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Rare Finds

It's amazing what you can miss when you're running through the parks to ride the latest e-ticket ride. In this column we explore a variety of hidden attractions and tucked away treasures throughout the Disney parks and resorts.

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POSTED Mon, 02/20/2012 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Melissa W.
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Mardi Gras Mini-Parade at Disney's Port Orleans Resort

If you're visiting Walt Disney World during Mardi Gras, then Port Orleans French Quarter is the place to stay!

POSTED Tue, 02/14/2012 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney Classic Shorts: Puppy Love

The classic Disney short film 'Puppy Love' produced by Walt Disney Pictures and originally Released by United Artist Pictures on September 2nd, 1933. The original film was in black and white, and mickey's voice was supplied by none other than Walt Disney who built his reputation on his early shorts. Most recently 'Puppy Love' was released as part of the Walt Disney Treasures - Mickey Mouse in Black and White.

POSTED Thu, 02/09/2012 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Melissa W.
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Bring the Magic Home with Mickey Mouse Bathroom Accessories from Target

If you're anything like me, you've thought about bringing some of that Disney magic home and incorporating it into your daily life! If you're looking to redo your bathroom anytime soon, Target has a whole line of Mickey bathroom accessories to nudge you along!

POSTED Wed, 01/18/2012 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Treasured Souvenirs: Pick-A-Pearl at Walt Disney World

There are many creative and off the beaten path experiences that you partake in at the Walt Disney World Resort. One of my favorites is the "Pick-A-Pearl" spots that can be found in a variety of locations around the property. For princesses both young and old Pick-A-Pearl can be an exciting and memorable souvenirs that will last through the ages.

POSTED Wed, 11/23/2011 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Buy Your Muppets Movie Tickets Through Fandango and Get Free Music!

It's Muppet Madness around here! Have you bought your tickets to go see "The Muppets" yet? If not we've found another great giveaway opportunity to share with you. Free Music on iTunes! It's easy to do, just follow these simple instructions. First, watch the full trailer for "The Muppets" and get a sneak peek at all the fun to come!

POSTED Mon, 10/31/2011 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Walt Disney's love of American history lies throughout the parks, and in Liberty Square at Halloween time ghosts and ghouls frolic amongst park guest on special nights. Though the most obvious of Walt Disney World's spooky sensations is the Haunted Mansion, with its 18th Century Pennsylvania Dutch facade looming high on it's hilltop, Disney also keeps a strong connection to the Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

POSTED Fri, 08/26/2011 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kasey O'Connor
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One Man's Dream

Step into Walt's life and journey with him as he discovers his dreams and sees them turned into reality when you walk through the One Man's Dream attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

POSTED Tue, 08/16/2011 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kasey O'Connor
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Sid Cahuenga's One of A Kind Shop

How many times have you walked past Sid Cahuenga's One of a Kind Shop because you assumed it was just another Disney gift shop? Next time you might actually want to take a look inside and check out the unique memorabilia for sale there!

POSTED Tue, 08/09/2011 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kasey O'Connor
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Norway's Stave Church and Viking Exhibit

On your trip "around the world" at Epcot make sure and stop at Norway to check out the Stave Church and the Viking exhibit it contains.

POSTED Mon, 08/01/2011 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kasey O'Connor
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New Haunted Mansion Queue

The Haunted Mansion Queue got a makeover this past year and it is awesome! New additions include new interactive crypts and new tombstones that feature fun variations on familiar Haunted Mansion characters.