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Drafting The Magic
by Drafting The Magic
Drafting The Magic brings the worlds of Disney and Sports together in a fantasy draft-like show in which Erik Pessolano and Christian Ilten must draft their favorite Disney Experiences. At the end of each episode, the Guest Judge makes the decision as to who won the draft! Follow @DraftingTheMagic on Instagram and Facebook, and @DraftingMagic on Twitter!
Episodes
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✨ Episode 54 — Main Character Moments on Walt Disney World Attractions! ✨
Everyone loves a good main character moment — especially when it happens on a ride at Walt Disney World! 🎢🌟 From dramatic spotlights to heroic finales, we’re drafting the best attraction moments that make YOU feel like the star of the story! Joining the guys this week is @ryannchanel31…
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🎢 Episode 53: Coast-to-Coast Attraction Villains 👹
🎢 Episode 53: Coast-to-Coast Attraction Villains 👹 Who’s the most unforgettable Disney Parks villain — from coast to coast? From the wicked to the wonderfully mischievous, Erik and Christian draft their ultimate lineup of Disney attraction villains from both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney...
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The Most Comfortable Rides at Disneyland Resort (ft. Matthew Krul)
😴✨ This week, we’re talking pure comfort! Erik and Christian draft the most comfortable rides at the Disneyland Resort — although to be honest this one was tough — with special guest Matthew Krul (@imaginationskyway)! From Star Wars to Soarin’, it’s a debate full of cozy vibes, Disney nostalgia,...
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🍽️✨ Episode 51: Coast-to-Coast Quick Service Restaurants
Erik and Christian are drafting the ultimate list of Quick Service Restaurants — choosing five picks each from any of the six domestic Disney parks 🏰🌐. With Disneyland and Walt Disney World on the table, the competition is fierce! 👑 Joining them as Guest Judge is @parkhopwithamber, ready to...
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🎉 Episode 50: Indoor Attractions at Walt Disney World 🎉
Drafting the Magic celebrates a major milestone with special guest judge Danielle Neupauer (@danidoesdisney_)! Erik and Christian draft their dream lineups of indoor attractions at WDW, but only one list will take the crown. Which indoor favorites made the cut? Which ones got snubbed? And who…
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✨Episode 49: Lightning Lane at WDW 🏰🎢
✨ Drafting the Magic – Episode 49 ✨ We’re drafting the best Lightning Lane strategies at the Walt Disney World Resort! 🏰🎢 Special Guest Judge Allie Mae (@alliemaeonmain) joins us to decide who built the ultimate lineup of Lightning Lane picks. From Magic Kingdom classics to EPCOT must-dos, we...
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✈️🚂🚗 Episode 48: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles at the Disneyland Resort ✨🎢🎡
🎉🚂✈️ Episode 48: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles at the Disneyland Resort is HERE! 🌟✨Get ready as Erik and Christian take you on a thrilling journey through the most iconic and magical modes of transportation at Disneyland Resort! From soaring through the skies to chugging along the tracks and...
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🐸Episode 47: Bringing the Muppets BACK to the Disneyland Resort🐷✨
In this fiery episode of Drafting The Magic, Erik and Christian dive into the chaos and controversy of bringing the Muppets BACK to the Disneyland Resort! It’s been over a decade since Muppet*Vision 3D was unceremoniously removed from Disney California Adventure in November 2014, leaving fans...
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🎢 Episode 46: A Day with Lightning Lane at Disneyland Resort! 🎟️
In this episode, Erik and Christian reveal their top strategies for mastering Lightning Lane at the Disneyland Resort! Drew Smith (@drewthedisneydude) joins as our 🏆 Guest Judge to help decide the ultimate approach for tackling those must-see attractions, dodging long lines, and making the most…
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🍦🍰🍩 Episode 45: Walt Disney World Desserts 🍫🍬✨
🎉 Welcome to Episode 45: Walt Disney World Desserts! Get ready for a sugar-filled adventure as we explore the best and most iconic desserts in Walt Disney World—from Mickey-shaped treats to churros, cupcakes, and beyond! 🍩🍪🍦 Joining us for this episode is Disney expert Maddie Monaghan...
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⛈️ BTD: Disney in a Hurricane 🌪️, D23 Day at Angel Stadium ⚾, and More! 🎉
In this episode of Drafting The Magic, Erik and Christian dive deep into the impacts of Hurricane Debby on Walt Disney World. Erik shares his firsthand experience of being on property during Hurricane Irma, explaining how great the safety precautions are and detailing the steps Disney took to...
