Day 1676: DCP Bucket List

There's a distinct difference between visiting Florida and the Walt Disney World Resort here and there, or even a few times a year as I've been up to lately, and actually living in Florida. For one, as I spend my time on my Disney College Program, I'll have my car, which means that I'll actually have near unlimited access to everything Florida has to offer. Second, while I will be spending most of my time working in the Parks, I will have some free time here or there, and that's the perfect chance to work on my ever growing collection of Bucket List items for my DCP. 

So here's my list (you can click it to zoom in):

I've spent quite a bit of time over the past few weeks narrowing down my options for this list, but I wanted it to stray from the stereotypical Disney College Program Bucket List. While it does include some regular experiences, like Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party and Visit Every Resort, I've also included VoluntEAR, the Pascal Scavenger Hunt, and Finding a Local Donut Shop! 

I've been fortunate to spend so much of my life so far at the Walt Disney World Resort, which means that now I can spend more time doing the things I typically don't feel I have time for when I'm here on vacation. Yes, going on every attraction is on the list, but so is Photographing every attraction for future blog posts and Instagram features. Seeing the Hoop Dee Doo Revue is included, as it is for most people, but I also included two tours on there! So, as you can see, it's all over the place, and it's going to be an interesting semester! 

If you had to make a Disney College Program Bucket List, what would be on it?

Have a magical day!

Day 1377: No Lost Time

In the face of a hurricane and the parks at Walt Disney World closed for the day, one might think there would be some lost time. Luckily, we're annual passholders, which means that it doesn't really matter what days we go to the park, and while I absolutely felt for those that missed out on a day at the most magical place on Earth, there was still plenty to see and do! 

Fortunately, we were staying at The Boardwalk for this particular trip, which was especially lucky since we were on the waiting list for months and it went through only weeks before our flight to Florida. This meant a couple of things. First, that we'd have the surrounding resorts to explore once the curfew was lifted, and second, that we had a few special extras offered at the resort while the parks were in lockdown, like Goofy and Pluto, who walked around The Boardwalk for hours keeping guests entertained! 

Plus, there's definitely something to be said about basically having forced time to spend at your resort. The resorts that make up Walt Disney World are all spectacular, unique in their own ways, and definitely worth exploring in their own, but even I must admit that they sort of get the short stick most of the time I spend in Florida. After all, there's usually so much to do in the parks that I don't spend much time at the resort, with the exception of frequently spending time around Old Key West. I spent extra time at Coronado Springs when I stayed there in July as well and between these two trips, I've really found a new enjoyment in exploring the places we stay.

So maybe next time spend a morning or afternoon looking around your resort, even if there's not a hurricane to force you to stay. Try out some of the restaurants, relax by the pool, or, if you're like me, get some work done in a little nook or cranny that most people don't recognize. It's a great way to spend an afternoon where you don't really want to mix and mingle with park goers and will open your eyes to a whole other side of Disney! I know I'm excited to explore a new resort in January - All Star Music! 

Have a magical day!

Day 1316: Carrying the Load

After 20 years of flying between Wisconsin and the Orlando International Airport, I've become quite the expect packer. I can quickly fill my suitcase with everything I might need for a trip to Walt Disney World, and my carry-on doesn't take much longer. In fact, I've become so good at packing that I've managed to get everything from numerous mugs to candy apples home without a problem, and getting my luggage to and from the airport isn't much more difficult. 

As I headed to Walt Disney World on my first solo trip this past July, I fully utilized the expertise of bell services at multiple Disney resorts. Since I started my trip at Coronado Springs, I picked up my own luggage from the airport for Magical Express, and then entrusted it to the bus driver before seeing my suitcase again at the resort. A few days later, I was ready to transfer to Old Key West, and I was introduced to some of the real magic Bell Services works every day. 

On the morning of my move, I did exactly what my mom said I could do, and took my suitcase to Bell Services at Coronado Springs. After explaining to them that I was transferring to Old Key West, both my suitcase and my carry on were sent away, and I headed to Disney Springs for the remainder of the morning and early afternoon. 

Since you have to transfer at a Disney Resort if you're going from Disney Springs to a park, I figured I would stop back at Old Key West on my way over to Animal Kingdom, especially since I had a notification that my room was already. It'd only been a couple of hours, maybe two or three, since I dropped off my bags at Coronado, but when I checked with Bell Services, my bags were magically already there! Then it was off on a golf cart with one of the cast members to bring my luggage to my room. 

