Monoreel Radio

This week, we review and discuss "Moana 2". What was the original plan for this story? How does the music compare to the first following the departure of Lin-Manuel Miranda? Do we see a future third film? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

This week we celebrate the 30th anniversary of "While You Were Sleeping". Is this film a product of its time? How did we feel about this ensemble cast? Is this a Christmas film? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

This month, we discuss the runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend. We also discuss one last trip to Mardi Gras at Universal Studios, a new dining experience for us at CityWalk, and enjoying another concert at Hard Rock Live.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation.   

This week we celebrate the 30th anniversary of "Jefferson In Paris". Why was this film a risk for Disney? Who surprises us in this star studded cast? How does Disney handle some tough subject matter? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

This week we celebrate the 30th anniversary of "Tall Tale". What is the tale of Sean's childhood history with this movie? Is this film a hidden gem? Why did it perform so poorly at the box office? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.   To listen to Detour To Neverland's Recap of "Epic Universe", click here.   Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

This week we celebrate the 35th anniversary of Touchstone Picture's "Pretty Woman". How many times did Julia Roberts have to audition for this role? Who was originally cast to play Edward Lewis? Is this the greatest rom-com of all time? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

This week we review and discuss, "High Fidelity". This film is celebrating its 25th anniversary, but is it timeless? How do we feel about Rob's character as a whole? What do we think of the soundtrack? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

This month we discuss EPCOT's International Festival of The Arts, Universal Mardi Gras, cheering on for the runDisney Princess Weekend, and finally a live report from Raglan Road on St Patrick's Day.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

This week we review and discuss 1997's "Cinderella"". Is this film timeless? Does it feel like something out of the 90s? How does it compare to the other versions of this story? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

This week we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of "Man Of The House". This film has an ensemble cast, but were they all the top choices? Was this the right vehicle for JTT? Was this film a product of its time? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

This week we wrap up "What The February" with a discussion of "Unidentified Flying Oddball". Have we seen this story adaptation before? What in this film holds up? How does this compare to other Ron Miller era films? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

This month, we got to spend some time at the resorts, and recap our dining experience at both the Polynesian and Port Orleans. We also discuss attending our first Orlando Solar Bears game, the Daytona 500 and some of the Valentine's Day snack offerings at Disney Springs.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

This week we review 1999's "Can Of Worms". Is this the terrible film we're expecting, or is it a hidden gem? Which 90s team rom-com are we surprisingly comparing it to? What do we think of the practical effects? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

This week kicks off "What The February" 2025 with a discussion of 2020's "The New Mutants". Why was this film pushed back so many times? Was this film a victim of sloppy editing? Do we think there should be a second chance given to this franchise? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

This week we review and discuss 2024's "Out of My Mind". Are we surprised by the inner monologue?Should this film have had a theatrical run? Is this Disney's best release of 2024? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

This week we discuss "Deadpool and Wolverine". Were there too many fourth wall breaks? Did they do a service to Logan? Do we want more from this pair? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

This month we discuss the conclusion of the holiday season at Walt Disney World, and have a lengthy conversation about runDisney's Marathon Weekend 2025. We also discuss movie theater etiquette, the removal of Constance Hatchaway, and a way too early prediction for Halloween Horror Nights 2025.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

This week, we begin to recap last years theatrical releases, starting with "Inside Out 2". Is this a seamless transition from the first film? How have our characters grown? Will Disney try to make this into a trilogy? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.   Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

This week we celebrate the 30th anniversary of "Houseguest". How much of this film was ad-lib? What's with McDonalds? Was this film a success for Disney? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

This week, we bring you our annual Year In Review from Everglazed at Disney Springs. What is our favorite release from 2024? Did we find any hidden gems this year? What does the 2025 slate look like? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

This week we review and discuss 1999's "Mickey's Once Upon A Christmas". Is this anthology film an instant classic? How are these characters different from how we've seen them previously? Are there inconsistencies with our cast? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

This month we recap a busy time of the year in the most magical place on Earth! We discuss celebrating the holidays at Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and a surprising trip to SeaWorld. We also discuss proof of time for runDisney and the infamous Tally the Elf. 

This week we review and discuss 2023's "Dashing Through The Snow". Is this an instant holiday classic? How does this Santa suit compare to other film versions? What do we think about the changes to Santa's distribution system? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

This week we review and discuss 2020's "Godmothered". Is this film too much like another Disney movie? Do we consider this a Christmas film? Do we want to see content like this return to Disney Plus's production slate? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

This week we celebrate the 15th anniversary of "Old Dogs". Which film did we think we were watching? What was the original distribution plan? Would Disney release this movie today? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

This month we discuss cruising on Royal Carribean's Utopia of The Seas, the runDisney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and a staycation at the Animal Kingdom Lodge, as well as the Wicked Experience at Universal Studios. 

