Magical Movie Marathon

Disney Animated Canon #18: The Sword in the Stone Did you know "The Sword in the Stone" was the last animated film Walt Disney (the man) produced? Would you rather be a fish, a squirrel, or a bird? And what destination would you magically whisk yourself away to when you need to cool off? Revisit everyone's favorite wizard in this forgotten classic. SHOW NOTES ⁠⁠ Website: Spoonful of...

Disney Animated Canon #17: One Hundred and One Dalmatians We kick off Disney's Pop Era with one hundred and one reasons we love this movie. Plus, one of the all-time great Disney villains. Can you count all the spots in this movie? Or name all the puppies? And speaking of spots, where are your favorite "spots" to take photos in the Disney parks? SHOW NOTES Website: Spoonful of Jordan...

In this special episode, we're giving you our favorites from the sixteen films which make up Disney's classical era. From Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in 1937 to Sleeping Beauty in 1959...can you even pick a favorite? Do we agree on the best package feature? And what's the best experience at the parks based on the classical era? Bring your Mickey ears to hear all about it. SHOW NOTE...

Disney Animated Canon #16: Sleeping Beauty What came first: "Sleeping Beauty" or Sleeping Beauty's castle? Where can you meet Princess Aurora (while she's awake)? And are you on Team Pink...or Team Blue? All this and more as we discuss the final film from Disney's classical era. SHOW NOTES Website: Spoonful of Jordan - Travel Planning ⁠ ⁠Facebook: Share the Magic Travel - Chr...

Disney Animated Canon #15: Lady and the Tramp Who is just about the cutest Disney couple ever? Lady and the Tramp, of course. Plus... What's your perfect date night? And what is there for couples/adults to do at Disney sans children? SHOW NOTES Website: Spoonful of Jordan - Travel Planning ⁠ ⁠Facebook: Share the Magic Travel - Christa Jordan⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ @stmtchrista Get magical perks wi...

Disney Animated Canon #14: Peter Pan  Did you know Walt Disney once played the part of Peter Pan? What is your happy thought for flying? And speaking of, how can you catch a flight with Peter and Tink?  SHOW NOTES Website: Spoonful of Jordan - Travel Planning ⁠ ⁠Facebook: Share the Magic Travel - Christa Jordan⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ @stmtchrista Get magical perks with the ⁠Disney VISA card⁠ Bring a t...

Disney Animated Canon #13: Alice in Wonderland What exactly is the White Rabbit running late for? What game would you play against the Queen of Hearts? And where can you have your own Unbirthday Party? SHOW NOTES Website: Spoonful of Jordan - Travel Planning ⁠ ⁠Facebook: Share the Magic Travel - Christa Jordan⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ @stmtchrista Get magical perks with the ⁠Disney VISA card⁠ Bring a to...

Disney Animated Canon #12: Cinderella Did you know Cinderella helped save Walt Disney Studios? Where can you meet everyone's favorite wicked stepsisters? And what item are you always leaving behind? SHOW NOTES Website: Spoonful of Jordan - Travel Planning ⁠ ⁠Facebook: Share the Magic Travel - Christa Jordan⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ @stmtchrista Get magical perks with the ⁠Disney VISA card⁠ Bring a t...

Disney Animated Canon #11: The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad Disney's slate of package features ends on a high note with the wild ride of Mr. Toad and a spooky encounter for foodie Ichabod Crane. But what would Mr. Toad's favorite Disney ride be? And is the Headless Horseman a real ghost...or something else? SHOW NOTES Website: Spoonful of Jordan - Travel Planning ⁠ ⁠Facebook: Share t...

Disney Animated Canon #10: Melody Time From Johnny Appleseed to Donald Duck dancing the samba, Melody Time is an animated musical potluck in a similar style to Make Mine Music . But which one do you think is better? And where can you get a taste of the frontier on your next Disney trip? SHOW NOTES Website: Spoonful of Jordan - Travel Planning ⁠ ⁠Facebook: Share the Magic Travel - Christa Jordan⁠ ⁠...

Disney Animated Canon #9: Fun and Fancy Free What's more fun than Mickey, Donald, and Goofy teaming up for a giant-sized adventure? What musical instrument would you pick to come to life? And where can you go in the Disney parks if you're feeling some Bongo the Bear vibes? SHOW NOTES Website: Spoonful of Jordan - Travel Planning ⁠ ⁠Facebook: Share the Magic Travel - Christa Jordan⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ins...

