Monday, April 14, 2014

My Day at the D23 Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives exhibit

This weekend, I headed into Chicago to visit the D23 exhibit for of Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives, at the Museum of Science and Industry.  The exhibit has been at the Museum since October but closes in a few weeks, and since I hadn't been yet, I wanted to be sure and get there before it closed. 

I am SO glad I went.  It was an incredible exhibit, and as a Disney fan, I was in 7th heaven.

Here are a few pictures from the exhibit; to see more, visit my Facebook page (link above!)






Have a magical day!



Friday, April 11, 2014

Update on Name This Disney Object

Good afternoon everyone!  I hope you've had a nice week, and you're getting ready to enjoy a good weekend!  

If you'll recall yesterday, I had a little game for Name this Disney Object.  Facebook group and blog follower Jennifer DiFranco correctly guessed that this was the light fixture in Palo, on the Disney Dream!

(Just in case you forgot what it looked like - here it is again!)


Congratulations on your guess, Jennifer!

And as a thank you - - I want to send you a $10 Disney gift card!

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend - have a magical day!

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Name This Disney Object

Today's post is a guessing game, so please play along!  Can you tell me where you can find this beautiful light fixture?  Leave your guess in the comments - you never know, your correct guess may win you a prize!  :)


Hope you've had a magical week!

Friday, April 4, 2014

The Savanna View Bunk Bed rooms at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

I just love the Animal Kingdom Lodge.  I love the atmosphere, the ambiance.  And it doesn't hurt that at any point, you can glance out a window and see a giraffe staring at you.

I also love that Animal Kingdom Lodge is one of two (Wilderness Lodge being the other) Disney Resorts where bunk beds are available!   This option is not only fun, but especially great because if you have children who don't want to share a bed, they don't have to!

The great lobby....magnificent!




Here is the room!





This was the view on the balcony - ahh, bliss!!  Can you imagine enjoying your morning coffee on this balcony?  Incredible!




The bathroom is a nice size, and has a double sink which is great for getting ready in the morning.  As is the case in the Disney resorts, the sink area is separate from the shower and toilet, so someone can be in the shower while others are getting ready at the mirror.




It was so great to be at Animal Kingdom Lodge, if only for a few minutes.  I'm headed there in early May for the Expedition Everest 5K, and can't wait to stay there!



Thursday, April 3, 2014

A few character pictures from Disney World

I took a few character pictures when I was in Disney World in March ~ one with Sleeping Beauty, my favorite Disney princess, and also with my immortal beloved, Winnie the Pooh.  (Also in the Pooh picture is my fellow Mouse World Travel agent and friend, Ellen!)

With the PhotoPass pictures, you can add borders and graphics before you purchase them, so you can personalize the images!  Fun, huh?!




Have a wonderful day!


Tuesday, April 1, 2014

The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

During our Agent Education program, we were able to tour the brand-new Villa rooms at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.

And holy smoke, people.....they were AMAZING.  There were a lot of gasps and "WOW!" exclamations from me and my fellow travel agents.

These rooms are available for Disney's Vacation Club members, as well as the general public.  There are studio, one bedroom and two bedroom villas available, as well as a majestic Grand Villa.  These rooms have been VERY popular, and are booking quickly.  As you see the pictures, I bet you'll guess why!

We entered the Villas through a separate entrance, which is close to the entrance for the main lobby at the Grand Floridian.  The Villas have their own lobby, and their own concierges, who are available to assist guests.  The lobby sets the tone for the Villas; very serene, beautiful and classically elegant.




The centerpiece of the lobby is a GORGEOUS fountain, depicting the penguins from Mary Poppins.





We were then able to tour both the Studio, as well as the One Bedroom Suite.

As you enter the Studio is a sink area with a microwave and small refrigerator.



In the Studio, you have a bed, a sofa that can be made into a bed, and also another small bed that pulls down from what looks like a cupboard underneath the TV!  This room can sleep up to 5.



There is also a desk and some seating.


One of the SUPER COOL features of this studio is that it has 2 BATHROOMS.  Yes, people....TWO.  Incredible.




Ya see that little thing in the bottom right corner of the mirror?

Yep, that's a TV in the bathroom mirror.

Swanky, huh?!



After touring the Studio, it was off to see the 1 Bedroom Suite....and goodness, this did NOT disappoint.

This suite sleeps up to 5, with a king-sized bed, a queen sized sleeper and pull-down bed, similar to what's available in the Studio room.

You walk into the kitchen area - this is the seating area in the large and spacious kitchen.


The decor is just incredible - so stunning!!


As you leave the kitchen area, you walk right into the living room area.

I mean, COME ON.


Off the living room is the entrance to the bedroom - with it's own gorgeous bathroom and walk-in closet.







The shower in this villa is HUGE!



In the One Bedroom, Two Bedroom and Grand Villas, there is laundry available to you, right in your room!  This is SUCH a great option, and so convenient!


I hope you enjoyed this tour of the Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa.  I CANNOT wait until I am able to stay here - incredible!

Have a magical day!