by Jim Smith | Sep 26, 2023 | Hidden
Here are the answers to our Moana treasure hunt: Question 1 – When Moana and Maui are in Tamatoa’s lair, what piece of Disney treasure can be seen on Tamatoa’s back (before Tamatoa realizes they are there)? Image: Disney (edits: Reddit) Answer – Aladdin’s...
by Jim Smith | Feb 16, 2023 | Disney, Disney Parks & Resorts, Extinct Disney Attractions
(A version of this article was published for Pirates & Princesses on February 15, 2023.) “You are not the first to pass this way, nor shall you be the last. Those who seek the spirit of Norway face peril and adventure—but more often find beauty and charm.” These...
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 | Jan 31, 2022 | Best of the Best - Disney and Beyond, Disney, Disney Parks & Resorts, Role Call - The Best of Disney
(A version of this post for was shared with Pirates & Princesses and published on January 31, 2022) (Updated February 16, 2024) Epcot has long been considered the more “adult” Disney theme park. While that has historically been still true to some extent, as Bob...
by Jim Smith | Jan 14, 2020 | Disney, Disney Spotlight Series, Media
Disney’s Frozen 2 was released in the US on November 22, 2019. It opened to near impossibly high expectations, having to follow up on the wild success of the 2013 hit film. Anticipation going into this movie can take one of two forms – over exuberant...
