I'm Melody. :) Disneyland is my happy place, where I can escape the real world of responsibility and chores, and just totally be the fun mom. My favorite Disney movie ever is Pete's Dragon (that should explain my username!)
Avoid Toy Story parking at all costs!! There's a (seemingly very popular convention) going on and it is SO backed up. It took us 20 minutes just to get in from Katella. Crazy!
bump for those headed to the parks - madsdad1124.6 #73 3-8-13 11:02AMLike Reply
I think it's a food/nutrition expo - Sarafina398.6 #335 3-8-13 11:05AMLike Reply
Yeah it is- busiest I've seen it in a while! - Melliott 299.4 #613 3-8-13 11:06AM
One I am so happy to see you in lounge again and back at Disneyland. Hope it was a great day! - MarshaMouse2835.5 #16 5-2-12 6:40AMLike Reply
Thank you Marsha! I've missed everyone but was getting nothing done ;) Yesterday was a day alone with my son (open to close!) and it was a blast! - Melliott 299.4 #613 5-2-12 9:28AM
What happen why were they evacuated? - onbraudway5.6 #9623 5-2-12 8:24AMLike Reply
Insufficient screaming. The ride runs on screams. - MelodyMouse 941.8 #92 5-2-12 9:14AM
Lol! They failed! - Melliott 299.4 #613 5-2-12 9:27AM
I get a Disney date night with my husband tomorrow night (okay tonight)! We've been planning this for weeks and he even passed up Lakers tickets for me. Okay well he knew he'd be sleeping on the couch for a week if he flaked on me, but st More...
I enjoy Disney dates with my wife also. Doing things as a couple helps make any marriage stronger. Have fun! - grumpypapa543.1 #207 2-17-12 4:30AMLike(4) Reply
Disney date is a guaranteed win. Lakers on the other hand...... Have fun!!! - KidAgain@Dland19.5 #5102 2-17-12 9:09AMLike(4) Reply
Oh no, they are definitely not. I wish I had a picture of the face he swore he'd wear all night while we're there. LOL - Melliott299.4 #613 2-17-12 1:46PMLike Reply
Date nights @ DL are so much fun! - HenDog90.4 #3142 2-27-12 2:12PMLike Reply
Question for anyone that has done any of the Disney races: is registration the only chance you get to buy the commemorative pin? Or is it available later whether online or at the expo? Thanks!
For the DLR 1/2 you had to pre purchase the pin when you registered. - Shunasee180.2 #1858 2-10-12 10:46PMLike(1) Reply
And when i checked the expo they are not selling the pin though. - otilegna862.0 #106 2-10-12 10:50PMLike(1) Reply
When i did the tinkerbell/neverland 5k run last january, i pre-ordered the pin - otilegna862.0 #106 2-10-12 10:50PMLike Reply
Thank you so much, that's what I was hoping! I didn't expect it to still be available at the expo, but if I can buy a couple months that would be great. ;) - Melliott299.4 #613 2-10-12 11:12PMLike Reply
The Disneyland 1/2 Marathon in September is 73% full now (or 27% empty, depending on how you look at it). If you're a procrastinator like me, hurry up and register before its all full! 👍
I'm strongly considering the 5k. I normally don't run at all so that would be a HUGE accomplishment for me! - ladylikesdisney921.5 #95 2-7-12 7:10PMLike(5) Reply
Hey, run a little,then walk a little... then run a little, then walk a little... baby steps! Plus, you have plenty of time to train! JUST DO IT! You'll be proud after. Next step... the 1/2! 5 years and I'm still wanting to do the 1/2. Next year I will for sure! - DiscoSteve 252.3 #985 2-7-12 7:25PM
Same here ( I signed up)! I don't run at all but I know I can get through this 5K cos if my mom can survive breast cancer I can survive as well! - iamdugsmaster 756.7 #133 2-7-12 7:31PM
”walking” a half marathon at a 16min/mile pace not doable... The average walking pace is well over 20min/mile. If you properly train (to walk or run), it can be done... like Ive said on here last year, its great to encourage people to set goals and reach them but we dont want to be giving running advice that could potentially hurt someone. - michelledork658.3 #159 2-7-12 11:15PMLike(5) Reply
