DVD Cover Copyright Disney A live action adaptation of Eleanor H. Porter’s 1913 novel of the same name, Disney’s Pollyanna was theatrically released on May 19, 1960. The film, which marked the Disney debut of legendary teen actor Hayley Mills, is 134 minutes in length. Plot Summary Following the death of her parents, a preteen…
A Stroll Through Goofy’s House
Goofy’s House in Mickey’s Toontown, Disneyland Park Let’s go back to Mickey’s Toontown in Disneyland Park to visit Goofy’s House! You’ll find Goofy’s House right next to Donald’s Boat, in Toontown’s residential district. Unlike Mickey and Minnie’s Houses, Goofy’s House is not an elaborate queue to meet Goofy. Although Goofy sometimes meets guests near his…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 11/16/15
Beginning December 18, Guests at Epcot can enjoy Disney and Pixar animated shorts like never before at “Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival,” a new 4D cinema attraction at the Magic Eye Theater. To make way for this new offering, Captain EO’s last day will be on December 6. Colortopia presented by Glidden is now…
Foodie Friday: A Weekend at Epcot Food and Wine Festival – Part 2
In my previous blog post two weeks ago, I mentioned how I would be returning to the Epcot Food and Wine Festival for a second time this year. This past weekend, I made a stop at the event once again and partook in the deliciousness that was available. As I had mentioned in the previous…
The Muppets: A Review of Episode 7 – Pig’s in a Blackout
Season 1, Episode 7: Pig’s in a Blackout Originally Aired: Tuesday November 10 Guest stars: Jason Bateman, Pentatonix While it contains throwbacks to some previous sub-plots, this episode of The Muppets focuses mainly on one storyline. Essentially, Kermit suffers a nervous breakdown after a series of hilarious mishaps, ending with Miss Piggy getting stuck…
Disney Trips Change Along With Your Kids
You may have already noticed, but the Disney vacation you’re taking with your teens is nothing like the trip you took with them as preschoolers. Your Disney trips will naturally evolve as your children grow up. Here are some of the ways: Not-so-surprising. It’s pretty easy to hide a surprise trip from someone who can’t…
Delicious Disney Dishes – Kalua Pork Sliders from Epcot Food and Wine Festival
It’s almost the end of the Epcot Food and Wine Festival, so I wanted to share this recipe for one of my favorite dishes that they serve at the Hawaii Marketplace Booth. It’s so so yummy with lots of great flavors both sweet and spicy. Kalua Pork Sliders with Sweet and Sour Dole Pineapple…
The Rivers of America: Disneyland’s Busy, Quiet Place
We’re embarking on a steam-powered journey along the Rivers of America. On our trip, we’ll visit the magnificent Columbia in the great Northwest, the powerful Potomac in the mid-Atlantic, and the rugged Rio Grande along the border of Texas and Mexico. We’ll hear the voices of the pioneers, the native peoples, and a mischievous…
A Look Back at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
Mission Impossible or How to have fun at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party You cannot do it all! I have attended quite a few parties now and over the years crowd management has become an issue, but is it still a fun event? Of course it is, but you have to be prepared to…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 11/9/15
Disney has officially announced the name of the new boat ride for Pandora – The World of AVATAR for Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The attraction will be called Na’vi River Journey and during it, Guests will set out in canoes down a mysterious sacred river hidden within the bioluminescent rainforest. The full beauty of Pandora reveals…
A Stroll Through Minnie’s House at Disneyland
Minnie’s House in Disneyland Park Let’s visit Mickey’s Toontown in Disneyland Park today, to get a peek inside Minnie’s House! Minnie lives right next door to Mickey in Toontown’s residential zone. Minnie’s House is where, on most days, you’ll get to meet Minnie Mouse. In the past, you’d queue up outside and meet her on…
Foodie Friday: The See You Real Soon Dinner on the Disney Dream
Now it’s time to say goodbye…to all our company… It is the worst night of a Disney Cruise. It is the final night of the Disney Cruise. You’ve had an amazing vacation and now it’s almost over. Boo… But Disney Cruise Line tries to make up for it with their delicious See You Real Soon…