As I watched the Disney Parks Frozen Christmas Celebration on TV on Christmas Day, I found myself wishing that I could be there! Since I couldn’t make a last minute trip, I opted for a digital visit to Disneyland through the Disneyland Adventures game. This game is only available for the Xbox 360 with the…
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Movie Review: Fantasia 2000
A sequel to perhaps the most creative film in Disney history, Fantasia (1940), Fantasia 2000 was released on December 31, 1999 as Disney’s thirty-eighth full-length animated feature. Fantasia 2000 is much shorter than its 126-minute predecessor, clocking in at only 75 minutes including the end credits, which the original Fantasia did not contain. Development Walt…
Disney Magic in your Hometown
We wish we could visit Disney Parks more often, but being a 16 hour drive away, it takes some major planning and budgeting. Even when we cannot enjoy the magic at a park we keep the Disney magic alive closer to home. Disney movies and toys are some of my children’s favorites, but something about…
Movie Review: Fantasia
A unique experiment to combine animation with classical music, Fantasia was theatrically released on November 13, 1940 as the third full-length animated feature in Disney history. A sequel, Fantasia 2000, was released on December 17, 1999. Plot Summary In what is presumably a concert hall, composer Deems Taylor takes the stage as the master of…
When “When Love is Gone” is Gone
I have a confession – The Muppet Christmas Carol is my favorite movie. Not my favorite Christmas movie; my overall favorite. As such, I have watched it countless times and know all the songs by heart – even the ones might not always be a part of the film. But before we get to that,…
My Favorite Disney Christmas Ornaments
Disney mementos can take many forms, but around the holiday season some of my favorites are the Disney Christmas ornaments. Whether they were from the parks, received as a gift, or were just something fun from the store, each one can create a sense of joy while reminding us of treasured memories. Here are a few of my…
Disney Pin Trading 101
If you’ve ever been to a Walt Disney resort or theme park, you might have noticed the plethora of shops and displays dedicated to Disney pins. These pins encompass everything from characters to resorts, theme park attractions to special events, and beyond. If you’re wondering what’s so special about these pins, then this is just…
To Infinity and Beyond! – A Review of Disney Infinity
Note: This review is of the original Disney Infinity game. Stay tuned for a review of Disney Infinity 2.0 The idea behind Disney Infinity is simple – you should be able to play a video game like you play in the real world. That is to say, if you want to imagine an adventure where…
Movie Review: Sleeping Beauty
Based on Charles Perrault’s 1697 fairy tale “The Beauty Sleeping in the Wood” and the Brothers Grimm’s subsequent adaptation of that fairy tale, “Little Briar Rose,” Sleeping Beauty was theatrically released as the sixteenth full-length animated feature in Disney history on January 29, 1959. The 75-minute flick was the last fairy tale-based movie that…
It’s a Dooney and Bourke Bag After All
As a purse-toting Disney fanatic, I had been eying the Disney Dooney and Bourke collection for quite some time, trying to decide which style and print was just right for me. Now don’t get me wrong – if price weren’t an issue, I’d probably run out and buy them all – but at an average…
Book Review: The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland 2015
1985 was an eventful year. Back to the Future was theatrically released, the Kansas City Royals won the World Series, and Bob Sehlinger commenced publication of his Unofficial Guide series, which strives to help tourists plan trips to various destinations, most notably Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Overview The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland has…
Movie Review: The Great Mouse Detective
The Great Mouse Detective was theatrically released on July 2, 1986 as the 26th full-length animated feature in Disney history. It is based on Eve Titus’ Basil of Baker Street children’s book series and is 74 minutes in length. To the Renaissance While not one of Disney’s most heralded animated flicks, The Great Mouse Detective…