Best Emily & Clayton Sullivan Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 151: Our Three Year Podiversary - Get to Know Us 1:40:02

4d ago1:40:02

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It's our three year podiversary and also our first upload on Youtube! To celebrate the occasion we reflect on the first 3 years of Make It Magical, answer listener questions and dream of the future! Make It Magical is a Disney-Centric podcast that focuses on the magic behind the stories that is created by the Disney Company. We talk the history of …

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Episode 150: Sailing the Disney Wonder Trip Recap 1:36:44

12d ago1:36:44

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We are back from our Disney Cruise aboard the Disney Wonder sailing from San Diego to Vancouver. We are excited to share all about our trip and the ins and outs of the Disney Wonder with you this week! Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.com Make it Magical merch is available now at https://www.bonfire.com/store/make-it…

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Episode 149: The Exhilarating History of Soarin' (Part 2) - Secrets and Evolution into Soarin’ Around the World 1:25:00

19d ago1:25:00

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The first leg of our Soarin’ series is coming in for a landing, but don’t miss your connecting flight to the behind the scenes of what it took to evolve into Soarin’ Around the World! We cover Michael Eisner urban legends, Disney smells, and the reason for why that L.A. scene induces so much fear! Check out our official website: https://www.makeitm…

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Episode 148: The Exhilarating History of Soarin' (Part 1) - The Creation of Disney’s Original Soarin’ Over California 1:38:31

26d ago1:38:31

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Ok little aviators, it is time to stow away all your carry-on items in the under-seat compartment. This includes cameras, purses, AirPods, hats, and of course, those little beauties. Now that’s out of the way, Soarin' to tower, it is time to get to the history of this fan favorite ride, Soarin’ Over California! We are now cleared for takeoff. Makin…

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Episode 147: Clayton Watches Atlantis - Part 4 1:06:46

1M ago1:06:46

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Now that we have given the backstory on the making of Atlantis, it is time to actually give our thoughts on the film and where we put it in the greater Disney animation backlog! Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.com Make it Magical merch is available now at https://www.bonfire.com/store/make-it-magical-podcast/!!! Gra…

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Episode 146: Clayton Watches Atlantis - Part 3 1:14:22

1M ago1:14:22

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Did you know that there was almost an entire Atlantis expanded universe, complete with multiple park rides, additional movies and a TV show that could take on the X-Files? We finish up our behind the scenes look at the making of Atlantis this week with all the what-ifs of this adventure movie! Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagic…

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Episode 145: Clayton Watches Atlantis - Part 2 1:33:45

2M ago1:33:45

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We continue our adventure through the making of Atlantis this week discussing animation techniques, CGI, cast and more with much more of this adventure to follow! Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.com Make it Magical merch is available now at https://www.bonfire.com/store/make-it-magical-podcast/!!! Grab yourself some…

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Episode 144: Clayton Watches Atlantis - Part 1 1:23:15

2M ago1:23:15

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It is time for another installment of Clayton Watches so that we can get him closer and closer to becoming the ultimate Disney expert and this time we cover Atlantis the early 2000 adventure following linguist Milo Thatch as he goes on an adventure to find the lost city of Atlantis! Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.c…

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Episode 143: Uncovering the Haunted Mansion (Part 20) - To the East Coast and Beyond, It's Time for Mansion Expansion 1:26:57

2M ago1:26:57

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Disneyland's Haunted Mansion has finally opened after 18 long years of semi-continuous development and that's it for the ride...or is it? Disney had a hit on their hands and they knew it expanding quickly to Project X(Walt Disney World) and then to almost every international park in some form! Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagic…

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Episode 142: Uncovering the Haunted Mansion (Part 19) - Finishing Touches and the Opening of the Haunted Mansion 1:29:57

2M ago1:29:57

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Part 19 and we are finally here, the opening of the Haunted Mansion in Disneyland. 18 years after the initial thought of a haunted house in Walt's park it is time for the doors to open and the spooks to begin! But before we can open, we have to put the finishing touches and let the ghosts move in! Check us out over on the Idiot's Guide to Imagineer…

