Great Gift Ideas for Disney Lovers

Christmas is over much to our dismay, but it will be back again before we know it next year. 

We put together a fabulous list of 

16 Stocking Stuffers for the Disneyphile in your Family

Santa brought put some of those magical gifts in our little people's stockings and they loved them. But we are going into a new year. We already have Birthday Parties filling up our calendars and special events coming up that require gift giving. We think that same list would be great for any occasion, not just for the holiday. Earphones, charm bracelets, music, and Disney Infinity figures are perfect for any gift all year long.

Find out exactly where to purchase these items, and the price HERE. 

We'd love to know what are some of your favorite Disney gifts to give? Is there any that you see on this list that you want? (BTW - we have the Frozen Soundtrack and it is PHENOMENAL!)

Santa Interview at Disneyland Resort (Video) #DisneyHolidays

Ho Ho Ho! 

What a thrill it was for us to get the opportunity to chat with Santa Claus! We sat down with Kris Kringle and asked him some questions, he sure was jolly! Seriously we were star struck. He told us all of the places that he can be seen at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure during the holidays. He also let us in on a little secret - his favorite gift that he ever received! Watch this video for more holiday fun!

Check out this list all of the places to see Santa at the Disneyland Resort this year!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from our family to yours!

Disclosure: We were invited to a Media Preview at the Disneyland Resort to experience all things #DisneyHolidays. Special thanks to Santa, the camera crew at Disneyland Resort, and the PR Team who made this holiday magic happen!

How Disney California Adventure Celebrates the Holidays #DisneyHolidays (Video)

We are in the middle of December and the holidays are in full swing! There's still plenty of time to visit the Disneyland Resort and experience the magic of Disney Holidays. It's the most wonderful time of the year to go to any of the Disney Parks. It's definitely a family tradition for us - and we highly recommend it.

Take a few minutes to watch as Disney California Adventure Park has been transformed for the holiday including highlights such as Christmas in Cars Land, Buena Vista Street and Disney's Viva! Navidad. (Interview with Santa coming soon!)

For more holiday magic check out these pixie dusted posts:

A Christmas Fantasy Parade

It's a Small World Holiday

Take at Jingle Cruise at the Disneyland Resort

Disclosure: We were invited to a Media Preview at the Disneyland Resort to experience all things #DisneyHolidays.

A Christmas Fantasy Parade at Disneyland (Video) #DisneyHolidays

We recently visited the Disneyland Resort to see all that #DisneyHolidays has to offer. Wow - it's a regular Winter Wonderland! The holiday favorite "A Christmas Fantasy Parade" has returned to Disneyland and it's just as magical as we remember it. After running around the park for a few glorious hours, we got some popcorn and Starbucks Coffee then snagged a front row seat to watch a night time viewing of A Christmas Fantasy Parade. It lasts about 40 minutes and stars all of your favorite Disney characters. Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, Pluto, Disney Princesses all dressed up in festive apparel for this not-to-miss seasonal tradition. And who can forget about the prancing reindeer, skating silver snowflakes, marching toy soldiers, dancing gingerbread cookies and so much more merriment. Make sure you stay until the end because the most popular man of the year, Santa Claus arrives to wish your family a very Merry Christmas! (Coming soon to the blog - we interview the big guy himself!)

Some of the other must see holiday offerings are It's a Small World Holiday. You also don't want to miss the Jingle Cruise which debuted for the first time this year. 

Happy Holidays!

Disclosure: We were invited to a Media Preview at the Disneyland Resort to experience all things #DisneyHolidays.

ABC Family's 25 Days of Christmas is HERE!

Pop the popcorn and stir that cocoa...

ABC Family's 25 Days of Christmas has begun 

and we couldn't be happier!!! It's time to snuggle the family on the couch. Download the complete schedule of family Christmas programs at ABCFamily.com

Do you need a vacation? 

Have you ever dreamed of sleeping in Cinderella's Castle?

Enter ABC Family's 25 Days of Christmas Sweepstakes

Enter for a chance to win a Disney Parks vacation 

with a night in the Cinderella Castle Suite!

Enter now...

Pixie dust and best of luck to all!

Photo Source: ABC Family

It's a Small World Holiday at Disneyland (Video) #DisneyHolidays

There's so much that we share and it's time we're aware,

It's a Small World After All...

Children of the world rejoice! The most incredible display of lights at the Disneyland Resort is back. Can you hear the voices of holiday cheer singing holiday renditions of 'It's a Small World" remixed with 'Jingle Bells." Decorations a plenty and thousands of lights come together to bring peace on earth and goodwill to men on 'It's a Small World' Holiday at Disneyland!

