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Spring Forward with a New Alice in Wonderland 2 Trailer

13 March 2016 by Suzannah Otis Leave a Comment

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Don’t be late to catch the latest Alice Through the Looking Glass trailer, released just in time to spring forward as we changed the clocks last night. See it below:

   
Here’s the official synopsis of Through the Looking Glass:

Alice Kingsleigh (Wasikowska) has spent the past few years following in her father’s footsteps and sailing the high seas. Upon her return to London, she comes across a magical looking glass and returns to the fantastical realm of Underland and her friends the White Rabbit (Sheen), Absolem (Rickman), the Cheshire Cat (Fry) and the Mad Hatter (Depp), who is not himself. The Hatter has lost his Muchness, so Mirana (Hathaway) sends Alice on a quest to borrow the Chronosphere, a metallic globe inside the chamber of the Grand Clock which powers all time. Returning to the past, she comes across friends – and enemies – at different points in their lives, and embarks on a perilous race to save the Hatter before time runs out. Presented in Digital 3D™, Real D 3D and IMAX® 3D, Disney’s “Alice Through the Looking Glass” opens in U.S. theaters on May 27, 2016.

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The State of Zannaland 2014 – Lessons Learned

12 February 2014 by Suzannah Otis 51 Comments

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Hello, Faithful, or Casual, or even Never-Been-Here-Before Reader. I am about to embark on something I haven’t done for quite some time here on Zannaland.com – write. Sure, there have been updates, some fun photos to look at, videos to watch, and of course, purses to scramble for, but it has been ages since I actually sat down and shared my thoughts in this format, with you. What follows is me, totally raw, honest, baring my blogging soul. You’ll either learn something about me, or fall asleep trying.

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Almost 5 years ago, I began this journey of “blogging.” I instantly wanted a better name for that act, but I haven’t found one yet. When I started out, my heroes were The Bloggess and Dooce. After sharing my family adventures and antics, triumphs and tragedies on LiveJournal from 2001 on, I wanted to do it publicly. I’m witty, I thought. My kids are cute, I thought. My life seems like one April Fools joke after another some days, I thought. Surely *I* can do this too. Well. I did. Back in May of 2009, I decided to write up my frustrating experience at a Bath & Body Works. Hilarious, I thought. I felt pretty proud of myself. Even if no one read it but me. Then, I started to do some research into blogging. I saw blogging networks that The Bloggess and Dooce were a part of and figured that’s how I had to go about things to be a success. I joined quite a few in hopes of getting my site out there and getting more views. Most importantly, I discovered that I needed to write product reviews, to, well, get more products to review. Maybe they’d send me a car to drive! Maybe a new set of kitchen appliances! So I reviewed something I bought on my own, to get started. What did I choose? Shaving cream. Genius. I’m not sure why the free offers weren’t piling up in my inbox. Then, nothing happened. I didn’t have anything else funny to say. I felt such pressure to come up with witty, interesting, shareable things to write, that I got overwhelmed and let the site sit while I continued with caring for my then 7-month old, 8 and 9-year old and, our Chihuahua.

During this time, I discovered the Disney twitter community. Wait, there are other people as obsessed with Disney as I am? I thought. It was true. I followed and followed and read and discovered that there were even – get this – Disney BLOGS! People that wrote exclusively about Disney, or theme parks. The giant pixie-dusted light bulb flashing in my face was spotlighting the obvious. I should be writing about Disney. I already had “land” in my blog name, it made perfect sense! (Believe it or not, I’ve actually owned Zannaland.com since 2004, when I first wrote a self-published ‘zine’ and later made jewelry and sold it through the site. It had zero to do with Disney back then, but it’s as if the site name was just waiting for its true purpose – I think all of this is in my About section, but I am reminiscing here, so cut me some slack.)

