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Although our rankings varied (especially when the nostalgia trump card was pulled on a couple of cartoons!), here are our favorite (and most nostalgic) and least favorite cartoons from this magical 90s VHS tape. Did anyone else have one of these tapes lying around their house as a kid?

Favorite and Most Nostalgic Disney Christmas Cartoon Shorts

🎄Pluto’s Christmas Tree

It has all the holiday feels and the best of our chipmunk friends Chip and Dale. And there is some sweet Christmas caroling at the end. So nostalgic. And now you can see a...

🦘Darla and McLeach love surfing Santas and BBQs in Australia

Beach day, BBQs, Surfing Santas. Corban is soaking in the sunny Christmas lifestyle of Australia at Christmas. Darla is going to love showing you around her neighborhood Christmas party :)

🐉Raya is all about floating lanterns and Mulan loves saxophone Santa!

Mowgli just joined the man village so he is showing us the traditions of India of sweet rice pudding. And Raya would love to invite Rapunzel over to Thailand for their floating lanterns!

🦁Tarzan and Simba invite you to candlelight caroling followed...

🌹Beauty and the Beast (live-action or animated)

The castle is enveloped in snow. Beast gives Belle the gift of the library😍. And it has deep themes of redemption and sacrifice. It's like Beast is Ebenezer Scrooge and Belle is Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit, and the Ghosts all rolled into one :)

🦁Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe

The magic of winter in the wardrobe is short-lived but palpable. But with Father Christmas making a brief appearance and the deep themes and Christian symbolism this movie makes the top of even Corban’s...

📝Thank you to Disney’s “Wish” for adding two new songs to our Disney Playlists!

📝Thank you, Disney, for paying $71.3 billion so that we could watch The Sound of Music on Disney Plus. It was money well spent!

📝 Thank you for our Disney Murder Mystery episode which was almost better than an Agatha Christie novel!

📝Thank you to Captain America for letting Corban constantly make fun of him. His respect for Cap is growing….

📝Thank you Captain America: Winter Soldier for reminding Camari how good a Marvel movie can be!

📝Thank you Indiana Jo...

“Whatever it takes.” - Avengers: Endgame (2019)

“I’ll be there.” - Captain America: Civil War (2016)

“Hulk, Smash!” - The Avengers (2012)

“If I’m the only one than so be it. But I’m willing to bet I’m not.” - Captain America: Winter Soldier (2014)

“It’s about whether he’s right.” - The Avengers: Age of Ultron

Honorable Mention: “Avengers, assemble.” - Avengers: Endgame (2019)

Guys. This has to be top three. But Corban was very stubbornly attached to his letter “speech.” *sigh* You tell us! Which should have been in the number two spot.

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🌎Encanto explores non-European culture in a celebratory and authentic way

There are hints at the social unrest Columbia has experienced (Pedro and Alma having to their home because of violent conflict). But more importantly, it celebrates the diversity of the people and surroundings of an oft-overlooked, even villainized South American country.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Encanto centers its themes on the complexities of familial relationships

We feel Disney is at its best when it is focusing on families. When Disney anchors their stories with strong and positive family dynamics or themes, they create content for their primary audiences that resona...

Secretary of State - Peggy Carter from Captain America: The First Avenger

She is firm and no-nonsense. Understands the importance of diplomacy to avoid war. But will stand up to any bully who comes her way.

Secretary of the Treasury - Scrooge McDuck from Duck Tales

We aren’t sure which version of Scrooge we are dealing with. But he is the economic mind of Disney characters. And if its stingy Scrooge, he could help with our national debt…?

Secretary of Defense - Mufasa from The Lion King

Corban’s trum...

👻What happens when you assemble Disneystein monsters from Disney animated characters? Let’s just say the number one thing we discovered was they are hard to dress!

