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D23 Expo 2019 Line Up Announcements

Now that the D23 2019 Expo is a little over 2 months away, the updates are increasing. Today we received some of the line ups and locations for the main presentations of the Expo. The most anticipated of the presentations at Expo are always The Walt Disney Studios and Disney Parks presentations, ... Read More

Finding Dory Official Trailer Released

During the D23 Expo over last summer in Anaheim, we were treated to quite a bit of news and info about Finding Dory, including many of the voice actors, and some exclusive clips of the film. Now the first full-length trailer has been officially released today, on the Ellen Show and we can share it ... Read More

D23…and Me (and You)

Like many other posts which I begin here lately, this one has been brewing a while, probably since the EPCOT 30 celebration put on by D23 back in *gulp* 2012...wow, has it really been that long? Well anyway, I wanted to say a lot about D23 back then, and since that time, my sentiments have only ... Read More

First Teaser Trailer for Disney Pixar’s The Good Dinosaur

At the last D23 Expo, we were treated to the announcements of quite a few DisneyPixar projects, including Inside Out, which I'll be screening tonight with full review to come, Finding Dory (not so much as excited about that one but we'll see), and The Good Dinosaur. The official synopsis of ... Read More

New Tomorrowland Movie Posters and Trailer – Review of the Epcot Sneak Peek

Over the weekend, an extended preview began on both coasts to showcase Tomorrowland's May 22nd release. In Epcot, the preview took the place of the much beloved (or much despised from some fans who don't "get it") Captain EO starring Michael Jackson. I am firmly in the LOVE category with Captain EO, ... Read More

D23’s Destination D to Be Held in Walt Disney World This July

As a charter member of D23 - I really am grateful for its existence. It brought Walt Disney history to life for me, and really, led to my first visit to Disneyland in 2011 for the D23 Expo (and I've now been back 5 times since!). So I'm thrilled that D23 is announcing its next Destination D event ... Read More

  • 💚💙The insta-famous Blue Milk/Green Milk combo! If you can’t decide which to try of these frozen, non-dairy concoctions, try both (and get an extra cup if you want to mix them like above!) which would make Aunt Beru and Luke Skywalker proud...I think? 😆 . 💙The blue milk is a blend of coconut and rice milks with flavors or dragon fruit, pineapple, lime, and watermelon. To me, this tasted like a Hawaiian air freshener smells...or Fruit Stripe gum haha. . 💚The green milk is also coconut and rice milks with mandarin orange, passion fruit, grapefruit, and orange blossom. To me, this one was like a floor cleaner smells 😬 maybe it was the grapefruit, I dunno, but this one was even less appealing to me. . Both of these come in alcoholic versions, the blue adds Bacardi Rum and the green adds Corazon Blanco tequila. I tried the blue with alcohol Saturday and you can’t really taste much. (thanks to @vegandisneyfood for these descriptions check site her out!) . My recommendations, if you aren’t a big fruity flavored person (which normally I am!) is maybe have a sip of a friends just to say you’ve tried it haha. And if you’re looking for alcoholic options, I’d stick with Oga’s Cantina which will be a better bang for your buck. . You can also get a light up souvenir sipper so you can carry your favorite around with you if you are a fan of these drinks. Scroll to see prices and the sipper! . Have you tried either? What did you think and which is your favorite? Let me know in the comments below!
  • So nice to finally see some blue skies and #BrightSuns in #Batuu yesterday! Had an amazing time drinking and eating and exploring with @vegandisneyfood (@amandatinney), @mousesteps Denise and @mousestepsweekly Jeff! I also bumped into so many old twitter pals I haven’t seen in ages @heatherw25, @mrbrettyoung, @disdug, had a @schmooferino sighting, @ryno1185 and I shared our love for Ewoks, and ran into (almost literally) @ashleyeckstein from @heruniverse too! (And probably more I’m forgetting) Such a fun day at #GalaxysEdge 💫🌔✨ . I’m trying to decide if I prefer Batuu in the day or night...which is your favorite so far? #TilTheSpire!
  • My favorite section of #Batuu was the Market area. In all of the previews and presentations I’d seen of Galaxy’s Edge, this seemed like the most unique and intriguing, and it did not disappoint. The amount of detail that is in this small section is mind-boggling. It is open-air and HOT, even at night but that only adds to the authenticity of the space. I can’t wait to go back and explore more. Here are a few photos just of the top of the marketplace (I love lighting shots what can I say) as well as a peek at Ronto Roasters, the area behind the market and the entrance to the market at night.
  • I know Galaxy’s Edge has been covered far and wide, and even tho I am an original movie fan, I wasn’t *incredibly* excited to see this new land. However - I was really blown away by the the details. Honestly, it didn’t matter to me that it was Star Wars, but the fact that I had that vague familiarity made it seem more comfortable and welcoming. Anyway, I’ll have a blog post up soon with my thoughts but I just wanted to share some of my nighttime photos. ✨Rising Moons! 🌕
  • Twilight time at #VolcanoBay #CabanaBayResort
  • #LazyRiverLife 💦 @universalorlandohotels #CabanaBayResort. . #ProTip: if you are celebrating your birthday, make sure you tell the front desk, you’ll get a voucher for a free drink or dessert! (This was for Sophia’s free drink but they made mine the free one with alcohol 🍹) #NOTanAD
  • Our view for the next two days 🗿🌋🌊 #CabanaBay #VolcanoBay #Staycation #OrlandoStaycation
  • . ❄️On this last day of July, let me indulge with one more Christmas in July photo set...these are the amazing luminaries that will be at #DisneysAnimalKingdom this season as it is decorated for the holidays for the first time in ever. . ❄️Celebrating the winter season, The Oasis area and Tree of Life will spotlight winter animals we don’t usually see at Animal Kingdom, because we have no winter.🚫☃️ . ⭐️I love luminaries and these are no exception. Aren’t they beautiful?! I am now even more excited to see the Animal Kingdom additions! {scroll to see a bonus silly selfie of me with a Hollywood Studios deer friend!}. #christmasinjuly #disneyholidays #hosted Also if you haven’t yet, check out our vlog at YouTube.com/zannaland! 🎄 . ⭐️What about you? Will you be visiting Animal Kingdom this season? What’s your favorite Disney park during the holidays?
  • Sci-fi Dine-in Theater has always been a favorite in our family. The menu has changed many times over the years, but the atmosphere is always a wonderful time capsule and I hope it never changes. 👽🤖🍿🚙🎬 . Have you been to Sci-fi? What’s your favorite part? The food? The movies on screen?
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