It appears that Disney has an image problem — and it’s entirely their fault. Raise your hand if you have ever heard the expression “Disney Magic?” Everyone? Good. But what does that really mean? Because it seems that these days, a lot of people have a very skewed perception of what Disney Magic really means. […]
Disney Home Entertainment – August Update Part Two: ‘Muppets Most Wanted’ and ‘Toy Story of Terror’
August 14, 2014 by Leave a Comment
As promised I am back with the second half of the updates for the Disney Home Entertainment update for August. Today’s post consists of two new release reviews as well as a look at what is great about the new Disney Movie Anywhere application. Being Released August 12 along with last week’s review (DisneyNature: Bears) […]
10 Things We Don’t Mind Leaving Behind at Disney World
August 13, 2014 by 2 Comments
There is so much about Walt Disney World that is good that leaving our “home” just seems like something totally out of the question. In my previous article, I discussed “10 Disney Things We Wish Would Happen in the Real World,” because of course we can’t get enough Disney in our everyday lives! Or can […]
Disney Home Entertainment – August 2014 Update Part One: DisneyNature Bears
August 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Hope everyone is enjoying their summer with plenty of Disney Entertainment at home. If not we have the cure! Today’s Doctor Disney Home Entertainment update has so much content that we have to break it in half! The month of August brings with it a number of exciting updates including the release of two new […]
10 Disney Things We Wish Would Happen in the Real World
August 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It’s pretty depressing to return home after vacationing at the most magical place on earth. Some people (even adults) cry (or sob) as the Magical Express takes them back to the airport. From there, it’s back to the mundane, daily grind of work or school. Here are ten Disney things that would make life just […]
Audience Participation at Disney: Excitement or Anxiety?
July 31, 2014 by 3 Comments
The doors close, the lights dim, and Monster of Ceremonies, Mike Wazowski takes the stage at Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor. Nobody is safe; the more uncomfortable you appear, the more likely you draw attention to yourself. For some Guests, this show can cause some anxious feelings. Will the cameras capture your uncomfortable, stoic face on […]
Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Why Is It Still Stuck In The 90s?
July 29, 2014 by 2 Comments
You’re probably too busy always running toward Toy Story Mania at rope drop, but have you ever stopped to notice the weirdness that somehow, over the years, manifested itself into today’s Disney’s Hollywood Studios? While recently thinking about my 90s childhood and days of Ducktales, plastic VHS cases and Disney Happy Meal toys, I have […]
A Dizzying Look at Differing Disney Attraction Names Around the World
July 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Have you ever glanced through different Disney theme park websites and brochures (or been lucky enough to visit Disney Parks in places like California, Hong Kong, Tokyo or Paris) and noticed a few odd things? For example, when Disneyland’s sister park opened in 2001, it was named, “Disney’s California Adventure,” but since 2010, it has been […]
Backpacks, Purses, and Fanny Packs at Disney…Oh My!
July 7, 2014 by 4 Comments
While MagicBands take care of the need to carry a room key, credit card, Walt Disney World park ticket, and FastPasses by combining them into one bracelet, there are still a plethora of other theme park survival items lying around your resort room that you may choose to take with you to the parks. These include […]
Ordering a Specialty Birthday Cake From Disney: Is It Worth It?
June 24, 2014 by 4 Comments
So, that special someone in your life has decided to celebrate something special at Walt Disney World! What can you possibly do that will be unique and Disney and yummy? Well, that’s easy. Just order a specialty cake from Disney. But you’ve got to wonder…is it worth it? Walt Disney World actually offers up their […]