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🎢 Episode 44: Disneyland Resort: The Best Seat in the House! 🏰✨
In this thrilling episode of Drafting the Magic 🎙️, Erik (@erikpessolano) and Christian (@christian_ilten) take you on an exciting journey to discover the best seats 🪑 at the Disneyland Resort! 🎉 Join us as we dissect both Disneyland 🌟 and California Adventure 🎠, drafting the ultimate spots...
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🎙️ Drafting the Magic: Episode 43 - A Day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom 🦁🌿
Here’s the revised episode description, with a focus on Animal Kingdom’s restaurants and without the word “connoisseur”: 🎙️ Drafting the Magic: Episode 43 - A Day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom 🦁🌿 Erik and Christian are going wild in this latest episode, drafting everything you love about Disney’s...
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Episode 42 🎉 - WDW Replacement Attractions 🔄✨
🎉 Episode 42 of Drafting the Magic is here, and it's the 2nd episode of Season 3! 🏰✨ Join Erik and Christian as they draft the BEST of the replacement attractions at Walt Disney World! 🌍⏳ Time moves forward, but the parks keep evolving—these attractions stepped in and brought serious power to...
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🚀 Episode 41 - D23 Horizons Panel Announcements 🌐✨
The Season 3 premiere of Drafting the Magic is here, and it's all about Disney’s D23 Horizons Panel Announcements! 🌐✨ Erik (@erikpessolano) and Christian (@christian_Ilten) are back and ready to face off in an epic battle of drafting the BEST of what’s yet to come! 🚀👑 Who will reign supreme in...
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🏙️ BTD: Downtown Updates 📰 | Au Revoir, Red Car 🚋💔
🎙️✨ Erik and Christian return for the FINAL Beyond The Draft of the Summer! 🌞 They'll dive into the latest Downtown Disney News 🏰 and bid farewell to the iconic Red Car Trolley 🚋. So much in store for this episode—you won't want to miss it! 🎧
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🎉 BTD: D23’s Biggest Night Ever 🌟
Hold onto your Mickey ears, folks, because this episode of Drafting the Magic: Beyond The Draft is a wild ride through all the jaw-dropping announcements from D23 The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2024! 🏰✨ From an animatronic of Walt Disney himself 🤯, to the reveal of adding 4️⃣ brand-new Disney...
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✨ BTD: The Acolyte 🔮, Lightning Lane Changes ⚡, Sleepy Hollow Menu Updates 🎃🍂, and More! 🎉
🎥✨ Erik and Christian are back for another episode of Beyond the Draft! This time, they dive into the "mixed" reviews of The Acolyte on Disney+, the exciting new changes coming to the Lightning Lane System at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort, and they chat about the wild change to…
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🏆 Bracket Reveal Show 🎉
Our Bracket Reveal Show Debuted on our YouTube, but we now have it here for you as well! Vote for the Drafting The Magic This or That Summertime Showdown on our Instagram Stories, and be sure to follow us on YouTube, just search @draftingthemagic! 🌟 Join Erik and Christian as they unveil the...
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🌐 BTD: Did Epcot Get Worse? 🤔
🎙️ Join Erik and Christian in another thought-provoking episode of Beyond the Draft! 🎉 This time, they're tackling the burning question: Did Epcot change for the worse? 🤔 Dive into the discussion as we dissect Epcot's latest developments, including the new Communicore Hall 🏛️, the upcoming...
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🔥 Summertime Showdown Announcement 🌞 | Preliminary Round Reveal 🏆
🏰 Get ready for the ultimate showdown of Disney Experiences in Drafting the Magic's This-or-That Summertime Showdown! 🌟 Join us as we kick off a March Madness-like tournament where your favorite Disney experiences go head-to-head, and YOU control the outcome! That's right, this tournament is...
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🌆 BTD: Downtown Disney's New Entrance ✨, Tiana's Arrival 🍲👑, and More! 🎉
🎙️ In this episode of DTM: Beyond The Draft, hosts Erik Pessolano and Christian Ilten deliver a fresh update on the much-anticipated Tiana’s Bayou Adventure 🌿👑, then dive into a spirited debate on the design and future of Downtown Disney’s new entrance! 🏙️✨ Finally, they tackle listener...
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🐸 Tiana's Bayou Adventure Discussion 👑
🎥 Lights, camera, action! 🎬 Erik and Christian turn their cameras on for the first time to bring a discussion about Tiana's Bayou Adventure to you, less than a month away from the grand opening! As always, the boys share their opinions, but in a brand new way. Make sure to follow, like, and...
