First Pictures of World of Color
June 2, 2010 in All Posts, disney california adventure, disneyland resort, entertainment, world of color
An Evening Out with Disney Interactive Media Group and Toontown Giveaway
May 28, 2010 in All Posts, disney video games and onlineFun games, good food, and great conversation. Oh, and it does appear that my middle son, B, is sitting unsupervised, but I swear that I’m just out of frame! Last week, my children and I attended a wonderful party hosted by Disney Interactive Media...
Friday Fun Fact: What It Takes To Keep Disneyland Looking Great
May 21, 2010 in All Posts, disney california adventure, disneyland, disneyland resort, fun factsJust the facts on what it takes to keep Disneyland looking fabulous: More than 5,000 gallons of paint are used each year to give Disneyland its never-changing look. There are almost 20 million gallons of water in the ten bodies of water found in...
Friday Fun Fact: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Disneyland Corn Dogs
May 7, 2010 in All Posts, dining, disneyland resort, videoLove Disneyland corn dogs? Of course you do. Who doesn’t? Recently, Disneyland Resort guests have had a tough time finding the corn dogs due to the refurbishment of the red corn dog cart on Main Street and construction at Disney’s California Adventure. My dear...
MIckey Mouse Speaks!
May 6, 2010 in All Posts, characters, disneyland, disneyland resortAs a parent, I had always dreaded the day that one of my children would ask me why the characters don’t speak at Disneyland. It’s funny that the silence is accepted up until that certain age when kids become too smart for their own...
Friday Fun Fact: You Won’t Believe How Much Disneyland Guests Eat!
May 1, 2010 in All Posts, dining, disneyland resort, fun factsIn one year guests buy at both parks: An estimated 3 million hamburgers, 2 million hot dogs, 6.5 million orders of french fries, 1.6 million servings of popcorn, 3.2 million servings of ice cream, 1.9 million gallons of soft drinks and 2.8 million churros....
Our Newest Mousketeer Has Arrived
April 30, 2010 in All PostsOn April 6, my husband and I welcomed our third son into our family. “Baby C” weighed in at 6 pounds, 5 ounces and measured 20 inches long. He is an absolute doll! So far, I’ve had very little sleep and adjusting to life...
Terrific Tip Tuesday: Don’t Forget Your Cash
April 27, 2010 in All Posts, baby center, disney dollars, Tips & Tricks for FamiliesIn today’s electronic society, it’s easy to forgot to have cash on hand. I rarely have cash with me. When going to the Disneyland Resort, however, it is still very important to carry cash. Many outdoor vending Cast Members still only take cash (although...
Friday Fun Fact: A Little Bit of Disneyland Attractions’ History with Jack Lindquist
April 17, 2010 in All Posts, disneyland, disneyland resort, fun factsJack Lindquist was hired by Walt Disney as Disneyland’s first advertising manager, and eventually played a key role in making the park a world-famous tourist attraction. From marketing the original “E tickets” to lobbying for Disneyland’s expansion, Jack was involved in nearly every aspect...
Friday Fun Fact: Keeping the Resort Clean and Green
April 10, 2010 in All Posts, disneyland resort, fun factsDisney 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 are collected during a busy park day. That’s a lot of trash! The custodial...