The PhotoPass pictures have finally arrived – it’s time for the final two blogs! My family (my husband David and I, plus Jacob – 7, Jonah – 5, and Lydia – 2) recently got back from our first trip to Disneyland and Southern California! We’re Walt Disney World experts, but relied on the Disneyland podcast [...]
After an incredible Day 2 of the 2013 D23 Expo in Anaheim, California, Day 3 had a lot to overcome in order to match the quality of panels and excitement that Day 2 offered. Sunday, August 11, 2013 had one important thing to offer that the first two days did not: five Imagineering presentations in [...]
As the sun started to rise over Anaheim on Friday, August 9, the first thing that was visible was not crowds of guests rushing to get into Disneyland – not when the D23 Expo was kicking off right next door. The third D23 Expo opened its doors to D23 members at 9:00am followed by general [...]
Today, August 9th, marks the premier of Disney’s next animated film, Planes. Soaring high above the world of Cars, the film brings to life new characters and an adventure in beating the odds. With that comes new promos, merchandise, and even a bit of controversy. Join me as we take a look at all things [...]
It’s been a bad week for folks wanting to ride Segways in Disneyland. On July 17, 2013, a federal judge held that the plaintiff, Tina Baughman, was not entitled to the $124,000 in attorney fee bill she wanted Disney to pay. The next day, the California Court of Appeals ruled that Disneyland’s safety based ban [...]
No matter the length of your Disney vacation there will be moments throughout where your emotions will swing. There will be euphoric high moments and moments when you wish you could have a “do over” or moments you would just soon forget or leave behind. In most cases our Disney vacations are like sound waves with occasional ups [...]
Harriet Burns, the first lady of Imagineering, was the first woman hired at WED Enterprises in a creative position rather than an office position and is considered to be one of three original Imagineers. On a recent segment of The DIS Unplugged Podcast: Disneyland Edition, I spoke with Pam Burns-Clair, daughter of Harriet Burns, about [...]
One of the most special times at any of the Disney parks occurs each evening when the sun goes down and lights come on. The Disneyland Resort takes on a whole new look at night, and many agree that it’s the best, the most magical, time. And it’s much more than twinkle lights on the [...]
Looking to scare up some fun this summer? Mike Wazowski, a monster who takes his scaring seriously, and James P. Sullivan (otherwise known as “Sulley”), a natural scarer and jokester, team up once again to bring laughs to the big screen in Disney-Pixar’s Monsters University next month. The film, a prequel to the highly successful [...]
I did it! I managed to stay awake overnight for the kickoff event for Disney’s Monstrous Summer. This was a 24 hour event at Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Disneyland, and California Adventure held from 6:00am on May 24 through 6:00 am on May 25. Anyone who knows me knows that I go to bed early and [...]
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