Honey, We Made a Disney Podcast
By Honey, We Made a Disney Podcast
Honey, We Made a Disney PodcastSep 27, 2023
146. Sleeping Beauty (1959)
Eddie and J.B. review “Sleeping Beauty”
- Who’s sleeping beauty?
- All the Names of Aurora
- Is Maleficent one of the greatest villain?
- Art direction
- Voice cast
- A distracted Walt
- Castles In the parks
And in Disney news:
- The last Bluey Episodes
- Another Disney Exec leaves. CTO of 20 years leaves.
- Disney updates DAS system
- J.B.’s Percy Jackson review
- Live Report on blue milk
145. Old Yeller (1957)
Eddie and J.B. review “Old Yeller”:
- As iconic a cinematic moment as Star Wars or Bambi
- A coming of age movie
- Fess Parker’s back
- Annoying Searcy
- Did J.B. fall for a dog?
- Real animals
- Why there’s no “Old Yeller” dog park at Disney World
And in the news:
- Iger Wins
- More money coming to the parks
- Bluey Conspiracy theories
144. Disneyland Grand Opening Broadcast (1955)
Eddie and J.B. review the Disneyland Grand Opening Broadcast (1955):
- Television snafu’s
- The unceremonious ending
- Forgotten Adventure Land
- Scary Mickey
- Tomorrowland 1986 and Atomic age?
- Top 3 original rides
Plus in Disney News:
- The proxy fight comes closer to the end
- Wish releases this week
- The Hulu-ing of Disney+
143. The African Lion
Eddie and J.B. review Disney’s True Life Adventure film "The African Lion"
- Disney pioneered the nature documentary
- Why did we watch this movie
- Animal Kingdom
And in Disney News:
- More Iger Bombshells
- New Head of Live Action studio
- The Acolyte Trailer
- Inside Out 2 full story
142. Lady and the Tramp (1955)
Eddie and J.B. review “Lady and the Tramp” (1955):
- A Disney Original story
- iconic moments
- Spaghetti
- The scene Disney almost cut from the film
- The scary rat
- Representation in the parks
And in Disney news:
- Still No “Wish” on Disney+
- Sony taking over DVD production for Disney
141. The Mickey Mouse Club (1955)
Eddie and J.B. review the pilot of Mickey Mouse Club
- The theme song
- The start of the Mickey Mouse club in 1930
- Walt’s return to Mickey
- Jimmie and Roy
- 1955. Most influential Disney year?
- The Disney Kid star
- Annette Funicello- beach movies
- Reinvented in 70s 90s and 2017.
- In the parks - Mickey / Minnie Mouse Ears
And in Disney news:
- Eras Tour coming to Disney+
- Disney Parks price increase
- Bluey Film
- King Dynasty Decision
- Fantastic Four
140. Davy Crockett: King of the Wild Frontier
Eddie and J.B. review "Davy Crocket: King of the Wild Frontier."
- Crocket-Craze
- the theme song
- Frontierland
- Producing ABC content to fund Disneyland
- Horrible Action sequences
- Waking up in Congress
Also in Disney News:
- $1.6 Billion investment in Epic Games
- One Disney Channel alumn in space
139. The Disneyland Story
Eddie and J.B. review “The Disneyland Story”:
- Watch online: https://youtu.be/k_1xsPytKJw
- The history of Television
- How Walt paid for Disneyland
- ABC’s content needs
- A mini documentary
And in Disney news:
- Sports Superstreamer
- Moana 2
- Earnings call
- Gina Carano Lawsuit
138. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Eddie and J.B. review 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea:
- Jules Verne
- The most expensive movie
- Reshooting the squid attack scene
- Captain Nemo
- Kirk Douglas steals the show
- Steampunk
- Impact on Parks and Imagineers
- Tokyo Disney Sea
And in Disney News:
- Earnings report this week
- Proxy voting video with Ludwig Von Drake
- Universal Epic Universe
- Eddie’s Percy Jackson Review
137. Peter Pan (1953)
Eddie and J.B. review 1953’s “Peter Pan.”
- The play it was based off
- Who owned the rights?
