There's More to Disney Than Frozen!

    For most of my life, well, all of my life, I grew up watching Disney movies. From Cinderella to the Jungle Book and everything in between. I fell in love with the way the characters moved across the screen and the way the colors faded into one another. They were flawless, and I wanted to do that someday, too. 
   
   As I got older, I watched more new Disney movies pop into the box office and wow the younger generation with their magic and creativity. Pixar came to life with Toy Story and a Bug's Life, and I was in awe. Even when I was older!
   
   The last Disney movie that I watched in theaters was Frozen. Everybody was raving about it, so I HAD to see it. I watched it and I loved it and that was the end. I pinned a few Elsa and Anna pins on Pinterest and agreed that they should be in the Princess Line Up (even though Elsa is actually a queen) and join the rest of the posse. 
  
    If there's one thing that I dislike, it's a bandwaggoner. Someone who just jumps on a fanfare, a sports team, or a celeb when they do something awesome. I was seeing more and more of that with Disney because of Frozen. I wasn't mad, per say, but I was disappointed. Let me tell you why:
  
   I was disappointed that parents weren't showing their kids the Disney movies that THEY grew up on. Most little girls I've come into contact with don't know who Aurora, or Cinderella, or Jasmine is. They've never even danced in their living room to the Goofy Movie song, or have sang along to Kiss the Girl from the Little Mermaid. They've only seen Frozen. 
  
   And let me say again, I loved Frozen. Disney is growing and growing and that makes me so happy. But there is more to Disney than Frozen. There are so many wonderful and magical movies to be seen and sung along to. 
   
   So, parents reading this, I ask you to show your kids the originals. Show them Aladdin and Peter Pan. Show them Song of the South. Show them the Lion King and Beauty and the Beast. And when they watch them, you watch them, too. We all need to be a kid sometimes, and that's the best place to start. It's up to you to bring the magic into their lives and teach them that all they need is faith, trust, and a little bit of pixie dust. You'll thank me later.

Have a Magical Day,
Briar Rose 
   

The Agony

So I'm sitting here in the airport and I just watched my little brother board a plane for Florida. He's going to visit some family (not going to Disney, I checked!) and so I'm left here to my thoughts of what it would be like to hop a plane to Orlando and spend the week at Disney.

Then I remember that Prince Charming's bonus check comes in soon-ish and we were going to use that specifically for a Disney trip for just the two of us.

Then I got real excited and now IT'S AGONY TO WAIT. Ughhhh. I just want Disney. Guess its time to pop in the headphones and chill out to some park music.

Have a Magical Day!

Briar Rose

My Top 7 Old Disney Channel Movies + Where to Watch Them

   Well, hello! 

   I was talking to a friend of mine and we were discussing about how Disney Channel used to have really great old shows. Remember Lizzie McGuire, That's So Raven, or Even Stevens? Gahh! Those were the days, right? 
   Well, do you remember the old movies they had? I do! Here are my list of favorites (#1 being the most favorite) and where you can find them to watch them! If I don't have your favorite on here, comment, and I'll see if I can find where you can watch it!

#7 Cadet Kelly (2002)

This was a movie starring Lizzie McGuire's Hillary Duff and Even Steven's Christy Carlson Romano! Airing in 2002, it's about Kelly (Hillary Duff, er, Lizzie) basically having to go to Military School since her mom married an Army captain. She butts heads with Cadet Captain Stone (Chirsty, or Ren Stevens) and finds out they have some things in common. At the end, everyone's happy-go-lucky and all is well. And, as promised, HERE! is where you can watch it.

#6 Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century (1999)

Starring Kirsten Storms (Maxie Jones in General Hospital) and Raven Symone (That's So Raven) its about a girl in the future who is punished to earth for crossing the Commander of an orbiting space station. When she finds there's a computer failure that's going to hurt the space station her friends and family is on, the Commander thinks it's just her imagination. Zoom, zoom, zoom! You make my heart go boom boom, you supernova girl (you know you just sang that instead of reading that!) HERE! is where you can watch it! 

#5 Smart House (1999)

With teenage hunk Ryan Mirriam (Pretty Little Liars' Ian Thomas) as Ben Cooper, his family wins a house that can take care of itself. PAT (the crazy mom-like person) begins to spiral out of control into this controlling and crazy computer thing and tries to take over their life. What starts as something great for the Cooper family, soon turns into a disaster. Jump, jump, the house is jumpin! Yeah, you know what song I'm talking about. HERE! is where you can catch it!

#4 Don't Look Under the Bed (1999)

Disney took an unexpected twist they released Don't Look Under the Bed, Scarring kids for life with this thriller, Frances McClausland, a normal (but way smart) teenager realizes some weird occurrences are happening in her small town of Middleberg. She calls in reinforcements, her brother's imaginary friend to help her fight off the Boogeyman who has been the culprit to everything happening in Middleberg. HERE! is where you can watch the horror unfold!

