Posts Tagged ‘Mickey Mouse’

A peek at Disney Pins, Vinylmation leading up to 40th anniversary of Disney World

I’ve had more than my usual allotment of Disney trading lately. Generally, I’m bewildered by all the options – but I also know if I were to start serious collection of pins and Vinylmation figures, it would hurt my bottom line. Last week I attended the Disney Pins Celebration at Epcot...

August 31st, 2010 | Dewayne Bevil, Featured, Merchandise, Pictures | Read More

Star sighting: Miss Florida, other Miss America contestants at Magic Kingdom

Jaclyn Raulerson — a.k.a. Miss Florida 2010 — visits with Mickey Mouse at the Magic Kingdom on Friday. Raulerson and all the other contestants for Miss America 2011 spent the day at Walt Disney World. The pageant will be in Las Vegas on Jan. 15, 2011. Raulerson, 20, is a UCF student...

August 27th, 2010 | Celebrities, Dewayne Bevil, Pictures | Read More

Motherhood Maternity launches line of Disney apparel, plush toys

(Motherhood Maternity photo) Beginning today, mothers-to-be can choose from a new collection of Disney apparel available at Motherhood Maternity. The line features Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Winnie the Pooh. The initial pieces include T-shirts and sleepwear for mama and onesies and stuffed animals...

August 12th, 2010 | A Mom and The Mouse, Featured, Kristin Ford | Read More

Star sighting: Miami Heat’s Dwyane Wade at ESPN Wide World of Sports

NBA star Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat compared athletic wear with Mickey Mouse at ESPN Wide World of Sports this weekend. Disney World gave the player a trio of basketballs that formed the trademark shape of Mickey’s head. (Photo by Todd Anderson/Walt Disney Co.)

July 12th, 2010 | Celebrities, Dewayne Bevil, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Pictures | Read More

How do you keep the magic of Disney characters alive for your kids?

(Kristin Ford/Orlando Sentinel) Lately, my son has been asking more and more questions about the Disney characters. I really want him to believe in the magic for as long as possible. But I realize with his turning 8 this year, our time is limited. He will figure it out, or he will decide to believe one...

May 25th, 2010 | A Mom and The Mouse, Featured, Kristin Ford | Read More

D Street: Grand opening features Vinylmation mania, breakdancing Mickey, painting spree

D Street, the new merchandise store at Downtown Disney, celebrated its grand opening this morning. There was, of course, a Disney Moment (trademark pending) beforehand, including pyrotechnics, the world’s fastest painter and breakdancing Mickey Mouse. That’s a lot of stimulation before lunchtime. Inside,...

April 16th, 2010 | Dewayne Bevil, Featured, News, Things to do | Read More

Mickey Mouse, Disney pals travel to UCF Arena for interactive show

Disney Live! Rockin’ Road Show is making a stop at the University of Central Florida Arena next week. If your children love the Disney characters, this interactive show is sure to put smiles on their faces. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy are on a crazy road trip to find the best...

March 9th, 2010 | A Mom and The Mouse, Kristin Ford | Read More

Pick your favorite ‘Mickey Mouse Clubhouse’ pal this week

Viewers can vote this week for their favorite friend on Disney Channel’s Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, and the winner will be revealed in a themed marathon from 6 to 10 a.m. ET/PT Saturday (Feb. 21) The marathon finishes with a new episode, “Mickey’s Big Surprise,” in which Mickey surprises...

February 16th, 2010 | A Mom and The Mouse, Kristin Ford | Read More

Picture it: Joe Jonas, Demi Lovato, Mary J. Blige, more at Disney World events

Star sightings aglore over the past few days at Walt Disney World. Singers Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato helped plant seedlings during Disney Parks’ “Celebrating Family Volunteers” event at Epcot on Thursday. The duo sang a couple of songs during the evening portion of the event. (Photo...

February 15th, 2010 | Celebrities, Dewayne Bevil, Pictures | Read More

Characters count: Disney World meet-and-greets make memories

We braved the crowds and the cold at the Magic Kingdom on Saturday — you know it’s crowded when there are lines for the Swiss Family Treehouse and the Tomorrowland Transit Authority — and ended up having several fun character experiences. Entering the park, we caught the new Muppets pre-parade...

February 15th, 2010 | A Mom and The Mouse, Featured, Kristin Ford | Read More