tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50457811749141797922024-03-04T22:53:15.207-08:00Obsession DisneyJanellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10957014686200746628noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045781174914179792.post-32529781012869845892013-05-02T11:34:00.000-07:002013-05-02T11:34:19.992-07:0040% Select ItemsRight now <a href="http://www.disneystore.com/bonus-40/mn/1015109/?cmp=SOC-FB&att=Bonus40_050213">Disneystore.com</a> has a great sale on! 40% on Select items! <br />
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It's no secret I like to shop before we go to Disney, so it's a great way to get your Disney trip shopping done at a great discount!<br />
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<br />Janellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10957014686200746628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045781174914179792.post-9208983845338928552013-04-07T15:47:00.000-07:002013-04-07T15:47:11.457-07:00My Favorite Book: Unofficial Guide to Disney!Many friends and family ask which Disney Guide book is my favorite and I must admit, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Unofficial-Guide-Disney-World-Guides/dp/1118277562/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1365374571&sr=8-1&keywords=Disney+Book">The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World</a> is my absolute favorite. <br />
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It is relatively inexpensive and worth every dime. There are reviews on all the Disney Resorts and all surrounding hotels and attractions. <br />
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<br />Janellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10957014686200746628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045781174914179792.post-33234920154887821092012-12-31T21:41:00.002-08:002012-12-31T21:41:45.180-08:00Disney Parks Disney Time Sweepstakes!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Every day from January 1, 2013-January 31, 2013, Disney is giving away a <a href="http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/">Disney Parks</a> vacation! To enter or for more details, go to <a href="http://www.disneytimesweeps.com/">http://www.disneytimesweeps.com/</a>! Good luck and take a little time to enjoy 2013! Happy New Year!<br />
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<br />Janellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10957014686200746628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045781174914179792.post-12512720077179178692012-11-09T17:06:00.000-08:002012-11-09T17:06:24.916-08:00Disney Baby Blog Celebrates ThanksgivingThe <a href="http://www.disneybaby.com/blog/adorable-thanksgiving-baby-bibs/">DisneyBaby</a> blog is helping families celebrate Thanksgiving and featuring great artists' bibs--including me! <div>
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The Disney Store and <a href="http://disney.com/">Disney.com</a> is having their Friends & Family Event from November 7-12, 2012. Now, this is how I like to get a lot of my Disney shopping done BEFORE a Disney trip! That way, I don't need to schlep home all sorts of treasures from Disney World. I just order it and have it shipped directly to my home. Plus, with Disney Store's Friends & Family, I can get a lot of my Christmas shopping done for my kiddos and get it all at a discount!<br />
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Here is the code for 25% off your entire purchase at the <a href="http://disney.com/">Disney.com</a> when you use your Disney Visa or Disney Premier Visa. <br />
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Like always, there is FREE SHIPPING every day on all orders over $75. Code: SHIPTODAY<br />
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<br />Janellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10957014686200746628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045781174914179792.post-235906424938462932012-09-15T20:13:00.003-07:002012-09-15T20:13:46.713-07:00I'm Going to Disney World!Yes, we've booked our next trip and we've started our planning process! We will be going to Disney World at the end of January through the beginning of February of 2013! So excited!<br />
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We have already seen our 180 days come and go for our Advanced Dining Reservations (ADRs) and we already made them. I'll share them with you all in an upcoming post. <br />
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I've been so busy with the kids at home in the summer that I never posted, but now that I have a little extra time I'll be around more to share Disney tips! <br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">These are a FANTASMIC alternative to those Mickey or Minnie ear hats that you find at the Disney parks. I know that my kids wear the Mickey and Minnie hats for all of 10 minutes because they get all hot and itchy and they don't like they elastic strap under the chin. Then I'm stuck dragging the hats around the park. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62067895/minnie-mouse-ear-hair-clipswith">Head2toedesigns</a> artist, Nicole, makes her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59974296/minnie-mouse-ear-clipswith-bowscustom">clip-on Mickey</a> ears on no-slip grip alligator clips to provide a secure hold on your little Mickey or Minnie. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://img1.etsystatic.com/il_fullxfull.193711041.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/il_fullxfull.193711041.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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I have to be honest, I think I may get myself a pair of these cuties! Ok--I'll probably get a few pairs. </span>Janellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10957014686200746628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045781174914179792.post-46460824874974583162012-04-07T15:32:00.002-07:002012-04-07T15:32:53.182-07:00Fun Find: Disney Princess Ribbon Sculpture Headbands and Barrettes<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Yes. Yes. These words have been exclaimed excitedly to more than one Disney Cast Member by my son. This declaration usually draws some attention and I embarrassingly have to explain myself. This is one of my great tips that I use in packing. Before a trip, I save up older underwear, pajamas, and socks. As we wear them during our trip, we toss them out and we have more room in our suitcases for souvenirs and toys! Our kids end up wearing pajamas that are usually a size too small for them and they look like little sausages, but we have room for a stuffed animal or two and we're not paying for another suitcase on the flight home! Plus, the Cast Members that we have explained this to have all thought it was a great idea!<br />