#3 Wish Upon a Star (1996)

Starring a young Katherine Heigl (Knocked Up) as Alexia Wheaton, she's everything her younger sister, Hayley, wishes she could be. Alexia is popular, pretty, and has a boyfriend. When Hayley wishes upon a star to be like her older sister, it comes true! They find out what it's like to walk in each other's shoes and settle their differences. HERE! is where you can watch it!

#2 Life Size (2000)

Featuring a pre-disappointing Lindsay Lohan as Casey Stuart, Casey steals a spell book to try and resurrect her mom, she accidentally makes her Eve doll (Tyra Banks...what?!) come alive instead. This makes for an adventure that makes you wish YOU had a life size doll to have fun with. Shine bright, shine far, don't be shy, be a STAARRR! Ahhh...bliss to my childlike ears. HERE! is where you can watch the magic unfold!

#1 Tower of Terror (1997)

Yeah, you know, the ride at Disney?! It's a freakin' movie! And it's my #1! Starring a young Kristen Dunst, it's about a reporter who investigates an old, run-down luxury hotel where five people mysteriously disappeared (sound familiar, Disney Addicts?). If you plan on going to Disney some time soon and haven't watched this movie before the ride, I encourage you to do so. It's AWESOME! HERE! is where you can watch it!

   

   Like I said above, if I missed one of your favorites, let me know and I'll see if I can find a link for you to watch them online! I love blasts from the past. Especially when it has anything to do with Disney!

Have a Magical Day!

Briar Rose

5 Stages of Finding Out You're Going to Disney World

   Not many people really appreciate a good vacation. They kind of just plan it and "look forward to it." But as you know, it's not a vacation if you're not going to Disney World. And as Disney Addicts, we don't just "look forward to it," no, we OBSESS over it. Here are a few things that go through my mind when  someone has the audacity to tell me we're going to Disney. I hope you enjoy and feel the same way.

1. "I'm Gonna Pass Out"

No. Really. Did you say "we're going to Disney?" That's, like, the best effing place on earth, and my favoritest place on earth. Omg. This is happening. Are the walls closing in on me? Is it getting hot in here? I think I need to sit down. 

2. "I Need to Make Sure."

Are we? Really? When? Are you sure? Like, soon? Stop kidding. It's not funny. Wait, really? Like, REALLY really?

3."I Need to Obsess Real Quick."

Omg. Disney. Like. DISNEY. I can't. I'm gonna throw up with excitement. This is going to be the best trip EVER. Who even cares if I've been a gazllion times?!

4. "Denial."

No. This can't be. I can't truly be going again. This is too good to be true. Right? They're playing a sick joke, right? I'm not prepared for this much awesomeness. 

5. "I Accept."

I accept the fact that this trip is going to be awesome. I accept the fact that I can not over plan or be a control freak. And I also accept the fact that I'm going to drive everyone nuts. Oh. And sleep? I accept the fact that it's not going to happen pre-trip. 

Have a Magical Day!

Briar Rose

The Ultimate Disney Addict Quiz.

   Well, hello there! I've been traveling all across the land handling important Princess stuff. But no worries, I'm back and I'm here to stay!
   While I was traveling, I came in contact with a girl who, much to my surprise, said that she was a Disney Addict, too. I was ecstatic to learn that someone shared the same obsession that I did. So, I started talking about the franchise, the parks, the movies, everything that every respectable Disney Addict should know. Her eyes glazed over.
   And it was then that I knew that she wasn't who she said she was. She was liar and a traitor and a not very nice person.

And so I looked at her with disdain.

   And I swore to myself that I would never go through that sufficiently awkward moment every again.

   So, I took it upon myself to make a quiz to find out if someone is a true Disney Addict or if they're just full of sh*t. Here are some questions to ask:

1. How many parks are there at Disney World?
2. What date did Disneyland open?
3. Which was first: Disney World or Disneyland?
4. Is Disneyland in Florida or California?
5. What's Donald Duck's middle name?
6. What are the height requirements to play a Disney Princess?
7. Is Elsa a queen or a princess?
8. What was the first Disney animated movie?
9. Who was the first Disney Princess?
10. Name all the Dwarfs. 
11. How old was Walt when he died?
12. Are there really secret tunnels under the Magic Kingdom?
13. How many lands are there in the Magic Kingdom?
14. How many ghosts are there in the Haunted Mansion?
15. Of all 4 parks in Disney World, which one was built second?
16. Which one was built last?
17. Like the castle, what iconic landmarks are in the other parks?
18. Give me an old Disney ride that's either shut down or refurbished into something different.
19. Can you stay in the Cinderella Castle?
20. Are there alcoholic beverages sold in Disney World?
21. What about Disneyland?
22. Do you need tickets for Downtown Disney?
23. How many countries are there in Epcot?
24. Do you know about the hidden ride in Epcot?
25. What's better: Disney World or Universal Studios?

