by Sean | Nov 20, 2014 | History
A dragon, A dragon, I swear I saw a dragon……
One of my all-time favorite Disney movies is Pete’s Dragon. When I was a young boy I often pretended to have my own Elliott, yes he was the reason I was always getting into trouble.
Pete’s Dragon, released in 1977 was the first Disney film to be recorded in Dolby Stereo sound. It was also the first Disney feature film to be released on VHS in October of 1980 (Be Kind and Rewind :)) The story is of a young orphan boy named Pete who stumbles into a town called Passamaquoddy, a fishing community in northern Maine. Pete has a dragon friend named Elliott who is only visible to Pete, causing Pete to take blame for everything Elliott does.
The film was written by Malcolm Marmorstein and produced by Don Chaffey. Even though the film was set in Maine much of the filming was done in California, including the lighthouse scenes. For the lighthouse, Disney actually constructed a lighthouse in Morro Bay, CA. Because Disney wanted it to look authentic it was outfitted with a large beacon which required special permission from the Coast Guard.
The film was nominated for many awards including Academy Awards for best original song. Last year Disney announced a remake of Pete’s Dragon. David Lowery has been announced as the director and filming is supposed to begin in New Zealand this fall. There have also been rumors of Robert Redford playing a town local who tells tales involving dragons that no one believes.
What do you think, would you like to see a remake of Pete’s Dragon?
by Sean | Nov 19, 2014 | Wordless Wednesday
Theme: Happy Birthday Mickey Mouse!
by Sean | Nov 17, 2014 | Hidden Mickey
Our Hidden Mickey this week comes from the lobby at Disney’s Beach Club Resort. Even though I knew about this one, it was still a bit hard to find. So I’m going to try and help you find it next time you are there. As you come in the main doors head to your left and look for the large luggage area door. This door is before you get to the shop and is on the left hand side. Across from the door is a light on the ceiling. Once you find these then look straight down.
There are many different tiles that all look the same on the floor so here is another angle – you can see the luggage room door in the background for a reference point.
Hi Mickey!! Did you spot him?
We love hard to find Hidden Mickey‘s. Have you spotted a Mickey on the floor – where is your favorite one?
by Sean | Nov 13, 2014 | Favorite Food Friday
Our Favorite Food This Week: Warm Cinnamon Roll
Location: Gaston’s Tavern – Magic Kingdom Fantasyland
Cost: $4.19
Welcome to this week’s Favorite Food Friday where we share our favorite foods with our friends. This week’s Favorite Food comes from Gaston’s Tavern in New Fantasyland. As you enter the Magic Kingdom early in the morning and you are looking for a cinnamon roll many often think of the Main St Bakery. But, we recommend you continue walking to the back of the park and into Gaston’s Tavern. These are not your standard cinnamon roll, they are huge, moist, warm, and covered in frosting. Just look at the frosting goodness.
Do you need a close up – heck yeah you do….
Where can you find your favorite Cinnamon Roll?
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by Sean | Nov 12, 2014 | Wordless Wednesday
Theme: Disney Parade (Taken Today)
