As a 90s kid, Disney VHS tapes were the soundtrack to my childhood. I’ll still never forgive my mom (or myself) for throwing them out – I can still smell the boxes and hear the sound of the “rewinder” before putting them back on the shelf! But there’s one Disney VHS I have particular fondness […] Read more…
I’ve talked at length on this blog about the powerful ability Disneyland has to create nostalgia, joy, and real *magic* for park visitors. So you can imagine my excitement when I learned about a new book: How Does Disney Do That? How Disney Makes Us Feel and Why It Matters. The book is all about […] Read more…
Are you an 11th hour holiday shopper, or one to order gifts months in advance? For me, the earlier better so I don’t have to think about it anymore! If you’re working through your list and either have a Disneyland fan to shop for or want some Disneyland items for your own wish list, I’ve […] Read more…
I think you’re officially a Disney nerd when you consider park posters “art”. I just think the illustration style and design of these posters give so much personality. The creepy, foreboding color scheme of a Haunted Mansion poster shares almost nothing in common with the cotton candy cheer of a Dumbo poster – yet these […] Read more…
When you imagine a Disney employee – what job do you picture? An animator? A parks employee? A Disney store salesperson? While those are all definitely cast member positions, there are actually a ton of different departments and roles within Disney, many you’ve probably never heard of. Thus, One Day at Disney, a series designed to […] Read more…
As a self admitted map nerd, I’m fascinated by Disney parks ones in particular. I just find it so interesting which landscape features artists choose to feature, how lands transition, and what new rides emerging does to change the overall look from above. So imagine my excitement when I found a book on shopDisney focused […] Read more…
How’s your holiday shopping going? I’m actually fairly organized this year and mostly done. But if you’re still working on it – or just needing some inspiration, I’ve gathered some Disneyland inspired items that may help you shop for your Disney-obsessed friends/family…or even yourself 🙂 Note: If you’re looking for even more ideas, many of […] Read more…
An old, mysterious mansion is bound to have quite the library, likely with an equally mysterious librarian keeping things organized. In this case, New Orleans Square‘s haunted home has a librarian willing to share some of those secrets. Let’s take a peek at some stories, as told by Amicus Arcane. Source: Haunted Mansion Wiki PREMISE […] Read more…
I know I am extremely late to the party, but I just realized I never talked about a very special Disney+ series on this blog, released in 2019. Source: Disney+ The Imagineering Story is an incredibly well done series, covering attractions and park projects from all 6 resorts around the world. Narrated by Angela Bassett, […] Read more…
It’s that time of year again! As you start browsing for holiday gifts, you may be in search of some magical items for fellow Disneyland fans. Here are some of my picks, sorted by category. Hopefully this list gives you some ideas and inspiration as you start filling those stockings or thinking through your secret […] Read more…
Have you ever wanted to go behind-the-scenes of your favorite attraction – discover the stories behind the ghosts haunting a certain mansion, or explore what it takes to fly into space? Welcome to Disney+’s newest series: Behind the Attraction. Behind the Attraction covers 10 different fan favorite rides. Only the first 5 have been released, […] Read more…
For the time being, characters in the parks are not signing autographs. But when traditional meet and greets return, I think there’s a lot of room for creativity! Autograph books are wonderful souvenirs – they’re a special collection of characters from all different worlds. But honestly, how often do we go back and revisit them? […] Read more…
Galaxy’s Edge differentiates itself from the rest of Disneyland by being the first immersive land in the park. Meaning, cast members are in character, signs are in the local language, and payments are done with “credits”, not dollars. So of course, a fully immersive planet needs a guide. After all, we’re traveling to the edge […] Read more…
If you’re like me – getting bored of the offerings on all the streaming services these days – allow me to introduce you to a YouTube channel I can’t stop watching. Meet Defunctland. Defunctland is a YouTube channel that explores the history of theme parks – from closed attractions, to scrapped projects, to entire parks […] Read more…