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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
Disney Minnie Mouse character-inspired shoe ornament 2-2
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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Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Delivers Treats For All!

18 September 2012 by Suzannah Otis Leave a Comment

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Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
Autumn decor welcomes you to the Magic Kingdom

Once 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 my favorites to attend each year is Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. The “Not-So-Scary” is important because so many area theme parks do offer super-scary events for those looking for a more haunted Halloween experience. However, in the Magic Kingdom, the tradition has always been to offer family fun with a sprinkling of Haunted Mansion-style spookiness.

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a hard-ticketed special event, which means on certain dates, the Magic Kingdom will close early and a special ticket will be required to attend the party. Is it worth it? I always answer a resounding “YES!” when asked. Here’s a quick run-down of why:

  • No Crowds – The party is limited to a certain number of guests, which means you can ride Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Splash Mountain and yes, even Peter Pan’s Flight with almost no wait. Pro Tip: If you go during the parades or fireworks, it’s virtually walk-on.
  • Free Candy – That’s right, you can trick-or-treat during the event, and not just little ones. Adults and grumpy teenagers with no costumes alike can all fill their bags with candy at various locations throughout the park.
Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
It’s a zip-a-dee-doo-dah day for treats!

 

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
Carved pumpkins in the Splash Mountain candy trail

 

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
Mr. Bluebird approves of trick-or-treating!

 

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
Back again this year is a treat station down by the river boat – loved this addition last year.

 

  • “Boo-to-You” Parade – Veteran Disney guests may think, “eh, a parade, how exciting could it be?” but let me tell you, this is the best parade of the season and worth the party ticket! First, you get a visit from the Headless Horseman who trots down the parade route prior to its start. It’s always an exciting sight to witness and gets everyone fired up for the parade to follow. The parade itself is full of unique and amazing floats. The Haunted Mansion attraction is brought to life, with dancing gravediggers who make quite the “spark” followed by hitchhiking and ballroom dancing ghosts. Next up, the villains we know and love pass by, and just for fun, some cowboy and cowgirl action followed by Clara Cluck, a crowd favorite. Goofy rounds out the parade with his Candy Company contraption, as more candy is handed out among the crowd. Pro Tip: visit attractions during the first parade and stick around for the second one at 10:30.

Here is the Headless Horseman’s ride:

Boo to You Parade
The Gravediggers are my favorite part of the parade!

 

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
Clara Cluck waves to her fans

 

  • Happy HalloWishes Fireworks Spectacular – You may have seen fireworks, you may have even seen Wishes, but HalloWishes will blow them all away. Favorite spooky music and villains’ voices fill the air as fireworks fill the sky, and I do mean FILL the sky. HalloWishes is known for its perimeter fireworks, meaning you are surrounded by them at various points in the show, especially the finale. It’s a truly amazing experience.

 

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
Highlights from HalloWishes – we actually watched from Tomorrowland this year.

 

  • Costumes – one of my favorite parts of attending the Halloween party is just people watching. You see some real creativity on display as folks appear as their favorite Disney or other characters, sometimes as a group theme. It’s just so fun, especially when you see really obscure things that you have to try and guess. There are always some great Hitchhiking Ghosts on hand, and over the last few years I’ve seen quite a few characters from Disney-Pixar’s UP, including young Carl and Ellie, Russell and Carl, and more. It’s a unique experience at every party of the season! Also – you’ll find some of your favorite Disney characters in their own costumes for photo opportunities too, so keep an eye out.

In addition to the above, there is a fun Villains Mix & Mingle show at the Castle stage, and a few Character Dance Parties throughout the park, if your little ghosts have some sugar to burn off. Speaking of, there are healthy non-candy choices available for trick-or-treating as well, just ask the costumed cast members where those options are as you get your treats.

 

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
The spooky gets spookier during the Halloween party – as do the Haunted Mansion cast members…keep an eye out!

 

Some of my other favorite parts of attending Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party are the unique decorations and lighting designs throughout the park. Keep an eye out for spooky shadows projected on the ground – new this year is a skull shining on Big Thunder Mountain, and the Halloween-colored lighting down Main Street, U.S.A. is a fun sight to see.