I got back on the blogging saddle and wrote my first Disney-related post about this revelation I’d had. Then, Michael Jackson died. It hit me pretty hard, being a child of the 80’s that grew up with his posters on my wall and a painters cap full of buttons with his face on them. Realizing the Disney connection with Captain EO, I wrote up another post, through tears, sharing my memories of Michael. And from there, I took off. I shared my memories as a Cast Member, I wrote about my obsession to be on the Walt Disney World Moms Panel (Now the Disney Parks Moms Panel) and other experiences here and there. But the most important part was I was writing about me, my thoughts, opinions, and experiences. And for those of you that have been with me from the start, I think that’s why you’ve stuck around. You can get Disney news anywhere. You can get instant photos and videos from those in the parks every day. Rumors, sneak peeks, I’m sure you know where to find those. But I got into this because I loved to write, and I loved Disney. I wanted to share that love with anyone that felt a connection enough to keep reading.

Main Street Electrical Parade Then somewhere along the way, I got lost in the shuffle, as did my original intent for this site. I branched it off into a second site (Main Street on Zannaland -now absorbed back into the main site) to cover non-Disney things, recipes, family stuff, etc. I quickly realized that wasn’t for me and it was way too hard to promote two different sets of posts to the same people. Everyone told me to just be me, do what I love and not worry about the rest. So I kept trying. I also got chosen to be on the Moms Panel, so that dream was fulfilled. I was a part-time panelist, and my time didn’t start until I believe October of 2010, so I just kept blogging away. Soon, I got invited to my very first Disney event as “media.” It was the Summer Nightastic Preview. This was probably because of the Moms Panel connection, but other friends who had since gotten into blogging too were invited as well, so who knows. I was just thrilled at the opportunity. And thus began the double edged sword that is being “local media.”

Let me begin this section of our story with a huge, mammoth, giant, flashing-with-sirens-DISCLAIMER: I am so unbelievably grateful for every.single.invite I’ve ever gotten from Disney and every other theme park, resort, and restaurant. Seriously. The fact that people with the power to bestow the gift of a special experience, or hotel stay, or meal look at my little blog and say, “yes, let’s invite her” is mind-boggling to me. 6 years ago, I was a boring stay-at-home mom who’d taken to working at Starbucks to fill my time. If you googled my name, you came up with the acknowledgements page in my (now ex-)husband’s technical books, nothing more.  I’ve gotten to do, go, and be a part of amazing things. Amazing. If I had to give all of this up tomorrow, I’d be content in the unforgettable journey I was able to be a part of. I am in NO way about to complain about being a part of the “media” (which I will continue to put in quotes because I acknowledge that I am not a legitimate member of the professional media).

All of that said… my voice, my thoughts, my opinions, started to get lost in the shuffle. Over the course of the next 3 years, it became increasingly easier to upload the pictures, give a little description and hit post. I actually thought that maybe that was what people wanted. No one cares what I think, I’d tell myself. They just want the news or update.  I was trying to be everything to everyone, and make sure all of their stories got covered by me. It was a very rare thing when I would actually sit down and write something. It got to the point where I was posting lots of press releases and I felt any real posts I was doing got lost in the noise. That’s when I created my “Favorite Posts” section on the main page of the site. That was me trying to justify doing what I was doing. Over the past few years, people would come up to me and say “I love your blog!” and I’d be embarrassed, wondering if they’d read it lately. I wanted to quit and give up the blog altogether many times.

And at the same time, despite knowing I wasn’t living up to my potential, I would get frustrated when I wouldn’t get invited to something I really wanted to cover. And let me tell you, when you get to that point, embarrassing doesn’t begin to cover it. I never wanted to feel entitled. I never wanted to whine about what I wasn’t invited to. But as any blogger (I think moreso Disney bloggers because we are such a tight-knit community) will tell you, it’s hard not to compare and want what other people are getting to do. There, I said it. Sure, if everyone got to do it, then it’s not special or report-worthy any more…but these are tough lessons to learn. I struggled with getting labeled a “mommy blogger,” with trying to be legitimate enough to cover the events news sites were, and with still being a personal blog. Yes, I’m a mom, and I blog. But I don’t always want to talk about my kids. Sometimes I want to talk about theme park history or a really great adult beverage, or a weekend getaway. Where do I fit in?

