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Sunday Readin’ April 18 2010

18 April 2010 by Suzannah Otis Leave a Comment

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Tronorail - the TRON themed Monorail pulls into Epcot. photo ©Alex Goldman

This week was not short on wonderful Disney blog posts, so let’s get right to it and share a few that caught my eye – much like the fun new look of the Epcot monorail line caught my eye last weekend! Many thanks to Alex Goldman for the use of his photos here on ZannaLand.

Before we jump in though, let me officially announce here that ZannaLand is available in a mobile version at m.zannaland.com! If you are connecting on your phone, it should switch over to the mobile version, but if not (or if on an iPhone) you can just type in m.zannaland.com and it’ll show you the mobile-friendly version. Enjoy!


  • The Main St. Gazette gave us some eye candy in the form of POP icons found at one of my children’s favorite resorts, Pop Century – as reported by Tony Caggiano. Then editor-in-chief Ryan Wilson shares a bit of the rich story behind a feathered friend who’s found a new home with a new sort of “adventurer” – Vinylmation collectors.
  • Meanwhile over on the DisneyFoodBlog, guest author and noted creator of ThemeParkMom.com, Leigh Caldwell, gives her review of the new menu now appearing at the Studio Catering Company in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Then AJ shares a mind-bender of a Disney food photo quiz – can you guess the location of all of these Disney dining-related photos?
  • Amanda Tinney shares a wonderful cast member experience that I was lucky enough to be a part of too. Our server, Mandy from the 50’s Prime Time Cafe featured at one of made it a meal to remember, in more ways than one. Speaking of that dinner, I almost forgot the fun review that our friend John (aka Chef Big Fat Panda) posted on The Disney Food Blog! Amanda also shares a fun video of the colorful new Spring merchandise available in the Parks. I know there’s an item or two I need to pick up in that group!
  • Finally there is a wonderful review over on Progress City, USA of the film Waking Sleeping Beauty {you can view the trailer here}. Michael Crawford‘s review makes me even more excited to see this film, I cannot wait until I can do so.

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random.org winner
#9 is the winner!

Before you run off to read all those fun articles – I have a winner to announce! The Project Future book giveaway recipient was determined using random.org. There were 18 entries and lucky  number 9 was the winner – Charles Aguillon! Congratulations, Charles – I just know you’ll enjoy reading Project Future. Thanks again to Mr. Emerson for providing the giveaway, which did not affect my prior review in any way.



Stay tuned for future giveaways including an exciting prize back from a Mr. Lou Mongello – you may have heard of him. 😉


Happy reading!

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Filed Under: Disney News Tagged With: 50's Prime Time Cafe, Pop Century, Sunday Reading, Tronorail, Waking Sleeping Beauty, Weekend Round-up, zannaland mobile

Sunday Readin’ April 11 2010

11 April 2010 by Suzannah Otis 1 Comment

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photo ©Alex Goldman

Welcome to the second Sunday in April (I almost wrote August there, oops)! It’s been another exciting week in the world of Disney blogs, and I’m about to share some of my favorite articles. But first, I’d like to invite everyone to check out the wonderful links on the Your Disney Community tab on ZannaLand. There are some great places to get your Disney fix and discover something new!


In addition, if you missed the articles on ZannaLand this week be sure to check out my interview with AJ Wolfe of Disney Food Blog fame, Disney Moms Panelist Erin Foster’s report on Disneyland Paris, and my review and giveaway for Chad Emerson’s Project Future.

And finally…my good friend Amanda Tinney has decided to turn the tables and put the Meet Your Moms Panel spotlight on me…but YOU get to ask the interview questions. Head over to DisneyEveryDay.com and ask a question, which Amanda and I will get together and share the answers to in the near future. Oh, I almost forgot – Amanda also let me share my take on the new D-Street Vinylmation shop in Downtown Disney’s West Side, so check out the pictures and news there too!

