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Even if you don’t think you’re really a “music” person, it probably has more of an influence on you than you think. For instance, one of the first things most people do when we get in the car is up … Read more
Nothing! One of my favorite parts about California Adventure is going to the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop located on their Fisherman’s Warf. Walking by, you’re lured close by the smell of the freshly made waffle cones … Read more
Chris Evans has been around the Hollywood scene for quite some time, starring in films such as The Fantastic Four, Scott Pilgrim vs the World and Not Another Teen Movie. But I truly think that it was Marvel’s Captain America … Read more
Source: Bento Monsters Remember when you were a kid and you’d get scared there were monsters hiding under your bed or in your closet? Those creative folks at Pixar solved that problem for a lot of Moms and Dads when … Read more
Here we are in our very own Fifth Estate. Though medieval in origin, present day philosopher Nayef Al-Rodhan has declared blogs to be in the fifth estate of media. The fifth estate has been a term somewhat negatively used since … Read more
The Happiest Place on Earth just became a bit spookier as Halloween has officially taken over the Disney parks! Filled with special treats, attractions, shows and surprises, there’s spirited fun for the whole family to enjoy this Halloween season. Each … Read more
During my latest trip to Disney’s Animation Studios, I had a special behind-the-scenes opportunity to tour and interview several different departments involved in their latest animation adventure, Frozen. This film not only demanded skillful animators, but a strong technical team … Read more
The Little Mermaid has always been one of my favorite Disney classics. I still today find myself humming Sha la la la la la, Kiss The Girl during romantic movies. Now that The Little Mermaid has been released from the … Read more
A big thank you to Walt Disney World for allowing the Surf and Sunshine family to experience this magical adventure for the purpose of sharing it with our readers. I’ve been to Walt Disney World a total of two times … Read more
Although we’ve been to Disneyland plenty of times, we’ve never been for Halloween. At first I wasn’t sure what to expect from Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, but turns out it’s exactly what it sounds like! Not so scary … Read more
Of all the Walt Disney World theme parks, Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park is the most easily recognizable. Over 17 million guests visit the Magic Kingdom each year, making it the most visited theme park in the world and for good … Read more
Just what is this mysterious Disney Vault? Is it gigantic room housing millions of copies of our favorite Disney Classic? Is it real? The answer my friends, is both yes and no. While the Disney Vault doesn’t have a permanent … Read more
Disney Imagineers truly went above and beyond with their exhibit for the D23 Expo in creating “Journey Into Imagineering.” Following a similar format of Disneyland’s Innoventions, the Disney team created their very own Imagineering headquarters façade, evoking the real location … Read more
There are several myths concerning the origins of Caddilac Ranch. One such myth is that an eccentric millionaire from Texas loved his caddys and would buy a new one every few years. But what to do with the old one? … Read more
For true admirers and fans of Walt Disney, The Sword in the Stone holds a special place as it was the last animated masterpiece whose release Walt Disney lived to see. Although Walt Disney never knew it, he himself was character designer Bill … Read more
So rarely do targeted ads actually make sense to me, but as I sat on Facebook in my pajamas donned with the faces of Kermit, Miss Piggy, Animal, and Gonzo, an ad for the Muppets appeared. Finally, the internet understands … Read more