Author: First We Haunted Mansion

We don’t deserve dogs; my three favorite Disney doggos!

Anyone who has ever shared their home (and heart) with a puppers will agree; there is nothing in this entire world that is quite like the affection and heart-space-filling warmth that a dog provides. Our relationship with animals is simple yet complex at the same time. While we technically can’t communicate in the traditional sense, … Continue reading We don’t deserve dogs; my three favorite Disney doggos! →

How to be a true Disney fan and other nonsense

The past few years have been incredible(s) for Disney films, live action and animated alike. With more to come the end of this year (Frozen 2, Toy Story 4 and The Lion King) we can expect great things from the most captivating brand in the universe! With the release of the live action Aladdin, there … Continue reading How to be a true Disney fan and other nonsense →

Palo on the high seas; an experience you won’t want to miss!

Palo is an adults only restaurant  and can be found on all four Disney Cruise line ships.  It is of the Italian persuasion, but not the round chef in the kitchen tossing homemade pizza dough in the air Italian; think old world cuisine. The word Palo means stick or pole, in this case referring to … Continue reading Palo on the high seas; an experience you won’t want to miss! →

Remy; a piece of France in the middle of the Atlantic

If I had to describe Remy on the Disney Dream in one word it would be...delicieux. But not just scrumptious to the palate. Remy is a completely extraordinary experience from the moment you grace the entrance where  glass Remy is poached upon the chandelier, until you waddle, duck confit like, out the doorway. While my … Continue reading Remy; a piece of France in the middle of the Atlantic →

When to avoid Walt Disney World (no the answer is not never)

I hesitated to even construct this post as In reality, there is no bad time to visit WDW. The worst day at Disney still beats the best day of working, as they say. (ok I’m paraphrasing, but I don’t fish, so..) But I do want you to have every resource available for a stress-free (ish) … Continue reading When to avoid Walt Disney World (no the answer is not never) →

All Star Movies Resort; a lot of Magic for a little price.

This resort may be my second favorite in Walt Disney World, and if it weren’t for the honeymoon nostalgia of the French Quarter resort, it would slide into first. Unless there can be a tie, can there be a tie..? One of the perks of staying on Disney property is to be surrounded by the … Continue reading All Star Movies Resort; a lot of Magic for a little price. →

The most emotion eliciting scenes in Disney film history

Sure, there are Disney/Pixar  films as a whole that cause you to ugly cry to the point of dry heaves and dehydration. But what were the moments that really broke the threshold from teary eyed to snort-sobs? That type of recollection requires many long hours of Disney movie bingeing. But fret not, I’ve rolled up … Continue reading The most emotion eliciting scenes in Disney film history →

Five of the most influential Disney Grannies

Although you will rarely see overzealous candy mongers dressed as these unsung heros on Halloween, I can’t help but acknowledge the impact of the wisecracking’, straight talkin’ and most influential  grannies of Disney! My relationship with my own grandmother was complicated, but even so, her life lessons and no nonsense advice affects me to this … Continue reading Five of the most influential Disney Grannies →