When? My brother ruptured his Achilles and had a repair back in may, so he isn't allowed to run until a year has passed. - bluefairy627.1 #174 2-8-12 6:12PMLike Reply
I really wanna do the 5k but im so extremely out of shape and I have leg problems so it's only a dream for me /: - oowllovee215.8 #1403 2-8-12 8:06PMLike Reply
Aw! That's great! Bet it made their day! - kritomiester328.3 #482 2-4-12 11:27AMLike Reply
It was so cute! They always crack me up. :) They held an episode of the Dating Game and the contestants told jokes, danced and sang. ;) - Melliott 299.4 #613 2-4-12 5:15PM
It was so cute! They always crack me up. :) They held an episode of the Dating Game and the contestants told jokes, danced and sang. ;) - Melliott299.4 #613 2-4-12 5:15PMLike Reply
Cute video! Thank you for sharing! - nikole31240.4 #1111 2-4-12 5:23PMLike Reply
I had so much fun with my little girl yesterday. It was her first time dressing up and she felt so special getting so much attention and I loved seeing her face light up every time someone said "Hi Alice!" I wish I could freeze time forev More...
Omg!! These are the cutest pics!! She is adorable! - RCmom2589.7 #20 2-4-12 10:09AMLike(3) Reply
Thank you! She's growing up too fast! - Melliott 299.4 #613 2-4-12 11:07AM
Such cute photos!!! She is a cutie!! So glad we got to meet and hang out for a little bit!!! Hope to see you soon! - caramiapoohAKAface1441.1 #54 2-4-12 10:10AMLike(3) Reply
I'm so excited, I get to hit the parks with just my little girl tomorrow! She even decided she wants to dress up for the first time ever so keep an eye out for an adorable little Alice! :)
**RAK WINNER!!!** The winner of the awesome TRON hat is Princess Sassy who entered for DLFan2011. Congratulations DLFan2011!! Text me with your email address so we can get this into your hands! To everyone else that entered, thank you so More...
:) I didn't realize how many there were until I wrote them out! My kids cut them out for me thank goodness. - Melliott299.4 #613 2-2-12 9:02AMLike Reply
Have you guys seen this? It's a Verizon commercial comparing R2D2 to an LG phone. I just saw this for the first time tonight and it's so funny! (I'm sorry I couldn't embed the video, I'm on my phone.) http://tinyurl.com/6q5ggv8
This commercial was just on! I love the part where he goes "This one needs a star fighter.. That is like a million dollars in gas... Yeah that's kinda pricy" lol - AlishaSkellington175.2 #1924 1-30-12 10:28PMLike(1) Reply
Love that commercial. Especially when he says the line about R2D2 needing a star fighter. Lol. Aww poor R2!! - MsDisneyLove168.2 #2029 1-30-12 10:38PMLike Reply
I need an honest answer. If the next Disneyland 1/2 marathon is in September and I can now run about 3 miles w/o walking, how hard will it be to be able to run 13 miles in the next 7 months? I've been working out a lot and I've always wan More...
if it is too tough for you, you'll pick yourself up, dust yourself off, work out more, ready for the next challenge that comes your way, and do it again next year, knowing what to expect. never give up. all it takes is faith and trust. - SoloSiyoNqoba565.3 #196 1-28-12 3:27PMLike(11) Reply
That's plenty of time to train for a half marathon. You could be up to 10 miles in 2?months if you train right - Dave 8637.7 #2 1-28-12 3:30PMLike(5) Reply
*** RAK CLOSED*** Winner will be announced tomorrow morning!!*********. In honor of (finally) hitting 200, I'm giving away a TRON fitted hat. It glows in the dark! Size 7 1/4. Any U.S. MWer with a rank of 10 or higher may enter! Simply te More...
