Upon hearing about Disney’s Trader Sam’s Tiki Bar and Grog Grotto just a couple of years ago, I was determined to visit the coast to coast versions and compare the two experiences. After all, they have been touted as the most themed and outstanding lounges on properties. So I was curious, what made each…
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An Ode to the Back Side of Water: The Jungle Cruise
Ah, the Jungle Cruise. I have had the pleasure of riding this attractions many times, both at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. It’s a Disney classic – an original attraction that Walt Disney was personally involved in creating. Some might find it old fashioned. Others might consider the audio animatronic animals and corny spiels of…
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…
A Tale of Two Haunted Mansions
Disneyland‘s Haunted Mansion When hinges creak in darkened chambers And strange and frightening sounds echo through the halls Whenever candlelights flicker where the air is deathly still That is the time when ghosts are present Practicing their terror with ghoulish delight! The Haunted Mansion is high most Disney lovers’ list of top attractions. Few theme…
Making the Most of FastPass+ at EPCOT
What is FastPass+? If you’re a frequent visitor to Walt Disney World, you’re probably familiar with the FastPass+ system. If you haven’t used it yet, this system allows you to make up to 3 FastPass+ selections at one park prior to arrival. With the addition of Pandora at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, all parks except for the…
Memory Maker: It Worked for Us
Our very first Memory Maker Photo! One of the questions I see frequently online is whether or not Memory Maker is a good thing to add to a Walt Disney World vacation. The answer is going to be different for everyone. However, I wanted to share with you why my family was very pleased that…
Traveling with Toddlers – The Extras You May Not Think to Pack
Traveling with toddlers to Disney is an incredible family adventure! I have to admit that two of my favorite Walt Disney World vacations were when we went when my oldest daughter was 15 months and then several years later when our youngest was 18 months old. There is something absolutely magical about exploring the world…
My First Haircut at the Harmony Barbershop: A Review
A baby’s first hair cut can be a BIG DEAL. It is emotional to watch your little one’s curls get snipped away and to see them almost magically transform into a toddler right before your eyes. Like all emotional milestones in life there is only one way to top it. Celebrate it at Walt Disney World!!…
Movie Review: Darby O’Gill and the Little People
Based on Herminie Templeton Kavanagh’s 1903 work of Irish folklore Darby O’Gill and the Good People, Disney’s Darby O’Gill and the Little People was theatrically released on June 26, 1959. The live action fantasy adventure film is ninety-three minutes in length. Plot Summary In Ireland, an elderly widower, Darby O’Gill (Albert Sharpe), has for…
Port of San Diego
We had been on several Disney Cruises out of Port Canaveral, but the Eastbound Panama Canal cruise was leaving from the Port of San Diego. The fear of the unknown reared its ugly head, and we weren’t sure what to expect from this new port or city. As with any new situation, I armed…
A Tale of Two Buzz Lightyear Rides
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin The Evil Emperor Zurg is up to no good – on two coasts! Unfortunately for him, Buzz Lightyear has recruited park guests, er, I mean, Space Rangers, to help him take the no good Zurg down one and for all! The Disneyland and Walt Disney World versions of this ride…
Movie Review: Davy Crockett and the River Pirates
Image Copyright Disney A prequel to Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier (1955), Davy Crockett and the River Pirates was theatrically released on July 18, 1956. The eighty-one minute film is an edited compilation of the final two episodes of the five-part Davy Crockett miniseries, which aired as part of Walt Disney’s weekly “Disneyland”…