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🎉 Episode 40: The Perfect Day at a Walt Disney World Park 🌞🏰 | SEASON 2 FINALE! 🚀
🎉 Hold onto your Mickey ears! The Season 2 finale of Drafting the Magic Podcast is here, and it’s taking a thrilling twist! 🎢✨ Hosts Erik and Christian face the ultimate challenge: drafting their perfect day at Walt Disney World—but they won’t know which park until the big reveal! 🤯🏰 Enter…
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✨ Episode 39: Attraction Special Effects of the Disneyland Resort 🎢💥
🎙️ Join Erik (@erikpessolano) and Christian (@christian_ilten) on an exhilarating journey through the most captivating special effects of Disneyland Resort attractions in Episode 39 of Drafting the Magic! 🎢✨ In this action-packed episode, Erik and Christian draft the most mesmerizing effects…
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Episode 38: Attractions with Original Theming at Disneyland
Join hosts Erik (@erikpessolano) and Christian (@christianilten) as they return to Drafting the Magic, this time delving into one of their favorite topics: Attractions with Original Theming at Disneyland. Special guest judge Kelly Washington (@washingtonkelly), known for her roles in Parks and...
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Episode 37: Hidden Gems of the Disneyland Resort
Disney is famous for hiding things in movies, their parks, etc., but what are the best Hidden Gems of the Disneyland Resort? Erik and Christian are back to draft just that topic! Melissa Hamblin (@mixinsomemagic, mixinsomemagic.com) joins the show as our expert Guest Judge to provide her insight...
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Guest Appearances!
Christian gives you everything you need to know about guest appearances that he and Erik have made and will be making soon!
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Episode 36: Walt Disney World Queues Part 2
It's Time for Part 2! Erik (@erikpessolano) and Christian (@christian_ilten) are back to draft the best attraction queues of Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios! Michele Schwartz (@michelevisitsmickey) joins the show to be our Guest Judge! Make sure you follow @DraftingTheMagic on Instagram and...
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Episode 35: Walt Disney World Attraction Queues (Part 1)
Erik and Christian are back from a quick break over the holidays and are ready to draft up the best Walt Disney World Attraction Queues! Part one focuses on Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom with Tara Giboney (@preppy.in.mouseears) joining the show as our Guest Judge! Please rate & review, 5 Stars...
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Episode 34: Holidays Foods at the Disneyland Resort in 2023
Tis the Season to be EATING! Erik and Christian draft up the best food of the Disneyland Resort during the 2023 Holiday Season with @PostivelyChristie joining as our Guest Judge! Please be sure to subscribe, like, rate and review each episode, and make sure you follow us on social media as well!
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Episode 33: Disney Movies That Should Have Rides But Don't
Erik (@erikpessolano) and Christian (@christian_ilten) have one of their most interesting battles to date as they draft up the Disney Movies That Should Have Rides But Don't! Berkan Dincer (@bigscreenberkan) joins the show as our GUEST JUDGE! Listen, rate, and review! Make sure you follow us on...
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Episode 32: Extinct Attractions of the Disneyland Resort
This episode is a blast from the past as Erik (@erikpessolano) and Christian (@christian_ilten) draft up the best of what used to be in our Extinct Attractions of the Disneyland Resort! Expert historian Clocky from the @SentFromDisneyland Podcast joins the show as our Guest Judge! If you have the...
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Episode 31: Walt Disney World Adult Beverage Locations
It's the episode so many have been waiting for... What's the best spot to grab a drink on the Walt Disney World Resort Property? Erik and Christian bring their picks before Emily Carlson (@wedodisneyright) who serves as the Guest Judge for the show! Make sure you share the podcast with all of…
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Episode 30: Disneyland Resort Slow Rides
Two Disney-themed podcasts collide as Erin (@erinmakesmagic) and Katie (@dream.with.katie) from the Ropedrop Parkhop Podcast (@ropedrop.podcast) join the show as Co-Guest Judges to judge Erik and Christian's picks of Disneyland Resort Slow Rides! Be sure to follow @DraftingTheMagic on Instagram…
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Episode 29: Magic Kingdom Food
While not known necessarily for the food offerings, Magic Kingdom has to feed everyone that walks in the gate, right!? Erik and Christian draft up the best Food of the Magic Kingdom Theme Park! Anni Stores (@annistores) joins the show all the way from Manchester in the UK to be our Guest Judge!
