We're Hooked on Secrets of Sulphur Springs! Preview of Each Episode Has Us On Edge & Wanting More! #secretsofsulphursprings #disneypartner #Disneychannel

We love this series!  

Secrets of Sulphur Springs, “Time Warp,” Airing Friday, 2/5 at 8pm PST on Disney Channel

Thank you Disney Channel PR for sneding this weeks Disney Date sweet treats for our viewing of Secrets of Sulphur Springs. 

Monday's aren't as long as they used to be. We rush through the day to get to our sneak peek Disney Group Date afternoon with some fantastic moms for our favorite new show Secrets of Sulphur Springs.

 Friday's episode "Time Warp" kept us on the edge of our seats. Filled with suspense, excitement, wonder and a blast from the past... we are all left hanging each week wanting more.

Get the deets on past episodes here and catch up on them too on Disney+. Even my husband started from the first episode to catch up for today's family time.

Get social with the #secretsofsulphursprings convo and follow @DisneyChannel 

Secrets Of Sulphur Springs airs of the Disney Channel Friday night 2/15 at 8 pm PST!

Update 2.12.21

We can not keep from wanting to know what's going to happen next. There is something mysterious about a few things and im trying to put my finger on how it all connects. 

We are so so hooked! Thanks for the mini pies to keep us snacking so we didn't have to bite our nails off as we anticipated what came next this week! 

Update 2.16.21

And we're not even sur how it's fair to keep us on rhe edge of our seats like this week after week! As a whole family we eagerly await the next episode and then prep to watch together. 

This week we were gifted a really nostalgic piece of tasty fun. Wow! Thank you Disney for the set from The Tremont. Let's get baking!

We love it, as a mama looking for ways to keep my family time fresh, Secrets of Sulphur Springs is a win!!!!! Even the hubs is hooked as much as the kids are! 

Updated 3.3.21

Thankful to Disney Channel for each weeks preview! Once again we sat in suspense as the Tremont shared it's secrets with us one by one.

I love how persistent both Griff and Harper are to figure out what to do and how to help Savannah. 

This Friday we will see an interesting twist to things and come face to face with a question I think we've all asked ourselves. I'll ask that question next week after Fridays episode airs.

We also had the pleasure to chat with "mom & dad" from the show. Josh and Kelly are a joy to chat with. We loved that rhey are so happy playing their roles in this mystery.

They mentioned how its important to them both to show a realistic family with issues to get through and goals to meet together but that it isn't always cake and ice cream but hard work.

We are really enjoying this great show each week. It's a family show for family time and we all could use a few moments to slow down appreciate one another with hot cocoa and a mystery! 

Thanks Disney! We also really loved making oir hot cocoa bombs into hot chocolate for the show. Love the Easter eggs too.. those are hints that writers put in or show off or drop to those who pick up on them!

Updated 3.12.21

It's that time again... our favorite day of rhe week. Friyay!! 

Each week we have enjoyed the magical moments of opening our surprises that tie in to Sulphur Springs time after time.. see what I  did there. Hehe. 

This week we loved the nostalgic feeling when opening the caboodles cart all. I had one that my 13yo now uses and now I have a new one to sport twinning with her & of course to keep all my make up and face essential go to things handy.

Inside a special radio, like the one we see in each episode, that takes Harper, Griffin and Savannah back and forth time traveling. So cool!

This week in the season finale we are really shocked with some eerie and emotional developments within the show. I mean by now we're totally invested and feel like we know rhe qctos and characters so our suspense feels elevated!

We hope you tune in and watch the season finale of The Secrets of Sulphur Springs too, tonight at 8pm on Disney Channel. 

We are really grateful and have enjoyed rhe opportunity to chat with the show’s stars. Some very talented kids they are... Elle Graham (Savannah), Preston Oliver (Griffin) and Kyliegh Curran (Harper) bring us to rhe edge of our seats each week and we're going to miss seeing them each week!

More next week.... well not this time but it's been fun hasn't it!! 

We're Hooked!! Secrets of Sulphur Springs on Disney Channel is a Family Favorite for Friday Nights #secretsofsulphursprings

Spooky, Suspenseful, Surprises.. Secrets of Sulphur Springs has all of that and so much more!

