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This week, we recap some fun-filled, Fall activities here in Orlando, despite it still feeling like the middle of Summer. We discuss low crowds during a diet EPCOT day, taking in the decor and snacks at Magic Kingdom for Halloween, and the return of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida. We also snack around Disney Springs, enjoying the many special offerings for Halloween and Spani...

This week we are celebrating 300 episodes and mixing it up a bit with a discussion of the TGIF shows that traveled to Walt Disney World. Do these episodes work in service of their respective sitcoms? Do they feel like one big commercial for the parks? Which show utilizes Disney best? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all majo...

This week we review and discuss 1995's "Tom and Huck". Do we need a modern re-telling of this classic tale? How do we feel about the casting choices? Is this film a product of its time? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  To listen to our review of "I'll Be Home For Christmas", click here.     Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an...

This week, we are joined by everybody’s favorite pianist, Rob Volpe, to discuss 2009's "The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story". Is their story what we were expecting? How do we feel about their complex relationship? What happened when they no longer had a contract with Disney? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platf...

This week we celebrate the 30th anniversary of "Camp Nowhere". Why was this film released toward the end of Summer? Is this film a product of it’s time? Is it age appropriate? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visi...

This week we celebrate the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics with a discussion of "Young Woman And The Sea". How close does this film mirror the historical events of Trudy Ederle's swim of the English Channel? Are these the right casting choices? Where does it rank among other Disney sports films? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on a...

This month, are back at Disney Springs for a second round of Flavors of Florida, as well as round two at to the Kennedy Space Center. We also discuss all of the major announcements from D23 The Ultimate Fan Experience.

This week, we welcome back Ted Thomas to discuss his 2009 documentary "Walt and El Grupo", an account of Walt Disney's Goodwill Tour of South America in 1941. Ted tells us all about his experience producing the film and how it lead so many new discoveries, he is now releasing a 230-page follow up book, "Walt and El Grupo In Latin America", with co-authors Didier Ghez and JB Kaufman. This hardcover...

This week we review and discuss 2003's "Inspector Gadget 2". Is this film closer to the source material than the first film? How do we feel about the re-castings? Does the CGI get any better? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard...

This week we discuss "Inspector Gadget" on its 25th anniversary. What talent was originally attached to the film? Does this movie stay true to the source material from the television show? Do the effects hold up? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to...

This week we review and discuss "Deadpool 2". Are they trying too hard to out-shock the first film? How do we feel about the villain in this film? Are we excited for the third installment? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on...

This month our friends Nicole, Damian, and Mike join us for a conversation on the 2024 Flavors Of Florida offerings. We also discuss enjoying EPCOT without a festival, seeing Jodi Benson live, and going broke on nostalgia at Universal Studios Orlando. Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything y...

This week we start the countdown to "Deadpool And Wolverine" with a discussion of Deadpool's origin film. How does this film break the mold? Why is it polarizing? Is it a good MCU intro to the X-men? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you...

This week we review and discuss the new DisneyPlus documentary "Jim Henson: Idea Man". Do we learn anything new about Jim Henson? How does Ron Howard connect this to some of Jim's early experimental films? How did Jim's life parallel Walt Disney's? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at...

This week we celebrate the opening of "Tiana's Bayou Adventure" at Walt Disney World with a discussion of 2009's "The Princess And The Frog". What was the reaction to the return of traditional hand drawn animation? Does New Orleans work as the setting? What do we think of a modern day princess movie? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreel...

This week we celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Around The World in 80 Days". How close is this film to the source material? Does the movie feel cohesive? Is the cast enough to save it? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the...

This week we review and discuss 2023's "Prom Pact". Is this film a love letter to Generation X? Does it have universal appeal? Should it have been shown on the Disney Channel? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, vis...

This month we discuss hitting four parks in one day, enjoying Sister Hazel and Lit close out Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival and the potential for a 5th gate! Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for...

This week we celebrate the 15th Anniversary of "Up". What makes this film so timeless? How is it relatable? Is this a perfect film? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience...

This week we review and discuss "The Monkey's Uncle". This film caught our attention because it features The Beach Boys, but how big is their role in the film? How has this film aged? Is this the best plot twist of all time? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. 

This week, we review and discuss 1997's "Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves". This was Walt Disney Picture's first direct-to-video live action film, but is it fitting to round out the trilogy? Is this film meant to be watched in high-def? Where does it rank among the other "Honey" films? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major pl...

This week we review and discuss "folklore: the long pong studio sessions" as Taylor Swift kicks off the second leg of her tour in Europe. Is this the documentary we expected? Is this album, in fact, autobiographical? How has the album aged in four years? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an emai...

This week we played Monoreel Radio DisneyPlus roulette and landed on 1967's "The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin". Is this the hidden gem we've been hoping for? Which iconic Disney film seemingly has its fingerprints on this movie? How re-watchable is this film? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us...

This month we recap St. Patrick's Day at Raglan Road, a trip to the Kennedy Space Center and the conclusion of the runDisney race season. We also discuss fun happenings at Universal Studios, what the future may hold at EPCOT and the integration of Hulu into DisneyPlus. Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For l...

This week we celebrate the 15th anniversary of "Hannah Montana: The Movie". Having never watched the television series, how do we feel about our introduction to Hannah Montana? Does this feel like a DCOM? Is this a proper showcase for Miley Cyrus? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at m...