And of course, I got a golf cart ride back up front for airline check in the day I was leaving, which allowed me to check my luggage right at Old Key West and not worry about it again until I returned back to Milwaukee. 

The point here is this: Bell Services at Walt Disney World is a huge advantage of staying at a Disney Resort. While there are bell services at other hotels and resorts, there's something about trusting a cast member with your bags. The personal touch of knowing which cast member is responsible for getting your luggage from your Disney Resort to the airport, and the simplicity of not worrying about any of it as you gallivant around the parks and make the most of your visit. 

So thank you, to all of the cast members that work for Bell Services. You make our lives so much easier and our trips much more magical!

Have a magical day!

Day 1245: Saratoga or OKW

With so many various DVC Resorts out there now, I know just how hard it can be to choose the right one for your vacation. But when it comes down to distinctly DVC Resorts, there's some debate going on: which is better? 

I'll start out by saying that Saratoga Springs and Old Key West are drastically different resorts...in some ways more than others. We'll start with what they have in common though. Both Resorts are usually open even closer to your vacation date, although that may be due to the higher number of DVC Member rooms available compared to other resorts. They both have decent rooms and are split up between various buildings over a large "campus" that includes multiple bus stops rather than just one for the whole resort. In addition, they both are near Disney Springs and provide boat transportation, have quick service and table service restaurants, and are rather lightly themed in comparison to some of the other hotels on property. 

Saratoga Springs is themed on the real Saratoga Springs, bringing the Victorian, horse racing style to Central Florida right from New York. The resort is split into five sections: The Grandstand, The Paddock, The Carousel, Congress Park, and The Springs. The downfall here is that the 18 very large buildings that house the rooms can get to be quite the distance from the main building, and while a major benefit of staying at Saratoga is the walkway that takes you directly to Disney Springs, such a walk can take over a half hour depending on where you are at the resort. On our last trip we even stayed in the middle of the resort, near the Carousel bus stop, and the hike took about 30 minutes. When we stayed at the Grandstand before that, it was nearing 45 minutes. Meanwhile, you can take a bus (if it comes immediately) and be there within 10 minutes. Still, the rooms are all a decent size, although they are a bit smaller than rooms at similar resorts. 

Meanwhile, the rooms at Old Key West, which takes the gingerbread architecture of the conch republic to the Walt Disney World Resort, are the largest on property. As the original DVC Resort, you'll consistently meet fellow visitors who travel to WDW time and time again, which almost gives it an extra homey feel. Like Saratoga, the resort is split into five sections: The Hospitality House, Peninsular Road, Old Turtle Pond, South Point, and Millers Road. While still spread out into over 50 different buildings, the entirety of Old Key West is easily within walking distance, as it's only a short walk from the furthest South Point buildings back up to the Hospitality House. 

All in all, the comparisons really come down to room size and amenities. Old Key West's large, spacious rooms easily beat out Saratoga's, especially now that they've been refurbished. However, the food selection at Saratoga greatly beats out Old Key West with the Turf Club, although Olivia's provides a nice middle option that's not available at Saratoga. In addition, if you're looking at swimming, the pools at Saratoga are themed well and are much larger than the few scattered at Old Key West. 

Still, and maybe it's because I'm bias, I'd much rather stay at Old Key West. Despite the fact that it's not connected to Disney Springs, the entire resort seems much more convenient. If necessary, you can walk to the front within minutes, and since the rooms are much larger, you have an incredible amount of space to spread out. The rooms at Saratoga, in comparison, feel cramped. 

Which resort do you prefer? 

Have a magical day!

Day 1224: 100 Adventures

It's probably not a surprise to anyone that the Walt Disney World Resort is filled with different adventures, so let's do a round up of just...a few...of them! 