Have you seen Secrets of Sulphur Springs on Disney Channel? We are totally hooked on this show.

Airing Friday nights on Disney Channel the show is perfect for families. I would suggest age 9 and up for viewing just bevaue there are some suspenseful moments. But my kiddos love that!

Since the show is on episode 5 (to be aired on Friday the 29th you may want to catch up on line with Disney+ like we did. 

Thanks to Disney Channel for giving us a preview to this Friday's episode. So so good!!!!

We also loved the cupcakes sent over that were perfect to snack on for our family time. Thanks a bunch Disney!

We are all loving this fun show filled with anticipation that leaves us wanting more each time an episode ends.

More deets on the show...

"Secrets of Sulphur Springs” is a time-travel mystery series for kids & families. 

Set in the fictional Louisiana town of Sulphur Springs, the series follows 12-year-old Griffin Campbell (Preston Oliver, "Chicago Fire") whose world has been upended by his father, Ben (Josh Braaten, "American Horror Story"). Ben has moved the family from Chicago to take ownership of an abandoned hotel property, The Tremont. The Campbell family, which also includes Griffin's mother, Sarah (Kelly Frye, "Criminal Minds"), and his younger twin siblings, Wyatt (Landon Gordon, "Coop & Cami Ask the World") and Zoey (Madeleine McGraw, "Outcast"), moves into The Tremont in hopes of restoring it to the lively vacation destination it once was. On his first day at his new school, Griffin hears rumors that the hotel is haunted by the ghost of Savannah (Elle Graham, "Swamp Thing"), a girl who disappeared decades ago. He soon meets and befriends Harper (Kyliegh Curran, "Doctor Sleep"), a thrill-seeking classmate, and soon they discover a secret portal that allows them to travel back in time and uncover clues about the town mystery.

Episode 5, "Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Time" airs Friday on the Disney Channel 8pm. We will be re watching it!

Until next week.... keep up the suspense & enjoy the surprises!

See the full trailer here 

THE SPOOKY SEASON HAS ARRIVED WITH D23 HALLOWEEN HULLABALOO #D23 #DisneyNews

Hot off the D23 Disney News press...

THE SPOOKY SEASON HAS ARRIVED WITH D23 HALLOWEEN HULLABALOO

DISNEY’S OFFICIAL FAN CLUB IS CELEBRATING WITH ITS FIRST-EVER VIRTUAL D23 HALLOWEEN MOUSEQUERADE CONTEST, FEATURING CELEBRITY JUDGES ASHLEY ECKSTEIN AND YVETTE NICOLE BROWN

INCREDIBLE NEW CONTENT, A SCARY GOOD SWEEPSTAKES, AND EXCLUSIVE COLLECTIBLES ROUND OUT THE FESTIVITIES

It’s the most “wicked-ful” time of the year, and D23: The Official Disney Fan Club is celebrating the season with D23 Halloween Hullabaloo. From its first-ever D23 Halloween Mousequerade Contest and incredible new content to a weekly sweepstakes and exclusive collectibles, Disney fans will be able to enjoy lots of treats this fall—with maybe a trick or two thrown in—including:

D23 Halloween Mousequerade Contest: Grab your needle and thread for D23’s first-ever virtual costume contest during which creative contestants will be competing for fantastic prizes in front of celebrity judges Ashley Eckstein and Yvette Nicole Brown. And the category is… “All Things Disney.” Costumes should be inspired by the fantastic worlds of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars, from movies and TV to Disney Parks attractions and other Disney properties. The Grand Prize winner will receive a $500 Disney Gift Card—and the ghoulish delight of victory! The festivities will be streamed on October 31 on D23.com, as well as D23’s Facebook and YouTube channels. For more information, visit D23.com/Mousequerade.

D23 Halloween Hullabaloo Sweepstakes: What better way to skele-brate the season than with a ghoulishly good sweepstakes? This October, D23 Members can enter for a chance to win a bubbling bundle of prizes from our cauldron. Don’t lose your head, because each week you get a new chance to enter.

