D23 Expo Recap: In Photos
Remember how I was telling you about becoming a new member of D23 Disney's Ultimate Fan Club? Well this past weekend was the D23 Expo, the event that Disney puts on in appreciation of the fans. Let me just say that it was a whirlwind for me! I went and stayed down at my sisters house for 3 days and 3 nights alone with out my husband or kids. (That's a HUGE deal, because it's the first time I'd been away from Kaia overnight.) Since we have just launched our new site DISNEY SISTERS we thought it was only right that we officially launch it at a Disney Event! And this was THE Disney event not to be missed!
So I will be posting some of the photographic highlights here, but for more in depth coverage, interviews, videos & more photos (yes, we interviewed DAVID ARQUETTE) go to DISNEY SISTERS. BTW have you like us yet on FACEBOOK? Also go follow us on TWITTER too. C'mon it'll be fun!
Here's the some of the highlights in a slideshow for your viewing pleasure:
Newest Member of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club
I'd like to introduce you to the newest member of D23: Disney Official Fan Club... ME! I am so thrilled to announce that I finally did it, I joined today! EXCITED! You already know I'm a big time Disney Geek. Now it's Official! Hooray!
Some of you may not know what D23 is, so let me give you a quick overview. The "D" stands for Disney and the "23" is the year that The Walt Disney Company was founded. In 2009 they created "The Official Community of Disney Fans" to thank them for their support, by giving them one-of-a-kind opportunities and experiences only available to members. It's a way to bring every Disney fan together, in one very magical group.
There are many reasons that I joined D23, other then just bragging rights that I'm "in" with the in crowd. The biggest reason is access to exclusive "members only" events. Including special screenings, studio tours, meet & greets with Disney Royalty. You also get a nice discount on the D23 EXPO happening in less then 2 weeks at the Anaheim Convention Center. (FYI, You do not have to be a D23 Member to attend the expo.) It's dubbed as the "Ultimate Disney Fan Event" I will be there with my ears on! This is the Daddy of all Conferences for me. I even choose this one over attending (Ahem) Blogher this year, another very popular conference in the Mom Blogging community. Now that's Disney Loyalty, right?
Seriously though once you hear about all of the Disney Awesomeness that will be going down August 19th-21st you will be buying your tickets immediately, if not for yourself, do it for the children. Your precious children! Some of the people who will be attending are: the Cast of A.N.T. Farm, Cast of Kickin' It, Cast of Phineas & Ferb, Dick Van Dyke, David Arquette, Wilmer Valderrama, Melissa Joan Hart, Joey Lawrence, etc. Not to mention the Disney Legends Award Honorees like Jodi Benson (Ariel), Paige O'Hara (Belle), Anika Noni Rose (Tiana), Lea Salonga (Mulan) and many more! We're talking the who's who of Disney!
Here I am meeting some Disney Legends at the Walt Disney Studios a few weeks ago. Thanks to some very special friends in very high places.
Me & Bill Farmer, aka "Goofy"
Me, Roy & Minnie
Me, Walt & Mickey
There's all kinds of Special Discounts & Promotional Stuff throughout the year that only members have access to. It's like belonging to our very own Disney VIP Club. Wait a minute, it's EXACTLY like our very own club! Save on things like Disney's Aulani Resort, Membership at the Aquarium of the Pacific, Lion King in Vegas, Mary Poppins Musical, the ABC TV Store and much more. Just for signing up you get gifts... Disney Swag! Here's some of the cool things that I'm expecting in the mail in 3-4 weeks.
Aren't you just dying to sign up too? Or you can gift a membership to the Disney Geek in your life. Make sure to tell them that I sent ya, with D23's Refer A Fan Program! Thanks! See ya at the Expo!
(Jessica New from North Hollywood, CA)
(Full Disclosure: I was not paid or compensated in any way for this post. I was invited to a luncheon by the D23 Team to learn more about this amazing club & given a gift bag. I did however purchase the D23 Membership on my own. The original thoughts expressed on this blog are 100% mine and 100% fresh.)
Flashback Friday: My Mom & Grandma
I just HAD to share the most adorable photo that has ever been taken on this earth!!!! I know that's a pretty tough statement to backup... But once you see this picture of my mom as a little girl with my Grandma, I'm sure you will definitely agree! I mean am I right or am I right??? ADORBS!!!
Happy Flashback Friday Everyone! Enjoy your weekend!
Top 10 Reasons Why I Love Chuck E. Cheese
Everyone I know with kids goes to Chuck E. Cheese at least a few times a year. A party or two, and then the other times you take your child there just for an evening of family fun. There are a lot of good things about the (other) house of mouse. But if you're also like me you noticed there was something that wasn't quite up to par. It was the pizza. I never liked it. It was kind of like cardboard. It was my least favorite thing about going to Chuck E. Cheese... (No Offense Chuck)
Well that has ALL changed. The chefs in Chuck E.'s kitchen have been hard at work cooking up a new recipe and it is finally here. Their pizza got a makeover and now it is delicious. (It kind of reminds me of Shakey's Pizza, which my family loves!) The dough is yummy. It has medium thick crust. Just the right amount of crispness. (Is that even a word) They put the perfect amount of cheese on it, 100% real mozzarella. It tasted really fresh. I am excited that I can finally order a pizza at Chuck E. Cheese and enjoy it. Yay!
Visit Chuck E. Cheese Online:
WEBSITE (Check Them Out)
FACEBOOK (Like Them)
TWITTER (Follow Them)
Here is my Top Ten List of Why I Love Chuck E. Cheese:
10. Family Deals
Go online HERE and sign up for the Email Club for coupons, birthday prizes, and kid's activities & games.
9. The Ticket Blaster
Where the Birthday Kid can get a chance to win extra tickets and prizes.
8. Studio C & Variety of Shows -
Studio C, where a kid can be a star. Also they play familiar shows on "CTV" like Wow Wow Wubzy and Veggie Tales. (Some of my daughter's favorites)
7. Beverages -
They have more soda choices than most restaurants! They even have Caffeine Free Diet Pepsi and Gatorade. (2 of our favorite beverage choices)
6. Food Choices -
They other food that they serve like their salad bar (which I get every time we go there) and Wings. (which my husband gets every time we go there)
5. Chuck E. Live -
The man himself makes an appearance every 30 minutes for the kids to meet and greet and dance with. It's pretty fun.
4. Skee Ball -
Everyone's favorite carnival game, young and old. I must play a few rounds each time I go.
3. Beer -
It seems as though they know what to serve to keep the parents happy. Enough Said.
2. Tokens -
Every game in the place only costs 1 token. Brilliant move.
1. The NEW Pizza -
It really is good. You should try it for yourself and see. (Don't forget to sign up for their online deals, they totally save you a lot of money)
Chuck E. Cheese, "Where a kid can be a kid" and... where a parent can have fun too, relax with a nice cold beer, enjoy some delicious pizza & play some skeeball." EVERYBODY WINS!!!
Full Disclosure: I was not paid or compensated for this post. I was invited to try the new pizza and given a gift certificate to purchase food and help facilitate my review. The original thoughts expressed on this blog are 100% mine and 100% fresh just like their new pizza.
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