The Wonderful World of WALT: Father’s Day Photo Album In celebration of Father’s Day, we remember Walt in one of his favorite roles: that of an involved and dutiful dad. Walt became a father on December 18, 1933 when Diane Marie Disney was born to Walt and Lillian. (Appropriately, Walt was presented on that very day with the Parents Magazine Award for Three Little...
Disney Memories Our family always made Walt Disney World a destination for family vacations – it became our yearly memory maker.
Have a Disney-style Father’s Day! In honor of Father’s Day, we’d like to celebrate by remembering some of the most endearing Disney dads in entertainment history. From Mr. Incredible to Mufasa, these protective papas are caring, wise, and have warmed our hearts with tons of love – think King Triton (“The Little Mermaid“), Maurice (“Beauty and the Beast“), Marlin (“Finding...
Walt Disney’s College of Knowledge: Eat Like Walt Every Disney fan knows that there’s always more to see, more to read, and more to learn about Disney and the fascinating person behind the name, myth, and maker of the magic: Walt Disney! So sharpen your Number Two pencil and get out your college-ruled paper because class is about to begin at Walt Disney’s...
A “Wonder”ful Alice Experience On our first visit to Disneyland with our children, my two then 6-year-old girls were riding the Alice in Wonderland ride
Fresh New Surprises at Disney California Adventure If the Golden State has always aspired to be the land of eternal youth, it only makes sense that Disney California Adventure Park should remain constantly new and exciting. And this summer, the Park will have two new Lands to explore, including a fresh entry experience. We spilled the beans about Cars Land and Buena...
The Wonderful World of WALT: Walt Disney, Newsie! “Newsies: The Musical” has taken Broadway by storm. The Disney Theatrical Productions stage musical smash is based on the 1992 film “Newsies” (which in turn was inspired by the real-life New York City newsboys strike of 1899). With music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman, and a book by Harvey Fierstein, “Newsies” has earned...
The Magic of Collecting Disneyana What do cloisonné pins, playing cards, toothbrush holders, coonskin caps, underwear, and a Guinness world record have in common? They’re all part of the world of Disney collectibles known as Disneyana. Ever since the first Mickey Mouse stuffed doll debuted in 1930, people have been clamoring for Disney products. Some collect items for their beauty,...
A Goofy Surprise While my husband and I were honeymooning at Disney World in June 2002, I had the pleasure of having a “gawrsh” surprise moment with Goofy.
Celebrating 80 Totally Goofy Years May 25 is an auspicious date because way back in 1932, a little cartoon appeared in America’s movie theaters called “Mickey’s Revue.” It starred
Calvin Jr. Visits Disneyland My son Calvin Jr. was born with a complex seizure condition and cerbal palsy.
Star Wars Weekends Take Walt Disney World by Storm! Dust off your lightsabers, Star Wars Weekends are about to land at Walt Disney World Resort! Thanks to the magic of Disney, Star Wars fans will celebrate this amazing pop culture phenomenon as the “Force” whisks them off … to Tatooine and beyond! Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday beginning May 18 through June 10, 2012,...
Life Imitates Art On October 10, 2009, my best friend gave me the surprise of my life at Disneyland Park. Near Pirates of the Carribbean is an artist who draws caricatures and Jason wanted to have one done of me. I said fine, but I had a feeling something was up his sleeve. The whole time she was...
Disney Mothers to Remember Over the years, Disney has given us remarkable characters of all kinds. Although many of the fairy-tale films have, true to their origins, step-mothers or no mothers at all, among Disney’s most memorable characters are a number of mothers. From nasty, manipulative “godmother” Gothel in “Tangled” to the pampered but determined Duchess in “The Aristocats,”...
Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival 2012 Photos illustrate how creativity and gardening come together at this annual celebration of all things floral.
I’ll Be Back Soon, Mr. Disney! All my life I dreamed of working for Disney. I remember being young and telling my parents how one day I would be a “Disney Princess.” They always laughed and patted me on the head, but even though they had a good chuckle, I knew that this is what I wanted to do. When I...
The Pixar Team Talks Tales of Bravery Fiery, fearless Merida, the teenage heroine in Disney·Pixar’s ” Brave,” defies a centuries-old custom to take control of her destiny, regardless of potential peril
Official Rules: Disney Infinity Tinker Bell Figure Giveaway DISNEY INFINITY TINKER BELL FIGURE SWEEPSTAKES NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN, NOR WILL A PURCHASE IMPROVE ONE’S CHANCES OF WINNING Entrants under the age of 18 must have permission from their parent or legal guardian in order to enter. 1. SPONSOR: Disney Interactive, 1200 Grand Central Avenue, Glendale, California...
The Wedding Was Meant to Be When we decided to get married back in 1998, we had no idea where to hold the wedding. We had traveled to Walt Disney World several times, so I ordered a Fairytale Wedding brochure. When it arrived in the mail, it was beautiful. We looked at each other and said “Yes, this is where we...
Disney Goes Wild We’ve all grown up with Disney’s delightful animated rabbits, mice, puppies, and lions, but sometimes, it’s the real-life animals that capture our imagination
Good Night, Walt! It has been my pleasure to hold an annual pass at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim for a number of years now. One of my regular traditions when I enter Disneyland is to give a little salute of recognition to Walt Disney’s apartment over the fire station on Main Street. It is nothing more than...
A Peek into the Jungles of DisneyNature “Chimpanzee” Thanks to Disneynature, a new Earth Day tradition has evolved – we can look forward to another breathtaking film to debut every year on Earth Day. Previous years have taken viewers to the savannahs with “African Cats,” below the world’s great bodies of water with “Oceans,” and around the world and back with “Earth.” Now...
Can’t Imagine Life without Disney! I visited Walt Disney World twice as a kid, and my husband had been there once as well. In September 2001, his parents decided to take the family – my husband (then boyfriend), his brother, and myself – back to Disney World. The unthinkable happened on 9/11, but that didn’t stop us. All flights were...
How Does Disney’s Flower & Garden Festival Grow? Character topiaries, unique gardens, and everything green? It must be time for the 19th Annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, which is currently in full bloom at Walt Disney World Resort now through May 20, 2012. This celebration of spring is the perfect excursion for Guests interested in brilliant botanicals as well as beloved...
