Merchandise Monday: Deck Your Halls with the Merriest Merchandise on Earth!
December 6, 2011 in All Posts, christmas, disneyland resort, holidays, Melanie, merchandise, shopping tips
Since my first visit to Disneyland many years ago, I have always been most excited to pick out one (or two or three or four…) of my favorite souvenirs to take home – and then add the rest to my Christmas list! This year, my Christmas list will be FULL of the holiday merchandise offerings at the Disneyland Resort. Santa, if you’re reading this, here is what I’d like: 1. A Disney stocking (and feel free to take it to Showcase on Main Street to have my name embroidered on it — it’s only $7 per line!) Throwback stockings...
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Eric Allan Kramer and Bradley Steven Baker talk about the new “Good Luck Charlie” movie
December 3, 2011 in All Posts, disney channel, video
Tonight, the “Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas” movie premiered on Disney Channel. Fun for the whole family, this new movie follows the Duncans as they travel to Palm Springs for Christmas. Along the way, the family gets separated and have to work to get back together before the holiday. I recently had the chance to talk about the movie with Eric Allan Kramer (Bob) and Bradley Steven Baker (Gabe) about life on the “Good Luck Charlie” set. “Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas” will be airing on the Disney Channel throughout the holiday season. (The next performance is this...
From Tortillas to Chocolate: Ghiradelli coming to Disney California Adventure Park
December 2, 2011 in All Posts, dining, disney california adventure, disneyland resort, pacific wharf
Today, the Disneyland Resort announced that Ghirardelli will open a new location inside Disney California Adventure park in late spring 2012. The soda fountain and chocolate shop will replace the Mission Tortilla Factory and add to the Pacific Wharf area’s authentic San Francisco feel. “The addition of a world-renown brand like Ghirardelli highlights our focus on providing quality, immersive experiences that transport our guests to a different place – in this case to San Francisco,” said Mary Niven, vice president of Disney California Adventure park. “With the culmination of our expansion only a few months away, it is an...
Jake and the Never Land Pirates holiday episode premieres this tomorrow, Friday, December 2.
December 1, 2011 in All Posts, disney california adventure, disney channel, disney junior, disneyland resort, jake and the never land pirates
Everyone’s favorite Disney Junior show, “Jake and the Never Land Piates” will be airing a new holiday episode this Friday, 8:30-9, ET/PT). The episode features to holiday-inspired segments. In “It’s A Winter Never Land!,” Jake, Izzy, Cubby and Skully awake to find that Peter Pan has left the crew some presents and a Forever-Green tree to celebrate Winter Treasure Day. In “Hook On Ice,” Captain Hook invites Jake and the crew on a winter treasure hunt. My boys have been watching this episode on a regular basis (A LOT) since we received a preview copy about a month...
Welcome to the Disney Blog Hop! This week, we won’t have a theme–just a link up. If this is your first blog hop, here’s all you need to know. What is a blog hop?Babes In Disneyland is proudly the home of the original Disney Blog Hop and takes place every Thursday. As a communications consultant and blogger, I am always looking for ways to help fellow social media junkies to increase their digital footprints and the blog hop is a great way to do so. A blog hop is popular in the mommy blog realm. Simply put, sign up...
(Almost) Wordless Wednesday: The Magic’s in the Details!
November 30, 2011 in All Posts, disneyland, holidays, photography
Nothing is quite as magical as the holiday season at Disneyland – especially with all of those magnificent decorations! And the magic of those decorations is the details! Here are a few of my favorite decoration details that I photographed during my recent visit to Santa’s Reindeer Roundup at Big Thunder Ranch in Disneyland Park. Hope you enjoy! All of these pictures were taken by me, with a personal camera, during my last visit to Disneyland as a guest. These pictures are in no way representative of the Walt Disney Company’s views or opinions.
Terrific Tip Tuesday: 20% Merchandise Discount at the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort
November 29, 2011 in All Posts, discounts, disney california adventure, disneyland, disneyland resort, downtown disney, shopping tips, Tips & Tricks for Families
Now through January 2, 2012, it’s easy to shop smarter at the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. Simply purchase a food item at a quick service restaurant in the morning (a cup of coffee, etc.) and you’ll receive a coupon for 20% off merchandise to use at a participating merchandise location until 12:30p.m. If you get your coupon after 12:30p.m., you can save it for use on another morning before the promotion expires. I know what you’re thinking: “I don’t want to carry all of my shopping around with me all day!” The good news is that...
Disneyland Holiday Q and A: You Asked, We Answer! Learn About the Holiday Demitasse Dessert Flavor!
in All Posts, christmas, dining, disney california adventure, disneyland, disneyland resort, holidays
The holiday season at the Disneyland Resort allows us to celebrate what matters most—family, friends, sharing memories, having fun, making magic…and devouring sensational sweets! Along with many other delicious holiday treats at the Disneyland Resort, several locations are once again offering Holiday Demitasse Desserts. This year, the delightful Demitasse Mickey mugs are hosting candy cane chocolate pot de crème! Yum! Here’s where you can pick up your own Holiday Demitasse Dessert: In Disneyland Park: Blue Ribbon Bakery on Main Street, USA Carnation Café on Main Street, USA Rancho del Zocalo in Frontierland Blue Bayou in New Orleans Square Café...
Disneyland Candy Makers Create Hand Pulled Minty Masterpieces: Candy Canes!
November 28, 2011 in All Posts, candy palace, holidays, main street, shopping tips
Photo courtesy of Heather Sievers atThe Disney Food Blog One of my favorite things about the Disneyland Resort is its history and heritage. Disneyland Park is rich with fond memories of the past that are kept alive through the excitement, enthusiasm, and dedication of Cast Members and Guests. Upon entering Disneyland Park, we’re floated into the land of nostalgia as we revisit places and memories that we’ve experienced in the past. This phenomenon exists because of the continued traditions that weave the past and present together – traditions like hand pulled candy canes! And they’re almost here! If you’re...
I am excited to announce that Melanie Vogel, also known as Main Street Miss, will now be writing for Babes In Disneyland. Melanie is a senior communication studies major at Azusa Pacific University and is an unpaid intern for my communications consulting business, Lisa M. Robertson Communications. After graduation, Melanie hopes to work in the public relations industry and would like to focus on special event planning. Melanie has a passion for Disneyland and is currently a resort Cast Member. Please note that although Melanie is a Disneyland Cast Member, she will NEVER write any proprietary information on this...