Author: Caitlynnoel
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New Marvel Themed Areas to Assemble in Disney Parks Worldwide
With Marvel a growing part of the Disney universe, it seems logical that our favorite superheroes were bound to have a larger part in Disney parks. Today it was announced there are themed areas in the works for three Disney Resorts around the globe. The Disneyland Resort in California, Disneyland Paris, and Hong Kong Disneyland…
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Make Believe: The World of Glen Keane – A New Exhibit at The Walt Disney Family Museum
On March 8th, The Walt Disney Family Museum opened a new exhibit that celebrates legendary artist, Glen Keane. I used to live up in the Bay Area, and was a member at the museum for a couple years, and knew I had to get back up there to see this exhibit. Annie, one of our…
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Disney Shopping: 2018 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival
Yesterday was the start of this year’s Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival, and earlier this week, I brought you a guide for all you need to know before you go. Now, I bring you all of the merchandise that is available, including Passholder items. I absolutely adore the design that features Chef Mickey…
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Your Guide to the 2018 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival
The Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival starts this Friday, and will run until April 12th. There are dozens of offerings from food and drink booths, as well as tasting and demonstration seminars. Today, the booths opened for soft openings, with a look into the menus offered. About half of the items were from…
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2018 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival to Celebrate 25th Anniversary with New Merchandise
This week marks the start of the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival, which runs from February 28th to May 28th. This year is extra special, as Walt Disney World celebrates the 25th Anniversary of this beloved festival. To commemorate, there is a tremendous amount of new merchandise that will be available – over 75…
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5 of the Best Things About the Disney Home Store
The Disney Home Store opened in Downtown Disney last week, and is a great addition, especially with a majority of World of Disney closed for refurbishment. Located in the old D-Street location, the store has been remodeled to a clean, white palette, full of Disney decor! I do wish the store was a larger size,…
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Aladdin – A Review of the Broadway Phenomenon
Show This week, I had the pleasure of seeing a show that I’ve been dreaming about seeing for over four years! Aladdin was truly an incredible show that lived up to the hype I’ve given it for all this time, and I was able to see it while it toured in LA. If you have…
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Disney Shopping: Aloha Collection
I feel like I say this often, but Disney is really branching out on their merchandise designs. I wanted to highlight a few new items that center around a Hawaiian theme. Some items center around surf, while others feature hibiscus flower designs. It may be a small number of items, but a fun, colorful collection…
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The Disney Corner Pops Up at Disney Springs
A new retail venue opened at Disney Springs at the Walt Disney World Resort today, and it is full of all things pink, princesses, and polka dots! The Disney Corner is a shop dedicated to all things princess and Minnie Mouse, and is two full stories of girly goodness! While we don’t know how long…
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Disney Shopping: 2018 DCA Merchandise
The 2018 Merchandise line is one of the best designs I’ve seen on parks merchandise in years, and every week, I seem to see new items stemming from this design. This week, I saw some California Adventure pieces. I’d seen California Adventure landmarks on some of the items that showcase the resort, but not DCA…
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Sweets and Treats to Enjoy at Disney Parks This Valentine’s Day
Love is in the air on both coasts of the Disney Parks & Resorts! Spending the day with your special someone? Celebrating with a group of Gal Pals? There’s plenty of sweet treats to taste and enjoy! Walt Disney World boasts some delicious desserts at Disney Springs. Located at Amorette’s Patisseries and the Ganachery, you…
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Disney Shopping: The Dress Shop
Ever since Disney started The Dress Shop line, the items have been increasingly popular, prompting Disney to come out with new styles and accessories on a regular basis. A Monsters Inc. door dress came out not too long ago, but a matching purse that dons Mike Wazowski’s adorably round face, just hit The Dress Shop…
