018) appeared first on PodCavern.

We are taking a brief intermission on Pixar Shorties to give you a very special episode of Disney Dummies! That's right! We have been doing this magical podcast for 100 episodes now and thought we would do it with the bang of a thousand Disney fireworks. This week, we have our final crossover episode with Ranked as we embark on our most difficult discussion topic yet - ranking Top 5 Disney Songs! From hopeful "I Want" songs to dastardly "Villain" songs to bodacious Ballads, the Dummies have their work cut out for them as they take on this herculean task to turn this into a Top 5 list. We also may or may not have a couple of surprise guests sent down from Mickey mouse himself to chyme in... The post Disney Dummies 100th Episode Spectacular appeared first on PodCavern.

Buckle up because our penultimate episode of our limited series run of Pixar Shorties is here! This week we take a deep dive into Pixar Shorties #4 - Day & Night (2010), La Luna (2011), The Blue Umbrella (2013) & Lava (2014). The post Pixar Shorties #4 – Day & Night (2010), La Luna (2011), The Blue Umbrella (2013) & Lava (2014) appeared first on PodCavern.

The Pixar Shorties train chugs through another set of animated shorts as we hit our halfway point of our limited series run! This week we check out One Man Band (2006), Lifted (2007), Presto (2008), & Partly Cloudy (2009). The post Pixar Shorties #3 – One Man Band (2006), Lifted (2007), Presto (2008), & Partly Cloudy (2009) appeared first on PodCavern.

The Pixar Shorties are back for more micro-doses of Pixar magic in our next instalment of our limited series run! Join us this week as we continue our journey and take a look at Knick Knack (1989), Geri's Game (1997), For the Birds (2000), Boundin' (2003). The post Pixar Shorties #2 – Knick Knack (1989), Geri's Game (1997), For the Birds (2000), Boundin' (2003) appeared first on PodCavern.

The Disney Dummies X Pixar Pals are caught up on all our movies (for now), so you may be wondering what's next as we await for new theatrical movies to come out? Glad you asked! We are venturing into Pixar's beloved short films with our new limited series run: Pixar Shorties! Join us this week as we rewind all the way back to the humble beginnings of Pixar once again and take a look at The Adventures of André & Wally B (1984), Luxo Jr. (1986), Red's Dream (1987), Tin Toy (1988). The post Pixar Shorties #1 – The Adventures of André & Wally B (1984), Luxo Jr. (1986), Red’s Dream (1987), Tin Toy (1988) appeared first on PodCavern.

Over a year ago the Dummies ranked Top 5 Disney Animated Feature Films in a special CROSSOVER episode after spending a few years discussing and catching up to all of the Disney movies. Well we did it all over again, as Pixar Pals this time, watching every single Pixar movie (so far)! That's right, we're once again assembling the ultimate top five list as your Pals Tuong, Laura, Sam, and Brad duke it out to decide which story from the adventures of talking toys, to robots finding love, to listening to your emotions, and much more will be crowned our champ! The post From the Dummies Vault: Top 5 Pixar Movies appeared first on PodCavern.

If yeh had the chance to change the ending of a Pixar movie…would yeh? Well, the Pals have done exactly that, with a twist - they've powered down their screens and cracked open a spine for their first ever book club episode! It's back to Castle Dunbroch and the world of Brave where we learn that Merida's story was just getting started. But if she's going to take on the new challenges awaiting her and her family, she'll have to do it…Bravely. The post Disney Book Club – Bravely (2022) appeared first on PodCavern.

Be cool, everyone - Inside Out 2 has arrived, Riley's starting high school soon, and under NO CIRCUMSTANCES can we embarrass ourselves!! Good thing the Pixar Pals can keep their cool, even as anxiety, envy, and other new emotions arrive on the scene to heat things up. With more hands than ever on the steering wheel, Joy and the others have one last chance to shape Riley's beliefs before anxiety takes control for good. The post PP28 – Inside Out 2 (2024) appeared first on PodCavern.

