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3 ways to celebrate star wars day

3 Ways To Celebrate Star Wars Day

May 3, 2020

May the 4th be with you! It’s May and that means Star Wars Celebrations! We used to travel to Walt Disney World in May and got to experience Star Wars Day at Hollywood Studios. It’s so much fun! I have 3 ways to celebrate Star Wars Day anywhere with your family!

Disneybounding

I think out of all the character dress up opportunities, Star Wars fans go all out! I have done some Disneybounding with Star Wars for the runDisney races, visiting the parks, and also at home with Halloween and other parties we have attended.

Blue Milk Recipe

If you want to bring the magic home, you can make some blue milk from the comfort of your own kitchen easily with this dairy free recipe.

3 Ways To Celebrate Star Wars Day

Blue Milk Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice milk
  • 2 cups canned Dole pineapple
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut Silk
  • Blue food coloring
  • 1 cup watermelon chunks
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dragon fruit flavoring drops

Blue Milk Instructions

  • Combine all of the ingredients in a blender
  • Serve chilled

Send A Message From A Galaxy Far Away

Galaxy’s Edge is a completely immersive atmosphere. I was blown away the first time I walked into the land. Star Wars fans are very passionate about their love of Star Wars. I am a Star Wars fan; but nowhere close to the level as many others.

Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge scenery was a perfect backdrop for a surprise video I was doing for my kids. I set up to FaceTime the kids from a quiet area near the Millenium Falcon. I was attending a conference and flew to Orlando prior to the family. The plan was that when I got back home from the conference, we were going to go to Hershey Park for Adrienne’s birthday. But to their surprise, they were coming down to Orlando to meet up with me!

Here’s the video of their surprise.

Galaxy’s Edge has so many amazing photography locations, apart from the main attraction, the Millenium Falcon. Every corner you turn, you can find remnants of old transport ships, droids, and cargo. This would be a perfect place to make an announcement of a recent engagement, a birth announcement or a gender reveal to name a few!

What would you announce from Galaxy’s Edge?

How are you going to celebrate Star Wars Day? Share your ideas in the comments!

4 Reasons Why Toy Story 4 Related To Me

4 Reasons Why Toy Story 4 Related To Me

July 5, 2019

The whole family went to see Toy Story 4 on opening day. We bought our tickets in advance so we wouldn’t miss it! I loved all of the previous Toy Story Movies so I was very excited about this one. There are a lot of huge moments in this movie that made me feel many different emotions. I’ll share with you the 4 reasons why Toy Story 4 related to me.

I also took the family to Toy Story Land in Walt Disney World this past January during the Early Magic Hours so we could have time there to ourselves. That’s how much I love Toy Story.

1. Woody Fostered A New “Toy”

I love how Woody took the role of mentor to Forky. He was doing his job to make sure Bonnie was ok in kindergarten when he snuck in her backpack. Then when he saw she was upset he quickly came to the rescue with some various crafting supplies that later became Forky. When Forky came to life he was conflicted. Woody had to teach Forky that he was valuable and not a piece of trash.

Forky needed to learn that he has an important role to play in Bonnie’s life. 

2. Buzz Lightyear Had To Listen To His Inner Voice

Woody had to leave Buzz Lightyear in charge and his advice to Buzz was to listen to his inner voice. Buzz, not really knowing what that was, used the buttons on his space suit and listened to that “voice” instead. It was quite hysterical. But Buzz did a good job stepping up for the job and took care of the rest of the toys while Woody and Forky were out in the world looking for Bonnie.

AND BEYOND – Buzz Lightyear is back on the big screen in Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 4,” joining Woody and the whole gang on an eye-opening road trip that takes them to unexpected places, including a carnival. Featuring Tim Allen as the voice of Buzz, “Toy Story 4” opens in U.S. theaters on June 21, 2019. ©2019 Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved.

I related to this this year because I have had to listen to my inner voice and trust my instincts on decisions I need to make for my business. This has been a big year for me and so far I think I have been making good decisions. I don’t have regrets so far.

3. Bo Peep and Woody Are Meant To Be Together

Woody happened upon Bo Peep in an antique shop while looking for Bonnie and her family. He spotted her lamp in the window and was so surprised to find her there! Earlier in the movie when Bo was given away with other things, Woody and Bo had a tearful goodbye.

GIGGLE MCDIMPLES — In Disney•Pixar’s “Toy Story 4,” Bo Peep introduces Woody to her best friend Giggle McDimples. A miniature plastic doll from the 1980s, Giggle is Bo’s confidant, supporter and advisor, and spends a lot of her time perched on Bo’s shoulder. Featuring Ally Maki as the voice of Giggle, “Toy Story 4” opens in U.S. theaters on June 21, 2019…©2019 Disney•Pixar. All Rights Reserved.

Their relationship evolved throughout the movie and Woody saw Bo in a new light. She was independent, strong and knew what she wanted and went after it. I love that portrayal of Bo Peep in the movie. I also admired how she took charge of her group of toy friends and Woody’s admiration of her.

4. We All Have To Follow Our Heart

(Spoiler Alert!) I was surprised about this part of the movie and I actually felt really torn about it. Woody had to decide if he was going to stay with Bo Peep or head back home with the toys. He chose to follow his heart and stayed with Bo.

Sometimes we need to make difficult decisions in our life. It’s not always about what is right for everyone else, but it’s about choosing to do what is right for you.

Toy Story 4 was the perfect family movie. There was something for everyone, we laughed, cried, cried laughing, and there were a few screams during the movie. I loved it so much I am going to go see it again soon. I can’t wait to watch it again and look for the little easter eggs that Pixar drops into their films.

Have you seen the movie yet? What did you think of it? I’d love to hear if the 4 reasons why Toy Story 4 related to me are similar for you, too. Share your thoughts with me in the comments below.

D23 Expo Movie Updates From Pixar and Walt Disney Studios

July 20, 2017

In addition to the Disney Parks and Resorts announcements that took place at Day 2 of the D23 Expo, there were also announcements over the weekend in regards to movies coming up from Pixar and Walt Disney Studios, Disney, Marvel Studios, and Lucasfilm.  Since there are quite a few new releases from each studio I will separate this blog post into two posts.  One from Pixar and Walt Disney Studios and the second from Disney, Marvel Studios.

Here is my summary recap video of the news from Pixar and Walt Disney Studios.

 

Trailers

You can view available trailers for some of these upcoming movies below:

COCO

Olaf’s Frozen Adventure

And A Special Edna Mode Retrospective

John Lasseter was excited to share with fans a look at what the fashion world thinks of super-suit stylist Edna Mode—the petite-but-powerful character introduced in Pixar Animation Studio’s 2004 Oscar®-winning feature. Showcasing fashion phenoms from Heidi Klum and Kendall Jenner to Zac Posen and Rachel Zoe, the video can be viewed here:

With all these great movies coming out just from the Pixar and Walt Disney Studios you will have lots to do with the family for movie trips!   Be sure to keep an eye out for my next update from Disney, Marvel Studios, and Lucasfilm.  There’s just as many new movies coming from them as well!

D23 Expo Disney Parks and Resorts News for 2017

July 15, 2017

WOW!  I sure missed out on a great year to attend the D23 Expo!  There are so many announcements that have been coming out of Anaheim during this weekend’s D23 Expo that I will break it out into pieces for you.

Walt Disney World Enhancements

For starters, the changes that are coming to Walt Disney Word will take place in the Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Epcot, and there will be new property developed for DVC in Florida.

Attractions

  1. The first Mickey Mouse ride is coming to Hollywood Studios.  Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway is going to step you through the movie screen and insert you into the cartoon short.  It’s the first ever Mickey Mouse ride0through attraction.  And they also mentioned that there will be thousands of hidden Mickeys in this ride!  Sadly, The Great Movie Ride will end its show on August 13, 2017.  The Chinese Theatre will be the new home for this new attraction. Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway
  2. Tron Lightcycle Power Run coaster will be coming to the Magic Kingdom for the park’s 50th anniversary in 2021.  It will NOT replace the Tomorrowland Speedway.  It will be in a new area behind Space Mountain.
    Tron Lightcycle Power Run coaster
  3. A new theater is coming to Main Street, U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom.  The look is based on the Willis Wood theater in 1920s Kansas City.  This is where Walt lived after he left Marceline.
  4. Ratatouille attraction is coming to the France pavilion in Epcot.  This attraction will be similar to the 4-D attraction in Paris.  This attraction is also scheduled to be open by the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World in 2021.
  5. Guardians of the Galaxy attraction is coming to Epcot.  This will be an E-ticket attraction and will replace Ellen’s Universe of Energy attraction.  The Universe of Energy Attraction will close on August 13, 2017.
  6. Mission Space has a new green ride, so now the whole family can enjoy the adventures in space with a non-spinning ride simulation.  This mission will give guests an orbital adventure around the planet.
    Mission: Space
  7. Toy Story Land will open at Hollywood Studios in the Summer of 2018.  The Slinky Dog Dash family coaster and the Alien Swirling Saucers will be the two main attractions, as you are shrunk down to the size of a toy and explore Andy’s backyard.
  8. The Star Wars Themed land in Hollywood Studios now has a name.  It will be called Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.  It represents a remote trading port on the edge of space.  Many Star Wars characters can be found in this galaxy including the First Order and the Resistance.  There will be a large scale Star Destroyer hangar bay as one attraction and the second one will simulate flying the Millenium Falcon and completing a critical mission.  How you perform on your mission will determine your fate when you exit the ship.  And the famous blue milk will also be available in this land.  The new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is said to open in 2019.

