by Jim Smith | Apr 19, 2024 | Disney Parks & Resorts, Fun Facts, Lists, Lists and Trivia
Earth Day is upon us once more, and we are already in the heart of Earth Month. What better time to celebrate Disney’s most obvious symbol of environmental awareness? Come learn a few fun facts about the background, design, construction, and history of the Tree of...
by Jim Smith | Apr 16, 2024 | Beyond Disney, Media, Spotlight
(A version of this article was shared with Laughing Place and published on April 14, 2024.) Bluey – the delightful Australian Blue Heeler with a troublesome twinkle and a heart of gold – is officially the most popular dog on the planet. With three...
by Jim Smith | Apr 14, 2024 | Beyond Disney, Media, Spotlight
(A version of this article was shared with Laughing Place and published on April 13, 2024.) It’s Bluey’s world. We’re all just living in it. Cherished dogs have a long and storied history in global society. Goofy, Snoopy, Clifford, Scooby-Doo, and Lady and the Tramp...
by Jim Smith | Apr 5, 2024 | Best of the Best - Disney and Beyond, Disney, Disney Parks & Resorts, Role Call - The Best of Disney
I was recently asked to do one of the most challenging things I’ve ever been asked to do…list my top five attractions in all of Walt Disney World. I thought about this for a minute (maybe a little less) and quickly concluded that there is no way I could, in good...
by Jim Smith | Mar 30, 2024 | Disney, Disney Legends, Disney Spotlight Series
(A version of this article was shared with Laughing Place and published on April 4, 2024.) Bill Farmer may not be a household name to many, but it’s almost impossible to find someone who doesn’t recognize his signature role as Disney’s top dog Goofy. In a business...
