by Jim Smith | Mar 21, 2022 | Disney, Disney Spotlight Series, Lists, Marvel, Role Call - The Best of Disney, Star Wars
(A version of this article was published for Laughing Place on March 22, 2022.) Fully developed characters are essential to great storytelling. Start with an inspiring hero, solid villain, a few supporting roles, and you’ve got the foundation for a good story. But...
by Jim Smith | Mar 13, 2022 | Disney, Disney Spotlight Series, Role Call - The Best of Disney
(A version of this article was published for Laughing Place on March 14, 2022.) Every good story includes a host of characters. The hero, the villain, a few supporting roles, and maybe a cameo or two. While the characters may be the most important pieces of the story,...
by Jim Smith | Mar 13, 2022 | Disney Parks & Resorts, Disney Pocket Guides, Facts and Figment Travel Planning, Travel Planning
(A version of this article was published for Pirates & Princesses, along with similar articles on other Disney Resort Pocket Guide pieces.) Mediterranean Europe is front and center at Walt Disney World’s newest resort, the Riviera. Classic and modern touches blend...
by Jim Smith | Mar 6, 2022 | Disney Parks & Resorts, Disney Pocket Guides, Facts and Figment Travel Planning, Travel Planning
(A version of this article was published Pirates & Princesses, along with similar articles on other Disney Resort Pocket Guide pieces.) Wanna stay right in the magic of Disneyland, while feeling a world away? Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa is the perfect...
by Jim Smith | Mar 4, 2022 | Disney, Disney Legends, Disney Spotlight Series
(A version of this article was published for Pirates & Princesses on March 5, 2022). Disney Legend Alice Davis is one of those remarkably talented individuals who could shift and pivot as needed to succeed. In an industry full of men, she forged her way with...