The Sparkle Edit
To all who come to this happy blog—welcome! This is your backstage pass to the magic behind the mayhem. From planning tips and park style to travel guides, party ideas and a healthy dose of real life, this is where the sparkle meets the strategy.
Whether you’re here to dream, plan or just scroll with a snack, we’re glad you found your way. Let’s make some magic, shall we?
Magic Kingdom Flag Retreat Ceremony
On an early September morning in 2009, my mom, the kids and I were headed to a pre-opening breakfast rendezvous with our friends from the Hundred Acre Wood at Crystal Palace in the Magic Kingdom. We had a small mission before greeting Pooh and the gang. While I...
Fruit Salsa & Cinnamon Chips + Bonus Projects!
What a busy, busy few weeks it's been! Alas, spring break is finally here, and I have some time to give a little love to our family blog. 🙂 Thought I'd share some of the projects I did for Valentine's Day (yes, I realize this was a MONTH ago!!) before I hopped back...
Boma: Flavors of Africa
We wandered over to Boma for a mellow evening after being part of the taping audience for the 2008 Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade at Magic Kingdom. We had never been to Animal Kingdom Lodge, so we spent a little time poking around the resort before we finally made...
Key to the World
***UPDATE: MagicBands are the new Key to the World, however, cards are still available upon request (your miles may vary).*** This will be a short one, since there's not that much to say about the Key to the World (KTTW) card. However, when I was planning, I really...
Jedi Training Academy
Have a young Padawan in your crew between the ages of 4 and 12? Then add Jedi Training to your itinerary now! Jedi Knights are assembling Force-sensitive younglings to rebuild their ranks, and your little one could be the next recruit. They will train with the Jedi...
PhotoPass 101
Any of my Oklahomies who frequented Frontier City (semi-lame Frontierlandesque theme park for those not in the know) as a kid remember the photographers who accosted you at the bridge just outside of the main gift shop and then tried to sell you a $15 picture on your...