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...
by Jim Smith | Mar 28, 2024 | Beyond Disney, Orlando Spotlight, Travel News, Travel Planning, Universal Parks, Universal Studios
Back in January, Universal Orlando dropped a bombshell announcement offering a few tasty tidbits coming as part of Epic Universe – scheduled to open in 2025. As part of the announcement, Universal identified five themed lands which will make up the resort’s...
by Jim Smith | Mar 23, 2024 | Disney, Disney Spotlight Series, Uncategorized
(A version of this article was shared with Laughing Place and published on April 2, 2024.) The Walt Disney Company is chock full of inspiring people and celebrated experiences. With over 300 officially named Disney Legends, it’s pretty easy to point to success stories...
by Jim Smith | Mar 19, 2024 | Disney Spotlight Series, Fun Facts
(A version of this article was shared with Laughing Place and published on March 22, 2024.) Disney-Pixar’s Luca is one of the unfortunate casualties of the COVID pandemic. The film – which finished production during the pandemic – was released while the...
