Just came through on my Twitter feed, sorry if it's already been posted RT @disneyauditions: Seeking Disney Character performers for Fantasmic! this Sunday, December 2nd in Anaheim. #DisneyAuditions http://ow.ly/ftSzO
Have they added Peter Griffin as a character, or has Disney not bought that yet? - ScooterMike1959.8 #37 11-30-12 1:26PMLike Reply
Hoping for some creative input: my husband and I are going to take my parents' to DL as their Xmas present. My dad has never ridden Dumbo and I would like for his first ride to also be my son's first ride on it (he'll be 7 months come Xma More...
Oh, I love the idea of the photo. Then you could take a picture of them riding together and frame them next to each other...so cute! And yes, the last time we were there (last week) the Dumbo was still there. - goofymom2boys498.2 #242 11-28-12 4:35PMLike Reply
Thank you! We went for Halloween but didn't have time to hit Fantasyland and with all the changes they've made since our passes expired, I was afraid they might have taken it out. - mandigutterrose 156.4 #2242 11-28-12 6:48PM
I wonder if there is a good photo online you could cut and paste in and edit to present to your dad in case you cannot get to the parks in time? - secretagentangel710.6 #143 11-28-12 7:09PMLike Reply
For those still looking: Still in stock at the Costco in Lake Elsinore, CA! I actually am at a loss for words doe the circumstances allowing us the financial resources to finally be getting our APs again. Thank you, Universe!
Ah I was so annoyed, they are out of them at my salem oregon costco and the albany one, neares one that has them is like 5 hours away. I really wanted to get them too. - madsdad1233.2 #67 11-26-12 6:05PMLike Reply
My anniversary is tomorrow and I found the PERFECT card at Walgreens. I didn't even look at the price (turna out it was only $3.49) I just had to have it for my husband. Carl and Ellie's story is so close to our own, he's going to love it More...
Just wanted to share and put the idea out there: These are my son's Halloween costume photos; I used the scenery props outside of the Villains tent behind Big Thunder Ranch. It was easy to find an area out of guest's walking areas and eas More...
Thanks all! He was such a trooper! He took little ten/fifteen minute power naps and woke up whenever there was something neat going on. He loved being in the Submarine (I'm pretty sure he thought the porthole was a tv) and he did SUPER on the drops in POTC. I was worried for nothing. :) Five months old and already a thrill fiend, lol. - mandigutterrose156.4 #2242 10-24-12 12:42PMLike(4) Reply
I feel less silly asking this question here than calling the dining line: Are all restaurants in Disneyland open and taking reservations during the Halloween events?
I think they are open during the party. - GoofyMom77245.3 #1073 10-8-12 5:00PMLike Reply
I've heard some aren't. Definately call the dining line. That's what they're there for and are more than happy to help. - MrsSchnooks712.7 #142 10-8-12 5:01PMLike Reply
We ate at Blue Bayou during Mickeys Halloween Party. But I do remember reading that certain ones would be closed. - Pollyanna702204.3 #1607 10-8-12 6:09PMLike Reply
Well not going to Disneyland on Tuesday. Sold out. Really disappointed because now my son can't ride Small World. This seems to happen every time I get excites about something. I know that sounds self-pitying (first world problems, I know More...
Wait! What?!?!?! Do you mean that the Halloween party is sold out? Say it isn't sooooo!!!!!!!!! - LittleAprilShowers500.6 #241 10-5-12 9:37PMLike Reply
Noooooooo! I was supposed to go the 15th!! Would they have extra ones at ehe tix booths?? - littlearielmom123.8 #2724 10-6-12 8:08AMLike Reply
You could try booking the Happy Haunts tour plus event package - GoofyMom77245.3 #1073 10-6-12 8:16AMLike Reply
I don't think he would go for it, seeing how he didn't want to pay $46 and that's how I ended up missing the cut off. 😔 maybe we'll go and hang out until closing time and then head to dca for the night. 😏 - bluefairy 628.8 #175 10-6-12 9:44AM
Quick question: my son is 26ins, can he ride POTC? I meant to email guest services but now I won't get a response in time before our trip. I'm looking to avoid disappointing my husband by learning the ride restrictions for our son before More...