1. Blast off into space on Space Mountain
2. Defeat Zurg in Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
3. Visit with Belle in Enchanted Tales with Belle
4. Check out an old mining town on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
5. Spin around at a Mad Tea Party
6. Take flight with Dumbo
7. Go back to the Wild West in Frontierland
8. Visit the World's Rivers on the Jungle Cruise
9. Adventure with Tom Sawyer
10. Fly with Peter Pan
11. Have a laugh with the Monsters 
12. Hang out with a Ghost Host at the Haunted Mansion
13. See Rapunzel's tower
14. Learn why it's a small world
15. Spin around on the Carrousel
16. Walk through Cinderella Castle
17. Talk with Mickey...for real!
18. Fly on a magic carpet with Aladdin
19. Listen to the sweet music of The Country Bears
20. Finish the work day on the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
21. Walk straight into Beauty and the Beast at Be Our Guest
22. Be a part of the Swiss Family Robinson
23. Pull some Stunts on The Barnstormer
24. Celebrate the Festival of Fantasy
25. See all our Presidents
26. Take a Main Street Vehicle
27. Meet a Horse
28. Take a step back in time on the Liberty Square Riverboat
29. Be a part of some of your favorite films in Mickey's Philharmagic
30. Become a Real Pirate
31. Jump into a briar patch on Splash Mountain
32. Keep Stitch at bay at Stitch's Great Escape
33. Drive at car at the Tomorrowland Speedway
34. View the future from the PeopleMover
35. Journey Under the Sea with Ariel
36. See our history on the Carousel of Progress
37. Learn about Energy with Ellen
38. Learn the story of Communication on Spaceship Earth
39. Visit 11 unique nations in World Showcase
40. Go to Mars on Mission: SPACE
41. Make your own test car on Test Track
42. See the real Canada in O Canada! 
43. Make your own coaster at Sum of All Thrills
44. Taste new foods from different cultures
45. Dance along with local music
46. Explore new technology in Innoventions
47. Appreciate an invisible narrator at Impressions de France
48. Build a new vacation resort at The Circle of Life
49. See Mark Twain, George Washington, and Benjamin Franklin at the American Adventure
50. Find Nemo in the Seas
51. Learn about a Stave Church
52. Journey into your Imagination with Figment
53. Mourn Maelstrom
54. Play around in ImageWorks
55. Help out Agent P in his World Showcase Adventure
56. Attend a Film Festival from Pixar and Walt Disney Animation
57. Journey across Mexico with The Three Caballeros
58. Soar across the country at Soarin' Around the World
59. Talk with Turtles at Turtle Talk
60. See the Reflections of China
61. Learn about new growing techniques in Living with the Land
62. Be in a Movie at the Great Movie Ride
63. Duck and Cover at Muppet Vision 3D
64. Rock and Roll with Aerosmith at the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster
65. Head to Jakku on Star Tours
66. Take a trip to the Twilight Zone on Tower of Terror
67. Learn about the man who started it all at One Man's Dream
68. Win Big Time at Toy Story Midway Mania
69. Be a Stunt Double at Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular
70. Train to be a Jedi
71. Sing along to Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage
72. See Ariel and her friends at Voyage of the Little Mermaid
73. Dig up some fossils in the Boneyard
74. Get wet on Kali River Rapids
75. Go for a Two Week Safari on Kilimanjaro Safaris
76. See a vet at work at Conservation Station
77. Pet a goat in the Affection Section
78. Marvel at Dino Sue in Dinoland
79. Spin around on TriceraTop Spin
80. Take a Whirl on Primeval Whirl
81. Take a trip on the Wildlife Express
82. Sit in awe at the Festival of the Lion King
83. Find the right notes at Finding Nemo The Musical
84. Be an honorary bug at It's Tough to be a Bug
85. See new animals at the Oasis
86. Visit an Okapi on the Pangani Forest Trail
87. See Tigers on the Maharajah Jungle Trek
88. Face off against the Yeti on Expedition Everest
89. Bring back a Dinosaur
90. Visit the largest Disney Store in the World
91. Explore the new Disney Springs
92. Take a balloon ride
93. Chill on the beach
94. Meet your favorite characters
95. Sleep in a Disney Bed
96. Take a backstage tour
97. See La Nouba
98. Make another roller coaster at Cyberspace Mountain
99. Battle for Gold at DisneyQuest
100. Enjoy the time with your family and friends

These are all mostly attraction based, and I'm positive that there are hundreds of other adventures just waiting for you throughout the Walt Disney World Resort! All you have to do is find them! 

Have a magical day!

Day 953: At the Grand

I've returned from an exhausting but extremely fulfilling trip to the West Coast for a visit to Disneyland and the D23 Expo, and while I hurt all over, have developed a cold, and am more tired than I think I've been in a while, I had a wonderful time! And now that I'm back, it's time to get things back in order here at home, meaning the blog, social media and the slew of videos and pictures I have to go through and get in order before moving in next week! But first let's focus on the resting part of the vacation, a chance to stay at not just one, but two of the Disneyland Resort Hotels!

We spent most of our trip staying at Disney's Grand Californian, which for those of you who are more Disney World oriented like I am, picture Wilderness Lodge mixed with the Grand Floridian. It's the biggest and most spectacular of the hotels at the Disneyland Resort, situated directly next to Disney California Adventure Park, even offering a secondary entrance just for resort guests!

