If you’ve followed my blog long, you know we LOVE Disney….If possible I’d go to Disney at least 3 or 4 times a year and both of my girls are the same way. (yep, I raised ‘em right) 
So when I found this giveaway for an 8×8 Disney Scrapbook from Sweet Southern Belle, I HAD to enter and tell you about it.
Head over to Mommy Works to enter!
Yes. I really do not watch a lot of television so I feel odd telling you about two television opportunties you need to be sure to set yoru televisions to either auto turn the channels or set the DVRs to record. First there is The Librarian as I mentioned last night (I have my DVR programmed to record the first two already) and now I want to tell you about a series that Turner Classic Movies is airing in conjuction with Disney in honor of the holiday season.
According to TCM:
Turner Classic Movies (TCM) is set to conjure up some pure movie magic this December, when the network debuts TCM PRESENTS: THE FAMILY CLASSICS.The festivities will include Sunday movie showcases featuring more than 25 Disney live-action classics, plus an all-new original documentary entitled THE AGE OF BELIEVING:THE DISNEY LIVE-ACTION CLASSICS, narrated by Tony® winner and three-time Oscar® nominee Angela Lansbury.
When does this start? Sunday, December 7th and continues every Sunday in December. The lineup is really some great shows too. Check out the lineup:
Sun., Dec 7
Sunday, Dec. 14
Sunday, Dec. 21
Sunday, Dec. 28
A crazy woman? Or a dedicated mom? At times, I’m not so sure which category I fall into. Last night is a perfect example. Cameron has been waiting anxiously for High School Musical 3 to come out so as soon as tickets became available online, I ordered us a set as I wanted to make sure we got seats. Then Friday morning, I got an email from a subscription service I had signed up for – a drive in movie’s schedule. Friday morning I got the email that they were showing High School Musical 3. So what did I do? I gave away our tickets to the local theater (30 minutes away), and we drove 90 miles to the drive in last night to watch our first drive in movie. Yes…three times the distance (which means we didn’t get home until almost midnight). Crazy or dedicated? I’m still not sure.
On that note though we had a blast. We snuggled in the car, cuddled under a blanket, and watched High School Musical 3. What a blast!! In fact we enjoyed it so much we’ve been recruiting other people to go see others with us sometime. It will never be a “regular” thing for us. Though getting in the movie and concessions were cheaper, the time in driving and cost of gas just isn’t feasible. We might go back with another single mom pal of mine though t osee Madagascar.
Nancy Alvarez, owner of the travel website A Fairy Tale Event, has been charged with 42 felony counts. She’s been charged with 3rd degree grand theft, unlicensed sale of travel, scheme to defraud and operating a business without a license. Apparenly, Alvarez set up her own website and advertised on Craig’s List promising grand Disney vacations. The problem? There was no vacation. She simply took people’s money.
One offer that Alvarez sold was to a local Texas family, the Casto’s. For $1,200 she promised them airfare, seven nights at Disney’s Polynesian Resort, park entrances, free meals and a rental car. Not only did they book this great deal quickly, they told other family members and a family reunion trip was planned. Sadly, there will be no trip now as Alvarez has their money. She’s reportedly swindled over $25,000 from families across the country through her fake business – A Fairy Tale Event!
Her arraignment is set for October 27th.
Can you imagine how awful this would be? To be planning such a great trip with your family – to the most magical place on Earth to then have to explain to your small children that their trip to see “the Mouse” would not happen because of a woman who had lied and taken your money.
Disney has released their 2010 Disney Cruise plans!!! I’m so excited. I’ve already looked over them and made a decision!! The following cruises have been announced:
12-Night Northern European Capitals Cruises
Ports of Call: England, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Russia, Finland, Sweden
Ports of Call: England, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Russia, Estonia, Sweden
Disney Magic 10-Night Mediterranean Cruise
Ports of Call: Spain, Malta, Tunisia, Italy, Corsica, France
Disney Magic 11-Night Mediterranean Cruise
Ports of Call: Spain, Malta, Tunisia, Italy, Corsica, France
Ports of Call: Castaway Cay, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom
Departure Date: April 10, 2010
7-Night Southern to Northern Europe Repositioning Cruise
Ports of Call: Spain, United Kingdom, Portugal, England
Departure Date: June 5, 2010
7-Night Northern to Southern Europe Repositioning Cruise
Ports of Call: England, France, Spain, Portugal, United Kingdom
Departure Date: July 30, 2010
14-Night Transatlantic Cruises
Ports of Call: Spain, United Kingdom, Portugal, St. Maarten, Tortola, Castaway Cay
Departure Date: September 18, 2010
5-Night Bahamian Cruise with 2 stops at Castaway Cay
Ports of Call: Castaway Cay, Nassau
2010 Departure Dates:
5-Night Bahamian Cruise
Ports of Call: Key West, Nassau, Castaway Cay
2010 Departure Dates: