Tag Archives: Viewpoint

Walt Disney Animation Studios SHORT CIRCUIT Season 2 Review

Posted on August 7, 2021 by Dis-LEE

This a NON-SPOILER article. I watched Season One of this series and was underwhelmed. I felt the emphasis for the majority of the Shorts was not placed enough on the story, creating confusing or directionless efforts. The overall impact of … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Artwork, Reviews, Television, Viewpoint | Tagged Animation, Artwork, Crosswalk, Dinosaur Barbarian, Going Home, Jacob Frey, Liza Rhea, No. 2 to Kettering, Reviews, Riannon Delanoy, Season 2, Short Circuit, Songs to Sing in the Dark, Television, Viewpoint, Walt Disney Animation Studios | Leave a comment

1982 Newspaper Article featuring Me and Marvel Comics

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Dis-LEE

And with three of my friends! Yes, back in the day, I had youth and much more hair. And hundreds of valuable comic books. Time moved on, I grew older, my hairline receded, and my comic book collection got sold … Continue reading →

Posted in Artwork, Comic Books, Ephemera, History, Interviews, Viewpoint | Tagged Artwork, Comic Books, Ephemera, Havelock, History, I Don Like Dat, Interviews, Jeannette Moore, Marvel Comics, Newspapers, Superheroes, Viewpoint | Leave a comment

Why Disney’s LET IT GO Is a Bad Song

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Dis-LEE

A Disney song has always been there to move the story along. It can define a character or delve into their motivation, or further the plot. Of course, it’s also designed to stick in your head so that you will … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Reviews, Soundtracks, Viewpoint | Tagged Elsa, Emanuel Kiriakou, Frozen, Google Play Music, Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Let It Go, Lyrics, Music, Reviews, Robert Lopez, Soundtracks, Viewpoint, Walt Disney Music Company, Warner/Chappell Music Inc. | 12 Comments

TOP 5 Worst Decisions Made by Disney

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Dis-LEE

No matter how good a company is they are bound to make a mistake or two along the way to success. In the case of Disney their mistakes seem to be amplified because of the intense scrutiny fans put the … Continue reading →

Posted in Lists, Viewpoint | Tagged Cast Members, D23, Disney Infinity, Lists, Pixar, Sequels, The Walt Disney Company, Top 5, Viewpoint, Worst Decisions | 1 Comment

Top Five Disney Misconceptions

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Dis-LEE

We know everything about Disney, right? With so many books written and so many more websites sharing insights and information, the ‘truth’ is out there, right? Not really. Sometimes urban legend and rumor can overshadow simple fact. So here is … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Lists, Theme Parks, Viewpoint | Tagged Cryogenic Freezing, Disney Myths, Education, Lists, Mickey Mouse, Money, Oswald, Theme Parks, Tom Hanks, Top 5, Viewpoint, Walt Disney | 2 Comments

Why Wait in Long Disney Line-ups?

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Dis-LEE

A: Because you’re crazy. B: Because you have no choice. C: Because it’s the only way to get into or onto an attraction. D: Because after you’ve read this post, you’ll realize it’s not that bad. E: All of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Lists, Theme Parks, Vacation Planning, Viewpoint | Tagged 50's Primetime Cafe, Attractions, Buses, Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground, Kilimanjaro Safari, lines, Lists, Soarin, Splash Mountain, Theme Parks, Top 5, Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Vacation Planning, Viewpoint, Walt Disney World, Water Taxi | Leave a comment

Do You Prefer the Younger or the Older Walt?

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Dis-LEE

We’ve all heard the never-ending argument over which is better: Young Elvis or Fat Elvis. I’m in the Young Elvis camp myself, but it’s a discussion that will never end with a clear winner. I propose to start the same … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Viewpoint | Tagged Disney Brothers Studios, Disneyland, History, Images of Walt Disney, Laugh-O-Grams Inc., Uncle Walt, Viewpoint, Walt Disney | Leave a comment

Disney Cruise Line Model – Concept vs. Reality

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Dis-LEE

Back in 2013 I visited Disneyland for the first time and just had to tour the Disneyland Hotel, although I was not able to stay there. Interestingly, I found a model of the Disney Fantasy ship on display in one … Continue reading →

Posted in Disney Cruise Line, Viewpoint | Tagged Disney Cruise Line, Disney Fantasy, Disneyland Hotel, Models, Viewpoint | Leave a comment

Messing With Disney Icons – Spaceship Earth

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Dis-LEE

The Tronorail at Walt Disney World. World of Cars-themed monorails at Disneyland. And now Frozen is poised to take over Maelstrom? These are just a few of the many incursions Disney has made into our favorite Icons. Now that’s how I … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Disneyland, Viewpoint, Walt Disney World | Tagged Attractions, Birthday Cake Castle, Disneyland, Frozen, Icons, It's a Small World, Maelstrom, Spaceship Earth, Viewpoint, Walt Disney World | Leave a comment

High Expectations Could Ruin Your Disney Vacation

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Dis-LEE

You’ve dreamed of it for years. You’ve planned it out for months. You’ve been packing for days. Now it is time. Your trip to a Disney Theme Park is about to begin! Will it live up to your expectations? (Photo … Continue reading →

Posted in Theme Parks, Viewpoint | Tagged Cinderella Castle, Disney PhotoPass CD, Disneyland, Epcot, Essay, Mickey Mouse, Soarin, Theme Parks, Viewpoint, Walt Disney World | Leave a comment