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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... -
PHOTO TOUR of the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights!
Posted on December 13, 2012 | No CommentsWalking around the corner at Disney’s Hollywood Studios onto New York Street and seeing the overwhelming amount of holiday lights displayed at the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights is one of those must-do moments for me, that takes my breath away every year. If I could figure out a... -
VIDEO: Star Wars Weekends Celebrity Host Ashley Eckstein
Posted on May 30, 2012 | 2 CommentsI had the pleasure of first getting to know Ashley Eckstein, a year ago, when we spoke on the phone and it was like talking to an old friend I’d known forever. Ashley is the star of the animated series Star Wars: Clone Wars on Cartoon Network and design entrepeneur,... -
NEW Her Universe Merchandise Debuts at Star Wars Weekends
Posted on May 19, 2012 | 2 CommentsOne of my absolute favorite times of the year are when Star Wars Weekends roll around at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. While I do profess that I am a geek/nerd in many ways, Star Wars holds an even dearer place in my heart because I grew up with it too. Like... -
Disney’s Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights Canopy Show
Posted on December 22, 2011 | 1 CommentYet another family tradition each year and yet another moment to cry tears of joy in a Disney park. My dad loved these lights as well as Disney’s Hollywood Studios, so I’m always flooded with memories when we first turn the orner and see the amazing sparkling colors. I will... -
Step Into the Studios Past With McDonald’s Dick Tracy Crimestoppers Game
Posted on June 14, 2011 | 8 CommentsIf there is a single item related to Dick Tracy that I have continually sought after it is a collection of Crimestopper game pieces tied to the 1990 release. The two stage scratch-offs were from McDonald’s and included a multiple choice scene and a mug shot. -
VIDEO: Star Tours Opening Day Characters in Full FORCE
Posted on June 8, 2011 | No CommentsA few weeks ago I was treated to an amazing experience, which was a media preview of the all-new Star Tours 2 in 3-D -- Star Tours: The Adventures Continue. -
Jake Character From the Never Land Pirates Joins the Line Up at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Posted on March 19, 2011 | 4 CommentsMy family and I have been enjoying the second Disney Social Media Moms Celebration at Walt Disney World for the past two days. As usual, it has been a pixie-dusted event full of magic, thanks to the keepers of the pixie dust, Laura Spencer and Leanne Jakubowski. Amazing speakers, amazing... -
Mr. Teller of Penn and Teller Visits Disney World
Posted on February 12, 2011 | 4 CommentsPerusing my twitter stream the other day, I noticed that Mr. Teller, the tacit partner of the magical duo making up Penn & Teller, was in Orlando. The partners were actually performing nearby at UCF but Teller appeared to make his way over to Walt Disney World the next day.... -
Jud’s Disney Picture of the Day: FOLLOW ME
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VIDEO: Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights With Snow!
Posted on December 21, 2010 | 1 CommentWithout a doubt, the amazing Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights is one of my favorite parts of the holiday season at Walt Disney World. It’s a family tradition and I can’t tell you how many pictures I have of my kids in strollers looking up with their mouths hanging... -
Mulch Sweat N’ Shears Rock Christmastime at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Posted on December 20, 2010 | 1 CommentI have to admit, I am guilty of never having sought out or listened to the DHS “house band” Mulch Sweat n’ Shears. I had no idea what I was missing! During Disney’s Holiday Showcase last month, we were lucky enough to attend a dinner served right inside the stage... -
Wordless Wednesday: One Little Spark of Veggie Veggie on the Horizon?
Posted on December 1, 2010 | 2 CommentsFrom the refurbished “Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios - -
What Attractions Do You Avoid At Walt Disney World?
Posted on October 15, 2010 | 36 CommentsI was recently reading on twitter about someone riding Universe of Energy at Epcot. It caused me to stop and realize that it’s probably been about 10 years since I’ve ridden that ride. Then I wondered how many other rides I personally avoid or just don’t bother wanting to ride,... -
Farewell to Captain Rex – D23′s Last Flight to Endor Celebration
Posted on September 9, 2010 | 10 CommentsMany of you may have heard about the Last Tour to Endor party associated with the Star Wars Celebration V that took place at the Orange County Convention Center last month. I know I was disappointed that we couldn’t get it to work out logistically, so when I saw the... -
Walt Disney World Photo of the Day-July 5 2010
Posted on July 5, 2010 | 1 CommentHopefully no one’s 4th of July celebrations looked like this! Photo ©Vanessa Guzan -
Dazzling Details of Summer Nightastic’s After Dark Excitement
Posted on June 3, 2010 | 2 CommentsThe “magic” in the Magic Kingdom gets a pyrotechnic boost and a megawatt power surge this ummer when “Summer Nightastic” premiers this weekend – June 6, 2010 and runs through August 14, 2010. Summer nights at Walt Disney World Resort will enchant theme park guests when glittering light magic, high... -
Disney Photo of the Day – May 22, 2010
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Disney Photo of the Day – May 19, 2010
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Wordless Wednesday: Make Your Own Hidden Mickey
Posted on January 27, 2010 | No CommentsI’m sure I’m not the first to notice this unofficial Hidden Mickey (and really it doesn’t qualify because of the oval shape of the “Mickey” head), but I never really saw it until our last visit to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. As you walk by, the sign and portholes make their... -
Solo Parent-friendly Disney World Planning
Posted on January 13, 2010 | 11 CommentsAs a Florida resident living within 10 minutes of the magic, I will admit to taking a day trip or two with the kids while my husband was at work, just because we could. Some of my favorite memories are of the times I was able to say “Guess what?... -
Lifelong Memories in a Disney Minute
Posted on September 24, 2009 | 6 CommentsI recently asked my followers on Twitter and fans of my Facebook page what their “Most Memorable Disney Ride” was on their very first visit to a Disney park. Well let me tell you, this is something my readers were passionate about! I was really excited to read through everyone’s... -
Fantasyland Expansion Not Just for Little Princesses
Posted on September 13, 2009 | 4 CommentsWhen rumors first swirled a few months back regarding the Walt Disney World Resort’s Fantasyland expansion with blueprints featuring an entire separate area devoted to princesses, critics lambasted the unconfirmed choices for aiming to exclude little boys and focus solely on Princesses-in-training. On September 12, 2009 at Disney’s inaugural D23... -
Diana, Princess of Wales: A real Princess in a Magic Kingdom
Posted on August 31, 2009 | 1 CommentIn August of 1993, my mom and I had planned a little vacation to Disney World. We were living in Massachusetts at the time and I had probably just come to the conclusion that I wanted to work at Disney World. This wasn’t our ‘recon’ mission when we went looking... -
Which Disney Resort is Best for Me? Disney Resorts Overview:
Posted on August 5, 2009 | 14 CommentsAs a child, my family discovered the wonder of Disney Resort properties after our 2nd or 3rd visit. I was still young enough at the time to be in complete awe when we arrived from the Orlando airport at the Lake Buena Vista check-in building (now the Amateur Athletics Association...
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