Male Disney Monster #1 - Amos Slade

Head - Amos Slade from Fox and the Hound

Hairstyle - Merlin from Sword in the Stone

Arms - Winnie the Pooh from Winnie the Pooh

Torso - Shan Yu from Mulan

Legs - Ratigan from The Great Mouse Detective

Outfit - Aladdin from Aladdin

Male Disney Monster #2 - Prince John<...

🔎Want to have your own Disney Murder Mystery? Here is the Reddit link to play along. Who will be the victim and bad guy in your version?

🌃We don’t want to spoil the drama of the mystery…

So we will only give you the name of the victim and the detective on the case. After that, the only way forward is to listen to the case unfold. On a dark and stormy night…

😭The victim is Pinocchio (we know, so sad!)

A mysterious dinner invitation arrives for Pinocchio. But something sinister awaits...

Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark was nominated for 6 Oscars in 1982! Here is where we find the substance of Raiders that makes it a worthy Best Picture nominee.

🎼Iconic musical score provided by the one and only John Williams (who was nominated for a Best Musical Score Oscar for this movie)

It takes six notes to get you up off the couch and ready for an adventure with Indy. It doesn’t matter if it is during the movie or on the ride at Disneyland, this is one of the best character themes in movie...

Not all of our ideas are great. Honestly, most of them are pretty far reaching and ridiculous. But let’s highlight the three bestish ideas we came up with in this episode!

🎤Mexico - Coco attraction mashup with karaoke where you may end up singing with Miguel and Ernesto de la Cruz.

Think Mickey’s Runaway Railroad meets Luigi’s Rollicking Roadsters where individual vehicles are randomly chosen to go up on stage and perform while the other cars dance around and party in the crowd with people in them.

🐎China - Mulan-themed ride where y...

Here’s our debrief of what we learned from all these random magical Disneyland experiences:

🪄Disneyland with kids is extra work, but extra magical!

Yes, kids get hot and tired. And they cry when they are hot and tired. No, they can’t ride all the rides. And yes, it is more expensive (more people, more money). BUT they understand and experience Disney magic in its purest form and will invite you to come along with them if you are down for the pixie dust-filled adventure.

💍Disneyland proposals are super popular and we know the p...

🤤Fictional food we want to try most: Tiana’s beignets from Princess and the Frog

They are delicious at Disneyland. But straight from the movie with the honey drizzle on top would be even more amazing!

😝Fictional food that sounds better than it looks (in the quiz at least): Pumpkin pasties from Harry Potter

It is supposed to be a hand-held pumpkin pie pastry! And this picture looks all rumpled and unevenly baked…

😮Most surprising fictional food choice: Mushu’s porridge from Mulan

There may be an overabundance of oatmeal in that...

🏆The Great Muppet Caper’s Charles Grodin gives Michael Cain from Muppet’s Christmas Carol a run for his money as “best performer opposite the Muppets”

Charles Grodin has to convince us that he is in love with Ms. Piggy (who is being puppeted and voiced by Frank Oz aka the performer of Yoda in Star Wars). And he is so believable it is almost too heartbreaking/awkward to watch him continually being friend-zoned. This man deserves an Oscar for creating mounds of chemistry with a pig puppet voiced by a man.

👀This is the Muppet movie t...

Heisman Trophy Winner (best overall football player) - Li Shang

Bileitnikoff Award Winner (best receiver) - Tarzan

Butkus Award Winner (best linebacker) - Dr. Sweets

Davey O’Brien Award (best quarterback) - John Smith

Doak Walker Award Winner (best runningback) - Aladdin

Eddie Robinson Award Winner (best coach) - Yoda

Lou Groza Award Winner (best place kicker) - Groot

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Who will take on Sauron for the “Most Evil Bad Guy”? - The Emperor, Star Wars

Who will take on Treebeard for “Wisest Plant”? - Grandmother Willow, Pocahontas

Who will take on Gollum for “Most Pathetic/Pitiful”? - Darth Vader/Anakin Skywalker

Who will go up against Arwen for the “Biggest Sacrifice for Love” award? - Hercules

Who will compete with Galadriel for the “Warrior Princess” award? - Mulan

Who will go against Aragorn for the “Hidden King” award? - Will Turner

Who will compete with Borramir for the “Almost Bad Guy...

