I had the wonderful opportunity to dine at Whispering Canyon recently. I wanted to try this restaurant for a while.When there was some news that they may have toned down the antics they were known for, I was worried I missed something by not getting there sooner. I will not write in too much detail…
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Movie Review: Big Red
Based on Jim Kjelgaard’s 1945 novel of the same name, Disney’s Big Red was theatrically released on June 6, 1962. The live action nature drama is eighty-nine minutes in length. Big Red is essentially a poor man’s version of Old Yeller (1957), emotional ties between a young boy and a dog being the main plotline…
Remembering the Year of a Million Dreams
Where Dreams Come True One of the most exciting Disney promotions I can remember was the Year of a Million Dreams. Originally slated to run for 1 year starting on October 1, 2006, the promotion actually lasted 27 months. There were Cast Members, who were known as the Dream Squad, whose sole job was to…
A Review of the Studio Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood
Where can you get a behind-the-scenes studio tour of movie and TV productions and take in several experiences in one ride? At Universal Studios Hollywood, of course! All Aboard the Studio Tour There is a queue, but, fear not—trams leave continuously, and each tram carries 192 people. The trams take guests past working soundstages and parts…
Epcot International Festival of the Holidays: Festive Eats – Part Two
Welcome back for Part Two of my holiday trip around the world. One observation I have made from this event so far is that with only 11 outdoor kitchens, Epcot International Festival of the Holidays is very manageable in one day if that is all the time you have. This sort of undertaking would be…
Movie Review: Babes in Toyland
Based loosely on Victor Herbert’s 1903 operetta of the same name, Disney’s Babes in Toyland was theatrically released on December 14, 1961. The live action musical drama is 106 minutes in length. Plot Summary In the early autumn in Mother Goose Village, Mary Contrary (Annette Funicello) prepares to marry Tom Piper (Tommy Sands). Craving the…
Epcot International Festival of the Holidays: Festive Eats – Part One
The holidays are in full swing at Walt Disney World – Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM, gingerbread houses, cookies…and the Epcot Festival of the Holidays. Of all the festivals offered at Epcot, this one seems to remain a mystery. Only in its third season, the Holiday Kitchens that are offered…
Foodie Friday: Review of Art Smith’s Homecomin’
Disney Springs has really become a fantastic spot for those looking to grab a meal. I mean, there are a ton of options to choose from and most are pretty darn delicious. But there are a select few that rise to the top and one of those is Art Smith’s Homecomin’. This restaurant takes…
1900 Park Fare Breakfast Review
Looking for a unique character breakfast at Walt Disney World that has fun characters while also delicious food? Looking for something more than your ‘typical Disney breakfast buffet’? 1900 Park Fare is your place! This restaurant truly has delicious food & more than just your run of the mill breakfast items. Located at Disney’s Grand…
Foodie Friday: Snack Spotlight – Pineapple Lumpia
Can you believe that Pandora – The World of Avatar has been around at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for a year and a half? The land’s popularity has not seemed to calm down yet, with the wait times for both Na’vi River Journey and Flight of Passage being hours long. And while Satu’li Canteen recently saw…
Movie Review: Ten Who Dared
Based on the true story of the Powell Geographic Expedition of 1869, where ten men under the leadership of university professor and Civil War veteran John Wesley Powell undertook an arduous three-month journey through the yet-unexplored terrain and waterways of the American Southwest, including the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon, Disney’s Ten Who Dared…
San Angel Inn – A Gluten Free Review
I recently had the opportunity to have lunch at San Angel Inn, in Epcot’s Mexico Pavilion. I have always wanted to eat here because of the ambiance and was really excited to finally be able to give it a shot. Our trip was at the end of October 2018 and our reservation was a…