DCA Fast Facts: Why the big reimagination of Disney California Adventure Park
May 15, 2012 in All Posts, Cars Land, disney california adventure, disneyland resort, fun facts, interview
Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular: Review and tips for families
in All Posts, disney california adventure, entertainment, entertainment tips, Hollywood Pictures Backlot, Tips & Tricks for Families, tips for guests with special needsWe all know that some advertisements might embellish, like a car salesman trying to pass a lemon off as a Benz. There is no false advertising in this statement: Aladdin is a musical spectacular!! Gigantic double exclamation marks and rock star jump! Aladdin- A...
An Introduction to Character Dining
May 14, 2012 in All Posts, character dining, dining, Tips & Tricks for FamiliesHello Babes in Disneyland Blog Readers!! My name is Kendra, and I am a minivan-driving, trip-planning, “Mouse”-loving, mommy, wife, and full-time corporate worker bee trying to make the most of my crazy life. My husband Chris and I live two hours north of the...
Sneak peek at Walt Disney World’s new Art of Animation Resort
May 10, 2012 in All Posts, hotel review, vacation planning, walt disney worldThis summer, Walt Disney World will unveil its newest value-level resort, The Art of Animation. This family-friendly resort is unique in that it offers family suites that sleep up to six comfortably and provide mom and dad their own bedroom and bathroom. During the...
(Almost) Wordless Wednesday: Mama Bear’s Love
in All PostsIn honor of Mothers Day, this coming Sunday, I thought I would post one of my favorite pictures taken at Disney California Adventure Park, inside of Redwood Creek Challenge Trail. I have always seen it as a mama bear and her cub cuddling up...
Good news for Once Upon A Time fans!
May 9, 2012 in All PostsEarlier this week, ABC Studios announced the August home entertainment debut of enchanting breakout hit ‘Once Upon A Time.’ The first season will be available on DVD and Blu-ray August 28, 2012. These release will allow fans to dig deeper into these popular series...
Traffic was “dragon” on LA freeways yesterday…
in All PostsYesterday, D23, the Official Disney Fan Club, oversaw the 72-mile transport of the Maleficent dragon head from Disneyland’s original Fantasmic! show to The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum for D23 Presents Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives Exhibit. The exhibit opens to the public Friday, July...
Disney Pin Trading for Beginners
May 8, 2012 in All Posts, disney california adventure, disneyland, pin trading, walt disney worldShortly after my husband and I got married and became Annual Passholders, we began to notice those Disneyland Resort guests whose necks were adorned with pin lanyards. Some even wore entire vests, hats or other items covered with pins, and we wondered what all the...
Terrific Tip Tuesday: Picking the right stroller for the Disneyland Resort
in All Posts, babies & toddlers, disneyland resort, strollers, Tips & Tricks for Families, Travel Tips, what to packMy son loves our Mutsy stroller best because he gets to sit up higher than a regular stroller. It’s a bit heavier but with the optional shopping basket provides tons of storage. It also has a height-adjustable handle. Families with little ones know that...
Merchandise Monday: Looking to the Future and the Past
May 7, 2012 in All PostsIt’s always exciting when Disneyland Resort merchandise makes a come back — or goes back. Debuting at Disney Vault 28 in Downtown Disney this Saturday, the Dooney & Bourke retro style bags are an homage to some of our Disneyland Resort favorites. The new...