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The stage was set upon my arrival. Walking through the double doors of the building the houses ‘The Disneyland Story presenting Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln,” the first thing I see is a poster for Tomorrowland and unassumingly rested behind … Read more
“Dreamers Wanted” is the beckoning call for the upcoming Tomorrowland, Aladdin, and Disney Movies Anywhere Press Event I’ll be attending this weekend. I think I qualify as a dreamer and with a slate like Tomorrowland and Aladdin, my excitement is … Read more
Days of future past are on full display in Disney’s Tomorrowland, the studio’s time-bending, world-building epic and next hopeful blockbuster out May 22. A story of a young, wide-eyed science whiz and the cantankerous genius with whom she teams up … Read more
I’ve spent many a conference week in and around the Anaheim Convention Center in Orange County California, so I when I had the opportunity to stay a night at the Wyndham at Anaheim Garden Grove, I expected more of the … Read more
If Hong Kong isn’t on your list of places to visit, you must reconsider this destination with its ancient history, bustling city life, and modern architecture to accommodate the over seven million inhabitants. As the third most important financial center … Read more
In Disney’s Saving Mr. Banks, audiences are able to learn the professional and personal relationships formed between Walt Disney and P.L. Travers on their journey to bring Marry Poppins to the silver screen. While the movie explores quite a few … Read more
There I was, in the glamorous Beverly Hills Hotel. In front of me was a series of empty chairs behind a table and upon a small platform, and a silent room when in stormed actress Emma Thompson. A laughing Tom … Read more
Spending Christmas time at Disneyland is an iconic tradition. The Christmas Day Parade that airs Christmas morning on ABC is only a hint at the magic at the happiest place on Earth. The way the snow settles on Sleeping Beauty’s … Read more
From the time the Walt Disney Company started in 1923 until 1937, it moved offices across many locations in California as the growing number of employees called for more space. Finally, in 1937 Walt decided it was time to expand … Read more
There’s quite a bit of talk circulating around about juice cleanses at the moment. With the popular documentary Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead making it’s rounds in online streaming, to Dr. Oz dedicating an episode to the topic, and countless … Read more
We’ve already fallen in love with Thor, and thankfully, he’s back in his third live-action film appearance with Thor: The Dark World. In case you missed him in Phase One of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Thor is the son of … 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
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
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
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
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