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Waddle to the Bottom of the World at SeaWorld’s Antarctica:Empire of the Penguin
Posted on May 24, 2013 | No CommentsAfter seeing commercials and promotions for the ride attached to SeaWorld Orlando’s newest attraction, Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin, I was quite excited to try out the new ride technology as well as visit the penguin habitat. I was unprepared for exactly how much theming has gone into this new... -
Happy Mother’s Day!
Posted on May 12, 2013 | No CommentsHappy Mother’s Day! I created this little collage of some of my favorite Disney moms. Who are your favorites? Hope all the mothers out there have a wonderful day! -
A Closer Look at Walt Disney Animation’s Newest Feature “Big Hero 6″
Posted on May 9, 2013 | No CommentsWalt Disney Animation Studios today announced their newest project, on the tails of Frozen, coming out this Fall, Big Hero 6 will be released in November of 2014. Read more about it in the official press release below: From Walt Disney Animation Studios comes “Big Hero 6,” an action comedy... -
4-D SpongeBob Movie and Bikini Bottom Breakfast Make Nick Hotel the Place to Be!
Posted on May 7, 2013 | No CommentsI’ve been a fan of the Nickelodeon Suites Hotel since it first opened (in fact, I stayed there while it was under construction waaay before Zannaland existed). I think the combination of a family suite with bunk beds and a separate adult bedroom, mixed with SO many fun activities and... -
Spoiler-Free Review: Iron Man 3 Changes the World
Posted on May 3, 2013 | 4 CommentsI’ve said before that it is very difficult to choose a favorite Avenger movie; I do love Captain America and his storyline (and am excited for part two to come out soon), but I do believe Iron Man holds the biggest place in my heart as far as the Marvel... -
Kings Bowl Rolls Into Orlando With Flair, Food, and Fun!
Posted on April 25, 2013 | 1 CommentLast week a new kid on the block opened up over on I-Drive – Kings Bowl, a luxury bowling and dining establishment, hailing from the great city of Boston (proud Boston girl here!) opened its doors to those looking for a fresh spin on a classic pastime. As seems to... -
Top 5 Oz-tacular Moments in Disney’s Oz the Great and Powerful
Posted on March 8, 2013 | No CommentsI was recently treated to two screenings of the highly anticipated Oz the Great and Powerful (one through the Disney Parks Blog’s Oz Meet-Up and a media screening). When deciding how I would put my thoughts about the movie into words, some things kept popping out at me. Eye Candy.... -
Guest Post: One Man’s Journey to Marceline
Posted on March 7, 2013 | No Comments“To tell the truth, more things of importance happened to me in Marceline than have happened since – or are likely to in the future.” With those words, Walt Disney certainly set the bar high for Marceline, Missouri. The man created an entertainment empire, winning 32 Academy Awards and millions... -
Evite Now the Exclusive Online Invitation Partner with Disney’s Spoonful.com
Posted on March 6, 2013 | No CommentsWe’ve all sent out an Evite for a party or get-together, now the leader in digital invitations and social planning since 1998 has been named the exclusive online party invitation partner for Disney Interactive’s Spoonful.com and is now offering a new collection of Disney-themed online party invitations. The Evite... -
Gaylord Palms Purrrrrrfect Pajama Party with Puss in Boots and Friends
Posted on March 6, 2013 | No CommentsPack your favorite pajamas to party with the most darling swashbuckler and all around coolest cat in Central Florida! Gaylord Palms invites guests and their families to a brand new DreamWorks Experience, the Puss in Boots & Friends’ Purrrrrrfect Pajama Party. Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 16 because this... -
Latest Iron Man 3 Trailer and Official Movie Posters
Posted on March 5, 2013 | No CommentsI’m not sure how Iron Man 3 can get any more exciting, but the latest trailer manages to pack more action (and raise more questions) than any other. I really love how committed and fearless Tony Stark seems in the trailer. I know I’m not alone in my anticipation to... -
Wreck-It Ralph Goes Turbo on Blu-ray and DVD – Review of Bonus Features
Posted on March 5, 2013 | No CommentsWreck-It Ralph is, aside from Tangled, one of the few Disney releases that I have willingly watched again and again. It’s just a delight to watch and my whole family feels the same way. After having seen it at a Disney Parks Blog meet-up, a media screening, on the Disney... -
Disney’s Classic Peter Pan Flies onto Blu-ray
Posted on February 15, 2013 | No CommentsPeter Pan has always been one of my absolute favorite Disney films. The scenes over London, the first time we see Tinker Bell, the second star to the right, and the mermaid lagoon, all stand out in my mind as wonderful memories of this classic tale. Now the movie is... -
Be a Good Witch AND a Bad Witch with Urban Decay’s New Palettes
Posted on February 5, 2013 | 2 CommentsThere are so many movie/pop culture-make-up crossovers lately, it may be hard to keep up, but one I was instantly enamored with was Urban Decay’s The Glinda Palette and Urban Decay’s The Theodora Palette. UD is my favorite brand of eye shadows (so many sparkles!) and I tend to get... -
First Images from The Muppets…Again!
