The Disneyana Fan Club is a non-profit organization is dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich legacy of Walt Disney. The goal is to provide Disneyana enthusiasts of all ages from around the world with news, information, and events that enhance your experience with, and love of, all things Disney. If you haven’t joined this club yet – click HERE to check out my post over at Chip and Co to find our more!! In 2013 the World Chapter enjoyed a special presentation from Tom Nabbe – who was hired by Walt Disney himself – to work at Disneyland in it’s early days! Photos below are property of Tom Nabbe. Check out Tom’s full story – and so much more at WaltHiredMe.com
Hello all you Disney fans! I am so happy to be writing some blogs for Disneyways. I hope to be able to meet some of you in person at some of the Disney Parks Podcast meetups!
I want to introduce you to a unique and amazing product—Origami Owl! Origami Owl gives you another way to take your Disney story with you wherever you go. One idea is to create your favorite princess or movie theme with our many unique and beautiful charms. Below you will find photos of our Tinker Bell, Cinderella, Ariel and Pocahontas themed lockets!
We hope these will inspire you to create your own Disney story, but the sheer beauty of these lockets is the fact you can also change the charms to fit any occasion. Say you want to wear a locket one day as you volunteer at the school. Of course you want to tell the story about your kids an family in that locket… so you might have a wedding ring, birthstones for the children and a house charm with a heart full of love. That night you are heading to a Disneyways Meet and Greet and you change it up to reflect your perfect princess or character—maybe a princess crown, a snowflake, a snow globe and two shining crystals for Frozen. I’m SO excited to be able to work and blog with Disneyways. Please feel free to view all my products at on my website HERE or email me directly at Omylockets@gmail.com. You can also reach me by sending a text to 407-325-0719. I can help you build a locket that will remind you of your last Disney vacation so you can keep the magic with you, always. Bonus – these beautiful Oragami Owl lockets often inspire conversation. Who knows? When you share your Disney story with your Oragmi Owl locket, you may even meet a new friend who loves Disney as much as you do! I can’t wait to see your ideas and creations!!!
Hear Gaston tell you in his own words why he’s the type of guy you want to bring home to meet your Mom!! Our thanks to Travel Planner Mary Morales for sharing this video!
You may have caught a glimpse of Djimon Hounsou in his role as Korath the Accuser in the trailers for Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy.” Between 1989 and 1991, he appeared in the music videos for “Straight Up” by Paula Abdul and “Love Will Never Do (Without You)” by Janet Jackson, as well as Madonna’s Express Yourself. In 2007, Hounsou began dating model Kimora Lee Simmons. On May 30, 2009, Simmons gave birth to their son, Kenzo Lee Hounsou. Hounsou has been nominated for 2 Academy Awards and 1 Golden Globe, and has had quite an accomplished career as an actor and model. But today, we’ve got a new look at Hounsou, right here on Disneyways, just for you!
Yesterday a red carpet event was held at an AMC theater in Orlando for the new Marvel blockbuster Guardians of the Galaxy. Our friend Jason, who runs Orlando Fun and Food and has been a guest on the Disney Parks Podcast, went out to the event on behalf of our site. Djimon Hounsou, who plays a villain in the movie, was on hand at the red carpet. Jason had the chance to interview him about his role in the “Guardians of the Galaxy” on behalf of Disneyways. Check below for a video of interview.
About Guardians of the Galaxy: From Marvel, the studio that brought you the global blockbuster franchises of Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and The Avengers, comes a new team—the Guardians of the Galaxy. An action-packed, epic space adventure, Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” expands the Marvel Cinematic Universe into the cosmos, where brash adventurer Peter Quill finds himself the object of an unrelenting bounty hunt after stealing a mysterious orb coveted by Ronan, a powerful villain with ambitions that threaten the entire universe. To evade the ever-persistent Ronan, Quill is forced into an uneasy truce with a quartet of disparate misfits—Rocket, a gun-toting raccoon, Groot, a tree-like humanoid, the deadly and enigmatic Gamora and the revenge-driven Drax the Destroyer. But when Quill discovers the true power of the orb and the menace it poses to the cosmos, he must do his best to rally his ragtag rivals for a last, desperate stand—with the galaxy’s fate in the balance.
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY hits theaters everywhere on August 1, 2014
For the latest news and updates on the Guardians of the Galaxy, follow @Guardians on Twitter and like the Guardians of the Galaxy on Facebook! For Guardians of the Galaxy movie tickets and more, click HERE.
What you see in the photo below is a WONDERFUL problem to have. Disney loves sending multiple MagicBands to their returning guests, passholders, and more. First time guests may even find themselves with multiple MagicBands if the conditions are right. Lucky people like David Ciscon who visit several times (pictured in the photo below) have started quite a collection.
The solution? You may want to try wearing them when you you are back home, long after your Disney vacation is over. Why not keep that Disney magic with you everyday? MagicBands and My Fantasy Bands are waterproof and durable! With My Fantasy Bands – you can mix, match, coordinate with your outfits and wear a different character every day of the week on your MagicBands! Each My Fantasy Band you buy is recommended for single application. One application will stay on for 3+ years! Check out their list of frequently asked questionsHERE.
I could write all day about my love for these, the detail, the quality, and why I believe EVERY Disney fan in the world who owns (or will soon own!) a MagicBand – or a collection of them- may want to consider owning a My Fantasy Band for every mood and occasion. But this post is more about the visuals – so I hope you’ve enjoyed all of these photos! If you are wanting a more detailed post, please check out what I wrote for Chip! This post is located HERE.
Get all of your My Fantasy Band details and SO much more by following them on facebook or by visiting MyFantasyBands.com
You’d probably find LOTS of songs and lyrics to the movie Frozen. I LOVE this music. The movie, it’s characters, and everything about it, have made an impression on me forever. It is obvious these Dads feel the same way, despite the efforts of “don’t let them in…don’t let them see!” They’re just being the good Dads they always have to be! 🙂 This one goes out to all those Disney Dads out there!
Have you heard the buzz about the exciting collaboration between the Basq Skin Care line and Disney? Want to win a free set for yourself?
In addition to many other products, Basq carries a wonderful line they call the “It’s a Small World” collection. The Basq company was very generous to send me some samples to try so that I could give you my honest opinion. Since then, I have already bought another set for myself, one to give away to one of you, and one for my beautiful niece, who happens to be expecting a baby in August. Can you tell I am in love?! These products are fantastic for expectant mothers and babies, but they also have qualities that any woman can enjoy in any season of her life. Here are my top 3 reasons why you may want to give the “It’s a Small World” collection a try!
1. These products are sensitivity and allergy tested!
Some people are allergic to even the purest foods and products, but it is good to know that the Basq line is clinically tested if you tend to be sensitive. Not just the “It’s a Small World” line – but all Basq products – are Paraben-free, Phthalate-free, SLS Free and not tested on animals. Basq really has a passion for bringing you skin care that is safe, nurturing and of the highest quality. Having tried the products for myself – I can tell you this passion really shows! The scent of the “It’s a Small World’ line is extremely light – and gentle enough even for a baby’s delicate senses. It’s perfect for every day use and, in my opinion, would not compete with other scents you may want to wear if you are in the mood for layering fragrances.
2. Everyone can use a little luxury at a price that won’t break the bank.
This line is classified as a luxury skin care collection, but surprisingly, it doesn’t have the exorbitant cost one might expect. Basq is sold online and in fine maternity and baby boutiques across the country, including Saks.com, A Pea in the Pod and Destination Maternity, and even outside the US in various international locations. When money is no object and luxury is key – celebrities like Heidi Klum, Christy Turlington, Marcia Cross, Sheryl Crow (and more!) are using this line to keep their head to toe glow. Hey, if it’s good enough for Heidi, it’s good enough for me!
Here’s more exciting news! Right now you can save an additional 35% on your Basq Skin Care “It’s a Small World Collection” just by typing in DISNEYWAYS at check out! Basq just made it even more affordable to add a little pampering and luxury to our day. Not just for the rich and famous, this is a line that all of us can enjoy!
3. The Art of Mary Blair…
The packaging of the “It’s a Small World” Collection displays the original colorful and playful artistry of Mary Blair. Most Disney fans will recognize her name and association with the mid-century artwork created for the classic Small World attraction that we all know and love. Mary Blair was one of Walt Disney’s favorite artists. Walt personally responded to her use of color and the storytelling aspect of her art, but especially to the underlying emotion it encompassed. Iconic Disney animated films from 1943 to 1953 – such as The Three Caballeros, Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, and Peter Pan all had the Mary Blair touch. You can also see her work in large-scale theme park murals such as the one you can find to this day at Walt Disney World’s Contemporary resort located here in my home town of Orlando! Owning these beautiful products is like keeping a little piece of the Disney magic right in your vanity drawer.
So there you have it, my top 3 reasons why I think you will love Basq Skin Care – no matter what season of life you are in.
Click HERE to try it for yourself – and be sure to enter DISNEYWAYS at check out for your 35% off discount!
I wanted you to be there with me when I opened the products for the first time – so I asked my 17 year-old “baby” to film this video. 🙂 Obviously I am a nervous wreck on camera and this is not my best work, but hopefully you can pick up my honest reaction to everything, and feel a little more confident if you decide to give them a try. Have a magical day!
If you are reading this post before June 15, 2014 you can click HERE find out how you can enter to win your own set of Basq skin care for free!
Did you miss the last webinar? Do you have more questions for Sarah? Do you just want a refresher? Well, get ready for the encore presentation!
The sensational Sarah Norris of Gluten Free & Dairy Free at Walt Disney World has prepared this webinar to include your Top 10 Gluten Free Food Finds at Walt Disney World. This webinar will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2014 from 7:00 – 7:30 p.m. EST. This presentation is sponsored by Orlando Theme Park Shoppers! Sarah has spent years researching at the parks, seeking out these items, taste-testing them all – just to bring you this fully comprehensive list!
Space is VERY limited and we want you to come join the party! I will be supporting our attending guests and Sarah by moderating this webinar.
So how do you know if this webinar is for you?
Well, we are looking for some very specific qualities in our attendees:
If you are a Walt Disney World fan on a gluten free or any special diet – you won’t want to miss this webinar.
If you just like getting free stuff – you won’t want to miss this webinar.
If you want a chance to win a 4 hour VIP Concierge Service at Walt Disney World, ($200 value!!) you won’t want to miss this webinar. *Park admission and travel expenses are not included in this prize.*
If you love learning about Disney food, and seeing beautiful photos of Disney food, you won’t want to miss this webinar.
If someone you love requires a gluten free diet and you will be visiting Disney World with them – you won’t want to miss this webinar.
If you are a travel planner and you really want to make YOUR business stand out with all of your knowledge on this subject – YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS THIS WEBINAR!
Sarah has spent an incredible amount of time and money compiling this list of top 10 gluten free food finds – and you will get to enjoy the fruits of her labor for a (dirt cheap!) $5 registration fee! Class space is filling up fast, and I don’t want any of our friends be turned away – so don’t wait!!
This fantastic 30 minute webinar will include a 15 minute presentation on the top 10 gluten free food finds at Disney World and a 15 minute Q&A session. As if that weren’t already enough – everyone who attends will receive a FREE e-book of the top 10 gluten free food finds at Disney World, a bonus e-book AND a chance to win a 4 hour Personal VIP Concierge Service at the Walt Disney World Resort from Theme Park Concierges.
Submit your paid registration, and share this post on social media to be entered to win additional prizes!
See you at the webinar!
I got to be with Sarah, these executives, and Chef as they posed for my camera for this photo that we originally posted to the Chip & Co. website! Sarah is a total rock star with the Disney chefs!
*Be sure to like Orlando Theme Park Shoppers on facebook HERE
I love the Swan and Dolphin Resort at Walt Disney World. The atmosphere and “feel” of this resort is wonderful. Inside you can enjoy Karoke at Kimonos, delicious ice cream treats at The Fountian, and so much more. Probably the only thing I could imagine that would be better than visiting the Swan and Dolphin, is actually getting to enjoy a stay there. How great would it be to actually win a 4 night visit for FREE? This might be your chance to find out. The Express your Peepsonality Sweepstakes is here! You can pin and win your way to a 4 night stay, plus airfare, Disney park tickets and more! Check out the Peep “deets” at the link below!
In other Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin news, it’s about that time of the year to enjoy a sweet Easter week at the resort that’s filled with fun for the whole family. There is so much to do and see! During 2014 you can celebrate your “Peepsonality” with special Peeps welcome samples at check-in and get Peeps from the Easter Bunny as he greets you around the resort. There are special rates on rooms for a limited time when you ask for promo code PEEP189. There will be glow in the dark Easter egg hunts, Peep s’mores by the campfire, Easter crafts, and games. Chefs at the Swan and Dolphin are creating specialty items featuring Peeps – and there will even be a holiday dinner buffet with visits from Disney characters.
Get full details on the Express Your Peepsonality Sweepstakes HERE. Also, be sure to get full details on all the Peeptastic fun at the Swan and Dolphin HERE.
Want to know where to find the power couple while visit the Disney Parks this Easter? Check out this facebookPost!
Have you celebrated Easter at the Swan and Dolphin? Leave me a note in the comments below!
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