We just had a standard room, but we managed to snag one of the closest ones on the ground floor, so no elevator needed for the majority of our trip. The beds were super nice, and while we were on the ground floor, if you walked out onto our padio you could see DCA from there, which was pretty awesome. 

As you can kind of see, it's set up largely the same way Wilderness Lodge is at Walt Disney World. It definitely has that same rustic woods type of feel, and it's certainly very homey. The lobby in itself is spectacular, filled with natural light, a large stone fireplace, and features my favorite part, a live piano player for a significant portion of the day. 

But my favorite part of staying at the Grand was the ability to go up a few floors and over a bit to an outdoor padio upstairs that overlooked Disney California Adventure. It was the perfect spot to watch World of Color on the nights we weren't in the parks, meaning I saw the show at least 5 or 6 times throughout my stay. You could see pretty much the whole part from up there, despite the fact that it wasn't super high up, and definitely made for a nice addition! 

Then, near the end of the trip, we switched over to the Paradise Pier Hotel for a park view room, which meant a little extra space and an amazing view of California Adventure. We stayed in a park view room when we went four years ago and I fell in love with watching the attractions and World of Color throughout our stay. 

Of course, that park view room meant more World of Color, which I will go into in further detail in a later post, but it just has to be mentioned while we're discussing the rooms. We've yet to stay at the Disneyland hotel, but something tells me that will be changing the next time we head to Disneyland, as I'm pretty sure my brother really wants to stay there. The only question is whether or not I'll be able to give up my park views to stay there, because let's be honest, I really love my park views and ability to watch World of Color every night if I want. 

And that's the rundown on where we were able to stay while at Disneyland. In all honesty, the Disneyland Resort hotels are amazing and definitely worth the cost if you really use them to their full potential, even if it means getting up for 7 A.M. park opening everyday for Extra Magic Hour. After all, you just can't beat that bird's eye view of the park! 

Have a magical day!

Day 733: Saratoga Springs

Originally when we planned this trip, we started out staying where we usually start out staying: Old Key West. Since we've been DVC members since 1996, and our home resort is OKW, it's just where we always begin. Occasionally we'll stay at another DVC resort, often times Bay Lake Tower, which is the only location other than Old Key West that I believe we've stayed with our points more than once, and I'm pretty sure we'll be back there in the future. January 2015, at that point, actually was planned for a different resort: Wilderness Lodge. I've never stayed there, and was pretty excited about the prospect of staying at a new resort. Wilderness Lodge has been on my list for a while, and that made it all the better. 

And then Megan and Ashley both decided to tag along, so the plans changed yet again. At that point, there were very few options on where to stay, but Saratoga Springs was one of them. Since it's right next door to Old Key West, I have to say that I felt like I should stay there sometime as well. Plus, staying at Saratoga with my friends meant that we, for the first time, would have a two bedroom unit. This, of course, is huge for us since we generally only have the one bedroom or a studio. 

It's sort of funny actually, that we've never stayed there before. My parents were actually at the grand opening of the resort years ago, but we never got around to actually staying there. So of course, this seemed like the perfect chance, and we weren't let down. 

While I definitely still prefer Old Key West and Bay Lake Tower, Saratoga Springs is a wonderful resort. It's closeness to Downtown Disney is a huge plus, as we actually walked back from the shopping district twice during the trip (much to the dismay of our hurting feet). It reminded me a bit of BLT in that respect, as I love walking from the Contemporary to the Magic Kingdom and it's actually one of the main reasons I love staying there. That convenience factor has become more important to me over the years, especially as I love staying out until 1 or 4 in the morning in the Disney Parks more and more. Being the last guests in Magic Kingdom in July of 2013 was really magical, and I can't wait to do the same thing again the next time I stay at Bay Lake Tower. 

But Saratoga also offered a little bit of my home resort feel. The reason I love OKW so much, aside from the fact that it's my home resort and I've stayed there more often than all the other places combined, is the quiet, home like feel of the entire resort. It's very laid back there. You can walk all over the resort, you can play in the sand at the playground (like we did...pictures are below), you can play ping pong at 10 at night with absolutely no one around you. While we didn't spend a lot of time at Saratoga, I definitely feel like that side was there too, and maybe that's to be expected with it's closeness to OKW and setup. 

