40% Select Items

Right now Disneystore.com has a great sale on!  40% on Select items!

Use the code:  BONUS when checking out!

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!

My Favorite Book: Unofficial Guide to Disney!

Many friends and family ask which Disney Guide book is my favorite and I must admit, The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World is my absolute favorite.

It is relatively inexpensive and worth every dime.  There are reviews on all the Disney Resorts and all surrounding hotels and attractions.

Disney Parks Disney Time Sweepstakes!

Every day from January 1, 2013-January 31, 2013, Disney is giving away a Disney Parks vacation!  To enter or for more details, go to  http://www.disneytimesweeps.com/!  Good luck and take a little time to enjoy 2013!  Happy New Year!

Disney Baby Blog Celebrates Thanksgiving

The DisneyBaby blog is helping families celebrate Thanksgiving and featuring great artists' bibs--including me! 

DisneyBaby is showcasing many different artists and crafter's handy work on their blog so that you can keep your little turkey or sweet potato clean for Thanksgiving!  Take a peek at all the cool bibs available!   

Friends and Family Online Coupon Code!

The Disney Store and Disney.com 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!

Here is the code for 25% off your entire purchase at the Disney.com when you use your Disney Visa or Disney Premier Visa.

Online Promo Code:  DISNEYPAL

Like always, there is FREE SHIPPING every day on all orders over $75.  Code:  SHIPTODAY

Happy Shopping!

I'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!

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.

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!

Enter the "Brave: Adventure to Scotland Sweepstakes"

Disney has a new great Sweepstakes! Enter the Brave: Adventure to Scotland Sweepstakes, for a chance to win a trip to Scotland to explore the world of Disney•Pixar’s “Brave,” arriving in theaters TODAY June 22!

One lucky family will join Adventures by Disney on an epic journey across Scotland, where they will visit and discover the castles, landscapes and legends that inspired the lush settings and memorable characters in the film.  A host of fun-filled family activities will be offered including archery, canoeing on Loch Ness, Highland pony rides, playing Highland Games, hiking the Scottish countryside, exploring medieval castles and feasting like kings and queens.

Visit Disney.com/BraveSweeps or text FERGUS to DISNEY to enter for a chance to win a 9-day/8-night guided vacation to Scotland – with airfare – for a family of four. 

There are a bunch of other prizes too!  Shopping Sprees, Soundtracks, Videogames, Books, and MORE!

Entries must be received by 11:59:59 PM (PT) on July, 6, 2012.  

Sweepstakes rules are featured on the website.

Minnie Mouse Clip on Ears--Free Shipping Coupon THIS WEEK!

Have you ever seen such adorable clip-on Minnie Ears?  They're made by Etsy artist head2toedesigns!

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.  Head2toedesigns artist, Nicole, makes her clip-on Mickey ears on no-slip grip alligator clips to provide a secure hold on your little Mickey or Minnie. 

Head2toedesigns Clip-On Minnie Ears are available with or without sequins too. Perfect for your princess that loves a little bling or for your plain Jane princess. 

Nicole, even has designed Minnie ears on soft, crocheted headbands for the tiniest of Mickey and Minnie lovers.  

You can pick your favorite color for your bows!  Match an outfit or go with a classic pink or red.  

THIS WEEK ONLY!!!!!   Head2toedesigns artist, Nicole has offered ObsessionDisney Blog readers a special Etsy Coupon THIS WEEK ONLY!!  The Etsy Coupon Code is:  FREESHIP and is good until Friday, April 20, 2012.  Quick--Get your Minnie Ears today!

I have to be honest, I think I may get myself a pair of these cuties!  Ok--I'll probably get a few pairs.  

Fun Find: Disney Princess Ribbon Sculpture Headbands and Barrettes

Beautiful Disney Princess Ribbon Sculptures by Etsy seller:  Daniella de Aguilar 

Here's a great way to treat your princess with a Disney Princess!  I know my daughter has a few of these beauties as barrettes and as headbands too.  

If you go to Etsy.com and search for "Disney Princess Ribbon Barrette" or "Disney Princess Ribbon Headband", you'll find all sorts of great artists creating ribbon sculptures for your princess (or queen)!  

"My Mom Throws Away My Underwear So We Can Buy More Toys!"

"My mom throws away my underwear so we can buy more toys!"  

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!

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?!?!".

Just a tip that works!   ;)

BRAVE Preview

So excited to see another strong female character storyline from Disney.  Click here for the preview of Disney/Pixar's "Brave"  

GIVEAWAY – Memory Locket Necklace with Disney’s Mickey Mouse Birthstone Charms!

Head on over to Memory Maker Mom for a chance to win an adorable charm necklace!

Contest ends at 9pm (EST) on Leap Day 2/29/12!  Winner will be selected using random.org and will have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. Open to continental U.S. residents only.

Win a trip to Disney's Aulani!

Here is our entry photo for the TRYathlon/Disney Aulani Magic of Healthy Living Weekend! 

You could win a vacation to "The Magic of Healthy Living Weekend and TRYathlon at Aulani, the NEW Disney Resort and Spa in Hawaii!  May 30-June 4, 2012!


Go to this link at Disneyfamily.com  to submit your photo showing either your families "NEW FOODS" or "NEW MOVES" to enter.  FIVE trips to the TRYathlon weekend will be given away by a judges panel.  There are other prizes.  Go to the link for more information! 


**There must be a child between the ages of 6-14 as a part of your story.  

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Disney Premier Visa = More Disney Rewards!

