Tag Archives: Disneyland

Start Packing Early

If someone offered me a trip to Walt Disney World and told me I was leaving next week I would grab the opportunity, throw everything in a bag, and be off. Most of us, though, plan a trip to the … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Hakuna Matata

Hakuna Matata! What a wonderful phrase Hakuna Matata! Ain’t no passing craze It means no worries for the rest of your days It’s our problem-free philosophy Hakuna Matata! The above lyrics probably had you humming the song and thinking of … Continue reading →

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