I’m heading to the Tomorrowland / Aladdin blogger event at the Disneyland Resort
September 17, 2015 in All Posts, animation, Disney entertainment, disney home entertainment, disneyland 60, disneyland resort, holidays, movies
I am thrilled to have been invited to a very special event to commemorate the home video releases of Tomorrowland and Aladdin and learn more about Disney Movies Anywhere that will be held at the Disneyland Resort and at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California, Sunday, September 20 through Tuesday, September 22. I am excited to be staying at one of my favorite Disneyland Resort Good Neighbor Hotels, Hilton Anaheim. Tomorrowland on Home Video My boys were so enchanted by the movie “Tomorrowland!” They were completely wrapped up in the adventure, imagery and excitement of the movie....
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Why You Should Eat at Big Thunder Ranch Barbecue Before it’s GONE!
September 16, 2015 in All Posts, big thunder ranch, dining, disneyland, disneyland resort, frontierland, vacation planning
By now you’ve probably heard that Big Thunder Ranch is closing early next year to make way for the new Star Wars Land – and this includes the Big Thunder Ranch Barbecue! I’m so glad I’ve had the opportunity to experience this one-of-a-kind Frontierland restaurant, and I don’t want you to miss out on a first, or last, meal at this happy hoedown! Unique Disney atmosphere! Big Thunder Ranch Barbecue is unlike any other restaurant in either park. Really, it doesn’t even feel like a restaurant, it feels like a down-home BBQ potluck with friends and family! It’s such a friendly place! Between the great servers, and people...
A Full Day of Fun at Discovery Science Cube Los Angeles
September 2, 2015 in All Posts, Discovery Cube, other so cal tourist attractions
School may be in for many So Cal kids, but that doesn’t mean that summer fun needs to end for kiddos not yet in school or on the weekends. Every day can’t be a Disneyland day–because of crowds, the summer heat, rain and the like–and when we are looking for an affordable day out with the kids, the Discovery Cube OC has always been one of our go-to places for our family of five. Recently, however, we headed out for one of our first adventures to the new Discovery Cube Los Angeles located at the Hansen Dam Recreation Center....
Now in its 8th year, I attended the “Taste of Downtown Disney,” a fundraising event on behalf of CHOC Children’s – a local Orange County hospital – and their upcoming CHOC Walk. I had previously attended the 2013 Taste of Downtown Disney event and I was thrilled to get the opportunity to cover it once again for Babes in Disneyland. The Taste of Downtown Disney is part of the overall yearly fundraising efforts by the CHOC Children’s Foundation that raises money for the incredible care provided and research conducted at CHOC Children’s Hospital in Orange, California. The Foundation’s efforts culminate...
Big Changes Coming to Soarin Over California #D23Expo
August 16, 2015 in All Posts, d23, disney california adventure, disneyland resort
As the Disney Parks and Resorts ended at the Disney D23 Expo, it was quickly announced that big changes are in store for the fan-favorite attraction Soarin’ Over California in 2016 for both Disney California Adventure and Epcot. I, for one, adore this attraction. It is one of my favorites and as a former teacher and native Californian feel like it should be mandatory viewing for everyone who lives in our state. It is a beautiful tribute to our state and shows it’s extraordinary beauty and diversity. (Plus we love the Cast Members at Soarin’.) Rumors have been swirling for...
Star Wars Experiences and Land Coming to Disneyland Park in California #D23Expo
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For the latest on Star Wars land coming to Disneyland in California, click here. The rumors are now over and today at the D23 Expo Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced that Star Wars-themed lands will be coming to Disneyland park in Anaheim and Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Although completion dates for the two new parks have not been released, each new land marks Disney’s largest single themed land expansions ever at 14 acres each. The last will transport guests to a never-before-seen planet, a remote trading port and one...
Today is the last to experience the D23 Expo! If you love Disney–whether it’s the parks, movies… or even Disney Channel, this is the event for you! Although I won’t have my full wrap-up of the weekend until next week, I am pleased to share these three videos about the event. Exciting enhancements to this year’s Expo for families: Expo exclusive merchandise is a big deal, and this dress is one of the hottest items! The Disney Archives exhibit features amazing memorabilia celebrating Disneyland’s 60th If you haven’t checked them out already, be sure to read our first two...
Exclusive Interview with John Lasseter About the Toy Story 20th Anniversary #D23Expo
August 15, 2015 in All Posts, animation, d23, Disney entertainment, disneyland resort, movies
When I received word Thursday evening that I would have the opportunity to interview John Lasseter this morning, I could hardly believe it. I was rushing around packing for a weekend out of town with the kids so that they could stay with my parents while I attend the D23 Expo. My house is under major construction right now and while we are living in less than half of our house, it is very, very hard to find things. When I got the email, I rushed around making sure I had everything I needed, the right clothes and such…...
Surprise Vacation: What we did and how to plan your own!
August 13, 2015 in All Posts, disney california adventure, disneyland, disneyland resort, Tips & Tricks for Families, Travel Tips, vacation planning
I’m sure there are many of you out there that have surprised your babes with a trip to Disneyland – and many, who like me, hadn’t but wanted to! In fact I made it my Disneyland Goal for 2015 to plan a surprise trip! But since we now drive instead of fly to Southern California I thought it might be a little anticlimactic to get in the car and say “We’re going to Disneyland!” and then sit in the car for 14 hours, you know what I mean? (Click here and here for our tips for surviving travel with kids.) I...
Top 10 Best “After Dark” Rides at the Disneyland Resort
August 12, 2015 in All Posts, attraction tips, big thunder mountain railroad, Cars Land, disney california adventure, disneyland, disneyland resort, matterhorn, radiator springs racers, Tips & Tricks for Families
These rides are fantastic during the day, but you’ll find a bit of extra magic about them once the sun goes down – here are our picks for the Top 10 Best After Dark Rides: 1. Big Thunder Mountain – The way this mountain is all lit up at night is absolutely breath-taking, and the ride feels so much faster in the dark, plus the dynamite scene is more intense! 2. Matterhorn – The caverns where the Yeti hides are SO much darker and scarier after dark (in a fun way) – and you can look down on all the pretty...