Monthly Archives: October 2011

Happy Halloween!!! (All Treats, No Tricks)

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Jennifer Vandenberg

My Disney treat to you is three great Halloween cartoons, courtesy of You Tube. The first one is my favorite. Skeleton Dance was animated in 1929 and is the first Silly Symphony cartoon that Walt Disney ever created. Mickey Mouse cartoons were … Continue reading →

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5 Reasons to Arrive to the Parks Early

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Jennifer Vandenberg

(To everyone who just groaned, don’t worry, I’m going to do a post about arriving late also.) Disney rewards Guests who wake up early and grab a bus or ferry to arrive at the parks before opening. Along with the … Continue reading →

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A Website is Born!

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Jennifer Vandenberg

Today I am unveiling the official website of A Goofy Idea. Here you will find all my tips, jokes, trivia and free stuff that will make your trip to the Disney parks the happiest ever. Like most newborns this site will … Continue reading →

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A New Way to Collect Disney Autographs

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Jennifer Vandenberg

I was looking through some photo albums of past Disney trips and enjoyed seeing pictures of my family with various Disney characters. Hey, I may be an adult, but I love the Disney Princesses, too. I especially like collecting their signatures. … Continue reading →

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Celebrate National Rock Your Socks Day!

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Jennifer Vandenberg

Okay, I’ll admit that I have had some pretty goofy ideas, thus the reason for this blog, but this one is not mine. The folks at littlemissmatched came up with this event. I love the idea so much that I … Continue reading →

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Spend your Birthday at the Disney Parks

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Jennifer Vandenberg

Today is my birthday!!! I am not spending this year at a Disney Park, but two years ago I went to California Adventure with my brother and his family. We had so much fun that I encourage everyone to spend … Continue reading →

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What is Your Favorite Ride?

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Jennifer Vandenberg

What is your favorite ride? Ask any Disney park visitor that question and a lively debate will ensue. Very few people have only one favorite. Some have a favorite in each park. Other’s have a favorite in each land. People’s … Continue reading →

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A Sweet Enticement

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Jennifer Vandenberg

Many years ago I ate a Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and loved it. I am planning on enjoying their great Italian food again when I go to Walt Disney World in January. If you have never been let me … Continue reading →

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Have A Disney Halloween!

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Jennifer Vandenberg

If you have plans to spend Halloween at one of the Disney Parks, hooray! You are going to have a great time. I, however, will be home, saving up my money for my Disney trip in January. But that doesn’t … Continue reading →

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GQ: Finding Park Merchandise

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Jennifer Vandenberg

Do you have a Goofy Question (a GQ)? I don’t mean a dumb question (because there are none.) I mean a question for A Goofy Idea. Anything you have been wondering that would help make your trip happier. If you do … Continue reading →

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