The forty-second full-length animated feature in Disney history, Lilo and Stitch was theatrically released on June 21, 2002. The flick is eighty-five minutes in length. Plot Summary At the Galactic Federation Headquarters on Planet Turbo, Dr. Jumba Jookiba has invented an alien, Experiment 626, which possesses an ability to “think faster than [a] supercomputer” and…
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Around the World Showcase in $80
When you travel to Walt Disney World as often as we do, it’s nice to find creative ways to make each visit unique. While our family has always loved spending time at Epcot, up until our most recent trip, we had never really taken the time to explore each World Showcase pavilion in great depth….
Inside the Muppet Whatnot Workshop
The Muppets have had a special relationship with the Disney company for years. As many Disney and Muppet fans know, Muppetvision 3D was the last project that Jim Henson worked on, and a few years ago Disney officially added the Muppets to the family, nestled somewhere between Pixar and Marvel (at least alphabetically). With all…
Ears to You! The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse Ear Hats
Getting your first pair of Mickey Mouse Ears is practically a rite of passage for many Disney guests. I think we all have that vision of getting a pair for the children in our lives for that perfect picture of them in their first Ears right by Cinderella Castle. I know that my husband and I…
Movie Review: The Black Cauldron
The Black Cauldron was released as the twenty-fifth full-length animated feature in Disney history on July 24, 1985. It is loosely based on the first two books, The Book of Three and The Black Cauldron, in Lloyd Alexander’s fantasy series The Chronicles of Prydain and clocks in at eighty minutes. Plot Summary Long ago in…
I’m Hosting a Show Your Disney Side Party!
I’m always looking for a way to put more Disney magic into our home when we are between trips. Last December, I read about the #DisneySide @Home Celebration parties, and decided to apply for the chance to host one. I filled out the application on the Disney Side Celebrations web site, and a few weeks…
2015: A Great Year for Disney Films
This year is going to be an excellent year in cinema. That statement is especially true for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. There are 10 fine movies coming our way on the big screen, 2 short films, 3 new Disney Channel original movies, and one movie to DVD and Blu-Ray. Here’s what you and your…
The Disney Dads’ Club: My Favorite Disney Fathers
Throughout the years, we’ve enjoyed many Disney movies, each showcasing a central character, one or more challenges, and invariably a lesson to be taken away. Those movies have not only provided beloved primary characters that span generations, but they’ve also provided wonderful secondary characters which are often just as loved as the ones in the…
Movie Review: The Lion King
Representing the summit of the Disney Renaissance, The Lion King was released as the 32nd full-length animated feature in Disney history on June 24, 1994. The eighty-eight minute flick was re-released in 3D in September 2011 following a pair of direct-to-video sequels, The Lion King 2: Simba’s Pride (1998) and The Lion King 1 ½…
Movie Review: The Emperor’s New Groove
The Emperor’s New Groove was released on December 15, 2000 as the fortieth full-length animated feature in Disney history. It is seventy-eight minutes in length. Plot Summary Ah, politics. Some leaders are likeable; some are not. Some are mean yet competent, while others are kindhearted but clueless. Unfortunately for the Inca people, their emperor, Kuzko,…
All I Want For Christmas Is…
Happy Holidays MFL readers! I hope that everyone had a great Christmas, Chanukah, or whatever holiday you and your family celebrates. I must have been good this year, because Santa (and my family) were very generous in the Disney gift department this year. My big gifts this year were a combo anniversary/Christmas gift from my…
Disney Magic in the Kitchen
As self-proclaimed Disney fanatics, we are always looking for ways to add Disney touches to our home, and the kitchen is no exception! We’ve found that incorporating Disney accessories into our kitchen brings magic to our home-cooked meals and helps to ease the post-vacation blues between Disney trips. The following is a run-down of just…