Why Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is great for tweens, teens & older kids
Disclosure: We recently got to travel to the Walt Disney World Resort for a media trip to explore what Disney has to offer for tweens. All opinions are my own (or that of my family members). I have always wanted to stay at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. It was on my bucket list, and I […]
6 pieces of Imagineering wisdom and advice from Marty Sklar and friends
Marty Sklar is the one and only Disney “cast member” to have been involved in all 11 Disney Parks, and this weekend he gave a talk at the Museum of Science & Industry Chicago sharing his experiences and wisdom. Joining him were Imagineers Alfredo Ayala, who leads the Research & Development project teams at Walt […]
Watch the Queen of Katwe trailer featuring Lupita Nyong’o
There are lots of movies I’m excited about this summer (I’m looking at you, Finding Dory!), but there’s a movie that will be released in theaters this coming September that has definitely piqued my interest: Disney’s Queen of Katwe. Queen of Katwe tells the true story of Phiona Mutesi, a girl who sold corn on […]
Review of the Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen Restaurant in the Magic Kingdom
My family and I traveled to Disney for a blogger media trip and we ate at the Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen as part of that experience. As always, all opinions are my own and the opinions I share from my family members are theirs alone. If you have a tween or teen, you […]
Pick a Pearl in the Japan Pavilion is a favorite activity in Epcot
I love that the World Showcase at Epcot is full of amazing experiences in each country. One of our family’s favorites is the Pick-a-Pearl in the Japan Pavilion. Located inside the large Mitsukoshi store, visitors can select an oyster for $17. It’s a great way to make a fun memory and get a special souvenir. […]
Fun facts about Zootopia
Disney’s Zootopia is the latest installment in Walt Disney Animation Studios long legacy of talking-animal films in its 92-year history, and here are some fun facts about Zootopia and what went into the making of the film that opens in theaters nationwide on March 4, 2016. There are 64 species of animals in the movie. […]
Free Zootopia Printables for the Holidays: Gift tags, New Year’s Eve Party Pack and Zoo Flakes!
When I was mailing the last of my holiday packages, I heard a young man at the cash register telling an older employee about a movie trailer. “And then there are sloths! And they’re running the DMV!” and he got the giggles. “Oh, you saw the trailer for Zootopia?” I asked. “Is that the movie? […]
5 Life lessons learned from Dumbo
We’ve been on a big Disney movie kick and have been watching some of the classics that we haven’t yet seen and revisiting old favorites, and up this week is Dumbo! There are numerous life lessons learned in Dumbo. The movie is short, with a running time of just over an hour, but it packs […]
7 Fun ways to pass the time while waiting in line at Disney
Waiting is the hardest part, and that can be true for any occasion, but it is especially true for little ones waiting in line at Disney. They just want to see their favorite character or get on the fabulous ride! Grown-ups feel that way, too! Of course, good, magical, pixie-dusted things come to those who […]
Doc McStuffins Pet Vet app review by my 4-year-old niece
There’s a new Pet Vet in town…Doc McStuffins! Get ready to help Doc, Hallie, Stuffy, and Lambie run their Pet Vet clinic in the newest Disney Junior app, Doc McStuffins Pet Vet. I called in the perfect expert to help me review Doc McStuffins Pet Vet app: my 4-year-old niece, Lilly. She’s a Doc McStuffins fan, […]