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Who knows, maybe it will be one of those funny Disney memories our kids will look back on and remember. "Remember how mom would pack all of our older socks, underwear, and pajamas and then throw them away so we could bring home more toys?!?!". <br />
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Just a tip that works! ;)Janellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10957014686200746628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045781174914179792.post-36012786260164547602012-02-23T18:20:00.001-08:002012-02-23T19:47:05.857-08:00BRAVE PreviewSo excited to see another strong female character storyline from Disney. <a href="http://disney.go.com/brave/?cmp=wdsmp_brv_EMC_120223_watch_cta_Extl#/videos/trailer-2/"> Click here for the preview of Disney/Pixar's "Brave" </a><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Disney has done it again. They have made me want to buy dolls--FOR ME! The new <a href="http://www.disneystore.com/disney-animators-collection/mn/1007201/">Animators' Doll Collection</a> is amazing! I want to run and pick up a few of them. Now I regret not getting on the ball sooner to order. These dolls are exclusive to the <a href="http://www.disneystore.com/disney-animators-collection/mn/1007201/">Disney Store and their online store</a>. And at a great price point of $24.50, I don't see these dolls lasting long! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">A forum is a website where you can go to exchange news, tips, and ideas. My favorite forum has to be, <a href="http://www.disboards.com/">www.disboards.com</a>. It's a massive forum (over 373,000 users), so for new forum users, it can be a bit intimidating, but it is so jam-packed full of friendly Disney-lovers sharing their experiences and helping each other out with questions. Take your time and look around. Find a topic you are looking for some help and click on it. Traveling on a budget? Looking to have a Fairytale Disney Wedding? Going by yourself? Have a food allergy? Going without your kids? There are tips on the <a href="http://www.disboards.com/">disboards</a> on EVERY subject. If you don't see what you are looking for, don't be afraid to ask too. There are always people online to help out and direct you to where you should be looking. I have met some really great people on the disboards. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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Sorry I've been slow on the new recent news coming out of Disney. I've been teaching at a violin workshop and have VERY limited internet--I even have a hard time using my telephone. I've come home for the weekend and thought I'd catch you up with one of Disney most popular promotions--FREE DINING!!!<br />
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You can get free quick service dining on a trip booking of 4 nights or more at Disney's Value Resorts or free Dining Plan on a resort reservation of 4-nights or more at any of the Disney Moderate or Deluxe Resorts on select dates from October 2011 through March 2012. <br />
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Janellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10957014686200746628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045781174914179792.post-42843294350359838302011-07-25T10:56:00.001-07:002012-03-15T16:46:46.785-07:00Booking Your Disney Vacation<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We start to get the Disney Trip "bug" about 6-8 months after we have arrived home from our last trip, not counting our return flight where we dream about what we want to do the next time we go to Walt Disney World. If we wait a few more months, it seems like we go to Disney every 14-18 months. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I always book our trip at <a href="http://bookwdw.reservations.disney.go.com/ibcwdw/en_US/_framework/components/processEngine?startOver=true&gatewayID=landing">Disneyworld.com</a> website. I've heard horror stories from people that have purchased from other non-Disney websites and they turn up for their reservations to find out that they don't have reservations and some thing, some where got mixed up and they are left in the lurch. I chose not to even go there and book directly with Disney. Plus, the Disney Castmembers are so friendly and helpful. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1. <b>Call Disney at </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b>(407) 939-7675 and speak with a friendly cast member. See if there are any discount codes attached to your (or your spouse's) address. Check your email addresses for any email notifications as well. </b>You may have a great discount that you don't even know about. All of Disney's promotions have dates of validity...example Free Dining will be valid during your stay between 5/28-11/17. For more information about getting your name and address into Disney's "address book", please see <a href="http://obsessiondisney.blogspot.com/2011/07/my-top-ten-disney-trip-tips.html">My Top Ten Disney Tips #7.</a></span></span><br />
