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Disney Pin, Disney Pin

Some people wait forever and never get their “Disney Pin.”  I have the opposite problem.  For some reason I seem to be in Disney’s good graces – they send me a few a year.  The problem? They send them for when I CAN’T go! Usually they are only good for times when I’m in school, and I can’t justify the time off for school so…they just get deleted.  

This time I get one that I could actually use, but I’m trying to save up for a BIG 2010 Disney Trip including a cruise and time at Disney World.  This one is for FREE DINING!! Something I thought I would never have the chance to take advantage of in a million years as it’s usually during the fall (school)! It’s such a great savings on a trip to Disney.  I would LOVE to experience Free Dining!!!  :(   I’m honestly wanting to just go price it on Disney’s website…to see just how cheaply we could go (even though I know I shouldn’t)!  

If only I could come up with a good profitable second job (or I could just win that dang lottery).

Beverly Hills Chihuahua

We went and watched Beverly Hills Chihuahua today after Cameron’s softball game.  I have to admit that overall I’ve not been impressed with the previews, but Cameron has been so off we went.  I was hopeful since it was Disney and the voices were several actors I knew and loved, but still doubtful.  Because my dad raises chihuahuas (and Cameron loves them), she was totally siked!  She actually wanted to try to sneak a puppy or two into the theater.

Overall, I was not overly impressed, and didn’t think this movie held the “Disney image” to me that I usually feel when watching a Disney movie; however, I was not the intended audience and Cameron loved the movie as much as she did the preview.  She watched it very closely – not once did it lose her attention, and she laughed and laughed.  I actually ended up just watching her for part of the movie as she was enjoying it so much.  She then retold the story on the way home (like I had not just watched it with her).  

Personally, I give the movie a pretty poor rating, but if you have any children, you might want to take note that Cameron would for sure give it two thumbs up!

Disney Moves to Bowling?

I’m always amazed at how many areas of our lives that Disney has ventured into, and it appears they are continuing to expand – this time into bowling.  According to an article I found at jaunted.com, Disney will be adding a 100 lane bowling alley to the Walt Disney World property in Orlando.  It will be built in the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex that hosts the Disney Channel Games each spring.

We love the four main parks so much, we’ve not even ventured into the miniature golf or water parks, but for big fans of family bowling, this may be another way to spend your money with Disney.  

Why would Disney do this? Not primarily for the normal families that vacation at Disney probably, but instead to host professional tournaments.  And if I had to take a wild guess, those participating in the professional tournaments will probably have good odds of venturing out of the tournament and spending more money with Disney – staying in their hotels, bringing the family to see the parks, or at least doing some shopping at Downtown Disney.

The alley, which will be one of the largest in the United States, is scheduled to open in 2010 and already has signed a deal with the United States Bowling Congress.

!!!FREE!!! Admission to Disney!!

Have you heard the news?  If not, listen up.  During 2009, everyone can get into Walt Disney World or Disneyland for FREE on their birthday.  Yes, for free!!!  If you show up at Walt Disney World or at Disneyland with proof that your birthday is on that actual day during 2009, you will receive a free one day admission ticket.  You can register online or you can can just go to guest relations when you arrive at the park.  If you register ahead of time, apparently you’ll get in much faster, but it’s not required.

Going to be in Disney on your birthday (or your child’s) but already have tickets?  Guess what!  You can still have an awesome day in the park.  Instead of park admission, you can receive:

  • A birthday fun card in an amount equal to the price of a 1-day Magic Your Way base ticket for you to use on your birthday for merchandise, recreation or fun activities at select participating locations at Walt Disney World Resort; or
  • A special birthday FASTPASS® badge+ for certain attractions at the Theme Park you visit on your birthday;
  • or A 1-day Magic Your Way base ticket for you to use any time until your next birthday.

If my estimations are correct, that birthday card would be loaded with about $75!  How fun would it be to have that much money to spend on your birthday.  I’m so upset that they are doing this next year (when I won’t be at Disney, but didn’t do it this year (when we spent Cameron’s birthday at Disney World).

I hope some of you can take advantage of this awesome deal!!

Almost Planning a Disney Vacation

I’ve started hearing rumors that 2010 Disney Cruise dates and destinations will be released in October.  I’ve also read multiple times that the sooner you book your trip, the better (financially).  I’ve even read today that prices go up hundreds of dollars from the morning that they open bookings til that night.  I’ve never cruised and don’t know much at all about cruising so today I’ve been doing some Disney Cruise research.  I’m trying to learn the difference in the cabins and if they are really worth the extra cost.  And what the iteniary’s usually look like.  Would 4 days be enough? Or would we just want more? Should I book the 7 day one? But what if one of us gets seasick..7 days could seem like a LONG time.  If you’ve been on a cruise, and especially a Disney Cruise, I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences.