Interview with Sean Astin, the voice of Special Agent Oso
August 26, 2011 in All Posts, Disney entertainment, disney juniorLast week, I posted an interview with your kids’ favorite pirates, Sharky and Bones. In my on-going series of videos on Disney Channel and Disney Junior stars, I am pleased to present to you my interview with Sean Astin. As parents, we grew up...
The D23 Expo and my magic moment with Richard Sherman
August 23, 2011 in All Posts, d23, Disney entertainmentI’m back home from my weekend of Disney, DISney, and more DISNEY! The D23 Expo was indeed the ultimate Disney fan experience. From presentations on Disney history to Disney stars to Disney fans…and Disney UBER fans, the expo was a lot of fun and...
Never Land Pirate Band Interview
August 21, 2011 in All Posts, d23, disney junior, piratesIf your house is anything like mine, Jake and the Never Land Pirates is a pretty big deal. My kids are so incredibly excited for the their upcoming DVD and CD. The cartoon is good, but what makes it great is the music by...
Media Preview Night at the D23 Expo
August 19, 2011 in All Posts, d23, disney california adventure, disneyland, disneyland resortWith my dear friends, Mickey Mouse and Suz Broughton Tonight is was honored to attend the media preview of the D23 Expo. After being greeted by Mickey, we entered the Disney Parks area of the expo where we were welcomed by Tom Staggs, chairman...
Disney Blog Hop: The I almost forgot edition!
August 18, 2011 in All Posts, Disney blog hopI am packing for a weekend of Disney overload at the D23 Expo! As I was sitting here finishing up last minute emails and charging my Flip camera, I realized I almost forgot about the Disney Blog Hop!!! If you will be at the...
(Almost) Wordless Wednesday: D23 Expo Rewind + Tips for Fans and Families
August 17, 2011 in All Posts, d23Back in September of 2009, I attended the first D23 Expo. It was a lot of fun and I learned a lot. Here’s a few tips if you are attending the expo this weekend: Get there early and plan out all of the things...
Terrific Tip Tuesday: All About Birthdays!
August 16, 2011 in All Posts, Big Kids, boys, character dining, dining, disney california adventure, disneyland, disneyland hotel, disneyland resort, girls, restaurant tips, Tips & Tricks for Families, vacation planningThere’s no better place to celebrate a birthday than the Disneyland Resort. While a Disneyland visit is quite a celebration in and of itself, there are a number of premium experiences available for an additional fee. Guests can celebrate their birthday at any of...
The ultimate hotel for families: Embassy Suites South – Anaheim
August 15, 2011 in All Posts, hotel review, Tips & Tricks for FamiliesLocated a little more than a mile from the Disneyland Resort is the Embassy Suites Anaheim – South. The Embassy Suites is more than just a family-friendly hotel. This hotel is made for families in every way. Upon entering the jungle-themed hotel, guests are...
Pictures of new game from Disney Interactive Studios released
August 14, 2011 in All Posts, disney video games and onlineDisney Interactive Studios has unveiled the classic character costumes of Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Donald who will be joining the mix of Disney and Pixar characters in the upcoming action-adventure videogame Disney Universe set for release this fall for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii and Windows PC/MAC. ...