by Jim Smith | May 5, 2023 | Disney Parks & Resorts, Facts and Figment Travel Planning, Travel News, Travel Planning
(A version of this post was shared with Pirates & Princesses on May 5, 2023.) The Disney Magic is coming out of its three-week dry dock with several exciting updates. When the ship hits the high seas again, guests will have lots to experience. Here’s a sneak...
by Jim Smith | May 4, 2023 | Bits & Pieces, Disney, Star Wars
(A version of this post was shared with Pirates & Princesses on May 4, 2023.) One of the most celebrated actors in the galaxy was honored today with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Actor Carrie Fisher was finally given her star, in celebration with Star Wars...
by Jim Smith | May 1, 2023 | Disney, Lists, Media, Role Call - The Best of Disney, Star Wars
(A version of this post was shared with Laughing Place on May 4, 2023.) A long time ago (40 years to be exact) in a galaxy far, far away (movie theaters worldwide), George Lucas gave us the third and final installment of his epic Star Wars trilogy – Return of...
by Jim Smith | Apr 21, 2023 | Disney, Disney Spotlight Series, Fun Facts, Lists and Trivia, Media
(A version of this article was shared with Pirates and Princesses on April 21, 2023.) As we approach Earth Day, and we near the end of Earth Month, we can’t help but appreciate one of Disney’s more conscientious nature-embracing films – Pocahontas. The 1995 film...
by Jim Smith | Apr 18, 2023 | Disney Trivia, Lists and Trivia
Like many other residents in the Hundred Acre Wood, Winnie the Pooh lives in a tree. His cozy cabin is embedded at the base of a large walnut tree. Curiously, the sign over Pooh’s front door doesn’t read “Winnie the Pooh”, “Pooh Bear”, or even just “Pooh.” It reads...
