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DISNEY TO PRESENT “BROADWAY AND BEYOND” at the Disney D23 EXPO
Posted on June 11, 2013 | No CommentsBURBANK, Calif. – June 11, 2013 – D23: The Official Disney Fan Club is thrilled to announce a special theatrical performance, Broadway and Beyond. Thomas Schumacher, president and producer, Disney Theatrical Productions will host a musical journey into Disney’s history on Broadway and beyond at the D23 Expo: The Ultimate... -
Details on the D23 Expo Dream Store Merchandise and More!
Posted on May 30, 2013 | 1 CommentDisney fans are counting down the days until the 2013 Disney D23 Expo (I’m one of them!) and with last week’s big announcement about the concert featuring both Alan Menken and Richard Sherman, excitement is building! Today D23 shared details about its Dream Store featuring exclusive Expo items, handbags, art,... -
Welcome to Disney24! Live Updates all 24 hours!
Posted on May 24, 2013 | 2 CommentsGoooood Morning Walt DisneyWorld! Today Disney Parks are embarking on their second ever 24-hour park day for Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World and Disneyland AND California Adventure in California. I’ll be attending all 24(+) hours here at the Magic Kingdom, and bringing you fun photos and info along the... -
2nd Ever Disney Dooney and Bourke Trunk Sale May 25!
Posted on May 16, 2013 | 1 CommentFollowing up from my earlier post about the newest Disney Dooney & Bourke design coming out this summer, more details have been released. The new bags will be released on May 25th, along with the second ever trunk show of previously unreleased Disney Dooney designs! The last trunk show was... -
Reflections On Limited Time Magic
Posted on May 8, 2013 | 4 CommentsWhen “Limited Time Magic” was first announced back in October of 2012, it was met with great enthusiasm and high hopes. I know I was not alone in thinking of our distant sister parks, Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo Disney Sea with their various seasonal themes, special merchandise, food, and shows.... -
New Disney Dooney & Bourke Design to Debut This Summer
Posted on April 27, 2013 | No CommentsI was honored to be able to attend Disney’s Monstrous Summer event last week, which revealed all sorts of fun news, including upcoming events and merchandise. Of course the first thing I had to share was the new Disney Dooney & Bourke design which so many have been patiently waiting for.... -
Nightime Magic at Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival
Posted on March 12, 2013 | 1 CommentThe 20th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival has really outdone itself this year with the addition of dining and drinking options at 12 booths around the World Showcase. In addition, there are some special nighttime effects for many of the topiaries, making the Festival a must-visit, day and... -
Epcot’s 20th Flower & Garden Festival in Full, Delicious Bloom!
Posted on March 12, 2013 | 1 CommentThis year marks the 20th annual Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival, held in both Future World and World Showcase around Epcot, and known for its larger-than-life topiaries of our favorite Disney characters and scenes. This year is a little different, however, because the creators of the festival have added... -
NEW Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Merchandise!
Posted on March 7, 2013 | No CommentsThis Wednesday was the first day of Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival 2013 and I was, of course, very excited to check out the new merchandise! Every year the festival features some newly designed merchandise while also bringing back old favorites. Even though our weather here in Orlando has... -
Sneak Peek at Sofia the First in the Disney Christmas Parade and In the Parks Too!
Posted on December 20, 2012 | No CommentsThe Sofia The First character will make her Disney Parks debut in the 29th Annual “Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade” airing nationwide on Christmas Day, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25 (10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., ET; check local listings) on the ABC Television Network. It was also recently announced that Sofia will be joining... -
Epcot’s Candlelight Processional Adds a New Story to its Christmas Tradition
Posted on December 19, 2012 | No CommentsThe beautiful and moving Candlelight Processional is now a favorite tradition each holiday season. Each celebrity narrator adds their own touch and something special to the Christmas story as they speak the words we all know so well. This year I was able to enjoy both Neil Patrick Harris and... -
They’re BAAAACK – Disney Dooney & Bourke 2013 Tinker Bell Half Marathon Bags!