Psst, just so you know: For this episode, our definition of “old school Disney” is any theater-released Disney or Pixar movie released before 2000. “New school Disney” is any theater released Disney or Pixar movie released after 2000.

Best Disney Songs - 50/50 Split

We are split on our votes. The 90s is hard to compete with when it comes to songs. But some of the new Disney stuff is too good to imagine life without.

Best Animation Style - Old School Disney

Hand-drawn stuff like this can’t be beaten (how did they do this...

For a full list of all the movies and series announced at D23 Expo, click here!

Incredibles 3 (In Development)

More from the Pixar super family? We are so down. All we want is a movie about the kids. Especially Jack-Jack. Fingers crossed we get a film with the super Parr kids going on an adventure together!

The Mandalorian and Grogu (In Production)

It’s official, Star Wars is returning to the silver screen in May 2026. As they teased the Mandalorian and Grogu we got hints about AT-ATs, a Star Wars: Rebels ch...

🕵🏼It is more of a spy/political thriller than a superhero movie (thank goodness).

Captain America: Winter Soldier expands the Marvel movie genre beyond just “superhero movies.” If you like James Bond, Mission Impossible, or the Bourne movies this has a similar vibe. Captain America’s super soldier-ness comes into play, but it is not Iron Man-flying-around-the-screen in your face. If Marvel is not your vibe, this may be the one Marvel movie that is.

⛓️‍💥It brings up some thought-provoking points about the importance of trust/freedom versus security/safety.

The world Captain America wakes up in i...

Tier One, AKA The Beauty and the Beast Tier!

These sports define the Summer Olympic experience and are “do not miss watching” during the Paris 2024 Olympics!

🏊🏼‍♂️Swimming- There is excitement happening every night in the pool at the Summer Olympics. Leon Marchand, the French swimmer is “Michael Phelps” dominating. Katie Ledeky is becoming the most decorated American female athlete of all time. And Rowdy Gaines is the best commentator you will find at any Olympic event. It is worth it to watch just to listen to him get excited!

🏉Rugby Sevens - After randomly watching sever...

Tier One, AKA The Beauty and the Beast Tier!

These sports define the Summer Olympic experience and are “do not miss watching” during the Paris 2024 Olympics!

🤸🏼‍♀️Gymnastics - Simon Biles soaring in her floor routine is reason enough to prioritize tuning in! She is flipping and twisting higher and faster than any gymnast alive. Legendary.

👟Track and Field - With the variety of events and the drama of the sprinting and relays it’s a must-watch. Also, Team USA has a good chance to clench gold in the 100M for men’s and women’s. Fastest man an...

Would you rather never ride Splash Mountain/Tiana’s Bayou or never ride Space Mountain again?

Have Genie+ every day for a month or a membership to Club 33 for a month?

Get tangled in Mickey balloons or keep tripping over the Disneyland trolley tracks?

Attend an amazing Halloween party at the Haunted Mansion or attend an amazing Christmas party inside the Haunted Mansion Holiday?

Eat Mickey beignets for breakfast every day or eat Disneyland corn dogs every day for dinner?

Spend a day at Disneyland in the pouring rain or...

Nostalgia - 2/5

Neither of us can remember the first time we watched this movie… we remember the advertising for the film more than the actual film. Sooooo….that’s our bad, ya’ll!

Characters - 3.5/5

Every character was well-written and important. No one was extra baggage that felt like we could cut out. There was room for more background in some areas. But the interconnectedness of the character’s needs and weaknesses was done super well!

Story - 2/5

The beginning did not grab us. It misleads the viewer about the tone o...