Fortunately, I’ve met some of THE most amazing people along my 5 year journey. Some I consider my closest and dearest friends. Others, I’ve been lucky to work with and share their information on my site, but they’ve become friends too. I’ve gone to them for advice, they’ve given me support, we’ve shared a drink or a cupcake along the way, and they are now a part of my life. But, unlike many of my friends, I didn’t get into blogging to make a living at it, or even a profit. You won’t see 42 ads on my site, or linked words, or sponsored posts or paid product endorsements. I never wanted that. Sure, I could’ve gone a different way and done it. And there is nothing wrong with the sites that do, more power to them; they made a true success of their site and brand. But I always just wanted to share my thoughts. I know that sounds cheesy and simple, but it is completely true. On my site right now, you will find one google ad, one Disney Store banner, affiliate links to the Disney Store on my purse posts, and Amazon on my movie reviews. The banner at the top is there because my day job is with them, I make no commission or fee from that. That’s it. I didn’t start a blog to get paid for it. Yeah, that would be a cool side-effect, but it’s just not what my goal ever was. However, I realized that by not sharing me in my posts, I’m selling out just the same.

If someone reads a blog about something I experienced at a theme park or restaurant and goes there to do the same thing, because of me, then that is payment enough for me. Sharing common experiences, good and bad, commiserating with other moms trying to get through a day in a theme park with 3 kids…figuring out what a picky eater would enjoy at a particular place…experiencing the joy on your child’s (or your) face when you see something so magical, you just have to share it with the world…knowing you’re going through the same tough time I am, and isn’t it great we can talk to each other about it…that’s why. Not for page views or follower counts or RT’s or shares. Because I wanted to share me, with you. Whoever you are. I  now know that I can’t be everything to everyone. I’ve learned that not everyone is going to like me, my blog, what I write or how I write it. They may think my photos are silly or I talk about my kids too much or not enough. All those old sayings about pleasing people are old sayings for a reason. They are true.

Incredibles mask Which brings me to my next point. The last two years have been pretty rough for me, personally. Normally, it’s easy to share triumphs online: new jobs, moving, new baby…but it’s harder, or less accepted anyway, to share the failures. I’ve written about my dad who passed away quite a bit online, mostly for selfish reasons, because I don’t want him or his memory to be forgotten, but also because things weren’t always perfect, and if someone else going through what I or my family did can relate, or someone hugs their dad a little tighter because he’s still around, then all the better. Other than that, though, I kept things pretty upbeat in my online life. It’s much easier to hide behind a mask of sparkles and sunshine, than admit you are struggling. No one really wants to post updates like “Fighting with the husband again…” or “Crying in Epcot on the 4th of July…” and no one really wants to read them either. Or so I thought.

When I finally began posting on my personal Facebook page about my marriage being over, the amount of support I received was overwhelming. It’s amazing how many of us have truly “been there, done that…” but kept it inside too. It took many years for me to get to the point of knowing my marriage of 16 years was ending. I went through the motions for years and years, not knowing there was any alternative. But the funny thing about changing your life, whether it’s blogging, going back to school, or just getting a job, is that it opens your eyes to what you are truly capable of. Independence. Confidence. Happiness. We all deserve all of those things, and it took me a very long time to see that. Once I realized it, and knew things were not going to change at home, I still had to spend the next year living together as we’d just renewed our lease. Then came the waiting for the official paperwork to be complete. In that time, I got a part-time and then full-time job, moved out, paid my own way for things, kept my children happy, and yes, started dating again. To say it’s been a roller-coaster of stress, emotions, ups and downs and everything in between is an understatement. But at the end of the day, it was all worth it. During that time, the support I had from online and real-world friends and family was amazing. Working more and making sure everything was taken care of took me away from writing even more, and it’s just now, almost 2 years later, that I’m figuring it all out. I still have a lot of work in the whole balancing act of family/work/blog/social life, but I am working on it, and that feels great.

So with all of this time to reflect on priorities and goals and happiness and what’s truly important, the nagging in the back of my mind to get away from phoning it in and get back to writing from the heart has gotten louder and louder. So this is me, answering that call, opening that door, and letting the real me, the real zannaland, back out to play. It would be so easy to give up right now, to say, there are now 5347 more “Disney blogs” out there than when you started 5 years ago. Many of them that report just the facts, great photos, great videos, no personal input – and people love them. But then I think of the people I’ve met over the years who have said, you inspired me to start a blog…you inspired me to apply to the moms panel…you inspired me to share my story…and I think of me, 5 years ago, and what I wanted to achieve here and why I started at all. And I can’t give up on that lady back there in 2009. I can’t let her down. She’s in for the ride of her life, and I’m not going to be the one to end it.

