Based on the legendary figure from English folklore, Disney’s The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men was theatrically released on June 26, 1952. The live action adventure drama, Disney’s second completely live action film after Treasure Island (1950), is eighty-four minutes in length. Plot Summary In 1190, the Earl of Huntingdon (Clement McCallin)…
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Movie Review: Johnny Tremain
Based on Esther Forbes’s 1943 children’s novel of the same name, Disney’s Johnny Tremain was theatrically released on June 19, 1957. The historical fiction drama is eighty minutes in length. Structure Johnny Tremain is divided into two approximately forty-minute segments during which a young man named Johnny Tremain (Hal Stalmaster) evolves from a politically…
Review of Ariel’s Grotto World of Color Dining Package at Disney’s California Adventure Park
Recently, my family (mother, father, sister, and I) went to Disneyland for the first time. We are Walt Disney World veterans, and really wanted to enjoy our time in California. Knowing that we needed to get a good viewing spot for the World of Color nighttime show at Disney’s California Adventure, we decided to book…
Movie Review: Toby Tyler
Based on James Otis Kaler’s 1881 book Toby Tyler; or, Ten Weeks with a Circus, Disney’s Toby Tyler was theatrically released on January 21, 1960. The live action film is ninety-five minutes in length. Plot Summary Convinced that he is no longer wanted by his guardians, his Uncle Daniel (Tom Fadden) and his Aunt Olive…
Review of the My Disney Experience App Makeover
I fell in love with the My Disney Experience app even before our family’s first Disney World vacation last fall. It was user-friendly and a great way to keep your vacation organized. What could be better? As Disney usually does, they found a way to step up their game and gave the app a makeover…
A Review of the Standard Rooms at Aulani – A Disney Resort & Spa
Last week, I shared with you an overview of Disney’s Hawaiian Resort, Aulani – A Disney Resort & Spa. Today, we’re going to take a look at what a standard room experience is like. When you first walk into your room at Aulani, you will see that it is very familiar, especially to those…
Movie Review: The Gnome-Mobile
Based on Upton Sinclair’s 1936 novel The Gnomobile, Disney’s The Gnome-Mobile was theatrically released on July 19, 1967. The live action fantasy comedy is eighty-four minutes in length. The Gnome-Mobile had been contemplated since the publication of Sinclair’s book, when the author suggested that Walt Disney create a related film. Disney, who had not yet…
Review of the Caring for Giants Tour
The Caring for Giants Tour at Animal Kingdom is one of the newest backstage tours available at Walt Disney World. If you’re looking for a tour that is easy on the wallet and doesn’t require a major time requirement, I would highly recommend this experience! Caring for Giants is available daily and the tour lasts about an…
A Review of the Bon Voyage Adventure Breakfast at Trattoria al Forno
When Walt Disney World announced that a new character breakfast called the Bon Voyage Adventure Breakfast would be starting at Trattoria al Forno that not only featured Rapunzel and Ariel but also Flynn Ryder and Prince Eric, I was pretty excited. There are just not many occasions to meet the men behind the princesses. I jumped…
Movie Review: Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier
DVD Cover Copyright Disney Based on the real life military and political career of frontiersman Davy Crockett (1786-1836), Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier was theatrically released on May 25, 1955. The film, which was followed by a prequel, Davy Crockett and the River Pirates, in 1956, is ninety-three minutes in length. Repackaging Davy…
Review of Universal’s Toothsome Chocolate Emporium
One recent addition to Universal Orlando‘s CityWalk complex will have you drooling before you even walk through the door. Toothsome Chocolate Emporium has good food, incredible desserts, and a standout theme. You should explore Toothsome Chocolate Emporium and make it a part of your next Orlando vacation. Toothsome replaced the former NBA City and is…
Review of the Festival of Fantasy Dining Package
If you are heading to the Magic Kingdom soon, you might want to consider booking the Festival of Fantasy Dining Package. This experience not only gives you a chance to take a break and enjoy a meal at Tony’s Town Square Restaurant on Main Street, but also provides you with front row VIP viewing…