Disney Animated Canon #8: Make Mine Music Have you ever heard of this movie? Don't feel bad. Neither had we. But why was a whole segment dropped from the DVD for Make Mine Music ? What kind of hats would your loved ones be? And where can you get a "taste" of this movie on your next vacation? Show Notes: Website: Spoonful of Jordan - Travel Planning ⁠ ⁠Facebook: Share the Magic Travel...

Holiday Special #2: How The Grinch Stole Christmas Would you touch this episode with a 39-and-a-half-foot pole? Who would you nominate for the Who-ville Holiday Cheer-meister? And how (and where) can you meet the Grinch? SHOW NOTES Website: Spoonful of Jordan - Travel Planning ⁠ ⁠Facebook: Share the Magic Travel - Christa Jordan⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ @stmtchrista Get magical perks with the ⁠Disney VI...

Disney Animated Canon #7: The Three Caballeros Time to celebrate Donald Duck's birthday in "The Three Caballeros," the first sequel in the Disney Animated Canon. What does this movie have to do with Christmas? And if you could be magically whisked away to another country on your birthday, where would you choose to go?  Show Notes: Website: Spoonful of Jordan - Travel Planning ⁠ ⁠Face...

Disney Animated Canon #6: Saludos Amigos How did Walt Disney and his team help the US government improve relations with Latin America during World War 2? (Answer: this movie!) Also, can you ride a llama better than Donald Duck? And how can you have an authentic Argentinian cowboy experience like Gaucho Goofy? Show Notes: Website: Spoonful of Jordan - Travel Planning ⁠ ⁠Facebook: Share the Magic Tr...

Disney Animated Canon #5: Bambi  Did you know Bambi was Walt Disney's personal favorite animated film? Have you ever experienced "the Bambi effect"? And what forest animal would each of your family members be? Time to rediscover this sweet gem of a film - and which Disney park and resort is best for you if you're an "outdoorsy" type. Show Notes: Website: Spoonful of Jor...

Disney Animated Canon #4: Dumbo How did "Dumbo" save Walt Disney Animation? What non-flying animal would you choose to fly? And have you really had a Disney experience if you haven't ridden the Dumbo ride??? Show Notes: Website: Spoonful of Jordan - Travel Planning ⁠ ⁠Facebook: Share the Magic Travel - Christa Jordan⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ @stmtchrista Get magical perks with the ⁠Disney...

Holiday Special #1: The Nightmare Before Christmas What's this? What's this? Our first ever holiday special, featuring the Pumpkin King, Oogie Boogie, and good ol' Sandy Claws. What kind of spooky creature would you be? And how (and when) can you experience the cheerful spookiness of The Nightmare Before Christmas ? Show Notes: Website: Spoonful of Jordan - Travel Planning ⁠ ⁠Facebook:...

Disney Animated Canon #3: Fantasia  What do Mickey Mouse, Pegasus babies, and dancing hippos have in common? Why did Walt Disney want to make a movie people could see, hear, and smell? And which classic Disney character deserves their own segment in the next Fantasia movie? Show Notes: Website: Spoonful of Jordan - Travel Planning ⁠ ⁠Facebook: Share the Magic Travel - Christa Jordan⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram...

Disney Animated Canon #2: Pinocchio  How did the timeless tale of Pinocchio end up as the second movie in the DAC? What beverage design inspired the iconic look of Jiminy Cricket? What insect would be your conscience? And how can you personally experience the magic of Pinocchio?  Show Notes  Website: Spoonful of Jordan - Travel Planning ⁠ ⁠Facebook: Share the Magic Travel - Christa Jordan⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ins...

Disney Animated Canon #1: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs  Why was Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs such a big deal when it was first released in 1937? Why do we still love it so much today? What would be your Dwarf name? And how can you personally experience the magic of Snow White?  Show Notes:  Website: Spoonful of Jordan - Travel Planning ⁠ ⁠Facebook: Share the Magic Travel - Christa Jordan⁠ ⁠⁠...

If most of your movie-watching starts out with a castle, you find yourself practicing your favorite spells, or you count down the days to your next movie theme park vacation...you're in the right place. This show is dedicated to connecting magical movies (Disney, Harry Potter, and other family favorites) to the real-life experiences you can share. We invite you to join us on our journey throug...

Jonathan and Christa Jordan are on a mission to watch through the entire Disney Animated Canon - and they want you along for the ride! In each episode, you'll hear about what makes each movie so magical and how you can experience that magic on your next vacation. Along the way, they'll mix in some other magical movies too - like the Harry Potter franchise, Pixar, and other family favorites.