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Episode 32 - The Lion King (1994)
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03/12/25 • 126 min
Back when I was a young warthog, this movie seriously left a Scar on me...too soon?
Join Christina and Joey as they try not to fall apart chatting and learning about an animated film that needs no introduction, except for its very own 4 minute iconic introduction, 1994's The Lion King!
Listen to learn about the cast, soundtrack, movie facts, and of course, a lot more!
Follow the podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @WhenUWishUponAPodcast to find out more about this movie, other episodes of the podcast, and all things Disney!
Sources: 1. Disney (n.d.). The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands. Disneyland Paris. 2. Disney (n.d.). Festival of the Lion King. Walt Disney World. 3. Disney (n.d.). Festival of the Lion King. Hong Kong Disneyland. 4. Disney (n.d.). Hakuna Matata Oasis at the Shanghai Disneyland Hotel. Shanghai Disney Resort. 5. Clarke-Billings, L. (n.d.). Disney unveils new Lion King ride for Paris park. BBC News. 6. Tyler, A. (2024, March 28). Is The Lion King Really Disney’s First "Original" Animated Movie? Origins & Controversies Explained. 7. Visram, T. (2019, July 19). The original ‘Lion King’ had a racist hyenas problem. The new film fixes that, with mixed results. Fast Company. 8. Baker, C. S. (2022, August 23). 25 Surprising Facts About 'The Lion King'. Mental Floss. 9. Monterey Zoo (n.d.). Our History. 10. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc (n.d.). The Lion King. Wikipedia. 11. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc (n.d.). The Lion King (1994 Soundtrack). Wikipedia. 12. The Lion King Wiki (n.d.). Home. 13. Fandango (n.d.). The Lion King. Rotten Tomatoes. 14. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). The Lion King. IMDb.com. 15. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). The Lion King - Soundtrack. IMDb.com.
Beyond the Films - Sweethearts' Nite: A Disneyland After Dark Event
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02/12/25 • 45 min
Roses are red, violets are blue, we didn't get to meet Hercules and Meg, how about you?
Join Christina and Joey as they chat all about the Valentine's Day celebration, Sweethearts' Nite: A Disneyland After Dark Event at the Disneyland Resort! They'll cover some of the characters you'll meet (or not), photo opps, and maybe even learn what NOT to do while at the event!
Follow the podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @WhenUWishUponAPodcast to find out more about all things Disney!
To learn more about this event and more like it at the Disneyland Resort, visit https://disneyland.disney.go.com.
Sources: 1.Disney (n.d.). Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite. Disneyland Resort.
Episode 31 - Aladdin (1992)
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02/26/25 • 110 min
Who disturbs this Disney Renaissance?...But in a good way!
That would be the 1992 Disney animated classic, Aladdin! Join Christina and Joey as they talk about this film that broke a record previously held by "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs."
Listen to learn about the cast, soundtrack, movie facts, and of course, a lot more!
Follow the podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @WhenUWishUponAPodcast to find out more about this movie, other episodes of the podcast, and all things Disney!
Sources: 1. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). Aladdin. IMDb.com. 2. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). Aladdin - Trivia. IMDb.com. 3. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). Aladdin - Soundtrack. IMDb.com. 4. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc (n.d.). Aladdin (1992 Disney film). Wikipedia. 5. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). Aladdin - Cast. IMDb.com. 6. FANDOM Movies Community (n.d.). Aladdin. The Disney Wiki. 7. Disney (n.d.). Caravan Carousel. Tokyo Disney Resort. 8. Disney (n.d.). Jasmine's Flying Carpets. Tokyo Disney Resort. 9. Disney (n.d.). It's a Small World. Hong Kong Disneyland. 10. Disney (n.d.). It's a Small World. Disneyland Resort. 11. Disney (n.d.). Le Passage Enchanté d'Aladdin. Disneyland Paris. 12. Disney (n.d.). The Magic Carpets of Aladdin. Walt Disney World. 13. Shoptalk LTD (n.d.). Aladdin. HowardAshman.com. 14. Wurtz, Lealos, G. S. (2024, May 17). 10 Harsh Realities Of Watching Disney's Aladdin Today, 32 Years Later.
Episode 26 - The Great Mouse Detective (1986)
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09/04/24 • 76 min
Christina and Joey are on the case as they dive into the 1986 animated movie, The Great Mouse Detective!
Learn about the making of the film, its stats at the box office, and lots more!
Follow the podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @WhenUWishUponAPodcast to find out more about this movie, other episodes of the podcast, and all things Disney!
