(Almost) Wordless Wednesday: Kilimanjaro Safari at Disney’s Animal Kingdom #disneysmmoms
May 22, 2013 in All Posts, walt disney world
I didn’t know what to expect at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Walt Disney World when I first visited three years ago. As a “Disneylander,” I couldn’t begin to figure out what a Disney animal park would be like. Happily, I discovered what is now one of my favorite Disney attractions of all time: Kilimanjaro Safari. This attraction takes guests into realistic Asian and African ecosystems for up close looks at animals in their natural habitats. For today’s Wordless Wednesday, I wanted to share some of my favorites from the the safari I went on with my family.
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Fujifilm FinePix HS50 Digital Camera Review. Hint – It Failed!!!
May 21, 2013 in All Posts, product review
Way back (about a week ago) whenI was still in love with my FujifilmFinePix HS50 digital camera. In expectation of our family’s trip to Walt Disney World for the Disney Social Media Moms conference, I splurged and bought myself a new “big girl” camera for the trip. I took a lot of time searching for just the right camera. I wanted something with incredible zoom, HD video capabilities and the ability to plug in an external microphone for the times I want to shoot video in noisy locations at Disneyland. When I stumbled upon the Fujifilm FinePix HS50 digital...
My thoughts on the disabled tour guide scandal and guest assistance pass abuse.
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I’m not really sure where to begin with this post, so I’m warning you now that I am stepping up to my soap box and I’m going to let loose.While I was in Walt Disney World last week, I received several messages from friends and fans for me to comment on and discuss the news that families of a certain stature feel that it is their right as “the 1%” to see Disney Parks without waiting in line. To accomplish this, they are booking private (non-Disney) guides with disabilities who get guest assistance passes that allow the families to...
Big Social Media News for the Disneyland Resort
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Yesterday the Disneyland Resort made some pretty big announcements for all of us social media junkies! Disneyland Annual Passholders now have their own Twitter service: @DisneylandAP. This new Twitter service hosted by the Disneyland Resort social media team will now bring Disneyland Passholders the latest and greatest AP news. Although not new to the social media scene, there is a Disneyland Annual Passholder Facebook located at https://www.facebook.com/DisneylandPassholders. The Disneyland Resort also announce yesterday that it has launched an Instagram account! And what’s even better? The photos featured in Disneyland’s Instagram feed will all be sourced from fans! Given the...
In the last week, there’s been a lot of talk about Merida–first with her coronation into Disney’s royal court of princesses at Cinderella’s Castle in Walt Disney World a week ago Saturday and then the creator of Merida came out in protest of Disney’s “makeover” of Merida. I’ve always considered myself a girly girl and love all things princess, but in all honesty, as a mother of three boys, all things princess are typically not on my radar. These Merida issues have given me food for thought and here’s what I think on the matter. I’m not looking for...
Limited Time Magic Weekly Update (May 20, 2013)
May 20, 2013 in All Posts, disney california adventure, disneyland, limited time magic, vy
There have been many smaller Limited Time Magic offerings the past few weeks at the Parks, but the one causing the most buzz is the Monstrous Summer event, where Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, and Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom will be open a consecutive 24 hours straight! As mentioned last month, the Monstrous Summer Kick-Off will have all three parks open will stay open from 6 a.m., May 24 to 6 a.m., May 25, 2013, local time* marking the beginning of a summer of fun inspired by the upcoming Disney•Pixar comedy adventure Monsters University. Annual Passholders: There is a...
“Doc McStuffins: Time for Your Check Up” DVD Review & Giveaway
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Watching Disney Junior grow and change over the years has been quite exciting. My kiddos and I have gotten so much joy out of and each new show and keep coming back for more. One of the newest Disney Junior animated series, “Doc McStuffins,” has my three–year–old hooked. The show plays right to one of her favorite things: her love—well obsession really–for stuffed animals. It’s quite entertaining, and I especially appreciate the message of caring and compassion for others that is woven into each episode. “Doc McStuffins” is the number one cable TV series for kids ages 2-5. It...
With my gal Minnie and Connorat Disney Social Media Momsparty at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Planning a Walt Disney World vacation can be as stressful and exciting as the trip itself. Between picking the right resorts to deciding which parks to visit on which days it can get downright stressful. Then there’s the packing. Oh, the packing! When you throw the wants and needs of everyone in the family into the mix, putting together your family’s ideal (and that’s ideal, not perfect) trip can be tough.When it comes to Walt Disney World planning, most families start planning a good six...
Top 5 Hidden MUST-DOS at New Fantasyland in Walt Disney World
May 10, 2013 in All Posts, fantasyland, walt disney world
Last summer, families took their road trips to Disney’s California Adventure for a first spin around the brand spanking-new Cars Land; they had waited five long years for its production, and it proved so worth the assembly time! When school break begins this year, the focus will no doubt be on a different park on a far away coast. Summer 2013 will see a rush to the new Walt Disney World wonderment; New Fantasyland. In the three years since its announcement, this sizable Magic Kingdom expansion (growing from 10 acres to 21 acres) has captivated both imaginations and dreams. Much...
Fun Fact Friday: A Multitude of Facts About “it’s a small world”
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I’ve shared with you briefly in a previous Fun Fact Friday about the Sherman Brothers writing the theme song for it’s a small world. (By the way, the answer to the “For you to discover” question in that post is that the title song was first composed as a ballad. Walt Disney suggested they pick up the tempo, and so we have the song in its present form.) Here are a few other fun facts about this signature Disney attraction. 1. Walt Disney dedicated it’s a small world at Disneyland on May 28, 1966. He invited children from around the...