Adventure In The Great Wide Somewhere

Independence day means celebrating America! Barbecue (barbeque or BBQ, depending on the region), family, fireworks, watermelons, swimming and general merriment abound. After a day or two, my family needs a little downtime, so we fall back on our favorite kid friendly movies about the revolution, patriotism and American apple pie nostalgia. Ten kid friendly films perfect for Labor Day, Memorial Day and the Fourth of July In no particular order: The Top Ten Family Friendly Fourth of July Movies   Ben & Me Passed The classic film short following the mouse behind the man. See Benjamin Franklin's adventures from inventions to the Declaration of Independence. Disney's American Legends Direct to DVD - I'd rate it G James Earl Jones introduces the legends of John Henry, Johnny Appleseed, Paul Bunyan and Casey Jones. Try watching these without reminiscing about elementary school movie days. Not really possible is it? Yankee Doodle Cricket TV Movie - I'd ra...

Just like any Disney fan would know that watching Cinderella at home before your trip makes that first glimpse of Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom that much more breathtaking, there are a several movies that will enhance your experience of the Disney Magic. My list is below. Castaways please add on your own in the comments! Films I love to watch before a Disney Magic cruise: Peter Pan While Tinker Bell is the Disney Wonder's godmother, you'll find an entire section of the Oceaneer's Club devoted to this feisty fairy and her Pixie Hollow pals. Peter stars in Disney Dreams although his pirate ship is no longer moored in the Oceaneer Club. Beauty and the Beast Lumiere's, with it's lovely mural and rose chandeliers pays homage to the beloved bookworm and her misunderstood Beast. Belle also makes multiple character appearances around the ship and in the musicals. Cinderella If you are a little rusty on either the classic and you missed the excellent li...

Just like any Disney fan would know that watching Cinderella at home before your trip makes that first glimpse of Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom that much more breathtaking, there are a several movies that will enhance your experience of the Disney Wonder. My list is below. Castaways please add on your own in the comments! Popcorn? Definitely!  Films I love to watch before my Disney Wonder cruise: Peter Pan Aside from pirate night, did you know Tinker Bell is the Disney Wonder's godmother? Peter stars in Disney Dreams and his pirate ship is moored in the Oceaneer Club as an indoor playground as well. T he Little Mermaid Triton's, the elevator mural and the lobby statue of Ariel aside, the music and character appearances around the ship and in the musicals more than justify another trip Under the Sea.  What would be on Ariel's Netflix queue? Splash? Probably. I bet The Secret of Roan Inish is on Ariel's top five as well. ...