It’s Time for a Soundsational Summer Disney Blog Hop
June 9, 2011 in All Posts, Disney blog hop, summer
Welcome to the Disney Blog Hop! If you are new to the hop, I am so happy that you are joining us. The Disney Blog Hop is a great way to promote your own blog and meet other fantastic Disney bloggers. This week, Disney on Wheels is cohosting the Disney Blog Hop. Please be sure to stop by her blog and check out all of her great posts about Walt Disney World! Last week, I attended the Soundsational Summer media event at the Disneyland Resort. It was a lot of fun and I have lots of information, videos, and...
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Sometimes things happen that can only happen at Disneyland
in All Posts, disney california adventure, disneyland
There are some things that can only happen at “The Happiest Place on Earth” and here are two that I just had to share from my media event last week. The folks at Disney don’t just go halfway when they make introductions. To introduce the new Disney resort, Aulani, in Hawii, they brought out singer Jason Castro to sing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” Sorry the image isn’t fabulous; my regular camera died shortly before I shot this. 🙂 And to kick off Mickey’s Soundsational Parade, John Addis, senior show director for Disney Entertainment Productions, introduced us to not only...
(Almost) Wordless Wednesday: Some really Soundsational pictures!
June 8, 2011 in All Posts, disney california adventure, disneyland, disneyland resort, holidays, photography, summer
Last week, I attended the Disneyland’s Soundsational Summer media event. I was treated to so many incredible experiences. I haven’t had a chance to write about all of them. I have posted some great interviews and videos from my experiences. Flash Mob – Disneyland Style Mary Poppins unit in Mickey’s Soundsational Parade That’s me with Jodi Benson, the voice of Ariel. Shooting an interview high above Tomorrowland from the Peoplemover track. Tinker Bell in Mickey’s Soundsational Parade Ariel and Eric in The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure I was invited to an exclusive meeting with Tom Staggs, Chairman of...
What is going on in this DCA concept art?
June 6, 2011 in All Posts, disney california adventure, disneyland resort
I was going through some old pictures in my photo library and I stumbled upon these that I took last September. I meant to share them a long time ago, but just forgot. At first glance, this concept art of the new Carthay Circle Theater doesn’t set off any alarms. And now take a closer look at the bottom left corner. What the heck? Why on earth would they include what appears to be two people fighting?! Feel free to discuss…
Cars Land update, video, and the Cars Land Height Requirements
June 5, 2011 in All Posts, attraction tips, attractions, babies & toddlers, Big Kids, disney california adventure, disneyland, disneyland resort, Tips & Tricks for Families
For the most up-to-date attraction height requirements and the Disneyland Resort, click here. Cars Land will become Disney California Adventure Park’s sixth land and will be the culmination of the park’s one billion dollar expansion and renovation. The project will be complete next summer in 2012. (A date I confirmed with the imagineers attached to the project during an interview on June 3, 2011.) During an exclusive interview, I spoke with Kathy Mangum, executive producer and vice president of Walt Disney Imagineering, and Kevin Rafferty, senior concept writer for Walt Disney Imagineering. Kevin is the show producer for Radiator...
Exclusive Star Tours Information – a video you can’t see anywhere else + my review and info on Star Tours
in All Posts, attractions, disneyland, disneyland resort, star wars, tomorrowland, video
Anthony Daniels, the voice of C-3PO and the only actor to appear in every theatrical chapter of the Star Wars Saga,reprises his role as the golden protocol droid. Daniels worked with Walt Disney Imagineeringto record new dialogue for the attraction. Star Tours – The Adventure Continues is the result of a fantastic partnership between Walt Disney Imagineering, Lucas Film, and Industrial Light and Magic. Separately, the three are known for excellence in entertainment innovation and together…they are a power house to be reckoned with and have really knocked it out of the park with the new Star Tours. If...
Gnomeo & Juliet was released on DVD on May 24. This delightful movie takes place in the secret world of garden gnomes set against a soundtrack of Elton John’s classic music. The characters are voiced by Emily Blunt, James McAvoy, and sir Michael Caine. The film was directed by Kelly Ashbury, the director of Shrek 2. It is rated G and appropriate for babes of all ages. Gnomeo and Juliet is the story of gnome families from neighboring, feuding homes–much like that Shakespearian story of old…without the super sad ending. The gnomes in each of the families are in...
My Disney Firsts
in All Posts, babes in disneyland, babies & toddlers, disney california adventure, disneyland, disneyland resort
Clearly, Disney is a big part of my life. Here are some of my favorite Disney firsts: I first started working at Disneyland as a tour guide in June of 1993. On my first day, I was trained in the phone room by Craig. The first call I took was a question about the Disneyland Fire Department. I was elated that I could answer it without asking for Craig’s help. The first “celebrity” I took around Disneyland was the Reverend Robert Schuller from the Crystal Cathedral. I was so excited to meet him, as I attended his church when...
(Almost) Wordless Wednesday: Shorts + Knee Socks + Donald Duck = Disneyland in 1984
in All Posts, disneyland, disneyland resort, photography
This shot of my dad, my brother, and me in 1984 is nothing short of awesome. In fact, this picture is so awesome, that I am unable to write a caption for it. My husband took a crack at it. Let me know your favorite caption or write your own! As you can tell, Dad was a big fan of Magnum P.I. Look closely: Dad’s hat, socks and shirt are actually color coordinated! Even the picture on the wall is rolling its eyes We are not tourists…we are awesome 1984 = LAME P.S. My dad is totally awesome and...
HUGE discount on Babes In Disneyland book just in time for summer travel
May 30, 2011 in All Posts, babes in disneyland, discounts, summer, vacation planning
I am really excited to be able to offer a really great discount on my book today, May 30, through tomorrow night, May 31, just in time for summer travel to the Disneyland Resort. Through my publisher’s website, my book, Babes In Disneyland: The ultimate Disneyland Resort guide for families with young children is currently 30% off. Plus, if you enter the code “CYBERMAY” at checkout, you can get an additional 25% off! That makes the book only $8.39! Babes In Disneyland is the only Disneyland guide book written specifically for parents with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. The book...