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Category: Disney
Disney Dooney & ME!
You know how pregnant people have a “glow” about them, I also have that glow but NOT for the same reason (thank goodness). I have it when shopping for my next Disney Dooney & Bourke purse. Make it your new Disney tradition. As a mother, I always give, give, give, you know the feeling!…
Disney FACT or MYTH?
Audio specialist Don Dorsey directed Illuminations, and also helped develop Main Street Electrical Parade. Disney FACT or MYTH?
Walt Disney “Quote of the day”
I believe in being a MOTIVATOR! Walt Disney
Flashback Friday
2007 Peyton & Logan at Orlando Visitors Center with none other than Mickey Mouse.
I spy a Hidden Mickey*O*
Awesome, in Cinderella!
Throwback Thursday
2012 Family Trip to Aulani Resort & Spa in Hawaii!
Disney Digest
Disney & Orlando Digest – Week of January 13, 2014 Disney Discounts Walt Disney World® Resort Play Stay and Dine…and Save up to $600 at the Walt Disney World® Resorts: Here is a great offer for your next family vacation. For most stays from January 5th through March 5th, 2014 when booked by December 31st,…
Walt Disney Quote of the Day!
“Somehow I can’t believe there are any heights that can’t be scaled by a man who knows the secret of making dreams come true. This special secret, it seems to me, can be summarized in four C’s. They are Curiosity, Confidence, Courage, and Constancy and the greatest of these is Confidence.” Walt Disney
WDW Spring 2014 Room Offer
WDW Spring 2014 Room Offer **Save up to 30% on rooms at select Walt Disney World Resort Hotels. Book with your Disney Visa® Card through 3/31/2014 for stays most nights 3/14 – 4/12 and 4/20 – 6/15/2014. Ask about other great rates for stays most nights 2/24 – 3/5/2014. **General public discounts also start today -January…
Disney FACT!
The official voices of Mickey & Minnie Mouse were married to each other, Wayne Allwine & Russi Taylor.
Disney & Orlando Digest – Week of December 15, 2013
Walt Disney World® Resort Play Stay and Dine…and Save up to $600 at the Walt Disney World® Resorts: Here is a great offer for your next family vacation. For most stays from January 5th through March 5th, 2014 when booked by December 31st, 2013 you can save $600.00 (based on a family of four) on…
Disney & Orlando Digest – Week of December 8, 2013
Disney Discounts Walt Disney World® Resort Play Stay and Dine…and Save up to $600 at the Walt Disney World® Resorts: Here is a great offer for your next family vacation. For most stays from January 5th through March 5th, 2014 when booked by December 31st, 2013 you can save $600.00 (based on a family…
Disney Quote of the Day
“Why do we have to grow up? I know more adults who have the children’s approach to life. They’re people who don’t give a heck what the Joneses do. You see them at Disneyland every time you go there. They are not afraid to be delighted with simple pleasures, and they have a degree of…
Disney or Bust
Disney or Bust We persuade peeps to go to Disney all the time. No matter at church, kid’s performance or the grocery line. We’re Disney dorks to the core. No need for apples here, just give us a Dole Whip or Mickey Bar and we’ll chEAR. Our friends ask~ Why Disney, are you sick and…
What’s New Around the Mouse
AROUND THE MOUSE UPDATES “What’s New” for Week of Nov 27, 2013 – Walt Disney World, Disneyland & Universal Orlando News There are new things popping up every day at the Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort and Universal Orlando Resort. Join us every week to read about “What’s New” in Disney news and at…
December Disney Digest
Cyber Monday Travel Deals Week of December 1, 2013 Bonus Cyber Monday Offer New! Earn an Extra $100 in Savings on Cyber Monday: Are you ready to take a trip to Europe, a weekend visit to Walt Disney World® Resort, or a relaxing cruise? Book with us on Cyber Monday and receive an extra $100…
Disney Discounts
Walt Disney World® Resort Play Stay and Dine…and Save up to $600 at the Walt Disney World® Resorts: Here is a great offer for your next family vacation. For most stays from Jan. 5 through Mar. 5, 2014 when booked by Dec. 31, 2013 you can save $600 (based on a family of four) on…
Walt Disney talks Mickey Mouse
“He popped out of my mind onto a drawing pad 20 years ago on a train ride from Manhattan to Hollywood at a time when business fortunes of my brother Roy and myself were at lowest ebb and disaster seemed right around the corner.” Walt Disney
What’s New around the Mouse!
