When I was a little girl, I was in love with the Disney princesses. My friends and I were always digging through our moms’ closets looking for something…anything…that we could dress up in that remotely transformed us into princess. Today’s little girls have everything princess at their finger tips, and I admit, I’m a little envious. From shoes to shirts to dress-up clothes and more, girls of every age and nurture their inner princess. While I don’t have little girls of my own, that doesn’t mean that I don’t stay “in the know” about the latest and greatest in...
Great princess merchandise for fans of all ages + a giveaway for Facebook and Twitter fans!
September 20, 2012 in All Posts, disney store, giveaways, merchandise, princess
When I was a little girl, I was in love with the Disney princesses. My friends and I were always digging through our moms’ closets looking for something…anything…that we could dress up in that remotely transformed us into princess. Today’s little girls have everything princess at their finger tips, and I admit, I’m a little envious. From shoes to shirts to dress-up clothes and more, girls of every age and nurture their inner princess. While I don’t have little girls of my own, that doesn’t mean that I don’t stay “in the know” about the latest and greatest in...
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La Brea Bakery at Downtown Disney Anaheim
September 19, 2012 in All Posts, dining, downtown disney, restaurant tips, Tips & Tricks for Families, vy
If you’re looking for soups, sandwiches, salads, and baked goods during your visit to the Downtown Disney District in Anaheim, La Brea Bakery is an excellent choice with plenty of seating options and menu items – including breakfast! The restaurant & café is situated at the far end of the Downtown Disney District adjacent to the security line that leads to the Disneyland Parks. La Brea Bakery recently underwent a renovation and reopened on June 1, 2012, with two sides: a full-service café known as the “La Brea Bakery Café ” and a quick-service café known as the “La...
Today Disney announced that it has begun production on the movie many of us have been waiting for: “Saving Mr. Banks.” The film is the account of Walt Disney’s twenty-year pursuit of the film rights to P.L. Travers’ popular novel, Mary Poppins, and the testy partnership the upbeat filmmaker develops with the uptight author during the project’s pre-production in 1961. Two-time Academy Award®-winner Tom Hanks (“Philadelphia,” “Forrest Gump”) will take on the role of Walt Disney. This is the first time Walt Disney will be depicted in a dramatic film alongside fellow double Oscar®-winner Emma Thompson (“Howard’s End,” “Sense and...
(Almost) Wordless Wednesday: The Newport Suite at the Paradise Pier Hotel
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I’ve experienced almost everything at the Disneyland Resort. Almost everything. I have never stayed at the Paradise Pier Hotel, one of the three Disneyland Resort-owned hotel properties. Lucky for me, my friends Matt and Tessa love this hotel and have stayed there several times in the last few months. with their darling son Parker. On a recent trip, they checked in at the front desk and were told they would receive a text with their room number when their room was ready. After receiving the text with their room number, they returned to the hotel and simply couldn’t believe their...
Terrific Tip Tuesday: Jumpin’ Jellyfish – The perfect thrill ride introduction
September 18, 2012 in All Posts, disney california adventure, jumpin jellyfish, paradise pier, Tips & Tricks for Families
Jumpin’ Jellyfish is a kid-friendly ride that is located on Paradise Pier close to Ariel’s Under Sea Adventure. Guests are seated on a “bench” beneath brightly colored jellyfish and are launched 40 feet into the air. The jellyfish “jump”at different intervals from twelve different launch pads. Each jellyfish holds two jumpers. There is a height requirement of 40 inches or taller. Although this attraction may not be a favorite for guests with a fear of heights, it is the perfect attraction for introducing kids to the concept of the “thrill ride.” For many children, the idea of going on...
At the Disneyland Resort, there are many options to choose from when you decide to purchase an Annual Passport but it is best to understand Disneyland’s AP structure before you and your entire family decide to become Annual Passholders. Depending on your residency – whether you are a Southern California (SoCal) resident or you live out of town/out of state – there are many different AP packages/levels to select from, such as Premium, Deluxe, SoCal and SoCal Select. Before we begin, a few terms you should know: Blackout Dates– Dates in the calendar year where your Annual Pass is...
Image courtesy of Disney Parks Blog When it comes to technology, especially gaming technology, I stay aware and informed, but I’m not what you might call an “early adopter”. But there are some cases where I make an exception, and Epic Mickey was one of those. Not only did I buy Epic Mickey within a few weeks of its debut, my wife and I actually bought a Wii primarily so we’d have something on which to play Epic Mickey. While I must admit that we haven’t “beaten” the game yet, we have a lot of fun playing it. It’s easy...
There are lots of Disney bags out there and one of the more recent high-end brands to jump into the Disney-licensed bag market is LeSportsac. Since 1974, LeSportsac has been the world leader in functional, chic nylon handbags around the world, working with designers like Stella McCartney, Jonathan Adler, Dian Von Furstenberg and Gwen Stefani. LeSportsac prides itself on trendy, American styling, a wide color and print assortment lightweight functionality.At the beginning of the summer, LeSportsac sent me this gorgeous mermaid inspired bag from it’s “It’s a Small World” line of bags. During my three day, nonstop press event...
Merchandise Monday: Spooky Finds Around Disneyland Resort
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Halloween Time has officially begun, and there’s lots of hauntingly fun merchandise available all around the Disneyland Resort, from apparel, to accessories, to pins and more! The only thing I love more than visiting the parks with friends and family during the holidays is visiting the parks wearing themed shirts! The spooky “Scream Team” design featuring four familiar characters is available in a variety of t-shirt sizes, from youth to adult, and on a zip fleece jacket for those crisp fall nights. The design is colorfully whimsical and its glow-in-the-dark elements will delight the little ones. If you’re decidedly...
As excitement builds for the November 2 premiere of Wreck-It Ralph, here’s a new trailer that should help temporarily knock down some anticipation for the film. If waiting patiently waiting for the premiere date to come is wreaking havoc in your home, you can ‘like’ Wreck-It Ralph on Facebook by clicking here or follow the film on Twitter here.