Congrats on 200. When I hit 200 I started reporting random posts for no reason. Thi RAK is much nicer. - Mouse4life1057.9 #80 1-28-12 11:36AMLike(1) Reply
I guess that's one way to celebrate. ;) - Melliott 299.4 #613 1-28-12 11:40AM
Whole new world. No need to enter me Congrats 200! - E-Ticket772.1 #128 1-28-12 8:23AMLike Reply
Thank you ET! :) I hit it at the parks on Thurs and I was so excited! - Melliott 299.4 #613 1-28-12 8:34AM
I tried to comment earlier at the park, but I guess it never went through. This was at the entrance to Muppet Vision :) - Melliott299.4 #613 1-26-12 11:35PMLike(1) Reply
My Cheshire cat is my favourite :) - mrsLovett 7.0 #8165 1-27-12 6:17PM
Haha!! Why would you get banned? Really I don't want you to go through the trouble! :) - Melliott299.4 #613 1-27-12 10:02PMLike Reply
A lot of public forums will ban you for giving out personal information lol. And please do me this kindness of letting me do you a kindness. I haven't done one in a while and doing nice things for people makes me feel right inside :3 please. You can't say no to the puppy face; :3 - mrsLovett7.0 #8165 1-27-12 10:35PMLike Reply
I am craving a Matterhorn macaroon so bad!! I use coconut oil everyday and it makes me crave a macaroon like nobody's business! Can someone have one today and telepathically send it to me? ;)
I'm on bad terms with coconut oil. I was watching Ellen the other day with my wife, and some whacko lady was going on about how coconut oil can promote hair growth. So I used a lil on my face to stimulate a few sparse spots in my beard line. BROKE ME OUT!!! Bad! Omg, it's like I'm a teenager again... - TheBudd357.3 #397 1-26-12 12:38PMLike Reply
You know the drill, pics or it didn't happen rofl!!! - SteamboatMinnie 309.8 #561 1-26-12 1:00PM
Yikes! I break out super easily so I was really scared, but if I use it after my Proactiv I've been okay. My skin actually looks better than it has in months (for now, it changes at the drop of a hat). - Melliott 299.4 #613 1-26-12 1:09PM
Ew no way.. my profile pic is as close to me having bad skin as you'll get to see! lol. I was mortified when I woke up yesterday morning, and a few still even this morning. My deep clean shampoo wasn't even enough to kill all the oil! LOL - TheBudd357.3 #397 1-26-12 1:25PMLike Reply
We lucked out! When we were done with the ride they told us to stay seated so they could switch cars (technical term) but the girl up front didn't know and let us go again. 👍
Am I the only one this happens to?? SmartyPants, every time I see your post it has a different picture! 😂 Yesterday Mickey74's post about Thunder Mtn had a pic of the Nemo line. Lol
My son had a helpful idea tonight as we were eating dinner at the park. He said instead of making a turkey next Thanksgiving, I should just buy like 4 jumbo turkey legs. ;)
Are any of our CMs here participating in this year's Flashback? I had never heard of this before but it looks like such a blast! Now I gotta find a CM job so I can do this next year. ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIOW3-XxDD8&sns=em
Forgot to say that this year's show is March 7th & 8th. - Melliott299.4 #613 1-10-12 10:33AMLike Reply
My friends and I may do a spice girls dance ;) - CMshelleybee428.1 #293 1-10-12 10:35AMLike Reply
Haha! That would be great! - Melliott 299.4 #613 1-10-12 1:18PM
It would be so much fun! SO much work though, my goodness. My friend is doing it and I can't wait to see it! I'll live vicariously through her. ;) - Melliott 299.4 #613 1-10-12 6:09PM
It would be so much fun! SO much work though, my goodness. My friend is doing it and I can't wait to see it! I'll live vicariously through her. ;) - Melliott299.4 #613 1-10-12 6:09PMLike Reply
I'm so glad Elmickeyman and Awholenewworld could meet up with us on the Lilly Belle today! And to top it off, they gave me these awesome handmade RAK's! So nice meeting you guys!