Limited-Edition Pins: On September 28 at shopDisney.com, D23 Gold and Gold Family Members will have the exclusive opportunity to purchase two collectible pins designed by artist Kevin Kidney. These pins, one of the Haunted Mansion’s Hatbox Ghost and the other of Tinker Bell dressed in a wildly witchy costume, are each presented in a limited edition of 1,750.

Holiday Magic at the Disney Parks – D23 Book Launch Party: D23 Gold and Gold Family Members are invited to celebrate the launch of this new book by Disney Editions, as we look at the “spine-tingling half” of the book that pulls back the curtain on that magical combination of Disney and Halloween around the world!

D23 Halloween Hullabaloo Disney+ Picks: For the first four weeks of October, be on the lookout for a new short-form video series featuring our friends from all around Disney who will be sharing some of their favorite films found on Disney+, including behind-the-scenes tidbits to enhance the frighteningly fun experience!

D23 Halloween Mousequerade Costume Contest open to 50 US/DC; D23 Members; 18+. 

Photo entry begins at 12 AM PT on 9/17/20 and ends at 11:59 PM PT on 10/1/20. 

If selected as a Semi-Finalist, video entry begins at 9 AM PT on 10/13/20 and ends at 9 AM PT on 10/20/20. 

Void where prohibited. Rules/odds: https://d23.com/mousequerade-official-rules/.

More details on all of these things and more are available at D23.com.

I'm following these hashtags for updates...

#halloween2020 #masquerade

#d23 #disney #disneynews #disneyupdates

Big City Greens - A Must Watch Hilarious Family Friendly Show - PLUS New Musical Holiday Show Airing on Dec 7th!

Cricket and Tilly crack us up! Do you know who these two are?! 

Watch Big City Greens on Disney Channel and Disney Now to find out. You will be hooked.

We were able to see a sneak peek of the super secret Musical Holiday Episode of Big City Greens!

Thank you Disney Channel for the invite to see the Holiday Musical special airing December 7th. All opinions are our own.

Have you seen the show? It's quirky and funny for all ages. I love it, my 12 yo loves it and my 7.5 yo loves it.... winning!

A simple family in the big city surrounded by time moving forward & fast.

The creators also wrote Gravity Falls, another favorite of ours. Shane and Chris Houghton are comedy and the y are brothers. Double the funny in that house growing up I am sure.

We had a lot of fun chatting with them both & learning about drawing the characters & voice over recording as they do some of the voices themselves! 

Mikey & Arianna loved it & can't wait to see it air! 

Honestly, I can't wait to watch it with my family too.. guys it's cute & funny!

Get social with the show too using #BigCityGreens #DisneyChannel .

Mickey Mouse Mixed Up Adventures New Series on Disney Channel for Disney Junior and on DisneyNow #MickeyMouseAdventures

Hot Dog! There is a New Mixed Up Adventure Headed Your Way With Mickey & Friends

 

Thank you Disney Channel for having us out to preview Mickey Mouse Mixed Up Adventures. All opinions are my own.

 



 

We had an amazing morning previewing the new Disney Channel show... Mickey's Mixed Up Adventures!

 

We started out the morning with a preview of the new show in the screening theater.

 



 

Mikey thought it was so very cool. He was right.

 



 

 

After the screening we were treated to a pixie dust filled lunch spread, perfect for the kids and adults.

 

 

The amazing Disney team had coloring pages set out, activities to play and something to eat.. I mean how kid friendly is all of that?! Thank you!

 





 

The new show Mickey Mouse Mixed Up Adventures is wonderful... an updated version of what my 12 year old used to watch when she was my son's age.

 

We loved it & had a hot dog adventure.... the best part is that Mickey turns a mix up of what seems to be a mess into something magical with a positive twist!

 

My son's favorite things about it all....

 

* Mickey is still solving problems & making friends smile.

* The mixed up mess made for a fun way to make it all right. 

* It was very funny, so, so funny.

* The Hot Dog dance and song is back & better than ever.

 

 

Sing along with us... Exclusive link!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0AYFetL3P4&feature=youtu.be

Mickey's Mixed Up Adventures is so cool!