I took my toddler when he was like a month old. No height requirement. After he had his first set of shots. Everything in fantasy land, haunted mansion, buzz ride. Plenty of rides. Have fun. - Splashmountgirl333.7 #469 10-4-12 12:39PMLike(1) Reply
Took my son on it when he was 2. Don't even remember his height. A friend of mine took her daughter on it when she was an infant. As far as I know POTC does not have a height requirement. - Lelundrial344.9 #435 10-4-12 12:22PMLike Reply
Yes, it says 'Any Height' on Disneyland's website. I have seen other people take infants and small children. He can sit in your lap, face forward. That is what we do with our two year old so we can hold on to him for the drops! Weee! LOL - rrrumpunch269.9 #842 10-4-12 1:54PMLike Reply
My daughter was 3 months old when she first rode that ride! She loves it! - SerenaDufon127.8 #2657 10-4-12 9:02PMLike Reply
My son is wearing the same creeper/onesie my parents put on me when I was a newborn, it's 27 years old! I'm hoping it lasts until he might be having kids. I was wondering if other MouseWaiters have Disney family heirlooms and if there are More...
[Legitimate] Ways to save on Disneyland tickets and APs even after today's price increase : http://bit.ly/JtK7Mm
Yay I love saving money at disneyland it makes my bank account very happy and it makes my boyfriend happy too and more willing too come back with me - princessJordan492.2 #247 5-21-12 3:13AMLike Reply
I know ages of young children being taken to the park by eager parents has caused some debate here in the past, so I'm going to try to pose my question slightly differently. We've decided we absolutely won't be taking our baby to the park More...
I think 3 and under is mostly parent memories for their kids, and 4 and up the kids have more memories for themselves - Villescas8592.9 #189 4-14-12 7:06PMLike(6) Reply
I still remember my first trip and I was around 4. To this day I can recall my first time on POTC with my dad. - PrincessLeia 263.7 #905 4-15-12 7:38AM
Idk yet what she'll recall but we've taken our daughter since she was about 15 months old and is now 2-1/2. She knows Disneyland. She asks to go. She remembers things I didn't think she'd remember. She gets to the parking lot of DL and gets so excited. She starts saying all the different characters! She loves it! I hope that helps a little. - NurseJennJillO307.7 #585 4-14-12 7:06PMLike(4) Reply
We first took our daughter at 3 months. She is 3 now, a Premium Passholder and we are at the parks every month or so. She also knows DL well. She knows in which direction the attractions are and she knows where the restroom are. - LaPearleNoir 620.9 #179 4-15-12 3:59PM
I started taking my daughter at 6 months old. And even though she would get excited and squeal. She didn't really grasp the magic of who is who at Disney until a year and a half. But im glad I took her when she was so young. She doesn't mind loud noisy environments, she's bot afraid of any of the rides she can go on. It's your decision but im glad I started ny daughter young. When she was a year and a half she would scream ,"Disney!!" When we entered the parking structure . - Queenof2princesses254.7 #989 4-15-12 4:02PMLike Reply
For those of us that can't make it to the parks and have to live on a bit of a budget: Magicale can be purchased not only from Disney. Cheers!! http://vendomestore.com/magicalebrachettosparklingsweetredwineitaly7abv750ml.aspx
Snow White and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea on the Big Screen in Hollywood, Presented by D23 and TCM: http://dapsmagic.com/news/2012/03/21/snow-white-dwarfs-20000-leagues-sea-presented-big-screen-d23-tcm/
When I was little, I thought the Blue Fairy was one of the most beautiful things on the world. - PrincessKristin776.9 #125 3-15-12 12:53PMLike(1) Reply
fairy godmother because she looks like my grandma. haha. - nicoleface1325.0 #62 3-15-12 12:51PMLike Reply
Earl of Sandwich Joins Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort This Summer http://t.co/ho7yGVWr (This will be the only location in California.)