So now, with tears in my eyes as I finally conclude this epic ramble (to the sound of grateful sighs that it’s over, I’m sure) – this is my promise to you, whoever you are reading this – this site will share my thoughts and words, my likes and dislikes, my triumphs and tragedies from now until there’s just no more to write about, or we ALL have a blog. To the mom looking for opinions or recommendations, I’ll give you mine. To the single person or couple looking for kid-free ideas or opinions, I can do that too. For the purse maven looking for the latest releases, don’t worry, I’ve still got you covered. For the PR person wanting me to share your news, if it’s something I’m passionate about, I’m on it, with all my heart. Wanna geek out over 1980’s EPCOT or Diagon Alley at Universal? I’m your girl. In short, I’m not going to label or limit myself  but rather give you more of the reason you started reading me in the first place – I hope. 🙂 THANK YOU, for being here with me on this journey. It may have changed courses or had extended layovers along the way, but it’s still going and I’m more excited than ever to be taking you all on the next turn.

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Guest Post: Trick-or-Treating in and Around Walt Disney World

30 October 2013 by Suzannah Otis 2 Comments

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I would like to welcome guest author Michelle Rise who wanted to share her tips for spending Halloween in Orlando with all of you. Apologies for not posting this sooner, it’s been a busy month here in Zannaland – but this is great planning for last minute ideas this year or working on next year’s Halloween! Thanks, Michelle!

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October is here along with changing leaves, cool breezes and Halloween. Everyone enjoys the costume parties, parades and scary decor but what everyone really looks forward to is Trick or Treating. If you plan to be in Orlando for Halloween, you’re in for a treat. The holiday is celebrated with gusto throughout the month of October and nobody does it better than Walt Disney World.

Halloween at Walt Disney World is delightful. The decorations are colorful with just a touch of not-so-scary ghoulishness for that extra bit of fun. How do you trick or treat while vacationing in Orlando?

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MICKEY’S NOT SO SCARY HALLOWEEN PARTY

Dress up in your favorite costume and attend Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom. Kids of all ages can trick or treat throughout the park and nobody cares if you go through a candy line twice. We counted over 30 different places to trick or treat spread pretty evenly throughout the park and I’ve been told there are actually more than that.

Tip
Bring a bag unless you want to use the plastic one given out by cast members. The plastic bag is cute but a lightweight pullstring backpack works better.

Naturally you’ll see a lot of princesses and pirates which is why dressing as Snow White’s evil stepmother or Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty is so fun. You’ll stand out from the crowd. Your costume doesn’t have to be Disney related. In fact, you may be even more noticeable in something non-Disney. But whatever costume you choose, definitely go costumed! It’s just more fun that way.

Surprise
You probably don’t want to spend all the party hours trekking around trick or treating. Most nights of the Not So Scary Halloween event, there are two parades. Candy and stickers are handed out by cast members during the parade so you’re still trick or treating but without all the tiresome walking.

Fireworks are a big hit during the party with special fall colors in the sparkles and some that are ghost or pumpkin shaped.

Don’t forget the rides and attractions. Many are open and waiting for fun with short lines. As the night goes on, characters come out to play and greet guests for photo opportunities.

TRICK OR TREAT AT YOUR HOTEL

If you can’t make the Mickey Halloween party or don’t want to stay out that late, check with the concierge at your hotel.  Many hotels offer activities and events for Halloween, such as ghost stories, character visits, treats and costume contests.  Most are held poolside or in the lobby at designated hours but it’s a great way to enjoy Halloween on the go.  We enjoyed a s’more night one Halloween and were given a bag of various goodies and small games. After some quick research, Hawthorn Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa has a kids trick or treat through the resort area and the staff dress up every year including the General Manager.  The other StaySky Orlando hotels typically have their employees dressed up and a bucket of Halloween candy at the front desk.   Depending on the ages involved, a simple event is perfect.  Kids still have fun and parents save money and get to bed earlier.

