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…
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…