Huh? Disney official blogs posted it this morning...they took the exact picture Disney posted along with the same text Disney posted - Dave 8823.7 #2 2-7-12 1:35PMLike(2) Reply
Never heard of this restaurant but always like a good sandwich. - jjdq326.7 #505 2-7-12 1:33PMLike(1) Reply
Well, I guess we all know what's going in where Compass was. No Starbucks there. Splash likes. - splashphotoCM881.2 #104 2-7-12 1:47PMLike Reply
I've had them at dtd in Florida and it was so good. I'm excited they finally made the official announcement. - 415beachgirl469.0 #263 2-7-12 1:49PMLike Reply
beginning February 9th, Disneyland Resort male employees may have beards and goatees, no soul patches. -via OC Register http://ocresort.ocregister.com/2012/01/23/disney-employees-can-grow-beards-for-the-first-time/107427/
Me either 😊 - KissDclown 1088.4 #77 1-23-12 2:25PM
This was already posted by Dave. Check out his post for all the comments and more information. - IDVandalSkipperCM1326.3 #61 1-23-12 2:12PMLike(5) Reply
i dont get posts from Dave, thanks for the repost.
- littleoysterz 210.4 #1514 1-23-12 2:30PM
I don't know if this was a dream or if I really did see them so I'm hoping some MWers will help me out. Does Disneyland sell cake pops? They were chocolate coated with chocolate wafers for ears. And I don't know if this is just pregnancy More...
I've never seen any myself, but I think I remember someone posting one recently? - Spoonful_O_Sugar439.1 #288 1-18-12 8:05PMLike Reply
You didn't dream it. Someone did post it. - NikkiMickey1654.8 #47 1-18-12 8:07PMLike Reply
I think SIC had something like it a couple nights ago - MarshaMouse2935.8 #16 1-18-12 8:07PMLike Reply
Catching up on the Rose Parade on my DVR and I was just wondering if anyone knew if Disney has ever contributed a float to the parade. They do such spectacular ones for their own parades, I'd think they could share a bit of it on New Year More...
Walt himself was the Grand Marshal in 1966, and Disney even did a float to announce Snow White back in 1938. They've had a pretty big presence in the Rose Parade throughout the years. - John312.0 #567 1-3-12 1:17AMLike Reply
Thanks! I had no idea, now I'm going to have to Google pics! - mandigutterrose156.4 #2242 1-3-12 1:23AMLike Reply
Disneyland did a rose prade float to celebrate the 50th birthday. It was the castle if I remember correctly. - Arielkitten13122.9 #2738 1-4-12 8:12AMLike Reply
It's almost time, and I can't figure out how to watch the fireworks from my PC! I shouldn't have waited til the last minute to figure this out. Can someone direct me to the directions or anything PLEASE?!
Yeah Im a blonde..I never noticed that before in the drop down menu..opps...lol - yellowtonka237.7 #1162 12-30-11 8:39PMLike Reply
Thanks, I still haven't found the menu but I did some detective work from the one email I have and found it thru Google. - mandigutterrose156.4 #2242 12-30-11 8:42PMLike Reply
Wish I could take credit for it, but it's an OCR pic. I have similar shots but not of the complete castle. - mandigutterrose156.4 #2242 12-30-11 6:33PMLike Reply
Oscar Martinez (76), chef for Carnation Cafe, celebrates 55 years of working for Disney on December 29th. Here's his story: http://bit.ly/ty1aPx (via OC Register) Have you had the pleasure of meeting Oscar?
