Author: Caitlynnoel
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Scheduled to Re-Open with New Exhibit
This Friday, March 19th, The Walt Disney Family Museum will be reopening its exhibit hall after a lengthy closure due to Covid-19. This opening is very exciting, as a new exhibit will be introduced to the public. The Diane Disney Miller Hall will be the home of the brand-new exhibit, The Walt Disney Studios and…
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The Drawing Board: Live To Bring the Magic of Aladdin to Fans While Helping a Wonderful Cause
A few weeks ago, we told you about our friend Erin, an extremely talented artist and creator of the show, The Drawing Board. Over the last few months, Erin has interviewed dozens of people from the arts and entertainment industry for her show! Each week, she highlights one of these incredible individuals, which you can…
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A Chat with Erin Lefler, Artist and Host of The Drawing Board
Many people have taken time during quarantine to tap into their creative side and start new projects. The last few months have been no exception for artist Erin Lefler. Erin is a licensed Lucasfilms LTD and Marvel artist, who explores many of the characters we love through her art. She’s traveled the country and has…
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Walt Disney Family Museum Celebrates Disneyland Milestone With Virtual Community Day Celebration
Major Disneyland Anniversaries are often times a huge celebration that spans over a year or two. While we were hopeful for the park to be open by its 65th Anniversary, it just wasn’t meant to be. In lieu of in-person celebrations, the Walt Disney Family Museum did a five-hour live-stream celebrating all things Disneyland. A…
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Jodi Benson Invites Fans to be Part of Her World during Walt Disney Family Museum Event
The Little Mermaid was the first movie I ever saw in theaters as a toddler. I grew up loving Ariel and was the epitome of a “Little Mermaid” kid. Shirts, cups, bed sheets, toys, you name it; I was Ariel obsessed. Into my adulthood, The Little Mermaid remained my favorite Disney movie, and still is.…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Launches App with Virtual Access to the Museum
The Walt Disney Family Museum may still be closed, but they are doing an amazing job with new content and ways to connect with guests during the closure. We’ve told you about Happily Ever After Hours events and the virtual exhibit “The World of Tomorrow”. Now, we’re excited to tell you about their newest endeavor,…
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Full Look at New Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Collection of Princess-Inspired Gowns
So many young girls dream of growing up and looking like a princess on their wedding day. Disney makes that possible for brides, as they collaborate with designers to create gowns inspired by their favorite princesses. Yesterday, Disney and Allure Bridal released a look at their newest line of princess-inspired gowns. The new Disney Fairy…
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A Virtual Look at “The World of Tomorrow” at The Walt Disney Family Museum
As many of you know, The Walt Disney Family Museum has put together some incredible virtual programs during their closure. I have been able to participate in a few of their Happily Ever After Hours, which have been a blast! I am so excited to share with you about their newest endeavor, which is an…
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The Evolution of “it’s a small world”: From the World’s Fair to Disneyland
Prep for the 1964 World’s Fair In 1963, WED Enterprises was knee deep in projects; not only for Disneyland, but pavilions for the 1964-1965 World’s Fair in New York. They were working on Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln for the State of Illinois Pavilion, Magic Skyway for Ford, and Carousel of Progress for General Electric.…
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A Tale as Old as Time: Paige O’Hara Shares Memories during Happily Ever After Hours with the Walt Disney Family Museum
As the Walt Disney Family Museum remains closed, it continues to provide some amazing virtual experiences for members and guests alike. I have now participated in a few of the “Happily Ever After Hours” events, and I absolutely love them! It’s a unique experience for all ages, and a great look at what is offered…
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Legendary Disney Producer Don Hahn Gives Virtual Talk with The Walt Disney Family Museum
The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco is one of my favorite places on earth. Nestled in the heart of the Presidio, an old military post, is this iconic Disney attraction. From the outside, it may look like just a regular brick building that matches the rest of the main hub, but inside, it…
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A Virtual Tour of the 2020 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Topiaries
Spring has sprung, and I look forward to enjoying nature once quarantine is over! Like most of you, I am also missing the Disney Parks in the process. It’s crazy, but I actually was in Walt Disney World a matter of days before all of the Disney Parks closed! My brother and I took a…
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Celebrate Christmas in April with The Hallmark Ornament Preview!
