Disney Siblings

Disney Siblings

I hope you all had a Happy National Sibling Day.  My sisters and I got to see each other and take a walk together this afternoon. In honor of the holiday, let's take a look at some of Disney's siblings: The ones who started it all:  Walt and Roy Disney Roy wasn't...

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Henna in Epcot

Henna in Epcot

I've always thought it would be kind of fun to try henna.  I'm not one to get a real tattoo, but I like the intricate, swirly designs and the temporariness of Henna.   I remember seeing a booth at the Morocco Pavilion in Epcot when my husband and I were...

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Changes Coming for FastPass+

Changes Coming for FastPass+

Like a lot of people, I've had concerns about Disney World implementing FastPass+.  I feared that it would make attractions too busy, or would make me feel like my day was too structured, if I used it.  There has even been talk of people being able to purchase...

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Order Parks Merchandise from Home

Order Parks Merchandise from Home

Updated: 10/11/15 Ever gotten back from a Disney vacation and wished you'd bought that one thing that you'd been eyeing?  Or maybe you didn't have room in your suitcase for something you really wanted.  Well, order it from home!  It's one of the great...

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Disney Villains Cake: Part 2

Disney Villains Cake: Part 2

Before I had the fun of making the fondant shapes that you saw in Part 1, I prepared, baked, and iced the cakes. I wanted to have some bright, villainous colors in this cake.  I used this Halloween Bundt Cake tutorial from Cooking with Sugar as a guide to color the...

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Disney Villains Cake: Part 1

Disney Villains Cake: Part 1

My son is a fan of the Disney Villains.  I think it's because where there are bad guys, there are battle scenes.  While retail stores don't have much for villains, the Disney Parks do.  We went to Disney World a couple of weeks before his fourth birthday. At Disney...

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Twin Trolls: Epcot and Norway

Twin Trolls: Epcot and Norway

Recently, I had an idea for a project and I was "trolling" the internet for images of traditional Norwegian trolls.  I came across this picture right away (by Linda Garrison) and I thought, "That is the Epcot troll!"  I looked back at a vacation photo of mine, only to...

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Frozen & Norwegian Pancakes

Frozen & Norwegian Pancakes

My husband loves my cooking, but even he would say that I make horrible pancakes--until I made Norwegian Pancakes.  These thin, beautiful pancakes are very similar to a French crepe.  They're easy to make and taste delicious.  Tonight, before you watch Frozen, cook up...

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