Sailing, Sailing
From the day it was announced in the Disney Store Scoop (cast member newsletter), I have been anxiously awaiting the time when my family will get to set sail on one of Disney’s ships. There are other Disney Mamas who can answer all your cruising questions – so, I’ll
July 28, 2015
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Fantasyland
We’re just a few days away from Disneyland’s 60th anniversary – so it’s time to wrap up the series on the lands and tie a big shiny bow on top to present – Fantasyland… “Here is the world of imagination, hopes and dreams. In this timeless land of en
Tomorrowland
“A vista into a world of wondrous ideas, signifying man’s achievements…a step into the future, with predictions of constructive things to come. Tomorrow offers new frontiers in science, adventure, and ideals: the Atomic Age…the challenge of outer space…and the hop for a peaceful and u
I Love a Parade
Disneyland would not be the same without a parade marching down Main Street. Parades have been a part of Magic Kingdom entertainment since opening day. I thought I would share the list with you as we continue to celebrate the 60th Anniversary. Mickey at the Movies 1960–1964 Tencennial
TWtTk – 60 Years of Happy
When we traveled to Disneyland for the 50th Anniversary celebration, I created a walking tour pamphlet for my parents (they had never been and my Mom was so excited because she remembers watching Uncle Walt countdown the park opening on television). Unfortunately it was created using
May 19, 2015
TWtTk – Legendary Women
The Disney Legends program was established in 1987 to recognize people who have made an extraordinary and integral contribution to The Walt Disney Company. Walt seemed to have a gift of hiring the best man – or woman – for the job; and sometimes that was not traditional. H
Tuesdays With the Timekeeper – Star Wars
I remember sitting in a darkened theater when this breathtaking music began. Soon words starring moving across the screen – but, I was too young to read them. The music turned softer and the words changed into outer space which was swiftly enlivened by spaceships flying overhea
Tuesdays With the Timekeeper – Orange You Glad
On April 17, 2012, Orange Bird returned to Sunshine Tree Terrace in Adventureland at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. He appears on the signage as well as cute little cups and merchandise. In 1969, the Florida Citrus Commission agreed to underwrite a “tropical bird show&
Tuesdays With the Timekeeper – Masked Man
This week in 1939,the British magazine, Mickey Mouse Weekly, introduces the Lone Ranger to its (British) readers and free Lone Ranger mask is included in the issue. The Lone Ranger first appeared in 1933 in a radio show on WXYZ-Detroit. There were 2,956 episodes in the series. In 1938
Tuesdays With the Timekeeper – To Infinity
After spending 467 days in space, and breaking a record for longest duration in space, Buzz Lighyear returned to Earth. In June of 2008, Space shuttle Discovery delivered Lightyear to the International Space Station as part of an educational partnership between NASA and the Walt Disne
Tuesdays With the Timekeeper – Pleasure Island
While reading some updates on the transformation of Downtown Disney into Disney Springs, I was thinking of the original concept behind Pleasure Island. The idea behind Pleasure Island started with Disney watching its guests leave property in the evenings to hit the nightlife at Church
March 24, 2015
Tuesdays With the Timekeeper – My Fair Oscar
This weekend’s Oscars reminded me of my favorite Oscar story… Hollywood was going crazy over the screen adaptation of My Fair Lady. Everyone knew it would be the movie of the year and the actress who would portray Eliza would most likely receive the award for Best Actress.
February 24, 2015
Tuesdays With the Timekeeper – Great Moments
Since we celebrate the birth of two of our country’s most beloved presidents, I thought it would be a good time to focus a little on Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln. The show was sponsored by the state of Illinois and created for the 1964 New York World’s Fair. Great Moment
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