In this episode of Disney Moms Gone Wrong, Suzy and Sarah are joined by Jonathan for a chaotic and hilarious breakdown of Moana 2. With Diana away “doing research” at Disneyland, the crew gets real about their mixed feelings on the sequel. From missing villains to weak songs and bat-demons underwater, they dig into what worked, what flopped, and what left them scratching their heads. They also pitch their own better plotlines, question the accents, and talk dream shapeshifting animals and ultimate Disney vacations.

Timestamps and Topics:
00:00:00 Welcome to a chaotic Friday night
00:02:00 Moana 2 plot recap and Sarah’s immediate hot take
00:03:30 The missing villain problem and cloud-fighting finale
00:05:00 Grading the movie: From B-minus to “don’t watch again”
00:06:00 Lackluster songs and missing Lin-Manuel magic
00:07:30 Thoughts on the vampire demigoddess and Polynesian Thanos
00:12:00 Missed opportunities with Moana’s sister
00:13:40 Best and worst new characters
00:14:30 Which of our kids would be our Moana-adventure companion
00:20:30 If you could shapeshift into one animal, what would it be?
00:24:00 The Maui issue: What happened to him in this movie?
00:25:00 What’s with the random British and Aussie accents?
00:28:00 Why the songs didn’t hit this time—and our Reddit theory
00:32:00 Would you go on a Moana-style high seas adventure or chill with unlimited snacks?
00:36:00 Spontaneous Disneyland trip planning and parenting talk

Key Takeaways:

• The group agreed the sequel felt like a jumbled collection of shorts rather than a cohesive movie.

• Missing Lin-Manuel Miranda had a big impact on the music’s quality and memorability.

• Moana’s sister had potential for a powerful subplot but was sidelined.

• There’s speculation the film was originally pitched as a show, which might explain the pacing issues.

• The team had more fun imagining their own Moana-style adventures (with nachos and spicy margaritas).

Quotes:
🗣️ “This one goes straight into the trash can.” – Sarah
🗣️ “Instead of fighting a mountain, she’s fighting clouds.”
🗣️ “The crab got two minutes? That’s a crime.”
🗣️ “If the music’s not good, it’s not a good Disney movie.”
🗣️ “Why do some of these island characters sound like they just got off a flight from London?”
🗣️ “I don’t need to go save the ocean. I need snacks and a poolside nap.”

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