D Is For Disney

Hey Disney fam! ✨ Hope you're staying well and washing hands regularly! Today, we have a special treat... Not only is this episode a spoiler-free review of Onward (Pixar's latest and greatest), but we also have a special guest. We're joined today by my wonderful and amazing wife, Amanda. She and I saw Onward last night and just couldn't wait to tell y'all about it. Rest assured, we don't really talk plot points outside of stuff that's in the trailer (link here). One thing we do talk about is the credits song, which is by Brandi Carlisle and totally catchy. Listen/Watch the official lyrics music video here on YouTube. Thanks, everybody! See you next time!

Hey Disney fam! So glad you're here with me today. First off is some icky news with the coronavirus and how it relates to Disney theme parks trips. We'll cover all of the big ones: Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Shanghai Disneyland, Tokyo Disneyland, Hong Kong Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris. Next up, we've got some fun news about brand new Disney (Mulan) and Pixar (Onward) films, and a BONUS UPDATE that might or might not have to do with Disney Plus! Here's a link to the lyrics music video of "Loyal Brave True" by Christina Aguilera: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qo8gX1Evay8. Stay safe out there, and have a magical day! Read more here: DIsForDisney.

Hey there! My name is Neal. Welcome to D Is For Disney: The Podcast! I'm so happy you're here. Take a moment to listen to the trailer to get a sense of me and the podcast. If you like what you hear, I hope you'll hit Subscribe so you can hear all the latest episodes. Thanks so much! Have a magical day! Neal DIsForDisney

Hey Disney fam! Coming off yesterday's review and reaction to the Rise of the Resistance ride, I wanted to address a question I've been seeing A LOT of lately about The Child (or Baby Yoda) from The Mandalorian: Who is Baby Yoda (actually)? In other words, we know that The Child is a lot like the original Yoda, but is he actually the OG Yoda or is he someone else entirely? What is Baby Yoda's name? Who really is Baby Yoda in Mandalorian? What do we know, and what do we not know about The Mandalorian's Baby Yoda? And, of course, this wouldn't be a Star Wars episode without some crazy speculation. So, we're going to dip into one of the wildest fan theories out there and see if it holds any weight. See more here: www.disfordisney.com. Don't forget to rate and review! Have a magical day! May the Force be with you, always!

Hey Disney Fam! I hope you're having an amazing day. Today is exciting because I get to tell you all about the incredible new ride at the Disney theme parks: Rise of the Resistance. First Half of the Episode: We go through the morning leading up to the ride and what that whole experience was like, including the boarding group insanity. Spoiler alert: We had to get up at 4:30am. I haven't seen the world at that hour in literally YEARS. Hopefully it's years before I have to see it that early again... Second Half of the Episode: This is where I walk you through the whole entire ride, from the queue all the way to the (almost) end. Summary of the whole episode in hashtags: #RiseoftheResistance. #ForLife. Ride-Through on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0HRyP2UUzY. (Not affiliate with me, just a cool video!). See more at www.disfordisney.com. Have a magical day and may the Force be with you, always!

Hey Disney fam! 1. Today, we learned that Disney/Pixar's Onward will feature an animated short before it begins...and it will star...The Simpsons! I don't know about you, but that's pretty wild to me. Basically, a series that has made fun of Disney in the past, like a lot - and is now owned by Disney - will play before the latest major Disney release in theaters. Crazy times we live in, y'all! 2. While not exactly new news, we also know now that Onward will also feature the first openly LGBTQ animated character in a Pixar film. Live-action films - Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and Beauty and the Beast, to name two - have had characters on the queer spectrum. But, this is the first animated Pixar character to be openly gay. I, for one, think this is awesome. Equally should be everywhere. 3. And lastly, this week a Jungle Cruise tour boat went for the full experience...when it sunk into the water for real. Twitter video here. That's all for today. Check out www.disfordisney.com for all the latest news and up