It's time to get back to basics, back to foundations, back to…dare we say…the elements? The Pixar Pals are following the fiery young Lumen family to Element City as they build a new home, business, and life in a completely unfamiliar land that's less than friendly to fire types. But when sparks fly between the Lumen's daughter Ember and city inspector Wade, Elemental really starts to heat up. The post PP27 – Elemental (2023) appeared first on PodCavern.

Have you ever wanted to know more about your favourite space ranger? Turns out it doesn't matter, because Pixar is going to tell you anyways, as the Pixar Pals blast off with Lightyear - the fictional-turned-actual movie about a fictional astronaut turned fictional-turned-actual toy. Are you confused yet? Not to worry, the Pals have already sent an SOS to Star Command about where in the universe things went wrong, and as soon as they get the hyperspace fuel crystal right we'll escape the effects of time dilation! Also, there's a cute cat robot. The post PP26 – Lightyear (2022) appeared first on PodCavern.

Some might argue that a mother's love is the greatest power of all, but in Turning Red, a teenage girl's boy band obsession will give that love a run for its money - that is, if she can make enough money to afford the concert tickets. While the Pixar Pals learn pretty quickly that there's Nobody Like U, their fellow 4*Townies Meilin and friends navigate the complicated and often contradictory priorities that come with familial responsibility, extraordinary friendship, and growing up a tiny bit different from everyone else. The post PP25 – Turning Red (2022) appeared first on PodCavern.

They say everything's better down where it's wetter, but what if the seagrass isn't always greener? The Pixar Pals are following the current of a curious young sea monster who's about to learn a thing or two about wanting to be where the people are - as well as where the pasta, Vespas, and gelato can be found - while a village is turned upside down forever as Luca lands on, well, land, and discovers what it means to accept and be accepted for exactly who you are. It's a heartwarming tale that's cold blooded - in the best way. The post PP24 – Luca (2021) appeared first on PodCavern.

A little spark can be a handy thing for lighting a fire, but what's a soul to do when they can't seem to find theirs? Enter Joe, a not-quite-dead man walking who's looking for any possible route from the great beyond back to Earth - but preferably one that's going to get him to his gig at 7 tonight. As Joe encounters many a misadventure in his attempts to find his way back, he and the Pixar Pals are about to learn a valuable lesson about finding your spark, discovering your purpose, and living every minute. The post PP23 – Soul (2020) appeared first on PodCavern.

In a world of dungeons, dragons, and classic teenage high school drama, it's tough being an elf who just wants to fit in - and as the Pals will learn in Onward, overenthusiastic older brothers don't exactly make things any easier. But while it can take a lot of imagination to get past a sibling's seemingly embarrassing hobbies or odd quirks to embrace them for who they are, in the end, their own extraordinary imagination might turn out to be the best thing about them. The post PP22 – Onward (2020) appeared first on PodCavern.

You might not believe it, but 24 years later, your favourite talking toys are back for an unprecedented fourth film in the beloved Toy Story series - and it has the house of Dummies divided! While some fans might have preferred to leave Woody, Buzz and the gang to live their happily ever after with Bonnie, there are more adventures to be had, heartstrings to be tugged, and toys to be spawned from the depths of the trash bin in the latest road trippin' instalment of this smaller-than-life tetralogy. The post PP21 – Toy Story 4 (2019) appeared first on PodCavern.

Is there such thing as being TOO incredible? We can't say for sure, but there's definitely such thing as Incredibles 2! That's right, your favourite family of superheroes is back in action, ready to take on everything from telecommunications and real estate porn to first dates and flame-retardant fashion. The Pixar Pals are just barely keeping up with the crew in this high-octane sequel that's pretty…amazing. The post PP20 – Incredibles 2 (2018) appeared first on PodCavern.

