We Are Back!

Hello This Little Light readers, it has been awhile and we have missed you. First, let us apologize for the delay in between our last post and this one. It has been a crazy, but awesome time for us lately. Jenna has been especially busy with her new job and everything else going on lately (she is pregnant again! and we are super excited for the new addition!). She has had a hard time posting on this blog, but thinks about what she can share with others and we talk about it eagerly waiting to share the goods. The difficult thing is just getting it on the computer. However, we have come up with a solution.

You see, I get up a half hour earlier than everyone else in my house each day to dedicate to writing. I typically do this because I feel like it helps start my thinking process for the day. This writing each day helps me to keep up with two other blogs I run ransports and zoozooreview. Typically I stick to sports or my zoo reviews, but I want to help Jenna with this project. She started this blog to brighten up people’s days and that’s what this blog will continue to do.

I will post weekly on this blog or as close to weekly as I can. These posts will typically be on Fridays, but don’t hold me to that. I will write about things I discuss with Jenna that can help others out in some way. Whether it be a positive news story, a cool product, a fun recipe, inspirational quotes, Disney tips, or some other fun topic, we will try to make you smile with what we provide. Get ready to expect a lot of Disney tips. We had passes this past year that just expired and consider ourselves experts at this point. Jenna, Jr., and I went to Disney once a week this past year. It was an awesome treat to 2014 and we are looking forward to some new adventures for 2015. Our family looks forward to sharing our explorations and positivity with you and yours. Stay tuned next week for our 10 most underrated things to do at Walt Disney World. Until then, just browse Jenna’s ETSY shop or something else fun. Jenna will be checking in from time to time, but for now this is Noland signing off and wishing you a great weekend.

Feel free to enjoy some pictures of us while we were away!!!!






























-Noland

The Top 101 Disney Characters of All-Time (20-11)

The countdown is officially at the top 20 and everyone should be able to guess at least who is in the Top 10 after today. This is the crazy portion of the countdown where you can argue top 5 status for pretty much every character. It would be a failed argument, but you could argue the status. Let's do a quick recap of the first 81 of the countdown before we begin...

101-91

90-81

80-71
70-61

60-51
50-41

40-31

30-21

20. Flounder

If my mom were making this list, I think Flounder would be #2. He would be in many people's top tens, but if you averaged it out, I think he'd be right here at #20. He is the perfect person to start out the top 20 of this countdown. Flounder is not actually a Flounder though. However, he is Ariel's best friend and an awesome addition to The Little Mermaid movie.

19. Dory

When you really think about it, the most memorable character from Finding Nemo isn't Nemo, his dad, or the awesome turtle Crush. The most memorable character is the character that forgets everything. That Blue Tang that tells you to "just keep swimming." Dory is one that everyone knows and loves. It is the biggest reason that they are coming out with a Finding Dory movie in the near future. Ellen DeGeneres was perfect for this lovasble character and her fans would tell you that Dory is a top 5 character. She is a great fit for #19.

18. Rafiki

Rafiki is many people's top character from The Lion King. He also is the character star of Disney's Animal Kingdom. This guy could easily be a top 10 or even top 5 character. However, I think he is perfect here at #18 as the 4th most vital character from The Lion King. This guy is huge in the Disney Universe and I am one of the many millions that are big Rafiki fans. He is a perfect example of why this list is so tough because you would think this guy is a Top 10 character, but look at what is to come here on the countdown.

17. Daisy Duck

Daisy Duck is Donald's female companion and one of Disney's main characters. She is one of the 6 characters that is a regular on Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. Unfortunately for her, she is the only speaking character of that group outside the Top 10. Throughout Disney history, she just does not play as vital a role as the main 4 characters. In fact, several have Pluto ranked higher than Daisy. Now, Daisy should be ranked here at #17, but she isn't as good as the 16 characters that are about to come.

16. Sebastian

Sebastian is the most popular character from The Little Mermaid that isn't named Ariel. This crab is a beloved Disney character that is the genius behind two of the best songs of the movie. He looks out for Ariel and wants what is best for her. Sebastian also happens to be who King Triton trusts the most with his daughter. This crab is deserving of his top 20 spot.

15. Dumbo

Dumbo the flying elephant is the perfect person to start the Top 15 with. While his movie is not as popular as some other Disney classics, Dumbo is. His ride at Walt Disney World was so popular and crowded that they re-themed it with a second set of flying elephants. It also happens to be the most iconic Disney ride in my opinion. This is the ride people think about when they think of Disney World. They want to ride the Dumbo ride. That alone has to give him a huge bump in the rankings. Add in that he is one of the most beloved characters in the Disney Universe and he fits in at #15.

14. Jiminy Cricket

Jiminy Cricket is the unofficial Disney mascot. He is Pinocchio's conscience and good friend. This guy also hosted the majority of the Disney Sing-A-Long Songs. Jiminy is a top 10 worthy character and he got strong consideration for that, but just missed. In the end, he just didn't have the same appeal as the other top characters. If he were to appear in the park some more or get use in another movie soon, he could find himself back in the Top 10. For now, Disney's most important insect will have to settle for #14.

13. Woody

Woody is Andy's favorite toy from the start, at least he is until replaced by a better character to come soon. He is one of the two main characters of the series and many people would argue the best. However, more people would argue that he is #2. It is an interesting debate whether you are on Team Woody or Team Buzz. Either side can agree though that both characters belong in the Top 20.

12. Buzz Lightyear

Why is Buzz better than Woody? There are many reasons, but I will use just two. Buzz got his own cartoon and his own ride at Walt Disney World. Buzz also literally carries Woody in the movies too as pictured above. He is the coolest character from Toy Story and should be the highest from those movies on the list. Having his own cartoon and own ride are just icing on the cake. Finally, Tim Allen >>>>>>>>Tom Hanks.

11. Simba

Simba just can't wait to be king, but he'll have to wait for the Top 10 reveal, because he just missed it. Honestly, this was one of the hardest for me because I could have Simba as high as #2 because of the importance of the Lion King movie. However, eventhough he is the main character in the movie, there are two characters from that movie that have had a more lasting impact on the Disney Universe. Like I said The Lion King is all about how you want to rank them because there are so many good characters.

-Noland