Behind the Attraction is a new 10 episode series on Disney+ that looks at the making of and stories behind some of the most popular Disney attractions around the world. As a Disney history fan this series seemed right up my alley, and I was excited to watch it. The first 5 episodes are…
Author: CristinaB
I am a wife, mom of one young boy and two dogs, office manager of veterinary clinic and a self proclaimed Disney nut. When not planning a Disney vacation I am talking about Disney or fundraising for Give Kids the World.
Coasting for Kids events in 2021 benefiting Give Kids the World
Throughout 2019, amusement parks all over the nation hosted Coasting for Kids events to raise money for Give Kids the World Village. With 15 different parks participating, the events raised almost $140,000 for the 84-acre resort in Central Florida that fulfills wishes for critically ill children and their families. In 2020 several parks were able…
How to make your next virtual runDisney race more fun
In 2020, and now 2021, virtual races are becoming a trend. runDisney announced that The Walt Disney World Marathon and Princess Half Marathon races will also be virtual to begin 2021. While it is understandable that these popular races would be very hard to keep “socially distant,” it is still disappointing to have these favorite…
Night of a Million Lights to Reignite the Holiday Season in 2020
Let’s be honest…2020 hasn’t been filled with the greatest news. On top of everything…Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is cancelled, the Cinderella Castle Holiday Dream Lights won’t be hung, and it won’t be snowing on Main Street USA. But, Give Kids the World Village is poised to reignite the holiday season with it’s Night of…
What to Watch on Disney+ for Disney History Lovers
I love all things Disney…the parks, the movies, but especially the history. While I have been mostly stuck at home over the past couple months I have found myself turning to Disney+ to bring some magic into my life. Here are my top 5 Disney history picks on Disney+ in no particular order The Boys…
Frozen 2: See it Now or… Let it Go?
As a proud member of D23, the Official Disney Fan Club, I was able to see Frozen 2 over a week before its official release date. Back in 2013, Frozen became the highest grossing animated movie of its time. With warm hugs, sisterly love and a ballad that every little girl sang until she was…
Cruisin’ the Disney Cruise Line with a Kindergartener
My 5.5 year old son loves everything Disney. From the movies, to the parks, to the history of how it all started. Like most kids his age, he watches Disney Junior a lot. I don’t know if you have ever noticed, but Disney Junior has a plethora of commercials for the Disney parks and of…
A Spooky Oogie Boogie Display at Disneyland’s Grand Californian Hotel
Every year the Disneyland’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa has a large Halloween display in the middle of the lobby. There is a different theme each year. This year Oogie Boogie is quite the spooky masterpiece! The villain of Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas stands over 4 feet tall at the entrance to the Grand…
Why Fall is a great time to visit Disneyland
Let’s be honest…it’s always a great time to visit Disneyland! It’s the original park that Walt dreamed up on a bench by a carousel. Whenever you can get there, get there! But Disneyland in the fall is exceptionally great! Here are some reason’s why. The Weather Southern California is known for their great weather. Unlike…
The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge: A Great Respite at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge is going to change the patterns of Disney’s Hollywood Studios forever. Gone are the days of the Backlot Tour, The Great Movie Ride and Lights, Motors, Action! But in a little corner of Hollywood Boulevard and Sunset Boulevard sits a memory of old Hollywood: The Hollywood Brown Derby. The original Hollywood…
Henri’s Starlite Scoops coming to Give Kids the World Village
Since Give Kids the World Village opened in Kissimmee, FL in 1989 they have been serving up ice cream to critically ill children and their families on their wish trips to central Florida. What started out of a train caboose is about to evolve into something much more with Henri’s Starlite Scoops. Honoring Henri Landwirth…
Why I will Miss Disney’s Walk Around the World Bricks
In 1995 my parents took me on my first big trip to Walt Disney World. It was for my 11th birthday, and I was so excited! To commemorate the trip my parent’s purchased a Walk Around the World brick. They presented me with the certificate in the morning and later that day we went to…