Why I Love Disney

In this exciting and unexpected episode, we discuss the where-were-you-when-you-heard breaking news that Bob Iger has replaced Bob Chapek as CEO of the Walt Disney Company. We share our perspectives, talk about the reactions of others in the media, and discuss our hopes and dreams for Disney's future and what a huge decision like this could mean for Disney Parks, Disney movies, Disney+, and more!!!!

In this episode of the podcast we look back on the Disney theatrical productions and the Disney+ releases of 2022! Did they meet, fall short, or surpass expectations? Join us as we discuss:LightyearChip and Dale: Rescue RangersDr. Strange in the Multiverse of MadnessPinocchioThor: Love and ThunderHocus Pocus 2Black Panther: Wakanda ForeverPlus, Andor and more!Finally, JD tells us about visiting Disney's Hollywood Studios last week to experience the return of Fantasmic!

In this episode Dustin, JD, and David discuss the most recent Disney Plus content and talk some new park news as well!

In this episode, we take on the role of imagineers and dream up a new land in the Magic Kingdom! Rides, Food, Shoppes, and more!

Join us for another exciting episode of Disney news!

Episode 60 - More D23 Expo 2022 News and AnnouncementsIn this episode, join us as we discuss the announcements (and lack of announcements?) from the recent D23 Expo 2022 in Anaheim, CATopics include:The D23 Expo Live BroadcastThe Mandalorian and Hulk Meet and Greet Experiences Coming to DisneylandRumored Updates to Tomorrowland that Didn't Get AnnouncedUpcoming Marvel and Star Wars ContentVague Announcements of Possible “What If” Experiences for Walt Disney World, including Coco, Encanto, Moana, and Zootopia areas plus a long rumored Villains areaUpcoming Attractions and Events like Tron Lightcycle Run, Tiana's Bayou Adventure, Disney: 100 Years of Wonder, and the Return of Fantasmic! And More!

Episode 59 - D23 Expo 2022 News and AnnouncementsIn this episode, join us as we discuss the announcements (and lack of announcements?) from the recent D23 Expo 2022 in Anaheim, CA - especially the news from the Parks and Experiences panel.Topics include:The D23 Expo Live BroadcastThe Mandalorian and Hulk Meet and Greet Experiences Coming to DisneylandRumored Updates to Tomorrowland that Didn't Get AnnouncedUpcoming Marvel and Star Wars ContentVague Announcements of Possible “What If” Experiences for Walt Disney World, including Coco, Encanto, Moana, and Zootopia areas plus a long rumored Villains areaUpcoming Attractions and Events like Tron Lightcycle Run, Tiana's Bayou Adventure, Disney: 100 Years of Wonder, and the Return of Fantasmic! And More!

Episode 58 - David and JD take a family trip to the Walt Disney Resort in Florida! In this episode we talk about the big family trip to Walt Disney World the first week of August 2022. David's top 10 hits and a few misses as well! Topics we discuss include:Fort Wilderness LodgeFood & Wine FestivalGeyser Point Bison BurgersCosmic RewindAnd More!

In this episode we talk about Disney/Marvel's latest cinematic release, Thor: Love and Thunder, discussing its strengths and weaknesses (screaming goats: strength or weakness) and ranking it among the rest of the films in the MCU. We also discuss the latest Disney news and an upcoming trip to Walt Disney World Topics we discuss include:When will Fantasmic return to Walt Disney World?Disney's new service to help you find your carTiana's Bayou AdventureCosmic RewindAnd More!

In this episode we discuss summer Disney news including:Bob Chapek's new contractLightyear bust?Private Jet Disney Tour?Economic slowdown?

In this Episode we discuss JD's trip back to the park and the not-so great opening of Lightyear.

In this episode we discus the first four episodes of Obi Wan Kenobi - Does it Live Up To The Hype? Plus Disney News & More

In this episode Dustin & David talk the latest Disney news and discover David's famous relatives. Topics include:Ob1 Wan KenobiO11NCEDisney + Park News

In this episode we talk about our opinions of Marvel's new box office hit, Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Join us as we agree and disagree along the way! We discuss:How does the tone and style compare with other movies from the MCU?Is Marvel getting too complicated for the average viewer?The entrance and sudden exit of the Marvel Illuminati.So is Wanda good or evil?How does Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness rank compared with the rest of the MCU movies!And much, much more!

