166. Escape to Witch Mountain (1975)

Join J.B. Eddie as they review Disney's Escape to Witch Mountain. This 1975 classic brings aliens, harmonicas, and wild special effects into a tale that has sparked a franchise spanning decades. From humorous character critiques to franchise trivia, this episode is a nostalgic exploration of one of Disney's quirkiest adventures. Stick around for Disney news and lighthearted family stories! 00:00 – Intro and opening nostalgia 00:40 – Reviewing Escape to Witch Mountain: first impressions 06:39 – Comparing character powers and their confusing execution 10:04 – The wild production stories, including real bears on set 16:00 – A breakdown of the Witch Mountain franchise and its sequels 27:00 – Disney news: ESPN updates and streaming challenges 32:00 – The disappointing Skeleton Crew opening and Star Wars updates 38:00 – Moana 2 box office performance and Mufasa movie buzz 45:00 – Wrapping up with ice cream cone meltdowns and parenting tales