(c) Disney “You can learn a lot of things from the flowers, “For especially in the month of June, “There’s a wealth of happiness and romance, “All in the golden afternoon.” ~ All in the Golden Afternoon Disneyland has so much that’s unique about it–the architecture, the detailed storytelling, even the music. Perhaps one of the most often taken for granted is the landscaping. There are several articles that could be written about Disneyland’s plants and flowers (“Agrifuture” definitely needs its own), but today we’re going to look briefly at one specific flower: The Disneyland Rose. In 2001, the horticulture team...
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The Disneyland Resort has an amazing float that will be featured in this year’s Rose Parade. The float will be bringing the essence and beauty of Cars Land to the world on New Year’s Day and it will truly be a sight to behold.I had the honor of seeing the float before it was finished and think once you check out both of my posts on it, you will definitely tune in to see it!Click here for my first post and click here for my second post and behind-the-scenes video!
Cars Land Float in the 2013 Rose Parade: Behind the Scenes and Fun Facts
December 31, 2012 in All Posts
Are you ready for the Rose Parade? The Disneyland Resort Cars Land-themed float will be crossing the television cameras at 9a.m. PST on Tuesday, January 1 and you aren’t going to want to miss it. Yesterday, I had the honor of viewing the float in its final stages of completion and received a wonderful tour “behind the scenes” that I am thrilled to share with all of our readers!As mentioned in the video, there will be dancers, 45 animated pieces, and the beauty and grandeur of the Rose Parade that we all love. Before grabbing your coffee on the morning January 1,...
Only a few hours left to purchase discount ticket for the highly anticipated D23 Expo 2013. The expo will be held, once again, at the Anaheim Convention Center from August 9 – 11, 2013. As in years gone by, the expo brings the entire world of Disney under one roof by offering attendees unprecedented access to Disney films, television and theme parks as only D23: The Official Disney Fan Club can! More information and tickets are available at www.D23Expo.com.
The Rose Parade is a family tradition that I cherish and this year, the parade will be even better when the Disneyland Resort’s float makes its television debut while traveling down Colorado Blvd. in beautiful Pasadena, California. Today I had the honor and privilege to get a sneak peak at the float and all of its grandeur. The float, dubbed “Destination: Cars Land,” showcases the landmarks of Cars Land in a colorful re-creation of the roadside town of Radiator Springs. Shaped like the state of California, the 125-foot long float features flowing water, smoke-puffing baby tractors and 45 animated parts, including...
Salute to the Golden Horseshoe Revue coming to Disneyland Resort in January
December 29, 2012 in All Posts, entertainment, golden horseshoe, limited time magic
Courtesy of the Disney Parks Blog Today the Disney Parks Blog reported that “A Salute to the Golden Horseshoe Revue” will play for a limited time only, every Thursday through Monday, at the Golden Horseshoe from January 10 to February 4. “A Salute to the Golden Horseshoe Revue” is Inspired by the world-famous Frontierland show enjoyed by Walt Disney himself, will be an homage to those fun-filled, family-friendly musical variety shows of the past. Hosted by Miss Lily and her Saloon Girls, the show will bring together favorite song and dance numbers like “Hello, Everybody,” “A Good Man Is Hard to Find,” “Belly...
If you live in Southern California, you’ve probably seen the commercials for the new Disney On Ice Show and if your kids haven’t talked you into tickets yet, it’s not too late to join in the royal celebration with Rapunzel, Tiana and Cinderella at Disney On Ice’s new show Dare to Dream. The show takes audiences on a journey in which they relive memorable moments from Tangled, The Princess and the Frog and Cinderella as a cast of world-class skaters brings the romance, humor and adventure of the films to life in this contemporary skating spectacular. Combining the stories...
Top 5 Best Activities for Toddlers & Preschoolers at the Disneyland Resort
December 21, 2012 in All Posts, babies & toddlers
There’s nothing better than celebrating Christmas with our kids and the memories are pretty darn sweet when they are toddlers and preschool age. Children this age are enchanted by all of the magic around them even when it is not Christmas. When you add in Santa and a bit of Disney pixie dust, kids are in down-right fantasy! If you will be heading to the Disneyland Resort this holiday season with your little ones, here’s my must-do picks: “it’s a small world” Holiday 1. Christmas Fantasy Parade and “it’s a small world” Holiday: I am lumping these two Disneyland...
Disneyland Resort Holiday Round-up: My favorites and what you’re missing this holiday season!
December 19, 2012 in All Posts, buena vista street, Cars Land, characters, christmas, decor, disney california adventure, disneyland, holidays, interview, video
Still haven’t visited the Disneyland Resort this holiday season?! There are so many fun things to do–each of which providing families with opportunities to create special memories to last a lifetime. If you haven’t been yet, here’s what you‘re missing: My kiddos in Frontierland. I have three boys ages 7, 5 and 2, and love spending this time of year with them at the Resort.While there are many wonderful things in the Resort this time of year, I have my favorites. Their simple and my family’s traditions. In fact, my yearly November visits are required to kick off the...
Fun Fact Friday: A Collection of Disneyland Christmas Facts
December 14, 2012 in All Posts, christmas, disneyland, fun facts, holidays, Randy, Tips & Tricks for Families
Right in the middle of the holiday season, here are some fun facts about Disneyland at Christmastime. There are 2,365 ornaments on the Christmas tree on Main Street, U.S.A. and 79,000 ornaments all throughout Main Street. Carolers first appeared at Disneyland during its very first Christmas, December of 1955. A group of 12 Dickens Carolers (from the University of Southern California), performed throughout the park. The first evening Candlelight Processional was held in December of 1958, a choir proceeding down Main Street to the Central Plaza (also known as the Central Hub, where the Partners Statue is today). They performed a full...