Disney World in Florida New! Tour with a Disney Imagineer Discover enchanting secrets on an exclusive tour of the “Castles” at Magic Kingdom park! Set off on a grand adventure filled with fun facts from Disney Imagineers as you have the opportunity to explore Cinderella Castle Suite, scenebyscene. From the foyer, to the parlor, to the…
Tower of Terror 10 Miler at Disney Hollywood Studios
This weekend I’ll be enjoying my third Disney race & my first “TOT”10 miler at DHS. I’ve trained & I’m excited to take this solo (without family) trip, to me it’s another fun challenge for myself. Meeting up with some Disney buddies at WDW. If you’re asking yourself, What is the TOT 10 miler? Well thanks for…
What’s New around the Mouse
New! Pirates Take Over Magic Kingdom – If you love pirates, this is the week to visit Magic Kingdom Park! You can see the band of pirates, including Jake and the Neverland Pirates and Pirate Goofy. There is even a pirate pre-show for “Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade”. Join in on the pirate…
Disney & Orlando Digest – Week of September 22, 2013
Disney Discounts Walt Disney World® Resort Save Up To 30% on Rooms at Select Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels: Book your room only or package reservation and save up to 30% off Official Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels for stays most nights Sept. 29 – Nov 22, 2013, and Nov 30 – Dec. 23, 2013. You can book a room…
Disney & Orlando Digest – Week of September 16, 2013
Disney Discounts Walt Disney World® Resort Save Up To 30% on Rooms at Select Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels This Fall: Book your room only or package reservation and save up to 30% off Official Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels for stays most nights Sept. 29 – Nov 22, 2013, and Nov 30 – Dec. 23, 2013. You can book…
Disney Dooney & Me
You know how pregnant people have a “glow” about them; I also have that glow but NOT for the same reason (thank goodness). I have it when shopping for my next Disney Dooney & Bourke purse. Make it your new Disney tradition; I’m sure your hubby would love me, more like blame me for your new-found…
What’s New Around the Mouse Disney World in Florida Disney MagicBands – Disney is still testing the MagicBands at select resorts. New! Tour Disney’s Hollywood Studios with an Ambassador – Take a tour with a Disney Ambassador around this park and select attractions. The tour leaves the park entrance at 9:30 AM and reservations are…
What’s New Around the Mouse
My Disney Bands Phase 3 of the testing is still in progress at select Disney Resorts. Villains at Magic Kingdom Disney is preparing for Friday the 13th, where the villains will come out during the 13th hour at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Magic Kingdom is giving a sneak peek of the villains in the Celebrate the…
My fave shops at EPCOT!
Art of Disney- Near Spaceship Earth, they have- Art & Collectibles; Pins & Vinylmations, Paintings, Limited-Edition Prints, Cells, Figurines and the much-loved Disney Classic Collection. World Traveler-Apparel & Accessories; Camera & Media; Food & Spirits; Gifts & Housewares; Mickey Ears; Pins & Vinylmation; Toys & Plush, this shop at International Gateway is your passport to…
Just a few activities you can enjoy onboard a Disney Cruise Ship
Disney Cruise Line has different spaces for all age groups. I’ll start out with Disney-themed activity centers where kids of all ages can participate in activities that capture their interests, Such as: It’s a Small World Nursery- Ages 3 month – 3 years can enjoy a world inspired by the classic Disney theme park attraction…
Disney “Quote of the Day!”
“The life and ventures of Mickey Mouse have been closely bound up with my own personal and professional life, “It is understandable that I should have sentimental attachment for the little personage who played so big a part in the course of Disney Productions and has been so happily accepted as an amusing friend wherever…
Disney Fact!
