The first-ever Golden Girls Convention is coming to Chicago in April 2022! Celebrate all things Golden Girls with the Golden-Con event set to take place in Chicago, IL between April 22nd-24th 2022. Tickets are set to go on sale in early 2022, but here’s what we know so far: “Friends,
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New Disney Chicago Dooney and Bourke Collection
Disney and Dooney & Bourke have launched a new location Collection. This time Chicago is the star! This collection has three silhouettes, and each one features an all-over print of classic Chicago Icons. Of course, with Mickey exploring all of the fun too! Disney Chicago Dooney and Bourke Collection This
World’s Largest Marvel Comics Exhibit Coming to Chicago in Fall 2020
World’s Largest Marvel Comics Exhibit Coming to Chicago in Fall 2020. Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes is coming to The Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) in Chicago, IL! This October enjoy the world’s largest Marvel Comics exhibit with other Marvel Fans in the Windy City. “Marvel: Universe of Super
Photos: Star Wars Celebration Displays, Merchandise and More
Our writer Katelyn is at Star Wars Celebration is in Chicago for Star Wars Celebration. She wanted to share with us some of the fun displays, merchandise, and more. I mean who doesn’t love Ewoks? Dok-Ondar animatronic will be inside Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities and the new marketplace will have
The Home Where Walt Disney Was Born Has Been Restored
The home where Walt Disney was born has been restored! On Chicago’s North Side there is a home that holds a special place in history. A place where a certain kind of magic was born. The birthplace of Walt Disney. This modest house had been sitting unoccupied and deteriorating until
Star Wars Celebration Announced for 2019
Star Wars Celebration is the ultimate fan experience that brings fans of all ages together from around the world. It’s four fun-filled days of activities that celebrate all things Star Wars. Fans of all ages, from all over the world will come together in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. to celebrate the
‘The Science Behind Pixar’ An Interactive Exhibit Is Opening In Chicago
Have you ever wondered how the artists and computer scientists brought your favorite Pixar films to life? The Science Behind Pixar is an interactive exhibition showcasing the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) concepts behind “Toy Story,” “A Bug’s Life,” “Finding Nemo,” and more timeless Pixar films. This exciting new exhibit is opening at
Home Where Walt Disney was Born to be Preserved
The house where Walt Disney and his brother Roy were born, in Chicago, is being preserved. It was sold to a California Couple who says they are going to make it an historic landmark. The home is located in the Hermosa neighborhood, at 2156 N. Tripp Ave. They plan to
Treasures of The Walt Disney Archives is Open
Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives, presented by D23. It’s an exhibition which encompasses more than 300 artifacts from nine decades of Disney history, opened at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago on October 16, 2013, which was the 90th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. The exhibit showcases
Check out Princess Etch A Sketch by Jane Labowitch
If you’re like me, you’ve enjoyed creating your own art on an Etch A Sketch. Turn the knobs, create a “magic screen”-full of art, then shake it up and start all over again. Never in my wildest dreams, though, could I imagine completing Etch A Sketch drawings like those created by Jane
Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo 2012 – Disney, Marvel and Star Wars Cosplayers… Oh My
The third annual Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) takes place this weekend covering the latest and greatest from the worlds of comics, movies, television, toys, anime, manga and video games. Disney, Marvel and Star Wars cosplayers were very popular during day one’s festivities. Take a look! *All photos by JediMouseketeer.com
Does Living Near Disney Take Away From Some The Magic
Chicago – Winter – 1984 – It’s 5am, my sister and I are woken by our mother. We have a 9am flight from Chicago to Disney World. We’ve been waiting for this trip ever since our father booked it with the travel agent months before. We excitedly wait for the
Around the “Disney” World – Streets of America
Streets of America, is a walkthrough area in Hollywood Studios. Here you can literally walk down the streets of New York City, Chicago, and San Francisco. Characters can be found here often and there are great opportunities for some fun pictures as well! Play close attention to detail and you
‘Lemonade Mouth 2’ and ‘Shake It Up’ coming to the Disney Channel
Disney Channel announced at Licensing International Expo 2011 that Disney Channel Original Movie (DCOM) “Lemonade Mouth 2,” the sequel to the hugely popular movie, is currently in development, along with a DCOM based on the hit buddy comedy series “Shake It Up.” The music-filled kid, tween and family movie “Lemonade
