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 | May 15, 2023 | Disney, Disney Legends, Disney Spotlight Series
The most iconic figures in Disney animation – aside from the top mouse himself – may well be the Disney Princesses. Starting with Snow White way back in 1937, the party of beloved princesses has grown consistently, winning over the hearts of kids and...
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 | Jun 6, 2022 | Disney, Disney Legends, Disney Spotlight Series
Editor’s Update: March 20, 2024 (A version of this article was shared with Laughing Place on June 13, 2022.) If words speak to the mind, and music speaks to the soul, what happens when words and music combine? Musicians and songwriters of the world explore this...
by Jim Smith | Mar 17, 2020 | Disney Trivia, Lists and Trivia
The current COVID shutdown has afforded me the time to catch up on some Disney films I’ve been meaning to watch. One of those was The Love Bug, which I just watched for the first time in over 30 years. I forgot how much I loved the film. It has heart, excitement, a...