Posted on December 5, 2012 | No CommentsThe Tinker Bell Disney Dooney & Bourke Bags are perhaps the most asked-about designs of all the Disney Dooneys to date. I SO wish they’d release them as a regular bag as well, but until then, you can snag one by registering for the 2013 Tinker Bell Half Marathon at... -
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Delivers Holiday Magic
Posted on November 29, 2012 | No CommentsOne of the most common questions I was asked while on the Walt Disney World Moms Panel, and still get asked today, has always been, “Is Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party worth the ticket price?” My answer has always been a resounding, “YES!” This season, my response is the same,... -
20th Anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon Disney Dooney and Bourke Bags
Posted on November 20, 2012 | 6 CommentsKeeping up with the tradition of limited edition Disney Dooney and Bourke handbag designs for the Run Disney half marathon races, Disney has come out with a new design for the 20th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Marathon. A blue bag with various Mickey Mouse silhouettes in different designs,... -
Festival of the Masters 2012 Photo Tour
Posted on November 11, 2012 | 1 CommentThe action never stops at Walt Disney World Resort and just when the Halloween events have ended and the International Food and Wine Festival is winding down, the Festival of the Masters shines on the second weekend in November, bringing artists and craftsmen from around the world to Downtown Disney... -
Inside the Chase Visa Lounge at Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival
Posted on November 4, 2012 | No CommentsChase is one of the main sponsors of Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival, and this year they are offering something special for Chase cardholders. Located behind the Ghirardelli Chocolate Experience, the lounge is reserved exclusively for Chase debit and credit Cardmembers. Simply show your card to a Cast Member... -
Ghirardelli Chocolate Experience – A Chocoholic’s Dream
Posted on November 4, 2012 | No CommentsIn addition to the new Terra vegan booth and the Chase Visa Lounge, also new at the 2012 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is the Ghirardelli Chocolate Experience. When I heard the title of this exhibit, I was thrilled. Chocolate. Experience? Sign me up! Located inside the Festival Center... -
A Vegetarian And a Tween Visit Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival
Posted on November 3, 2012 | 3 CommentsThat may sound like the opening to a strange Disney joke, but really, it’s just how a recent visit to Epcot’s 17th annual International Food & Wine Festival went. There are a couple of weeks left in Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival which has been running since September 28 and... -
VIDEO: Secret of the Wings Skating Rink Opens at Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District
Posted on October 24, 2012 | 1 CommentIn a fun tie-in with the newest Disney Fairies installment – Secret of the Wings, the Downtown Disney District opened a skating rink themed to the movie. For readers that haven’t ventured out west, the Downtown Disney District is a lively promenade featuring unique shopping and dining, as well as... -
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Delivers Treats For All!
Posted on September 18, 2012 | No CommentsOnce the holiday decorations appear on the train station and light posts at the Magic Kingdom, the best time of the year begins in the place where dreams come true. The crowds are drastically reduced after Labor Day, and some really unique events start up for lucky visitors. One of... -
Exclusive Disney Baby Store Glendale Grand Opening Photos and Review
Posted on September 17, 2012 | 2 CommentsThose who follow on Twitter or Facebook, or fellow bloggers in attendance, may remember my surprising grand prize win at Disney’s Social Media Moms Celebration back in April. I was thrilled to hear I had won a trip for four to California, to attend the grand opening ceremonies for the... -
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... -
Raglan Road Hosts Central Florida’s First Boutique Irish Festival: ‘Great Irish Hooley’
Posted on August 7, 2012 | No CommentsIt is no secret that Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant is one of my favorite spots at Downtown Disney here in Orlando. I’ve always been a fan of their amazing Chef Kevin Dundon‘s creations as well as the great live music and atmosphere the location offers. Having grown up... -
NEW Nylon Disney Dooney & Bourke Cindy Sketch Backpack and Satchel
Posted on July 14, 2012 | 3 CommentsToday at the Disney Dooney and Bourke launch event at Downtown Disney’s Tren-D, in addition to the Walt Disney World Retro line and Charms line, two new nylon bags were released. The original Cindy Sketch is now available in a backpack and large satchel style, both made with a light... -
Never Before Seen Disney Dooney and Bourke Purses at Tren-D
Posted on July 14, 2012 | No CommentsToday Downtown Disney’s Tren-D hosted a special Dooney & Bourke event to celebrate the release of the new Walt Disney World Retro and Charms lines. We were also treated to a trunk full of un-produced and unreleased Disney Dooney & Bourke samples. Here are some photos from what was available...
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