Tag: #DisneySide

Disney Social Media Moms Celebration – The Night Before

May 6, 2015

Well, it’s the night before we reveal the trip to the kids.  I have all of my things packed, the kids’ bags are packed and I have one more full day of work.  I have to teach a class and will have a very early morning.  Then after class I have to rush home, get the family in the car and drive up to the airport.

So after the stress of packing and over packing, I really think I have everything I need and much much more. I received a gift from the team earlier this week.  And last Friday we were surprised with an Facebook post from Maria and her team about another treat they are providing to us.  If that’s all happening BEFORE the celebration even begins I can’t imagine what is going to happen at the event!

I started to feel pretty nervous earlier this week.  I had some big projects to get done for work and was waiting to hear how I made out with them.  This afternoon I had a meeting about it and everything is on track and looking great!  That was a huge relief for me.

Tonight Leanne O’Reagan posted a picture of the conference hall set up and it really struck me as being so real!  I am actually going to attend this event!  I was chosen out of thousands of people to attend with 150 other bloggers.  Wow!!!  I still can’t believe it is happening for me!  I never thought that I had anything special to contribute or any influence; but apparently they think I am special!  It makes me feel so honored to be chosen to be with this group and to know that my hard work pays off.  I also want to use this as a lesson for my kids to know the rewards of your hard work.  And to know that your Dreams Can Come True!

I’ll be sure to post updates as the weekend goes on and my travels towards this adventure go on.

Disney Social Media Moms Celebration Agenda

May 1, 2015

I was excited when I went on Facebook today and saw that Leanne had posted an agenda for the weekend.  While I had a rough idea of what we would be doing and when for the conference, this spelled out most of the days for us.  Sadly since I will be working all day Thursday and flying down late Thursday night, I’ll miss out on the opening events on Thursday night.  The family dinner at Epcot and Illuminations Dessert party sounds so much like what we did for our wedding reception!  I am so disappointed that I can’t be there for it.  We will still have all day Friday through Sunday to participate in the events and enjoy the magic of what will happen while at this awesome event!

But here are the list of events going on for us during the weekend:

Thursday, May 7
Check-in at the resort hotel
Then go to Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Convention Center to pick up your conference materials. Conf. Registration is open 8:00am – 4:30pm.
4:45pm – (Attendees only) Transportation from Yacht Club Convention Center to Epcot
5:00pm – (Attendees only) Welcome Reception at Epcot, World ShowPlace
5:45pm – (Families) Transportation from Yacht Club Conv. Center to Epcot
6:00pm – (Everyone) Family Dinner at Epcot, World ShowPlace
8:40pm – (Everyone) Illluminations Dessert Party (Guides will lead you to location)
9:30pm – Buses to take you back to Yacht Club Conv. Center or you can walk

Friday, May 8
7:00am – 10:00am Conf.Registration open to pick up packets if you missed it yesterday.
7:15am – (Attendees only) Breakfast, Yacht Club Conv. Ctr (Salon 1-4)
8:30am – 4:45pm (Attendees only) General Session begins (Please be on time!)
9:00am – Noon (Families) Special Meet/Greet Opportunity at Yacht/Beach Club Sand Castle Club
5:00pm – 7:00pm (Everyone) Special Meet/Greet Opportunity at Yacht Club Conv. Ctr.
7:30 – 9:00pm (Everyone) Family Dinner on the Beach at Yacht Club Resort

Saturday, May 9
6:30am – 8:30am (Video Participants) Buses depart Yacht Club Conv. Center. Buses will depart in waves, based on what you signed up for. Individual itineraries will be given at registration. If you miss the bus, you miss the opportunity. BE ON TIME.
8:30am (Everyone) Transportation to Downtown Disney (from Yacht Club Conv. Center)
9:00am – 11:15am (Everyone) Special Event at Downtown Disney
11:30am – Rest of day free to enjoy on your own

Sunday, May 10 (Happy Mother’s Day!)
6:00am – 7:00am funRun (Meet at the outdoor patio of Yacht Club)
8:00am – 9:30am (Everyone) Mother’s Day Breakfast

I’m looking forward to seeing some of my runDisney friends Patty and Mindy while there and meeting others at this incredible event.  Just one week from now we will be immersed in the magic!

I also got word today that I will be a contributor to the Disney Driven Life Blog!  It’s been a good day!

Disneyland Paris Here I Come???

March 31, 2015

Well the news was announced at the Start line of the Princess Half Marathon this year.  There will be a Disneyland Paris Half Marathon!  And yes, I want to go.  If I go is another story; but I’m going go try my hardest to get there.  I can’t miss an Inaugural even and something in a foreign country nonetheless.

The race will take place September 23 – 25 and to my knowledge, so far it is a half marathon.  I am not sure if there will be a 5K prior to the race and what the details are for the start times.  There is a website to go to sign up to receive information about the race weekend.

How do I get there?  Good question.  I have to start researching into flight options and costs.  My friends all want to go so now we have to determine where we will stay.  I had been following this news since last year when the rumors were starting to spread and I started researching places to stay.  I like the looks of the Disney’s Hotel Cheyenne (Value Resort) so I will have to do some research to see if they have rooms available and what the cost is.

How much are park passes?  Well according to the rates last year, this is what I know:

1-Day Park Hopper Ticket – £57 (about $96 US)
2-Day Park Hopper Ticket – £107 (about $179 US)
4-Day for the Price of a 3-Day Park Hopper Ticket – £130 (about $218 US)
5-Day for the Price of a 4-Day Park Hopper Ticket – £150 (about $251 US)

My biggest expense will be airfare of course.  So it’s time to start watching the flights and see what choices I have.

