Tag: Disneyland

  • New Disney Film Highlights Timothy Green: A Force of Nature

    For most people, warm weather brings many images to mind: brightly colored flowers, carnivals, sunshine, sandy beaches, and barbecues. Many find themselves outdoors more often and gardening their homes. Seeds are planted, new growth begins, and the anticipation of summer becomes one of the top thoughts inhabiting minds everywhere. However, for one couple, the season…

  • It’s a Small World Collection by LeSportsac Debuts This Summer

    Looking for a new bag to take to the beach or on your next vacation? This week, LeSportsac and Disney Consumer Products announced the “It’s a Small World Collection” set to hit shelves in the summer. Paying homage to the style of legendary artist, Mary Blair, the collection of tote and shoulder bags combines brightly…

  • First Look: Mad T Party at Disney California Adventure

    This weekend, the Mad T Party had a soft opening at Disney California Adventure to kick off this amazing summer.  The Mad T Party is replacing the very popular ElecTRONica party.  You know, the one that opened for 3 months and stayed for over 1.5 years!  Mary Jo and I caught wind of the soft…

  • Treats are Expanded at Disneyland’s Reimagined Candy Palace!

    Disneyland has certainly had its share of Main Street USA renovations in 2012.  I’ve written about the remodel of the Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, the new decor of the Penny Arcade and its Concert Orchestrion, and now, I want to present the final shop in that block – the Candy Palace! The candy makers, who have…

  • Orchestrion Shares its Past at Disneyland’s Re-Imagined Penny Arcade

    This has been the summer of the Main Street USA refurbishments.  I told you about the Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor’s makeover, but I want to ensure that we don’t overlook the changes next door – at the  Penny Arcade!  This area has received a new layout, a fresh coat of sparkling beauty, and had a…

  • Disneyland’s Gibson Girl Shows Off Her New Finery!

    Did you hear that?  It was the resounding cry of joy from hot and sweaty Main Street USA guests!  Why?  Disneyland has finally unveiled the re-imagined Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor!  Since their bakery neighbor moved down the street and became the Jolly Holiday Bakery, they decided to do a bit of renovation to serve guests better.…

  • Are You “Brave” Enough to Meet Merida at Disneyland?

    With the opening of Disney-Pixar’s movie “Brave”, comes a new character interaction opportunity.  At the first opportunity, my youngest and I ran off to Disneyland to explore their introduction of their newest princess, Merida.   With all of the other meet and greet experiences out there, I was intrigued with the way they were marketing…