by Jim Smith | May 25, 2022 | Disney Trivia, Lists and Trivia
In 1928, an icon was born. Mickey Mouse – the inspiration of Walt Disney, and animated by Ub Iwerks – first endeared himself to audiences in the short film Plane Crazy. Mickey’s circular body and rubber hose limbs remained largely unchanged for the first...
by Jim Smith | May 13, 2022 | Disney Trivia, Lists and Trivia
During the development stage of a Disney Parks attraction, the initial name of an attraction can change multiple times, until finally settling on the name fans come to know and remember. Perhaps the most well known example of this is Splash Mountain, which was...
by Jim Smith | Apr 20, 2022 | Disney Trivia, Lists and Trivia, Marvel
If you were asked to name the top five Avengers, who would you choose? How about if you were asked to name the five founding members of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes – as they first appeared in comics? Would your answer change? That is exactly the question in play....
by Jim Smith | Apr 5, 2022 | Disney Trivia, Lists and Trivia, Trivia
Upon Disneyland’s opening in July 1955, the initial version of Tomorrowland was underwhelming. The construction of the park was rushed, and Tomorrowland was the last land to be finished. Despite Walt Disney’s reluctance, the land was largely populated by corporate...
by Jim Smith | Mar 22, 2022 | Disney Trivia, Lists and Trivia, Marvel
Every character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has their own unique style, outfit, and personality. Many even have a signature weapon. Thor wields his hammer. Captain America uses his shield. Iron Man can fly, thanks to his suit (and the accompanying arc...