by Jim Smith | Jul 9, 2023 | Disney, Disney Legends, Disney Spotlight Series
“Hurry back! Hurry back! Be sure to bring your death certificate, if you decide to join us. Make final arrangements now! We’ve been dying… to have you…” These “inviting” words have haunted countless guests exiting Disney’s Haunted Mansion...
by Jim Smith | May 4, 2023 | Bits & Pieces, Disney
(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 | Apr 10, 2023 | Disney Trivia, Trivia and Games
Winnie the Pooh is that sweet “silly ole’ bear” who is impossible not to love. Known for his appetite, his thoughtfulness, and his gentle mannerisms – Pooh ranks high on the popularity meter for Disney fans worldwide. But perhaps the most distinct attribute of...
by Jim Smith | Apr 6, 2023 | Disney, Disney Legends, Disney Spotlight Series
There have been many celebrity voices cast throughout the history of radio, movies, and television. But every now and then, there is a voice so distinct and unmistakable, you immediately know it the moment you hear it. Sterling Holloway had one of those voices...
by Jim Smith | Mar 22, 2023 | Disney, Disney Legends, Disney Spotlight Series
(A version of this article was shared with Laughing Place on March 22, 2023.) In 1967, Disneyland celebrated one of its major historical improvements when it opened an updated version of Tomorrowland dubbed “a world on the move.” The truth is, Tomorrowland – and...