Monthly Archives: September 2012

Two Ways to Have Fun on Luigi’s Flying Tires

The new attractions at Cars Land in Disney California Adventure are very inventive and well-themed. Where else can you whip around behind run-away tractors or race through the desert like Lightning McQueen? In Cars Land you can even float over … Continue reading →

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More than just Tinkerbell Flies Over the Parks

Last Wednesday and Friday the Space Shuttle Endeavour made its last flight from Florida to California. As it traveled to its new home at the California Science Center in Los Angeles it flew over both Walt Disney World and Disneyland.  … Continue reading →

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The Wisdom of Jim Henson

Jim Henson, the creator of the Muppets, was born today in 1936. I grew up with Sesame Street and The Muppet Show and never miss seeing Muppet*Vision 3-D when I visit the Disney parks. I love learning about Jim Henson because he … Continue reading →

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Make a Statement with Disney T-shirts

While I was visiting Disneyland I noticed several families decked out in matching T-shirts. In some cases the shirts were all identical, and in one case the whole family, from grandparent to infant were all dressed in Agent P shirts. … Continue reading →

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Make Your Own Magic at the Disney Parks

One of the many official Disney newsletters I get is Disney Insider. This e-newsletter is filled with fun trivia, up-to-date information and fan stories. The most current issue has a story I want to share with you because it is … Continue reading →

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Zoe-what? It’s a Zoetrope!

My favorite part of Disney California Adventure isn’t Cars Land (although it is awesome), or California Screamin’ (although it is my favorite roller coaster ever). My favorite part is the Animation building in Hollywood Land. This building is a great … Continue reading →

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3 Reasons to Visit Disneyland During the Busy Times

When I was growing up I lived near Disneyland. Because we could go whenever we wanted we tended to go when the park wasn’t crowded. We avoided summer and busy school holidays. We had no desire to stand in long … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit

Oswald the Rabbit turned 85 years old this week. What? You don’t know who Oswald is? That’s okay. He is one of Walt Disney’s original characters and if it wasn’t for him Mickey Mouse would have never existed. Walt Disney … Continue reading →

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Don’t Forget to Complete your Disney Vacation Journal

  In my group I am the journal keeper when we vacation at the Disney parks. I write notes in a small book during the trip to remind myself of all the great rides we went on and all the delicious food we … Continue reading →

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3 Quick Cars Land Tips

During my trip to the Disneyland Resort over Labor Day weekend I was given lots of advice by Cast Members about Cars Land. They all agreed it was not to be missed (they were right) and they all agreed that … Continue reading →

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