Top 5 Places to Take a Family Holiday Photo in Disney California Adventure Park
December 14, 2012 in All Posts, christmas, disney california adventure, holidays, photography
If you’re planning a trip to Disney California Adventure this holiday season, there are several amazing holiday photo opportunities throughout the Park. Most of the locations are staffed with a Disney PhotoPass Cast Member who will not only use their own Disney cameras to take pictures that you can purchase on site or online, but they will also use your own personal camera to capture the same photos for no additional charge. Be sure to take advantage of this opportunity and stop by at least one of these locations on your next trip! One particularly festive photo opportunity is the Buena Vista...
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2013 is just around the corner and so it Limited Time Magic. Check out our exclusive video!
December 13, 2012 in All Posts, disney california adventure, disneyland, interview, limited time magic, video
Limited Time Magic was originally announcedin Times Square along side a beautifulice castle. Can you believe 2012 is almost over? It seems like only yesterday we were ringing in the New Year, anticipating what would be in store for all of us in the reimagined Disney California Adventure Park.2013 is shaping up to be another year of surprises and excitement at the Disneyland Resort with the addition of the Fantasy Faire (click here to read all about the Fantasy Faire) and the big, big announcement of Limited Time Magic.I recently had the opportunity to learn more about what Resort...
Rev up your glue gun and get ready to decorate like a car!
in All Posts, Cars Land, disney at home, disney california adventure, home decor, interview, video
Cars Land is so incredibly awesome this time of year! Those cars really outdid themselves in the creativity department. Their human friend, Dave Caranci (the decorating guru behind the decor at Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, the Disney Cruise Line and Aulani), has come up with some fun ways to bring the magic of Cars Land home for the holidays. I love these ideas because they are a really cute way to decorate a boy’s bedroom for Christmas and a fun way to get boys interested in creating holiday decorations that aren’t teddy bears and angels. If you are inspired...
Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Wedding Cinderella and Prince Charming
in All Posts, disneyland, girls, Kendra, princess
My three year old daughter couldn’t be more of a Disney princess fan. She loves all things princess including: the stories, movies, costumes, and dolls. Emma received her first TollyTots My First Disney Princess dolls- Belle and Snow White for her birthday, and she’s been hooked since. While TollyTots is a brand name you may not know because we all more often seek out that Disney branding, we’ve found their dolls to be durable, easy to clean, high quality, and adorable. Each doll looks as if she would were she a toddler; with clothes and accessories that are age-appropriate...
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Holiday Gift Guide: Kushies Zolo Stacrobats AND 2 Red Hens Toy Nanny
December 12, 2012 in All Posts, babies & toddlers, giveaways, Jessica, product review, Travel Tips
Traveling with kids is always an adventure and part of making the adventure happier for everyone is making sure to bring toys that make the kids happy and the life easier for mom and dad. I had the chance to check out two very neat baby items that would make a great holiday gift for anyone with babies or small children–especially those of us on the go. The first gift is a set of Stacrobats, there are 5 magnetic figures and 3 magnetic balls in the set, even the case that they come in is magnetic so you...
The “skinny” on all of the sweet holiday treats at the Disneyland Resort + how to make your own candy apples!
in All Posts, candy palace, dining, disney california adventure, disneyland, interview, trolley treats, video
The decorations and entertainment at the Disneyland Resort are paralleled this time of year but it may just be the special sweet treats offered during the holidays that leave the most lasting impression on the senses. Just like at Halloween Time, the Disney food geniuses pull out all the stops in order to create imaginative, delicious sweet treats that leave kids and adults with their mouths watering for more. I recently got to go behind the scenes to the Trolley Treats candy kitchen inside Disney California Adventure to get the “skinny” on all of the special treats being created...
Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Poketo Winnie the Pooh Wallet
December 5, 2012 in All Posts, Big Kids, disney dollars, holiday gift guide
I love artistic renderings of classic Disney characters. So, I am thrilled that innovative art store Poketo has collaborated with Disney to create a collection of five limited edition artist-designed wallets.Each wallet features an artistic and modern rendering of Winnie the Pooh and his friends as you’ve never seen them. For the collaboration, artists at Poketo strived to evoke Pooh’s loveable, adventurous and joyful nature, while keeping a modern and durable design. For this year’s Holiday Gift Guide, I recommend Poketo’s “The Hundred Acre Wood” wallet, which comes with a collectable matching button. Because the wallet is made of a...
Fajita Flavored Doritos, anyone? It’s the last installment of the Disneyland Paris Resort series and what better way to end it than with a round-up of all the delicious food you can purchase at the Parks? Dining in Disneyland Paris can be expensive, but there are prix fixe menus and lots of outdoor vending carts that offer hearty snacks to whet your appetite in between meals. Hope you’re not hungry right now – these photos are sure to make your mouth water! Making Reservations There are many fine dining restaurants that require a reservation, which can easily be made...
Merchandise Monday: This Month’s AP Exclusive Glass
in All Posts, Melanie, merchandise, shopping tips
As you may know, I was a Cast Member for almost three years. Since leaving Disneyland in October, I’ve missed it every day and hated that I couldn’t just walk in the gates on a whim. Thanks to a generous pre-Christmas gift though, I now can! That’s right, I have once again joined the world of Annual Passholders and look forward to what feels like a new experience — especially the exclusive merchandise! I am especially excited for this month’s Commemorative Collection Double Old Fashioned Gift set, available for $13.95 with a valid Annual Pass and purchase of $40...