“Small World” Themed Girl’s Room
October 3, 2012 in "it's a small world", All Posts, disney at home, home decor, Jessica
I loudly and proudly love Disney, but I prefer it in a more subtle way in my home decor. As I was moving my son Liam out of the nursery and into his new “Cars” themed room, I was thinking about how I would decorate my, soon-to-arrive, baby daughter’s room. I had found some fabric for Carolina’s baby quilt that I loved, which happened to have birds. I don’t love birds, but figured it would have to be the theme of the room. But then, we visited Disneyland while I was pregnant last summer, and my husband and I saw...
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Terrific Tip Tuesday: Turtle Talk with Crush
October 2, 2012 in All Posts, Animation Academy, Hollywood Pictures Backlot, Tips & Tricks for Families, turtle talk with crush
Turtle Talk with Crush is a fantastical interactive attraction featuring our favorite wave-riding turtle, Crush from the Disney-Pixar film “Finding Nemo.” The attraction is located inside the Animation Building in Hollywood Land in Disney California Adventure. The adventure begins when a Cast Member enters the animation courtyard and leads the audience into a theater equipped with a magic window into the ocean. Once inside, guests can sit back and enjoy the magic as they have a live, unrehearsed and in-depth chat with Crush. His dialogue and motions are specific to each session and audience members who are selected to...
Mickey’s Halloween Party GIVEAWAY + Information and tips for families with young children.
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Last Friday night, my family and I attended Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland. As you have read in my previous posts “teasing” this special event, it is a separate-ticket event that brings the magic and fun of Halloween to life in a way that can only be produced by Disney Parks. If you and your family have been thinking about purchasing tickets for Mickey’s Halloween Party but aren’t quite sure if it’s for you, I’ve put together these Q&A’s to help make the decision easier!What is Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland?Mickey’s Halloween Party is a separate-ticket event that has become a...
Merchandise Monday: New Pins to Haunt the Disneyland Resort
October 1, 2012 in All Posts, disneyland resort, merchandise, shopping tips
It’s no secret that around our house pin trading is a favorite Disney hobby, to put it mildly. Over the past few years we’ve made many memories while pin trading in the parks, and keeping up with the latest pin releases from home is a way to maintain the excitement even when we’re not visiting the resort. I’m really excited about some “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” and Haunted Mansion Holiday attraction-inspired pins releasing in the next couple weeks at the Disneyland Resort! The first set of limited edition pins, titled “What’s This?” each have a hidden surprise...
Disney has announced that the Peter Pan Diamond Edition DVD, Blu-ray and digital copy will be going on sale in the near future. Once I have been able to confirm the date of the release, I will update this post and announce it on Facebook and Twitter.Until then, check out the trailer for the DVD. If you are a fan of all things Never Land, I know you are just as excited to get this on Blu-ray as I am!!!
Fun Fact Friday: Who is that on the Golden Horseshoe?
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If you’ve ever been in the Golden Horseshoe Saloon, you may have seen these two characters depicted on the windows in front of you as you walked in. But who are they? If you grew up watching Walt Disney Animated Features, or if you’ve got a special love for the 1940’s films, they may look familiar to you. The 1948 animated feature Melody Time is one of the “package films”. These movies are a collection of two or more shorter features into a single release. Other examples you may recognize are Make Mine Music, Fun and Fancy Free, and The...
As my family and I prepare our costumes and game plan for attending the first night of Mickey’s Halloween Party this Friday, I thought I would share a few of our pictures from last year.If you would like more information on Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland, click here to learn more!
This holiday season, prepare to be scared — in 3D! On December 19, return to Monstropolis with Sulley and Mike on their mission to save Boo and get her back through her closet door. Escape to theaters this December to see Monsters, Inc. in 3D for the first time. Eye can hardly wait! Frightful film facts: “Monsters, Inc.,” originally released on November 2, 2001, was the highest grossing animated film at the global box office in 2001. After 15 previous Academy Award® nominations, Randy Newman finally won his first Oscar® for the “Monsters, Inc.” original song “If I Didn’t Have...
Disney Interactive has launched Disney Fairies Fashion Boutique for iOS. The new mobile app brings the popular fashion collections from Disney’s Pixie Hollow virtual world, along with hundreds of new Fairy designs, into a gaming experience for fashion enthusiasts and Disney Fairies fans alike. Available as a free download with in-app purchases, the game gives players of all ages the opportunity to run their own trendy boutique, design hundreds of Fairy outfits and accessories and interact with famous Fairies like Tinker Bell and her friends. With one touch, the game seamlessly connects to the 25 million pixie players...
Merchandise Monday: Artist In Residence Program
September 24, 2012 in All Posts, disneyland resort, merchandise, shopping tips
Boombox Mickey MouseDesigned by: Kenny GironPrice: $35Location: WonderGround Gallery I recently discovered one of Disney’s best kept secrets and a unique way to commemorate a Disneyland Resort visit—the Artist In Residence program. Talented artists capture the essence of beloved Disney characters daily right before guests’ eyes at select locations throughout the resort, and every month different sketches are available for purchase. You can find these exclusive creations at Off the Page, Disneyana Shop, The Disney Gallery and WonderGround Gallery. WonderGround Gallery debuted just a few months ago in Downtown Disney. WonderGround Gallery is a contemporary space in Downtown Disney...