by Jim Smith | May 23, 2023 | Disney, Disney Parks & Resorts, Disney Spotlight Series, Lists, Star Wars
By now, most Star Wars fans and Disney Parks fans alike are well aware of Disney’s recent unexpected, yet not entirely surprising, news of the planned closure of Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. Having been open for barely more than a year, the swiftness with which...
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 | Mar 10, 2023 | Disney, Disney Connections, Disney Trivia, Harry Potter, Lists and Trivia
(A version of this post was shared with Pirates & Princesses on March 12, 2023.) “Let’s all throw books at Myrtle, because she can’t feel it! Ten points if you can get it through her stomach! Fifty points if it goes through her head! Well, ha ha ha! What a lovely...
by Jim Smith | Feb 3, 2023 | Best of the Best - Disney and Beyond, Disney, Lists, Marvel, Role Call - The Best of Disney, Star Wars
(A version of this post was shared with Laughing Place on March 9, 2023.) Henchmen and goons. They strive to wreak havoc on our world (and theirs)…all for the affection of their heartless employers. My recent list of top Disney and Pixar Henchmen and Goons recognized...