 

Either way, you’re sure to have fun and create great family memories in the process. Happy Halloween!

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Bio:

Michelle Rise is a homemaker and Mother of 5 and travel enthusiast. With many years of experience trekking through Disney parks with her Family, Michelle has become an expert on navigating families through Disney. She also enjoys travel to most other destinations worldwide and when not writing about her experiences or teaching her children to drive, Michelle can be found chasing the family dog up rainbow mountain with her husband of over 25 years, Ben. You can follow Michelle on Twitter, @Rise7Up, for all of her latest writings.

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Filed Under: All blogs, Disney Holidays, Disney Movie News & Reviews, Disney Planning, Disney Special Events, Guest Authors, Walt Disney World Tagged With: Disney Halloween, Guest Authors, Michelle Rise, Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, Orlando halloween

Facebook Fans Name Busch Gardens Tampa’s Lion Cub Sisters

5 July 2013 by Suzannah Otis Leave a Comment

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FACEBOOK FANS NAME BUSCH GARDENS’ LION CUB SISTERS
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Tampa, Fla.– Busch Gardens® Tampa recently welcomed three lion cubs to the park, one male and two unrelated females.   After a week long poll, 6,000 Busch Gardens Tampa Facebook fans voted to name the two lion cub sisters.  The winning names for the three-month-old cubs are Shaba, meaning “brazen”, and Shtuko, meaning “twitch”. 

The Busch Gardens animal care team has started introducing the cubs to the Edge of Africa attraction at the park, where guests can see the cubs all summer long and beyond.
 
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More information and updates about the progress of the new cubs will be posted on BuschGardensTampaBlog.com.

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Disney Interactive Delivers “Best of Disney” to Fans’ Homes with New App for Xbox 360

27 June 2013 by Suzannah Otis Leave a Comment

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Recently Disney Interactive launched the new Disney app for Xbox 360, delivering new and original digital video to homes in the U.S. Featuring original web series, classic animated shorts, clips from Disney shows and the latest Disney movie trailers, the new app lets users access the best Disney content from across the web. The Disney app for Xbox 360 furthers Disney Interactive’s goal to bring quality Disney videos and experiences across all platforms and devices.

With Disney on Xbox 360, fans can look forward to:
· Episodes of the popular web series, Disney Where’s My Water? Presents Swampy’s Underground Adventures

· Classic shorts starring Mickey Mouse and friends

· Music videos, clips and trailers from Disney Channel, Disney XD and The Walt Disney Studios

· Future series and programming from Disney Interactive’s upcoming slate of original video

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Disney for Xbox 360 is now available in the Xbox Live Marketplace.

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New Disney Princesses and More Shoe Ornament Collection

25 June 2013 by Suzannah Otis Leave a Comment

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Disney character-inspired shoe ornament Overview

Last year we saw the release of the popular Mickey Ear ornaments and this year we have the release of the Disney shoe ornament! Just like the Mickey Ear ornaments before them you can find a shoe ornament for almost every popular character. Princesses, Villains, Minnie Mouse, Mary Poppins and even a shoe for Jack Skellington.

They can be found in most stores around WDW, but for the best selection check out Disney’s Days of Christmas at Downtown Disney and the Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe at Magic Kingdom.

Price: $22.95 each.

Jasmine (Aladdin)

Disney Jasmine character-inspired shoe ornament
Disney Jasmine character-inspired shoe ornament
Disney Jasmine character-inspired shoe ornament

Tiana (Princess and the Frog)

Disney Tiana character-inspired shoe ornament
Disney Tiana character-inspired shoe ornament
Disney Tiana character-inspired shoe ornament

Rapunzel (Tangled)

Disney Repunzel character-inspired shoe ornament
Disney Repunzel character-inspired shoe ornament
Disney Repunzel character-inspired shoe ornament

Ariel (The Little Mermaid)

Disney Ariel character-inspired shoe ornament
Disney Ariel character-inspired shoe ornament
Disney Ariel character-inspired shoe ornament

Belle (Beauty and the Beast)