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Episode 141: Uncovering the Haunted Mansion (Part 18) - The Man Behind Grim Grinning Ghosts 1:13:18

3M ago1:13:18

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X gonna give it to ya! X. Atencio that is as he the final main Imagineer that we have to cover in the Haunted Mansion story. An animator turned lyricist? You'll have to listen to get the full scoop! Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.com Make it Magical merch is available now at https://www.bonfire.com/store/make-it-ma…

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Episode 140: Uncovering the Haunted Mansion (Part 17) - Put Them Together and They Just Make Sense 1:23:48

3M ago1:23:48

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Oh no, there is peanut butter in my chocolate! Oh no, there is chocolate in my peanut butter! This is what we imagine Imagineering was like when Claude Coats and Marc Davis were given the reigns of the Haunted Mansion Development! While they both wanted different atmospheres and approaches, Coats' approach for moody and spooky and Davis' knack for …

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Episode 139: Uncovering the Haunted Mansion (Part 16) - The Omnimoving Doom Buggy 1:22:45

3M ago1:22:45

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The decision has been made to move the Haunted Mansion to a ridethrough, which means we need a ride vehicle! Enter the top tier ride vehicle....the Doom Buggy! We cover it's origin and set the stage our next lead Imagineers on the project! Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.com Make it Magical merch is available now at…

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Episode 138: Uncovering the Haunted Mansion (Part 15) - Closing the chapter on Rolly Crump and the Museum of the Weird 1:29:36

3M ago1:29:36

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We have reached another milestone in the history of the Mansion, but it is a somber one. Walt has passed and the future of the Mansion is not clear without the man in charge. With this event we must also say goodbye to one of our favorite Imagineers, Rolly Crump, as his involvement with the project would end shortly after. Check out our official we…

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Episode 137: Uncovering the Haunted Mansion (Part 14) - Museum of the Weird 1:24:48

4M ago1:24:48

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Today things get a little weird! As in we're talking about the Museum of the Weird, which was Rolly's concept for what might have been attached to the Haunted Mansion! Today we cover all the weird oddities that he dreamt up which have had a lasting legacy on the ride! Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.com Make it Magi…

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Episode 136: Uncovering the Haunted Mansion (Part 13) - Scaring the Daylights Out of Walt 1:14:44

4M ago1:14:44

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We are back to your regularly scheduled programming with another episode(lucky number 13) of Uncovering the Haunted Mansion. Today we talk about the famous pitch meeting for the Haunted Mansion that reportedly left Walt sleepless and spooked! And we will settle in with our next focus on the Imagineers focusing on the project at the conclusion of th…

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Episode 135: Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Recap - Part 2 2:06:14

4M ago2:06:14

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Wow! We only covered the parks fun last week and didn't even cover the main reason we were in Walt Disney World...our first Marathon! This week we cover the full Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend with our experience, some tips and some tears(tears of happiness that is)! Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.com Make it M…

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Episode 134: Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Recap - Part 1 2:02:27

4M ago2:02:27

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HELLLLLOOOOO!!!! We are back in more ways than one! This week we warm up the mics again and recap our amazing Walt Disney World trip filled with memories, meetups and a generally good time! Only the parks this week and next week on part 2 we will cover all the RunDisney fun! Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.com Make …

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Episode 133: It feels like Christmas! It's the Muppet Christmas Carol! - Part 2 1:05:13

5M ago1:05:13

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The thrilling conclusion to our muppet series is here as a special holiday treat as we did too much research! We wish everyone a happy holidays and a happy new year! This is our final episode this year and we will be back in 2025! Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.com Make it Magical merch is available now at https://…

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Episode 132: Bah Humbug! It's the Muppet Christmas Carol! 1:22:28

