The Forgotten Adopt-a-Burro Program at Disneyland

May 17, 2023, 1 Comment

Long time readers of the blog will remember I was immensely fond Big Thunder Ranch, the petting zoo/restaurant/entertainment venue that was once next door to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and was demolished to make way for Galaxy’s Edge. Every once in awhile I wistfully look at Big Thunder Ranch items on Ebay and recently I…

Myself standing in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle wearing silver Minnie Mouse ears that have a lavender bow in the middle, a cream tee with Sleeping Beauty Castle on it in blue and text reading Walt Disney's Disneyland in black, lavender pants, and silver shoes.

Disney Celebrates 100 Years of Magic

May 3, 2023, Leave a Comment on Disney Celebrates 100 Years of Magic

Back in 1923 two brothers, Walt and Roy, moved to sunny Los Angeles, here they started the Disney Brothers Studio. Little did they know that 100 years later their company would still be around and be involved with not just cartoons, but live action film and television, including documentaries, multiple theme parks around the world,…

Myself, wearing a red crocheted head scarf, a maxi length, long sleeve dress printed with a quilt like design, of red, blue, yellow, and green. The hem is blue all the way around, a brown belt, and a large squash blossom necklace of green stones, standing next to an old fashioned lamp post, in Frontierland, that has a pine swath with a small ceramic jug and small wooden barrels intertwined with it.

Patchwork Christmas

December 28, 2022, Leave a Comment on Patchwork Christmas

As per our tradition, Patrick and I went to Disneyland on Christmas Day for a relaxing, but fun day going on a few rides, but mainly indulging in many of the sweet treats offered during the holiday season. We also spent a good deal of time just strolling, peaking in the windows at the marvelous…

Myself, standing in front of a pink Main Street building, wearing Minnie Mouse ears of pink, green, and white psychedelic stripes, with a gold mesh bow in the middle, a light brown swede coat, pale green peasant top, jeans, and gold boots. In my hand a purse featuring images from the Main Street Electrical Parade.

Wintertime Sweethearts

December 21, 2022, Leave a Comment on Wintertime Sweethearts

Last weekend Patrick and I celebrated our wedding anniversary, spending the day at Disneyland riding our favorite attractions repeatedly and dining at Cafe Orleans. Growing up, I loved the cartoon Once Upon a Wintertime that was originally from the 1948 film Melody Time, but was featured as part of A Walt Disney Christmas VHS in…

The entrance to the Archives exhibit, a large mirrored walk-thru sculpture spells out "100" and I stand in the first 0.

D23 Celebrates 100 Years of the Disney Studio

September 14, 2022, 1 Comment

Last weekend was the long anticipated event, D23 Expo (originally slated for last year, but pushed back due to COVID), return! The three day event celebrates all things Disney and takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center (conveniently located just across the street from Disneyland) and includes exhibits, panels, and shopping. It’s something I’ve attended…

Pete sits on the neck of the massive green and pink dragon, Elliot, from the film Pete's Dragon.

From Disaster to Icon: Main Street Electrical Parade Turns 50

May 11, 2022, 3 Comments

As a child in the early 90s I basked in the colorful glow of the Main Street Electrical Parade as it whirled through Disneyland during the handful of visits we made before it “glowed away forever.” I was so enchanted and even bought the VHS of the parade and discarded lightbulb so a piece of…

Myself, wearing a long sleeve, mini skirt length dress with a purple, yellow, and blue psychedelic pattern on it. A white brooch shaped like the moon sits on my left shoulder, a white brooch shaped like the sun on the other shoulder, white ankle high boots, and a purple scarf in my hair, standing in front of a cream and blue checkered wall.

“There is Just One Moon and One Golden Sun”

April 29, 2022, 1 Comment

Like so many years before, spring Dapper Day fell on my birthday weekend, but it meant I got to see a lot of my friends, some of whom even through me surprise party in their hotel room! If you’ve been reading the blog for awhile, then you’re familiar with Dapper Day, but if you’re new,…

Myself, wearing a light tan fringe leather jacket, long dress with a small green and white floral print on it, and green and red scarf, standing at the Frontierland Dock.

Christmas Carols by the Old Corral

December 29, 2021, 3 Comments

Christmas has come and gone, and I can’t believe it’s over already. This year we were able to resume our tradition of going to Disneyland on Christmas day, and despite the rainy weather I was still determined to wear the Christmas outfit I had been planning, and well, I learned my lesson, never again will…

Myself, wearing a long sleeve maxi length dress with a pattern of orange, yellow, and purple flowers, leaning against the bar aboard the Mark Twain.

The Return of Dapper Day!

November 17, 2021, 1 Comment

In March of 2020 many Disney fans were making plans and looking forward to the twice yearly event at Disneyland known as Dapper Day. And then, well, you all know what happened in March of 2020. Long time readers will be familiar with this “unofficial” theme day, where Guests are encouraged to “step out in…

Myself, wearing a sea foam maxi length dress with bell sleeves and white lace detailing, walking through New Orleans Square. Various balconies features green wrought iron, swags of Christmas ornaments hang from balconies.

A Haunting Halloween at Disneyland

November 4, 2021, 2 Comments

For Halloween we spent the first half of the day at Disneyland before returning home to pass out candy to trick or treaters, or rather checking in on our bowl out front, refilling it as necessary. For our visit to the park, I wanted to deviate from the classic orange and black, and opted for…