This week we review and discuss "Oz The Great and Powerful". How deep does Disney's history with Oz actually go? Do we enjoy this origin story for The Wizard? How do we feel about the CGI? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

This week we celebrate the 10th anniversary of "Big Hero 6". Is animation the right route for a Marvel franchise? Has the film stood the test of time? Do we want more from this world? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

This week we review and discuss 1998's "My Date With The President's Daughter". Who was this film clearly inspired by? How did we feel about the casting? Has the film held up over the years? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

This week we celebrate the 5th anniversary of "Maleficent Mistress of Evil". How is this different from the first film? Have the VFX improved? Do we like where we leave our characters? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

This month we taste our way around the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival, give our final Halloween Horror Night house rankings, and enjoy Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld Orlando!

This week we review and discuss "Ed Wood" as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. Who did Johnny Depp use as motivation for his character? What makes this one different from Tim Burton's other films? How does this compare to other bipics? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

This week, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of "The Sixth Sense". Wait… it's a Disney movie? How did they come to acquire this film? What do we think about Disney rolling the dice on a first time director? Once you know the twist, does it have rewatchability? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

This week we review and discuss 2024's "Descendants: The Rise of Red". How is this different from its predecessors? Did we need a sequel? Will we see more from this franchise? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

This week we celebrate the 30th anniversary of "Quiz Show". With this creative team and talent roster, what are we expecting? Should this film have won Best Picture in 1994? Is this film still relatable today? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

This week, we recap a fun-filled, fall inspired month at our favorite attractions. We discuss low crowds during a diet EPCOT day, taking in the decor and snacks from the Magic Kingdom for Halloween, and the return of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios, Florida. We also snack around Disney Springs, enjoying the many flavors of Halloween as well as Spanish and Latin American Heritage Month.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

This week we are celebrating 300 episodes and mixing it up a bit with a discussion of the TGIF shows that traveled to Walt Disney World. Do these episodes work in service of their respective sitcoms? Do they feel like one big commercial for the parks? Which show utilizes Disney best? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

This week we review and discuss 1995's "Tom and Huck". Do we need a modern re-telling of this classic tale? How do we feel about the casting choices? Is this film a product of its time? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  To listen to our review of "I'll Be Home For Christmas", click here.    Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation.   

This week, we are joined by everybody's favorite pianist, Rob Volpe, to discuss 2009's "The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story". Is their story what we were expecting? How do we feel about their complex relationship? What happened when they no longer had a contract with Disney? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

This week we celebrate the 30th anniversary of "Camp Nowhere". Why was this film released toward the end of Summer? Is this film a product of it's time? Is it age appropriate? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

This week we celebrate the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics with a discussion of "Young Woman And The Sea". How close does this film mirror the historical events of Trudy Ederle's swim of the English Channel? Are these the right casting choices? Where does it rank among other Disney sports films? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

This month, are back at Disney Springs for a second round of Flavors of Florida, as well as round two at to the Kennedy Space Center. We also discuss all of the major announcements from D23 The Ultimate Fan Experience.

This week, we welcome back Ted Thomas to discuss his 2009 documentary "Walt and El Grupo", an account of Walt Disney's Goodwill Tour of South America in 1941. Ted tells us all about his experience producing the film and how it lead so many new discoveries, he is now releasing a 230-page follow up book, "Walt and El Grupo In Latin America", with co-authors Didier Ghez and JB Kaufman. This hardcover monograph is published by the Hyperion Historical Alliance, which will have a booth set up for book signings at the upcoming 2024 D23 Expo in Anaheim, following the authors' panel.  Click here to listen to our review of "Frank and Ollie". Click here to listen to our first conversation with Ted about producing "Frank and Ollie". Click here to listen to our review of "Saludos Amigos".   Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

This week we review and discuss 2003's "Inspector Gadget 2". Is this film closer to the source material than the first film? How do we feel about the re-castings? Does the CGI get any better? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

This week we discuss "Inspector Gadget" on its 25th anniversary. What talent was originally attached to the film? Does this movie stay true to the source material from the television show? Do the effects hold up? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

This week we review and discuss "Deadpool 2". Did they try too hard to out-shock the first film? How do we feel about the villain in this film? Are we excited for the third installment? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

This month our friends Nicole, Damian, and Mike join us for a conversation on the 2024 Flavors Of Florida offerings. We also discuss enjoying EPCOT without a festival, seeing Jodi Benson live, and going broke on nostalgia at Universal Studios, Florida. Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

This week we start the countdown to "Deadpool And Wolverine" with a discussion of Deadpool's origin film. How does this film break the mold? Why is it polarizing? Is it a good MCU intro to the X-men? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation.

This week we review and discuss the new Jim Henson documentary "Idea Man". Do we learn anything new about Jim Henson? How does Ron Howard connect this film to some of Jim's early experimental films? How did Jim's life parallel Walt Disney's? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation.

This week we celebrate the opening of "Tiana's Bayou Adventure" at Walt Disney World with a discussion of 2009's "The Princess And The Frog". What was the reaction to the return of traditional hand drawn animation? Does New Orleans work as the setting? What do we think of a modern day princess movie? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation.

This week we celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Around The World in 80 Days". How close is this film to the source material? Does the movie feel cohesive? Is the cast enough to save it? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation.