Lightyear: A Disney Pixar film While on a recent cruise to Alaska on the Disney Wonder, my family (and everyone on the ship) got a big surprise. We (and all the lucky passengers on every Disney ship in the fleet) got to see the new Pixar film Lightyear a full day before it opened. I…
Author: Kristina Valcarce
My first Walt Disney World vacation was in 1976, and my first Disneyland experience was in 1995, when I moved to Los Angeles. I am a bi-coastal Disney nerd and proud of it!
Book Review: Walt’s Disneyland
Learn about classic Disneyland attractions in this book! I know a lot about Disneyland. Like, A LOT a lot. You know those quizzes that pop up from time to time with some catchy title like “How Much do You Know about Disneyland?” I ace them. Articles called “50 Things You Never Knew About Disneyland”? Um,…
Best Activities Included in the Price of Your Disney Cruise
You won’t have to pay extra for this! Let’s face it: Disney cruises are expensive. But one reason Disney cruises stand out from other cruise lines is that once you’re on board, so much is included in the cost of your cruise that you can go a long time before you spend any more…
Ms. Marvel | Disney+ | A Mouse For Less Review
Ms. Marvel, streaming on Disney + On June 8th, Disney+ dropped the first episode of yet another highly anticipated Marvel original: Ms. Marvel. This is the second Disney Plus Marvel original that is introducing its title character for the first time, the first being Moon Knight. Ms. Marvel is the story of Pakistani-American teenager Kamala Khan,…
Tips for Choosing Your Pre-Cruise Hotel Before a Disney Cruise
Country Inn and Suites, Cape Canaveral If you’ve asked me for advice about a Disney cruise, you’ve heard me say this: You should arrive at your departure port a day early and stay in a hotel the night before your cruise leaves. This is for peace of mind. We’ve all experienced a flight delay….
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Now playing in theaters The latest big screen installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe hit theaters this month: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. This film is not only a sequel to the hit Doctor Strange, but deals with themes and storylines from the Disney + original series WandaVision. I will try to keep…
What to Wear on a May Walt Disney World Trip
Pack your T-shirts and your face masks! So you’re packing for a May Walt Disney World trip. Well broken-in walking shoes: check. Sunscreen: check. Sunglasses; check. Now, what about clothing? What will you need for a trip in this month? Make sure your park bag can fit a poncho and a light jacket As always, it…
Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt at Downtown Disney
Disney’s annual egg hunt is back! Ah, spring. It brings fresh breezes, lovely flowers, and egg hunts! This past spring break, I took my daughter to Disneyland’s Downtown Disney for their Eggstravaganza egg hunt! We had done this twice before. The first time was in California Adventure, and the second time was at Downtown Disney….
Why I Love Soarin’
Soarin’ at California Adventure When people ask me what my favorite Disney attraction is, I have to be honest and tell them that I have many and it’s hard to pick. But one that has a special place in my heart is the attraction that was born at California Adventure and now has an East…
5 Restaurants on the Disney Wonder I Can’t Wait to Try
I can’t wait to enjoy a refreshing drink on the Wonder! My family is looking forward to our Disney Cruise Line sailing on the Disney Wonder! Not only will we be exploring Alaska for the first time, but it’ll be our first time on this particular ship as well. We can’t wait to see…
Choosing Our Shore Excursions for Our Disney Alaska Cruise
What wonders will we experience on the Wonder? To say that my family is excited about our upcoming Disney Cruise to Alaska is a bit of an understatement. We’ve never been on the Wonder, only the Dream, so we’re looking forward to exploring a new ship. And we’ve never been to Alaska! Since this…
Making Safari Skewers at Home | Disney Cooking
This recipe for Safari Skewers came from The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook One of my favorite Christmas presents that I received this year is The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook, written by Ashley Craft. Ms. Craft is a lifelong Disney Parks fan. She often found herself missing her favorite Disney foods when she was at home….