Now, onto the Disney articles that caught me eye this week:

  • First, whether you are on twitter or not, you must do yourself a favor and check out Scott Otis‘ twitpics of his adventures in Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. He’s sharing some amazing pictures and updates with all of us – Thanks Scott!
  • The official Disney Parks Blog tells us all about the new adults-only dining option on the upcoming Disney Dream cruise ship – Remy – after the famous culinarily-gifted rodent from Ratatouille.
  • Then head on over to the Main St. Gazette for a great interview with Ridley Pearson of Kingdom Keepers fame. While you’re there, take a look at the great collection of Official Walt Disney World Transportation Cards – how cool!
  • If you’re looking for even more (and constant!) Disney stories from around the world – don’t forget DisMarks.com and be sure to submit your favorite stories there to keep the updates growing strong!

Happy Sunday!

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Filed Under: Disney News Tagged With: AJ Wolfe, Amanda Tinney, Disney Dream, DisneySea, Erin Foster, Kingdom Keepers, Main St Gazette, Remy, Ridley Pearson, Scott Otis, Sunday Reading, Tokyo Disneyland, Weekend Round-up

Easter Sunday Readin’ April 4 2010

4 April 2010 by Suzannah Otis 1 Comment

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For those celebrating either at church or with copious amounts of chocolate and marshmallow bunnies, I hope you can take some time out to enjoy some great posts from the world of Disney blogging this past week:

  • Tokyo Disneyland Easter Parade
    Tokyo Disneyland Easter Parade {Photo courtesy of cafetricot on flickr}

    Via @DisneyKing6785 – check out these amazing photos of Easter happenings in Tokyo Disneyland!

  • Amanda Tinney at DisneyEveryDay.com clues us in to the What is Vinylmation Jr. Quest with great photos and info about the newly released mini-creations.
  • In the “what if” category check out these thoughtful posts:  from MainStreetGazette.com, friends wax poetic on what they’d like to see in the home of the Adventurers Club and in the wish-it-wasn’t-an-April-fools-joke department John Frost at TheDisneyBlog.com gives us a whopper of a press release for upcoming Disney plans.
  • From the Official Disney Parks Blog – Dara Trujillo tells us to check out the dates for an upcoming Ridley Pearson book signing to celebrate the release of the third entry to his Kingdom Keepers saga – Kingdom Keepers III – Disney in Shadow. Lastly, Jonathan Frontado shows us the amazing treatment Animator’s Palate restaurant will receive on the newest Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Dream.

Thank you DisneyFoodBlog {who should really just get a permanent spot here on Sundays since there are just too many great posts to choose from!} for the reminder about the DisMarks Disney Blog Carnival! Head over there for some great reads all about Disney.

Whatever you celebrate, have a wonderful Sunday! See you next week!


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Filed Under: Disney News Tagged With: Adventurer's Club, Animator's Palate, April Fool's, Disney Dream, easter, Kingdom Keepers, Ridley Pearson, Sunday Reading, vinylmation, vinylmation jr, Weekend Round-up

Sunday Readin’ March 28 2010

28 March 2010 by Suzannah Otis 1 Comment

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Tip-toeing quietly in the footsteps of my friends on MainStGazette, ImagiNERDing, and TheDisneyFoodBlog, I’m pleased to bring you my version of a weekend wrap-up of Disney posts that caught my eye. I hope you enjoy the items as much as I did and as always, feel free to tell me your favorites from this week in the comments.

  • AJ from The Disney Food Blog confirms what we were all hoping for: The Wishes Dessert Party Returns March 28th!
  • Ryan shows us how things have changed in Epcot since 1984 and the Kodak Picture Spots shown on the park’s guidemap – as they look today – on the Main Street Gazette. While you’re there, check out his coverage of the directional signs of Animal Kingdom’s Asia.
  • Our pal Lou Mongello of WDW Radio tempts us all as he tours the snacks of Disney’s Hollywood Studios in search of the park’s best snack. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed!
  • On Yesterland, Werner Weiss discusses the urban legend of the Swan and Dolphin hotels being reversed – with some really cool photos in the piece. I loved this article since our wedding reception was held at the Dolphin (14 years ago this October eep!) these resorts have always held a special place in my Disney history.
  • And finally, in light of the recent announcement from Disney Parks unveiling their Premier Passport which covers admission to both Walt Disney World and Disneyland, Scott from DisneyBiz calculates exactly when this annual pass pays for itself in terms of park visits.

 

Happy reading and see you next week in ZannaLand!

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