That's great! I hope you all enjoyed the lily belle 😊 - rbeezy653.6 #160 1-9-12 4:58PMLike(1) Reply
Sorry I didn't see this before, yes it's available!! Be there at 3:45 and I'm Melody, in a purple striped shirt :) - Melliott299.4 #613 1-9-12 3:25PMLike Reply
Was going to text you guys but neither of you have it :( - Melliott299.4 #613 1-9-12 3:33PMLike Reply
I bought a Cinderella one for my friend's daughter and they also had the cutest Alice in wonderland ones. Clearance for less than $9/3. - bluefairy627.1 #174 1-8-12 11:34PMLike Reply
Blah! Super sad right now! Went to go buy some Disney type onsies like these ones and my target didn't have any! :( oh well! I did find some other cute little boy stuff! - kritomiester328.3 #482 1-9-12 8:13PMLike Reply
Thank you Marsha! I just got to editing a bunch of photos from the past couple weeks, I'm sooo bad about doing that. Most of the time it's months later! Lol - Melliott299.4 #613 1-3-12 12:13AMLike Reply
I get to go to Company D! My friend gave me a friends & family ticket and I'm so excited. For anyone that's gone lately, what kind of stuff have you guys seen? I'm hoping to score some awesome gifts for my kiddos and nephews. :)
disney towels for 4.00 and disneyland harvey purse for 79.00 and sooo much more - Tinky76309.6 #564 11-21-11 12:27AMLike(2) Reply
Okay, maybe I should rephrase. I should NOT know if there are Harvey's purses for $79. I may not have a home to come back to if you tell me that. - Melliott 299.4 #613 11-21-11 12:45AM
Oh I can't wait to go Disneysgirl76 and her friends bad (memory on names) was sweet enought to give us one we plan on going on Wed. Can't wait thank you Claudia and friend!!! - Jackie211472.2 #255 11-21-11 12:53AMLike(1) Reply
His name is Eddie..lol.. no worries.. Let me know how you like it.. - disneysgirl76 223.8 #1307 11-21-11 8:31AM
It's a CM discount store with a lot of Park overflow merchandise. You need to be a CM to go in. However, during the holidays, CMs can get Friend and Family passes to hand out so people can visit without a CM. - Experiment8181598.0 #47 11-21-11 8:24AMLike Reply
His name is Eddie..lol.. no worries.. Let me know how you like it.. - disneysgirl76223.8 #1307 11-21-11 8:31AMLike Reply
Sue!! We could have used some fuzzy lion king hat love, though! Isn't quite the same without seeing you two!! ;) - PieRatAL619.7 #176 11-17-11 9:43PMLike Reply
At World of Disney. I've been wanting the Chewbacca hat but saw this and can't wait to thoroughly embarrass my husband! - Melliott 299.4 #613 11-14-11 1:43AM
Same here n I want to make some Wookie gloves - HanLostLeia 1092.6 #76 11-14-11 1:57AM
Half eaten corn dog shirt would be even better! - donnievegas1127.5 #72 11-14-11 12:39AMLike(7) Reply
Id wear it! - NeverlandTink 421.4 #304 11-14-11 8:12AM
I think I'd rather have one on my shirt than eat one. But I don't have the shirt so I don't have one on my shirt...make sense? - SergZak3125.8 #13 11-14-11 12:24AMLike(1) Reply
It's way too late to make me think! - Melliott 299.4 #613 11-14-11 1:19AM
Totally whipped my boy's bootie on Buzz (on Sunday)! Of course we went on two more times so he could try to get me back. 😉 And no, I could probably never get this score again!