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Episode 28: Walt Disney World In-Park Social Media Worthy Spots
Erik and Christian are back at it, this time joined by Guest Judge Marissa Potts (@littlemrsmariss), to draft up the best Walt Disney World In-Park Social Media Worthy Spots!
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Episode 27: Disneyland Park Ride Vehicles
Erik & Christian are back at it again, and this time they draft up the best ride vehicles found at the Disneyland Park! Mark Brickey from the Disneyland For Designers Podcast (@HeyBrickey on YouTube, @MarkBrickey on Instagram & X) joins the show to be the guest judge, and to add a twist that Erik…
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Episode 26: Disney Parks Entertainment
Erik and Christian are back to draft the best of Disney Parks Entertainment in the Domestic U.S.! Vikki Tupay (@DreamBigVikki) joins the show to be our guest judge! Please subscribe, and leave your feedback about the episode! Find us on Instagram and Facebook by searching @DraftingTheMagic!
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Episode 25: Disneyland Resort Lands
Everyone has their favorite, but what lands do Erik and Christian choose in the Disneyland Resort Lands episode of Drafting the Magic? Callan McClurg joins the show to be our guest judge! Make sure to rate and review, and don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
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Episode 24: Epcot Quick Service Locations
Erik and Christian head back to their favorite park as they draft up the best Epcot Quick Service Locations! Lizzie Twacthman (@thelizzietea) joins the show to serve as our Guest Judge! Like & Subscribe, and don't forget to rate and review! Follow @DraftingTheMagic on Facebook and Instagram, and...
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Episode 23: Disneyland Resort Animatronics
Erik and Christian are finally back and they are drafting up the best animatronics of the Disneyland Resort! Join them along with @marissamouseclubhouse for a great conversation about some of the greatest animatronics Disney has ever built!
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It's Time to Draft The Magic Once Again!
After a 2-year hiatus, everyone's favorite mashup of a sports draft and a Disney-themed podcast returns! Finally, at long last, it is time to get back to Drafting the Magic!
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Episode 22: Deep Fried Foods of Disney
You might get a bit hungry during this episode, as Erik and Christian draft the best Deep Fried Foods of Disney! Kristen Shealy (@kingdomlykristen) joins the show to be the guest judge!
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Episode 21: Attraction Queues of the Disneyland Resort
Drafting the Magic is back for Season 2 and Episode 21 is all about the Attraction Queues at the Disneyland Resort! Erik's brother Brandon Pessolano (@socalweasel) joins the show to be the Guest Judge!
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Season 2 Preview Show
Erik and Christian are back for Season 2 of Drafting The Magic, and have drafted up the top things they are looking forward to when Disneyland Resort opens its Theme Park gates on April 30th! Enjoy this short preview of Season 2!
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Episode 20: Disney Parks Awe-Inspiring Architecture
Christian and Erik end the first season by drafting up the big buildings and structures that stop us in our steps and make us look up and take in all that Disney Imagineerng has designed for us! Nick and Ashley from @realmousevibes join the show to be co-guest judges, and make the final...
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Episode 19: Disney Parks Must Have Souvenirs and Merchandise
Christian Ilten and Erik Pessolano battle it out in another draft, this time, taking on the wonderful world of merchandise and fashion! Adriana Redding (@bibbidibobbidi_broke) joins the show to offer her insight and to make the ultimate decision as to who had the better draft! Like, Share, and...
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Episode 18: Disney Parks Rollercoasters
Erik and Christian return from the holiday break to square off in a draft of the best Disney Parks Rollercoasters! Char Lawrence (@JustADisneyMom) joins the show to be our guest judge!
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Episode 17: Holiday Experiences at the Disneyland Resort
Join Erik Pessolano and Christian Ilten as they draft up their favorite holiday experiences at the Disneyland Resort! The guys welcome an special guest judge this week when Los Angeles Angels (MLB) Broadcaster Trent Rush (@trentrushsports) joins the show to determine who has the best holiday…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Drafting The Magic brings the worlds of Disney and Sports together in a fantasy draft-like show in which Erik Pessolano and Christian Ilten must draft their favorite Disney Experiences. At the end of each episode, the Guest Judge makes the decision as to who won the draft! Follow @DraftingTheMagic on Instagram and Facebook, and @DraftingMagic on Twitter!
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Drafting The Magic brings the worlds of Disney and Sports together in a fantasy draft-like show in which Erik Pessolano and Christian Ilten must draft their favorite Disney Experiences. At the end of each episode, the Guest Judge makes the decision as to who won the draft! Follow @DraftingTheMagic...
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