Day 185: A Tribute to All Nations, But Mostly America!

Happy Fourth of July everyone! And if you are reading this and you aren't for America...well, I hope you enjoy your did enjoy your National "Day" too! I know Canada Day was just the other day (I celebrated!).

But you see, a lot of this holiday reminds me of Disney. In fact, exactly two years ago I was at Disney, and specifically I saw the fireworks at Epcot on this day in 2011. I was down there for the National FBLA Convention, and my mom and I stayed through the holiday. So that means that I've technically spent two different holidays at Disney. The Fourth of July and Thanksgiving. Then again, my birthday is coming up too, so if that counts as a holiday then make it three.

I love the fireworks at Disney on the fourth, or in this year's case, during the entire week of the fourth. Those lucky enough to be at Disney right now have huge firework shows each and every night. I miss them my one day. ONE DAY. That's right. They end the 7th and I get there on the 8th. Then again, I probably wouldn't get to see them anyway because our flight gets in so late, but STILL!

I'm actually spending most of my day working on stuff for Florida and for my Graduation party this Saturday.  It's turning out to be quite the work, but that's alright. Either way, I do love working on videos, and that's what I'm doing right now, so I'm all good. Plus, only four days until Florida, and that's more than enough reason to be in a great mood.

So, I figured I would share something from Disney and the Muppets, because, as Sam Eagle does say, it's a tribute to all nations, but mostly America.

And here's today's Disney History: 2011: The night skies over Walt Disney World Resort light up with special patriotic pyrotechnic shows on this Independence Day. At Epcot, sky-watchers check out "Illuminations: Reflections of Earth" enhanced by "The Heartbeat of Freedom," an overture of traditional Americana themes displayed in a pyrotechnic and laser light event. (That's what I saw!)

Have a magical Fourth of July!

Day 52: Disney News

I follow a myriad of different blogs about Disney. Like...a lot of them. I put them all through my blogger account and everyday I scroll through the long list of new entries, and I'm always amazed at the variety of topics.

For instance, today's news consists of a patent for a floating omnimover attraction, the increased discussion of Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill returning for Star Wars, An Imaginer's view on the new Test Track, Oz the Great and Powerful, The otters at Animal Kingdom and new Hidden Mickey Pins. There's always something new and interesting.

I made it a plan this year to try and keep up with Disney news. Last year I'd eventually hear about things, but this year I seem to be pretty much on top of everything. I know what's going on pretty much all the time. Maybe it's because my Disney trip this year occurs in July, which isn't as far off as it seems, but still! Or maybe it's because I write a daily blog about Disney and there are somedays that I just need to add a little more Disney to my life. I have no clue, but watching Disney news is fun. I'd be completely ok if there were a TV show just for news about Disney.

Here's a selection of great blogs to follow:

Disney by Mark
The Disney Parks Blog
The Disney Blog

And here's today's Disney History: 1997: The very first Star Wars Weekend ever debuts at Disney-MGM Studios in Florida. They will be held for the next 5 consecutive weekends. Although a success in 1997, Star Wars Weekends won't be held again until 2000.

Have a magical day!

Day 48: True Love Week

As Valentine's Week wraps up at the Disney Parks, I have to comment on some of the limited time magic that was present.

Now, I have no idea about you, but I am very jealous of Rapunzel. Who wouldn't want to marry Flynn Rider? And secondly, I'm quite angry that we never get to meet any of the Princes in the parks...specifically since Flynn was taken out and left Rapunzel alone for her meet and greet.

But for true love week he was back, as were the rest of the Disney Princes, each seen with their Princess. The only ones that I really see around anywhere but in the parade, at least at Disney World, would be Naveen, Aladdin, and Charming...that's it..well, other than the Beast. No Flynn, no Eric, no Phillip. WHY!?!

I think this brings us back to a link I shared this past week, and here it is again. It's a letter from a little boy to Disney Cruise Line, expressing how disappointing it was that he wasn't able to meet many of the boy characters he loves...but yet you can meet any Princess you like. Why is it like that? If you ask me, Flynn Rider is more awesome than any of the Princesses...so why isn't he in the parks regularly?

What's your opinion on this? Should the Princes be visible in the parks for more than just a parade. Should they always appear with their Princess?

Here's today's Disney History: 2009: Walt Disney World Resort welcomes a black and white colobus monkey - the first of its species born at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

Have a magical day!

Day 7: Limited Time Magic

If you haven't heard, the theme this year in the Disney parks is "Limited Time Magic." What does this mean? It means that throughout the entire year Disney is putting together special experiences for their guests...but here's the catch...each one only lasts for about a week. So you never know what you will be experiencing, other than it will be something that you wouldn't normally experience.

I'm not going to Disney until July, and at first I wasn't going at all (hopefully I'll get a trip to Disneyland in there too...but we'll see about that), and so I somewhat prepared myself all those weeks ago when this was announced. Yeah...apparently the preparing part didn't work so well, as I now am stuck in this awful situation...much like the rest of you. I am very envious of those at Disney just about all the time.

I follow several Disney blogs, including the Disney Parks blog...but I tell you, whenever the week's limited time magic comes out, I am never able to not be jealous. For instance, some of the things going on include rare character sightings...I believe Robin Hood and friends were out somewhere...special food at California Adventure for the Lunar New Year, and a special Winter Celebration over in the Canada Pavilion  How am I supposed to ignore all of that amazingness!?!

But, it does leave me wondering. What exactly will my trip bring? What will be the "limited magic" when I go? Will I have to stop and greet the rare characters, or will I get some sort of special food. Of course, I'm going right after the Fourth of July...the end of that week I believe...so something to do with that? Who knows...but I have to say, I'm very excited to see what Disney has in store for me!

Have a magical day!

(This blog post was written on January 23 due to sickness...but I caught up! That's why it might not make a lot of sense...unless I can predict the future!)