Disney recently launched the NEW Disney Premier Visa.  For the $49 annual fee, Disney's Premier Visa Cardmembers earn 2% in Disney Rewards on purchases using their Disney Premier Visa at grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants, and at most Disney locations at the Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Disney Cruise Line, and the Disney Stores.  Disney Premier Visa cardholders earn 1% on all other purchases.  There is NO LIMIT to how many reward dollars you can earn or redeem with the Disney Premier Visa.

For more information or to apply online go to:  www.getdisneycreditcard.com  

There are 8 new designs for the Disney Premier Visa cards too.  They are adorable and DOUBLE-SIDED!   Check 'em out!  My husband chose the Cars design in the bottom right.  I went with the Sorcerer Mickey card at the top left.   We applied for our upgrade about 10 days ago and we haven't gotten our cards yet, but I'm guessing that there is a big demand for this great new upgrade.

I'm sure that the Disney Rewards will pile up much quicker for us and that means a trip to Disney World will only be that much more affordable for our family!  LOVE IT!

Disney New Animators' Doll Collection is now available!

Disney has done it again.  They have made me want to buy dolls--FOR ME!  The new Animators' Doll Collection 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 Disney Store and their online store.  And at a great price point of $24.50, I don't see these dolls lasting long!  

Go-To Disney Blogs and Forums

There are zillions of Disney blogs and forums available for news and tips.  Since we live in Wisconsin, I can not, unfortunately, hop over to the Disney Parks to find out the exciting events that are going on or in development.  So I turn to some of my favorite blogs.  With lots of time and reading, there are a few blogs and forums that I use as my "Go-To" guides.  

A forum is a website where you can go to exchange news, tips, and ideas.  My favorite forum has to be, www.disboards.com.  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 disboards 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.  

A blog is website where someone writes about their experiences, shares news (from their point of view), and links to other sites--like this blog.  Some blogs are better than others.  My blog is a small blog designed to help my friends and family (and few strangers that happen across this blog) plan a magical and memorable Disney World trip.  I'd love to have a wider audience, but for now, I'm happy helping you folks out.  

Some of my favorite websites and blogs are:

The Disney Parks Blog.  This is Disney's official blog. I am also a big fan, because our last trip, February 2011, we got to be on a Disney Parks Blog Video for Superbowl MVP, Aaron Rodgers' visit to the Magic Kingdom.    Check out our cameo in the Disney Parks Video Blog here--that us at  :51-54 seconds.  See the kids in the front wearing the Rodgers' jerseys?  That's us!  My husband and I are in the back wearing our jerseys too.  That was so fun and such a magical memory!!  Where better to get Disney World news than right from Disney?   

thedisneyblog.com.  It is full of "Disney news and information-- by fans, for fans.   I like John Frost's no-nonsense, get to the point style of writing.  He always has something interesting to read about.  I don't ever feel like I'm reading rumors.  

Disney Daddy.  Great real-life blog from a parent.  He shares lots of fantastic pictures too.   

AllEars.net  This is a really big website, but it is my go-to for all of the restaurant menus.  My son has an egg allergy and we have specific dietary guide lines to follow.  We like to check ahead for any changes in menus.  Allears.net is always on top of this stuff. 

The Daily Disney--a part of the Orlando Sentinel.   I like this news page because it always has short, to the point, news about Disney.  Usually some nice pictures.  This is my quick stop. 

There are many other blogs, news websites, and forums out there.  Many are fantastic, but these are the ones I find myself frequenting.  Feel free to share with me your favorites too.

   

  

   

Disney Movie Rewards

Disney Movie Rewards

Have you seen a code in your Disney Movies?  Those are Disney Movie Rewards.  We have been Disney Rewards members for years.  You purchase a Disney movie or CD, see a participating Disney movie, or I've found some codes on Facebook or emails directly from Disney Movie Rewards.  Save up your codes and get all sorts of rewards.  We have gotten three movie posters from our Disney Movie Rewards.  I have also gotten charms for Gwen's bracelet.  Not too shabby.  All for  FREE!!

You also get great coupons for new movies being released.

My dear friends, I highly recommend becoming members of Disney Movie Rewards.  Check your Disney movies for the Disney Movie Rewards codes and get started!

Disney Day Dreaming

Some people daydream about winning the lottery, and don't get me wrong, I do think about it, but my most favorite thing to do is daydream about Disney Vacations.  Not much gets me happier than thinking about going to Disney World or the possibility of expanding our Disney Vacations to one of the the Disney Cruise Lines, or the newest Disney Vacation Resort in Hawaii, Aulani.

My DH and I want to go to Hawaii next year for our 10th Anniversary.  I'm hoping that the new Disney Resort is possible for us.  Plus, I bet that Adventures by Disney will be setting up amazing outings in Hawaii!

My husband and I have never been on a cruise, but I think it would be so great to go and see the Caribbean or the Bahamas to start.  I know some friends that have gone and they LOVED it.  I need a "VACATION", not a trip!  I need time to relax and enjoy things, not go-go-go (If you haven't guessed, I'm a type A personality)!  I think that a cruise would almost force me to stop and let it all go a la Disney.

What's your Disney Day Dream??

Fun Find: Disney Pressed Penny Art

You know those pressed penny machines at are all over the Disney Parks and Resorts?  You put in a penny and a few quarters, pick your design and voila! You get your very own collectable Pressed Penny.  You know....these things?

 I know we have at least a dozen pressed pennies in random places in our house.  There are some people on Etsy that have some fantastic ideas for your Disney Pressed Penny Collection or even better,  just buy these super cute souvenirs from these Etsy Sellers.  I think that these are a great way to use those pennies and it's a fun keepsake.  :)

Pressed Penny Bracelet and Earrings by Etsy Seller:  jillmccp

Pressed Penny Charm Bracelet by Etsy Seller:  HillBillyBaubles