I’ve been looking forward to playing Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two ever since it was announced. With its addition of 2-player mode (including a playable Oswald the Lucky Rabbit), references and connections from Disney’s past, and a hopefully-improved camera control, this game had my hopes set very high.I had the opportunity to play a review copy of the game (provided by Disney) for the Nintendo Wii over the last couple of days, and it’s an excellent step up from the original Epic Mickey game, and has been quite enjoyable for me to play. Depending on what kind of...
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Fun Fact Friday: The Gift of a Stump?
November 30, 2012 in All Posts, disneyland, fun facts, Randy, walt disney
As we enter this season of gift-giving, I thought it might be fun today to look at a very unique gift that has a home inside Disneyland Park.If you’ve walked through Frontierland on your way to New Orleans Square, you’ve passed the oldest thing in Disneyland. But have you ever noticed it, or taken a close look at it?This petrified tree stump is one of those fascinating Disneyland legends where there are conflicting stories, each probably having pieces of what really happened. The stories all agree that it was a gift from Walt Disney to his wife Lillian for...
Saving vs. Splurging on FOOD in Disney California Adventure
November 29, 2012 in All Posts, disney california adventure, Jessica, restaurant tips, Tips & Tricks for Families
Whether your vacation budget calls for you to save, allows you to splurge, or maybe some of both – here are the best places in California Adventure to find what you’re looking for at breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Now this isn’t a post for guests who like to bring their food from home–this is for those who want to buy but want to know their options. Here we go! Breakfast SAVE: Flo’s V8 Cafe. Mmm, scrambled eggs with bacon and potatoes, a breakfast chicken tamale, or brioche french toast with salted caramel sauce – so tasty and comparably priced to...
As mentioned in the first post of the Babes In Disneyland Holiday Gift Guide, when we set out to bring our readers fun products we thought they would like, we knew we were going to stretch beyond the Disney realm to bring you the things that we love. As mentioned in my post on Disney digital books, I used to be a teacher/reading specialist and because of this, a few of our posts in this series will center around things I think promote literacy for all ages.My oldest son Aidan is a natural reader. Having spent most of my...
Thanks for the Disneyland memories, Larry Hagman
November 28, 2012 in All Posts, disneyland, guided tours, personal
Photo courtesy of LarryHagman.com Last week, actor Larry Hagman passed away. After a celebrity passes away, the media loves to talk about them–talk about their perfectionism or lack there of, their wealth and their personal life. Well, here’s my brief tribute.Back when I was a Disneyland Tour Guide in the 1990s, I had the privilege of serving as Larry Hagman’s VIP tour guide. Life as a VIP hostess can be very interesting and many former guides will tell you that it is not uncommon to encounter less than gracious VIP guests. It’s sad but true. While this is not...
(Almost) Wordless Wednesday:Christmas in Cars Land
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Fasten your seat belt for a turbo charged photo tour of the amazing Cars Land Christmas decor on this Wordless Wednesday. Snowy the Snow Car Cars Land Billboard- an excellent photo opportunity One of a kind car angel on top of Fillmore’s tree Mater’s Tire Tree Santa Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree Sarge’s Christmas Tree Thousands of cones decorate the Cozy Cone Motel Flo’s Motor Oil Can Tree Town Hall Hubcap Tree Radiator Springs Founder Stanley is decorated with a Santa hat Click here and here for more Cars Land holiday decor details and a behind-the-scenes video. Get your kicks on Route 66 this...
Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Cinderella II & III: 2 Movie Collection Review
November 27, 2012 in All Posts, girls, holiday gift guide, movies
If you’ve ever wondered what life was like for Cinderella after the wedding, or simply cannot get enough of the princess stories- the fairytale continues with Cinderella II: Dreams Come True and Cinderella III: A Twist in Time. The two movie collection is available in a Blu-ray/ DVD Combo pack for the first time and allows viewers the opportunity to revisit some of the most beloved characters from the original movie including: Cinderella, Fairy Godmother, and the adorable mice Gus and Jaq. Cinderella II: Dreams Come True is comprised of three short stories all with a central theme: be...
The Disneyland Paris Resort has many different experiences for all ages, so there is no shortage of entertainment when you’re visiting the Disneyland Park or Walt Disney Studios. This post is dedicated to pointing out some really great experiences to check out when visiting either park, whether you have young children, you’re a thrill seeker, or you’re visiting the Parks with your special someone. Here’s a round-up! For Young Children At the Disneyland Park, there are many familiar attractions at Disneyland Paris that are great for young children: It’s a Small World, Peter Pan’s Flight, The Mad Hatter’s Tea...
Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Disney Baby Mickey & Minnie Onesie Sets Review & Giveaway
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Welcome to the Babes In Disneyland Holiday Gift Guide! For the next three weeks, we’ll be featuring great holiday gifts for the entire family that you will definitely want to include on your shopping list. All of the products have been reviewed by the Babes In Disneyland team and we are thrilled to bring readers our honest opinions on how they fit into your Disney-lovin’ life. I am excited to start off the 2012 gift guide with products from Disney Baby. Disney Baby products can be found at retailers nationwide but perhaps the most unique and special items can...
Remember those Disney read-along books on cassette (or in my case, on vinyl) back when you were a kid? I loved them! When my mom was cleaning house or busy doing something, I could turn one on and become immersed in a book, long before I could read it to myself. When my youngest son was born, I searched high and low for read-along Disney books and found a limited collection at a second-hand children’s shop. Having three boys, the books (and cassettes) wore out quickly.In today’s day of technology goodies, Disney Digital books fulfill what we remember as read-alongs...