Watch the video below to see how we captured the magic, as Small World shows it's #DisneySide.

Disclosure: We were invited to a Media Preview at the Disneyland Resort to experience all things #DisneyHolidays

Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort - The Spookiest Time of the Year!

If you ask any guest who frequently visits the Disneyland Resort what is the best time to visit Disneyland, they will probably give you two answers: 

Halloween Time and during the Christmas Holiday.

They are absolutely correct!

Disney decorates for the holidays like no other! The magic seems to multiply 10 fold during September through December at Disney Parks. Our family has made a tradition of visiting during these extra festive times. In an attempt to capture some of the the SPOOKtacular sights of Halloween at Disneyland Resort, we shot this 5 minute video! We hope you enjoy this glimpse of some BOO-tiful things to see during Halloween Time! 

For more tricks and treats check out:

Tricked Out for Halloween - 

13 Must-See SPOOKtacular Deatails at Disneyland Resort

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Disney Infinity Characters Go To Disneyland

What would happen if your favorite characters from Disney Infinity went on vacation?

Where would they go?
What would they do?
Would they go on rides?
What would they eat?

Well you no longer have to wonder... 

We just so happened to tag along recently when Mike Wazowski, Sulley and some other of the Disney Infinity Characters went on the ultimate guy's trip to the Disneyland Resort. See photos of them dining, riding attractions, hanging with other Characters, and lounging by Disney's Grand Californian pool. These monsters really know how to vacay in style!

To see the rest of the photos go check out the post, to see the magic that happens when
Disney Infinity Characters Take a Disney Vacation!
Can you spot them at the Parks?

Important: Changes to the Disney Disability Pass at Disney Parks

A new program is coming to Disney Parks for guests and families with disabilities on October 9, 2013. More details about the new Disability Access Service (DAS) Card program are coming soon but until then, here is some information via Disney Parks:

We would like to share an upcoming change in the Guest Assistance Card.  Disney has an unwavering commitment to making our experiences accessible to all Guests.  After careful consideration, we will be replacing the Guest Assistance Card with the new Disability Access Service Card on Oct. 9 to create a more consistent experience for all our Guests while providing accommodations for Guests with disabilities. Until Oct. 9, we will continue to use Guest Assistance Cards. We look forward to sharing more information about the Disability Access Service Card as we get closer to implementation.

Frequently Asked Questions:

 How will the new Disney program work?

The Disability Access Service Card will offer Guests a return time for an attraction based on the current wait time. Guest Assistance Cards will continue to be in effect until Oct. 9. We look forward to sharing more information as we get closer to implementation.

Did Disney receive assistance in developing the Disability Access Service Card?
Yes, Disney is engaging disability groups, and Autism Speaks was instrumental in providing feedback as we developed this new process.

Why is Disney making these changes?
Given the increasing volume of requests Disney receives for special access to our attractions, we are changing our process beginning Oct. 9 so that it creates a more consistent experience for all our Guests while providing accommodations for Guests with disabilities.

Who will be eligible for a Disability Access Service Card?
Our goal is to accommodate Guests who aren't able to wait in a conventional queue environment due to a disability (including non-apparent disabilities). 

Will Guests on wish trips also use Disability Access Service Cards?
No. Guests who are visiting through wish-granting organizations will have access through a separate program.

What should Guests do if they have concerns? 
Guests should contact Guest Relations to discuss their assistance needs.

Zendaya Live in Concert at the L.A. County Fair 2013

The L.A. County Fair is know for it's food, shopping, and good ol' family fun!
But did you also know, the L.A. County Fair has some awesome musical entertainment?
Last year we told you about the Bridgit Mendler Concert.

The L.A. County Fair 2013 End of Summer Concert Series includes

Zendaya

Sat, Sep 21, 2013 07:30 PM

"REPLAY"
Get your tickets to see Zendaya with special appearance by Bella Thorne.

#FAIRFOODFUN

We had a chance to visit the Fair again this year to sample the delicious food and have picked our favorite to share with you. Be sure to visit Texas Style BBQ!

There are lots of choices for yummy eats but our favorite by far is the Brisket Sundae. Steaming hot mashed potatoes topped with tender juicy brisket, a BBQ sauce to die for with a cherry tomato on top! 

It's Texas BBQ at it's best! Yee-Haw!

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Disclosure: We were invited to the media food preview and gifted tickets to the L.A. County Fair.