In case you were wondering, "The Kid" is my brother, "Lizzard" is me, "Frank" is my friend Ashley and "Shovell" is Megan. We have weird nicknames, and don't even get me started on Daviiiid. 

Overall, Saratoga Springs is a lovely resort. I would probably stay there again...if there weren't a multitude of other resorts I'd like to stay at. I think that's the problem with Disney World (one of the few). There are so many great places to stay that it's incredibly difficult to decide where to stay. You have to choose between your favorites, in my case BLT and OWK, and new resorts such as Wilderness Lodge or, as my brother wishes, The Polynesian. Granted, I've checked quite a few resorts off my personal list, but there's still plenty to go! 

Have a magical day!

(Note: This blog post was written on January 11 due to the Disney Trip!)

Day 627: Visiting Digitally

Disney is constantly keeping things ahead of the game, and here's yet another instance of that.

A few years ago, one of my favorite things to do with my brother was go on Google Earth and search out Walt Disney World. As part of a promotional campaign, they put much of WDW into 3D graphics, meaning that if you went down to ground level on Google Earth (and you can probably still do this), everything is like a giant pop up book. It's not as great as really being there, but this was at the forefront of the 3D additions to Google Earth and it was just a great feeling.

So as part of a newer promotional campaign, Disney has begun creating Animated Resort Tour Videos, beginning with one for The Grand Floridian and another for The Contemporary.

These are pretty darn adorable and creative AND well made, so I can't wait to see if they continue with this progression for the rest of the resorts. It's just another way we are able to experience Disney right in the comfort of our own homes. 

Have a magical day!

(Note: This blog post was written on September 23).

Day 604: Out the Door

I've talked about Disney Deja Vu before, many times. Last year it was the train whistle (which surprisingly I have yet to hear) and the smell of something or other on campus. It comes in flocks I find, when my mind is just in a Disney mode and then I seem to find more hints of Disney around me.

But lately I've been having some serious Disney Deja Vu, and I have no real idea why. It happens every single morning, for sure, as well as several other times of the day...specifically whenever I walk out the door of my dorm room. I just get this sudden feeling that I'm at Disney and should be going to Epcot instead of a class on British Literature. 

Maybe it's because our dorm is sort of in a motel-like setup. No, our doors aren't on the outside of the building, but they are outside, winding around center courtyard that's completely open and totally beautiful: 

Because those doors are technically facing the outside air, it's possible that I'm connecting that to some of the resorts at Disney, such as Pop Century or my home resort of Old Key West. Yeah, now that I say that, it makes a lot of sense. Plus, since I've only been in my room for a few days, it would fit together that I feel like this is a hotel instead of my new home. After all, last year really, seriously, felt like summer camp for a good week or two. The hotel idea is a little different, but I guess I'll make it work. 

The problem? I leave here every morning thinking I'm at Disney for a split second, and while this puts me in a pretty darn good mood, what happens later in the semester, like in a week, when I realize I'm not at Disney and none of this is new anymore? I'll be stuck in the rut again. 

Maybe this is why I've had such an urge to practice my alto...I'm just happier in the first place. 

Have a magical day! 

Day 575: Bathsoaps

You know all the free stuff that hotels have and then you take home because "well, I payed for the room and this stuff is free?" The various soaps and shampoos and conditioners and lotions and the occasional bathrobe if the hotel is super awesome or you paid for some upgrade. Yep, those. Sometimes you ever find like a beach ball or lamp or stuffed animal that you can purchase if you really wanted to. I prefer to stick to the free stuff, but hey, go for it if you really want a stuffed frog.

My dad and I tend to be the people who go through the room last, with me personally savoring every last second I can in my home, and if we get through it and those soaps and shampoos aren't already collected, we pick them up (much to mom's chagrin) and throw them in one of the last suitcases.

It is because of this obsession with free bathsoaps that I now basically run a hotel out of my bathroom.

I have soaps from 15 years ago to be honest (actually maybe I got rid of those...they were from the Grand though and were sitting in my drawer), and soaps from just a trip ago. In fact, whenever I have a friend come over and ask to use my shower I ask if they want complimentary soap or shampoo, because I just have that much of the stuff. It lines over an entire shelf in the cabinet, all little bottles ready for use.

In June, my Dad brought me soaps from Disney simply because I didn't get to stay at Disney and therefore didn't have the little soaps and such to take home myself. They've been sitting on my table since then, mostly because I just haven't had a chance to put them away. But maybe it's because I like seeing them and thinking of Disney. It's a little hint of the real thing in my usually boring, mundane life. It makes me smile. ;)

Have a magical day!

