Top 5 Reasons to Visit Disneyland before October 31
October 29, 2012 in All Posts, disneyland, disneyland resort, frontierland, halloween, holidays, home decor
It’s almost Halloween and if you haven’t visited Disneyland to experience all of the fabulous Halloween offerings, you have through Wednesday to get in on the action! For those of you thinking about a visit tomorrow or Wednesday or are considering a Halloween visit next year, here is the official unofficial list of the top five reasons to plan a visit to Disneyland for Halloween time. The list was complied using very unscientific data from Babes In Disneyland readers on our Facebook fan page and our own unbiased opinions.1. Decorations The one thing Disneyland fans love the most is...
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Merchandise Monday: New Vinylmation Releases and Limited-Time Art Opportunities
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Five new Vinylmation figures debuted at D Street in the Downtown Disney District last week! The Park Series #11 Vinylmation, titled Grizzly Peak, California Adventure Park—2001, by Casey Jones, is a 9-inch Vinylmation figure. It has an edition size of 800 and retails for $44.95 plus tax. The Toy Story Mania Vinylmation collection, designed by artists from Tokyo Disney Resort, was also released at D Street. The series includes four 3-inch figures modeled after Andy’s crayon drawings of The Little Green Men, Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear. Each open edition figure retails for $12.95 plus tax. Three more Vinylmation...
Disneyland’s Candlelight Procession Announced With Extra Nights Added for 2012
October 28, 2012 in All Posts
Photo courtesy of The Daily Disney blog. This year, the Disneyland Resort has extended its annual Candlelight Procession from two nights to 20 nights with only the two first nights of the event being by invitation only. The Candlelight Procession is held in Disneyland’s Town Square, and started in 1958 by Walt Disney as Disneyland’s annual Christmas card to special invited guests and park guests lucky enough to grab a spot along the outskirts of Main Street hours before the show began. The Candlelight Procession is tough to put into words. It features approximately 600 singers–including Disneyland Cast Members...
On October 23, 2012, DisneyToon Studios released the fourth installment of their popular straight to DVD animated film series based on the Disney Fairies franchise, starring the mischievous, and lovable, Tinker Bell. This time, Tink ventures into the forbidden world and discovers a Frost Fairy named Periwinkle, who shares some remarkably familiar traits with our Tinker-Talented Fairy. Disney’s Secret Of The Wings introduces fans of this beloved series to their newest Fairy – Periwinkle (voiced by Lucy Hale), who has a talent for creating frost and winter wonderlands whenever and wherever she desires. To celebrate the release of this...
Fun Fact Friday: 5 Submarine Voyage Fast Facts
October 26, 2012 in All Posts, disneyland, disneyland resort, fun facts, Randy, submarine voyage, Tips & Tricks for Families, Top 5
Whether you loved the original Submarine Voyage or can’t wait to find Nemo in the current version, here are 5 things you may not know about this classic attraction. 1. When the Submarine Voyage debuted in the summer of 1959, it was one of the first “E-Ticket attractions”. Until that time, the Disneyland ticket books only went up to “D” tickets. When this new ticket was introduced, there were 14 attractions that warrentd the coveted E ticket. Of course, four of those were the four stops of the Santa Fe & Disneyland Railroad. Of the other 10, seven were...
Disney at Home: Mickey Mouse Caramel Apples
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Caramel apples are a Disneyland Resort favorite for guests of all ages. They are available at the Candy Palace and Pooh Corner at Disneyland, Trolley Treats in Disney California Adventure and Marceline’s in Downtown Disney. Being such a fan of these delicious sweet treats, I thought it would be fun (and yummy) to make them at home. After searching the Internet, I settled on adapting a recipe from the Disney Insider. Ingredients Granny Smith apples (I used small ones) 15 oz of soft caramel candies for every four apples dipping chocolate (around 16 oz or more for every four apples)...
CHOC Walk in the Park 2012: Walking for Ryan
October 25, 2012 in All Posts, CHOC, disney california adventure, disneyland, downtown disney
Thousands of CHOC Walk participants make their way into California Adventure Park. On Oct. 14, over 14,000 people flocked to the Disneyland Resort for the 22nd Annual CHOC Walk in the Park benefiting CHOC Children’s. Every dollar raised by walkers will support the care, services, research and education that CHOC provides patients and their families. In addition, CHOC is preparing to open its new patient tower this coming spring to expand services and ensure that every child in need receives the care they desperately need, regardless of their family’s ability to pay. Jen, Dave and Ryan Aprea with Shannon,one of Ryan’s nurses...
No visit to Paris could be complete without a visit to the Disneyland Paris Resort, which includes two parks, several Disney hotels, and plenty of fun for your entire Disney-loving family. Not only is Disneyland Paris celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, I visited the parks as they were decked out in Halloween décor. A festive sight to behold! In the next few weeks, stay tuned here on the Babes in Disneyland blog as I share my photos, highlights, tips, and tricks for making your very own memorable Disneyland Paris experience. Crossing Disneyland Paris off my list, I...
Moms, Boys, Bathrooms and Disneyland
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Two of my little guys several years agoin the Tiki Room restroom. Until about a year and a half ago, my oldest son Aidan, now 7, never thought twice about coming with me into the women’s restroom while out in public. We went through stages and if you are a mom, you’ve been through them too. When he was little, I would corral all three of my kids in the disabled-guest or companion restroom. As Aidan has gotten older, he would accompany me into the restroom and I would wait for him outside the stall while keeping an eye...
“Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Jake Saves Bucky” DVD Review
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Since its television premiere, Jake and the Never Land Pirates has been a staple in our home. With three boys, there’s more “Yo ho, let’s go!” and swashbuckling in our midst than you can shake a sword at.On October 16, the “Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Jake Saves Bucky” DVD Combo Pack Set hit retailers and my kiddos have been having a blast with Jake and his crew’s full-length adventure ever since. According to the Never Land Pirate Code, Jake and his crew must race Bucky against the Jolly Roger and Captain Hook. If Bucky doesn’t win, he...