Sources: 1. IMDb.com, Inc. (n.d.). The Great Mouse Detective. IMDb.com. 2. IMDb.com, Inc. (n.d.). The Great Mouse Detective - Trivia. IMDb.com. 3. Fandango (n.d.). The Great Mouse Detective. Rotten Tomatoes. 4. Tumblr (n.d.). The Great Mouse Detective: Enjoyable, but lacking some “elementary” feminism. Feminist Disney. 5. Fandom (n.d.). The Great Mouse Detective. Walt Disney Animation Studios Wiki. 6. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). The Great Mouse Detective - Soundtrack. IMDb.com. 7. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). The Great Mouse Detective - Awards. IMDb.com. 8. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc (n.d.). The Great Mouse Detective. Wikipedia.
Beyond the Films - Walt's Main Street Story Guided Tour
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08/21/24 • 81 min
Even if you've been to Disneyland a million times, you've probably never seen it through Walt's eyes.
Join Christina and Joey as they tell all (sans spoilers) about their experience on the guided tour all about Main Street USA, and Walt Disney himself, including an exclusive visit to his apartment at Disneyland Park!
To learn more about this guided tour and others offered at the Disneyland Park, visit https://disneyland.disney.go.com/events-tours/#/sort=alpha/
Sources: 1. Disney (n.d.). Walt's Main Street Story Tour. Disneyland Resort. 2. Disney (n.d.). Disneyland Resort VIP Tours. Disneyland Resort. 3. Disney (n.d.). Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort Guided Tour. Disneyland Resort. 4. Disney (n.d.). Disney's Happiest Haunts Guided Tour. Disneyland Resort.
Episode 25 - The Black Cauldron (1985)
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06/26/24 • 75 min
This movie was responsible for many firsts for Disney animation, including the first to be dubbed the movie that "almost killed Disney."
Listen as Christina & Joey talk about the good, the bad, and the chaos that is this 1985 film! Learn about the making of the film, controversies, and lots more.
Follow the podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @WhenUWishUponAPodcast to find out more about this movie, other episodes of the podcast, and all things Disney!
And listen to our friends we featured in today's episode, Pixie Dust with a Twist Podcast!
Sources: 1. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). The Black Cauldron. IMDb.com. 2. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. (n.d.). The Black Cauldron. Wikipedia. 3. Fandango (n.d.). The Black Cauldron. RottenTomatoes.com. 4. Taylor, D. (2020, August 19). How 'The Black Cauldron' Nearly Killed Disney Animation. Collider.com. 5. The Disney Wiki (n.d.). The Black Cauldron.
Episode 24 - The Fox and the Hound (1981)
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06/12/24 • 63 min
When you're the best of friends...apparently it's chaotic and emotional! With uncredited animators like Tim Burton, this first animated film of the 80's marked a new decade and new chapter for the Walt Disney studio.
Follow the podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @WhenUWishUponAPodcast to find out more about this movie, fun facts, controversies, and other episodes of the podcast, and all things Disney!
Sources: 1. Bruk, D. (2014, May 7). 16 Times "The Fox & The Hound" Was Disney's Deepest Movie Ever. 2. The Laughing Place (2022, March 2). Squeaks from "The Fox and the Hound" Appears at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival for the First Time. 3. Disney Wiki (n.d.). The Fox and the Hound. 4. Feminist Disney (n.d.). I've always thought that Big Mama from The Fox and the Hound was quite a positive female character, but I have a friend who's convinced that Big Mama is a racial caricature, a maid or a "mammy" figure. Is she right? 5. Reddit (n.d.). Disney's "The Fox and the Hound" is an analogy for racism in America. 6. Fandango (n.d.). The Fox and the Hound. Rotten Tomatoes. 7. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc (n.d.). The Fox and the Hound (novel). Wikipedia. 8. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc (n.d.). The Fox and the Hound. Wikipedia. 9. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). The Fox and the Hound. IMDb.com. 10. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). The Fox and the Hound - Awards. IMDb.com. 11. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). The Fox and the Hound - Soundtracks. IMDb.com. 12. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). The Fox and the Hound (1981) Jeanette Nolan: Widow Tweed. IMDb.com.
Beyond the Films - The Walt Disney Family Museum
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01/24/24 • 81 min
Did you know that not too far from San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, there is a museum full of Disney family photos and heirlooms? And a Disneyland mini replica too!
Join Christina and Joey as they tell all about their recent trip to The Walt Disney Family Museum, and one of their featured exhibits, Disney Cats & Dogs.