 

Catch this new Series on Disney Channel & DisneyNow starting Monday the 14th!

 

Don't forget to get social with the fun too using #MickeyMouseAdventures and #MickeyMouseMixedUpAdventures

ChEARs friends!

 



 

Disney Bedtime Phone Call with Disney Bedtime Hotline #disneymoms

Calling all Disney fans....

 

The “Disney Bedtime Hotline” is back & guests can call it anytime from now until September 30, 2019.

 

Oh boy!!

 

Just call 1-877-7-MICKEY or 1-877-764-2539 & you can listen to a special bedtime message from one ... just follow instructions to choose!

 

Mickey Mouse
Woody
Anna and Elsa
Jasmine
Yoda
Spider-Man

 

Happy calling....

 

 

#disneybedtime #disneymoms #disneysmc #DISNEYFAMILY #bedtimecall #disneymagic #disneybedtimehotline

The Little Mermaid 30th Anniversary Celebration with an at Home Movie Night In #TheLittleMermaid

Look at this stuff isn't it neat....

 

The little Mermaid is celebrating 30 years with a treasure of a treat!

 

We all know the classic tale of The Little Mermaid and the fun sing-alongs it inspires and we cant ever stop singing them.

 

Thank you to Disney for the surprise treasures to help us celebrate at home. We love The Little Mermaid and all our thoughts are our own.

 

 



 

From the time I was a little girl watching The Little Mermaid with my family to the present day sharing my favorite Disney Princess movie with my own kids, this timeless classic has been part of our lives for 30 years.

 

A funny, touching, family oriented flick with a bunch of sing a long catchy tunes to keep you hooked.

 

What I LOVE... My son and daughter watch The Little Mermaid together since Disney brings out the magic moments event for brother and sister who are 4.5 years apart.

 

Home from Science camp to a surprise!!!! Yay!

  

It's a fin of a whirlwind tale if we've ever seen one before.. have you seen The Little Mermaid?!

 

 

The digital release and signature bluray collection release is coming our way...

 

Here is the back story from 1989 and some history on the Disney Classic...

Marvel Super Hero Adventures Series - You Can Watch NOW! #DisneyMarvel #MarvelSuperHeroAdventures

Have You Heard About Marvel Super Hero Adventures?

Disney and Marvel, two of our favorites, collaborate to bring us awesome adventures in family - friendly entertainment.

All Opinions are my own based on our own experiences.

Marvel Super Hero Adventures

Never heard of this series? It's okay neither had I until a few days ago. Though, I am a little bummed I didn't know about the episodes sooner!

MARVEL SUPER HERO ADVENTURES is a new series of super cute preschool shorts titled “Marvel Super Hero Adventures” available on YouTube, DisneyNOW App and seen on Disney Channel between scheduled programs.

In line with this video series are age-appropriate chapter books and Playschool Toys by HASBRO

 



These days it's so easy to watch anywhere at any time. I love it.

With Disney Now https://disneynow.go.com we can watch all the kid safe programming we want.

I can even walk away and start dinner feeling comfortable knowing there will not be anything inappropriate popping up.

Last night while my older one was at soccer I sat down with my younger kiddo to catch a little bit of Marvel Super Hero Adventures and see what it's all about.

We loved it. For me anything that is kid friendly and relatable in real life is a win. It's great to see how the kids can gain courage, confidence and knowledge of basically how to be good and helpful to others and to oneself.

There is a hero in all of us.

 

 

 

My son who is on the Autism spectrum relatea to courage and confidence directly but its nice to see that others will take from the series something good for themselves and as well.

Check it out on YouTube too here https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IawHF7vR0IA

Check out the videos for this show on DisneyNow App https://t.co/Am222YzzJ7 

But wait!! For being an awesome reader I've got a special Disney magical treat for you.

This a BONUS video that is unlisted! Only people with this link can see it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9Zz-03yzHA&feature=youtu.be


We are officially Marvel shorts fans and cant wait to check out the comic books too. Talk about edufun!

Enjoy!! Let me know what you think of the series too.

D23 - All Sorts of Disney Updates! #Disney #D23

D23 Brings Big News - Are you A Member?

