Author: KristenD

Disney’s The Jungle Book is based on the book by Rudyard Kipling, but with a lighter feel. Released on October 18, 1967, it was the last film to be produced by Walt Disney before his death.  The story follows Mowgli, a human child being raised by wolves in the jungles of India, and his animal…

If you have been fortunate enough to visit Walt Disney World more than once, you most likely have certain traditions that you like to keep with each subsequent visit. Whether it be always starting your trip at a specific park, having your first breakfast at the same restaurant, taking a photo in the same spot,…

I like to think of Walt Disney as a dog person.  There have been so many amazing canine characters in Disney films over the years that he could not have possibly been a fan of felines. The majority of cats that appeared in films prior to Walt’s passing in 1966 were more foe than friend…

Autumn is here, which means apple orchards, falling leaves, and pumpkin flavored everything. It brings the kind of weather that makes you want to curl up with a good book or snuggle in for a movie. The kind of weather that keeps you tucked in bed a little longer because you’re all cozy.  You can…

Disney’s 15th animated feature film turns 65 this year, or 455 in dog years. Released on June 22, 1955, Lady and the Tramp tells the story of a refined cocker spaniel named Lady who fears her humans are going to be rid of her when their new baby arrives. After running away from home, she…

We’re headed to the second star to the right and then straight on ’til morning for our next Disney Movie Meal, Peter Pan.  Peter Pan has become synonymous with never growing up. Personally, I always thought it was far more impressive that he could fly, but to each his own.  Never having to grow up…

Alice in Wonderland is a fantastic example of Disney animation and imagination.  Released in 1951 and based on the books by Lewis Carroll, the film is full of fantasy, adventure, and a few interesting foods.  With a Cheshire Cat who can go invisible, a perpetually late White Rabbit, and a hot-tempered Queen with a penchant…

Many little girls grow up enchanted by the story of Cinderella. Who wouldn’t be? The Cinderella of Disney lore was a rags to riches tale of an orphaned young lady who is being treated unfairly by her stepmother and horrendous stepsisters.  She secretly attends a ball, meets the Prince, falls in love at first sight,…

The first Disney trip that my family ever took was in the summer of 1990.  We stayed at the Fort Wilderness campground in an RV that we drove down from New England.  That’s right, we drove. Towing a camper made the drive slower and took us 3 days. Four adults (my parents, aunt, and uncle) and…