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Splitsville {Soft} Opens in Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort
Splitsville had a slight bit of a delay in opening, but tonight, the first floor of this new restaurant and bowling locale opened its doors in Downtown Disney. The second floor is expected to open later this week, as a few more additions are required prior to its opening. There are 7 visible lanes on…
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Shopping Disney: Disney Parks Hats
I’ve been covering Disney Merchandise for quite a bit now, and Caitlyn’s Disney Merchandise Round-Up is taking on a new name, Shopping Disney. I will be focusing more on Disney Parks merchandise, and an occasional feature of an Etsy shop or shopDisney items. Because new things are constantly being released at the Disneyland Resort, I’m seeing…
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Minnie Mouse Bow Cake
In honor of #RocktheDots and Minnie Mouse getting her star on the walk of fame (and National Polka Dot Day), I did something fun and made a Minnie Mouse bow cake, and wanted to share the recipe with you! Now, I am no professional baker by any means, and yes, I did use a box…
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Caitlyn’s Disney Merchandise Round-Up: Disneyland Resort Items
Over the last week, I have seen so many new pieces of merchandise, and I thought I’d share them all with you instead of theming them. There are new additions to the Mickey Letterman line, 2018 line, and Mickey and Minnie line. I’ve been seeing new merchandise almost each time I visit, and I have…
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Get Ready to #RocktheDots with New Minnie Mouse Merchandise
Monday, January 22nd is National Polka Dot Day, and Disney is celebrating our favorite polka dot loving fashionista, Minnie Mouse. Disney fans are encouraged to #RocktheDots all weekend long with events happening at the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, and with a release of park exclusive merchandise. Items including shirts, ornaments, and Dooney…
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Caitlyn’s Disney Merchandise Round-Up: Epcot Festival of the Arts
The Epcot Festival of the Arts started last Friday at the Walt Disney World Resort. This is the second year of the festival, after it proved last year to be very popular amongst guests. It’s an offering at the resort that’s slightly different and celebrates visual, performing, and culinary arts. Our very own Murray the…
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Caitlyn’s Disney Merchandise Round-Up: Mickey and Minnie Home Goods
With news of World of Disney getting a makeover and a new Disney Home store also opening in Downtown Disney, we are seeing an increase in new home decor. This group of items features our favorite Disney couple, Mickey and Minnie Mouse. I like that many of the items aren’t as cartoony and exaggerated as…
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Caitlyn’s Disney Merchandise Round-Up: Her Universe – Star Wars
Her Universe has become an increasingly popular line of clothing amongst females who enjoy Star Wars, Disney, Marvel, and other studio franchises. I will say, that shopping for licensed merchandise has gotten better over the years, as designs have gotten much cuter and are more stylish and comfortable. Her Universe is constantly coming out with…
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Caitlyn’s Disney Merchandise Round-Up: Limited Edition Disneyland Shirts
With Christmas over, and New Years just a few days away, 2018 Merchandise has started to trickle out, as I covered in my last round-up. Disney often offers limited edition shirts on shopDisney, and currently has a Disneyland shirt for men and women. And, with California Screamin’ closing on January 8th, there are shirts to…
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Caitlyn’s Disney Merchandise Round-Up: 2018 Merchandise
As 2018 approaches, it’s time for a new theme for the new year at the Disneyland Resort. New merchandise has been introduced to showcase that next years tagline is “The Year to Be Here”. The color scheme is a lighter blue, with icons from both parks. They highlight more Disneyland icons in anticipation of Disney…
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DUCKTALES: WOO-OO Giveaway!
‘Tis the season for gifting, and here at DAPs Magic, we have a gift for YOU! We are gifting one lucky follower the new “DuckTales: Woo-oo” DVD. It includes the opening movie and 6 episodes of this new series of DuckTales. We have enjoyed this show so far, and hope you will too! This particular…
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Festival of Holidays Merchandise Round-Up
With the Holidays back at the Disneyland Resort, Disney California Adventure has seen the return of Festival of Holidays. This years Food and Wine Festival proved to be very popular, and this seasons festival is so far, just as much of a hit. While the main stars are the food and drinks (which are great,…