Fun Fact Friday: How long did it take to build Disneyland?
November 4, 2011 in All Posts, disneyland, fun facts
Did you know that Disneyland opened one year and one day after the groundbreaking? Hard to believe considering that today, it would probably be tough to get the permits and approvals necessary in that amount of time! Today’s photos are courtesy of Davelandweb.com. If you aren’t already a fan of Dave’s amazing Disneyland website and blog, you are seriously missing out. He is the ultimate resource and authority when it comes to Disneyland photography and history. Dave even sells quality lab-printed historical Disneyland photos very reasonably.
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It’s a rainy day in Southern California, so I thought I would pass along these great Cars 2-themed activities for the kids. Enjoy! Don’t forget that Cars 2 will be racing into stores on soon. Click here to download a discount coupon.
Cars 2 and Winnie the Pooh Return to the El Capitan through November 20
in All Posts, animation, el capitan
For a limited time, the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood is hosting a return engagement of two of this year’s most popular animated feature films, “Cars 2” (in Disney 3D) and “Winnie the Pooh.” Beginning today, and running through November 20th, “Winnie the Pooh” will show daily at 10:45 a.m., 1:20 p.m. and 4:10 p.m., and “Cars 2” in 3D will screen at 7:00 p.m. Additionally, each screening of “Cars 2” will be preceded by a new Pixar animated short, “La Luna,” and each screening of “Winnie the Pooh” will be preceded by the Disney animated short, “The Ballad...
Welcome to the Disney Blog Hop! If this is your first blog, welcome! If you’re a returning Disney blog hopper, I’m happy you’re back. This week’s theme is celebrations! Back in August I did a post with all of the information on the ways families can celebrate birthdays at the Disneyland Resort–from freebies to splurges. If you are heading to Disneyland to celebrate a birthday, check out the post by clicking here! And for all of you waiting to hear back on round 3 of the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Moms’ Panel, I hope we all have something...
Terrific Tip Tuesday: Let’s Talk Costumes Post Halloween!
October 31, 2011 in All Posts, Tips & Tricks for Families
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Kids + Costumes = Great Disneyland Pictures and Experiences. Now that you’ve given out the candy to the last of the trick-or-treaters, it’s time to hop in the car and hit the Halloween stores, Target, and Walmart for the 50% off costumes. I’ll be hitting those seasonal Halloween stores that pop up all over town to pick up costumes for my boys to wear to Disneyland and for regular dress up. I’ll be adding some pirate costumes and accessories to our treasure chest and I have my eye on some...
Welcome to the Babes In Disneyland Halloween Parade! Submitted by Renata Towner(Jake) One of my boys at Mickey’s Halloween Party(Captain Hook) Submitted by Aimee Cleffi(Rapunzel and Flynn Rider) Submitted by Shannon Gomes(Wendy, Tinker Bell, Tiger Lilly, and Peter Pan) Submitted by Jamie Harrison(Woody) This is my little guy. He isn’t exactly thrilled by his cumbersome Dumbo costume. Submitted by Lucinda Adania(Boo in her homemade costume!) Submitted by Kristin Bergthold(Ariel and Captain Hook) Submitted by Renea Pike(Woody) Submitted by Melissa Mayorgas(Mr. Smee, Wendy, Peter Pan, and Captain Hook) Submitted by Sommer Christoffersen(Phineas, Ferb, Candace, and Perry) Thanks to everyone who...
Disney-themed Halloween Crafts, Treats, and More!
October 28, 2011 in All Posts, disney at home, halloween, holidays, recipes
Halloween is around the corner and Disney Family.com is your family’s resource for everything Disney when it comes to crafts and so much more! Here are a few of my Halloween favorites: Pumpkin Stencils:If your family is looking for ways to make Disney-themed jack-o-lanterns, Disney Family has you covered. Click here for amazing Disney pumpkin templates! Costume Inspirations:I am admittedly not the most creative person. Click here for 20 Disney-inspired Halloween costumes you can make at home, complete with instructions. And if you click here, you can see some crafty costume accessories and masks. Crafts:Disney Family.com is loaded with...
The Disney Blog Hop: My Disney Halloween Pumpkin Creation
October 27, 2011 in All Posts, crafts, disney at home, disneyland, disneyland resort, halloween, holidays
Welcome to the Disney Blog Hop! If this is your first blog, welcome! If you’re a returning Disney blog hopper, I’m happy you’re back. This week’s theme is Halloween decorations! Recently I posted this video about how you can bring of bit of Disneyland Halloween magic into your home. Dave was so convincing in this video that I printed out one of the templates and attempted to create a Disneyland-inspired pumpkin. This is the craftiest thing I’ve done in about five years. Here’s what I came up with: Now on to the blog hop: • This blog hop is for...
(Almost) Wordless Wednesday: The Fun of Fall at the Disneyland Resort
in All Posts, disneyland, disneyland resort, frontierland, halloween, holidays, main street, photography
I took these pictures yesterday at Disneyland and just had to share. Enjoy!
Knott’s Berry Farm Camp Spooky Review
October 26, 2011 in All Posts, other so cal tourist attractions
Last weekend, we packed up the boys and met up with my parents to enjoy a fun day at Knott’s Berry Farm. This was our first Knott’s trip and we had an absolutely fantastic time! Knott’s Berry Farm is known to teens and adults for its Halloween Haunt, but what you may not know is that during the day, Knott’s is an outstanding place for families during the Halloween season with trick-or-treating throughout Camp Spooky (Camp Snoopy), crafts and a Halloween-themed show and parade. The Camp Spooky Halloween fun is included with park admission and is intended for children...