Grizzly Peak is the best-themed land at Disneyland Resort

Bug’s Land was a much better use of space than Avenger’s Campus

The Little Mermaid Ride is the best family ride in California Adventure

Indiana Jones is the best ride in the entire Disneyland Resort

Frontierland isn’t really a thing anymore. One ride and some stores. Not a proper land like it was when it opened.

Star Tours > Millenium Falcon Smugglers Run

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Surviving the Deserted Island - Corban with Bob Parr and PT Flea’s Animal Cracker Box

In any dangerous situation, Bob Parr aka Mr. Incredible is the guy you want on your team. Despite the lame object, Corban comes out on top.

Surviving the Frozen Tundra - Camari with the Underminer and Al’s Chicken Suit

The Underminer and the chicken suit will help Camari survive the freezing, icy elements while Corban will have a tough time doing anything but playing with his Luxo Jr. ball….

Surviving the Bear Attack - Camari...

We are sending in an official request! When it comes to our favorite Disney streaming platform there is an overwhelming amount of content. But what do you want more of? And what do you wish Disney would chill out with when adding to the Disney Plus library?

More or Less Disney Live Action Remakes?

More or Less Disney Princess Animated Musical Movies?

More or Less Disney and Pixar Animated Sequels?

More or Less Marvel Movies and Series?

More or Less Star Wars Stories About Force Wielders?

More...

Characters - 4/5

We had a little hiccup with the villains. We don’t know that Aguirre and Prince Joachim were both necessary…? But Frank, Lily, and MacGregor more than made up for any questions we had! Watch Johnson and Blunt do interviews together. It will sell you on watching them together in this movie 🙂

Story - 4/5

It’s an absurd (a German submarine in the Amazon river??), adventure with all the Indiana Jones vibes! The balancing of perspectives between the Conquistadors and the Indigenous tribes was handled well. And despite the wishy-washy double villain a...

Camp Director - Captain America (Captain America: First Avenger) and Aslan (Chronicles of Narnia)

Camp Counselor - Nancy and George (Pollyanna) and Joe (Princess Diaries)

Camp Cook - Canoe (That Darn Cat!) and Theodore and Amos (Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again)

Bunk Mate - Stanley Yelnats (Holes) and Grogu (The Mandalorian)

Hiking Guide - Clancy (Man from Snowy River) and Peggy Carter (Captain America: First Avenger)

Swim Instructor - Father Robinson (Swiss Family Robinson) and Qui Gon Jinn (Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace)

Archery Instructor...

Prince Eric as Harry Potter

He has dark hair and…would look good in glasses? And he has Lily’s eyes (at least the movie Lily’s…)

Alfredo Linguini as Ron Weasley

This comes down to how you view Ron. And we see him as the trying too hard bumbling sidekick (sorry Ron…)

Tiana as Hermione Granger

Driven and needs a time-turner to be able to meet all the goals and do all the things. She has the future Minister of Magic written all over her.

Merida as Ginny W...

The internet is full of Disney vacation hacks and items to make your time in the Disney Parks easier and more comfortable, especially with kiddos. But are these items making your vacation easier or just loading you down with more stuff? Here are the items from this Buzzfeed list we both agree could make your next Disney vacation not only easier but more comfortable!

A hat is a necessity. It keeps the sun off your face and when your hair is hot and sweaty and no longer curled to photo perfection (ladies, you know what I mean...

Rapunzel, age 18: Just graduated from high school. Should I take a break, break up, or commit?

Michael Yagoobian, age 12: In need of good friends who don’t take advantage of me!

Alice, age 12: Not sleeping well and having weird dreams. Do I try to understand them or work on getting rid of them?

Mirabel, age 15: In need of downtime. But family and house are super busy!

Belle, age 18: Am I ready for this new, committed relationship?

Snow White, age 14: Nervous about upcoming prom date. Don’t know cute guy who...