Disney Belle character-inspired shoe ornament
Disney Belle character-inspired shoe ornament
Disney Belle character-inspired shoe ornament

Aurora (Sleeping Beauty)

Disney Aurora character-inspired shoe ornament
Disney Aurora character-inspired shoe ornament
Disney Aurora character-inspired shoe ornament

Snow White (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)

Disney Snow White character-inspired shoe ornament
Disney Snow White character-inspired shoe ornament

Cinderella (Cinderella)

Disney Cinderella character-inspired shoe ornament
Disney Cinderella character-inspired shoe ornament
Disney Cinderella character-inspired shoe ornament

Evil Queen (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)

Disney Evil Queen character-inspired shoe ornament
Disney Evil Queen character-inspired shoe ornament
Disney Evil Queen character-inspired shoe ornament

Maleficent (Sleeping Beauty)

Disney Maleficent character-inspired shoe ornament
Disney Maleficent character-inspired shoe ornament
Disney Maleficent character-inspired shoe ornament

Queen of Hearts (Alice in Wonderland)

Disney Queen of Hearts character-inspired shoe ornament
Disney Queen of Hearts character-inspired shoe ornament
Disney Queen of Hearts character-inspired shoe ornament

Cruella De Vil (101 Dalmations)

Disney Cruella De Vil character-inspired shoe ornament
Disney Cruella De Vil character-inspired shoe ornament
Disney Cruella De Vil character-inspired shoe ornament

Ursula (The Little Mermaid)

Disney Ursula character-inspired shoe ornament
Disney Ursula character-inspired shoe ornament
Disney Ursula character-inspired shoe ornament

Daisy Duck

Disney Daisy Duck character-inspired shoe ornament
Disney Daisy Duck character-inspired shoe ornament
Disney Daisy Duck character-inspired shoe ornament

 

 

 

Minnie Mouse

Disney Minnie Mouse character-inspired shoe ornament
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Disney Minnie Mouse character-inspired shoe ornament

Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins)

Disney Mary Poppins character-inspired shoe ornament
Disney Mary Poppins character-inspired shoe ornament
Disney Mary Poppins character-inspired shoe ornament

Jack Skellington (A Nightmare Before Christmas)

Disney Jack Skellington character-inspired shoe ornament
Disney Jack Skellington character-inspired shoe ornament
Disney Jack Skellington character-inspired shoe ornament

Alice (Alice in Wonderland)

Disney Alice in Wonderland character-inspired shoe ornament
Disney Alice in Wonderland character-inspired shoe ornament
Disney Alice in Wonderland character-inspired shoe ornament

Tinker Bell (Peter Pan)

Disney Tinker Bell character-inspired shoe ornament
Disney Tinker Bell character-inspired shoe ornament
Disney Tinker Bell character-inspired shoe ornament

 

You can also get your shoe ornaments personalized with things like names or dates.

Disney character-inspired shoe ornament Personalization

I immediately bought the Ariel and Rapunzel ornament as they are my favorite princesses. The shoes are incredibly detailed and the ribbon is on a hook so you can remove it if you want to put the shoes on a shelf instead. The shoe ornament is a wonderful little collectible!

Which one is your favorite? Which character would you like to see as a shoe ornament?

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Disney Ariel Makeup Collection by Sephora

24 June 2013 by Suzannah Otis 1 Comment

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 SEPHORA has created a series of captivating beauty collections inspired by beloved Disney Princess characters entitled Disney Reigning Beauties.  Each limited edition seasonal collection focuses on the individual style, personality and story of a specific Disney Princess, bringing her to life in a way that inspires women to create their own princess moments.

 

This summer dive into a daring journey of curiosity and discovery with the Disney Reigning Beauties Ariel Collection by SEPHORA, an assortment of color cosmetics, a signature fragrance and princess-worthy accessories that are inspired by the world under the sea and bold determination of Ariel from the classic Disney animated film, The Little Mermaid. The Disney Reigning Beauties Ariel Collection by SEPHORA captures the ethereal, yet vibrant colors depicted in the film in a stunning array of treasures, beyond your wildest dreams.