Thanks for sharing!!! - scbcrew138.7 #2512 12-29-11 12:44PMLike Reply
Oscar chatted with my 2 year old for at least 10 minutes. We thought he was great but we didn't know the history at the time. - Mouse4life1086.2 #78 12-29-11 1:52PMLike Reply
Great story thanks for sharing - blesd3xs38.6 #4114 12-29-11 2:23PMLike Reply
Watching The Muppet Christmas Carol on DVD. I think if I had to pick just one, this would be my favorite Christmas movie. Possibly ties with Nightmare Before Christmas. What are your top 2 favorite holiday movies?
I've been posing as Rapunzel for about seven months now: My friend's 5 year old daughter wanted to write to Rapunzel and my friend asked if I would could pretend to be the princess and be her penpal. (I've also had to be Aurora and Snow W More...
Well I'm really late to this thread but I think it's really sweet what you are doing. Wish I had thought of it when mine was little. I don't think you should ever tell her it was you. Maybe when she has her first baby. But not while she's young. Have fun with it. - SueBayou2012.0 #35 12-22-11 10:04PMLike Reply
That wasn't my doing lol! I just said childhood figures! - mandigutterrose156.4 #2242 12-22-11 10:36PMLike Reply
Pic request: I don't know if she's out today, but if someone could take a picture of Maggie the cow in the ranch it would really make my day. I miss her so much!
i can't find the post through my comments so this is for whoever wanted to know about the 101 Dalmatians kids sheets. Walmart and Babies R Us carry them but a Google search says they're also available through Amazon and a few other retail More...
I also think I may have posted this in the wrong section, sorry. I was just trying to be helpful. - mandigutterrose156.4 #2242 12-17-11 11:51PMLike Reply
No worries. It may have been my comment about not seeing enough of Dalmations products? I wish they had more stuff at the parks too - Jacqueline 550.4 #208 12-17-11 11:53PM
It had something to do with the house that had all the lawn decorations. - mandigutterrose 156.4 #2242 12-17-11 11:56PM
awwwww i love 101 dalmatians!!! :D - Jillian766.2 #131 12-17-11 11:52PMLike Reply
I loved that they did a photo collage of this picture for the 50th and that they kept it in Great Moments. - mandigutterrose156.4 #2242 12-15-11 11:59AMLike Reply
I've never had a churro in my life! And these places mentioned, must be a So Cal thing. Don't have them in our area. - islandRmand 42.7 #3989 12-13-11 3:32PM
I know this has been a topic before but I wanted to put it out there again for holiday shoppers: Sideshow Shirts in California Adventure embroiders names on select other items besides ears.
She is my favorite princess. Just introduced this movie to my 3 year old niece and now she is her favorite princess too. - PopcornYeti377.6 #368 12-11-11 7:20PMLike Reply
I didn't see it in the theater but I rented it and like watching it on Starz. - mimsy18207.9 #1556 12-11-11 7:27PMLike Reply
Via Twitter: @Disneyland: Its Candy Cane time at the Disneyland Resort. Look for them to release on Dec. 9, 12, 16 and 21 at Candy Palace on Main Street, U.S.A.
Free chocolate is in your future. I just got this link in a text from the OC Register about the Ghiradelli shop at DCA (formerly the Mission Tortilla Factory): OCRegister: Ghirardelli shop set for Disney park. http://bit.ly/tBSt5M
Via Twitter: Just posted on the Disney Food Blog: Holiday Treats in the Parks http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2011/11/22/dining-in-disneyland-new-holiday-desserts-at-disney-california-adventure/ If you're craving sweet, check out these good More...