Son does pretty good for being a kid! I love playing to play. - MarshaMouse2835.5 #16 11-8-11 4:29PMLike Reply
They're talking to someone wearing a Harry potter scarf. Maybe they're dressed up as a werewolf or animagus version of Sirius Black. - Polkadobo372.1 #371 11-6-11 6:01PMLike(6) Reply
Sirius is rolling in his grave. - missgoofy 367.8 #376 11-23-11 1:36AM
Ugh. I went to the Disney store this week and was scared by how many people (kids and adults) who would bury their nose in Lotso's belly, take a whiff and put him back on the shelf. Poor Lotso! 😷 - indyRocks343.9 #424 11-4-11 6:33PMLike(1) Reply
How do you NOT sniff Lotso? - Bo22331.1 #468 11-4-11 6:39PMLike(1) Reply
I Am so there next trip...oh wait! that will be tomorrow for me! Thanks!!! - disneynut79266.2 #862 11-4-11 2:19PMLike Reply
You're so welcome! :) My kids thought it was too good to be true that they could just play video games without Mom rushing them. Lol - Melliott299.4 #613 11-4-11 2:21PMLike Reply
Do you like the rain because it's less crowded? - Knik449.4 #275 11-4-11 7:48AMLike Reply
That's part of the reason, but honestly it's just a blast in the rain. We used to take kids in the rain when they were babies snuggled up in the sling and it was the best. Now I just love dodging puddles with my kids and running through the rain. 💚 - Melliott 299.4 #613 11-4-11 7:59AM
Oh fun I don't think I've ever been in the rain. I'll have to add that to my "to-do" list! - Knik 449.4 #275 11-4-11 8:00AM
That's part of the reason, but honestly it's just a blast in the rain. We used to take kids in the rain when they were babies snuggled up in the sling and it was the best. Now I just love dodging puddles with my kids and running through the rain. 💚 - Melliott299.4 #613 11-4-11 7:59AMLike Reply
Going to the parks in the rain is my absolute favorite! Regardless of crowds or not...its just so beautiful to me! I love it - futureprincess9.9 #6798 11-4-11 8:08AMLike Reply
Going in the rain during the holiday season is the best. - PrincessDuckie587.5 #187 11-4-11 8:13AMLike Reply
Can someone please come to my house and remove MW from my phone? I'm getting nothing done today. ☺
I think you have it mixed up....you just need someone to come over and tackle your 'to-do' list, so that you're free to MW! 😜 - Sweet_Irish_Cream2550.5 #22 11-2-11 4:15PMLike(2) Reply
Amen!! I can't be bothered with these menial tasks! - Melliott 299.4 #613 11-2-11 11:25PM
I know! I was watching the video about how they made her and they made her huge! And they worked so hard finding a material for her skin to make it look realistic- almost velvety. So cool the detail they put in. - Melliott299.4 #613 10-31-11 7:15AMLike Reply
I am so glad you got them!!! What wonderful smiles. I know it's selfish but it makes me feel good to know I made your kids trip fun :) I hope they got some good use!!!! - tiggertwin317.8 #531 10-30-11 10:06PMLike Reply
Yes! It was so sweet of you and made their day! - Melliott 299.4 #613 10-30-11 10:45PM
Yes! It was so sweet of you and made their day! - Melliott299.4 #613 10-30-11 10:45PMLike Reply
Sometimes I forget that she's still just a little girl- she acts so big sometimes and then I get these reminders. 💗 - Melliott299.4 #613 10-30-11 10:46PMLike Reply
Do any of you have spouses that really don't care for Disneyland? (I know, it's hard to believe but they do exist) My husband bought us all annual passes for my birthday and now he won't ever go with me. Drives me crazy!! I love going wit More...
