I consider ‘The Rescuers’ and ‘The Rescuers Down Under’ two of the most under appreciated animated Disney films. I feel like they don’t have the following that many of their other films have, even though they’re two of the most perfect adventure films to come out Walt Disney Animation.
So you could definitely understand my excitement when I found out that both these films were headed to blu-ray, for the first films 35th Anniversary, on August 21, 2012! These are two of my favorite Disney animated films, and two I figured that would be left towards the end of Disney’s vault releases, as they’ve slowly begun releasing all their animated films on blu-ray. But to get both movies, together, and so close to the beginning of this whole high def release schedule, I’m incredible happy.
John’s favorite ride at Disney was the Magical Express Bus or as he says “beeees”
Have you ever wondered “How and I going to transport my baby and all of their things while at Disney?” Well look no further I am here to let you in on an amazing service that Disney offers if you are staying at a Disney resort and arriving/departing from the Orlando airport (MCO)!
We all know (or can imagine) how difficult it is to travel with small children. Babies and toddlers need bottles, sippy cups, bibs, burp cloths, diapers, wipes, diaper cream, etc. Toddlers and other young kids love to get messy, and sometimes (o.k. most times) they don’t even have to try to hard, it’s like a skill they were born with. There are usually 2-3 changes of clothes that we must pack per day, pull ups, favorite blankies, pacifiers, beloved Mickey stuffed animals (you know the one that you have sewn the arm back on at least 5 times in the past year?!)
The thought of not only packing all of these things into a suitcase (that you surely will be charged for if it is over the weight limit) can be quiet overwhelming. If packing is overwhelming; then start thinking about getting the suitcases, stroller, car seat from plane ride, and child/children to Disney. Sure you can rent a car, or pay an astronomical fee for a cab ride or a limo (and you may also have to deal with quirky drivers), or you can use Disney’s Magical Express.
The Magical Express is a free service given to guest’s that are staying on Disney property. When you book just include your flight info (this info can also be added after booking if you do not yet have flights). and you will be set up in the system. Up to 45 days before your trip you can expect a packet in the mail containing easy to follow instructions and tags that will need to be attached to each piece of your luggage before you check your baggage. Once you check your baggage you will not have to worry about it again! Just take your magical express booklet on the plane and relax.
When planning a Disney Vacation where to eat can be very high on the list of priorities, but where to use your DDP Credits can have even the best Disney Planner thinking and re-thinking there best laid plans.
Character Dining- This is not just for kids, some of the best buffetsor family style meals can come with your favorite Disney Pals hanging around during your meal! Don’t be afraid to try them just based on Character alone. Most Disney Characters are very good at telling weather you are a “smile, wave and pass me by” type of table or an “I need a picture with Goofy” type of table. So put your Mouse Ears on and try Character Dining!
Signature Dining- 2 Credits Restaurants on the DDP most of the time will mean, well more time! Whether it be Jiko over at Animal Kingdom Lodge or the Yachtsman Steak House at the Yacht & Beach Club Resort, dinner will have you and your party at their place, for at least 2 hours. Plan accordingly with time in mind, and you might just have one of the best evenings of your vacation!
Famed photographer Annie Leibovitzreleased her latest Disney theme park ad campaignphotos for her Disney Dream Portrait Series this week that includes British comedian Russell Brand as Peter Pan’s nemesis Captain Hook.
During an interview for Us Weekly, Brand said he can relate to the personality of Captain Hook.
“There are similarities between me and Captain Hook in that I am an Eton-educated, piratical buccaneer living on the high seas stealing and robbing and loathing the perpetual innocence and childhood of Pan,” Brand said. “Peter Pan! Oh, how I hate him!”
Summer is almost over and know many of you are planning your fall and holiday vacations to the Disney Theme Parks. How would you like a little extra spending money to help make your vacation more enjoyable?
This week we are partnering up with a great website called Sunshine Rewards to offer you a chance to win 2 – $100 Disney Gift Cards!!!
Electronic Arts on Tuesday announced that it will offer up substantial portions of its “Star Wars: The Old Republic” multi-player online game to players for free starting this fall. A premium version with unlimited access to all levels, plus any new content, will still be available for $14.99 a month.