6M ago1:22:28

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**Start singing in tune of Marley and Marley** We're Emily and Clayton Whoooooo We're Make it Magical Whoooooo We have a new episode for you! In which we talk about the Muppets Christmas Carol Put your earphones in A wild ride waits for you We're Emily and Clayton Whoooooo All the behind the scenes Facts Galore You're doomed if you don't listen We'…

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Episode 131: Rating the Disney Parks Holiday Overlays 1:13:00

6M ago1:13:00

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It’s officially the holiday season, so what better way to celebrate than a festively themed episode? Today we’re breaking down and tier ranking all the holiday overlays from Walt Disney World to Disneyland! Prepare yourselves for some extra Yuletide cheer as we discuss all the holiday magic found in the Disney Parks. Check out our official website:…

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Episode 130: Myth or Fact #2 - Could You Fish in Disneyland's Rivers of America? 1:05:01

6M ago1:05:01

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It's been awhile since we did one of these Myth or Facts, so to refresh on what we are doing today, Emily has 10 myths (or are they actually true?) and Clayton has to decipher what they are! Could you at one point fish in the Rivers of America? Is there a basketball court in the Matterhorn? Find out today on Myth or Fact! Check out our official web…

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Episode 129: Uncovering the Haunted Mansion (Part 12) - An Unfinished Mansion and the 1964 World's Fair 1:04:39

6M ago1:04:39

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The moment has finally arrived. The one we’ve all been waiting for. Drumroll please…. The 1964 New York World’s Fair! This would prove to be a moment that would change the course of Disney parks and the Haunted Mansion’s history for the rest of time. This is where we introduce a little something we like to call Audio Animatronics into the mix! From…

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Episode 128: Uncovering the Haunted Mansion (Part 11) - Now Accepting Ghost Applications 52:15

6M ago52:15

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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 all this ghostly gossip, introduce Marty Skylar’s legendary sign welcoming in restless spirits, and heck, we…

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Episode 127: Uncovering the Haunted Mansion (Part 10) - Breaking Ground 1:08:50

7M ago1:08:50

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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 would open shortly after that right? Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.com M…

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Episode 126: Halloweentown (Part 2) 53:57

7M ago53:57

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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 website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.com Make it Magical merch is available now at https://www.bonfire.com/store/m…

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Episode 125: Halloweentown (Part 1) 1:18:12

8M ago1:18:12

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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, laughter, magic tricks, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, but mostly it has love for this cherished favorite! C…

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Episode 124: Uncovering the Haunted Mansion (Part 9) - Saying Goodbye to Rolly and Yale... 1:15:44

8M ago1:15:44

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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 mansion but what they left has made a considerable impact on its legacy! Check out our official website: ht…

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Episode 123: Uncovering the Haunted Mansion (Part 8) - Happy Little Haunts 1:06:08

8M ago1:06:08

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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: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.com Make it Magical merch is available now at https://www.bonfire.com/store/make-it-magical-podca…

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Episode 122: Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend Trip Recap (Part. 2) 1:50:50

8M ago1:50:50

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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! Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.com Make it Magical merch is available now at https://…

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Episode 121: Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend Trip Recap (Part. 1) 1:50:24

9M ago1:50:24

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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: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.com Make it Magical merch is available now at https://www.bonfire.com/store/make-it-magica…

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Episode 120: Uncovering the Haunted Mansion (Part 7) - Introducing Rolly Crump and Yale Gracey 35:19

9M ago35:19

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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 and Yale Gracey. They were hand-selected by Walt for this project because he believed these were the men up …

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Episode 119: Uncovering the Haunted Mansion (Part 6) - Closing the Chapter on Ken Anderson 1:23:14

9M ago1:23:14

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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 added to the climax of this attraction may just sound familiar enough that it might have you thinking you…

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Episode 118: Make it Magical's London Era 2:18:46

9M ago2:18:46

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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 you about it! Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.com Make it Magical merch …

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Episode 117: Uncovering the Haunted Mansion (Part 5) - Bloodmere Manor 1:00:35