Every family has its stories, and though some of those stories live on through generations, others fade into memories long forgotten. While the Pixar Pals are going loco for Coco's heartfelt tunes, stunning visuals, and creative storytelling, Miguel and the rest of the Rivera family - including the goodest boy, Dante - show us the importance of honouring those who came before us and the power of remembering. The post PP19 – Coco (2017) appeared first on PodCavern.

They say the third time's the charm, and the Dummies are happy to confirm that after a couple of rough stints, Pixar landed firmly on the podium with Cars 3. We're back to the studio's basics of compelling characters, meaningful storytelling, and heartwarming (if foreseeable) plot twists…plus an epic demolition derby that we did NOT see coming. The post PP18 – Cars 3 (2017) appeared first on PodCavern.

Dory always did warn us that she'd just keep swimming, so it should come as no surprise that after splashing into our hearts in Finding Nemo she swam right off onto her next adventure: to find her long-forgotten but recently-remembered parents. The Dummies are submerging themselves in the deep blue along with a familiar found family and a whole aquarium of colourful new characters in this celebration of love, friendship, belonging, and seven-tentacled octopi. The post PP17 – Finding Dory (2016) appeared first on PodCavern.

We've heard that dogs are a man's best friend, but who's a dinosaur's best friend? Probably another dinosaur, but also, maybe, man. That's what the Pixar Pals are exploring with The Good Dinosaur, as our hero Arlo (no relation to JLo) embarks on a journey fueled by vengeance yet sidelined by a lesson: maybe being good is better than being big. The post PP16 – The Good Dinosaur (2015) appeared first on PodCavern.

For Disney's 100th anniversary, if you were hoping for a brand new animated feature packed with head-scratching tunes, unnecessary nods to classic characters, and a cast who can't stop talking... The post DD62 – Wish (2023) appeared first on PodCavern.

Sure, we've all heard the voices inside our own heads, but Pixar is letting those inside voices out to play with your favourite Pals in - you guessed it! - Inside Out. Follow Joy, Sadness, Disgust, Anger, and Fear as they navigate the emotional rollercoaster that comes with growing up, saying goodbye, and making your voice heard, as they learn the importance of letting all our emotions shine through. The post PP15 – Inside Out (2015) appeared first on PodCavern.

We know you're sick of frat house movies, but we swear, this one is monstrously good! The Pixar Pals are rewinding to the origins of your favourite former scarers' enemies-to-besties friendship, with a story featuring fantastic new friends, righteous rivals, and a certain serpentine antagonist we all love to loathe. Consider this our application for admission to Monsters University! The post PP14 – Monsters University (2013) appeared first on PodCavern.

If yeh had the chance to change yer fate - would yeh? The Dummies are saying yes and running into the open air this week with Merida, a strong-willed princess who's a beast with a bow and arrow, and her mother, who turns out to be a beast of another kind. Find out what fate has in store for this family and sing along to some stunning melodies as we discover what it means to be Brave. The post PP13 – Brave (2012) appeared first on PodCavern.

Cars 2 is for everyone who dared to ask the question “what if cars were spies?” and absolutely no one else. Setting aside the absurdity of different types of vehicles racing in a single class world championship, the Pixar Pals draw the line at this film wasting the voice talents (and precious training time) of motorsport GOAT Lewis Hamilton. Watch if you must, but be warned that there are no winners in this race. (Literally - it just ends.) The post PP12 – Cars 2 (2011) appeared first on PodCavern.

A third tale of aging playthings may not entice the common-folk among us, but the savviest always knew that Toy Story 3 was certain to tug at our heartstrings in just the right way. The Pixar Pals are playing with some familiar friends and lots'o new acquaintances in this second sequel for Woody, Buzz, and the rest of the gang as they prepare to say “so long, partner” as Andy heads into adulthood and they step into a new sandbox - Lincoln Logs and all. The post PP11 – Toy Story 3 (2010) appeared first on PodCavern.

