Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Happy 25th Anniversary Disney Store

   Today marked the 25th Anniversary of the Disney Store.  The first Disney Store opened in Glendale, California on March 28th 1987.   The store has gone through a lot in 25 years including format changes and being sold to the Children's Place in 2004 just to be purchased back in 2008.   I can remember our first Disney store that featured moving characters and great merchandise.   


As the store celebrated this over the past month there were many activities including Trivia Games, Dance Parties, and Stickermania all leading up to today and the 25th Celebration.   At each of the stores today 250 Silver Mickey Ears (pictured) were given away.   


  Many other 25th Anniversary items were also available to purchase and can be found on the Disney Store site.  The 25th Vinylmation is also included in my picture.   Thanks goes to my wife who stood in line today and surprised me with these items.   Her experience is captured in the picture and video below.   



Monday, March 12, 2012

Soft Opening for Storybook Circus


Photo Courtesy of @capndanny
Great news Disney World fans, Storybook Circus today has started soft openings.   Currently looks like one of the Dumbo rides is open along with the Great Goofini.   As with any soft opening they can close it down at anytime, so if you are there when it is open enjoy it while you can.   The official opening date for this portion of Storybook Circus is March 31, 2012. 

Photo Courtesy of @capndanny
Storybook Circus is part of the new Fantasyland expansion which in the end will include two Dumbo's, The Great Goofini (re-themed Barnstormer), a new Fantasyland train station, Casey Jr. Circus water play area, the Snow White Mine Coaster, and the Be Our Guest Restaurant.

   Leave us a comment, what will your first Storybook Circus Ride be?   Ours Dumbo.   

Friday, March 9, 2012

Royal Rooms at Port Orleans Resort

 Today the Disney Parks Blog reported that the Royal Guest Rooms officially open at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort

   As many of you know this is one of our favorite moderate resorts at Disney World and this just adds to the overall appeal of this resort.   These new rooms feature firework headboards and royal fixtures.   Over 500 rooms have been converted so be sure to grab one on your next trip.

Thursday, March 8, 2012

You might be a Disney Nut.....


  • If you're at the parks 2 hours before they open .....You might be a Disney Nut
  • If you let one monorail pass by just to get your favorite color.....You might be a Disney Nut
  • If you book your next Disney vacation while on your current Disney vacation.... You might be a Disney Nut
  • If you take extra napkins just to save..... You might be a Disney Nut
  • If every set of Holiday decorations you put out have at least one Disney character.....You might be a Disney Nut
  • If you own more than 5 articles of clothing with Disney characters.....You might be a Disney Nut
  • If cast members know you by name.....You might be a Disney Nut
  • If you check wait times when you are not at the park......You might be a Disney Nut
  • If you are reading this blog post.......You might be a Disney Nut
  • If you make dining reservations on the first day you can......You might be a Disney Nut
  • If you have downloaded any ride audio or parade music.....You might be a Disney Nut
  • If you refer to any bag as your "Disney" bag.....You might be a Disney Nut

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