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. Â 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. Â 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…
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…