 

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
Watch out for web-surfers!

 

Bottom line, get thee to the Halloween party! It is so worth it and I think it’s virtually impossible not to have a good time. I haven’t even touched on all of the things you can only see during these special events, some of them, you’ll just have to head over and experience for yourself. I did mention the free candy, right?

Party dates in 2012 are:

  • Sept. 11, 14, 18 21, 25, 28, 30;
  • Oct. 4, 5, 8, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 21, 22, 23, 25, 28, 30 and 31;
  • Nov. 2.

Advance savings of $6 per ticket are available for select dates. Special after-hours tickets are required. For additional information, guests may visit www.disneyworld.com/halloween. Tickets may be purchased online or by calling 407/W-DISNEY.

Disclosure: Disney provided me with four tickets to this event, but did not ask me to write about it. All opinions are my own.

 

 

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Celebrate Your Birthday with Disney’s Special Treatment

17 August 2009 by Suzannah Otis 4 Comments

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One of our family’s traditions since living in the backyard of Walt Disney World is celebrating birthdays in the parks. We also have a tradition of spending Mother’s Day at the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival, and of course enjoying the holiday decorations in December. However there is little that can compete with the magic of being at Disney for your birthday. Our upcoming trip will combine celebrations for my mother – turning 70 this week (and I don’t worry about sharing her age because she doesn’t look a day over 55!) and my daughter will be turning 9 on the last day of our vacation.

There are several things you can do to make your birthday more special at Disney, including ordering gift baskets, flowers or balloons to your Disney resort, or special ordering a small cake ($21) to be delivered (with song of course!) as you dine in a Disney restaurant. In addition, there is one very important, completely FREE thing which you should do first and foremost upon arriving on Disney property: Tell EVERYONE it’s your birthday!! Tell the front desk when you check in at your resort, tell them at the ticket sales booth, guest relations or City Hall at the parks, and tell them at every Disney restaurant at which you dine.

The birthday button is your key to special Disney attention
The birthday button is your key to special Disney attention

When you tell them at the ticket booth or guest relations of a park, you will be given a free button proclaiming to the world that it is your birthday. A cast member will write your name on the button and once you put it on, the magic begins. Cast members will pass you by and say, “Happy Birthday!” Perfect strangers walking past or waiting in line with you will say, “Happy Birthday!”. Your server at a Disney table-service restaurant will even bring you a special Disney cupcake with a candle and sing to you!

Citrico's special birthday treatment
Citrico's special birthday treatment
a celebration cake may be purchased for a fee, cupcakes are free
a celebration cake may be purchased for a fee, cupcakes are free
a special Kona Cafe creme puff on my birthday
a special Kona Cafe creme puff on my birthday

We told the front desk at Disney’s Beach Club Resort it was our daughter’s birthday and she was greeted with a nice surprise one day as we were relaxing in the room. This is not guaranteed, but worth a try, tell everyone!!

you never know what your Disney resort might bring on your birthday
you never know what your Disney resort might bring on your birthday

balloons & an autographed Tink doll at the Beach Club
balloons & an autographed Tink doll at the Beach Club

If you are getting a special Bibbidy Bobbidy Boutique make-over on your birthday, you will receive a special “Birthday Princess” sash. I’m not sure what is available at the new Pirate League in Magic Kingdom, but I’m sure they do something special as well. Part of the fun is finding out the little surprises and treats Disney has in store for birthday boys and girls (no age limit to that title! 😉 )

of course princesses get special birthday treatment
of course princesses get special birthday treatment

Of course this year is the Free Admission on Your Birthday promotion at the Disney Parks, which is a wonderful way to celebrate! And if you have annual passes or admission tickets already, there are other options that ensure you receive some Disney magic on your special day. Whether or not you make visiting Disney on your birthday an annual tradition, don’t be shy and enjoy celebrating YOU in the Happiest Place on Earth!

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