Drafting The Magic

Join hosts Erik (@erikpessolano) and Christian (@christianilten) as they return to Drafting the Magic, this time delving into one of their favorite topics: Attractions with Original Theming at Disneyland. Special guest judge Kelly Washington (@washingtonkelly), known for her roles in Parks and Recreation and Jurassic World, and a passionate Disney fan, joins the discussion. Get ready for a deep di...

Disney is famous for hiding things in movies, their parks, etc., but what are the best Hidden Gems of the Disneyland Resort? Erik and Christian are back to draft just that topic! Melissa Hamblin (@mixinsomemagic, mixinsomemagic.com) joins the show as our expert Guest Judge to provide her insight and expertise, and to make the final decision as to who won the draft! Like & Subscribe on Facebook...

Christian gives you everything you need to know about guest appearances that he and Erik have made and will be making soon!

It's Time for Part 2! Erik (@erikpessolano) and Christian (@christian_ilten) are back to draft the best attraction queues of Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios! Michele Schwartz (@michelevisitsmickey) joins the show to be our Guest Judge! Make sure you follow @DraftingTheMagic on Instagram and Facebook, follow @DraftingMagic on X, and please support the podcast by liking, following, subs...

Erik and Christian are back from a quick break over the holidays and are ready to draft up the best Walt Disney World Attraction Queues! Part one focuses on Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom with Tara Giboney (@preppy.in.mouseears) joining the show as our Guest Judge! Please rate & review, 5 Stars if possible, and tell all your Disney-loving friends about this podcast! Follow us on Instagram &a...

Tis the Season to be EATING! Erik and Christian draft up the best food of the Disneyland Resort during the 2023 Holiday Season with @PostivelyChristie joining as our Guest Judge! Please be sure to subscribe, like, rate and review each episode, and make sure you follow us on social media as well!

Erik (@erikpessolano) and Christian (@christian_ilten) have one of their most interesting battles to date as they draft up the Disney Movies That Should Have Rides But Don't! Berkan Dincer (@bigscreenberkan) joins the show as our GUEST JUDGE! Listen, rate, and review! Make sure you follow us on social to not miss everything we have going on!

This episode is a blast from the past as Erik (@erikpessolano) and Christian (@christian_ilten) draft up the best of what used to be in our Extinct Attractions of the Disneyland Resort! Expert historian Clocky from the @SentFromDisneyland Podcast joins the show as our Guest Judge! If you have the time, please rate and review the episode and the podcast, and please follow us on social media!

It's the episode so many have been waiting for... What's the best spot to grab a drink on the Walt Disney World Resort Property? Erik and Christian bring their picks before Emily Carlson (@wedodisneyright) who serves as the Guest Judge for the show! Make sure you share the podcast with all of your Disney-loving friends, and be sure to follow us on social media to keep up with the latest fr...

Two Disney-themed podcasts collide as Erin (@erinmakesmagic) and Katie (@dream.with.katie) from the Ropedrop Parkhop Podcast (@ropedrop.podcast) join the show as Co-Guest Judges to judge Erik and Christian's picks of Disneyland Resort Slow Rides! Be sure to follow @DraftingTheMagic on Instagram and Facebook, and please rate & review this episode and our podcast!

While not known necessarily for the food offerings, Magic Kingdom has to feed everyone that walks in the gate, right!? Erik and Christian draft up the best Food of the Magic Kingdom Theme Park! Anni Stores (@annistores) joins the show all the way from Manchester in the UK to be our Guest Judge!

Erik and Christian are back at it, this time joined by Guest Judge Marissa Potts (@littlemrsmariss), to draft up the best Walt Disney World In-Park Social Media Worthy Spots!

Erik & Christian are back at it again, and this time they draft up the best ride vehicles found at the Disneyland Park! Mark Brickey from the Disneyland For Designers Podcast (@HeyBrickey on YouTube, @MarkBrickey on Instagram & X) joins the show to be the guest judge, and to add a twist that Erik & Christian have never faced!

Erik and Christian are back to draft the best of Disney Parks Entertainment in the Domestic U.S.! Vikki Tupay (@DreamBigVikki) joins the show to be our guest judge! Please subscribe, and leave your feedback about the episode! Find us on Instagram and Facebook by searching @DraftingTheMagic!

Everyone has their favorite, but what lands do Erik and Christian choose in the Disneyland Resort Lands episode of Drafting the Magic? Callan McClurg joins the show to be our guest judge! Make sure to rate and review, and don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

Erik and Christian head back to their favorite park as they draft up the best Epcot Quick Service Locations! Lizzie Twacthman (@thelizzietea) joins the show to serve as our Guest Judge! Like & Subscribe, and don't forget to rate and review! Follow @DraftingTheMagic on Facebook and Instagram, and @DraftingMagic on Twitter!

Erik and Christian are finally back and they are drafting up the best animatronics of the Disneyland Resort! Join them along with @marissamouseclubhouse for a great conversation about some of the greatest animatronics Disney has ever built!

After a 2-year hiatus, everyone's favorite mashup of a sports draft and a Disney-themed podcast returns! Finally, at long last, it is time to get back to Drafting the Magic!

You might get a bit hungry during this episode, as Erik and Christian draft the best Deep Fried Foods of Disney! Kristen Shealy (@kingdomlykristen) joins the show to be the guest judge! 

Drafting the Magic is back for Season 2 and Episode 21 is all about the Attraction Queues at the Disneyland Resort! Erik's brother Brandon Pessolano (@socalweasel) joins the show to be the Guest Judge!

Erik and Christian are back for Season 2 of Drafting The Magic, and have drafted up the top things they are looking forward to when Disneyland Resort opens its Theme Park gates on April 30th! Enjoy this short preview of Season 2!

Christian and Erik end the first season by drafting up the big buildings and structures that stop us in our steps and make us look up and take in all that Disney Imagineerng has designed for us! Nick and Ashley from @realmousevibes join the show to be co-guest judges, and make the final determination of the season as to who won the draft! 

Christian Ilten and Erik Pessolano battle it out in another draft, this time, taking on the wonderful world of merchandise and fashion! Adriana Redding (@bibbidibobbidi_broke) joins the show to offer her insight and to make the ultimate decision as to who had the better draft! Like, Share, and Subscribe to DTM on all social media platforms! 

Erik and Christian return from the holiday break to square off in a draft of the best Disney Parks Rollercoasters! Char Lawrence (@JustADisneyMom) joins the show to be our guest judge! 

Join Erik Pessolano and Christian Ilten as they draft up their favorite holiday experiences at the Disneyland Resort! The guys welcome an special guest judge this week when Los Angeles Angels (MLB) Broadcaster Trent Rush (@trentrushsports) joins the show to determine who has the best holiday draft! Make sure to follow @draftingthemagic on Facebook and Instagram, and find @draftingmagic on Twitter!...