Did you know that Disneyland opened one year and one day after the groundbreaking? Hard to believe considering that today, it would probably be tough to get the permits and approvals necessary in that amount of time! Today’s photos are courtesy of Davelandweb.com. If...
Life is great when you have someone to share it with–a friend, a significant other, a colleague. The shared experience can be a powerful one. I’ve had so many amazing Disney shared experiences with my children, my husband and dear friends–both old and new....
Do you know where you guests can find these wood carvings of Captain Hook, Mr. Smee, and Tick Tock in Fantasyland? And the answer is…Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. Why the Never Land characters, you ask? Great question! Until Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique opened in 2009,...
I produced this video last year but really didn’t promote it much. If you love Disneyland and love all of those juicy little tid-bits of you might find out from someone like…a tour guide…you will love this video!!!
I know it seems strange to wish a theme park a happy birthday, but for those of us who have worked at Disneyland, July 17 is just a little bit more. It’s the day that former Cast Members reflect on the months and years...
Yesterday, Mlle. Antoinette’s Parfumerie, reopened at Disneyland in New Orleans Square. The store originally opened in 1966 and closed in the early 1990s when Disneyland made a number of changes to the New Orleans Square stores. The new Mlle. Antoinette’s Parfumerie is a distinctive luxury boutique,...
This is a repost but considering it’s Earth Day, I thought it was appropriate… Disney parks are known for being very, very clean. It stands to reason considering, Disneyland uses 1,000 brooms, 500 dust pans, and 3,000 mops each year. Approximately 30 tons of trash...
Did you know that you can use your Disneyland annual passport for discounts on dining in table servide restaurants and merchandise in Walt Disney World? Even though you can’t use your pass to get in to the parks, it’s definitely worth bringing it along...
Last night I had the honor to be among the first to see the new “refreshed” Blue Sky Cellar. Led by Disney Imagineer, Alex Grayman, we were treated to an insider’s look at how and why items are brought to the Blue Sky Cellar. ...