The Muppets: Review for families with young children
November 27, 2011 in All Posts, movies, muppets
It’s time to get things started! It’s time to light the lights! It’s time for you to go see “The Muppets!” On Wednesday, Walt Disney Pictures released “The Muppets.” By all accounts, this movie has been getting great reviews across the board. In fact, it got 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, which means it has gotten positive reviews from all critics. Here’s why I loved “The Muppets.” It’s great for adults! If you are a child of the ’70s, you grew up loving The Muppet Show and this movie captures the fun and magic of those nights with mom and...
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It’s Black Friday and there’s sales on pretty much everything, including Disney iPhone and iPad apps. Right now the following apps are discounted to 99 cents just in time for the busy family travel season. The sale will run through the weekend. The Incredible Machine – Regularly $2.99 Handy Manny Workshop – Regularly $2.99 Split/Second – Regularly $4.99 My Baby Einstein – Regularly $1.99 Toy Story Mania – Regularly $4.99 Alice in Wonderland – Regularly $4.99 Phineas and Ferb Arcade – Regularly $2.99 Fairies Fly – Regularly $4.99 Handy Manny Workshop on iPad – Regularly $2.99 Phineas and Ferb...
Photo courtesy of The Daily Disney and my lovely friend,Marcy Massura The Candlelight Procession is an annual two-day private Disneyland event held in the public setting of Town Square of Disneyland. Started in 1958 by Walt Disney, the event is Disneyland’s annual Christmas card to special invited guests and park guests lucky enough to grab a spot along the outskirts of Main Street hours before the show begins. The Candlelight Procession is tough to put into words. It features approximately 600 singers–including Disneyland Cast Members and carolers from local schools and churches selected to participate–who carry electric candles in...
Disneyland Holiday Q & A: What special treats are available at holiday time at Disney California Adventure Park at the Disneyland Resort?
November 24, 2011 in All Posts, dining, disney california adventure, disneyland resort, holidays
Special holiday foods have become just as a part of the season as decor and entertainment at the Disneyland Resort and this year is certainly no exception. The master food innovators at the Disneyland Resort have out done themselves this year to bring some really great treats to Disney California Adventure Park. At a recent media event held for bloggers, I had the opportunity to sample all of these amazing desserts. Please note, that the sample sizes photographed are smaller than their actual sizes in the park. All of the desserts cost $3-$5. All food is better when it’s...
(Almost) Wordless Wednesday: “it’s a small world” Holiday trivia and pics
November 22, 2011 in "it's a small world", All Posts, attraction tips, attractions, disneyland, disneyland resort, holidays, Tips & Tricks for Families
It simply couldn’t be Christmas time at the Disneyland Resort without “it’s a small world” Holiday. Each year, “it’s a small world” gets an “overlay” of holiday decor making it the merriest cruise around the world and celebrates the customs of winter celebrations from around the world. To bring “it’s a small world Holiday to life, decorators use 50,000 Christmas lights on the façade of the attraction and an additional 200,000 mini-lights in the trees, hedges and topiaries surrounding it. To further enhance the attraction, pine tree and peppermint scents in the European scenes. It takes 75 gallons of...
Everyone’s favorite Never Land Pirate is now at Disney California Adventure Park!
November 21, 2011 in All Posts, characters, disney california adventure, disney junior, disneyland resort, jake and the never land pirates
Do your kids love Jake and the Never Land Pirates? I have great news for you! Jake is now at Disney California Adventure Park. He can be found in the Hollywood Backlot near the Disney Junior-Live On Stage! theater. He is scheduled to be in the park daily during daylight hours. For specific times, speak with a Guest Relations Cast Member in the park. Here are some pictures my son took with Jake and Captain Hook at a Disneyland media event.
Get up close with Bridgit Mendler, star of the Disney Channel hit series, Good Luck Charlie
November 19, 2011 in All Posts, disney channel, interview, video
Bridgit Mendler stars as Teddy Duncan in the Disney Channel hit series, “Good Luck Charlie.” Teddy is a fun-loving teen who wraps each episode by making a video for her baby sister Charlie in which she recaps the episode’s lesson or moral. In the upcoming Disney Channel movie, “Good Luck Charlie It’s Christmas,” Bridgit’s character is out to prove to her parents, Bob and Amuy Duncan, just how responsible she is. When the family is separated at the airport, they begin the adventure of reuniting before Christmas. In my interview with Bridgit, we talk about her life as a...
Leigh-Allyn Baker of Good Luck Charlie dishes about being a mom on Disney Channel and real life
November 18, 2011 in All Posts, disney channel, interview, video
“Good Luck Charlie” is a hilarious family sitcom on the Disney Channel that chronicles the life of the Duncan family’s life with two teenage children, tween son and toddler daughter, Charlie. In a departure from Good Luck Charlie’s normal in-studio production, the cast recently ventured outside the confines of the soundstage to shoot “Good Luck Charlie It’s Christmas.” This Disney Channel Original Movie premiering FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) follows the odyssey of the always-hilarious Duncans as they scramble to reunite in time for Christmas after being separated at the airport on their way to Palm Springs. Actress...
Bring on the magic…it’s Disney Blog Hop time!
November 17, 2011 in All Posts, Disney blog hop, disneyland, holidays
It’s time to bring on the holiday magic! Holiday time at the Disneyland Resort began this Monday, November 14. I spent the day with my family getting pictures taken by the incredible Jennifer Lenzen. This post features some of the pictures I took after our session ended. If you are thinking about planning a holiday trip to the Disneyland Resort, check out these recent posts from my blog: Holiday treats at the Candy Palace Are your ready to plan your holiday visit? Disneyland Holiday Q & A: When is Disneyland most crowded during the holiday season? Now on to...
Nothing says holiday time like special treats and the Candy Palace on Main Street is quickly filling with festive treats for the whole family. Here’s what’s in store as of December 14, the first official day of the holiday season! Red and green Mickey head suckers, holiday Mickey rice crispy treats on a stick, and myfavorite gingerbread cookie mix with Mickey Mouse cookie cutters. Christmas tree cupcakes Marshmallow snowmen on a stick.