That should weed out any impostures. Folks, people who say they're Disney Addicts when they clearly are not are negative people. We must stay away from them. If they get more than three wrong, they're liars.

Have a Magical Day!

Briar Rose

   

10 of the Most Under Appreciated Disney Girls

   Hey there! I've been so busy with princess stuff that I haven't even had a chance to blog for a few days. But, no worries! I'm back!

   I've been doing a little thinking, and even though I'm a HUGE princess fan, I think there are some Disney ladies that aren't as appreciated as the princesses are. Here is my list of who I think is under appreciated. Tell me what you think! 

1. Giselle (Enchanted)

This lovely lady was thrown into real life without any idea on what to do and who to trust. I think we owe her a little appreciation! 

2. Charlotte La Bouff (Princess and the Frog)

 Sassy and southern! My kinda girl. She deserves props for being oh so fabulous! Plus, we all have a litte Lotte in us.

3. Jessica Rabbit (Who Framed Roger Rabbit)

Come on! What's not to love about this girl? Great boobs, awesome legs, sultry voice. I'm not even jealous....I'm not. Swear. Ok. I'm a little jealous.

4. Kida Nedakh (Atlantis: The Lost Empire)

Strong, powerful, but also pretty. Round of applause to her for being a woman with standards. Girl power!

5. Nani Pelakai (Lilo and Stitch)

Taking care of her little sister when their parents died? Can we say "huge responsibility?" Pat on the back for being such a great big sister.

6. Roxanne (A Goofy Movie)

Max's big crush! Sweet and charming and super understanding when Max flubbed up. Way to be, girl. 

7. Blue Fairy (Pinocchio)

Who needs a genie when you got this chick? (Sorry, Genie.) So sweet of her to grant Gepetto's wish. Thumbs up for being pretty AND nice.

8. Georgette (Oliver and Company)

Sure, she's a little, er, bitchy. But she turns out alright in the end. She's a diva, but who doesn't love attention?

9. Megara (Hercules)

Sassy, but with good intentions. She had the ability to ruin Herc's life, but chose the high road instead. And then they fell in love. Gahh! Adorable!

10. Esmerelda (Hunchback of Notre Dame) 

Fearless, independent, and caring. Befriending Quasimodo and fighting off that perv, Frollo. Props for being a good friend. And for standing up against that weirdo.

   I hope I didn't leave out any of your favorites, and I'll probably do another one in the distant future. But, for now, that was my rundown on the most under appreciated females in Disney.

Have a Magical Day!

Briar Rose

All Hail the Magic Kingdom!

   I just read that the Magic Kingdom of Disney World is #1 on this list of most parks visited throughout Orlando...and the world, for that matter! Like, duh, we all knew that! And if you didn't, I have a list of facts as to why you should change your mind.

•    It's pretty much iconic. When you think of Disney, the first thing that comes to mind (at least for me) is the castle. And where is said castle located? I rest my case.

• Main St. USA is basically the friendliest street in the entire world. With smiles, songs, and smells all through the streets, it makes for a wonder shopping and seeing experience.

• It has 4 lands, one square, an Enchanted Forest, a circus, and a Main St. A freakin' circus, you say? Yes. A circus. Go ahead, be impressed.

• It's, like, the only place in the world where you can see 3 mountains in one day. Splash Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain, and Space Mountain.

• Did I just hear you say you wanted to be a pirate? I did? There's a ride for that. BOOM.

• Wanna meet 999 ghosts in one place? You can.

• TURKEY LEGS.

• If drinking tea is more your thing, there's a ride for that, too. It's a little mad, though. Can't say I didn't warn you.

• If you want to fly over London and then fly over the Magic Kingdom, you can.

• Ever ridden an elephant? Ever ridden a FLYING elephant? Exactly.

• Meeting a real life mermaid and swimming under the sea is an everyday thing at the Magic Kingdom.

• You can meet real life princesses. And get a picture to prove it.

• There's no such thing as a bear who can play a banjo, you say? I beg to differ.

• Go deep into the jungle and see the most exotic animals known to man kind. You can also see the underside of a waterfall. 

• Channel your inner Tina Turner and go rollin' on the river.

• See all the Presidents in one place. Yes, even the dead ones. No, you don't have to make a trip to the cemetery. But, if you WANT to visit the cemetery, there's one across the road. 

• Need a hair cut? Go see the barber on Main St.

   I rest my case. Here's a gif of the magic to seal the deal.

Have a Magical Day!

Briar Rose