Friday, February 7, 2025

Gumball Rally 2025!!!

Hello there!  If you're reading this post, there's a good chance that you were directed here from a QR code on a sticker we'll be passing out as we run the Gumball Rally on February 8, 2025!  If you're wondering what the Gumball Rally is, let me tell you!  It's a race held each year by micechat.com.  You can learn more about it by clicking here to visit their website.

Today, there are going to be hundreds of us in Disney's California Adventure, competing against each other to see who can ride the most rides in a day.  But this year, there's an added twist!  The Gumball Rally this year is a MURDER MYSTERY!  What does that mean?  Well, as I write this, I'm not 100% sure!  One cool thing about the Gumball Rally is that it's a little different each year.  And this year, they're doing something that has never been done before as we are trying to solve some type of murder mystery while gathering clues along the way.  

You can follow along today by following my instagram, or the instagram of our podcast.  You can also follow along the official Micechat Gumball Rally Instagram account to see all the teams as they post throughout the day.  At least, we think we'll be able to post throughout the day.  One year, there was a twist where we couldn't use our phones at all throughout the day.  We never know the exact rules until the day of the actual race when we'll review any special rules for the day. 

If you see us out in the park today, say hi and let's take a picture together!  But please, don't offer us any help!  One strict rule is NO HELP from anyone - we're all racing each other and we want to make sure the game is fair!  

This is my and Yin's 5th time running the race, and we're looking to win it this year!  Of course, we're looking to win it every year, so we'll see how it goes!  Our team this year is The Great Mouse DeFectives!  We'll be dressed up like a couple mouse detectives as we run around the park this year.  

This year we're lucky to have my son Tyler, along with his girlfriend Hannah on a team (Only Murders in the Park), as well as my daughter Briana with her husband Riley (The Mysterious Mice).  We're looking forward to having a great day!  If you're interested in hearing about some adventures in the past, you can hear recaps of each of the Rally's we've participated in on Episodes 34, 82, 111, and 140.  And there will be another episode in the next week or two letting you know how today goes!  If you're interested in doing this with us, make sure to look to sign up at micechat.com!  And feel free to ask me any questions you might have!  Let's GO!!!

James

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Episode 166 - Jason's and Cody's Trip Reports

Welcome to Episode 166 of the Talking Disney Podcast.

In this episode, Jason and Cody discuss their recent trips to Disneyland and Walt Disney World.

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Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Disney’s 2025 Upcoming Movie Releases

Here is the latest list of movies and films being released by Disney in 2025 that we will no doubt be talking about. Some movies are coming that I really want to see, and others I do not really care to see, but I will for the sake of the blog. I am including all movies and films that fall under The Walt Disney Studios banner, including Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Lucasfilm, Marvel Studios, Searchlight Pictures, and 20th Century Studios. 

Captain America: Brave New World (February 14)

Marvel Studios

Directed by Julius Onah

Screenplay by Julius Onah, Peter Glanz, and Matthew Orton

Story by Malcolm Spellman, Dalan Musson, and Rob Edwards

Based on Captain America by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby and Sam Wilson by Stan Lee and Gene Colan

Produced by Kevin Feige and Nate Moore

Starring Anthony Mackie, Danny Ramirez, Shira Haas, Carl Lumbly, Xosha Roquemore, Johannes Haukur Johannesson, Giancarlo Esposito, Tim Blake Nelson and Harrison Ford 

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Episode 165 - We Talk Disney Music Hits

Welcome to Episode 165 of the Talking Disney Podcast.

In this episode, we share what we did over New Year's. For our first episode of 2025, we will discuss some Disney music. Walt Disney Records released their latest greatest hits album, Disney Hits, Vol. 1, on November 15, 2024. The album contains 15 classic songs from some of Disney’s most beloved films. Do we agree with every song chosen to be part of this album? NOPE! So we decided our own our greatest hits album (15 songs) from the entire Walt Disney Studios catalog, including songs from Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, Searchlight Pictures, and the parks.

After you listen to the episode, check out our Spotify playlists below:

Talking Disney Podcast - Jason's Favorite Disney Hits Playlist

Talking Disney Podcast - James's Favorite Disney Hits Playlist

Talking Disney Podcast - Cody's Favorite Disney Hits Playlist

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Monday, December 23, 2024

Episode 164 - Battle of the Christmas Carols

Welcome to Episode 164 of the Talking Disney Podcast.

On this episode we talk about how Mufasa: The Lion King is doing in the theaters and then we share our thoughts on Disney's adaptations of "A Christmas Carol" and rank them. 

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Episode 163 - Live-Action Snow White . . . Disaster or Successful?

Welcome to Episode 163 of the Talking Disney Podcast.

On this episode we talk about some 70th Anniversary Celebration details, 2025 Disneyland Resort event dates, Moana 2, plus much more and we share our thoughts on the Snow White live-action official trailer that was recently released as well as our thoughts on the upcoming movie in general. 

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Thursday, November 21, 2024

Episode 162 - The Walt Disney Company Earnings Call (Sorry, Thought It Would Be More Exciting)


Welcome to Episode 162 of the Talking Disney Podcast.

On this episode we talk a about some new stuff coming to the Downtown Disney District, Moana 2 coming soon, The Walt Disney Company's 4th quarter earnings call and more. Finally we visit Cody's Corner.

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Saturday, November 16, 2024

Episode 161 - It's Starting To Look A Lot Like Christmas


Welcome to Episode 161 of the Talking Disney Podcast.

On this episode we talk a about Tiana's Bayou Adventure, Disney's Halloween Half Marathon dates announced, discount holiday tickets, Disney Treasure, Magic Key sales, and more. Finally we share an impromptu Random Disney A to Z entry.

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Friday, November 8, 2024

Episode 160 - Finally Finished "How Disney Built America"


Welcome to Episode 160 of the Talking Disney Podcast.

On this episode we talk a about Magic Key passes going on sale, 2025 Disneyland After Dark events announced, Candy Canes coming to Disneyland Resort, new lounge at the Disneyland Hotel, DIsneyland Halloween Half Marathon registration, Deadpool & Wolverine coming to Disney+ and we review the final episode, Episode 6 of the History Channel documentary, "How Disney Built America". Finally we visit Cody's Corner!

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Friday, October 18, 2024

Episode 159 - I'm Not Happy Bob!

Welcome to Episode 159 of the Talking Disney Podcast.

On this episode we talk a about the new Lightning Lane Premier Pass (it costs how much???) and we review Episode 5 of the History Channel documentary, "How Disney Built America". Finally we visit Cody's Corner!

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