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</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2. <b> Pick your dates of travel</b>. Many things can influence the dates. I look at the discounts available to me, resort price, and airfare. Find the best combination, and those are our dates. Most times, I find that flying midweek gives us the best airfares. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">3. <b>Choose your resort.</b> The Disney website is awesome at showing you the rates for the resort you are looking at and usually a resort that may be just slightly more and less than the one you are currently looking at. You can always change your resort "home" after you make your reservations, but at least you have your first resort to fall back on, if you can't get into the other resort later. Two of the last four trips we've made to Walt Disney World, we started at one resort and changed to another for many reasons. Disney Cast members are very helpful and got us to the resort that we needed--no questions asked. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">4. <b>Relax for a minute....then start looking at which restaurants you'd like to try during your stay</b>. This is important to do early. You can make your Advanced Dining Reservations (ADRs) as early as 180 days (yes, about six months) before your first scheduled day at Walt Disney World. I'm totally serious. Many of the most popular restaurants and character meals will fill up as soon as the window opens up. We like to pick different parks each day, so we coordinate our restaurants and parks together. Less travel time to the restaurant means more time to play! For example, we will make our ADR for Akershus Fairytale Princess Dinner on the day we plan to be at Epcot, Cinderella's Royal Table Restaurant we are at the Magic Kingdom. Getting your ADRs is serious business at our house. We have a ADR Countdown to our 180th day. We know EXACTLY the day that we are able to make our ADRs and we aren't afraid of staying up all night to get the best times available. I will have another post about the ways to make your ADRs soon.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">5. <b>On your 180th Day from your trip (or as soon as possible) make your Advanced Dining Reservations by either calling (407) WDW-DINE or by going online to the <a href="http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/reservations/dining/">Dining Reservations</a>.</b> I will have another blog post about ADRs soon.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">6. <b>Please consider one of Disney's Dining Plans (DDP). </b> You are in the parks and you do HAVE to eat, so you might as well do it for the most cost-effective way possible. We have been to Disney without the Dining Package and we regret it when we spent well above what the dining plan would have cost us. The last three trips, we have gone during the "Free Dining" Promotion, and we have enjoyed every bite! Disney does a fantastic job feeding thousands and thousands of people each day. You can always add a DDP to your reservations at any time. Think about it though....Even if you do not have the Dining Plan, try going to one of their famous restaurants. They are famous for a delicious reason. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">7. <b>Book your flights</b>.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">8. <a href="http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/maps/"><b>Make your own Disney Custom Map.</b></a> Not only are they free, but they are great for finding your way around the parks to the attractions YOU want to see and experience. They also make great souvenirs too. I'd recommend allowing for 4-6 weeks for delivery after you've completed your maps. Remember, there are always maps at the entrance of all the parks, in the lobbies of each resort and throughout the parks as well. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">9. <b>Start packing! </b> I'm one of those crazy ladies that start packing about a month in advance, but that is me. I'll have packing tips on another blog post soon. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">10. <b>Take advantage of Disney's Magical Express.</b> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-size: 15px; line-height: 18px;"> Once you arrive at the Orlando Airport (MCO), you can leave the "real world" behind you and hop aboard the complementary (that means awesomely free) Disney's Magical Express (DME). Disney has nice, air-conditioned motor coach busses that will take you to your resort and you can check in. It's fabulous. No need for directions or stressing out about which exits to take. You just sit back, relax, and let the vacation begin! You can also use these same services returning home. Plus, you save money because you don't need to rent a car too! AND, they have people at the Orlando Airport to collect your checked luggage. No baggage claim, just go straight to the fun. Your bags will come behind you in a different truck and be delivered directly to your room.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">11. <b>Enjoy your magical vacation! </b>Once you arrive and check-in at your resort, you will be given your "Keys to the World", also known as your tickets to the park. They look like credit cards with your name on the front and a black swipe stripe on the back. Your resort cast member will be able to link your Key to the World to your credit card, so you don't have to worry about carrying your credit card or money while in the park. After you check in, have a wonderfully, magical trip! </span><br />