10M ago1:00:35

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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…. Walt Disney? Wait, are you serious? Yes, even Walt somehow gets a starring role in this spooktacular sto…

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Episode 116: Uncovering the Haunted Mansion (Part 4) - Captain Gore and the First Haunted Mansion Storyline 1:17:54

10M ago1:17:54

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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-through Haunted House. Things are about to get real spooky and swashbuckling, as we tell you the tale of the Le…

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Episode 115: Epcot's Past, Present and Future ft. Pirates of the Polynesian 1:13:31

10M ago1:13:31

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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 have the pleasure of being joined by our two swashbuckling friends, Greg and Cori from @piratesofthepolynesi…

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Episode 114: What's It Like Working on Disney Cruise Line ft. Caitlin 58:59

11M ago58:59

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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! We want to thank her so much for both providing us with a fantastic time on our last sailing as well as s…

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Episode 113: Clayton Watches The Fox and the Hound (Part 2) 1:33:14

11M ago1:33:14

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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 shatter upon watching this film for the first time? Brace yourselves friends, because we’re talking about …

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Episode 112: Clayton Watches The Fox and the Hound (Part 1) 1:28:22

11M ago1:28:22

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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 point for the future of the Disney Studios…. The Fox and the Hound. Emily may have gone a bit overboard on …

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Episode 111: What's It Like Inside Club 33? (ft. Lost Weekend Co) 48:15

11M ago48:15

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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. Check out Kelsey's small shop, Lost Weekend Co. She has the best subtly Disney inspired planners and 2025 is just arou…

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Episode 110: Walking in Walt's Footsteps (Socal Trip Recap) 1:32:50

12M ago1:32:50

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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 offer to both Disney movies and the Disney parks. But of course in true Make it Magical fashion, we made i…

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Episode 109: Uncovering the Haunted Mansion (Part 3) - The Mansion's Interior Decorator 49:35

12M ago49:35

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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 stories just yet, but what places around the country that would serve as a bit of an inspiration for the …

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Episode 108: Uncovering the Haunted Mansion (Part 2) - The Forgotten Imagineer 1:21:52

12M ago1:21:52

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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 Yale Gracey, but while there were countless other imagineers that worked to bring the Mansion “alive”, none…

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Episode 107: Uncovering the Haunted Mansion (Part 1) - Walt's First Haunted House 1:41:21

1y ago1:41:21

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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, we are here as your Ghost Hosts to guide you through it all. Today, we kick off this journey by covering …

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Episode 106: WDW/Disney Cruise Trip Recap (PT. 3) - Disney Cruise & Special WDW Day 2:01:21

1y ago2:01:21

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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 at the conclusion of our Disney cruise as we were lucky enough to be able to go to the parks for one more day, hitti…

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Episode 105: WDW/Disney Cruise Trip Recap (PT. 2) - Disney Cruise 2:09:46

1y ago2:09:46

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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’s time to hit the high seas with Disney Cruise Line and discuss our journey aboard the Disney Fantasy. Lis…

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Episode 104: WDW/Disney Cruise Trip Recap (PT. 1) - EPCOT 1:52:29

1y ago1:52:29

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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 Garden festival for the first time! Stay tuned for more on this recap as we will start covering the cruise nex…

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Patreon Peek: Are You Smarter Than A Disney Child - Ep. 4 42:50

1y ago42:50

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We’re doing something special today and dropping what was supposed to be an exclusive Patreon episode and making it available for everyone to enjoy! We’re playing a game of Disney trivia to see if Clayton can pass these questions dreamed up by a much younger version of Emily. If you like this kind of extra content and want to support the show, head…

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Episode 103: Club 33 (Part 3): Memberships and Musings 1:43:17

1y ago1:43:17

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We’re capping off our Club 33 series by covering all the juicy details on all the clubs featured around the world and the scoop on what it takes to become an official member. Are there really Club 33s outside of the US parks? Ever wondered what’s exactly included with a membership? What’s the approval process? So many questions need answering! Join…

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