by Jim Smith | Aug 4, 2023 | Fun Facts, Lists and Trivia, Minions, Universal Parks, Universal Studios
They’re little (usually). They’re yellow. They love bananas. And they are utterly hilarious. They are, of course, Minions! With five feature films (and a sixth on the way), a series of short films, theme park attractions, and a brand new land at Universal Orlando...
by Jim Smith | Jul 28, 2023 | Disney, Disney Legends, Disney Spotlight Series
“Welcome, foolish mortals!” You might not know his name, but you know his voice. Paul Frees, considered by many to be on par with Mel Blanc as a “man of a thousand voices” lent his voice talents to several legendary Disney characters and attractions, as well as quite...
by Jim Smith | Jul 22, 2023 | Deals and Promotions, Travel News, Travel Planning, Universal Parks
Editor’s Update April 29, 2024: DreamWorks Land Opening Date has been announced for June 14, 2024! Along with the opening of DreamWorks Land, Universal will also debut CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular nighttime lagoon show, and Hogwarts Always, a castle...
by Jim Smith | Jul 21, 2023 | Bits & Pieces, Disney Trivia, Lists and Trivia
Throughout Disney’s history, family-friendly entertainment has been the name of the game. Countless G-rated films – both animated and live-action – were produced before the first non-G-rated Disney film ever came to be. But as public preferences changed in...
by Jim Smith | Jul 20, 2023 | Disney, Disney Legends, Disney Spotlight Series
He’s the master of the Haunted Mansion. Or is he? Shrouded in mystery, the character of Master Gracey is almost as magical as the legend who created him. Yale Gracey was a quiet, unassuming man, yet his creations spoke loudly (one might even say they screamed). Let’s...
