The Magic Kings Podcast

The Great Big Beautiful Dads got an expert panel together to create an official Magic Kings Podcast ranking of all the rides and shows in Disney's Animal Kingdom! Tune in to find out what Steve, Mike, Ashlee, and Also Steve think are the must-do rides and shows, and which ones don't necessarily make the cut. There was not agreement across our esteemed panelists -- things got a little spicy!! Want...

The Great Big Beautiful Dads are freezing up here in cold New England. So our minds are wandering to summer at Disney World! Nervous about going to Disney World in the summertime? Don't be! We go through all the strategies to beat the heat, avoid big crowds, deal with rain, and even how to outsmart hurricane season. Plus, summer always comes with amazing Disney deals that make it that much mor...

The first year of the Magic Kings Podcast has come to a close! The Great Big Beautiful Dads are singing Auld Lang Syne to 2025. We look back at our favorite moments from the year, reveal the top episodes, and take a look at 2025 at Walt Disney World. We also talk about what surprises might be in store for 2026! Upcoming trips? New destinations?! Ready to make your 2026 Disney dreams a reality? Ste...

Here's a little bonus present to unwrap this Christmas morning. About 6 months ago, Steve was recording 3 episodes one day. Well, there was a fourth episode that Steve forgot about. Fran wanted to get in on the fun, and recorded a little something with Steve that day. Steve forgot about it until recently (oops!) but here it is for all to hear! Listen in to hear a discussion of special memories...

Nothing brings you back to Disney World quite like hearing all the sounds that make it such a magical place. From atmospheric music, chimes, performers, ride music, and everything else -- once you hear that sound, you're back in the magic. The Great Big Beautiful Dads are keeping it light this Christmastime and sharing their favorite sounds of Walt Disney World. Get in touch with us to share yours...

The Great Big Beautiful Dads are joined by Dia, Disney World aficionado, foodie, and all-around VIP. Dia has had the pleasure of going on TWO VIP tour days at Walt Disney World in 2025 #goals. She breaks down her experience, what the VIP tours are all about, and how many snacks one group of 10 can eat in a single Disney day. The Great Big Beautiful Dads are gunning for that record. Steve is a trav...

The Great Big Beautiful Dads are donning now their gay apparel and taking you through the holidays at Walt Disney World! We talk Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Jollywood Nights, the Candlelight Processional, the Merry Menagerie, ride overlays, cookie passports, and much more! Get in the holiday spirit and join the Skyliner Squad on this yuletide adventure! Giving the gift of a Disney tri...

Steve is joined by his cousin, fellow Disney fanatic Melanie, who shares her experiences of her recent quick trip to Disneyland, including the Oogie Boogie Bash! Steve and Melanie compare notes on World vs. Land, get into the Treat Trails, and get to the bottom of Tower of Terror vs. Mission Breakout. Biggest lesson: Steve needs to get out to Disneyland ASAP!!! Want to book your Disney Parks trip?...

Disney World dining afficionado Magic Mike is driving buses, monorails, boats, and Skyliners this week to highlight some awesome dining options at Walt Disney World resorts! From values to moderates to deluxe, character dining, high-end meals and exceptional quick bites -- we break down some of our favorite places to eat at the fantastic Disney World resort hotels. Hope you're ready to gobble...

The Great Big Beautiful Dads have been to Disney World many times, both as kids and now as adults. On this episode of the Magic Kings Podcast, we go through the 5 things that each of us likes even more now than we did as kids! This is not things that we have only done as adults, or that are even geared towards adults -- for a discussion of Disney Adulting, see Episode 13 . We talk slow boat rides,...

Need your cup filled by a Disney World conversation? This episode is for you! Tune in to hear the strange but true tales of refillable mugs, Magic Bands, geckos, and Salvador Dali with Steve's sister, special guest Mary Kate (MKReads26 on TikTok and Instagram). We also recap the parts of her August trip that Steve and family did not join, including a topic we have shamefully yet to cover on th...

On this week's episode, the winner of the first annual Magic Kings Podcast Fantasy Draft is revealed. Tune in for the SHOCKING results! And the Great Big Beautiful Dads, aka the Beverly Boys, play a little game of Blind Rankings with the rides/shows/restaurants/resorts that, like Hall of Famers Kurt Warner and Ben Wallace, went undrafted. Contact Steve to help plan your next Disney vacation! S...

