Surprise Disney Legend Award given at D23 Expo 2015

Surprise Disney Legend Award given at D23 Expo 2015

Guests that attended the D23 Expo yesterday thought they knew everyone on the list that would be bestowed the honor of ‘Disney Legend’. As George Lucas made his way to the backstage area and Disney President, Bob Iger, walked back towards the podium,...
Finally rode the updated Matterhorn!

Finally rode the updated Matterhorn!

I was starting to feel like I was never going to get a chance to ride because the lines were getting so long! My wife and I had a chance to sneak a visit to the park without the kids to celebrate our anniversary and we finally had a chance to ride! I. Loved. It! It...
Return of the HatBox Ghost to Disneyland

Return of the HatBox Ghost to Disneyland

Click on this image to go to the Doombuggies website for more info on the Haunted Mansion and the Hatbox Ghost. When the Haunted Mansion first opened back in 1969 Disney Imagineers had a vision of a ghostly figure with a cane and a top hat. The ideas was that...
Why I love Disneyland

Why I love Disneyland

A question I get asked very frequently is “why are you at Disneyland so much?” My general answer is “it’s my happy place” but Disneyland is much more than my “happy place”. I posted about this on Instagram and wanted to...
Disneyana Artist Showcase and Signing (3-8-2015)

Disneyana Artist Showcase and Signing (3-8-2015)

The Disneyana Gallery new art showcases are always fun to attend. Not only do you get to see the unveiling of the latest art pieces to be featured at Disneyana, you also get a chance to meet and chat with the artists themselves. I had the pleasure of attending the...
Dapper Day at Disneyland (Spring) 2015

Dapper Day at Disneyland (Spring) 2015

I have to say that I absolutely love Dapper Day at Disneyland! The day was the brainchild of a Burbank designer named Justin Jorgensen which became reality back in February of 2011. The idea came to Jorgensen while on a consulting job with Disney Imagineering as he...
Almost Arendelle

Almost Arendelle

Several weeks ago the Disneyland resort was transformed for the filming of the ‘Disney Parks Frozen Christmas Celebration’. As part of the transformation, the iconic Sleeping Beauty’s Castle was surrounded by a stage filled with snow...
The Burton Show at Rothick Art Haus

The Burton Show at Rothick Art Haus

Tim Burton fans came to Rothick Art Haus in Anaheim, CA to see art inspired by his many creations. The opening was so big that it required 2 opening nights! Curator, Sam Carter, did a fantastic job of finding artists that created super cool mash-ups of their favorites...
The 2013-14 Disneyland Ambassadors

The 2013-14 Disneyland Ambassadors

Back in 2013 I wasn’t even aware of the Disneyland Ambassadors program, however, I’m extremely glad that it exists. The program started at the 10th Anniversary of Disneyland when Walt Disney selected Julie Reihm as the first Ambassador. Some of the duties...