Are you going to run the Disneyland Paris Half Marathon?

Being a Boston Marathon Spectator

April 17, 2014

On Monday, April 21 I plan on going to the Boston Marathon as a spectator.  There are three friends that I know who are running the race.  Eddie McCoy, Michelle Scribner-MacLean and Linda Ambard.  I set them up with runner tracking in my phone.  I hope I get to physically see them at the race! I have to get my kids off to school first, then I am driving up.  I have been chatting online with friends of Eddie and Michelle and we are hoping to all hook up and figure out where and how to do this spectating bit!  We have all never been there before.  I am also using the road trip to figure out what I will be doing for the Heartbreak Hill Half Marathon on June 8th with Kimberly Markey and Gail Savidge!  There is a downloadable spectator guide on the Boston Marathon site that I using for reference. bostonmarathoncoursemap I have my computer open with Google Maps, Boston Marathon’s webpage and a marathon pace calculator trying to figure out when people will be taking off, when to expect to see them and where I need to be at what time.  I think being a spectator is harder work that being the actual runner (well…. not exactly).  But it sure is easier to show up at the start line on race morning because you know where you have to be and what time you have to be there and then you follow the rest of the people all the way to the end!  Pretty simple. There are guidelines on what spectators can bring to the race so I need to take these rules into consideration.  I was planning on packing a lunch and having food and drinks with me so I have to study these guidelines and plan accordingly. bostonrules Eddie is a fast runner and will be going out of the start around 10:25.  I believe Michelle and Linda are going at 11:25. I expect to arrive in the area sometime before noon (if I don’t have traffic issues) and I am hoping to watch the race from Heartbreak Hill.  So according to my calculations Eddie will be at the hill around 1 pm and Michelle and Linda will be there around 3:30 .  Parking is something I still haven’t figured out yet. I am making runDisney signs from the #DisneySide party planning kit that I received in February, and I can’t wait to be a part of the excitement of the day and to experience a side to races that I have never done before – cheering others on!  I know that while I am there and feel the energy of this race, it is going to fuel the desire I have burning inside me to one day qualify for this race. Since I have zero knowledge of the area, do you have any advice to give for spectating this awesome event?

My #DisneySide Part @Home Celebration was a hit!

February 27, 2014
I had my #DisneySide party on Monday, February 17 and it was SO much fun!  Friends arrived late in the afternoon and we served chips and salsa, veggies and dip, popcorn and pretzels with pumpkin dip.  My daughter and my friend’s daughter immediately became friends and shared their dress up costumes.  My daughter let her friend borrow her Elsa dress and Maddie’s face lit up!  My daughter put on Maddie’s Cinderella wedding dress and also fell in love!  They played dress up and did each other’s nails and makeup in my daughter’s room while all of the boys did boy things in the playroom downstairs.
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The adults enjoyed finger foods and then it was time to serve the main meal of the night which was a waffle bar.  The kids decorated their waffles with fruit, whip cream sprinkles, syrup or whipped cream.  I think the Mickey waffles were a huge hit!  I also made a salad for the adults to have with dinner.
Then it was time to kick the sugared up kids outside for a awhile for some sled riding which they also loved. What do you do after kids come in from the cold?  Serve them ice cream of course!  We did our ice cream/candy bar where everyone made up their own ice cream concoctions.  I also served the Dole Whip recipe which was a delicious addition to bringing a piece of Disney to the party!
After dessert we all got together to make our Saving for Disney banks where the kids decorated glass jars with stickers.  Despite having bingo and trivia games to play, everyone was having such a great time talking about their past and upcoming trips and all things Disney.  The kids enjoyed their activities and playing.
I would love to host another #DisneySide party in the summer and let the kids enjoy swimming.
They had a blast!  And I think the adults had as much fun as the kids did, too!
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I received free products in order to host the Disney Side @Home Celebration. The opinions expressed here are my own.

My #DisneySide Party Planning Is Coming Together

February 14, 2014

I have been busy!  Busy with work, busy with the snow, busy preparing for the Glass Slipper Challenge and busy preparing for my #DisneySide @Home  Celebration  But it’s all good busy.  It’s been a creative busy.  I have been working on my costumes for the races, decorations for the party, recipes and crafts.

I started to decorate the candy bowls, goodie bags, made some chocolate lollipops and rice krispy treats. I have games prepared and invitations have been sent.  So I am looking forward to setting up everything on party day!  Stay tuned to see what happens on the night of the party!

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I received free products in order to host the Disney Side @Home Celebration. The opinions expressed here are my own.

#DisneySide @ Home Celebration – I am having a party!

January 25, 2014

Show Your Disney Side

I was selected to host a #DisneySide @ Home Celebration.  What is it?  It is a party you host at your house to show off your Disney side (like I really need to do that with a party?!).

I plan on having a candy bar and ice cream sundae bar, Dole Whip, and some healthy choices of food as well!  I sure do wish I could make the Magic Kingdom popcorn here. That’s one of our favorites!  There will be games, crafts and time to share our favorite Disney stories! Everyone will go home with a goodie bag, too!  Let me know if you would like to come on the evening of February 17.

Stay tuned more details to come in the upcoming weeks!  Subscribe to my blog for details!

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I received free products in order to host the Disney Side @Home Celebration. The opinions expressed here are my own.

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