Now streaming on Disney + Disney + has been giving us a lot of family-friendly Marvel originals. This month, we were treated to the first episode of What If? This show explores the idea that every time someone makes a choice, that choice creates a separate reality. What if Captain Carter were the first Avenger?…
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Monsters at Work: A Mouse for Less Review
Currently streaming on Disney + Picture this: You are a monster in Monstropolis who has been dreaming all your life of becoming a top scarer. You attend university, get your degree, and apply to be a scarer. And your dreams come true! You are accepted into the program at Monsters Inc.! The author at California…
Behind the Attraction Series on Disney+: Hit or Miss?
Behind the Attraction is a new 10 episode series on Disney+ that looks at the making of and stories behind some of the most popular Disney attractions around the world. As a Disney history fan this series seemed right up my alley, and I was excited to watch it. The first 5 episodes are…
Star Wars Trading Post in Downtown Disney
When Disneyland was forced to abruptly close due to COVID in March 2020, it left the company with a surplus of Star Wars souvenirs, and an unfilled demand for intergalactic goodies. As the pandemic dragged on and California slow to reopen theme parks, Disney chose to make rain out of Rainforest and reopen the old…
Jungle Cruise: A Mouse for Less Review
Now playing in theaters and on Disney + with premier access When friends of ours asked us to go see Jungle Cruise with them, I went in with very clear expectations. Was I expecting to see a film that would be compared to Citizen Kane, a film that delved into the beauty and agony of…
New on Disney+ in August 2021
Summer is quickly coming to an end, and while that means kids are headed back to school, thankfully it doesn’t mean the end of Disney+ content. Wednesday, August 4th New episodes of: Monsters at Work – Episode 6 Turner & Hooch – Episode 3 Chip ‘n’ Dale: Park Life – Episode 2 Short Circuit…
Christmas in July: The 2021 Disney Hallmark Ornaments
Christmas in July has been a thing for a good amount of years now, and this year Disney itself really got into the spirit with some After Hours merriment. However, one of the most dedicated and consistent entities in this trend is Hallmark, and as an aficionado of their wares, I always feel the need…
Disney Movie Meals Challenge #19 – “Aristocats”
Everybody wants to be a cat, or so the song goes. If you’re going to be a cat, you might as well be an Aristocat. The Aristocats live in Paris and sleep on velvet mats. They have impeccable manners and always remember to practice their scales and arpeggios. And of course, the Aristocats dine…
Black Widow: A Mouse for Less Review
Black Widow: now in theaters and on Disney + with Premier Access It’s finally here. After years of planning, production, post-production and delays because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Black Widow, my favorite Avenger, has her own solo movie! For those of you thinking, “Wait a minute, didn’t she die in Avengers: Endgame?” remember that this…
Coming to Disney+ in July 2021
With much of the country in the middle of a record breaking heat wave, staying in the air conditioning and steaming new shows on Disney+ may be the best way to celebrate the summer. Friday, July 2nd New episodes of: The Mysterious Benedict Society – Episode 3 High School Musical – The Musical – The…
The Mysterious Benedict Society on Disney+ – A Mouse for Less Review
In the summer of 2007, I read a new children’s chapter book titled, “The Mysterious Benedict Society.” Even as an adult it drew me in and kept me guessing with its twists and turns. I’ve reread it at least four times, as it became a read-aloud favorite when I taught 5th grade. For years…
Luca on Disney+: A Mouse For Less Review
Luca is streaming exclusively on Disney + All the members of my family are huge Pixar buffs. When we found out that their brand-new film Luca was coming to Disney + without any kind of additional charge, we knew we would be watching it the day it arrived. La Luna Star Catcher, part of Pixar Pier…