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Photo Memories with Photo Pass Plus

May 15, 2012 2 Comments

Attendees of the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration got a surprise on opening night when we were all given Photo Pass Plus kits. If you’ve been to a Disney park, you’re probably familiar with the Disney Photo Pass photographers in key photogenic locations around the parks.  They take your picture in front of Cinderella’s Castle… …

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It’s perfectly normal to plan your next trip to Disney while you are already there…

May 14, 2012 No Comments
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Because, who really goes to Disney and doesn’t start thinking of when they might get back for another magical visit.  Yes, that was the underlying rhythm of my time at Disney Social Media Moms.  “It’s ok if we can’t do that because we’ll be back in November.”  “Won’t IT Boy enjoying doing that…in November!” In …

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Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Cars!

May 12, 2012 No Comments
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In my previous posts, I showed you a bit of the inside and outside of the Finding Nemo areas of Disney’s Art of Animation Resort.  Soccer Girl and I were completely falling in love with this place.  She desperately wanted to change our November vacation plans to stay at this resort.  I, tho a fan …

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Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – The Suites

May 11, 2012 5 Comments
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In a previous post, I started my sneak-peak at the new Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World.  Art of Animation is a new value resort featuring family suites and standard rooms that put you in the world of some of your favorite Disney animated films. The closing night party of Disney Social Media …

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First impressions at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

May 10, 2012 5 Comments
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The closing night party of Disney Social Media Moms was held at the soon-to-open Art of Animation resort.  We were all so excited to see what magic Disney had in store for us, but no one was prepared for how amazing this resort is turning out. Here’s the view when we pulled up on the …

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Celebrating Authors!

May 7, 2012 5 Comments

My job title, as many of you know, is Director of Marketing at Wiley.  What does that really mean?  Well, many days it means talking to someone in sales about a new release that’s doing well, talking with editors about upcoming projects or just filling out a lot of forms. But every once in a …

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Disney Dining, Allergy Style

April 24, 2012 No Comments

For those getting ready to go to Disney, either for the Social Media Moms celebration or for you own special occasions, it can be a bit much to plan for meals if you have food allergies.  But don’t worry, Disney is one of the easiest places on the planet to navigate for the food allergic.  …

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Falling in love with Oscar in DISNEYNATURE CHIMPANZEE

April 20, 2012 No Comments
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Last weekend, I got a chance to attend a sneak preview of DisneyNature’s newest film, CHIMPANZEE. Disneynature takes moviegoers deep into the forests of Africa with “Chimpanzee,” a new True Life Adventure introducing an adorable young chimpanzee named Oscar and his entertaining approach to life in a remarkable story of family bonds and individual triumph. …

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Leaving the little man behind

April 15, 2012 2 Comments
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As you can imagine, I am beyond excited to be taking part in the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration.  Yet, there are a few things that are leaving me a bit bittersweet. When I attended the celebration in 2o11, I brought my mother and both kids.  All of us had an experience that we will …

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A funny thing happened on the way to the movies…

April 14, 2012 7 Comments
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A few weeks ago, I got an invite from Disney to attend a screening of the new Disneynature movie CHIMPANZEE.  I excitedly RSVPed for my whole family.  We love monkeys and couldn’t wait to see a movie filled with them. The screening was to be on April 14.  On April 12, I noticed that I …

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Movie Review: The Help

August 9, 2011 4 Comments

Saturday night at BlogHer, Disney hosted a screening of the new movie The Help.  I initially felt completely guilty about spending (evening) time at the conference sitting and staring at a screen rather than networking at parties or having a dinner with close friends.  It took a little bit, but after being utterly wiped after …

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And then what???

April 25, 2011 6 Comments

Lately, that’s been IT Boy’s favorite phrase.  If you tell him to get up and get dressed, he comes back with “And then what?”  If you tell him we’re going somewhere, it’s all “AND THEN WHAT?”  He’ll keep asking it until you get tired of answering it.  One of his therapists retorted that, “You’re 4!  …

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Duck Tales

April 5, 2011 3 Comments

In perhaps the greatest understatement ever, I have to tell you that my son loves the ladies and the Disney ladies are no exception.  Unlike his sister, who was petrified of characters till she was about 6, IT Boy loves hugging, dancing and talking with costumed characters.  Even if they don’t talk back. One of …

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New Kingdom Keepers #4

April 4, 2011 1 Comment

This morning, I put Soccer Girl on a bus bound for Nature’s Classroom.  I’d love to expand upon what NC is, how great it is for the kids involved, and what a wonderful experience it is.  I find myself, however, utterly incapable of doing that, because not only did I miss the parent orientation session …

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Walt Disney World Travel Book Giveaway! Week 2

February 3, 2011 1 Comment

OK, it’s time to liven up our snowy landscape.  It’s time for another travel book giveaway… If you’re attending the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration in March, or just planning your own family visit to the Mouse, you’re probably looking for information on how to get the most out of your trip.  As a long-time …

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