By now the news is old so no spoiler warning needed – The Great Movie Ride is closing as of Sunday, August 13, 2017. Now it would be cliché for me to say that this ride meant so much to me (which it did) and was one of my most favorite rides (which it was) because […]
Callie’s Classroom: Beating the Disney Winter Blues
February 10, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Got the Disney winter blues? If you are reading this article, there is a good chance that you may be feeling homesick for Walt Disney World. And who wouldn’t miss the magic? The intriguing music of Innoventions, the sinful smell of churros, the amazing sight of thousands of lights blinking in the Main Street Electrical […]
Disney Celebration Cocktails – Late Summer Edition: The Spikey Pineapple
September 21, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Aloha! Summer is coming to a close, but there are still a few days left to enjoy. How about a tropical drink from one of the newest bars at the Walt Disney World Resort to celebrate? Head on over to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to enjoy a Spikey Pineapple at Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace. After […]
Callie’s Classroom: ‘The Art and Flair of Mary Blair’ – A Book Review
September 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment
For this installment of Callie’s Classroom, I would like to discuss a book that I just recently came across, titled The Art and Flair of Mary Blair by John Canemaker. Exactly who was Mary Blair? This amazingly talented lady was an American artist who worked for the Walt Disney Company throughout the 1940s and 1950s. […]
Disney Home Entertainment: August Reviews Of ‘Once Upon A Time,’ “Disney Descendants,’ ‘Disney Animated Shorts’
August 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Hey Disney fans it’s Doctor Disney contributor Michael Ward back with a look at the August releases from Disney Home Entertainment. For all the Disney moms and Disney dads out there who need some new Frozen material to entertain the kiddies this week’s entertainment review is for you! Three new Disney Home Entertainment releases hit […]
A Million Words of Kindness – Celebrate Kindness With The Release Of ‘Cinderella’ On Disney Blu-Ray
August 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment
In anticipation of the coming Digital HD, Blu-Ray and Disney Movies Anywhere release of Cinderella on September 15th, Disney has launched the “A Million Words of Kindness” campaign. Inspired by the spirit of Cinderella to “have courage and be kind”, Disney invites you to share your words of kindness at www.cinderellakindness.com in time for World Kindness […]
Six Things No One Tells You About Sailing With Disney Cruise Line
August 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment
As a veteran visitor to Disney parks, taking a Disney Cruise was always on the Disney “bucket list.” So when we finally booked our first voyage, to say we were excited was an understatement. What we didn’t realize, though, is that a Disney cruise is an entirely different animal than a parks visit. It requires […]
The 5 Best Pinterest Tips For Your Disney Vacation
August 12, 2015 by Leave a Comment
If you’re like me, you can get lost for hours on Pinterest. So much eye candy . . . so many projects you’ll never finish (oh wait, maybe that’s just me.) Anyway, if there were two things that were ever made for each other, it’s Disney and Pinterest. From vacation tips to crafts to Halloween […]
Your Disney Vacation: The (Not-So) Secret Trick to Paying Value Rates for Deluxe Resorts
August 4, 2015 by Leave a Comment
It happens all the time: You price out a Disney vacation at your dream resort – and suffer from serious sticker shock. While Deluxe resorts offer larger rooms, more dining options, and a wider array of amenities, they also come with a bigger price tag. If you’re lucky, you might be able to snag a […]
Disney’s ‘Descendants’ Review: Disney Channel Brings A Fun Update to Classic Stories
July 31, 2015 by Leave a Comment
In case you’ve somehow missed the 8,234,798 previews on Disney Channel since late spring, there’s a new Disney Channel Original Movie in town: Descendants. Loosely based on Melissa de la Cruz’s YA novel “Isle of the Lost,” Descendants is the story of the teenage children of Maleficent, Evil Queen, Cruella deVil, and Jafar, who are […]