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Instagram Lets You Create and Enjoy Insta-Disney!
Posted on February 4, 2013 | 5 CommentsIt’s no secret that social media is an amazing way to connect with friends, make new friends, and in the case of bloggers, keep in touch with readers and reach new ones. The major networks are of course, Facebook, twitter, and most recently, Pinterest and tumblr have joined the mainstream.... -
Little Mermaid Section Photos & Review at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
Posted on September 20, 2012 | 8 CommentsOn my recent tour of Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, I also checked out the newest area, the Little Mermaid section. These rooms are the traditional “value” rooms seen in other resorts, not the family suites or “value plus” experience found in the Finding Nemo, Cars, and Lion King buildings.... -
Inside Disney’s Art of Animation Resort-Lion King Room Photo Tour
Posted on September 19, 2012 | 2 CommentsAfter my initial tour of Disney’s new Art of Animation Resort, which has opened in phases, the last two buildings, Lion King and Little Mermaid are now open. I thought I’d venture back over and tour the new areas to share here with you. In addition to the exterior of... -
Photo Highlights From Raglan Road Pub’s First “Great Hooley” Celebration
Posted on September 2, 2012 | 1 CommentSaturday my daughter and I were invited to experience Raglan Road Pub’s Great Irish Hooley, or celebration. Nestled between Downtown Disney’s Pleasure Island and Marketplace, the Great Irish Hooley is central Florida’s first boutique Irish festival, taking place from Friday to Monday this Labor Day weekend. Raglan Road Pub is... -
STAY COOL WEEK: Best Pools in Walt Disney World Resort
Posted on July 10, 2012 | 1 CommentIt’s day two of Stay Cool Week here on Zannaland and I thought for the ultimate cool-down we’d take a dip in some of my favorite pools on Walt Disney World property. Of course these are just my personal preferences and as different as they all are, it’s really hard... -
STAY COOL WEEK: Top 5 Ways to Stay Cool in Epcot
Posted on July 9, 2012 | 1 CommentThis week on Zannaland we’re going to tackle the best ways to keep cool in the sweltering Florida heat and humidity. There are of course lots of air conditioned havens throughout the parks, but I thought it would be fun to list some ways to keep cool in-between those attractions,... -
VIDEO: Disney’s Wild Africa Trek-A Passage to Africa
Posted on May 8, 2012 | 4 CommentsCorrespondent Nicole Siscaretti rounds out her coverage for us with a personal tour of the Wild Africa Trek at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. As you may recall, I was able to preview this trek before it opened to the general public, and shared the Wild Africa Trek Facts and Figures. It... -
Disney’s Art of Animation Video Tour With Imagineer Interviews
Posted on May 2, 2012 | 1 CommentThe Art of Animation Resort is a whimsical new place to stay on Walt Disney World property beginning Summer of 2012 with the opening of the Finding Nemo themed rooms. The family suites start at $249 and sleep up to six with two bathrooms and a kitchenette. Opening at later... -
Should Family Travel Be A Necessity? Samantha Brown Says Yes!
Posted on April 26, 2012 | 1 CommentIs vacationing together considered a must for your family? According to Samantha Brown and the panelists of a discussion at Disney’s Summer to Remember media event, it should be. Panelists Leslie Ferraro, Dan Lazar and Susan Newman shared information and thoughts based on a recent study that made me consider vacationing... -
Photo Highlights of the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival
Posted on April 24, 2012 | No CommentsThe Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival has been a family favorite for years, so of course this year was no different. Below are some of my favorite flowers and topiaries. I’ve left some displays out so you can discover them on your own when you visit. If you have... -
Behind The Seeds Tour: The Best Value at Walt Disney World!
