500: Five Hundred Episodes Later: Old Disney vs. New Disney: What They Got Totally Wrong (and Right!)

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We brought the whole crew—Connie, Bruce, and their daughter Gianna—for a celebration full of laughs, nostalgia, and heated Disney debates. From rides and movies to character encounters, we’re comparing Disney's past and present to decide once and for all: Did Disney get better or worse?

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⏱️ CHAPTERS

00:00 - Welcome to Episode 500 🎉
00:45 - Meet Our Special Guest: Gianna Joins the Show
01:12 - Today’s Topic: Old vs. New Disney
03:18 - RIDE DEBATE BEGINS: Maelstrom vs. Frozen Ever After
07:44 - Ellen’s Energy Adventure vs. Guardians of the Galaxy
12:00 - ReliefBand Sponsor Message 🙌
13:00 - Mr. Toad vs. Winnie the Pooh
17:14 - Snow White’s Scary Adventures vs. Princess Hall
22:09 - Great Movie Ride vs. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
25:23 - Galaxy’s Edge vs. Backlot Tour + Honey I Shrunk the Kids
28:09 - Stitches Great Escape: Missed Opportunity?
30:03 - LIVE ACTION SHOWDOWN: Cinderella, Beauty & the Beast, Lion King
35:21 - Why We Still Love the Originals
38:11 - Movie Theaters vs. Streaming at Home
39:16 - BONUS: Jaws vs. Diagon Alley
41:38 - Simpsons vs. Back to the Future Ride
44:40 - Wrapping Up: Which Disney Era Wins?