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Tourist in the Wild at Animal Kingdom

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Animal Kingdom has animals and the king of the jungle, who doesn’t reside on the Maharajah Jungle Trek. Wait, who rules this kingdom? I think too much. Yeah, we’ll just move on to the Disney Pic of the Week – Animal Kingdom. Here he is, a specimen of tourists who come from far and wide … Continue reading "Tourist in the Wild at Animal Kingdom"
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Collective Disney Animal Names Quiz – Answers

Posted on by Jack Spence
Yesterday, I asked you to match the Disney characters on the left with their collective nouns on the right. Here are the answers: A. Archimedes and Big Mama 19. a parliament of owls B. Baloo, Humphrey, and Lots-o-Huggin’ 25. a sleuth of bears C. Bambi and Faline 14. a mob of deer D. Bruce, Anchor, … Continue reading "Collective Disney Animal Names Quiz – Answers"
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Maleficent Sneak Peek at New Lana Del Ray Song

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Reimagining of the Classic Disney Tune “Once Upon a Dream” Burbank, Calif. (January 26, 2014) – A never-before-heard Lana Del Rey rendition of “Once Upon a Dream” was unveiled as part of a 90-second sneak peek of Disney’s “Maleficent” during the 56th Annual Grammy Awards® on Sunday, January 26. “Maleficent” releases in U.S. theaters on … Continue reading "Maleficent Sneak Peek at New Lana Del Ray Song"
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Collective Disney Animal Names Quiz – Questions

Posted on by Jack Spence
One of the craziest oddities of the English language is that there are so many different, collective nouns. For example, a herd of elephants, a crowd of people, a box of crayons, a pad of paper, etc. In addition, many objects and animals have multiple collective terms. For instance, ants can be a colony, army, … Continue reading "Collective Disney Animal Names Quiz – Questions"
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Make Room for Minnie

Posted on by Lisa Berton
I have a new strategy when it comes to shopping. Should I find something that I want and know that I truly don’t need, I take a photograph of it. My savings thank me because it’s far more important to purchase a new mattress than a bag full of pins or a dresser filled with … Continue reading "Make Room for Minnie"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Hollywood Studios

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Disney’s Hollywood Studios wants you to live the Hollywood life by surrounding you with stunt shows, singers and dancers, endless jay walking opportunities, waiters who are really comedians, and over priced food and drink. At least the streets are cleaner. The Great Movie Ride is a great ride about great movies and movies perceived as … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Hollywood Studios"
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Disney References in Non-Disney Theater, Music, Movies and TV Shows

Posted on by Jack Spence
The other day, I was watching an episode of “I Love Lucy” (“The Black Wig” – April 18, 1954). The story opens with Lucy, Ricky, Fred, and Ethel returning to the Ricardo’s apartment after seeing an Italian movie. Lucy and Ethel were captivated by the film while Ricky and Fred were bewildered by its content. … Continue reading "Disney References in Non-Disney Theater, Music, Movies and TV Shows"
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Lumiere’s Doppelgänger

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Belle? No. Bella. This is Italy, the Epcot pavilion where amore sings and pizza digests. Look around and you’ll see, everything is lovely, including the Cast Members. Cool to the touch architecture surrounds the square. Go on, breathe in Italy. Mon ami! Disney Pic of the Week – Epcot Come on over and “Like” my … Continue reading "Lumiere’s Doppelgänger"
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Cartoons Before Dinner

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Disneyland Hotel offers multiple dining options, two of which are side by side, Goofy’s Kitchen and Steakhouse 55. The Coffee House (everything’s to go) is across from Goofy’s Kitchen. While you’re waiting to be seated (or just need to plop), take a look inside the screening room and you’ll find kids and adults watching classic … Continue reading "Cartoons Before Dinner"
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