Disney Reigning Beauties Ariel Collection by Sephora Storylook Eyeshadow Palette Vol. 3 Ariel Edition

  • Storylook Eyeshadow Palette Volume 3 Ariel Edition ($55)

“Dare to Dream”

Chase the life you desire with this customized palette of 20 bright and brilliant shades, each inspired by and formulated to match the hues from the film. Encased in a keepsake box with original artwork that portrays Ariel in her grotto of collected treasures, these lustrous shades invite you to dare to dream and let your curiosity lead the way with a complete eyeshadow wardrobe.

Shades include:

 

Blue Lagoon

The moon shimmering on the lagoon

(shimmering blue)

Scuttle

Ariel’s skintone while talking to Scuttle

(shimmering pinky beige)

Flounder

Flounder coming out of the water

(matte nude)

Sebastian

Sebastian’s face

(matte coraly pink)

 

Flotsam

Flotsam in the shadows

(deep blue charcoal)

Sea Shells

Ariel’s sisters singing

(shimmering ivory)

Les Poissons

Chef Louis’ bloodthirsty shadow in the ‘Le Poissons’ scene

(dusty satin muave)

Caspian Sea

Light reflecting through the water on Atlantica

 (shimmering rich turquoise)

Your Voice

Ursula striking a deal with Ariel

(glistening silver pearl)

Unfortunate Souls

The smoke during Ursula’s finale

(matte lavender grey)

Atlantica

The shimmering turquoise colors of Atlantica

(shimmering sea foam green)

Fins

Ariel’s fin under the sea

(glittery mermaid green)

Sick of Swimmin’

Ariel’s first breath of air with legs

(shimmering opalescent)

Ursula

Ursula’s skintone in the shadows

(pearly purple)

Sha La La La

Fish chorus singing to Ariel and Eric

 (matte dark fuchsia)

Triton

The King shooting his triton

(shimmering gold)

Wanderin’ Free

Ariel imaging herself with legs

 (shimmering pink champagne)

Jetsam

Jetsam’s fins in the shadows

(deep teal with dark iridescent glitter)

Sea Witch

The Sea Witch in all her power and glory

(pearly violet)

Treasures Untold

Glistening water from King’s triton

(opalescent pale pink)

 

 

 

Sephora Beauty Insider can now order this eyeshadow palette online HERE

Disney Reigning Beauties Ariel Collection Part of Your World Eyeshadow Palette
  • Part of Your World Eyeshadow Palette ($30)

“Dreams are Realities in Waiting”

Open your eyes to endless possibilities with this captivating palette with four vibrant shades that are easy to apply and blend for a variety of mesmerizing eye looks. Let your eyes shimmer like the sea with these inspiring shades, including What’s-It (matte clay grey) and three glittery shades, Who’s-It (glittering white), Dinglehopper (iridescent light teal), and Snarfblat (violet with iridescent glitter).

Disney Reigning Beauties Ariel Collection by Sephora Sephora X What Cha-Nail-Callit Nail Lacquer Set

  • Sephora X What Cha-Nail-Callit Nail Lacquer Set ($24.50)

“Make a Splash”

Make a splash and get into a sea of trouble when you discover these six delightfully daring lacquers. Each sea-inspired shade brings Ariel’s underwater kingdom into a whole new world. Shades include: We In Luck Here (creamy coral red), Hotter Under The Water (creamy plum), Ariel (rich pearly turquoise), Off The Hook (pearly silver chrome), Life Is The Bubbles (iridescent glittery shimmer), and Devotin’ To Floatin’ (pearlescent teal).

Disney Reigning Beauties Ariel Collection by Sephora Mermaid Song Lipgloss Set

  • Mermaid Song Lipgloss Set ($38)

“Find Your Voice”

Be empowered, be bold, and find your voice with this set of four pigmented, glistening glosses that are fun and flirty, with a hint of feisty. Shades include: Dream Girl (perky pink), Sea Witch (bold berry), Redhead (rich red), Mermaid (courageous coral).