We've heard of children testing the limits of gravity, but a senior citizen making helium bend to his will is uncharted territory - and the start of an unforgettable expedition. Float along to Paradise Falls with the Pixar Pals as we witness the bittersweet story of Karl and Ellie, and see how far love can carry you as long as you believe that adventure is out there. The post PP10 – Up (2009) appeared first on PodCavern.

Put on your Sunday clothes, listeners - turns out there's lots of world out there, and the Pixar Pals are about to explore it with everyone's favourite anthropomorphic robot, WALL-E! Garbage compacting has never been so watchable, and cockroaches have never been so cute, in this unexpectedly charming story that reminds us that there's a lot of good to see in the world…as long as we look beyond our screens. The post PP09 – Wall-E (2008) appeared first on PodCavern.

Adventurous fish, a family of superheroes, talking cars…what's next, a charming rat who can cook you a gourmet meal? YUP! The Pixar Pals are continuing the studio's hot streak of fine fare as they serve up some silliness and a side of heart with Ratatouille. This one goes out to anyone who's ever needed an ego boost in the kitchen - because anyone can cook! The post PP08 – Ratatouille (2007) appeared first on PodCavern.

Things may be speeding up on the racetrack, but Pixar is definitely slowing down a bit this week as we head west on Route 66. Even Lightning McQueen's flashy style and the small-town charm of Radiator Springs aren't enough to bring Cars the life that it's creators were looking for - but hey, your Pals are still here to point out the bright spots, including a decent redemption plot, one memorable tune, and an unexpectedly compelling road paving machine that just might have you saying ka-chow! The post PP07 – Cars (2006) appeared first on PodCavern.

So far, we've met Pixar characters who are lovable, resourceful, adventurous, caring, and determined; but this week, we're saying hello to a cast that's truly incredible. Your best Pals are stretching, lifting, speeding, and disappearing our way through our first superhero film, and you better believe we're leaving our capes at home as we take on the evil Syndrome alongside…you guessed it!…The Incredibles. The post PP06 – The Incredibles (2004) appeared first on PodCavern.

We all get a little lost sometimes - but it's a rare clownfish whose dad travels hundreds of miles, battling sharks and traversing a jellyfish forest, with only one mission: just keep swimming, just keep swimming…until he finds his son. With the help of a plucky Blue Tang and a tank full of finned friends, Finding Nemo and the Pixar Pals will remind even the most ichthyophobic among us that fish are friends, not food. The post PP05 – Finding Nemo (2003) appeared first on PodCavern.

What if the monsters under your bed really did exist - but they were more scared of you than you were of them? The Pixar Pals are swinging the closet door wide open and facing some high-scoring scarers as we explore the world of Monsters, Inc., and all the slimy, scaly, and shaggy beasts it has to offer - including an outsider who isn't afraid to say “Boo!” The post PP04 – Monsters, Inc. (2001) appeared first on PodCavern.

It seems the world couldn't get enough of Woody, Buzz and the gang, so for their third feature, Pixar gave the people what they wanted and delivered their first sequel: Toy Story 2. The Pixar Pals are ready for this roundup, featuring a mix of fresh and familiar faces, unexpected adventures, hilarious hijinks, and what is to become a signature move for the studio: an emotional gut-punch of a scene that'll have you reaching for the Kleenex (and your favourite childhood toy). The post PP03 – Toy Story 2 (1999) appeared first on PodCavern.

It's tough to be a bug, and even tougher when you're at the bottom of the food chain like Flik and the other inhabitants of Ant Island. But the Pixar Pals are about to find out what happens when a bully pushes a little ant with big ideas too far…and a classic mix-up leads to a motley crew of new friends showing him exactly what he's capable of. You may not walk away a lover of insects, but A Bug's Life will at least having you thinking twice before taking a magnifying glass to the sidewalk on a sunny day. The post PP02 – A Bugs Life (1998) appeared first on PodCavern.