While it is only April, and we’re barely celebrating Easter, Hallmark has decided to spread some Christmas cheer during this challenging time. You see, Hallmark isn’t only known for their cards or movies, but for their yearly release of Christmas ornaments. Every year, usually in May, Hallmark releases the Dream Book, a showcase of the…
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Disney VoluntEARS and Community Complete the 12th KaBOOM! Playground in Anaheim
Just a couple of miles from the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim is Julianna Park. On Friday, it was bustling with over 300 volunteers from the Disneyland Resort, KaBOOM!, and the Anaheim Family YMCA. They were on hand to build a playground about six hours for the local children. This playground is extra special as kids…
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Disney Halloween Parties Pros and Cons – Which Disney Parks Halloween Party is the Best?
Disney Parks have done seasonal after hours parties for many years, and they’re always a sought after event. Disneyland offers yearly Halloween parties, while Walt Disney World offers both Halloween and Christmas parties. This year, the Disneyland Resort unveiled Oogie Boogie Bash, a party celebrating the spookiest time of year! In addition to this new…
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Don’t Miss Out on These Exciting Limited Time Offerings at the Disneyland Resort
This summer has brought some new and exciting experiences to the Disneyland Resort. While Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has been the hot ticket for guests visiting the resort, some limited time offerings have been a hit among guests! Attraction and entertainment offerings have been a delight to guests all over the resort! If you’re planning…
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Say Farewell to Soundsational with Some Special Trivia and Photos of One of Our Favorite Parades
Today, we say goodbye to a fan-favorite, Mickey’s Soundsational Parade. The upbeat parade featuring some of our favorite Disney songs has been a musical celebration in the parks since 2011. The young and the young at heart have enjoyed this parade over the years. From its music, characters, performers, and vibrant colors, it’s no wonder…
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A Brief History and Look at the Current Disneyland Opening Day Attractions
On this day in 1955, Disneyland opened to the world and has been a staple of Anaheim, California for the last 64 years. In those years, Disneyland has seen numerous changes, but Walt himself said “Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world.”…
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Disney’s Skyliner Gondolas Set to Open at the Walt Disney World Resort September 29th!
It’s funny to say that one of the most anticipated attraction openings at Walt Disney World is the brand-new Skyliner Gondola system. Disney fans have expressed their excitement over this new transportation option at the resort. It creates a sense of nostalgia for those that remember the Sky Buckets at both Disneyland and the Magic…
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The New Gran Destino Tower Opens as Part of the Reimagining of Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
In an on-going effort to bring more exciting things to the Walt Disney World Resort, new offerings are opening often. Yesterday, the new Gran Destino Tower opened at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. The new tower features 545 rooms, 50 of which are club level and suites. In addition to new hotel rooms, three new dining options…
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Lamplight Lounge Brunch Menu Elevates Food Offerings in the Disneyland Resort
A couple weeks ago, we informed you that Lamplight Lounge would be extending their hours to be open for Brunch. While Brunch is only offered on Saturdays and Sundays, we hope that it could expand to be a daily offering. Brunch hours officially started this last Saturday, May 25th. The menu can now be found…
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A Special Look at the Walt Disney Family Museum’s Newest Exhibit, Mickey Mouse: From Walt to the World
The Walt Disney Family Museum is anything but a typical museum. Not only is it full of rich, Disney history, but it’s so interactive that you feel part of the creative process and history. It’s a fantastic place for the whole family to visit if you’re visiting San Francisco! Each year, they transform the Diane…
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Lamplight Lounge to Offer Brunch on Weekends Starting May 25th
When Pixar Pier opened last Summer, Lamplight Lounge was one of the most anticipated offerings of the re-themed area. It’s popularity has been evident, and it’s menu lives up to the hype. Not only is the menu fantastic, but the thematic elements really tie it into Pixar Pier without being cheesy. One thing that Disney…
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Sneak a Peek at Some Of the Exclusive Merchandise for Pop-Up Disney: A Mickey Celebration – Opening This Friday, April 26th!
We are so excited for Pop-Up Disney: A Mickey Celebration to open this Friday in Downtown Disney! We’ve already been given previews of some of the fun and vibrant photo locations, but today, we got a sneak peek of some of the exclusive merchandise! It seems like there will be plenty of fun items for…