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No princess. No traditional Disney romance. No tragic backstory. Just a spoiled emperor, a llama, an evil advisor, and Kronk. We’re breaking down The Emperor’s New Groove and deciding whether this chaotic comedy deserves a spot among Disney’s best.

Melody wants to know where she came from, Ariel wants to protect her at all costs, and Morgana wants revenge. We’re diving into The Little Mermaid II to see how it compares to the original, what worked, what didn’t, and where this sequel belongs in our Disney rankings.

Max is off to college, and he's determined to finally live life on his own terms… until Goofy shows up. We're breaking down this nostalgic Disney sequel, the father-son dynamic, the college chaos, and where it lands in our Disney rankings.

Behind all the bouncing and chaos, The Tigger Movie is really a story about belonging and finding out where you fit in. We're revisiting this childhood favorite and talking about what hit differently watching it as adults.

This week we're revisiting Fantasia 2000, where Disney takes classical music and turns it into everything from dancing flamingos to cosmic adventures. Which segments worked? Which ones didn't? And where does this unusual Disney film land on our ranking?

After watching every Disney Renaissance film, it's time for the ultimate recap. Which movies held up? Which ones surprised us? Which songs are still stuck in our heads? Join us as we break down Disney's most iconic era.

From found family themes to one of Disney’s most iconic soundtracks, Tarzan hits differently as an adult. Join us as we revisit this jungle adventure and unpack why it still resonates.

We went into Doug’s 1st Movie open-minded… but it just wasn’t for us. Join us as we talk nostalgia, weird plot choices, and why this one didn’t quite work.

We revisited The Lion King II and had some mixed reactions. Join us as we talk nostalgia, characters, and where this one lands in our Disney rankings.

This week we watched Pocahontas II and had VERY different reactions. From the new setting to the character choices, we break down what worked, what didn’t, and why this sequel feels so different from the original.

This week, we watched Mulan and for once… we actually agree. From the story to the music to the emotional impact, this one just works. Join us as we break down why Mulan might be one of Disney’s best.

We revisited Belle’s Magical World and… yeah. From the structure to the storytelling, this one feels very different from the original. We talk about what worked, what didn’t, and why this movie feels so all over the place.

A deep dive into Disney’s Beauty and The Beast's holiday sequel. We’re breaking down Forte’s motives, Beast’s trauma response, and whether this film deserves more love (or less).

This week we talk about The Search for Christopher Robin — a softer, quieter Disney sequel that focuses on friendship and change. Did it hit emotionally, or feel too slow? Let’s discuss.

Hercules is bold, colorful, and full of energy — but does it hold up as well as we remember? We talk animation, humor, the Muses (obviously), and where this one lands in our Disney rankings.