The move by the Redwood City, Calif., game publisher is an acknowledgment that the current economic climate makes it virtually impossible for a subscription business model to thrive on the Web, where thousands of free games now compete aggressively for attention.
“Players want flexibility and choice,” Matthew Bromberg, general manager of BioWare Austin, one of several studios that developed the game, said in a statement. “The subscription-only model presented a major barrier for a lot of people who wanted to become part of the ‘Old Republic’ universe.”
D23′sDisney Fanniversary Celebration events have proven extremely popular with our members across the country. Our initial spring tour saw every one of the six-city stops completely sold-out. In order to ensure that even more D23 Members get to experience all the fun of D23′s Disney Fanniversary Celebration we’re happy to announce that additional tour cities have been added.
This September our Fanniversary Celebration will visit Seattle and Philadelphia. The tour will continue in October with stops in Atlanta and Dallas/Fort Worth.
D23′s Disney Fanniversary Celebration Details
From beloved movies like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Aladdin, and Newsies; and classic characters like Goofy and Daisy Duck; to favorite attractions and entertainment spectaculars at Disney parks, such as Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Tours, and Fantasmic!… plus entire Disney parks like Epcot and Disneyland Paris—D23 will lead guests on a journey through dozens of unforgettable Disney moments that have delighted generations of Disney fans.
The Doc is almost in! On August 21st, Disney Jr’s newest hit animated TV series releases for the first time on DVD titled Doc McStuffins: Friendship is the Best Medicine. This DVD also comes packaged with Doc’s special Big Book of Boo-Boos filled with fun activities plus character and boo-boo bandage stickers!
“Doc McStuffins” is an imaginative animated series about Doc McStuffins, a six-year-old girl who communicates with and heals stuffed animals and broken toys out of her backyard playhouse clinic. Assisting Doc with the day-to-day operations at the clinic are her much-loved friends: Stuffy, an overly proud dragon; Lambie, her cuddly best friend; Hallie, a jolly and caring hippo nurse; Squeakers, an alarmist squeaky toy fish; and Chilly, a snowman who spends a lot of time getting check-ups at the clinic. Whether it’s a case of loose stitching, low batteries or a blow-up toy who’s sprung a leak, Doc and her pals are always there to lend a helping hand, while imparting to young viewers the importance of taking care of oneself and others. Each episode features two 11-minute stories and an original song and showcases the hallmarks of great Disney storytelling – fantasy and wish fulfillment.
1.5 Million Tasty Festival Treats in 46 Fabulous Days= 1 Fun-Filled Festival at Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World guests can sip new wines, beers and cocktails, savor delicious new marketplace tastes and enjoy live entertainment all day long at the 17th annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival from Sept. 28-Nov. 12, 2012.
I am sure most of us have seen the woman who has on heels and is dressed like she is going to her prom, now while she may look good I know she is not very comfortable. If you are not comfortable then you will not be able to enjoy your day at the parks. Remeber you will be walking miles and miles, so comfort over rules cute in this situation.
I say always go with sneakers or if there is a chance of rain possibly crocs. I know crocs are not cute but I am trying to have fun not win a beauty pageant. There are now many different styles of crocs, some of which you can buy at the parks. I have a pair of Mickey crocs that I got at Mousegear in Epcot and I love them. I have worn sandals, crocs, sneakers and flip flops. Let me tell you most of those were very bad ideas.
Last week, I had the privilege of traveling to Walt Disney World with 28 youth while I was 32 weeks pregnant!! Luckily, I wasn’t traveling with my own boys, ages 11 and 3, and I was there in February so I didn’t feel too guilty for not riding all the rides and seeing all the shows!
This trip was a whole new experience for me since I was so pregnant! I thought I was prepared, but honestly I wasn’t! I should have “trained” more by walking around my neighborhood and should have thought harder about things I would need while in the parks. So, after my personal mistakes from last week, I’ve created a list of 10 things you’ll need to have if you are traveling to Walt Disney World pregnant… especially if it’s in the summer months!