IT'S GAME TIME! The Great Big Beautiful Dads welcome podcast legend Also Steve for an extremely fun episode. We went head-to-head to pick our own little Disney Worlds in a fantasy sports-style draft! We pick rides, shows, restaurants, snacks, other attractions, and more to create our own mini-Walt Disney World. Did someone steal the Tiki Room from Mike? Tower of Terror from Also Steve? The che...

The Great Big Beautiful Dads are joined by the one and only Jenn, Mike's sister-in-law and Steve's college classmate, to talk about her experience sailing the Disney Dream! We talk about sailing Disney Cruise Line on a multigenerational trip, sailing with toddlers, Pirate Night, gluten-free dining options, and much much more! Can Jenn and Steve convince Mike to try a Disney cruise? Tune in...

One little spark of inspiration is at the heart of all creation! Mike and Steve take you through some of their best ideas for possible new rides, shows, resorts, and much more at Disney World. Come along on our journey into imagination and see if you think our dreams can come true with just that spark from us to you! Have your own Imagineering ideas for Disney World? We would LOVE to hear them! Em...

The Great Big Beautiful Dads are joined by the one and only Also Steve and Ashlee, legendary podcast guests, who recap their fabulous 10-day trip! Split stay at Beach Club and Polynesian! (which Also Steve called a dump?!?!?!) Monorail crawl! Saying good-bye to Dinoland USA! Cake Bake Shop Review! 4 PARKS IN 1 DAY! And much, much more!! Tune in to feel like you're at Disney World. We sure did....

If you're anything like us Great Big Beautiful Dads, you've heard about a lot of new things coming to Disney World. On this episode of the Magic Kings podcast, Steve and Mike break down what's new at Disney World, what's coming down the pike, and even speculate a little bit about what could be coming farther into the future. Why did Dinoland USA and Muppet Vision 3D close? What&#39...

Steve is joined by old friends Benjy and Sofya to discuss their trip from back in April. They took their three girls for the first time and had an amazing trip -- with some help from a certain great big beautiful guy. This trip has everything -- Flower and Garden Festival! Lightning Lane Prowess! More snacks than you can possibly imagine! Tune in! Want to have a fantastic trip just like these guys...

Steve is joined by special guest, none other than another guy named Mike, to get to the bottom of an important question: What does it mean to be a Disney guy? The other Mike once recoiled when Steve referred to him as a "Disney guy". In this episode/therapy session, we get to the bottom of why the other Mike had that reaction, what Disney means to dads like us who love it, and much more!...

Welcome back to the thrilling conclusion to Steve's trip recap! Steve and family went back to Hollywood Studios, this time with Mary Kate (@MKReads26 on TikTok and Instagram) and her family. We talk Akershus, Round Up Rodeo BBQ, the new Little Mermaid and Villains show in Hollywood Studios, and yes, EVEN MORE about Club Cool. Shout out to Club Cool! Steve also unveils his newly revamped and re...

Steve is BACK from his recent trip to Disney World and still basking in the glow of a fantastic trip. In Part 1 of this trip recap, Steve and Mike sit down to recap the first part of Steve's trip. Buckle up for some of the most legendary Lightning Lane action you'll ever hear. Plus, Steve's review of Mickeys' Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! The good, the bad (and sometimes, it's...

Steve and Mike discuss Steve's trip on the very eve of his departure. The excitement is palpable. Listen in as Mike expresses himself artistically to wish Steve well on his Disney World journey. We also talk arrival day plans and traditions, park day packing, preparing for summertime in Disney World, and much more! Want to be just as excited as these guys? Get in touch with Steve to plan your...

We are planning a trip to Walt Disney World! Steve's sister Mary Kate, aka @MKReads26 on TikTok and Instagram, is planning a trip with her family. And she has a very special great big beautiful guy and his family tagging along.... We talk dining reservations, Lightning Lanes, and all things Disney trip! Get your Disney juices flowing and listen to this episode! Ready to plan your own trip? Get...

Who's ready for some hot takes about Disneyland Paris? Sacre bleu! Andres of Real Dads of Boston (@realdadsofboston) on Instagram is back by popular demand to take us across the sea to the City of Lights. But it's not all in the language of love.... Find out where Andres says Disneyland Paris shines and where it fell flat as a crepe for him. And learn about the improvements and expansions that are...

Who better than the Great Big Beautiful Dads to take you through the ultimate guide to Disney Princesses at Walt Disney World?! Steve's 6-year-old daughter (the famous Fran) has been into princesses for most of her life, so Steve's gotten to know a thing or two about meeting and interacting with princesses at the parks. Mike's sons aren't big into princesses, but now with a baby daughter, Steve th...