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You Can be a Disney Animator!
I would be the first to tell you that I can’t draw. I make rotten stick figures. So the first time I tried to draw Mickey Mouse with the help of an animator I didn’t expect it to look anything … Continue reading
Start a Collection: Pressed pennies
Have you ever smashed a penny? When I was a kid I used to place a penny on train tracks hoping that a train would come and run it over. That was an unreliable way to smash pennies since the train rarely … Continue reading
Posted in Disneyland, Goofy Tips, Money, Things to see, Timesavers, Walt Disney World
Tagged collecting, Collections, Disney, Disneyland, Peniy, Penny smashing, trains, Walt Disney, Walt Disney World
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5 Reasons to Arrive to the Parks Early
(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
A Website is Born!
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
A New Way to Collect Disney Autographs
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
Posted in Disney Crafts, Disneyland, Goofy Tips, Walt Disney World
Tagged Autographs, Characters, Disney, Disneyland, Signing, Walt Disney, Walt Disney World
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Celebrate National Rock Your Socks Day!
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
Spend your Birthday at the Disney Parks
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
Posted in Disney Food, Disneyland, Goofy Trivia, Holidays, Mind over Madness, Walt Disney World
Tagged Birthday, Birthday gift, Celebration, Disney, Disneyland, Jiko, Walt Disney World
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What is Your Favorite Ride?
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
GQ: Finding Park Merchandise
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
The Windows Above Main Street
For many Disney visitors Main Street U.S.A. is the way you get to the Castle and then on the the rides. Perhaps you look in the shop windows and wander in to buy something. But have you ever looked up? On … Continue reading