by Jim Smith | Sep 6, 2022 | Disney Trivia, Lists and Trivia
Baloo the bear is one of the largest sidekicks in Disney animation. He is also one of the swinging-est. As one of The Jungle Book’s two residents charged with guiding Mowgli the man-cub to safety, the freewheeling Baloo is the polar opposite of Bagheera the nervous...
by Jim Smith | Sep 6, 2022 | Hidden
Which other Disney bear sidekick bear was literally “Xeroxed” from Baloo’s performance in The Jungle Book? Answer: Little John – Robin Hood Images: Disney Thanks to the animation process of Xerography developed by Disney Legend Ub Iwerks, Baloo’s wobbly strut...
by Jim Smith | Aug 27, 2022 | Best of the Best - Disney and Beyond, Disney, Lists, Role Call - The Best of Disney
(A version of this post was shared with Laughing Place on August 31, 2022.) Famous heroes and villains are the lifeblood of most stories, and that’s especially true in the Disney universe. But admit it – when watching a Disney film, those trusty sidekicks are...
by Jim Smith | Aug 27, 2022 | Disney Parks & Resorts, Disney Pocket Guides, Facts and Figment Travel Planning, Travel Planning
(A version of this article was shared on Pirates & Princesses, along with similar articles on other Disney Resort (and Cruise Line) Pocket Guide pieces.) Come set sail on the Disney Cruise Line ship that started it all! The Disney Magic – Disney’s very first...
by Jim Smith | Aug 17, 2022 | Disney, Disney Spotlight Series, Extinct Disney Attractions
(A version of this article was published for Pirates & Princesses on August 19, 2022.) “Energy – you make the world go ’round.” This simple statement of fact also serves as a warning of the fragility of Earth’s natural resources. Does that sound a bit...
