Celebrating Disney’s Easter and 35th Anniversary at Tokyo DisneySea

I'm catching up on posting my articles written for LaughingPlace.com.  Here's an article I wrote from our last visit to Tokyo DisneySea, highlighting their Easter celebrations in June 2018.  Disney’s Easter usually lasts an entire season at Tokyo Disney Resort.  This year, with the new 35th Anniversary festivities at Tokyo Disneyland, all of Easter was…

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From Tikis to Princesses – the Latest News from Her Universe

While my latest article from San Diego Comic-Con was just published on LaughingPlace.com, here is a look back at our WonderCon update from her Universe ... What are the newest creations from the winners of last year’s Her Universe Fashion Show? We gathered at WonderCon 2018 to find out. For the first time, they announced…

Step Aboard Hokuleʻa: How this Real-Life Voyaging Canoe Inspired Moana

Moana has been such an inspirational force for so many people around the world.  The film has touched not only Polynesians, but people from every walk of life.  So, what inspired Disney filmmakers to send a teenager on a wayfinding quest in a voyaging canoe? In their research for Moana, Ron Clements, John Musker and…

There’s No Place Like Aulani for the Holidays

As we start out a new year, we reflect on the one we just wrapped up.  How were your holidays?  If you're like us, Disney usually plays a large role in your holiday traditions. Are you tired of the cold and the snow?  Have you ever considered a Hawaiian Christmas?  It's never to early to…

10 Amazing Reasons to Go to HawaiiCon

As if I needed another reason to love the Big Island of Hawaii… I just learned about HawaiiCon.  The Big Island is not just full of palm trees, beaches, and resorts.  It is home to Kilauea, one of the longest-erupting volcanoes in the world.  And, it is one of the few places on earth where…

Dreams Come True at the 4th Annual Her Universe Fashion Show

Thanks to Her Universe founder, Ashley Eckstein, showing off geek couture is now a much-anticipated event at San Diego Comic-Con.  Ashley dreamed of providing a runway for young designers to showcase their fandom-driven fashions.  Her dream is now a reality, as she makes designers’ dreams come true at the 4th Annual Her Universe Fashion Show…

D23 Expo Celebrates Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean Films

  From a deep-seated love of the original Pirates of the Caribbean attraction at Disneyland (now celebrating its 50th Anniversary) came the Pirates film empire that we know today.  For many younger guests, Captain Jack Sparrow was their first Disney pirate.  If you long for the open seas…and ye come seekin’ adventure: ye be in…

Yo Ho! Celebrating Over 50 Years of Disney Pirates at D23 Expo

How many of you love Pirates of the Caribbean?  Was your first memory of Pirates from Disneyland? Or perhaps Disney World?  For younger generations, their first Disney pirate may have been Captain Jack Sparrow from the blockbuster films.  Well, if ye come seekin’ adventure, keep a weather eye open.  There be pirates in these waters…

Ghoulishly Delightful Halloween Experiences at Tokyo Disney Resort (Part 1)

There's a chill in the air.  The leaves are changing colors.  Pumpkin spice is everywhere.... It's Halloween time again.  See how Tokyo Disney Resort celebrates Halloween from our visit to Tokyo Disneyland  last season... Americans have exported many things... and Halloween at Tokyo Disney Resort is one of them. Not traditionally celebrated in Japan, Halloween…

“Once Upon a Time” Turns the Page at D23 Expo

Today, we celebrate the release of Once Upon a Time Season 6 on digital, DVD, and Blu-Ray by sharing our article teasing Season 7 coming this fall. We were there for the UOAT panels at D23 and San Diego Comic-Con, and share them here in a two-part article.  This article was  originally featured on LaughingPlace.com on August…