Emily & Clayton Sullivan

Make it Magical: A Disney-centric Podcast

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Welcome to your destination for all things Disney! Let’s keep the magic alive with discussions on the movies, parks, history, tips, tricks, secrets, and beyond. Remain seated please…. for the wildest ride in the wilderness with a lifelong Disney nerd at the helm and her co-ghost host husband. Imagine this as a secondary happy place when you can’t be in the Disney parks. It’s time to relax, have fun, and Make it Magical!

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Emily & Clayton Sullivan

Episodes

Episode 192: To Infinity and Beyond? Talking the Toy Story Franchise 08.07.2026 1:09:03

With the release of Toy Story 5, we decided to sit down and talk about what we like most about the Toy Story franchise and we're we rank the movies! Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@makeitmagicalpod Instagram: @makeitmagicalpod & @makeitmagical_travel Need help planning your next Disney Trip? Email me at emily@njftravel.com or fill out my travel planning questionnaire here ! Support...

Episode 191: Disney's Journey To Wonderland(Part 7) - Designing the Rest of the Wonderland Crew 01.07.2026 32:58

We know how Alice got her look, but with 80 plus characters in the Lewis Carroll books, how did Disney determine who would make the cut? This week we find out! Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@makeitmagicalpod Instagram: @makeitmagicalpod & @makeitmagical_travel Need help planning your next Disney Trip? Email me at emily@njftravel.com or fill out my travel planning questionnaire here ! S...

Episode 190: Disney Parks This or That 24.06.2026 45:34

This week we play this or that picking our faves for the Disney Parks. Will we be in sync or will their be verbal disagreements? Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@makeitmagicalpod Instagram: @makeitmagicalpod & @makeitmagical_travel Need help planning your next Disney Trip? Email me at emily@njftravel.com or fill out my travel planning questionnaire here ! Support the show on Patreon: htt...

Episode 189: Disney's Journey To Wonderland(Part 6) - Mary Blair Comes to Alice's Rescue 17.06.2026 50:56

Walt Disney & Alice: "Help us Mary Blair, you're our only hope" This is how we imagine Walt would ask Mary Blair to save the struggling Alice concept and boy did she ever save it! Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@makeitmagicalpod Instagram: @makeitmagicalpod & @makeitmagical_travel Need help planning your next Disney Trip? Email me at emily@njftravel.com or fill out my...

Episode 188: Disney's Journey To Wonderland(Part 5) - Alice Stuck in Development-land 03.06.2026 55:05

What do Alice in Wonderland, Song of the South and Cinderella have in common? Well this week we find out! Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@makeitmagicalpod Instagram: @makeitmagicalpod & @makeitmagical_travel Need help planning your next Disney Trip? Email me at emily@njftravel.com or fill out my travel planning questionnaire here ! Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Ma...

Episode 187: Wrapping Up Our Experience on the Disney Treasure 27.05.2026 1:29:52

Where does the Disney Treasure sit within the ranks of Disney Cruise Line ships and experiences for us? Today we discuss the details of the Treasure and were it ranks for us! Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@makeitmagicalpod Instagram: @makeitmagicalpod , @makeitmagical_travel , @makemilesmagical Need help planning your next Disney Trip? Email me at emily@njftravel.com or fill out my travel p...

Episode 186: Sailing Aboard the Disney Treasure Trip Recap(Part 2) 20.05.2026 1:25:49

Ok, back at it again this week to finish off our first experience cruising on the Disney Treasure! Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@makeitmagicalpod Instagram: @makeitmagicalpod , @makeitmagical_travel , @makemilesmagical Need help planning your next Disney Trip? Email me at emily@njftravel.com or fill out my travel planning questionnaire here ! Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patre...

Episode 185: Sailing Aboard the Disney Treasure Trip Recap(Part 1) 13.05.2026 1:11:43

We just got back from sailing the Disney Treasure and now it's time to talk about it! If you want to hear more about the experience of eating at Palo, check out Episode 176: Our First Time on the Disney Wish! Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@makeitmagicalpod Instagram: @makeitmagicalpod , @makeitmagical_travel , @makemilesmagical Need help planning your next Disney Trip? Email me at emi...

Episode 184: Disney's Journey To Wonderland(Part 4) - Alice in Grotesqueland 29.04.2026 44:50

We visit Grotesqueland this week as we explore the first official concepts for an animated Alice adventure Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@makeitmagicalpod Instagram: @makeitmagicalpod & @makeitmagical_travel Need help planning your next Disney Trip? Email me at emily@njftravel.com or fill out my travel planning questionnaire here ! Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/M...

Episode 183: Disney's Journey To Wonderland(Part 3) - Mickey Goes Thru the Looking Glass 22.04.2026 48:47

This week Emily and Clayton go slightly mad debating the use of thru and through while discussing early Disney attempts at adapting concepts for Alice! Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@makeitmagicalpod Instagram: @makeitmagicalpod & @makeitmagical_travel Need help planning your next Disney Trip? Email me at emily@njftravel.com or fill out my travel planning questionnaire here ! Support t...

Episode 182: Disney's Journey To Wonderland(Part 2) - The Alice Comedies 15.04.2026 41:17

Today we talk about Walt's first Alice as he sets rail for Hollywood! Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@makeitmagicalpod Instagram: @makeitmagicalpod & @makeitmagical_travel Need help planning your next Disney Trip? Email me at emily@njftravel.com or fill out my travel planning questionnaire here ! Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Makeitmagicalpod Support the show...

Episode 181: Disney's Journey To Wonderland(Part 1): Alice's Origins 08.04.2026 47:18

Let's start our deep dive in Alice's shoes and what she means to the Disney company by first learning of her origins dating back to the 1800s. Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@makeitmagicalpod Instagram: @makeitmagicalpod & @makeitmagical_travel Need help planning your next Disney Trip? Email me at emily@njftravel.com or fill out my travel planning questionnaire here ! Support...

