Living in the Northwest has its perks. Every now and then, you get to see one of the Alaska Airlines Disney themed planes at the airport. And if you’re really lucky, you actually get to fly on one of the planes to the Disneyland Resort. Alaska Airlines unveiled their fifth Disney plane today, which features images of Mater, Lightning McQueen, Guido, and Luigi from the Disney-Pixar film Cars.
Archives for 2013
Win a Two-Night Stay at Great Wolf Lodge in our Family Holiday Giveaway
How would you like to win a two-night stay at Great Wolf Lodge for your family? We are thrilled to give away a fantastic vacation package, courtesy of Great Wolf Lodge!
All Aboard! The Polar Express Comes to Mt. Hood Railroad for the Holidays
I’ve mentioned a few times that my son is obsessed with trains, so you can imagine how excited he gets each year when we ride the Polar Express at the Mt. Hood Railroad. The Polar Express experience is returning this year and is a fun experience for any family that still believes in the magic of Christmas.
Boom, Pow, Smash with Crayola Create 2 Destroy
Crayola Create 2 Destroy is a new playset that lets you mold and build a city before smashing it with toy dinosaurs. Crayola sent us the Dino Destruction Metropolitan Mayhem version of the playset to play with (thank you!) and my son had a great time building little cities and then smashing it to smithereens.
Do You Know These Secrets About Adventureland at Disneyland?
Most lands at Disneyland have something to draw you in. Fantasyland has King Arthur Carrousel, Tomorrowland has the Astro Orbitor, and Frontierland has the Mark Twain. Adventureland is intentionally the odd man out, as the Disney Imagineers wanted to to convey a sense of mystery about what might be lurking just around the corner. The sense of mystery is appropriate for Adventureland, as the area has many secrets just waiting to be discovered.
Make Pigs Fly with Angry Birds Star Wars Telepods Toys
The Star Wars movies are some of my favorites, which is why I was excited to try out the Angry Birds Star Wars Telepods toys from Hasbro. The line of toys lets you play the Angry Birds game in real life, as you stack blocks and knock them down (along with a few pigs) using the Angry Birds figures.
Travel Deals: Play, Stay & Dine at Walt Disney World & Save Up To $600
If you are thinking about a family vacation to Walt Disney World for the holidays or are already planning a visit in 2014, Pixie Vacations has a few deals worth checking out.
How to Make Spider Cupcakes for Halloween
With Halloween just around the corner, it felt like a good time for some spooky fun at home. We finally resolved the “what should I dress up as” question and have several pumpkins ready for carving. To kick off the season, I created a fun, Halloween experience for my son.
A First Look at the New Walt Disney World Avatar Land
Nearly two years ago, Disney announced plans to add a new Avatar land to Disney’s Animal Kingdom that would be based on the James Cameron film. After months of teases, leaked plans, and rumors of its demise, Disney has finally unveiled concept art and a timeline for the new Avatar attractions and world of Pandora.
Opening Date Announced? Officials Predict Great Wolf Lodge California Opening Date
For years, visitors to the Disneyland Resort have asked for a water park. If you believe the ambitious estimate by the City of Garden Grove, the water park might become a reality as soon as June 2015, just in time for the crowds that will arrive in Orange County for Disneyland’s 60th anniversary.