As part of National Preparedness Month this September, the American Red Cross today announced a $1 million grant from Disney to help kids and families prepare for disasters and other emergencies. Disney’s investment will support the Red Cross Pillowcase Preparedness Program as well as other youth services. Disney also
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Coming Soon…New Pixar Vinylmations
Vinylmations are one of the most popular Disney collectibles today. These figures had their debut in 2008 and were 3-inch tall molds in the form of Mickey Mouse. Recently, the line has added many other shapes and sizes and the collection has grown to incorporate all aspects of the Disney
A Plunge Into the Water on The Jungle Cruise Causes Attraction Change
The Disneyland Jungle Cruise attraction has had to make some minor changes to its loading and unloading process after a 5-year-old girl had fallen into the water. Disney added bumpers to the Jungle Cruise boats as well as reduced the gaps that exists between the boats and the dock –
Poohs’ Birthday Surprise App Review
Pooh’s Birthday Surprise is an adorable, educational, and entertaining addition to your iPad or iPhone device. I was very pleased with the graphics, sound, and opportunity for my three-year old to interact and learn. As you bring up the app, it begins to read a story about Pooh’s birthday and
How to NOT Commit a Pet Peeve at Walt Disney World
Vacationing at Walt Disney World can be a magical, wonderful experience. However, when others commit one of the Top Ten Pet Peeves at Walt Disney World, it suddenly loses its luster, even if for just a moment. Today, I’d like to share with you some alternatives to keep you from
Company Files Lawsuit Against Walt Disney Company and Others
Eolas Technologies and the Regents of the University of California filed lawsuits last week against the Walt Disney Company, Facebook and Wal-Mart over four patents they believe the companies are infringing. The four patents that are allegedly being violated are for interactive technology, including hypermedia display and interaction. These patents
How to Start Planning a Disney World Vacation
The decision has been made; your next vacation will be to Disney World! Congratulations! Now comes the fun part, planning! No, really, it is fun! I’m here to help you plan your trip. Maybe you’ve been before or maybe this is your first time. I hope everyone can find information
Kid Networks Monitor Kids’ Web Pages To Protect Shows
As if teenage stars had enough to worry about now they have one more thing – studio executives who patrol Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites to make sure that their employees are not “spilling the beans” or disparaging their shows. Talent Managers and casting agents for many of
‘Body of Proof: The Complete Second Season’ DVD Review
Dana Delany is back, and better than ever, as Dr. Megan Hunt, a Philadelphia medical examiner who solves many of the toughest crimes thrown her way, in ‘Body of Proof: The Complete Second Season’. The show, now in its second season, has become one of ABC’s flagship shows, gaining quite a
Bambi: Disney Classics Arrives for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch!
In celebration of the newly released app Dumbo: Disney Classics app, Disney Publishing has opened up their entire Disney Classics library for a special sale! From now until September 26th, all of the Disney Publishing “Disney Classics” apps for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch are on sale for the
Last Minute Tips before you leave for Walt Disney World!
The time is near, you’ve been counting down the days until your next Walt Disney World vacation for what feels like years! You’ve made all your reservations, your ADRs, and everything else related to your visit. Is there anything else you need to worry about? Here are some tips that
It’s Beginning to Look a lot Like… Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party!
We are just about half way through September and I don’t know about you, but for me, time is literally flying! Before you know it we’ll be putting out pumpkins, carving them, cooking them up in pies and trading them in for tinsel and trees. Yep, Christmas is officially on
What to Eat When you Need Something Healthy at Disney
It’s actually really a good thing that there is so much walking to be done at Disney World. Between the cupcakes, cookies, rice krispy treats, burgers, nuggets, and mickey ice cream bars you will feel the need to join over eaters anonymous upon your arrival home. But, what if
Make-A-Wish Sends Another Deserving Kid to Disney World…All the Way from Australia
10-year old Australian Schoolgirl, Caidee Butler, got her wish come true recently from the Make-A-Wish foundation. She was awarded a trip of a lifetime to Disney World all the way from down under…Australia. Butler, had a rare metabolic condition that she was born with that has left her with developmental delays.