It says the brownie kabobs are a regular menu item and only the sprinkles are a new holiday addition, but I never saw them before. - mandigutterrose156.4 #2242 11-22-11 11:53PMLike Reply
Someone posted them just awhile ago, I'll bump it - LBChica1560.6 #52 11-22-11 11:57PMLike Reply
Fantasyland for rides and food but tomorrowland has many memories - tenilleg201.2 #1652 11-22-11 10:59AMLike Reply
Tomorrowland :D Lots of good memories with my dad there. I am dying to take him on the new Star Tours I know he's gonna love it! - Jillian766.2 #131 11-22-11 11:02AMLike Reply
Fantasyland. Those are the stories that started the Majic - sewedna103.4 #3035 11-22-11 11:16AMLike Reply
I go under q&a and the Facebook trivia is blue which means its a link so it takes me there via mouse wait (I have a iPhone ) so awesome Cus when I'm done with that addiction I move back to the first addiction mouse wait lol 😱💗 hope this works for you and hope it works 😉 - Tinkerstar220.3 #1382 11-21-11 10:46PMLike Reply
Just looked its at the top blue bar in mouse wait far right hand end FAQ :) there scroll down and the Facebook trivia is in blue where it talks about rank and how to increase ur points. Ah hope this makes since lol - Tinkerstar 220.3 #1382 11-21-11 10:49PM
Just looked its at the top blue bar in mouse wait far right hand end FAQ :) there scroll down and the Facebook trivia is in blue where it talks about rank and how to increase ur points. Ah hope this makes since lol - Tinkerstar220.3 #1382 11-21-11 10:49PMLike Reply
This vs That: It's Tough to Be a Bug or Muppet Vision 3D?
Depends...Do ya wanna see fun lovable characters with the kids or... Watch children scream and cry in terrifying fear - PopcornYeti377.6 #368 11-18-11 2:07PMLike(1) Reply
I do love watching the kids scream and cry...am I mean? - bluefairy 628.8 #175 11-18-11 4:00PM
Toy Story Lans opened in Hong Kong yesterday. http://dapsmagic.com/news/2011/11/18/asia%e2%80%99s-exclusive-toy-story-land-officially-launches-opening-marks-the-completion-of-the-first-themed-area-of-the-expansion-project-playtime-at-hong More...
Reading your comment, I just looked for it on amazon and bought one for $3.94. VHS still works. Thanks for the reminder. A new one was $49.99 - splashphotoCM881.2 #104 11-16-11 5:11PMLike Reply
Just about every MWer is holiday planning right now so I wanted to throw out a gift/stocking stuffer/party favor idea. My cousin has a cookie gift business and does a variety of designs. She's recently started doing Disney designs, more t More...
Why not have a Cobb salad top with grilled chicken on top? I think they charge additional 2 bucks to add chicken to your salad. It's an unlisted item. :) - MellyChelly256.7 #956 11-12-11 5:22PMLike Reply
Or not so hidden. Once you see it, you notice it everytime. And yes, they do groom the cactus to grow like that. - mandigutterrose156.4 #2242 11-11-11 12:47PMLike Reply
I have seen that cactus too and took a picture of it but my phone was acting crazy so I couldn't post it. - Tinks_a_Pirate28.5 #4538 11-11-11 12:51PMLike Reply
This vs That: flavored coffee or hot chocolate? (In the parks, people. Not Starbucks, DD, etc.)
Hot chocolate and gingerbread cookie while watching Holiday fireworks and getting snowed on by Disney snow! - thumpur230.7 #1256 11-11-11 7:07PMLike(4) Reply
Plaza inn has free refills and is a great spot to catch the fireworks! :D - DisneyDawn 417.1 #315 11-11-11 7:46PM
I was going to say Hot Chocolate, but Nate's suggestion of a Peppermint Mocha with a gingerbread cookie sounds DIVINE...... - lisacat254.9 #984 11-11-11 7:02PMLike(3) Reply
Just a heads up for those MWers going to the tapings tomorrow: the time changes tonight so be sure to set your clocks back. Granted, you'll just be really early if you don't which is better than being late, but just a FYI so you can stay More...