- The movie of “lasts” for Disney
- Iconic Disney moments
- Another quintessential pirate
- “Boy” movie, and how the girls are affected
- All the adaptations
- Flying through the parks
And in Disney news:
- Grogu and Mando coming to theaters (maybe)
- Pixar Layoffs
- New Bluey Episodes
- Main Street Electrical Sky Parade
136. The Acid trip of "Alice in Wonder" (1951)
Eddie and J.B. review “Alice in Wonderland” (1951)
- The Alice Comedies
- Duel with Cinderella
- Lewis Carroll the mathematician
- Long development
- The white rabbit
- No story, no problem for Disney
- The voice cast
- Tea cups
Disney News:
- Mickey’s Mouse Trap
- Echo (Disney+)
- Changes coming to Disney World
135. Treasure Island (1950)
Eddie and J.B. review 1950’s “Treasure Island”
- Long John Silver and The iconic Pirate voice
- Robert Louis Stephenson and all the adaptations
- Disney’s first live action
- Millions of dollars stuck in England
Plus in Disney News:
- What movies Disney is releasing in 2024
- What we expect from Disney in 2024
134. Cinderella (1950)
Eddie and J.B.'s Cinderella Review:
- One of the oldest tales in History
- Most iconic Disney film
- The songs
- Saved the company from bankruptcy
- Walt Disney’s favorite piece of animation
And in Disney news:
- Percy Jackson series
- Mickey in the Public Domain
- A woman’s $10,000 gift card mistake
133. The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad
Review:
- Last of the "Package Films"
- Disney moving on from terrible 40's
- Impact on the Parks
- The charm of Mr. Toad
- Legend of Sleepy Hollow
- Is Ichabod Crane an unlikeable character?
And in Disney news:
- Disney Board Proxy fight heats up
- Disney+ Hulu combo in Beta testing
- Percy Jackson releases today and is getting a lot of buzz.
- Marvel needs a new big bad guy
132. Is "Song of the South" as bad as they say?
Eddie and J.B. review "Song of the South":
- Controversy during production
- The source material
- Idealistic themes
- Presence in the parks
And in Disney news:
- Pixar bringing Luca, Soul, and Seeing Red to theaters for the first time
- Iger's latest gaff's
131. The Three Caballeros
- Trekking around Latin America
- Weird scenarios with Donald Duck
- More Propoganda
- Jose and Panchito
- MEXICO!!!
Also, in Disney news:
- Reviewing WISH
- Poor Box Office
- Frozen 3 & 4
130. Saludos Amigos (and how it influenced WWII)
Eddie and J.B. cover the Latin American film "Saludos Amigos."
- Package/Propaganda Film Era
- How this film impacted WWII
- Walt Disney galavanting across Latin America
- What type of film is this? Documentary? Shorts?
Also, in Disney News:
- SAG Strike is over
- Marvel movies postponed
- Inside Out 2 Trailer
129. Bambi
Eddie and J.B. cover maybe the saddest death in cinema as they review Bambi.
- What is actually good about this film?
- Conservationists vs Environmentalist
- The re-release was bigger
- The fake impact on Hunting season
- No representation in the parks
- Our rating of this film
And in Disney news:
- Marvel's "Echo" gets a release date
- "Once Upon a Studio"
128. Dumbo (1941)
Eddie and J.B. discuss Dumbo (1941).
- Tragic story of the authors of Dumbo
- How this tiny movie saved Disney
- Why Walt made an hour-long movie
- Is Dumbo the most sympathetic character ever?
- The history of storks
Plus in Disney News
- Elio and Snow White moving to 2025
127. Fantasia (1940)
Eddie and J.B. review Fantasia (1940). Plus, Elemental surpasses Toy Story and Cars, and the Disneyland Haunted Mansion Expansion.
126. Pinnochio (1940): They made this for kids?!
Eddie and J.B. break down the 1940 signature film: Pinnochio.
- Producing 3 movies at once
- Moral of the story
- The Donkeys
- The weird Italian novel source material
- Box office dud
- Crazy clocks
- Jimeny Cricket
- Ratings
And in Disney News:
- Marvel postponing more shows
- Agatha Series affected
- Moana experience at Epcot
125. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: The movie that changed Disney forever
This week, Eddie and J.B. revisit the first Disney feature film: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
- Why it got made
- Moving past Mickey Shorts
- Invention of Multiplane Camera
- What dwarf would you add?
- The crazy Original Brothers Grimm story
- The Disney Princess Trope
- The best part of the movie
- Rating Snow White
124. Steamboat Willie: The Most Significant Animation of All Time
Eddie and J.B. the journey through Disney History, one magical film at a time, starting at the beginning: Steamboat Willie and Mickey Shorts.