In this edition of the Why I Love Disney podcast we talk about Moon Knight, the newest Marvel series to hit Disney+. Plus, as usual, we discuss other current Disney news. Join us! Topics we discuss:The opening of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.Where does the Reedy Creek contraversy stand?Is Disney back to “normal?” How good is Moon Knight and what are its best qualities?

In this edition of the Why I Love Disney podcast, we celebrate 50 episodes and reminisce about what the world was like when we began this journey. And JD tells us all about the passholder preview event he attended to ride Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Epcot's newest and long anticipated Omnicoaster attraction. Join us as we talk about everything but Bruno (for a change!). We discuss:The Epcot Debate: Does intellectual property like Marvel belong in an EPCOT attraction?What is the annual passholder preview experience like?What is Cosmic Rewind really like?How does Cosmic Rewind rate compared to other Disney attractions/coasters and Universal Studios Orlando attractions/coasters?And more!

In this episode we discuss the parallels between visionary leaders such as Walt Disney, Steve Jobs, and Elon Musk. We touch on the controversy between Disney and the Florida government. Finally, we discuss the latest Disney news and what we're watching on Disney +Topics:Reedy CreekElon Musk & TwitterDeSantis vs DisneyMoon KnightO11nceGuardians of the Galaxy ride and vol 3ThorAvatar 2Spiderman: Across the Spider-verse.

In this episode we explore the world of Disney news and even throw in a little Disney Trivia! Join along! www.whyilovedisney.com

In this episode we discuss JD's trip to Magic Kingdom and Dustin's day at Universal's Volcano Bay Water Park. Topics include:Volcano Bay Water ParkTapu Tapu Ride Cue SystemMagic Kingdom Genie + cue systemGroup Sales at the parksand much much more!Join the discussion at www.WhyILoveDisney.com

In this episode of the Why I Love Disney podcast, we discuss Disney news, discounts, Moon Knight and Dustin's group trip to Universal Studios Florida. Topics Include:Wizarding World of Harry PotterDiagon AlleyHagrid's Motorbike AdventureVelocicoasterJurasic ParkThe Simpsons RideTop Eats in the ParksMoon KnightGenie + vs Express PassDiscounts for Disney + Subscribers

In this episode JD, and David share their top tips on what to bring on a day in the parks! Plus we watched Moon Knight and have some thoughts!

Show Notes: In this special edition of the Why I Love Disney podcast JD, Dustin and David pick the best Disney movies of all time from a NCAA style 64 team bracket. Upsets, Intrigue, Controversy, and Buzzer Beaters. THE FINAL MATCH. Plus Disney News and More!Join us at whyilovedisney.com, twitter, or instagram to argue for your favorite movies!

In this episode we discuss the latest Disney news and crown the champion of the Ultimate Disney Movie March Madness Bracket Challenge!Topics include:New Parental Controls on Disney +Turning RedJD's trip to Universal Studios - Islands of AdventureVelocicoaster - Does it live up to the hype?The final rounds of the Disney Movie Bracket Challenge

Show Notes: In this special edition of the Why I Love Disney podcast JD, Dustin and David pick the best Disney movies of all time from a NCAA style 64 team bracket. Upsets, Intrigue, Controversy, and Buzzer Beaters! It's the Round of 32 and the Sweet 16!Join us at whyilovedisney.com, twitter, or instagram to argue for your favorite movies! Topics include:Star Wars vs MarvelPixar vs Disney StudiosBambi vs Peter PanFrozen vs Beauty and the BeastAlladin vs Iron Man

Show Notes: In this special edition of the Why I Love Disney podcast JD, Dustin and David pick the best Disney movies of all time from a NCAA style 64 team bracket. Upsets, Intrigue, Controversy, and Buzzer Beaters! Join us at whyilovedisney.com, twitter, or instagram to argue for your favorite movies! Topics include:Star Wars vs MarvelPixar vs Disney Studios101 Dalmatians vs… 3 Men & a Baby???