 

Hot off the D23 Disney News Press....

 

A PRACTICALLY PERFECT ISSUE OF DISNEY TWENTY-THREECELEBRATES MARY POPPINS RETURNS DIRECTOR ROB MARSHALL AND STARS EMILY BLUNT AND LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA TAKE US INSIDE THE NEXT CHAPTER OF THE BELOVED NANNY’S STORY

 

PLUS, THE STARS OF RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET, NEW DETAILS ONMICKEY & MINNIE’S RUNAWAY RAILWAY COMING NEXT YEAR TO DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS, AND ALL THE ENCHANTMENT OFKINGDOM HEARTS III

D23 brings us the most up to date news on all things Disney all year long. In Their latest update you can read all about the newest moments that will greet us in the next few months at the box office and in the parks.

 

 

Updates and News to Share

The world’s most beloved nanny will fly back into our lives when Mary Poppins Returns lands in theaters this December, and D23: The Official Disney Fan Club gives readers an early look at the next chapter in the lives of Mary and the Banks family.Disney twenty-three was on the London set of the Rob Marshall-helmed movie musical and spoke exclusively with the director as well as the film’s stars, Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Plus, readers will get a look at Practically Poppins in Every Way, a stunning new book that chronicles the character on the page, in song, on the big screen, and on Broadway.

And before Poppins returns, another Disney favorite is returning, when Ralph Breaks the Internet hits screens this Thanksgiving. Directors Rich Moore and Phil Johnston and Vanellope herself, Sarah Silverman, guide us through the excitement Wreck-It Ralph will face in the wacky and wild World Wide Web. And the back cover of the new issue features an exclusive image created for D23 of the duo (lovingly) wrecking the Disney twenty-three logo.

The first Mickey Mouse-themed ride-through attraction is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios next year, and the Imagineers behind Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway offer up exciting new details about the exhilarating exploits that will await guests (and the beloved pair) when they climb aboard this thrilling attraction. Plus, the creative minds behind the video game Kingdom Hearts III reveal what’s to come from the latest installment of the epic adventure, which opens up the worlds of Pixar and Frozen in spectacular ways.

Family Volunteer Day Ideas & Details On How You Can Participate Too

Family Volunteer Day is on November 17th!

 

There is so much going on during this time of year. I feel like between sports, school, girl scouts and life, Fall just runs into winter and before we know it the Holidays are upon us.

 

The holidays always get me thinking of what more we as a family can do to give back and volunteer our time with efforts to grow our hearts.

 

It is very important to my family to volunteer where we can and teach our kids that giving back doesn't have to come with a large monetary value but volunteering time where needed is just as much of an impact.

 

This year we are learning more about Family Volunteer Day with the help of an amazing organization called GenerationOn.

 

Did you know that every year, GenerationOn hosts Family Volunteer Day, a global day of service that celebrates the power of families who work together to support their communities?!

 

It's okay I didn't either... but the more I read up on and look into it, I am seeing that it's a great opportunity to teach and do some volunteering.

 

PC GenerationOn

 

 

A Day Of Service On Any Day

 

I find that locally it is hard for us to find stand alone locations that are asking for volunteers that will also accept children under 13yo to do the volunteering.

 

We attend a few local give back volunteer locations here in Orange County as often as we can but because it is not always easy to make that happen due to age, we also think of many DIY giveback opportunities.

 

As a family we love to volunteer our time to the school, to girl scouts, events, beach clean up, back pack drives, animal shelters, food banks and more.

 

It's the little things like gathering clothes to donate, hanging red ribbons pre red ribbon week, gardening at the school over summer when not many are around, picking up trash at the beach, organizing pet need drives and education on adopting.... there are so many ways you can be involved with volunteering as a family locally.

 

 

Details about Family Volunteer Day with GenerationOn

 

Powered by GenerationOn, the youth division of Points of Light and sponsored by The Walt Disney Company, it's a great way to be inspired by the power of helping others.

 

It’s an amazing day to bring your family together and make your mark on the world. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!

 

 

How To Get Involved

 

* Pledge to participate or share your family volunteer story and get more info here .

