Our family has several Disney traditions. One of our favorites during each Disney vacation is picking out an ornament for our holiday tree that represents our trip. There are lots of great places to shop for holiday décor around Walt Disney World, but none compare to Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe. Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe is…
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Zootopia Film Review (Spoiler Free)
I have to tell you. My initial stance on Zootopia when I first heard about it was that I was very unimpressed. Even with the trailer and everything I had seen about the film, this was almost the first Walt Disney animated film I didn’t want to go see in theaters. I initially felt this…
You Are Here: The Starbucks Disney Coffee Mugs
I’m not much of a collector and when it comes to Disney collectibles I find it too daunting to even consider, but at the end of every Disney trip I wind up perusing the shops, trying to find something to commemorate my time at the Disney parks. Unfortunately, nothing’s had ever piqued my interest… that…
Merchandise Delivery and Package Pick-up at Walt Disney World
The merchandise options at Walt Disney World Resort are endless. You can purchase anything from your favorite plush character to clothing to jewelry to park themed trash can salt & pepper shakers. There’s something for everyone somewhere on property. But what happens when you see that perfect souvenir first thing in the morning and don’t…
Movie Review: The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
DVD Cover Copyright Disney The first installment of the “Medfield College trilogy,” The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes was theatrically released on December 24, 1969. The film, the third of six Disney films to be set at the fictitious Medfield College, is 91 minutes in length. Now You See Him, Now You Don’t (1972)…
The Muppets: A Review of Episode 15/16 – Generally Inhospitable; Because…Love
Season 1, Episode 15/16: Generally Inhospitable; Because…Love Originally Aired: Tuesday, March 1 Guest stars: Willie Nelson, Jack White, Utkarsh Ambudkar This week, The Muppets had a one hour season finale, kind of combining two episodes into one. The set-up for this episode involves Pache (I give up on the pizza thing) still giving the crew…
Disney’s Zootopia DVC Member Sneak Peek
Hey look – we’re in Zootopia! On our most recent trip to Walt Disney World, we were lucky enough to be randomly selected by Disney Vacation Club (DVC) to attend a special Members-only pre-showing of Disney’s Zootopia. Scott received an email from DVC inviting us to view the film at the AMC Theater in Disney…
The Muppets: A Review of Episode 14 – Little Green Lie
Season 1, Episode 14: Little Green Lie Originally Aired: Tuesday, February 23 Guest stars: Lara Spencer This episode features a visit from Kermit’s nephew, Robin. However, Robin is convinced that Kermit and Miss Piggy are still together. They decide to pretend they are still together, for his benefit. Kermit then asks the staff to pretend…
Movie Review: Flubber
DVD Cover Copyright Disney A remake of Disney’s 1961 live action comedy The Absent-Minded Professor, Flubber was theatrically released on November 26, 1997. The 93-minute film, a box office success in spite of generally poor reviews, was the sixth and, to date, final Disney movie to be set at the fictitious Medfield College. A Remake…
The Muppets: A Review of Episode 13 – Got Silk?
Season 1, Episode 13: Got Silk? Originally Aired: Tuesday February 16 Guest stars: RuPaul, Ingrid Michaelson, Utkarsh Ambudkar In this episode Miss Piggy is struggling with not being in the new format of the show as much, and also not having any friends. As such, she tags on to Janice’s aerial contortionist class, where Uncle…
Roger Rabbit at Disney-MGM Studios: History, Possibilities, and Reality
Who Framed Roger Rabbit was arguably one of the biggest films of 1988. With its combination of live action and animation, director Robert Zemeckis created a classic film that was not only critically acclaimed, but also won the hearts of audiences around the world. Disney first obtained the film rights in 1981, based on the…
Top 7 Reasons to Love MagicBands
Getting them in the mail: What better way to jump start your vacation countdown than getting a package of MagicBands delivered straight to your door? I know that whenever I get mine I start wearing it immediately to “break it in” but really it’s so I can just look down at my wrist and…