In this episode we discuss:What's going on with marvel?Daredevil to MCU from Spider-man No Way HomeIs Daredevil universe worth watching for average marvel fan?- coming to Disney+Moon Knight will be another huge indication of what's in storeDoctor Strange Multiverse of Madness- Illuminati confirmed!We hear professor Xavier voiceWho else is a memberAlmost actor guessing game

We cover it all in this episode! From crazy park crowds to a new Genie+ system. Will the Encanto hype ever end? Best and worst of Boba Fett. All your questions answered! Join us for another episode about why we love Disney!In this episode we discussPark crowds in FebruaryEncanto still on topGenie+ system changeBoba Fett series summary

David and JD went to Disney! and it was CROWDED. Last trip we used Genie+, this trip we did not- how does it compare?Topics:Disney at the Super BowlDrunken Brawls at Disney SpringsNew Food StopsCheerleading Competitionsand much much more!

In this episode, we have some fun with Disney trivia! Join the conversation at www.whyilovedisney.com

In this episode David, Dustin, and JD discuss Disney live action remakes. Why are there so many the past few years with more on the way? Are they any good? Are they good for Disney long term? Which of them are our favorites? Which could we have lived without? Is the live action remake of animated characters a trend that will continue? Which animated movie franchise would we most like to see a live action remake? The answer will surprise you. All this, plus our take on the latest Disney news including Peter Dinklage's harsh criticism of the new Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs film that is in production. Join in the fun at www.whyIloveDisney.com

In this episode we discus what we've been watching on Disney+ during snow days including more thoughts about Disney's Encanto! Topics include:Book of Boba FettEncantoMarvels EternalsJoin us for another round of Disney and let us know your thoughts as well!

In this episode we start off discussing what we've been watching on Disney+ and share some of our thoughts about Disney's Encanto! Then we talk about the Disney that we're most looking forward to in 2022. Finally, we dive deep into some of the latest Disney news, including Bob Chapek's 3 Pillars, and the fate of popular characters like Winnie-the-Pooh and Mickey Mouse as they enter public domain. Join us for another round of "Why I Love Disney" and let us know your thoughts as well!

In this episode we discuss all of our favorite (and least favorite) things Disney related from 2021. Look back with us and let us know what you think at www.whyilovedisney.com

This episode of the Why I Love Disney podcast is all about what we watched in 2021! All of our favorite Disney Plus content discussed and sorted for you! Topics include:MarvelLucaEncanto Spiderman - No Way HomeBlack WidowWanda VisionLokiHawkeyeBehind the AttractionHome AloneThe Book of Boba FettJoin the conversation at www.whyilovedisney.com

This episode is only and all about Spiderman No Way Home.We discuss immediate reactions, fan theories, plot lines, surprises, cut scenes, and more! Warning! This episode contains all the spoilers you could imagine.

In Episode 30 we talk about Hawkeye, Marvel's new show currently releasing episodes on Disney+ each Wednesday night. We also talk about the highly anticipated upcoming theatrical release of Spider-Man: No Way Home, coming to theaters in a few days. JD also gives us a park update from his trip this past weekend, and we conclude with a discussion about the rocky media response surrounding Disney's Galactic Starcruiser publicity. Join us! Topics:Merry Christmas! Hawkeye new episodes every Wednesday/ 4 episodes so far. Opinions?Spider-Man No Way Home premiere- 100% rotten tomatoes, living up to hype. Got tickets? JD went to 3 parks in one day. How has it changed since 2 weeks ago?Star Wars receive rocky publicity with the Galactic Starcruiser welcome video.

Episode 29 - D23, Genie +, and the Park ExperienceShow Notes: In this edition of the Why I Love Disney podcast, we talk all about David's D23 experience and JD and David's trip to the parks. They use Genie + and dish all about it!Topics include:Destination D23EncantoRemy's Ratatouille AdventureMickey's Runaway RailwaySpace 220Steakhouse 71Genie +Lightning LanesPark Tips​Cast Member Excellence

In this special bonus episode Dustin, David and JD watch the new Spiderman No Way Home trailer and record their first reactions and speculate about the new Marvel movie that is coming in December 2021.

Show Notes: In this edition of the Why I Love Disney podcast, Dustin and David welcome a new member to the WILD team and talk about what they have been up to over the break. They preview the weeks ahead and discuss Marvel's Eternals, an upcoming trip to D23, the best of Disney + content from 2021. Join us at whyilovedisney.com as we discuss the moments that left us confused and the final product that left us disappointed for what might have been.Topics include:We welcome JD to the podcast!JD shares “why he loves Disney” - favorite Disney movie, favorite park attraction, etc.We talk about David and JD's upcoming trip to Walt Disney World and the Destination D23 event later this month.We discuss our first impressions of Marvel's Eternals.