 

* Get social and spread the word to get others excited too with #FamilyVolunteerDay

 

* Check out local opportunities by zip code or keyword that will be available for volunteering. I have checked our local zip and see a lot of volunteering that is age appropriate to under 13!! Yay.

 

* Create your own DIY volunteer project. It could be beach clean up, park clean up, painting a local fence that needs it, helping at a school event, checking in with your local girl scouts to see how they may need help with their projects. So many fin ideas to volunteer together!

 

Here are some amazing and super family friendly ideas on GenerationOn YouTube.

 

Don't forget to share your moments with #FamilyVolunteerDay , #Disney and tag @GenerationOn too!

 

We can not wait to volunteer and make our mark on Novemebr 17th....

Disney Channel Brings Surprises & Inspiration in their Fall Line-up!

A Magical first time visit to the Disney Studios in Burbank seeing some previews of what's to come on Disney Channel this fall!

 

Thanks to Disney Channel PR & Kristin for a morning on the Walt Disney Animation Lot we will never forget.

 



 

All opinions are my own, well and my daughters, we are grateful to have been invited & loved the previews.

 

Zoe and I have Disney Channel show marathons. It's hard to keep up with Girl Scouts, Soccer and of course school but we have mom daugjter date nights in home for just this!

 

We get connected to the shows we love and we sure do love the Disney Channel Fall Line up... we have our favorites so this was such a special treat. We may have cried a little at some Andi Mack cliffhangers, laughed a lot and felt the pixie dust today with my girl!

 

 

We have got the full scoop and some hints to some surprises this week...

 

Andi Mack - New Andi Mack was our highlight. Watch tonight as the new season picks up where last season left off but it will definitely leave you wanting more next week. Can't wait to watch it again tonight after soccer. Monday's at 8pm. I don't even want to say too much besides you have to see what happens next...

 



 

Ravens Home - Of course my girl (I swear right lol) Raven-Symone cracks me up... now she and her costars hab e my daughter laughing too. When I told my kiddo about the history of watching Raven when I was young and now having kids I can still relate to her.. we made the connection of Disney Channel greats together. Go girl go! Have you seen Ravens Home? It's a really funny show with a lot of reality day to day life in it. Love it. New surprises to watch out for Thursday Oct. 11th

 

 

Coop and Cami - New to the line up Coop and Cami is super cute and comedic. I mean what isn't funny about a great game of "would you rather"... I know right! The kids will love it, the parents will relate and everyone laughs! Check it out.

 

 

 

There will also be a sweet surprise that is motivational, inspirational and of course empowering! I can't say too much but look out tonight for a special peek later this evening too.. you will know what I mean!!

It's one you will want to jam to and love... it will be LEGENDARY!

 



 

 

Generations of  love for the Mouse House...

 

In our home we grew up on Disney Channel and now my kids love it too. My 11yo had the most pixie dust filled time on the Disney Lot meeting some of her favorite Disney stars.

 

My Zoe has always had dreams to become a Disney Kid and one day make the Mickey ears on T.V. so it was a mamas dream to see her mingle with the sweet kids. Since she wants to interview kids too this was a great opportunity to ask a few questions.

 



 

Her favorite question & answer... to Sofia from Andi Mack. Question.. When did you start dancing and sports? Answer.. when she was nine. A simple connection to bring kids together... chatting!! Loved that moment for Zoe so much.

 

 

More to come...

 

Fun tip.. follow along on social media too.. you can get all the latest news, updates and more deets on surprises on line too!

 

Hint hint.. here are the hashtags to keep up with too...

#AndiMack  #RavensHomeRemix  #CoopandCami

 

Okay so who else is excited to see what Disney Channel has lined up for fall!?

 

As always we want to help Disney spread love and hope you too #ChooseKindness !

Don't forget it all starts tonight!!

CHOC Walk - The Main Event! Still Time to Donate...

CHOC Walk 2018 - Rocki'N Success!

 

The 2018 CHOC Walk kicked off bright and early just a week ago today and it was just magical!

 

Last Sunday 5am... the rush one gets seeing all the other teams and families gather is joyful! Check out our ambassador family - Justin's Helpers all smiles and inspirational!