Disney Reigning Beauties Ariel Collection Kiss the Girl Eau de Parfum Spray

  • Kiss the Girl Eau de Parfum

Feel the passion of the moment with Kiss the Girl Eau de Parfum, an invigorating new fragrance inspired by the magical moment of true love’s first kiss. This captivating scent opens with a refreshing burst of bergamot, wet cucumber, and ozonic accord, and is brought to life with a splash of water notes, wild lilac and starfruit, all fused together with warm sandalwood and sensual velvet sensations of ambergris to make the moment last forever.

 

  • Kiss the Girl Eau de Parfum Spray, 50 mL ($58)

“All It Takes is One Kiss”

Disney Reigning Beauties Ariel Collection by Sephora Kiss the Girl Roll On Eau de Parfum

  • Kiss the Girl Roll On Eau de Parfum ($19)

“True Love is Beyond Words”

Disney Reigning Beauties Ariel Collection by Sephora Set The Mood Compact Mirror

  • Set the Mood Compact Mirror ($20)

“You’ve Got to be You”

Bat your eyes and pucker your lips with this beautifully designed deep sea treasure.

 

The Disney Reigning Beauties Ariel Collection by SEPHORA will be available for a limited time beginning in July 2013 in all SEPHORA stores, as well as by calling 1-877-SEPHORA or logging on to sephora.com via computer or smartphone.

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Happy Thanksgiving From The Muppets!

24 November 2011 by Suzannah Otis Leave a Comment

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Happy Thanksgiving! I hope this day brings you peace and gratitude as we enjoy today with loved ones.

After the turkey naps are over, hopefully you have plans to see The Muppets this long holiday weekend. I know I am headed back too, I just loved The Muppets that much. Enjoy the weekend!

muppets thanksgiving

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Help Give Kids the World with the Power of 10

8 January 2011 by Suzannah Otis 2 Comments

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Power of 10 Readers will know that Give Kids the World is an organization near and dear to my heart. My fellow Moms Panelists helped raise $7500 last year to deliver in person at our October reunion, and I shared some stories with you then.

Now the Power of 10 has been brought to my attention, organized by Disney fans in an effort to raise $1 million for Give Kids the World. Here is some more info below and instructions for how you can donate today and help children and family’s dreams have a little more pixie dust.

 

 

[Read more…] about Help Give Kids the World with the Power of 10

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Day 5 of the Disney Gift Guide – A GIVEAWAY (or TWO!)

10 December 2010 by Suzannah Otis 25 Comments

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Disney Gift Guide Day 5

 

Day 5 has a arrived and I thought, what better way to end this week-long guide to Disney-giving than a giveaway for you? Well how about TWO giveaways??

Thanks to generous and friend on twitter who wishes to remain anonymous, I have a great stocking stuffer to give away. Phineas & Ferb: Ride Again for Nintendo DS! My family loved playing this game and now you have a chance to win a brand new copy for your family.

Phineas & Ferb Ride Again

In addition, the wonderful folks over at Rayovac (the official battery of Walt Disney World!) have sent me some fabulous products to share with you all. Included in this gift-pack will be a Rayovac pre-charged regargable battery charger including 4 batteries, a separate pack of 4 re-chargeable AAA batteries, a medium sized LED flashlight with batteries, a small LED flashlight (in pink!) with batteries, a 4-pack of AA batteries in a “Go Pack” (perfect for taking with you to Disney parks!) and a 2-pack of D batteries. I think this should help out anyone unwrapping toys and remembering “batteries not included” on Christmas day!  Many thanks to Rayovac for these items!

 

Rayovac Giveaway

So how do you enter to win these two giveaways? Simple – just comment below to enter. Extra entries may be used by “liking” ZannaLand on facebook, or if you already do – tell your friends! Just comment again to let me know if you are adding another entry. Giveaway ends December 13, 2010 at midnight EST. I’ll use random.org to choose two winners on December 14, so I’ll have enough time to get these shipped out to you before Christmas.

WINNERS have been picked! Check the comments below.

Thanks to everyone who entered!! Happy Holidays!

Be sure to check out the other 4 days of Disney Gift Guides for some wonderful holiday ideas for Disney lovers – Disney Gift Guide Day 1, Disney Gift Guide Day 2, Disney Gift Guide Day 3, and Disney Gift Guide Day 4 too!

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