- Steamboat Willie wasn't the first Mickey Short
- Plane Crazy
- The cultural impact
- Origin of the "Bouncing ball"
- New Mickey Shorts
- Mickey: The Story of a Mouse
- Ahsoka first reactions
- WGA mini-update
- New "WISH" TV spot
123. Top 10 Favorite Disney Films of 1988-2005, overrated/underrated, and the future of the podcast
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We did it! We watched every Disney film from 1988-2005. Eddie and J.B. break down their top 10 favorites of both animation and live action films of their childhood, as well as what they will be doing next. <br />
122. The Chronicles of Narnia, Disney+ price hike, ESPN betting
Eddie and J.B. finish the final movie from their childhood, “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.” Plus, a ton of news from the Disney earnings call, including ESPN betting app, a streaming price hike, and more.<br />
121. “Chicken Little”, Reasons for Disney Optimism, and new content coming to Disney+
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Eddie and J.B. revisit 2005’s “Chicken Little.” Plus, new movies and shows coming to Disney+ in the coming weeks, as well as reasons that the future of Disney isn’t as bad as you might think.<br />
120. Revisiting THE GREATEST GAME EVER PLAYED, a SECRET INVASION Review, & why HAUNTED MANSION came out in July
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Eddie and J.B. revisit the 2005 film “The Greatest Game Ever Played.” <br />
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In Disney News:<br />
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* Full review of Marvel’s Disney+ show “Secret Invasion”* Loki Season 2 trailer reactions* Haunted Mansion’s box office dud<br />
Sky High (2005), Iger unhinged, the fate of WISH, Elemental comeback?
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Eddie and J.B. revisit “Sky High” and discuss so much Disney news.<br />
Indiana Jones: Dial of Destiny, will the SAG Strike shutdown Hollywood, & “Rogers” musical coming to Disneyland
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Eddie and J.B. review the latest Indiana Jones movie “Dial of Destiny.” Plus how the impending SAG strike might shutdown movies and TV, and “Rodgers” the musical is coming to Disney’s California Adventure.<br />
ELEMENTAL movie review, Secret Invasion first episode (including the A.I. controversy), and the impending SAG strike
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Eddie and J.B. finally review the latest Disney Pixar film “Elemental.” Also, Secret Invasion episode 1 thoughts (including the A.I. credits controversy), why the SAG strike is going to affect ComicCon, and a huge question: Who is happy in Hollywood right now?<br />
Stan Lee documentary, Elio 1st trailer, MCU movies pushed back, and Herbie: Fully Loaded
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Eddie and J.B. discuss the latest Stan Lee documentary on Disney+. Also, there’s a new Pixar teaser for 2024’s movie Elio. Marvel updated released dates for their MCU movies, looking forward to Secret Invasion releasing, and we cover the next childhood film “Herbie: Fully Loaded.”<br />
Netflix Crackdown, the “real” MCU Founder, bad Elemental buzz, & Ice Princess
This week, Eddie and J.B. get a taste of the Netflix crackdown, share an amazing interview with the “real” founder of the MCU, brace for the opening of Pixar’s Elemental, and review the 2005 film “Ice Princess.”
Apple + Disney, Spiderverse, The Pacifier
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Eddie and J.B. go gaga over the new Apple Vision Pro, especially how Disney factors into it’s future. Spiderman: Across the Spiderverse is coming for Pixar. And we go back to 2005 to review The Pacifier.<br />
National Treasure
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Eddie and J.B. enthusiastically revisit the 2004 gem starring Nicholas Cage “National Treasure.” They also get into the upcoming Disney Films that are already bracing to be flops in Indiana Jones 5 and Elemental,. Plus alot of content is leaving Disney+ this week, and we get updated on all the MCU movies and shows being released the next 2 years.<br />
112. Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3
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Eddie and J.B. review the latest MCU film “Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3.” They also cover Disney+ and Hulu forming a new combined app, the extended release window for Ant Man 3, the surprise Vision series, and a look ahead to the summer blockbusters.<br />
111. The Incredibles, Writers Strike, and Scarlett Johansson’s a Disney Adult
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Eddie and J.B. discuss The Incredibles, as well as what everyone in Hollywood is at odds over… the writers strike. Plus Scarlett Johansson opens up about her lawsuit with Disney in 2021 and that she’s secretly a Disney Adult, just like us.<br />
WISH first trailer, Disney suing Florida, & Princess Diaries 2
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This week, Eddie and J.B. react to the first WISH movie trailer, discuss the latest Disney lawsuit against Floriday, laugh at DeSantis’s failing presidential aspirations, and revisit “Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagment.”<br />
