Merchandise Monday: Pin Trading News!
July 23, 2012 in All Posts, disneyland resort, merchandise, pin trading, shopping tips
Here are two new pin designs commemorating the grand reopening of Disney California Adventure. When you head to the Disneyland Resort this summer to check out Cars Land and Buena Vista Street, be sure to pop by Disneyland’s Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree in Frontierland, where some exciting pin trading activities have been introduced! Seasoned pin traders and also guests who are new to the trading experience will all enjoy this fresh new way to pin trade. Come Out and Trade:This takes place every day from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree in Frontierland. Guests are welcome...
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Fun Fact Friday: The “Buzz” Around Disneyland’s Location
July 20, 2012 in All Posts, disneyland, fun facts, Randy, walt disney
The future site of Disneyland Photo Copyright The Walt Disney Company.Used by permission. With Disneyland’s 57th birthday being just three days ago, I thought it might be fun to go back before the beginning today. Most of us take it for granted that Disneyland is in Anaheim. Of course it is. Where else would it be? In 1953, when Walt Disney was looking for someone to determine the economic feasibility and the best location for a new project unlike anything attempted before—Disneyland, he contracted with Stanford Research Institute, or SRI, and the project was assigned to Harrison “Buzz” Price....
(Almost) Wordless Wednesday: The Disney California Adventure Re-grand Opening Ceremony through my lense
July 18, 2012 in All Posts
To say that I have been blessed with some amazing opportunities during my time working with the Disneyland Resort on behalf of Babes In Disneyland is an understatement. I was honored to be among a relatively small amount of media outlets invited to attend the re-grand opening ceremony for Disney California Adventure Park. My morning in the park began around 6:30 with a Starbucks while watching Bob Iger rehearse for the big event. Once up in the grand stands, I was poised and ready to take in the ceremony and the show. It was an exciting morning! Mary Niven...
Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives at the Ronald Regan Library: A must for Disney fans
July 16, 2012 in All Posts
Robert and me at the realDisney Archives at theWalt Disney Studios inBurbank, California. This is a guest post written by my dear from Robert (also known as Mr. DAPS), publisher of the incredible sites DAPS Magic and Geeks Corner. DAPS Magic is the home of great Disney video, information, news and more updated throughout the day with the latest and greatest from the Disneyland Resort and beyond. Geeks Corner is the home of Robert’s Geeks Corner web series in which he discusses all things geeky (and awesome!). He is one of my partners in crime when it comes to...
Top 5 Souvenirs for a Child’s First Trip to Disneyland
in All Posts, babies & toddlers, disneyland resort, shopping tips, Tips & Tricks for Families
Souvenirs are a huge part of visiting Disneyland, you can find them literally around every corner. Here are the 5 most important souvenirs that every kid should have on their first trip (or at some point in their childhood): 1. Mickey Ears hat – This will make for the cutest pictures and will make your child feel like they are part of the magic. 2. Lanyard and pin(s) – Even if your child is very little, or doesn’t care about pins or pin trading yet, you will be starting a collection for them that they will treasure later on....
I love to read reviews and rarely try anything new—whether it’s restaurants, a vet or a house painter–without checking out reviews online first. Did you know you can get restaurant reviews for Disney Parks restaurants on YP.com? (As in the Yellow Pages!) I didn’t until tonight and posted a lot of my own personal reviews for restaurants in the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. I, of course, entered a review for my family’s go-to dinner restaurant at the Disneyland Resort, the Plaza Inn. Clickhere to check out my review. If you would like to check out my...
Today, DIRECTV and Disney announced that they have reached a new agreement to add Disney Junior, the 24- hour channel expressly for kids age 2 to 7 and their families, to DIRECTV’s programming lineup beginning tomorrow, July 14, on channel 289. Disney Junior launched in 2011 as a daytime programming block on Disney Channel and expanded to a 24/7 channel in 2012. It is one of the most sought-after channels by DIRECTV customers and will be permanently added to their programming options as a basic channel. With the Disney Junior channel, families can tune in around the clock for...
Are you heading to the Disneyland Resort this summer and interested in giving Disney Pin Trading a shot? Now is the perfect time to introduce a new tradition into your family’s visits! Pin trading is about more than just collecting souvenirs–it’s an easy and fun way for kids and adults to interact with Cast Members and fellow guests while they make unique memories. When attraction queues are long or the kids need a distraction while waiting for a parade or show, pin trading is an activity that will keep them entertained–usually without a line to stand in! If you’re brand new to trading, click here to...
Buena Vista Street Apartments: Watching the world go by and experiencing the details
July 12, 2012 in All Posts, buena vista street, disney california adventure, disneyland resort, fun facts
There’s no way around it. It’s official. I am a Buena Vista Street geek. There’s something about Buena Vista Street that has me totally and completely obsessed with the new entrance land of Disney California Adventure Park. At the root of it, I think there’s something about the time period that really appeals to me. I ADORE the decor and architecture of the 1920s and 1930s. A lot of the furniture in our home is from that time period. In fact, the house I live in was built in the 1930s. I live within a mile or so of...
(Almost) Wordless Wednesday: Documenting the Magic
July 11, 2012 in All Posts, disneyland, legacy annual pass, photography
I love to make our Disneyland vacations as magical as possible, but I love documenting the magic through photos even more. Whether it’s a meet and greet with our favorite character, our first time on a new ride, or our 100th time visiting our personalized stone in the Main Entry Esplanade- you can bet I have a photo of it. I make it a point to take a picture in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle each time we visit. I do this for several reasons: to document who we’ve traveled with, what season it is, and also my kids...