Toy Story Land is now open in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World. We spent last week Playing Big in Andy’s backyard as guests of Disney for their media preview event. Attending the grand opening of Toy Story Land seemed like the perfect opportunity to disneybound as characters from Toy Story. Disneybound at Walt read more »
Pixar Fest Scavenger Hunt at Disneyland
I spent 2 days last week attending the media preview and opening day of Pixar Fest at Disneyland. It was a whirlwind adventure with lots of Pixar fun crammed in. I will publish my Pixar Fest guide soon but for now, I wanted to share a fun Pixar Fest Scavenger Hunt. Disney has created a read more »
Non-Foodie’s Guide to 2018 Disneyland Food and Wine Festival
I spent last weekend exploring the 2018 Disneyland Food and Wine Festival with friends. We planned a fun girl’s weekend to coincide with the opening weekend of the Disneyland Food and Wine Festival, it’s just one of the awesome things happening at Disneyland in 2018. It was a whirlwind trip that involved yummy food, a read more »
New at Disneyland in 2018
As we head into December and reflect on this last year, I also start planning for next year. At least next year’s vacations! Is a trip to Disneyland on your agenda? If not, it should be, it’s always on mine. 😉 Check out some of the new happenings at Disneyland in 2018. New at Disneyland read more »
Cars Land Halloween Guide | Celebrate Haul-O-Ween at Disneyland
Thank you, Disney, for hosting me at Disneyland to celebrate Cars Land Halloween fun! I love visiting the Disneyland Resort during the holidays, especially Halloween Time. In the past, the Halloween fun was solely at Disneyland. This year Halloween Time has expanded to Disney California Adventure and more specifically Cars Land! The residents of Radiator read more »
Disneyland Halloween Treats: Cars Land Haul-O-Ween Cookies
Last week I spent an evening at Disneyland to experience Halloween Time during the Thor: Ragnarok press trip. When I found out we would be taking some time to enjoy the Disneyland Resort on our trip, I was beyond excited. Disneyland is my favorite place to hang out in and write about, especially during the read more »
Don’t Miss ALL The Superhero Fun during Summer of Heroes at Disneyland
I spent last weekend at Disneyland for the Cars 3 world premiere. The main purpose of the press trip was covering Cars 3 but we also had a lot of time in Disneyland and at California Adventure. We spent all day Sunday exploring the superhero fun at Summer of Heroes. Here are 7 things not read more »
Cars 3 Red Carpet World Premiere
Thank you, Disney and Pixar for hosting me during the Cars 3 Event. I just returned home from another whirlwind Disney press trip. This trip included the world premiere of Cars 3 and was my 2nd red carpet experience. It was a little different than the Jungle Book red carpet because instead of being held on the read more »
Disneybounding Ideas for Kids
I had so much fun planning some disneybounding outfits for my boys. As big as we are on costumes around here, they’ve never worn a costume into a Disney park except to Mickey’s Halloween Party. Maybe it’s because you’re more likely to see little girls wearing Princess dresses in the parks. An easy alternative to wearing a costume read more »
3 Reasons To Consider Staying at The Wyndham Lake Buena Vista
Having toured the renovated Wyndham Lake Buena Vista twice now, I can safely recommend staying there. The value and amenities offered are awesome and make me consider staying off property on our next Walt Disney World adventure. Check out why you should consider staying there too. 3 Reasons To Stay At The Wyndham Lake Buena read more »
Things To Do at Disneyland This Summer (2017)
We just got back from a fun Disneyland adventure over rodeo break. I loved checking out the new stuff from the past year and of course all of our old favorites. We finally were able to ride Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters, Soarin’ Around the World and Hyperspace Mountain. Plus we watched Olaf in the new Frozen read more »
20+ Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Reviews
I don’t know about you but I tend to obsessively research hotels before our trip. Even after we’ve booked our room, I love to read reviews and look for tips to improve our stay or issues I should be aware of. My review of Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside resort has been one of my most read more »
Mickey’s Halloween Party 2016 Dates
I’ve been stalking the Disney Parks Blog for a few weeks, waiting and eagerly anticipating the release of ticket information for Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland! If you want to attend (and trust me you do), you’ll want to start planning your trip now. Mickey’s Halloween Party tickets do sell out, so you’ll want to read more »
5 Reasons We Love The Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort
I’ve stayed at several different Walt Disney World Resorts over the past few years but I recently ventured off property… sort of. My mom and I spent a few nights at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort in April. It’s not owned by Disney but it is still located on the Walt Disney World grounds. read more »
How to Trade with Jawas at Star Wars Launch Bay
Disney’s Hollywood Studios has become THE place for all things Star Wars. Beyond Jedi Training and Star Tours, you will find the Star Wars Launch Bay with a multitude of cool Star Wars things to experience. My favorite part of the new Star Wars Launch Bay at Walt Disney World? Meeting the Jawas!! Not only read more »
Guide to Dining at Disney’s BoardWalk
Disney Springs may offer an amazing selection of dining options but this girl prefers Disney’s BoardWalk for a large selection of restaurants because of its awesome location. Located in between Epcot and Disney Hollywood Studios and surrounded by 5 Epcot area resorts, it’s easy to pop over for a meal while visiting either park or read more »
5 Reasons We Love Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort
I’ve had the pleasure of staying at a few different Walt Disney World Resorts over the past few years. Last month, I added Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside to that list. This is the first moderate resort I have written about on Desert Chica and it’s definitely middle of the road between the value experience we read more »
9 Things To Do at Disneyland during Spring Break
Spring break season is quickly approaching and I bet some lucky families have plans to visit the Disneyland Resort. With changes always being announced at the resort, I have a few suggestions on what to on your visit. Check out these 9 things to do at Disneyland during Spring Break this year. 1. Meet Captain read more »
5 Reasons We Love Disney’s Pop Century Resort
We are headed back to Walt Disney World really soon, so I thought it’d be the perfect time to share our thoughts on a few resorts we have already stayed at. A few days ago I shared why we love Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, today I am jumping down a few pegs price wise and read more »
5 Reasons We Love Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
We’ve had the opportunity to check out several Walt Disney World Resorts from value to deluxe. Today I’m sharing 5 reasons we love Disney’s Yacht Club Resort and a few why we don’t. 5 Reasons We Love Disney’s Yacht Club Resort 1. The Pool Stormalong Bay was my boys’ favorite part of Disney’s Yacht Club. read more »