(Note: This blog post was written on August 28).

Day 89: Old Key West

In a few weeks I'll be headed to a state FBLA competition, and a couple of my friends and I are more than excited to head out. We, of course, were wondering if there would be a DVD player in our condo (which apparently there isn't), and it occurred to me that I just assumed at first there would be one. Why? Disney.

The truth is, most of the hotels I've stayed in have in fact, been Disney ones. I've gone on many other various trips, but most were only for night or two and I had no reason to use the TV other than to watch the news and weather with my parents, along with the occasional old TV show late at night. So why would I need a DVD player? But I just expect it, because Disney resorts have these kinds of things. 

Granted, not every resort has a DVD player (although I grew up as a lucky child at Old Key West, so there was one), but the point still stands. There are many amenities at Disney resorts that you don't have at other resorts throughout the world, and it's just another reason that Disney is rightfully ranked among the top vacation destinations in the world. 

And not-so-randomly, it got me thinking about Old Key West and how it's changed over the past few years with it's renovations. So I looked up some pictures...and it occurred to me just how much these rooms have changed!

Let's start with the living room, which is pretty changed. The couches are redone, and the most obvious part is the new wood floor. I remember walking into one of the redone rooms (not long after the first set opened...we were some of the first to stay) and just being really confused with the wood floor, since I had in every way grown up with the carpet. But I've come to like the new room much more than the old one. Looking back now, it just looks outdated. Plus, I could never complain about the fact that the pull out chair gives both my brother and I a bed of our own. 

Heading into the master bedroom, I have to say that the new headboard just makes it look a lot nicer, and the redone chair and bedspread. All amazing. I do miss the picture on the wall though  as it looks a little blank. But here too, I like the new room. Sure, I certainly miss climbing around on the bed-end shaped like hearts, but it's a price I'm willing to pay. The bathrooms are pretty much the same though, so those could use some updating, but I'm ok with them staying the way they are too.

Finally, the second bedroom. I've never actually stayed in this second room, but I have to say that I love the updated one much more. The colors work well (and I'm not just saying that because blue is my favorite color). It just seems brighter. The pink and green went well together (and still do on the outside of the buildings) because that's the Key West style, but this new blue color just freshens up the room if you ask me. 

That's really about all I have, but like I said...DVD players...very important. Everyone should be more like Old Key West and have those in rooms. Just saying. 

Here's today's Disney History: 1969: Two children come across the lifeless body of a homeless man in an abandoned tenement building on East 10th Street in New York City. Because no one identifies the body, the deceased is buried in an unmarked pauper's grave on Hart island. A fingerprint check in 1969 will identify the corpse as Bobby Driscoll, 31, the voice of Disney's Peter Pan. It is also discovered that the cause of death is a heart attack.

Have a magical day!

Day 73: A Pinning Rampage

It's no secret that I love Pinterest, and it's certainly no surprise that the board with the most pins is my Disney board. Of course, sometimes when I'm bored or trying to avoid doing homework, I'll go on what we (my friends and I) like to call a pinning rampage...which generally means that I pinned about 100 pins all at once.

When I start a pinning rampage I'll generally start by searching for something Disney that's on my mind, or sometimes just for "Walt Disney World." I guess I go between that and "Epcot" a lot, but that's pretty normal considering Epcot is my favorite park. But either way, the other night I did go on a pinning rampage. Like serious, full on...pinning rampage.

The thing to notice about my pinning rampage is how random it is. I've got Rapunzel and Flynn from True Love Week, food, t-shirts, resorts and of course, Epcot. But tonight I was watching Glee and my friend texted me saying she was going on a Disney pinning rampage. What I expected what a bunch of random much like my randomness. I certainly wasn't expecting this...

Ummm....That's a LOT of Spaceship Earth. I was like...woah..SSE Overload there. Either way, it's good to see my Disneyness is rubbing off on people. I do know my best friend has really been making me happy with her Disney references lately (George the Ghost anyone?). 

So yeah, if you'd like to have your Pinterest filled with my pinning rampages, you can follow me by clicking the link to the left. I promise it's not too crazy. I don't go on rampages very often...just when I'm really missing home, which if you love Disney as much as I do, you'll understand. =)

Here's today's Disney History: 2010: Princess Tiana (from The Princess and the Frog) is officially inducted into the Disney Princess Royal Court at the New York Palace Hotel in New York City. Actress Noni Rose (the voice of Tiana) attends. 

Have a magical day!