I have never been a documentary-type person. I often will put them on in the background to make me feel smarter or even with the intention of learning something new, but more often than not, I click them off moments after turning them on. 

However, when I saw that Disney+ released a new documentary called The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 years of Walt Disney World on Oct. 1, I knew I had to give documentaries another try. 

Disney World has been a large part of my childhood, and I continue to love everything about it to this day. From the movies to the actual theme parks themselves, I have done it all at least twice. So who is better to judge The Most Magical Story on Earth than me?

Besides the fact that the production falls under the documentary category, it was more than just people talking about the history of Disney World. It was a film filled with concerts, interviews, behind-the-scenes, and many other features that pulled the viewers in. 

The show itself was hosted by Whoopi Goldberg, but some of the most notable and nostalgic performances, were done by Christina Aguilera who sang “When You Wish Upon A Star.” Another favorite is Halle Bailey in the finale act singing “Can You Feel the Love Tonight.”

These performances were strategically placed throughout the film so that after hearing about the construction of the parks in the 1970s, or the financial troubles of opening day, or even the passing of Walt Disney himself in 1966, you could come up from the deep well of history for a breath of fresh air. 

The film itself is an hour and twenty-four minutes long, which I feel was the perfect amount of time to get all the information out there that needed to be said while not dragging it out too much. 

Each category the documentary spoke to was interesting enough: Walt Disney, construction of the parks, and performances. But when placed all together, I do feel it was a little bit cluttered. There was a lot of jumping back and forth between the present day and the past, so if I wasn’t paying close attention, it was easy to get lost in between the clips. 

This being said, however, doesn’t change the fact that my love for Disney World is unwavering, and getting to learn a little bit more about its past was a really enjoyable experience. 

Though, I am still not positive that I am a documentary type. When I watch TV in my free time, I usually watch it with the intention to relax and let the words come off the screen and go right over my head. This is not that type of relaxation. However, if you really enjoy documentaries or have a love similar to mine for Disney, this film is worth devoting a bit of your time to.