Posted on February 5, 2013 | No CommentsOn the heels of the great success of 2011′s The Muppet Movie, bringing the Muppets back to the forefront of our hearts and minds and exposing them to a whole new generation, work has begun on the next installment. The sequel to The Muppet Movie will be called “The Muppets…Again”... -
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.... -
NEW Sephora Disney Princess Jasmine Collection Images
Posted on January 28, 2013 | 3 CommentsAfter the great success of the Disney and Sephora collaboration on their Cinderella collection, Sephora recently announced the Princess Jasmine set will be the next in the series of Disney princesses. I know there are many of us grown-up princesses that absolutely love this partnership and it only seems right... -
REVIEW: Les Misèrables – a Triumph from Stage to Screen
Posted on December 24, 2012 | 3 CommentsLes Misérables is one of the first stage productions I saw as a teenager in high school, after having grown up seeing musicals and other shows with my family. I’ve mentioned before how my mother was in the Corps de Ballet at Radio City Music Hall in NYC, and a... -
New Lone Ranger Trailer Reveals More Backstory (and Explosions!)
Posted on December 21, 2012 | No CommentsI recently saw this trailer in the theatre, before watching The Hobbit, and it definitely looks like an exciting film. It will be interesting to see the final product, opening July 3, 2013. Check out the new Lone Ranger trailer below: From producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Gore Verbinski,... -
New Images for Monsters University – College Life for Mike & Sulley
Posted on December 21, 2012 | No CommentsBefore watching The Hobbit last weekend, there was a fun little “advertisement” for Monsters University, in the tone of many college commercials we see these days. I was unable to find the video online to share here, but I’ll keep an EYE out for it. In the meantime, enjoy these... -
News for Disney’s Frozen Animated Feature: Concept Art and Voice Talent
Posted on December 20, 2012 | No CommentsIn Frozen, Anna (voice of Kristen Bell), a fearless optimist, teams up with extreme mountain man Kristoff and his sidekick reindeer Sven in an epic journey, encountering mystical trolls, a funny snowman named Olaf, Everest-like extremes and magic at every turn in a race to find Anna’s sister Elsa (voice... -
Disney Club Penguin Helps Kids Give Back With Coins for Change
Posted on December 20, 2012 | No CommentsIf you have little ones and a computer, chances are they are playing Club Penguin, the #1 virtual world for kids. Since the holidays are about giving back, Club Penguin wants to empower their players to do the same. With their annual Coins for Change program, where players can donate... -
Stocking Stuffer: Pixar Short Film Collection Volume 2 Now on Blu-Ray
Posted on December 5, 2012 | No CommentsPixar’s short films are what made me fall in love with them, many years ago. I’ve discussed in the past how I first saw Tin Toy back at an Animation Film Festival in Boston back in the 1990′s, so the Pixar shorts collections are always a favorite in our house....
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