A Mom and The Magic from December 2014

Read More from Columns at AllEars

Disney and Florida Attractions News Blog

AllEars® Team Blog

Salute to All Things Disney but Mostly Disneyland

All Ears® Guest Blog

Picture This!

Ideas for celebrating New Year’s Eve outside the theme parks at Walt Disney World

Posted on by AllEars
Walt Disney World's theme parks certainly know how to host splashy New Year's Eve parties. It would be difficult to top the lavish food, top-notch entertainment and spectacular fireworks. But if your family has younger kids who might not make it until midnight or you're looking for a less crowded celebration, here are some suggestions for other ways to ring in 2015 Disney-style. Most of these do not require advance planning, so you can even decide on Dec. 31 what your family wants to do.
No Comments

Original cast member discusses horticulture’s role in decorating Walt Disney World for holidays

Posted on by AllEars
The first time I met Heather Will-Browne, a horticulture area manager at Walt Disney World, it wasn't in person. Instead, my family and I watched her on the Travel Channel special "Walt Disney World Holidays with Samantha Brown" that aired in the early 2000s. Will-Browne discusses the resort's famous hanging poinsettia balls with host Brown, and they joke about the pronunciation of "poinsettia."
No Comments

Disney Princess makeovers added to 3 Walt Disney World hotel salons

Posted on by AllEars
The Ivy Trellis Salon will begin offering the new Perfectly Prepared Princess Package on Jan. 8. (Reservations will open on December 22; call 407-WDW-SPAS.) Much like the makeovers offered at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, a popular salon run by the fairy godmothers-in-training with two locations at Walt Disney World, the new services designed for kids ages 4 to 12 focus on hair, makeup and nails. However, what you get for your money is not quite the same.
4 Comments

Last-minute gift ideas for Disney fans

Posted on by AllEars
Are you a last-minute shopper when it comes to Christmas - whether by choice or necessity? If so, don’t panic! We’ve got you covered. Besides carrying a wide range of products, Amazon.com is known for its quick shipping. I recently browsed the site for Disney-themed items that the whole family can enjoy, and I was pleased to see some of my family’s favorites are still in stock. Perhaps, they will be hits at your house as well.
No Comments

Clearwater Marine Aquarium, home to Winter the dolphin, offers special holiday events

Posted on by AllEars
If you’re a regular reader of my blog, you know this is in part because CMA is a place that my family and I enjoy spending time together. But a bigger motivation for me is that I know my daughter is far from alone in her love of Winter, and I want our readers to understand what they can gain from squeezing in a visit to Clearwater when they are in Orlando for a theme-park vacation.
No Comments

Disney Publishing launches digital education apps for young children

Posted on by AllEars
When my children were younger they were big fans of Disney Publishing’s storybook apps. These apps allow young readers to be immersed in popular Disney stories — and practice reading — because of the many interactive features. Now, it appears that Disney Publishing is building on its success by introducing Disney Imagicademy, a new technology-driven … Continue reading "Disney Publishing launches digital education apps for young children"
No Comments

A touring plan for SeaWorld Orlando’s Christmas Celebration

Posted on by AllEars
SeaWorld Orlando offers so many attractions for the holidays that you easily could spend the better part of a day focusing on just the Christmas activities. So, in that spirit, here is touring plan to map out just how to do that. My plan has an arrival time of 12:30 p.m., and I am assuming … Continue reading "A touring plan for SeaWorld Orlando’s Christmas Celebration"
No Comments

Now Snowing Nightly in Celebration gives visitors a taste of winter near Walt Disney World

Posted on by AllEars
For years, one of my family’s favorite holiday traditions is a visit to see “snow” just outside the gates of Walt Disney World. The town of Celebration hosts “Now Snowing Nightly” – a flurry of soap bubbles — from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve, and it’s open to the public at no charge. The shopping … Continue reading "Now Snowing Nightly in Celebration gives visitors a taste of winter near Walt Disney World"
No Comments
Click here to subscribe