2014 June, 13

Death Match 2014

2014-06-13T07:00:00-04:00June 13, 2014|Disneyland|0 Comments

PRE-TRIP REPORT About a year ago, I got a great idea for a road trip. I'd take my kids, fly from my hometown of Houston TX , to San Diego CA, and then drive from San Diego to Oakland. We'd stop and see all the sights along the way, and then fly home from Oakland. Then I asked my friend Gina, who lives in California, if she'd like to come along. With her kids. She agreed, and Death Match 2014 was born. Two ladies and seven kids, for a 15-day road trip up the California coast. We plan to visit [...]

2013 December, 17

Harmony Barber Shop

2022-05-18T09:40:52-04:00December 17, 2013|Disney World, Magic Kingdom|0 Comments

    The Harmony barbershop at the Magic Kingdom is reopening on July 31, 2022. Once the hours and pricing update we will share that information. When I talk about having my kids’ hair cut at Disney, people always give me these puzzled looks, but yes, it’s true Disney has their very own barbershop in Magic Kingdom! The Harmony Barber Shop is a full-service salon with licensed cosmetologists and is a hidden gem that most visitors walk right by each day and is one of the unique happenings the Magic Kingdom offers. While this Barber Shop services customers of all [...]

2013 December, 16

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishments

2013-12-16T11:02:39-05:00December 16, 2013|Disney News, Disney World, Uncategorized|0 Comments

  Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishments Magic Kingdom® Park Casey's Corner Tomorrowland Speedway Splash Mountain The Magic Carpets of Aladdin Liberty Square Riverboat Agrabah Bazaar Barnstormer 01/06/14 - 02/15/14 01/06/14 - 01/12/14 01/06/14 - 03/21/14 01/06/14 - 2/3/14 01/13/14 - 01/16/14 01/21/14 - 01/30/14 02/03/14 - 02/05/14 Disney's Hollywood Studios® Monsters, Inc Meet & Greet 01/05/14 - 01/19/14 Disney's Animal Kingdom® Kali River Rapids Festival of the Lion King Camp Minnie-Mickey 12/02/13 - 12/13/13 01/06/2014 01/06/2014 Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park Annual Refurbishment 10/27/13 - 12/21/13 Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park Annual Refurbishment 12/22/14 - 03/17/14 Disney's All Star Sports [...]

2013 September, 16

Do you have what it takes to become a Jedi?

2023-10-03T16:51:32-04:00September 16, 2013|Disney World, Hollywood Studios, Star Wars weekends|0 Comments

It’s time you found out at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Jedi Training Academy! Jedi Training is for all young Padawans ages 4 through 12 who want to test their skills in the Force under the watchful eye of a Jedi Master!   Head over to the stage by Star Tours and life-size AT-AT for the all excitement and action!   Your Padawans will arrive there with Jedi robes and light sabers and eager to learn! The show begins with Star Wars fanfare and a Jedi Oath preparing the younglings for training.   The Jedi Master is there to instruct your child in the [...]

2012 December, 6

Disney Cruise Line offers Kids sail free for select Miami sailings!

2023-10-10T22:37:41-04:00December 6, 2012|Disney Cruise Line, Disney News, Disney Specials, Disney Travel|0 Comments

Disney Cruise Line is celebrating its inaugural season in Miami with a special Kids Sail Free offer! Choose from 4-night Bahamian cruises or 5-night Western Caribbean cruises with most itineraries including a stop at Disney's private island, Castaway Cay. Offer Details Kids 17 and under sail FREE when traveling with two full-fare Guests in the same stateroom in Categories 4A - 11B on most Miami sailings Jan. 14 - Feb. 25, 2013. Rate does not include Government Taxes and Fees of approximately $80 per person for a 4-night Bahamian cruise and $65 per person for a 5-night Western Caribbean cruise [...]

2012 December, 4

Day 1 Fantasyland press event week

2012-12-04T01:57:18-05:00December 4, 2012|Disney News, Disney World|0 Comments

I arrived at Disney this morning for a few days of meetings before the Fantasyland grand re-opening on Thursday morning.  I flew into Orlando International Airport via Jetblue and then made my way to the the Yacht Club Resort.  I had a meeting from 3pm to 5pm and then there was a reception at the Yacht Club Resort on the Asbury Patio.  It was a wonderful first day but I am beat so I am back in the room and getting ready for another big day tomorrow.        

2012 November, 15

Look for the Mickey check on Disney menus

2012-11-15T13:23:31-05:00November 15, 2012|Disney News, Disney World|0 Comments

The Mickey Check is becoming a recognized symbol on quick-service menus at various locations across Walt Disney World® Resort and Disneyland® Resort. The Mickey Check debuted on kids’ menus at Be Our Guest Restaurant in New Fantasyland earlier this month, and will appear on Disney table-service menus in January 2013. Part of the Disney Magic of Healthy Living initiative, this tool was created to make it easier to identify nutritious choices that address family needs. In order to receive the Mickey Check, kids’ meals and other items must meet Disney Nutrition Guidelines. The Disney Nutrition Guidelines align to the U. [...]

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