Most Important Characters - Maria, Mother Abbess, and Captain Von Trapp

It is the story of Maria and Captain Von Trapp, but ultimately the Mother Abbess is the one who keeps these two headed towards each other. And the nuns all end up saving the family in the end!

Least Important Character - Rolf

When we looked at characters the story could have done without, it was hard to choose one! The Sound of Music is so well written there aren’t any characters that aren’t important for one way or another. But...

From animated to live-action, Disney Plus offers many different Star Wars adventures for Star Wars fans of all ages and interests. Here’s what Star Wars show you should check out next to celebrate May the 4th!

Best Animated Series for Corban - The Clone Wars

“It’s like reading the Harry Potter books. It’s a big commitment!” But once you have gone through it once and you are familiar with the storylines and characters it introduces, you can dip back into your favorite parts and relive the best storylines! And it sets up Ahsoka, Th...

With possible approval for the Disneyland Forward initiative coming in May, Disneyland could be expanding its borders within the next decade. What kinds of stories, attractions, and lands would you want to see come to Disneyland? Here are some of the ideas Disney has presented as possibilities. For more information on the Disney Forward expansion click here!

Zootopia

Zootopia opened last year in Shanghai Disneyland. Would you want to see Judy and Nick and Zootopia come to Disneyland?

Arendell

Visiting Arendell is possible in three Disney Parks currently. Is it something...

With Prom season in full swing, we didn’t want the Disney animated characters to feel left out. See our plans below as you listen along!

Disney Prom Committe

Prom Theme and Song

Prom Location

Live Band

Prom Chaperon

In Charge of Food

Promenade Dance Teacher

Designer of the Prom King and Queen Crowns

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When it comes to being a 90s kid and reliving the magic of a Disney childhood, we got that covered in spades. But what does it mean to be nostalgic? And how powerful is it really? We get a bit sciency and then a bit reflective as we test the power of our own mantra: how magical can reliving childhood actually be? Here is a little 4-minute video on nostalgia down below if you are curious to learn more about nostalgia!

Here are some of our picks for Disney sights, sounds, and moments that bring out the...

Within hours of watching Wish for the first time, we hit the mics and worked through all the thoughts and feelings. Oh, there are feelings. Consider this your warning! There are spoilers discussed ahead. So if you want to go into this movie blind, maybe come back after you have watched it. It’s available now on Disney Plus 😊

Critics Review’s to Start Us Off

Most and Least Important Characters

Asha

Sabino

Star

Least Important Characters

Valentino

Awards

Cutest Wittle Guy Awa...

Welcome Potterheads to our first Disney Harry Potter mash-up! From Disney Princesses to Villains, we work through a list of characters from Buzzfeed to see if our Hogwarts House sorting matches those of the internet. Vote below as you listen along! In which Hogwarts House do you think these Disney characters belong?

Ariel is a Slytherin

Look, not all Slytherins are bad despite Ron teaching that to Harry in book one. Ariel is ambitious and driven. She knows what she wants, even if it is impossible. And figures out a way to get legs and...

Hard Star Wars choices abound as we debate which Star Wars characters to save from a Spiderman-type “you-can-only-save-one” situation. There may be tears….and also guilt. But decisions must be made; no “I don’t know” allowed!

Han Solo or Chewbacca

Luke Skywalker or Leia Organa

Anakin or Padme

Qui Gon Jinn or Obi-Wan Kenobi

Darth Vader or Darth Maul

Rey or Kylo Ren

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Remember those high school days when lunchtime discussions about celebrities would morph into “Kiss, Marry, Kill"? A little bit gruesome now that we are thinking back on it…so we are giving this classic game a Disney twist and a dash of wholesomeness! Today’s game is all about Disney props from animated movies and we may have the opportunity to destroy some of the most harmful props in Disney movie history and save the world! 😀 (Too much?)

Below is our list of props with at least one from each Disney animated movie made before 2021. Would you see, own...