Neither Mickey Mouse nor the famed “Walt Disney” signature were actually ever drawn by Walt Disney himself. Walt did sketch the original plans for the Mickey Mouse’s character, the final design for Mickey was actually drawn by the famed Disney animator Ub Iwerks. Also, the famed signature that is known as a “stylized version” of Disney’s. As…
My “Disney Deal”
*Two weeks only* “Disney Deal” If you transfer your Room-only or Package to me, Happy you will be. If booked less than 30 days ago You’ll be thrilled to know That Disney gift cards are a go Gift card values vary, depending on the package amount you carry Don’t be afraid, Destinations pay us, my…
Around & About at Aulani
Around & About at Aulani Aloha! I know visiting Hawaii is on your families bucket list and visiting Aulani Resort & Spa is no exception. My ohana was fortunate enough to visit Spring 2012. Aulani offers magical activities & entertainment to delight the entire family, but I want to switch it up a bit. I want to…
Out with the old & in with the new, Downtown Disney will soon change to Disney Springs. It will feature a new gateway with a signature water tower and grand entry.
My family was BUSTED on way to DISNEY! by accident
Disney dorks know, when you’re trying to get to the happiest place on earth, you bypass a few things like; *Adequate sleep *Potty breaks–even though your kids have been screaming for hours *Meals–you keep telling them the next town, then the next *You might accidentally overlook a Sun-Pass tollway, LIKE US–probably because we just paid 15…
Child Safety at Disney
Preparation is the key Make a Plan. Before heading to Walt Disney World, make sure that you talk to your child about what to do if they do get lost. For a toddler or young child this may involve learning Mom’s cell phone number, or for an older child picking a designated spot to…
Disney FACT!
It took less than 30 minutes to evacuate thousands of guests from the theme parks on Sept. 11, 2001. After the Sept. 11 attacks, the Federal Aviation Administration put a flight restriction over the Disney World resort. It extends out in a three-mile radius from Cinderella’s Castle and up to 3,000 feet. Related articles Disney…
My Top 5 “Large Group” Table Service Restaurants at WDW:
I will start out by listing the top 5 restaurants then a brief synopsis of each= Ohana – Polynesian Resort Crystal Palace – Magic Kingdom Hoop De Do Revue – Fort Wilderness Campground Chef Mickey’s – Contemporary Resort Boma – Animal Kingdom Lodge Ohana —ʻOhana’s Best Friends Breakfast with Lilo & Stitch. Lilo, Stitch and…
Restaurants & Entertainment at Aulani Resort
If interested, please check out our family’s trip report to Aulani: https://dawnsdorkydiary.wordpress.com/2012/08/14/aloha-gosdin-ohana-aulani-trip-review/ One Paddle, Two Paddle Dine on freshly made sandwiches, tasty wraps and house-made desserts. A keiki (children’s) menu is also available. The Lava Shack Get a quick snack or try one of our grab and go wraps or take-away salads. The Lava…
Least Crowded times to visit Walt Disney World & Disneyland
Least Crowded times to visit WDW Selecting WHEN to visit WDW, it’s one of the most important decision you’ll make when planning a Disney vacation. Lowest Attendance, Least Crowded: January and Early February- after New Year’s Day, until just before President’s Week, Disney World is relatively less crowded. Fall—— If the kids are in school, a more…
Disney “Tip of the day!”
Disney World use to avoid discounting, but these days it’s aggressive about marketing packages that give you freebies, such as free park tickets or free food during your stay. Look at disneyworld.disney.go.com/special-offers and at sites such as MouseSavers.com, which share the latest coupon codes. Related articles Disney Fact (dawnsdorkydiary.wordpress.com)
Disney FACT!
By the 2008 Academy Awards, Walt Disney’s company had been nominated for more than 200 Oscars with more than 50 wins just in films under the Disney logo. Of those films, there are 51 nominations for animated features with 14 wins. With Pixar under the Ears, that amount close to doubles with 13 Oscar wins…
One of my MOST embarrassing moments ever (oldie but goodie)
On our recent visit to Disney World a few weeks ago, I experienced one of my most embarrassing moments EVER . The Beach Club Resort was our home away from home on this trip & Concierge Level to boot, ooh la la, or better yet HA HA HA (you’ll see why). 9:45 in the morning…
Is this WEIRD?
Years & years ago–I checked out a Disney Guide book (what else) over & over at my neighborhood library. One day — I took it to the park & while my kids played, I accidentally dropped it in the mud, I cleaned it up & returned it to the library when it was due. Weeks later, I tried to check it out again & the…
Travel, Family & Fun rolled into one! 