Episode 180: Clayton Watches Alice in Wonderland 01.04.2026 1:11:58

Clayton takes a trip to wonderland today as he watches Alice in Wonderland for the first time! Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@makeitmagicalpod Instagram: @makeitmagicalpod & @makeitmagical_travel Need help planning your next Disney Trip? Email me at emily@njftravel.com or fill out my travel planning questionaire here ! Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Makeitmagicalp...

Episode 179: Tier Ranking the California Adventure Ride Carts 25.03.2026 59:44

We're back, thank you for your patience! No longer sick we tier rank the California Adventure ride carts this week! Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@makeitmagicalpod Instagram: @makeitmagicalpod & @makeitmagical_travel Need help planning your next Disney Trip? Email me at emily@njftravel.com or fill out my travel planning questionaire here ! Support the show on Patreon: https://www....

Episode 178: Tier Ranking the Disneyland Ride Carts 25.02.2026 1:12:47

Ok, so a fun one this week and hopefully non-controversial as we rank the Disneyland ride carts with a fun Disney spin! Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@makeitmagicalpod Instagram: @makeitmagicalpod & @makeitmagical_travel Need help planning your next Disney Trip? Email me at emily@njftravel.com or fill out my travel planning questionaire here ! Support the show on Patreon: https://www.p...

Episode 177: Setting PRs at the 2026 Disneyland Half Marathon - Trip Recap 18.02.2026 1:20:59

Title says it all, follow along for our recent trip for the Disneyland Half Marathon! Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@makeitmagicalpod Instagram: @makeitmagicalpod & @makeitmagical_travel Need help planning your next Disney Trip? Email me at emily@njftravel.com or fill out my travel planning questionaire here ! Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Makeitmagicalpod Suppor...

Episode 176: Our First Time on the Disney Wish 11.02.2026 1:36:31

Part 2 of our Jan 2026 Florida trip is here with our first time on the Disney Wish! Come join us for our thoughts on the cruise ship and all the magic it holds! Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@makeitmagicalpod Instagram: @makeitmagicalpod & @makeitmagical_travel Need help planning your next Disney Trip? Email me at emily@njftravel.com or fill out my travel planning questionaire here ! S...

Episode 175: Our Day At Epic Universe 28.01.2026 1:29:53

Part 1 of our Jan 2026 Florida Trip recap is here with our day at Universal Studio's Epic Universe! We cover all we experienced and our thoughts after our first trip to this brand new park! Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@makeitmagicalpod Instagram: @makeitmagicalpod & @makeitmagical_travel Need help planning your next Disney Trip? Email me at emily@njftravel.com or fill out my trav...

Episode 174: Should You Book an Aulani Vacation? 21.01.2026 54:28

One last piece of Aulani content for you as we try to convince you to book your own Aulani adventure! Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@makeitmagicalpod Instagram: @makeitmagicalpod & @makeitmagical_travel Need help planning your next Disney Trip? Email me at emily@njftravel.com or fill out my travel planning questionaire here ! Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Makeitm...

Episode 173: Discussing The Intention Behind Aulani's Cultural Representation 14.01.2026 56:46

Happy New Year Everyone! We're back at it this week and today we are discussing the intention behind the cultural representations that you will find when visiting Aulani? Is it a genuine attempt to honor Hawaiian culture? Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@makeitmagicalpod Instagram: @makeitmagicalpod & @makeitmagical_travel Need help planning your next Disney Trip? Email me at emily@n...

Episode 172: Bye 2025, Hello 2026 - Reflecting on 2025 17.12.2025 35:37

Hey everyone! Long time-ish no talk! Today a short episode discussing our recent absence and a reflection on 2025 as we prepare to go into 2026! We want to wish you all a Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@makeitmagicalpod Instagram: @makeitmagicalpod & @makeitmagical_travel Need help planning your next Disney Trip? Email me at emily@njftravel.com or fi...

Episode 171: Visiting Aulani for the First Time Trip Report - Part 2 26.11.2025 1:08:14

There is still so much to go over from our recent trip to Aulani including a visit to the Laniwai Spa, and taking in all Aulani has to offer! Check out the Soarin Around WDW Pod here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soarin-around-wdw/id1799859975 https://open.spotify.com/show/57Sq2XcHxBQ4yIHGpoAvHV https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYwokddtI2_jPyRa2RpIjUw Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/...

Episode 170: Visiting Aulani for the First Time Trip Report - Part 1 19.11.2025 1:23:54

We are back from our first Aulani trip so that means trip recap time! Listen in on our first two days at Aulani where we went to Pearl Harbor, experienced the Kawa’a luau and all that Aulani has to offer. Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@makeitmagicalpod Instagram: @makeitmagicalpod Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Makeitmagicalpod Support the show and Buy Us a Coffee: htt...

Episode 169: History, Creation, and Details of Aulani 12.11.2025 41:17

Come get to the know the history and details behind the Aulani Resort with us in preparation for our first time visit! Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@makeitmagicalpod Instagram: @makeitmagicalpod Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Makeitmagicalpod Support the show and Buy Us a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/makeitmagical Use our code MAGICALPOD20 for 20% on your next ord...

Episode 168: Pooh In The Disney Parks (Part 2) - Pooh's Global Park Expansion 05.11.2025 59:59

At the same time of Pooh's Magic Kingdom opening, he would be eyeing an international E-ticket ride in Tokyo and further global expansion to almost all of the Disney Parks! Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@makeitmagicalpod Instagram: @makeitmagicalpod Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Makeitmagicalpod Support the show and Buy Us a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/makei...