109. Was Mandalorian Season 3 a letdown? Do Disney villains suck now?
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Eddie and J.B. recap season 3 of The Mandalorian, Disneyland on fire, and the demise of great Villains in Disney movies.<br />
108. 3 new Star Wars Movies, SW Celebration, Around the World in 80 Days
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Eddie and J.B. are back from hiatus because of all the new things that came out of Star Wars Celebration, including the release of 3 new Star War Movie dates, directors, and details. Plus a new trailer for The Marvels, and covering the next film on the list… “Around the World in 80 Days.”<br />
107. Ed Sheeran, 4,000 Disney layoffs, fate of ESPN, Parks updates, and “Home on the Range”
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Eddie and J.B. do their civic duty to make it through another animated childhood film, specifically “Home on the Range.” But mostly they discuss alot of random disney news including 4,000 disney layoffs coming soon, how it will affect ESPN (and it’s future streaming), yet again another music documentary (Ed Sheeran’s), and some parks updates.<br />
106. Little Mermaid trailer, Oscars, Disney Execs, & Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen
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On today’s episode we experience a depression that only Hamlet would understand as we review “Confessions of A Teenage Drama Queen”. Plus, we get our first full trailer for the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid, the Oscars happened, and new executive moves at Disney.<br />
Miracle, Haunted Mansion, Adam Silver replacing Iger(!?), & Baby Yoda Memes in Season 3
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U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A! We are the best hocky team in the world, as we review Miracle. Plus Eddie and J.B. breakdown their excitement and dissapointments for the newest Disney movie trailers, the rumors about Iger’s replacement, Josh Gadds trip down the river on the Jungle cruise, and the best moments from Baby Yoda already in the first episode of The Mandalorian.<br />
Quantummania review, what happened in 2004, and Teacher’s Pet
Eddie and J.B. review Ant Man & The Wasp: Quantummania, revisit 2004 major highlights, and Teacher’s Pet.
103. Layoffs, Marvel slowing down, Sequels we didn’t ask for, & “The Young Black Stallion”
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On today’s episode we find secret valleys and random horses as we review The Young Black Stallion. Plus all the drame after Disney’s first earnings report since Iger came back to the helm, including Marvel slowing down the release of Disney+ shows, all the unasked for sequels, layoffs, the proxy battle is over, and Ant Man bright spot.<br />
102. The Haunted Mansion, preparing for Quantummania, and Top 3 Marvel Movies of all time
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In this epsisode, Eddie and J.B. put their foolish mortal souls on the line to revisit The Haunted Mansion (’03). They also get you ready for Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantummania with a a top 3 count-down of their favorite Marvel movies of all time.<br />
101. Did Brother Bear start the Disney Decline?, and Disney remakes with The Muppets
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In this episode, Eddie and J.B break down the much maligned Disney animated film “Brother Bear.” Then they toss around ideas for the next remakes Disney attempts… but with Muppets.<br />
The 100th Episode
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Eddie and J.B. celebrate 100 episodes of the podcast by reviewing our harshest takes and another round of rapid fire Disney questions.<br />
99. Freaky Friday, and Star Wars Battle: Prequels vs Sequels
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This episode will make you think twice before opening another fortune cookie as we review Freaky Friday. Also, we finally answer what is better, Star War’s Prequel trilogy or the sequel trilogy.<br />
98. Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl, Parks update, Board Shakeup, Nelson Peltz/Trian, and new trailer
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In this episode, Eddie and J.B. swoon over the original ride-adaptation film “Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl.” A new Ant man and the Wasp: Quantummania trailer drops. Plus tons of Disney news about the parks, a new chairman of the board, and a big investor comes after Disney and a seat they are demanding.<br />
97. Finding Nemo, Disney + Alexa, Avatar Sequels, and the pressure of Elemental
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On today’s episode we remember that fish are friends and not food, as we review Finding Nemo. Plus to Eddie’s chagrin, Disney releases their companion app for Amazon Alexa “Hey Disney!”. And in other disney movie news, Avatar sequels are on for James Cameron, and there’s a lot of pressure for Elemental to succeed.<br />