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…
I know I am not alone in looking forward to the holidays and the ushering in of a new year. And this year, the holidays are going to be super weird for so many of us. Maybe a tiny bit of Disney magic or even Disney window shopping can help bring some much needed cheer […] Read more…
Dapper Day is a magical day that happens twice a year, when Disneyland visitors step back in time and dress in their finest vintage looks. Some create pinup interpretations of classic characters, and others dress with no Disney influence at all. If you’ve admired these looks and want to join in on the fun, I’ve […] Read more…
Over the years, I’ve developed a terrible obsession with pins (combined with my ear collection, I’m starting to feel like a Disney hoarder!). I try to just stick to my absolute favorite characters and attractions, but it’s so hard not to keep grabbing new ones. My mom made me a beautiful felt Minnie board, but […] Read more…
Sometimes, counting down for a Disneyland trip can be just as exciting as walking through the gates. A countdown calendar definitely helps build the excitement – especially when the numbers hit single digits. A while back, I shared a block countdown calendar that’s easy to put together. Here’s another variation that can be a daily […] Read more…
A while back, I posted an easy fall Mickey wreath DIY. But now that my mind is totally on the upcoming holiday season, I’ve got a new Christmas-y version! What you’ll need: Some kind of string material to create your base – I found this cheap string with leaves and berries at Michaels, but any […] Read more…
Are you an early holiday shopper, or are you a total procrastinator? Personally, I like to be done with my shopping as early as possible. Sometimes, even before Black Friday! If you’re looking to add some Disneyland magic to your list this year, I’ve listed a few of my picks – sorted by age group. […] Read more…
Even though you’ll catch me wearing a tiara in the parks 99% of the time, I too have been bitten by the ear bug. It’s so, so hard not to snatch some up – they keep designing cuter and cuter pairs! For a long time, I stuck my ears in a basket in my closet, […] Read more…
It’s that time of year again! Between polishing off the last of that Halloween candy and prepping Thanksgiving dinner, a lot of us have already started our holiday shopping. (After all – if Disneyland already has the holiday spirit – why can’t we?) If you’re looking to add some Disneyland into your shopping list, here […] Read more…
A few weeks ago, my mom spotted an unusual magazine in the grocery store checkout line. She brought it home, and told me I had to read it. It was a special edition of LIFE Magazine: LIFEÂ Inside the Disney Parks! PREMISE LIFE Inside the Disney Parks explores the origins of the happiest place(s) on earth. […] Read more…
Thanksgiving hasn’t even arrived yet, but my mind is already on the holidays. If you’re like me, and thinking about holiday shopping, sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. Why not add a little Disneyland magic to your shopping list? Here are my picks for my favorite items this holiday season. PART 1 – […] Read more…
Now that fall is in full swing, I’ve been seeing wreaths EVERYWHERE. Pumpkin wreaths, leaf wreaths, twigs, hay…tis the season for them all. I couldn’t find any small ones that I liked for my door, so I decided to make my own. It was surprisingly easy, and gave me the chance to put a Hidden […] Read more…
It should come as no surprise to any reader of this blog that I’m a huge fan of tiaras. I wear one on virtually every visit to the park. Disney has some great options, both sparkly ones for grownups (New Orleans Square & Main Street) and sturdier ones for the little ones (all over the […] Read more…
If you’ve ever read this blog before, it’s no secret that I love Disneyland history. I am always searching for books that go into the details, especially those obscure shops, hidden gems, or restaurants that aren’t talked about much. Out of all the Disneyland books I’ve ever read, none have been as thorough as The Disneyland […] Read more…