I've never ridden on Columbia, only on Mark Twain. - disneyfan46334.4 #465 10-30-11 4:36PMLike Reply
I've only been on the MT but the Columbia looks cool. Either way it's a nice way to take a break! - iDreamAboutDumbo307.4 #586 10-30-11 4:46PMLike Reply
Billy Hill & the Hillbillies. A/C, food, seats, and laughter with good music!! - JenAnneWho300.7 #623 10-29-11 3:20PMLike Reply
Dapper Dans! My oldest LOVES them..she even got their autographs for her book and a pic last time :)) Love that my little ones love all the "side" magic Disney has to offer not just the attractions! - AmouseMom233.3 #1222 10-29-11 3:28PMLike Reply
We're going to DLR for our 2nd anniversary on Tuesday. We've honeymooned there and celebrated our anniversary there last year. We're APs so we've tried pretty much all the restaurants in the hotels, parks and DTD. Does anyone have any rec More...
We did Napa Rose last year and it was really difficult for my husband to pick something off the menu, he's a pretty basic steak and potatoes kinda guy. I enjoyed it, especially the glass of Magicale but I can't drink this year. - mandigutterrose156.4 #2242 10-28-11 10:25PMLike Reply
Announced on the Disney Parks blog: the elephant's back!
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/10/elephants-really-do-fly-at-the-disneyland-resort/
Corn dog castle has cheese sticks - NeverlandTink 421.8 #310 10-26-11 8:11PM
They are made in two separate locations and I've found the ones at CC are more uniform in shape and less greasy. There is also the matter of line length and park preference. - mandigutterrose 156.4 #2242 10-26-11 9:22PM
I missed Corn Dog Castle when it was closed for awhile!
But now I miss Farmer's Market :( corn dogs served with fries! - Susan86336.0 #458 10-27-11 1:52AMLike Reply
well here's one similarity.. they both have frequent and rough stops and they both make your bottom hurt! ;) - DonaldMissingPants296.2 #648 10-24-11 10:02PMLike(1) Reply
That's along my lines of thinking. - mandigutterrose 156.4 #2242 10-25-11 12:53AM
I know this isn't Disney related but I'm pretty panicked. I'm on my way to an emergency doctor's appointment and I'm very scared of what the outcome will be. If a few of you could send me some pixie dust for some strength to get through t More...
((Hugs)) - Be strong! As the saying goes, most times, all we have to fear is, fear itself. Praying it all turns out well in the end. - DisneyDawn417.1 #315 10-21-11 2:10PMLike Reply
What a scare you had today, @mandigutterrose! So relieved to read that is well with you and baby :) ✨Pixie dust✨, good thoughts, and prayers are headed your way! - NermieMouse89.4 #3202 10-22-11 1:26AMLike Reply
What's lilly belle keep reading the name around but dont know what it is?? Were do you get raspberry coke? - JoieDeVivreDisney122.3 #2743 10-20-11 12:59AMLike Reply
The Lilly Bell, all the times I have been taking my train loving son to DL and never knew about that. I hope we get to do it this time around. - Lelundrial344.9 #435 10-20-11 7:52AMLike Reply
What animated Disney movie(s) do you think are under-recognized as classics??
Hercules--> It's my fave and it has never even gone into the vault! I want a collector's edition dvd. :) - BlackCanary8642.3 #3998 10-19-11 6:58PMLike(4) Reply
I agree!!! I also think the Hercules parade at Disneyland was one of the best parades they have had! - Disneymomof4 29.7 #4469 10-19-11 7:00PM
Thunder from HM. My text ringtone is the falling scream from HM. Scares my kids every time I get a text. lol - Bigdisneykid264.2 #901 10-16-11 10:02AMLike(3) Reply
Main street electrical parade for the phone alarm, every contact has it's own ringtone like: aristocats, dead men tell no tale, zip a dee doo dah, under the sea... To name a few - irmouse241.8 #1113 10-16-11 9:52PMLike Reply