101 Dalmatians was released on January 25, 1961 as the 17th full-length animated feature in Disney history. The film is based on Dodie Smith’s 1956 novel The Hundred and One Dalmatians and is 79 minutes in length. Plot Summary I find the plot of 101 Dalmatians to be intriguing, albeit rushed and underdeveloped. The film…
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Foodie Friday: Snack Spotlight on the Dole Whip
Most people probably think it’s a travesty that I have yet to talk about the beloved and cult Disney snack – the Dole Whip. Well, I am finally fulfilling those wishes. But you see, my experiences with the Dole Whip didn’t start until this year. (Wait…what?!) In almost 10 years of visiting Walt Disney…
FastPass+ (The Rest of the World)
When planning out your Disney vacation, it’s best to plan your meals and your rides as soon as possible. Disney recently unveiled its new FastPass+ system which allows you to make ride reservations before you ever set foot in the park. To help you out with your planning, Disney sends you a booklet with helpful…
Bringing Belle’s Story to Life at “Enchanted Tales with Belle”
Have you ever wondered what it might be like to step into the home of one of your favorite Disney characters? Well, that’s exactly what happens in Enchanted Tales with Belle in New Fantasyland! My favorite Disney movie of all time is “Beauty and the Beast,” so waiting in line for this experience is –…
Movie Review: Aladdin
Aladdin, the 31st full-length animated feature in Disney history, was released on November 25, 1992. The film is based on the Arab folktale of the same name and clocks in at 90 minutes. Plot Summary In the fictional sultanate of Agrabah lives a homeless young man named Aladdin. On the surface, the title character would…
Foodie Friday: Snack Spotlight on White Chocolate Rabbit Cake Cup
Ok…so you all know I have a new favorite snack, right? It’s the cake cups that are served at Cheshire Cafe in Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom. These delicious treats are basically a deconstructed cupcake, with layers of cake and icing placed inside a cup. These treats were introduced last Fall and my favorite is…
Movie Review: The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad
Based on Washington Irving’s 1820 short story “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and Kenneth Grahame’s 1908 novel The Wind in the Willows, The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad was theatrically released on October 5, 1949 as the 11th full-length animated feature in Disney history. The 68-minute flick culminated a string of six consecutive package…
Foodie Friday: Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe
One of the most popular restaurants, not only in Frontierland, but the whole Magic Kingdom, is Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe. This is likely because of a few reasons, like the fact that it is a counter service restaurant that offers a lot of traditional dishes, mixed with some unique choices; it’s HUGE…
Movie Review: The Little Mermaid
The 28th full-length animated feature in Disney history, The Little Mermaid was released on November 17, 1989. It is based on Hans Christian Andersen’s 1837 fairy tale of the same name and is 82 minutes in length. Although I was born in 1990, I got a chance to see the flick on the big screen….
Tips for Free Dining
The Disney Free Dining discount is probably the most popular promotion that Walt Disney World has! For months before Disney announces a Free Dining, the internet is abuzz with people trying to guess when it will be announced and what dates Free Dining will be offered. Do you stalk the internet waiting for that information,…
Inside the Mountain at the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train!
“Heigh-HOOOOOOOOO!!!” It’s time to go INSIDE THE MOUNTAIN… The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train officially opens to the public this week (Wednesday, May 28th), and I was thrilled to happen upon a soft opening of this long-awaited attraction. I’d love to give you a sneak peek with a few of my photos from the day, with…
Movie Review: Lady and the Tramp
The 15th full-length animated feature in Disney history, Lady and the Tramp was theatrically released on June 22, 1955. It is based on Ward Greene’s short story “Happy Dan, The Whistling Dog” and is 75 minutes in length. Plot Summary The film commences with the Dear couple exchanging presents on a snowy Christmas morning. Darling,…