 



 

I am always so blown away by the smiles of faith, love and hope that shine bright the entire walk for something we can all relate to in one way or another.

 



 

Celebrating and or supporting CHOC means so much to our family. We are always grateful to walk with the over 12k walkers raising over 2 million dollars!!

 

Just look at that crowd....

September Programming at Disney’s El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood... Perfect for a Family Day

Throw Back Movie Month at El Capitan!

 

Throwback Month is August 30 to September 23 and we are super excited!

 

Hey there, Hi there, Ho there..... So what's it all about?!

 

Hot off the press...

 

"The El Capitan Theatre hosts special engagement of Disney classic motion pictures!"

 

I love that the Cast members voted and selected their favorite Throwback movies to show in the theater for all of us.

 

Another bonus is the Special Throwback Month pricing!! Jusy $10 for all ages; includes reserved seat, small popcorn and small drink*

 

Here is the line up...

Top 5 Reaseons We Stay At Grand Legacy At The Park Hotel in Anaheim

Happy Summer Planning!!

Ready for our Staycation Favorites on Grand Legacy At The Park - Hotel Next to Disneyland Resort?!

 

I've written about how much we enjoy staying and playing at our favorite local Anaheim Hotel, Grand Legacy At The Park many times... we really so enjoy it!

 

 

But.. this time I am just summing up our most favorite things about why we stay and enjoy it... feet away from Disneyland!

 

* Walking distance to parks.. and by walking I mean under 5 mins if you get stuck at the crossing light to main security check in! Check out one of my videos of the easy walk to the main gates here.

 

* Heated pool. Sometimes the kids skip the day pool play and want to swim at night while watching fireworks.



It's heated so that is totally possible at night and we all love it's relaxing atmosphere.

Splitsville at Downtown Disney District #Rollinrockout & So Much More! #Splitsville

Splitsville... Newest Hot Spot at the Downtown Disney District!

 We love Splitsville Anaheim!! Now Open at the Downtown Disney District...

 



 

From family friendly entertainment, bowling, live music, the welcoming feeling to cheer and get loud, to the fantastic menu on hand with everything made fresh daily... Splitsville gets a high four from us!

 





 

Oh a high four is what us major Disney fans say since it's kinda Mickey's thing! Really it's a thing!

 

Here are some of the highlights of our visit and a huge thank you to Splittsville for having our family out. We really did enjoy our fmaily time!

 

With so much space it is easy to feel like you have the place to yourself. There are 20 lanes indoor but broken down to semi private areas for private feel. Pretty cool layout to achieve that!

 

 



 

Each lane fits 8 and you don't have to bowl to eat there! Awesome. So take a break from the parks for a bite or refreshing drink at the bar and head back on in.

 



 

Hot tip.. if you purchase the bowling pin souvineer drink, you can refill it and return to refill it again and again!

Cigna Great Race Recap Supporting Disneyland Half - Run Disney!

Cigna Run Together Meet Up!

 

Huge shout out and thank you to Cigna for having me out this year for the Cigna Social Great Race. I love that Cigna supports the Disneyland Half Marathon and more.

 

 



 

It is important to my family to stay fit, eat healthy and live well. I am so happy that I was able to participate in the Cigna Healthy Coaches fun time inside Disney's California Adventure!

 

There were so many inspirational stories from everyday people that made one step in the right direction to make a change towards a healthier lifestyle and some that are a recovery from an injury.

 

What ever the case may be Cigna has been there to help see their successful goals hit all the way through.

 



 

One inspirational story that stuck out to me was that of Mindy Huggins-Collins, a Cigna Disability Customer, who participates in the Disneyland 5K!

 

Here is her inspirational teamwork towards recovery story...

 

"For 20 years, Mindy Huggins-Collins, 60 years old and resident of Lancaster, Ohio, found her first love in exercise and healthy living. Inspired by her mom, she maintained a weight-training regime that kick-started everyday that made her feel good about herself and provided an athletic high to tackle the day.

