I love reading about Disneyland’s history. It’s so fascinating to learn not just what appeared when, but why the park developed the way it did, and the thinking behind each choice. So when a family friend recommended I read The Disneyland Story, I couldn’t wait to pick it up! PREMISE The Disneyland Story is all […] Read more…
Sick of autograph books? Looking for a creative way to show off your signature collection? I’m always on the lookout for creative ways to get those autographs, like the frame DIY I shared a while back. An easy way to personalize your autographs is to collect them on your initials! You can get wood or plastic […] Read more…
A few weeks ago, I was browsing the shops in New Orleans Square when I spotted a book I had never seen before. The Haunted Mansion: Imagineering A Disney Classic features the mansion and our three favorite hitchhiking ghosts on the cover. It took me maybe two seconds of flipping through the pages to know I had to […] Read more…
We Disney fans know the importance of a countdown…it builds excitement for the trip! And you can build your own little countdown, even if you don’t have wall space to hang up a countdown. This easy DIY will get you pumped for your trip, and makes for a nice little decoration too. What you’ll need: […] Read more…
Now that Thanksgiving has ended and we’re all recovering from our food comas, it’s time to shift our attention to the holidays. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Ramadan, or another holiday, you’re probably thinking about doing a little shopping. And why not add a little Disneyland magic to your gifts? The following is my list of […] Read more…
I have to admit…I’m a sucker for a Disney tee. And when I can’t find one that has a particular image or style I’m looking for, I make my own! And you can too, with this super simple DIY project. What you’ll need: Computer & printer A photo transfer kit (I used Transfermations for dark material) […] Read more…
Now that September is here, it’s officially Halloween season at the Disneyland Resort. The biggest event of the Halloween season is Mickey’s Halloween Party, a villain-centric party with trick-or-treating, special parades and fireworks, and costumed fans of all ages. Planning for the party is tons of fun, but finding a great costume can be a little […] Read more…
I’ve never been a big fan of autograph books. They’re awesome ways to keep track of all the characters you’ve met, but honestly, how often do you sit down to flip through them? So I’m always on the hunt for more creative ways to show off my autographs. A recent trip to Michaels gave me […] Read more…
If you’re as much of a Disney nerd as I am, you may have encountered this dilemma when planning your Disneyland outfit: ears or a tiara? They’re both fan favorites in the parks, and I always have trouble deciding which to wear. (#Disneyproblems, right?) Instead of choosing, why not wear both? You can create your […] Read more…
I love Disney decor; my room is filled with classic movie posters, photos from my trips to the park, and my childhood figurines of my favorite characters. But Disney art can be a little pricey, so I prefer to create my own decor when I can. This is a tutorial for an easy way to add […] Read more…
One of my favorite rides in Disneyland is the Storybook Land Canal Boats; I love seeing entire Disney kingdoms up close! And when I couldn’t come up with a creative way to decorate a small strip of dirt outside my window, my mom had a great idea: build your own scene like in the Canal […] Read more…
Collecting character autographs is a favorite past time among Disney fans, but how many of us ever go back and flip through our autograph books? If you’re looking for a different way to remember meeting your favorite Disney heroes and villains, try making a Character Autograph Photo! This craft puts a spin on traditional autograph […] Read more…
As a recent college grad, I’m in a bit of a nostalgic mood right now. I recently dug through the garage and my closet and uncovered many of my long-neglected childhood toys, including my brother’s train set. I started putting pieces of the track together, and realized one of the bridges looked like the berm […] Read more…