Hey Disney fam! SO MUCH happening today in the Wide World of Disney! Let's get right into it... #1: Walt Disney World tells its employees to stay home?! (Coronavirus. Everything's fine.) #2: Disney and Marvel fully embrace The Simpsons with an Avengers crossover episode, and I CANNOT WAIT FOR IT. (March 1st on FOX) EARLY ACCESS TO SIMPSONS EPISODE IMAGES HERE: http://bit.ly/SpoilerBoy. #3: FAKE MEAT EVERYWHERE. But in a good way! Disney teams up with Impossible Foods to bring vegetarian "meat" to its parks. (Disney World, Disneyland, and even on its Disney Cruise Lines.) #4: Indiana Jones 5!!!!! I just felt like it needed 5 exclamation marks. What will the fifth installment be like without Spielberg or Lucas? (Fan fiction, anybody?) That's everything for today! I'll see you next time! *****Don't forget to rate and subscribe!***** Thanks for listening and have a magical day!

Hey Disney fam! We got some crazy BREAKING NEWS yesterday *after* I'd already recorded the day's podcast. Couldn't they have let me know!? ;) But seriously, here's the scoop: Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, stepped down effective immediately. Bob Chapek stepped in to replace him. This is only February of 2020. And it's already wild. Much to everyone's relief, Iger will not be retiring right away. Iger will stay on as Executive Chairman of TWDC and lead the board as well as creative efforts at the company through 2021. This will give Chapek time to learn the ropes of being CEO of Disney, as well as Iger some time to really focus on the "creative engines", as he called them during an interview on CNBC yesterday. For more info, read the article here: http://bit.ly/BobIger2020. *****Don't forget to subscribe and rate!***** Have a magical day!

Episode #20 - Today, we talk about the official Star Wars timeline as released recently by Disney, what to expect at the Disneyland Food and Wine Festival 2020, and a BUNCH of Baby Yoda goodies. There's something for everyone on #DIFD! Blog posts here: Star Wars Timeline Food and Wine Fest Baby Yoda MEGA LIST Have a magical day!

Episode #19 BREAKING NEWS! Brand new Cinderella’s Castle Renovation in the works at Walt Disney World. We dig into the details we know now and what to expect from this renovation in the next few weeks and months. Blog post here. Have a magical day!

Episode #18 Hey guys, this is Neal, and I'm baaaack! It's been way too long, but I'm here for good and I've got some cool news for you today. Disneyland is producing an all-new daytime parade (the first in almost 10 years!) at the park, coming February 28th, 2020. Listen to the episode for all the amazing details, or check out the blog post here. Have a magical day!

Today, we talk about the new 'Aladdin' live-action film coming out on May 24th, the #FriendLikeMe campaign, and Disney Channel animated awesomeness.

SPOILER ALERT! This is a review of Avengers: Endgame. If you haven't seen it yet, please do not listen to this episode. I don't want to ruin the movie for you. If you have seen it, come on in! We're breaking down the epic plot, the iconic characters, and where Marvel goes from here.

Today, we prepare for ’Avengers: Endgame’ like our lives depend on it. Also emojis and mini-posters. And how to avoid spoilers!

Today, we get into all the awesome details of Disney+, discuss the new teaser trailer for Star Wars: Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, and imagine drinking soda in a fictional universe.

Today, we talk about how Endgame ticket sales destroyed Twitter and the rest of the Internet, and Marvel casts a bunch of major names for upcoming films in the MCU.

Today, we discuss all the brand new Disney parks rules; I do a fast Dumbo review; and 3,000 Funko Pops!!!

Today, we talk about a big anniversary for Frozen on Broadway, Dumbo opening in ONE WEEK, and an interview with a phenomenal Disney World photographer who shares her secrets.

Today we discuss the Toy Story 4 trailer, Kevin Feige’s announcement about “The Infinity Saga”, the huge Disney-Fox deal that finally closed, and Twitter’s favorite X-Men.

Episode #9 — Today, we talk about the very first Pirates of the Caribbean ride that launched in Anaheim at Disneyland in 1967. If you get a moment, please subscribe, rate, and share! Thank you!