Posted on April 20, 2012 | No CommentsThe Behind the Seeds Tour is one of those things I’d see at Epcot, each time we went on Living With the Land (back to when it was Listen to the Land) and always wanted to do, but never got around to it. Finally, last September, my newly local friends... -
Disney’s Best Kept Secret for Parents: Kids Activity Centers
Posted on April 9, 2012 | 3 CommentsMy husband and I are the kind of parents that, even when we want to tear our hair out dealing with the antics of our three children, ranging in age from 13 to 3, the minute we go out for a adults-only dinner or movie night, we miss them. We... -
The Disney Wedding Podcast-One Stop Spot for Romantic Disney Planning
Posted on March 8, 2012 | No CommentsAlthough I have been happily married for going on 16 years, and did enjoy a Walt Disney World Dolphin reception, something that will always be on my “bucket list” is having a Disney wedding. I love all things about wedding planning: wedding shows, wedding blogs, wedding photos…it’s fun to get... -
VIDEO: Ho Ho Highlights From Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
Posted on November 28, 2011 | 1 CommentIt’s no secret that I love Christmastime. It’s the perfect time of year for me – everything is sparkly and festive (it’s so much easier to get away with sparkles everywhere now!), you can walk around singing songs and no one thinks you’re crazy…and you can be EXTRA cheerful (hopefully... -
Guest Post: Guide For Bringing First-timers to Walt Disney World
Posted on November 8, 2011 | No CommentsToday brings another great guest post, this time from Scott Gustin, a Senior Web Producer at MyFox8.com in North Carolina, and major Disney fan. You can find Scott on twitter @scgustinwdw and writing for his tech-savvy site, TheSocialMouse.com, where he discusses Disney’s social media forays and use of technology. I love... -
VIDEO: Magical Disneyland Memories (and a little D23 Expo too)
Posted on August 29, 2011 | 8 Commentsmy real purpose in writing this post is to implore, even beg any Disney fan that has not yet made the pilgrimage to the "motherland" to do so. If you're anything like my friends and me, it will change your life. -
Disney’s D23 Expo 2011: A Primer for All You Need To Know
Posted on August 15, 2011 | 3 CommentsBilled as "The Ultimate Fan Event," D23 Expo 2011 takes over the Anaheim Convention Center Aug. 19-21. -
Creating Magic and Memories at the Harmony Barber Shop
Posted on March 8, 2011 | 2 CommentsI’m pleased to bring you a guest post today from a wonderful Disney fan and friend, Mary Jo Collins. Known as “MoJo” by most, she just effervesces with Disney magic and pixie dust when you meet her. I am honored to have her here sharing some wonderful stories and information... -
Amazingly Magical Disney Themed Birthday Party Ideas
Posted on February 10, 2011 | 12 CommentsIn the course of my travels across the interwebs, I came across a photo of a birthday cake themed to the Disney Pixar movie UP. I had planned to share the photo here with all of you, and then friend and blogging maven (and Moms Panelist too) OhAmanda, shared the... -
First Haircut Magic at Harmony Barber Shop
Posted on January 28, 2011 | 11 CommentsIt’s not news to any regular readers that we go to Walt Disney World…a lot, nor that we have 3 children. My oldest son is about to turn 12 this weekend, my daughter is 10 and my youngest son turned 2 the end of October. While we have visited the... -
Pets Get a Dose of Pixie Dust at Disney’s Best Friends Pet Care
Posted on September 2, 2010 | 7 CommentsIt’s not news that devoted pet owners will do just about anything for their “fur children”, including luxury accommodations which are gaining popularity across the country. I have a friend who’s been putting her dog in a similar pet hotel for years, allowing her to watch her pets on a... -
Meet the Foodie Behind the Disney Food Blog-Interview with AJ Wolfe
Posted on April 6, 2010 | 27 CommentsWhen first stumbling upon the Disney fan-site blog-o-sphere, one site stood out and instantly became a favorite. That would of course be the Disney Food Blog. I know I am not alone in loving this site and the wonderful person behind it, AJ Wolfe. It’s funny that since AJ has... -
DVC 101: The Ins, Outs, Ups and Downs of Discovering Disney’s Best Kept Secret
Posted on March 25, 2010 | 12 CommentsYou know the old saying “write what you know” – well I can write about Disney till the cows come home, but there are some things I just know are better left to the experts. I thought it was time to bring in some of those experts and let them... -
Disney Podcasts 101 – All You Need to Know About Great Disney Podcasts!
Posted on March 18, 2010 | 3 CommentsMany of you found me on this site through twitter and shared in my journey to the Walt Disney World Moms Panel last year. During that process, I shared quite a bit about my Disney background and experiences. I am and always have been confident in my knowledge of Disney... -
Top 5 Must-Do’s for First Time Walt Disney World Visitors
Posted on January 15, 2010 | 6 CommentsAfter my first entry in my in preparation for the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration about visiting Walt Disney World solo with kids, I thought it’d be fun to highlight my personal top 5 experiences for first timers. Since there are 4 theme parks at Walt Disney World, I could...
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