 

For someone who works at a home improvement store, Mindy’s strength and positive attitude were important assets. Then, in January 2015, a car accident sent her health down an unexpected path – at least, for a little while. At first, she didn’t realize she had an injury. Mindy felt the pain in her back growing worse. She went to a chiropractor, but found no relief. Ultimately, she met with a surgeon, who found a herniation that would require surgery. Not wanting to sideline her job, she felt she could manage the pain and keep going. Of course, a physical job like hers only brought more pain. By January 2017, she had enough. “ I couldn’t exercise like I once did,” Mindy recalled. “The physical demands of my job became more difficult and it felt like I had to fight with myself just to get up every morning. I wasn’t ‘Mindy’ anymore and that had to change.” After surgery, Mindy’s body needed three months of physical therapy. Near the end of that period in May 2017, Jamie Wiltrout, her Cigna vocational coach, called to offer assistance with getting Mindy what she needed to help her return to work. Every customer’s needs are different and Mindy needed a training program to rebuild her strength as well as help managing the process to return to work with her employer.

 

One of the training programs Jamie offered was the Cigna customer referral program with Achilles International, anon-profit organization dedicated to helping people with disabilities participate in athletic events. Cigna partners with organizations like Achilles International to help our customers achieve their health and return to work goals by providing: access to additional rehabilitation resources including ergonomic office equipment, software, education and accommodations to help customers stay safe and be productive at work, encouragement and support, resume review and job placement assistance. The Cigna Customer Referral Program with Achilles International demonstrates Cigna’s promise to partner with customers “Together, All the Way” along their unique health journey. When injury or illness occurs, Cigna helps them get back on track to achieve their goals. “When Jamie called and shared with me all of resources available to me to help with my return, I just could hardly believe it,” said Mindy. “I wanted to be who I was and back to the life I was used to living. I want to be whole again.” With Jamie’s encouragement and the assistance of a personal trainer to build Mindy’s strength and stamina, Mindy started part time in June 2017 and now on the road to full time in the fall. As a special recognition of Mindy’s hard work recovering, Cigna offered her the opportunity to participate in the Disneyland 5K on Friday, September 1.“I’m excited to show what I can do,” said Mindy. “If I can inspire someone else by finishing this race, I would tell them they can do anything.” “For Cigna customers, participating in a race represents a healthy milestone on the road to recovery, but also independence,” said Jamie. Cigna believes that, as you gain physical strength, you'll also build confidence, which can positively affect all areas of your life, including your work performance.” “Cigna helps people get their life back. I’m back to my workout routine at 4am and my coworkers can hardly keep up with me. I’m 60 years old going on 40 again!,” said Mindy. “A couple more months and I’ll be all the way back.100% Mindy.”

 

WOW! I am just amazed at the teamwork that Cigna and Mindy worked so hard on for her recovery. Just look at her now...

 

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Knowing that our social support goes a long way for others to catch a glimpse into the attention and care that Cigna provides is so meaningful to me.

 

It was such a Magical opportunity to support Cigna and all the Disneyland Half Runners with our Great Race Scavenger Hunt.

 

 

Here are some of the fun challenges and teamwork games that had to be played and accomplished to get our teamwork working at it's best.

 

 

The Cigna Great Race was so much entertaining and I am sure that we had a few people laughing with chEARful fun while we ran around DCA!

 

 

There were challenges that led to gather teams together to play games to complete tasks too!

 

 

Solving riddles and puzzles to get to a question to get to an answer... seriously such a great time with new friends!

 

 

Hey there, Stop for some Lunges with Buzz.. why not!

 

 

Everyone did a great job and a lot of magical efforts were given by each team... but in the end.. it was Team Daisy for the WIN!

 

Who knew that educating ourselves on marathon's, fitness, wellness, health, running and more would turn into an amazingly great day... I DID... It's Cigna and Disney!!

 

 

 

 Are you interested in the Cigna Disneyland Half or other Run Disney events?! Get all the deets here on how you too can participate in the healthy fun!

Get ready to R-U-N !



 

 

 

 Well.... it was a wonderful day filled with a lot of health tips, new friends and a Magical stroll (or Run hehe) through Disney's California Adventure!

Can not wait until the next Cigna Disney Run event... until then.. "this sign dang near sign says it all, as Mater would say, Ha!
Penny