Show Notes: In this edition of the Why I Love Disney podcast, Dustin, David, and Ramin talk about their likes and dislikes regarding the movie Artemis Fowl, released on Disney+ this summer. Join us at whyilovedisney.com as we discuss the moments that left us confused and the final product that left us disappointed for what might have been.Topics include:Artemis FowlMulch DiggumsHolly Short

Show Notes: In this edition of the Why I Love Disney podcast, Dustin, David, Ramin discuss some of the biggest Disney news that has taken place since the last episode and explain the unexpected delay in their podcast schedule due to a personal encounter with the coronavirus. Join us in the discussion at whyilovedisney.comTopics include:First hand experience with Covid-19The reopening of Disney parksThe impact of the coronavirus at Disney parksDisney's earnings call New releases like Hamilton on Disney+The release of Mulan on Disney+ in September

Episode 18 - Rewatching AvatarShow Notes: On this special edition of the Why I Love Disney podcast, Dustin, David, and Ramin re-watch and discuss the epic movie Avatar. Join us in the discussion at whyilovedisney.comTopics include:TechnologyJames CameronSequelsDisney Pandora ride

Episode 23 - Disney's Reopening PlansShow Notes: On this edition of the Why I Love Disney podcast, Dustin and David and Ramin discuss Disney's reopening plans and other Disney news. Would you go to the park right now? Join us in the discussion at whyilovedisney.comTopics include:Disney ParksDisney SpringsMulan MovieDisney Resorts

In this episode of the Why I Love Disney Podcast we discuss our takes on The Rise of Skywalker. Did it land the plane? Caution. Spoiler alerts and hot takes ahead!

Show Notes:In this episode we discuss the Disney news of the week.

Show Notes: On this edition of the Why I Love Disney podcast, Dustin and David re-watch, and Ramin watches for the first time, Pixar's newest release, Onward, now playing on Disney+. We'll talk about everything: the characters, the story, the all-star cast, and the Pixar plot twists and turns. Does Onward stand up to other Pixar favorites? Join us in the discussion at whyilovedisney.comTopics include:Onward's “rewatchability”The power of Pixar storytellingThe Cast: Tom Holland, Chris Pratt and moreDid Barley Lightfoot get an unfair representation?Onward's “Tear Factor”

Show Notes: On this edition of the Why I Love Disney podcast, Dustin, David, and Ramin discuss the latest Disney news. Join us in the discussion at whyilovedisney.comTopics include:Disney ParksDisney MoviesArtemis Fowl MarvelOnward Pixar

Show Notes: On this special edition of the Why I Love Disney podcast, Dustin, David, and Ramin re-watch and discuss the Disney classic Tron. Join us in the discussion at whyilovedisney.comTopics include:TronTron LegacyVideo GamesArcadeA.I. Decentralized InternetJeff Bridges

While we are staying at home we have plenty of time to watch more Disney Plus! These special episodes of the Why I Love Disney podcast are our takes on these movies and television shows. In this episode, David, Dustin, and Ramin review and discuss their thoughts on Frozen 2. SPOILERS AHEAD.

Show Notes: This week on the Why I Love Disney podcast we talk about the news that Disney is closing “indefinitely” and will pay employees through April 18th. Also, our Disney plus viewing is through the roof! Join us in the discussion at whyilovedisney.comTopics include:Disney ParksTomorrowland Speedway Wreck It Ralph Ride AnnouncedOnwardMarvelTronThe SimpsonsTomorrowland Speedway What we watched this week:Frozen 2TronIron ManThorThe Simpsons

Show Notes: This week on the Why I Love Disney podcast we made the ultimate list of “Can't Miss” programming on Disney Plus. Topics include:Marvel Night80's NightPixar NightNostalgia ListAnimation NightStar WarsThe MandolorianThe Imagineering StoryGravity FallsAladdinPhineas & FerbToy Story SeriesThe IncrediblesTronThe Computer that Wore Tennis ShoesTogoFrozen 2Dr StrangeBlack PantherRatatouille Honey I Shrunk the KidsRobin Hood