The Disney Park Bench

01/29/2026

As many of you know, The Disney Park Bench has been languishing for quite a while now. We're still working updating the site, social media, and planning new content, but I wanted to share this, the reason for the sudden burst in activity.

The Disney Park Bench has partnered with Dream Big Destinations to put my wealth of Disney knowledge and expertise to good use. If you or someone you know is planning a trip to Walt Disney World, or any other domestic Disney Destination, use the link below to schedule a consultation with our Disney Travel Agent!

10/02/2023

Virtual Magic Kingdom: Exploring the History and Untapped Potential of Disney Parks in Video Games

With Disney and gaming being among my most prominent interests, there would inevitably be some crossover. However, there have not been nearly as many video games based on the Disney Parks as I would like, and the ones that exist miss the mark for what could be a marriage of mediums made in heaven.

07/18/2023

In time for Disneyland's 68th anniversary, I analyze what makes the Disney Parks more than just theme parks, what Walt Disney World means to me personally, and why it keeps calling me to return.

It’s an age-old argument that has become more prevalent over the past decade or so, as an increasing number of publications have taken to criticize adults, particularly childless adults, for taking Disney World and Disneyland vacations. The belief among the initiated is that Disney Parks are for k...

03/11/2023

In celebration of Mario Day (March 10th, or MAR10), be sure to check out our review of the Super Mario Bros. movie from 1993, produced by Disney subsidiary, Hollywood Pictures.

And while you’re there, check out our newest reviews of both Avatar movies.

At the time of its release, Super Mario Bros. was harshly panned by critics and fans of the games, and practically disavowed by both the studio and Nintendo, who officially licensed and helped promote it… The film lost a lot of money, and was the genesis of nearly three decades of game-to-film ada...

03/01/2023

Where's the Content?

Life has been pretty busy and stressful for me lately, which is why there haven’t been any blogs, reviews, podcasts, or any other new content since October…

Life has been pretty busy and stressful for me lately, which is why there haven't been any blogs, reviews, podcasts, or any other new content since October.

01/15/2023

01/08/2023

I might have to try to do a few more of these sometime

11/07/2022

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Alice Davis, who designed and personally drew and cut the fabric patterns for the 150 costumes needed for "It's A Small World."

In addition to her work on "It's a Small World," Davis designed costumes for "Pirates of the Caribbean," "The Carousel of Progress," and the second iteration of "Flight to the Moon."

Named a Disney Legend in 2004, she was also married to animator and Imagineer Marc Davis for 44 years.

11/04/2022