The Science Behind Pixar

Special Exhibit at the California Science Center

Toy Story | Bug’s Life | Toy Story 2 | Monsters, Inc. | Finding Nemo The Incredibles | Cars | Ratatouille | Wall-E | UP | Toy Story 3 | Cars 2 Brave | Monsters University | Inside Out | The Good Dinosaur | Finding Dory PIXAR has become synonymous with state of the art […]

Itty Bittys vs. Tsum Tsums

Checking out the latest plush toy craze

There’s a mini plush phenomenon that has taken over the United States in the last couple of years. At Hallmark stores, there is a line of adorable plush toys known as “itty bittys” that were first introduced in 2013. The itty bittys include favorite Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, and other licensed brands. Meanwhile, over at […]

The Story Behind Disneyland’s Halloween Tree

Celebrating Halloween – Across Space and Time

Autumn is officially here! Halloween decorations are beginning to grace homes and businesses alike. Although the weather may not feel like fall here in southern California – where we have had heat waves off and on for several weeks – we are getting ready for Halloween. The Happiest Place on Earth decorates for the fall […]

Disneyland Expert Tips for Parents

  Today’s post features a collection of tips for parents (and grandparents) who plan on taking their children (or grandchildren) to Disneyland. I was recently asked by a fellow Disney Blogger to be a guest contributor on her piece called “Top Tips For Parents From Disneyland Experts”. Jessica’s post features a wide range of helpful […]

Are Disneyland Annual Passes a Good Value?

“To all that come to this happy place, welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past, and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future. Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, the dreams, and the hard facts that have created America…with hope that it will be a […]