I don’t weigh in every day, because if I do, I obsess and get anxious. So I wait for my weekly date with the scale. After just 2 weeks into the Nutrisystem program, I almost hoped my date would stand me up. I think I just worry it’s not going to work. Actually, I think [...]
The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow
Please welcome a very special Guest and dear friend of mine, Charlene Hanyzewski of 3D Travel Company! Charlene is a longtime Disney fan who successfully homeschooled all three of her now-grown children. She is not only a Travel Specialist with 3D, but she is also the coordinator for The Ultimate Field Trip! Learn more about [...]
Citizens of Hollywood
*** Warning: The below material is excerpted from a published book. Do NOT copy. *** I’ve been ill this week and was not able to write up a new article for today. So instead, I’m giving you an excerpt from MAGICAL MOUSE SCHOOLHOUSE: Learn While You Play at Walt Disney World Resort (page 131)! I [...]
Wordless Wednesday: The Letter K
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Tiggerific Tuesday Trivia: Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster
Did you know today’s Tiggerific Tuesday Trivia about the Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster? The Fender Stratocaster guitar at the Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster entrance is 15 times normal size. To celebrate the first anniversary of the Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster attraction, Walt Disney World built a Stratocaster in the parking lot make out of Chevy [...]
Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame Plaza
Disney’s Hollywood Studios pays homage to stars of both the silver screen and the small screen. One very special area honoring past and present television greats—one that is often overlooked—is the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame Plaza. Located outdoors along the northeastern side of the American Idol Experience/Sounds Dangerous building, facing [...]
Merida’s Royal Coronation at Walt Disney World Resort
On this day before Mother’s Day, the famous mother-daughter duo from Disney∙Pixar’s Brave joined the entire Disney Princess court in front of Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World‘s Magic Kingdom for one grand regalia! In a touching moment of love and respect that highlighted the unbreakable bond between mother and daughter, Queen Elinor crowned her daughter Merida, officially [...]
Nutrisystem Nation Blogger Program Week 1
Well, well, well! I’ve been on the Nutrisystem program for 1 entire week now, and I’m already seeing surprising success. I’ve dropped 3 pounds! Why am I surprised? If you saw the foods I’ve been eating, you’d be surprised too Remember those pics I posted last week? I’m eating things like turkey, ham, and cheese [...]
Studio Backlot Tour
One of my favorite places to take a break at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is on the Studio Backlot Tour. While the show is far from calm, it progresses at a leisurely pace and is a sit-down attraction—something my feet really appreciate during those long Disney days! The Tour begins at a special effects water tank [...]
