My Ex BF said he just didn't understand why I was happy to go there & it wasn't fun. Eould NEVER once go with me in the 3limo years we were together. Guess that's part of why he is an EX!! LOL - DisneyBelle18.3 #5235 10-29-11 10:37PMLike(8) Reply
My hubby enjoys the parks, thank goodness! But maybe it would be nice if we did a mom & kiddos meet up for those of you who have a better time without your husbands. - Disneymomblessedx3317.8 #532 10-29-11 11:01PMLike(5) Reply
Good for you! I would love a day there by myself- it seems like it would be so relaxing! - Melliott299.4 #613 10-31-11 11:04PMLike Reply
My brother in law hates going to Disneyland because of crowds he would rather spend his days at castle park he is a lameo - stitch8616.2 #5490 10-31-11 11:07PMLike Reply
Yesterday at DL my kids and I started to get in line for Thunder Mtn and we saw the line was about a 15 minute wait. My daughter (7) immediately says "Mom can you get on MouseWait??" E didn't believe the time but I thought it was so funny More...
There are sooo many to choose from! I could easily go bankrupt ;) - Melliott299.4 #613 10-28-11 11:04PMLike Reply
Pins are very fun and the grape soda pin isn't rare to find trading post always has them and if not there the pin shop behind the French market in nos does - magicmickey89107.1 #2947 10-30-11 6:08PMLike Reply
Bumpity - would hate to see these go unused! - MissAcroBRAT201.3 #1606 10-27-11 6:27PMLike Reply
I'm so sorry!!! I thought it would be easier! It's the Mortimer Family Mickey stone outside DL entrance. Ack I'm sorry! It's probably the middle set of bushes out front DL turnstiles, on DCA side of bush. I hope someone finds it, I feel bad!! - Melliott299.4 #613 10-27-11 7:12PMLike Reply
I don't collect pins, but I have THIS one :) - tuesday7371076.5 #78 10-27-11 6:32PMLike(1) Reply
High fives for being a Pete' Dragon fan!! One of the best memories of my childhood was watching it every weekend with my dad!! Would love to get my hands on that pin too!! Thanks for posting this... You brightened my day!! :D - kathyyy2158.4 #7369 10-27-11 12:27PMLike Reply
I love love love that movie!! It has always been one of my favorites! - Melliott 299.4 #613 10-27-11 6:13PM
I bought it!! :) I was so scared that if I didn't they would discontinue it and I'd never find it again! - Melliott299.4 #613 10-27-11 6:08PMLike Reply
I love love love that movie!! It has always been one of my favorites! - Melliott299.4 #613 10-27-11 6:13PMLike Reply
very pretty picture! if it weren't for the snow, i'd think this was taken in the summer because of the colors. - Fairytale_Princess268.0 #849 10-27-11 12:51PMLike(1) Reply
Spur of the moment Disney trip! We only live a half hour away, but we decided to stay in a Disney hotel for the first time ever, and we get Magic Morning tomorrow! ☺
That's the best kind of dl trip. Have fun tomorrow! - akeleh293.5 #653 10-26-11 10:37PMLike(1) Reply
Thank you guys! The Disney outlet in Tempe, AZ (where we visited this weekend) had some adorable costumes for $20! 😃 - Melliott299.4 #613 10-25-11 10:48PMLike Reply
I wanted to share these AMAZING Nightmare Before Christmas cakes!! Seriously the most creative things ever. I just saw them and knew I had to share with you NBC fanatics!
http://www.cakewrecks.com/home/2011/10/16/sunday-sweets-tim-bu More...
I don't know if you have seen this yet but it's SO sweet and I thought of you guys! :) (I hope it's not a duplicate post- I tried to search and make sure I wasn't double posting and couldn't find anything). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= More...
Omg how adorable!! I totally teared up watching this!! I love when her reaction and when she showed movies and said how did u know I wanted this?? Like we parents don't hear them tell us exactly what they want lol - MarshaMouse2835.5 #16 10-6-11 10:16PMLike(1) Reply
I know that was so sweet! Such an amazing moment to touch your child's heart like that! - Melliott 299.4 #613 10-6-11 10:19PM
Thank u for posting! My fav part had to be describing the pj shirt, "it's a monster...noo it's Minnie mouse" - MarshaMouse 2835.5 #16 10-6-11 10:29PM