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</span>Janellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10957014686200746628noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045781174914179792.post-71418550040054716342011-07-24T22:30:00.000-07:002011-07-24T22:30:41.699-07:00Monorail Schedule Changes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diszine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/disney-monorail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="296" src="http://www.diszine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/disney-monorail.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you are headed to <a href="http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/epcot/">Epcot</a> or the <a href="http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/magic-kingdom/">Magic Kingdom</a> Park for the Extra Magic Hours via the Monorail, you will need to find a different way home. Disney has announced new operating hours for the monorail system starting on August 1, 2011. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The current schedule has monorails running about an hour and a half past the park closing time and throughout the Extra Magic Hours. The monorail will now only operate one hour past the scheduled park closing, not including Extra Magic Hours. But, there is a rumor of the monorail trains running until 11:00 pm too. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A Walt Disney World spokesperson has said that this schedule change is for "planned maintenance" for the 20 year old monorail system. And since Extra Magic Hours (EMH) extend the monorail running time to 3:00 am, it leaves only a little over an hour for schedule maintenance. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Whether or not this will effect the extra ticketed events, such as <a href="http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/magic-kingdom/special-events/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/">Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party </a>and the <a href="http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/magic-kingdom/special-events/mickeys-very-merry-christmas-party/">Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party </a>is, as of now, unknown. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There has been a lot of talk of the premium price of staying at one of the monorail resorts, (The <a href="http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/resorts/grand-floridian-resort-and-spa/">Grand Floridian</a>, <a href="http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/resorts/polynesian-resort/">The Polynesian</a>, <a href="http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/resorts/contemporary-resort/">The Contemporary</a>, and<a href="http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/resorts/bay-lake-tower-at-contemporary/"> Bay Lake Tower</a>) and how guests will get home. Don't they pay to be on and have use of the monorail whenever like chose? The deluxe resort price difference is only partly because these resorts are on the monorail. There are plenty of other Deluxe Resorts that are not on the monorail and still have their Deluxe Resort price points for good reason. The room sizes are bigger, the decorations and restaurants tend to be a bit better, they are in walking distance to a park or <a href="http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/downtown-disney/">Downtown Disney</a>, they may also have a spa, lake and beaches, etc....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">All guests will have the option of either riding the boats or taking a bus to their resort. The Bay Lake Tower and Contemporary guests can also walk the short distance from the park to their resort as well. Unfortunately, the Polynesian and Grand Floridian Resorts do not have walking back to their resort as an option because the walkway does not go over the service and boat entrance water way. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Of course, if Disney decides to go with the 11:00 pm monorail closing time, it will make things a bit easier for guests, but that is still unknown. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I like to think of <a href="http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/hollywood-studios/">Hollywood Studios </a>and <a href="http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/animal-kingdom/">Animal Kingdom Parks</a>. They clear out the parks without the use of the monorail and it does seem to work out. Yes, you may need to think things through a little bit, but a little planning can go a long way in keeping your Disney trip magical. </div>Janellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10957014686200746628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045781174914179792.post-6059270335770409312011-07-22T20:18:00.000-07:002011-07-22T20:18:05.466-07:00Dooney and Bourke Disney Purses are on Sale Now!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://as7.disneystore.com/is/image/DisneyShopping/400000016788?$mercdetail$" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://as7.disneystore.com/is/image/DisneyShopping/400000016788?$mercdetail$" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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Oh, Disney. You make super cute purses with Dooney & Bourke and then put them on sale?!?! You're killing me. Honestly, just sharing a great deal going on now at the <a href="http://www.disneystore.com/dooney-bourke/theme-park-products/mn/1000812+1001081/?CMP=Parks&att=TWT_we07.23C">Disney Store</a>.Janellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10957014686200746628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045781174914179792.post-66487454933731693522011-07-22T20:02:00.000-07:002011-07-22T20:05:19.762-07:00Friday's Fun Find: Minnie Mouse Clip on Ears!Check out these adorable <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75222577/saleminnie-mouse-ear-hair-clips">Minnie Mouse Clip on Ears</a> that are for sale on Etsy by seller <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LittleMissDaisyrose?ref=pr_shop">Little Miss Daisy Rose</a>. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I wonder if my daughter would wear them more than the 10 minutes she wore her Minnie Ears hat. I bet she would--they look like little hair bows and no itchy strap. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.248396602.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.248396602.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.253115529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.253115529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It also looks like you could pick the color you like. I think they are just adorable.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These pictures and link have been approved by the seller to be shared on this blog. Thanks!</div>Janellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10957014686200746628noreply@blogger.com0