Follow the podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @WhenUWishUponAPodcast to find out more about this adventure beyond the films, and all things Disney!
And if you would like to know more about The Walt Disney Family Museum and how to visit, or anything we may have discussed today, check out https://www.waltdisney.org/.
Sources: 1. The Walt Disney Family Museum (n.d.). Our Mission. 2. The Walt Disney Family Museum (n.d.). The Museum. 3. The Walt Disney Family Museum (n.d.). Diane Disney Miller. 4. The Walt Disney Family Museum (n.d.). Virtual Experiences. 5. The Walt Disney Family Museum (n.d.). Disney Cats & Dogs. 6. The Walt Disney Family Museum (n.d.). About Us. 7. The Walt Disney Family Museum (n.d.). Galleries. 8. The Walt Disney Family Museum (n.d.). Advisory Committee. 9. The Walt Disney Family Museum (n.d.). General Admission Information. 10. The Walt Disney Family Museum. (December 28, 2023). Disney Cats & Dogs. Presidio of San Francisco, California. 11. The Walt Disney Family Museum. (December 28, 2023). Presidio of San Francisco, California.
SPOOKTACULAR Episode 2 - James and the Giant Peach (1996)
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10/18/23 • 104 min
Did you know this movie was almost called James and the Giant Cherry? Or that Walt Disney and author of this original story, Roald Dahl, spent time together at the Disney studios back in the 40's?
Listen to this SPOOKTACULAR installment of When You Wish Upon a Podcast to learn some interesting facts about this stop-motion 90's movie, produced by Tim Burton!
Follow the podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @WhenUWishUponAPodcast to find out more about this film, this episode, and all things Disney!
Sources: 1. Fanning, J. (2016, April 12). Did You Know? 7 Juicy Revelations about James and the Giant Peach. D23. 2. Rosenthal, K. (2014, March 6). Banned Books: Publications by Roald Dahl. 3. Gioia, M. (2016, April 26). Sam Mendes in Talks for Live-Action James and the Giant Peach Remake. Playbill. 4. Homestead High School (2019, October 13). 7 juicy facts you didn’t know about James and the Giant Peach. 5. Fandango (n.d.). JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH. Rotten Tomatoes. 6. Wikimedia Foundation Inc (n.d.). JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH. Wikipedia. 7. Wikimedia Foundation Inc (n.d.). Skellington Production. Wikipedia. 8. IMDb Inc (n.d.). James and the Giant Peach. IMDb. 9. IMDb Inc (n.d.). James and the Giant Peach - Awards. IMDb.
HOLLY JOLLY Episode 4 - Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)
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12/25/24 • 67 min
It's our final HOLLY JOLLY Episode of the season and of 2025 ya filthy animals!
Join Christina and Joey as they chat about the sequel to one of the most popular Christmas movies ever!
Follow the podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @WhenUWishUponAPodcast to find out more about this movie, this episode, and all things Disney!
Happy Holidays!
Sources: 1. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. IMDb.com. 2. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). 'Home Alone 3,' Lost In Disney World: A Story I Pitched To John Hughes When I Was Eight. IMDb.com. 3. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). Home Alone 2: Lost in New York - Trivia. IMDb.com. 4. IMDb.com, Inc (n.d.). Home Alone 2: Lost in New York - Soundtracks. IMDb.com. 5. Fandango (n.d.). Home Alone 2: Lost in New York - Soundtracks. Rotten Tomatoes. 6. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc (n.d.). Home Alone 2: Lost in New York - Soundtracks. Wikipedia. 7. Plaza LLC (USA) (n.d.). HOME ALONE: FUN IN NEW YORK. The Plaza New York. 8. Guardian News & Media Limited (n.d.). Macaulay Culkin joins calls to get Donald Trump cameo removed from Home Alone 2. The Guardian. 9. S. (n.d.). Joe Pesci Wanted To Do Home Alone for the Kids “Because I never get to work for children”. FandomWire.
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How many episodes does When U Wish Upon a Podcast have?
When U Wish Upon a Podcast currently has 50 episodes available.
What topics does When U Wish Upon a Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Tv & Film and Film Reviews.
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The episode title 'Episode 28 - The Little Mermaid (1989)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on When U Wish Upon a Podcast?
The average episode length on When U Wish Upon a Podcast is 87 minutes.
How often are episodes of When U Wish Upon a Podcast released?
Episodes of When U Wish Upon a Podcast are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of When U Wish Upon a Podcast?
The first episode of When U Wish Upon a Podcast was released on Apr 25, 2023.
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