Jess is an Aussie, an attorney and a die-hard Disney fan. She grew up in a city not too far from P. Sherman, 42 Wallaby Way, Sydney; and she still enjoys running around in Snow White pajamas and serenading her family members with Sleeping Beauty’s “Once Upon A Dream” (though, unlike Princess Aurora, she is not blessed with the gift of song). She became an Honorary Princess of the Magic Kingdom after her Flynn-Rider lookalike fiancé proposed at Cinderella’s Happily Ever After Dinner at Walt Disney World in 2018. Jess is an Elvis-lover like Lilo, and is otherwise singing along to her Frozen, Moana and Coco soundtracks (anyone listening will wish Ursula would pay her a voice-taking visit). When she doesn't have her nose stuck in a book, Jess delights in writing for The Disney Blog and sharing with fellow fans all things Disney.
We love Frozen II but we couldn’t help but wonder… what happens between the events of Frozen and Frozen II? Three years separate Anna and Elsa’s adventures in these stories, surely there has been some eventfulness in Arendelle during that time. Wonder no more. Forest… Read More »Magic, Myth and Science — Frozen II: Forest of Shadows Interview with Kamilla Benko
When Peter Ellenshaw first went to work for Walt Disney Studios, Walt said, “One man who you’re going to work with is Ub Iwerks… you’ll learn a lot from him, if you’re willing to.” We, too, can learn a lot from Ub thanks to his… Read More »Like Father, Like Son: Interview with Disney Legend Don Iwerks
“Darling looked up at her husband and then back down at the puppy. ‘She’s perfect,’ Darling cooed. ‘A perfect little lady.’” Lady and the Tramp remains one of the most warm-fuzzy (and furry) stories since Disney’s animated film release in 1955. The live-action adaptation premiered… Read More »Lady and the Tramp Books Your Kids Will Love
Love is stronger than fear, but kissing won’t save the forest. Frozen 2 abounds with profound themes, an unprecedented visual richness and some of the most intense emotional arcs we have ever experienced through song. Recognized as the highest grossing animated film of all time,… Read More »Frozen 2 Interview with Disney Animator Nara Youn
Do you have a tween in your life who is a little apprehensive about reading? Do they get overwhelmed when you gift them an item that has pages and pages of text, also known as a “book”? Well, BRB I’m Going to Disneyland just might… Read More »Book Review: BRB I’m Going to Disneyland
“In motion we are able to depict something we couldn’t illustrate.” While this statement by Frozen II co-production designer Lisa Keene is true, don’t underestimate what Walt Disney Animation Studios can illustrate… and computer generate… and dream up. Wanna see Frozen II beyond the film?… Read More »Book Review: The Art of Frozen II Will Wow You
Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty shall indeed grow in grace and beauty, beloved by all who know it. And before the sun set on the year of its 60th anniversary, the animated classic was added to the National Film Registry. Twenty-five films recognized as being historically,… Read More »Disney’s Sleeping Beauty added to National Film Registry
Christmas in July came with the announcement of Cruella as the next villain to be featured in Serena Valentino’s Disney villains novels. And now regular Christmas has come early with the cover reveal of Cruella’s story, Evil Thing. With artwork by the talented Jeffrey Thomas,… Read More »Cruella Book Cover Perfects the Fiendishly Fabulous Disney Villain