Tuesdays with the Timekeeper – Disney Hollywood Studios Turns 25
May 1st marks the 25th anniversary – or the “Silver Screen Anniversary” – of Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park. What started as a concept for a new pavilion at Epcot, moved across the street and became the “Hollywood that never was – and always will be.” Most of you know the basic
Walt Disney World Junkie Finally Planning a Trip to Disneyland!
I have a confession to make. I’m a Walt Disney World Junkie, and sort of a Walt Disney World snob. I’ve only spent 3 days at Disneyland, and they have been spread out over almost 15 years! One day during my high school marching band trip (we got to march in the New Year
April 24, 2014
Tuesdays With the Timekeeper – 1964 World’s Fair
This week marks the 5oth anniversary of the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair which ran for two six-month seasons, April 22 – October 18, 1964 and April 21 – October 17, 1965. For Disney fans, the fair celebrates the anniversary of some of the most loved attractions and technological acco
Make Your Own Reusable Disney Countdown Calendar!
Counting down to vacation is a great way to get excited for your upcoming trip. With a few supplies and a little creativity you can create your own themed count down calendar in this fun craft. It’s simple and quick – pick your theme, pick your colors and you’re read
Tuesdays with the Timekeeper ~ Seeing World History through Nine-Eye
Circle-Vision was introduced at Disneyland in 1955 – on opening day to be exact. The concept started when Walt saw a Cinerama film that was presented on three screens. He returned to the studio and asked Roger Broggie – why not have the screens go all the way around the room? So
Do You Wanna Win a Frozen Inspired Costume?
Disney’s Frozen has taken on a life of it’s own since it’s release in November of last year. Merchandise literally flies off the shelves, and if you want to get your hand’s on an Elsa or Anna costume for your little princess, you could be looking at spending w
Looking Forward to Girl Meets World
If you’re anything like me, a beanie baby-collecting, tamagatchi-saving, walkman-listening, macarena-dancing teenager of the 90′s, get ready for a trip down memory lane. Remember the 90′s, when Friday night was sacred family time? Before Facebook ruled the calendar. Before we had t
Wordless Wednesday ~ Retro Peter Pan’s Flight
Welcome and thank you for stopping by DisneyMamas.com for this week’s Wordless Wednesday post! Each week we link up with a great group of Disney Bloggers to bring you great Wordless Wednesday posts, all hosted by Deb at Focused on the Magic! Our theme this week is Retro Disney
April 09, 2014
Tuesdays With the Timekeeper – Audio-animatronics
In 1939, The Golden Gate International Exposition in San Francisco displayed the Thorne Room Miniatures by Mrs. James Ward Thorne. Creating miniature scenes became a popular hobby in the 1920s, due to a dollhouse given to Queen Mary of England in 1924,. The actress, Colleen Moore, was
April 08, 2014
5 Simple Ways to Keep Track of Kids at Disney Parks
As a parent, one of the most terrifying things imaginable is losing track of your child. Add in a busy theme park and the nightmare and the next thing you know, you’re breathing into a paper bag. Fortunately you have happened upon THE place for nightmare reducing tips to keep
Our First Star Wars Weekend!!
I have been a Star Wars fan since 1977 when I first sat in that theater in Houston, TX mesmerized by what I was seeing and falling in love with Luke Skywalker. I had the action figures, the comic books, you name it. I never missed an opening day of the remaining 5 films. Many (many)
5 Minutes for Mom 2014 Ultimate Blog Party!
Hi and welcome to Disney Mamas! Angela and I created Disney Mamas in early 2013 as an outlet for our Disney passion. We needed a place to share our stories, planning tips, and memories with others, as well as a place to just have some fun. After a few months of planning DisneyMamas
Wordless Wednesday ~ April Calendar!
Happy April! I am so glad that spring seems to finally have arrived (at least here in North Texas)! If you are joining me from over at Focused on the Magic, where the Fabulous Deb hosts our weekly Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop, welcome! If you aren’t coming over from there, I h
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