Sharika Mahdi, artist, is an African-American New Orleans native and graduate of Louisiana State University. She caught the eye of Disney, who commissioned her to do four pieces to help inspire Imagineers creating Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Ms. Mahdi’s limited-edition paintings… Continue Reading
Terence Blanchard is an African-American musician, trumpeter, pianist, composer, conductor, arranger, and orchestrator. In The Princess and the Frog, Mr. Blanchard played all Louis’ trumpet parts. He also voiced the role of Earl the bandleader in the riverboat band. Mr.… Continue Reading
Welcome to my series, A Touch of Disney in Black History. This year I am starting the series with highlighting, PJ Morton who is a New Orleans native, songwriter, and musician. Executive Imagineers developing Tiana’s Bayou Adventure for Disneyland and… Continue Reading
*Press Release* Disney announced a number of exciting enhancements and expansions on the horizon for D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, including details about new events coming in 2025, as well as returning fan-favorite offerings like Destination D23, which will… Continue Reading
Today’s coffee mug was purchased from Walt Disney World years ago. Several characters are represented on the mug. Can you identify them? If you would like your favorite coffee mug featured on the blog, email description and pictures to Elantrice@dizthrubrowneyes.com.… Continue Reading
D23 has released information more information on what is to come at the D23 Expo 2022. The official press release is below. Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios are prepping for Disney’s D23 Expo 2022 presented by Visa… Continue Reading
Today’s Mean Muggin’ Monday featured coffee mug is from the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Luxe Logo Collection. As you know, I am a Disney and Starbucks fan. This coffee mug can be found in Walt Disney World, shopDisney ,… Continue Reading
Per an official announcement from D23: BURBANK, Calif. – June 9, 2022 – D23: The Official Disney Fan Club has announced the lineup of the most highly anticipated presentations at D23 Expo 2022 presented by Visa, September 9, 10, and 11. Disney100 kicks… Continue Reading
Today’s “Really Swell” coffee mug was seen at Walt Disney World’s Polynesian Resort. This mug was found in one of the resort’s shops. I love the details on the mug, especially the Partners Statue and some attractions. There is also… Continue Reading
Happy Valentine’s Day! Today marks the day where love is celebrated on a grand scale. Today’s mug is fitting about showing love today and every day for that matter. Love written on this mug is a great reminder to love… Continue Reading