Disney Channel and Disney XD announces auditions for kids in Texas. Does your kid have star power?
July 20, 2013 in All Posts, disney channel
Disney Channel and Disney XD announce this year’s annual open call auditions will take place SATURDAY, JULY 27 and SUNDAY, JULY 28 in San Antonio, Texas. The search for new talent ages 10-17 is part of Disney Channel’s and Disney XD’s ongoing initiative to find cast and develop diverse young actors, singers and dancers for series and movies produced for the kid- and family-targeted channels. The open casting call auditions will be held on Saturday, July 27 for last names beginning with A-M and Sunday, July 28 for last names beginning with N-Z from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m....
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To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Disney VoluntEARS program, Disney Citizenship invites fans and families to give back to their communities as “honorary” VoluntEARS for the day at the D23 Expo. The Ultimate Disney Fan Event takes places August 9 – 11 at theAnaheim Convention Center. “Honorary” VoluntEARS will work alongside Disney employees and nonprofits, including Feeding America, the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, Inside the Outdoors, First Book and local Boys & Girls Clubs on one of three service projects: · Create healthy snack packs for a local food bank: Fans will pack healthy snack bags for kids and families in Los Angeles County....
Fun Fact Friday: The Roastie-Tostie Guys
July 19, 2013 in All Posts, disney california adventure, disneyland, disneyland resort, fun facts, Randy, Tips & Tricks for Families
Have you seen this little guy or his friends around Disneyland? If you’ve ever bought a snack from one of the popcorn carts, then you may have. These whimsical figures are called Popcorn Animation Dolls, or “Roastie-Toasties,” as they’re called in the book Imagineering: A Behind the Scenes Look at Making MORE Magic Real. Roastie-Toasties have been a part of Disneyland as far back as 1955, but their origins go back at least to C. Cretors & Company in the late 1800’s. They were called Toasty Roasty Men, and decorated the steam engines on peanut roasting machines. When they debuted at...
Happy Birthday, Disneyland! I love ya like a family member.
July 17, 2013 in All Posts, disneyland, personal
My son Aidan with Minnie Mouse. Dear Disneyland,Happy Birthday! Congratulations on 58 years of bringing joy and inspiration to guests from all over the world. As a child, I loved you because you were a mystical place we visited once every couple of years or so. To me, you were the place where my Disney dreams were reality–the best place in the entire world. I would see your phone number in my mom’s phone book and would call the information line when she wasn’t looking, thrilled to just be talking to someone at Disneyland–never knowing that one day I would...
Top 5: Spots to Sit & Rest in California Adventure
July 15, 2013 in All Posts, disney california adventure, Jessica, Tips & Tricks for Families, Top 5
I’ve mentioned before that taking little (or big) breaks throughout a long day at the Disney Parks can really make a difference in how you feel, and your energy level throughout the day. I shared some great places to go if you want to give your feet a rest at Disneyland, and now it’s California Adventure’s turn. We both get re-energized, chilling by the front gate. 1. The Front Entrance. Directly in front of the gates, just inside the park – there are some beautifully tiled benches in the shade, and many more benches up and down Buena Vista...
Halloween Time 2013 at the Disneyland Resort – It’s closer than you think!
July 13, 2013 in All Posts, disneyland resort, halloween, legacy annual pass
While basking in the hot July sun, it’s hard to start thinking about Halloween, but it’s closer than you think…at the Disneyland Resort, anyway. The Halloween season kicks on Friday, September 13 with special Limited Time Magic to celebrate the 13th year of Haunted Mansion Holiday and Friday the 13th! That’s only two months from today! I know I’ll be there and I hope you will too.If you are thinking about planning a Halloween time trip to the Disneyland Resort, those no time like the present to get going! Here’s a great post with lots of tips for planning...
Throwback Thursday: The Carpenters at Disneyland in 1975
July 12, 2013 in All Posts, disneyland, fun facts
I saw this video today and just had to share; its The Carpenters singing “Mr. Postman” at Disneyland in 1975. This is classic and a great trip back in time to see Disneyland 38 years ago. In all honesty, however, I just don’t get it. What does the song have to do with Disneyland?!
This is the movie that every Walt Disney, Mary Poppins and/or Disneyland fan has been waiting for and finally, here it is: the trailer for Saving Mr. Banks. Here’s the lowdown on the film straight from the folks at Disney: When Walt Disney’s daughters begged him to make a movie of their favorite book, P.L. Travers’ “Mary Poppins,” he made them a promise—one that he didn’t realize would take 20 years to keep. In his quest to obtain the rights, Walt comes up against a curmudgeonly, uncompromising writer who has absolutely no intention of letting her beloved magical...
Ask the Disney Experts: Favorite Disneyland Spot to Rest
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We are starting a new column called Writer Round-Up, where we will ask all of the writers and contributors for the Babes in Disneyland blog to share their own opinions and answers on a specific Disneyland Resort topic. As a follow-up to our Top 5 post from last week, each writer was asked what his or her favorite place is in Disneyland to sit or take a rest… without further ado – here we go for our first Writer Round-Up! “My favorite spot to take a break from the hustle and bustle of Disneyland Park is on the benches...
Almost Wordless Wednesday: The Many Faces of Cruella de Vil
July 10, 2013 in All Posts, characters, disneyland, photography
I’ve been on a veritable character roller coaster with Emma, my youngest, for as long as I can remember. When she was a baby Emma loved the characters but by the time she turned one meeting and taking photos with the characters was a no go. As time has gone on however, Emma has gotten much more adventurous and has been excited to expand their character meet-and-greet horizons. We’ve seen Cruella de Vil sauntering down Main Street many times over the years, but only from a distance as both of my kids were well, to be honest, a bit scared of her. Her wild...