8 Night of Chanukah, Disney Style!

Chanukah begins this evening and this year my family and I have decided to celebrate Disney style! We will be adding small Disney touches to our celebration each evening to bring a bit of the Disney magic to the magic of Chanukah!  Here is the plan… Night 1: We always

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Are you Dreaming of a Disney Christmas while at WDW?

Are you dreaming of a Disney Christmas? If your family is traveling to Walt Disney World Resort this holiday season, Disney Floral has the perfect gift for you! Call (407) WDW-GIFT at least 48 hours in advance of your arrival to arrange your merry surprise. Once they know you’re on

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Cheapest Souvenir in Disney: A Pressed Penny

What kind of souvenir can you get for 51 cents in Disney World?  A Souvenir Penny.  Every attraction in the country seems to know the power of the penny machine and Disney is no exception.  What sets Disney World apart is the sheer number and variety of pennies available.  There are blogs

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Taking Advantage of Souvenir Delivery at the Disney Parks!

I’m going to share with you a great benefit for those staying at a Disney World Resort.  Souvenir delivery right to your resort!  To be honest I took advantage of this for the first time this year, and I wonder why I’ve schlepped those bags around for years. The Details

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Two New Books Commemorate Making of SNOW WHITE

The Fairest One of All: The Making of Walt Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs By J.B. Kaufman Weldon Owen Publishing 978-1616284381 :: October 2012 320 pages :: $75.00 :: Hardcover Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: The Art and Creation of Walt Disney’s Classic Animated Film By J.B.

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How to Do Mouse Gear and Not Go Home Broke

I know what you’re thinking. That title is misleading; that is just not possible! Especially if you’re at Epcot with kids, right? I used to agree. However, I’ve been visiting the World since my youngest was an infant, and I’ve learned some ways around all the “I want!!!” (That’s my

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Top 10 Free or Cheap things to do outside of Disney World

Many people think that Disney World is just the 4 parks, but there are many things to do outside of the parks that do not cost a lot and some are even free ! Here is a list of a few of my recommendations of some free or cheap things

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Saving on Souvenirs at Walt Disney World

For many of us the trips we plan to Disney are about making memories, family time and good old-fashioned fun.  For our kids it’s about all that…and the souvenirs.  Let’s face it Disney is pretty good at tempting us adults too!  They have exclusive Park Only merchandise and the cutest

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eFX Releases First ‘Marvel’s The Avengers’ Collectibles

I’m a huge fan of eFX collectibles, and have been for a long time. They’re a company that makes some of the nicest prop replicas, among other things, for many of the biggest properties in Hollywood. One of my favorite lines by them has been their recent Marvel Studios run,

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Star Wars Celebration Returns to Europe July 2013

Fresh from the heels of another spectacular Star Wars Celebration,  the largest Star Wars convention will once again head to Europe next July! Join the Party July 26-28, 2013 in Messe Essen, Germany. Be sure to check out StarWarsCelebration.eu for more information and to purchase tickets later this year! Star Wars Celebration

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Study Finds Toxic Chemicals in Back to School Supplies

A new study shows that 75% of all  children’s school supplies contain high levels of potentially toxic phthalates which is dangerous for children and was banned in toys in the past. The study was released yesterday by the Center for Health, Environment & Justice (CHEJ) and U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer

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Disney’s 20th Anniversary Commemorative Marathon Medal is Revealed

The 20th anniversary medal was revealed on Tuesday by runDisney which culminates their two-week social media campaign – “The Great Medal Caper”. For the past two weeks fans have been hunting down clues and helping solve the mystery about what the commemorative medals design would be for this year’s Walt

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Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season Five Red Carpet Premiere at Star Wars Celebration VI – More Thrills and Maul in HD

Attendees of Star Wars Celebration VI will be the first in the world to see the action-packed premiere of Season Five of Star Wars: The Clone Wars at a big screen red carpet event featuring stars of the hit series from Lucasfilm Animation. On Friday, August 24th at 5 pm,

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