Just like the Lion King, "Be Prepared" before visiting the Disney Parks

If you have time before your visit to the Disney Parks and want to purchase some Disney items to wear or fun items to bring along for the Kiddies.  Consider visiting a Character Depot in your area.  It is here that you will find marked down merchandise (i.e. t-shirt, autograph books, stuffed animals etc).  

Before departing for your Magical Adventure, distribute your goodies to your Children and make it clear to them that these items are in lieu of any items they may see and want in the Parks.

If you cannot find a local store, you may purchase items on-line, just shop early enough to receive your items through the mail.

At this time, bottle drinks and snacks are permitted into the Parks.  If your traveling on a hot Summer day, consider freezing your water bottles.  

Has your child outgrown their stroller?  Consider bring it along anyways to use as a carrier for all your stuff, it can also come in handy when your youngest needs to take a mid-day break if you are not staying on the property.

We all know about the complimentary coffee refills in the Parks with receipt.  However, did you know that select kid meals include drink refills?

A good rule of thumb is to order one fewer meal than you have people so there is not any waste of food.

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Frankenweenie on the Movie Screen and a Tasty Treat in a Bun

Visitors to the Disneyland Resorts and Parks can now add on a new tasty experience just in time for the Halloween season.

Come meet and greet Frankenweenie and while your in the Park at California Adventure, consider munching on the new Frank-n-Weenie sandwich.  

The Frank-n-Weenie sandwich is a pork sausage wrapped in bacon, topped with sauteed onions, BBQ sauce with apple slices all nestled inside an onion-jalapeno bun.  Yum -Yum!

Wash this sandwich down with the new Black Franken-Fusion Lemonade.  It's a little creepy drinking this new beverage that looks like a glass of muddy black water.  This drink is topped with a white lemon-lime foam that resembles a frothy top like a root beer float.  The combination of black and white may not be suitable for the squeamish at heart.  The Franken-Fusion consists of Minute Maid light lemonade with wild grape and blackberry flavoring added.  

Other tasty treats being offered in the Disneyland Park during the Halloween Season:

Pumpkin beignet topped with a custard cream sauce at one of my favorite eats Cafe Orleans.

Grab your fork and dive into a white chocolate-mousse cake shaped like a coffin at the French Market.

Carnation Cafe offers a bone-in pork chop with roasted purple potatoes with a "blood" blackberry sauce used to design a spider web.

If your looking for a special dining experience for your next visit, let me arrange your dining at the Blue Bayou for their pan-roasted wild boar with blood orange, fruit reduction sauce layered with purple and sweet tomatoes, cheese and melon skewer.

End your visit to the park with a movie ticket at the AMC theatre to watch Frankenweenie the Movie, of course.

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Candlelight Ceremony coming to Disneyland

After five decades, Disney will welcome Park guests to experience Disney's exclusive Candlelight Ceremony this December.

Normally only offered to invited guests.  Disney will be adding on an additional eighteen (18)  performances of the Candlelight Ceremony with special event ticket purchase.

Details and pricing of dining packages and celebrity guest(s) who narrate the story of Jesus Christ during the Candlelight Ceremony for December to follow.

This is very exciting, since this opportunity has been only available at Walt Disney World.

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Kid's 17 and under can sail FREE on the Disney Magic

Just in time for Springbreak!

Sail on your choice of 6 or 8 night voyages.  With the 8  night itinerary, you can even visit Walt Disney World (tickets included) and Disney's amazing private Bahamas Island "Castaway Cay".

Contact Pixie Diane for additional information or for a no-obligation courtesy quote.

Our beloved Matterhorn Bobsleds donated to National Roller Coaster Museum and Archive

Will never forget that day as we were in line for the Matterhorn Bobsleds in the Disneyland Park and it was announced "today is the last day to ride the bobsleds as they were being replaced".

These bobsled vehicles have been coasting through the Matterhorn mountain in the Disneyland park since 1978.  It's sad to think that this writer rode and celebrated her high school Grad Nite in this same year.

But no tears, for these two bobsled "now artifacts" can be viewed for a "walk down memory lane".

The bobsleds have been moved over to the National Roller Coaster Museum and Archive  in Plainview, Texas.   While I'm not sure that I'll be in the Plainview area anytime soon, it's nice to know that this Disney Fan has an option to visit her youth.

Mater's Junkyard Jamboree to be easier on you Back!

Officially, Mater's Junkyard Jamboree opened on June 15th this Summer.

As of early October, Disney's is already improving Mater's Junkyard Jamboree vehicles in Disney California Adventure Park as guests have provided their concerns of ride comfort and some have reported injuries.

All are invited to return to the ride to enjoy it's update of added padding unto the back of the seats near the shoulder areas with non-skid material to be added onto the seats (to prevent guests from sliding into each other).

Although some would argue that it's part of the fun when your sliding and crushing into your fellow ride partner.

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What is Star Wars Weekends (June 7-10, 2013) at Disney's Hollywood Studios?

Join celebrities and Star Wars characters for Special Shows, discussion panels, exclusive presentations and more when you join in on this annual event at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park.

Holding onto a Star Wars momento from years past?  Bring it along so that a Star Wars celebrity can sign it for you, just arrange to get your FASTPASS early in the morning (before the Park opens).   What a great opportunity to relive your youth and bring an extra special memory and value to your item.

Bring the children to participate in the Jedi Training Academy, you'll want to dig out that lightsaber before departing home.

Nightly entertainment and dancing at the Hyperspace Hoopla.  Get your camera's ready to take Family photo's with Jawas, Stormtroopers, Wookiees, Ewoks and other worldly creatures.

Do not forget to purchase your special event Star Wars collectibles.

For information on discounted packages, please contact Pixie Diane.