Transportation

  1. The rumor of an aerial transportation system is true.  BoB Chapek announced that there are going to be gondolas called the “Disney Skyliner”, transporting guests between the Art of Animation, Pop Century, Caribbean Beach and the newly-announced DVC resort – “Disney’s Riviera Resort”.  It will also connect guests with Disney’s Hollywood Studios and the International Gateway at Epcot.
    Disney Skyliner
  2. Minnie Vans will transport you from point-to-point within the Walt Disney World property.  I am not aware of the details of this service at this point in terms of cost, if it will replace Uber, and how to create a reservation for this service.

Accommodations

  1. DVC is building a new property called Disney’s Riviera Resort near Epcot.  As mentioned above, this resort will be a stop on the Disney Skyliner gondola system.  It was also said during the D23 Expo announcement that this hotel will give you views of Epcot and Hollywood Studios from its rooftop restaurant.  The planned opening of this new DVC property is the fall of 2019.
    Disney's Riviera Resort
  2. A Star Wars-Inspired Themed Resort is coming to Walt Disney World.  This resort will be a fully immersive experience.  When guests enter the resort, they will immediately become a part of the story.  This experience also includes dressing up in the proper attire!

Dining

  1. There is a new restaurant coming to Epcot adjacent to Mission: Space.  It is an ‘Out-of-this-World’ Dining Experience that will offer amazing meals with spectacular views from space!  I believe the location for this restaurant is where the current Electric Umbrella is now.  Which could use some major updating.  So I am looking forward to this new option being added to the park.
    New Restaurant in Epcot

Disneyland Enhancements

Stay tuned for my next blog post which will cover all of the enhancements coming to Disneyland.

D23 Expo News

August 17, 2015

The D23 Expo took place August 14-16 in Anaheim, CA and it was a BIG deal this year.  I had heard of the expo before and had been curious about it; but never was interested to attend. Then when I was at the Social Media Moms Celebration this past May, Jeffrey Epstein from D23 gave a presentation.  The theme of his presentation was “When Did It Start For You?”  While I found his presentation interesting, I felt like D23 was going to be a big deal this year.  Apparently it was.  There were tweets, Facebook posts, Periscopes and video blogs going up everywhere about this year’s D23.

The biggest news is the new addition of Star Wars Land on both the East and West Coast and then the addition of Toy Story Land on the East Coast.  The Star Wars and Toy Story Lands will be at Hollywood Studios.  Given the recent closings of several attractions at Hollywood Studios it is no surprise that something was going to happen there.  If you follow any of the rumors in the Disney community, there has been a lot of chatter about a Star Wars Land coming to Hollywood Studios for a few years now.  There was also a rumor that Cars Land would be coming to the East Coast; but I always felt that it belonged in the West Coast to give people a reason to travel out to Disneyland and see all they have to offer.

This is a BIG deal.  I have been reading posts on Facebook recently with people showing sections of Anaheim being purchased by Disney.  There was talk that it was purchased for a parking garage, to move Disney offices off property from the actual parks to an off-site location.

Source: Slashfilm.com

Source: Slashfilm.com

Star Wars Lands

The plans to bring Star Wars lands to both Disneyland and Walt Disney World is very ambitious.  The Star Wars lands will have two signature attractions,. one including the Millennium Falcon and the other that puts guests in the middle of a climatic battle.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Source: Disney Parks Blog

What could this mean for the future of runDisney races?  I bet there will be some EPIC races to come to runDisney when these 14- acre lands are completed.  Imagine that?  Two Star Wars lands on each coast, the coast to coast Star Wars race challenges, the MEDALS!  It’s going to be so awesome and I have to take part in it!

Toy Story Land

Toy Story Land sounds awesome to me!  Toy Story is one of my favorite movies.  The new land being built in Hollywood Studios will give guests the perspective of being the size of a toy and explore the world of Andy’s backyard.

Souce: Disney Parks Blog

Souce: Disney Parks Blog

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Source: Disney Parks Blog

Some of the attractions you can look forward to at Toy Story Land will be a family friendly roller coaster incorporating Slinky Dog’s back as part of the coaster, an Alien saucers attraction with the little green aliens taking a spin in their flying saucers, in addition to the already existing Toy Story Mania.

What does this mean for things already existing at Hollywood Studios like The Osborne Lights? Will this be the last year for it?  What else will be going away in Hollywood Studios?  Stay tuned to the Disney Park Blog and Twitter and my blog for the latest updates and news!

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