Alice in Wonderland Ride Receives Quiet Upgrade
While the hubbub (and the traffic) has been circulating around Big Thunder Mountain, there has been another ride that received an upgrade this past year – Alice in Wonderland. I’ve always loved the Alice in Wonderland attraction at Disneyland but … Continue reading Alice in Wonderland Ride Receives Quiet Upgrade
Kill Refurb Marry: Disney Villains
So I was asked by Melissa over at Mouse on the Mind to participate in a fun blog party they do once a month called – you guessed it – Kill Refurb Marry with the idea being to embrace the … Continue reading Kill Refurb Marry: Disney Villains
Hidden Treasures: Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes
There are so many attractions at Disneyland that if you’re there for only a day, you can’t possibly see them all. You’re likely to hit all the “biggies” – It’s A Small World, Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, and … Continue reading Hidden Treasures: Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes
Port Disney: The Theme Park That Never Was
Have you ever been to Port Disney? Only in your imagination. Port Disney is often cited as the foundational building block of what would become the world-renowned Tokyo DisneySea. But instead of being built halfway across the world, it might … Continue reading Port Disney: The Theme Park That Never Was
D23 Holiday Shopping Day at Mickey’s of Glendale
If you are a Disney fan, then you would definitely treasure the opportunity to go shopping on the Imagineering campus. Walt Disney Imagineering is the heart of creativity for the Disney theme parks all over the world. They are the … Continue reading D23 Holiday Shopping Day at Mickey’s of Glendale
It’s A Jolly Holiday at Disneyland! – Disney Foodie Spotlight
I love that song from Mary Poppins and now I love the food at the Jolly Holiday restaurant at Disneyland! If you’re looking for a quick service place with tasty food and plenty of seats, then this will make you … Continue reading It’s A Jolly Holiday at Disneyland! – Disney Foodie Spotlight
Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round: Where Disneyland Began
One of the iconic places in the history of Disney theme parks is the place where Walt first thought of the concept of Disneyland. As the story goes, while Walt was watching his daughters on the merry-go-round at the park … Continue reading Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round: Where Disneyland Began
Tarkin – An Exploration Into Star Wars Lore
Tarkin is the second novel in the new publishing era where each novel is considered part of the canon of Star Wars history. Written by James Luceno, it is more than simply a book about the man we have come … Continue reading Tarkin – An Exploration Into Star Wars Lore
OMG – Another Great Book! The Spell Bind is Terrific
If you’ve been reading the Oh My Godmother (OMG) series from Disney / Hyperion, you already know how funny, witty, and clever these books are, but if you’ve never read them before, you are in for a treat. Barbara Brauner … Continue reading OMG – Another Great Book! The Spell Bind is Terrific
Planes: Fire and Rescue – One of the Best Non-Sequel Sequels Ever
How many sequels can you name that were better than the original? Aliens comes to mind, but few others. What made that one such a success was how completely different it was from the first one. Different characters, different character … Continue reading Planes: Fire and Rescue – One of the Best Non-Sequel Sequels Ever
