What if there was no right or wrong answer…only where you stand?

854 · Disney In or Out - Pick a Side on These Disney Debates

In this episode of Disney In or Out, we have a fast-paced, passionate conversation about the Disney topics fans love to debate.

From Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge and Magic Kingdom attractions to Marvel after Avengers Endgame, we explore the Disney debates fans care about most and why they strike such an emotional chord.

This is Disney In or Out at its best - thoughtful, fun, nostalgic, and unapologetically opinionated.

I'm joined by Lisa Dinoto Glassner and Matthew Woolley, and our conversation also takes a thoughtful turn into Disney leadership, as we explore what comes after Bob Iger and whether Disney’s future might depend on rethinking how the CEO role itself is structured.

It's not about being right… it’s about why we as Disney fans care so deeply, and what our opinions reveal about nostalgia, storytelling, and the future of Disney.

And the best part is that you can play along, pick your side, and share your take in the WDW Radio Clubhouse or on the voicemail.

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853 · Disneyland Handcrafted Review and Interview with Leslie Iwerks

Disneyland has been analyzed and celebrated for decades. But Disneyland Handcrafted shows us something far more rare. How the park was actually built.

This week, I sit down with Academy Award nominated filmmaker Leslie Iwerks for a deep conversation about her new documentary, Disneyland Handcrafted, followed by my review and thoughtful discussion with Adam Bankhurst from IGN after attending the world premiere on the Walt Disney Studios lot.

We talk about unseen archival footage, Walt, the pressure of building Disneyland in less than a year, and the craftsmen and builders whose hands shaped the park we know today.

This is not nostalgia. It’s history, risk, and belief in motion.

🎧 What you’ll hear:

1. How Disneyland was literally built by hand
2. Why this story changes how you experience the park today
3. The human side of Walt Disney’s greatest risk
4. Lessons in leadership, creativity, and perseverance

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852 · The State of the Disney Parks: What 2025 Changed and Why 2026 Matters

If you had to describe Disney in 2025 and what it means for 2026, what word would you choose?

2025 wasn’t a year defined by massive new attractions. Instead, it was a year of movement, transition, and emotional goodbyes. Lands closed. Atmospheres shifted. Comfort gave way to construction. And for many fans, it felt like Disney was asking us to trust what comes next.

This is not simply another 2025 Disney year in revue and look ahead to or predictions for 2026.

This week, we have a very honest, thoughtful conversation about Disney in 2025 and what it means for 2026. We look at what closed, what opened, what surprised us emotionally, and why this year may end up being one of the most important setup years in Disney history. We also explore what Disney needs to deliver in 2026 to make all of this feel worth it.

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