Disney Dummies x Pixar Pals

Hosted ByTuong La, Samantha Leggatt, Laura Gordon

The world is full of Disney superfans, but this trio is wise enough to know that even the super-est fans can still be Disney Dummies. Join Sam, Laura, and Tuong as they explore each of Disney’s animated films in chronological order, bringing you blasts from the past, fun facts you never knew, and hot takes on everything from the seven dwarf’s political affiliations to what Tinkerbell’s pixie dust is really made of.

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From the Dummies Vault: Top 5 Disney Animated Feature Films

January 18, 2023 02:19:32 0 Comments

If you thought watching and reviewing all 61 Disney animated feature films was an impressive feat, you’ll be blown away by what the Dummies are up to next: we’re ranking in this CROSSOVER SPECIAL, baby! That’s right, we’re assembling the ultimate top five list as your friends Tuong, Laura, Sam, and special guest Brad duke it out to decide which treasured story earns the title of Disney’s greatest animated feature. We’re not pulling any punches for this one, so tune in for some fiery debates and to see if the Dummies’ friendships survive their greatest challenge yet!

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DD61 – Strange World (2022)

December 21, 2022 01:33:25 0 Comments

Jaeger Clade may be hard as nails, blazing trails, the manliest of guys, but that doesn’t mean his son Searcher wants to follow in his footsteps as an explorer…but fate has other plans for this family. Adventure down to a new and Strange World with the Clades, the Dummies, and company (both two- and three-legged) in this fun family film (and stealth biology lesson). If there’s one thing you take away from this story, let it be this: this world, this world we live in today, is a pretty strange world too.

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DD60 – Encanto (2021)

December 8, 2022 02:02:09 0 Comments

Zip down to Colombia with the Dummies to meet the members of the family Madrigal…including the one we don’t talk about. Dance your heart out while it breaks to Surface Pressure, fall in love with Dos Oruguitas, and bust a move to THAT song over and over again in one of Disney’s most colourful, creative, and caring films in recent memory. And remember, listeners – the miracle is you.

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DD59 – Raya and the Last Dragon (2021)

November 23, 2022 01:38:46 0 Comments

The Dummies are journeying into new worlds with Raya and the Last Dragon – specifically, the world of Kumandra, a land made up of five warring kingdoms, each of which covet the powerful Dragon Gem. The stakes are high and the dragons are full of laughs in this land-spanning adventure, which comes with an important lesson: In a world full of Druuns, be a Sisu.

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DD58 – Frozen II (2019)

November 9, 2022 01:37:46 0 Comments

You weren’t REALLY ready to let it go, were you? Journey into the unknown with the Dummies, Anna, Elsa, and the whole Arendelle squad as they venture into the Enchanted Forest and beyond to discover their family’s true history – and the secrets that only Ahtohallan knows.

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DD57 – Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018)

October 26, 2022 01:19:40 0 Comments

Our favourite video game villain is back…and he’s on that vigilante shit again. Our old pals Wreck-It Ralph and Vanellope von Schweetz are about to face the ultimate test...

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DD56 – Moana (2016)

October 12, 2022 1:47:25 0 Comments

Make way for one of Disney’s best original stories in decade: the future Chief herself, Moana of Motunui. The Dummies will definitely consider the coconut as they voyage along on this epic adventure across the seas to find Maui, discover the heart of Te Fiti, and perhaps even repair her family and their community along the way. Because at the end of the day, don’t we all just want someone to know who we are?

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DD55 – Zootopia (2016)

September 28, 2022 1:24:40 0 Comments

Zootopia: Come for the cute, fluffy bunny and the Shakira song, stay for the lessons on the harms of stereotyping and why you should never call a bunny “cute”! This week, the Dummies are learning a thing or two from Judy Hops – that’s Officer Hops to you – and her new friend Nick Wilde as they embark on a mission through a world where animals can surprise us (and them!) at every turn.

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DD54 – Big Hero 6 (2014)

September 14, 2022 01:17:05 0 Comments

The Disney Dummies are holding out for a Hiro – and may have got more than they bargained for with Big Hero 6. With a high-stakes plot and an unforgettable cast of characters (were lookin’ at you, Aunt Cass), this movie’s emotional gut punches are matched only by its final Hail Mary rocket-fist thruster punch…but we promise that it’ll leave you satisfied with your care.

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