Category: Joy

Mastering Time like Dr. Strange

Disney Cicerone September 18, 2021 0 Comments
Ok, confession time. I didn't always love Marvel. I used to roll my eyes when people went on and on about it, not understanding why superheroes were a thing. But one day, my husband and I decided to watch all of the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies in chronological order, and that was it. I was hooked. I know that Marvel isn't traditionally Disney, and maybe you feel the same way I used to about...

Life Lessons from Disney Photography

Disney Cicerone April 13, 2021 0 Comments
Photographing Disney as has opened my eyes to a new way of seeing the magic, and has taught me a few lessons along the way that extend far beyond taking great photos. How we view the parks and the world around us depends on more than the lens we use or the subject matter at hand. It all starts with us, and how we choose to capture what we see. Here are four lessons I've learned from...

Entering the Magic Kingdom – Words

Disney Cicerone March 22, 2021 1 Comment
Walking under the familiar arch the fade out fade in I so desperately need sights and sounds pull me forth and the curtain is lifted on yet another one of the happiest days of my life The big reveal curve around one way, and then back weaving around the steadfast mainstay who loved his brother until yes there in the distance magic in turrets and gleaming accents lifting my eyes from every sorrow...

How Disney bounding creates magic in & out of the parks

Disney Cicerone March 8, 2021 1 Comment
If you're ready to take your Disney vacations to the next level, this post is for you. Disney bounding is reimagining everyday clothes with a touch of magic to turn even the most ho-hum outfit into a statement about a character (or movie, attraction, or idea) that you love. And anyone can do it, anywhere, anytime because it is not a costume, but rather a carefully arranged fashion statement....

Why the pauses at Disney mean more now than ever

Disney Cicerone February 22, 2021 0 Comments
What if I told you the most memorable part of a Disney trip is not the E-ticket rides or magical shows? Or even (gasp!) our beloved characters? The truth is, the magic is in the pauses. I don't mean the break between busy crowds (though that does feel magical when it happens, like finding a unicorn) or the moments when you sit down for a Dole Whip with the rest of humanity in what feels like the...

Finding wonder when you need it the most

Disney Cicerone December 7, 2020 5 Comments
I'll be the first to admit, this year has left me a bit jaded. All the constant changes, the battlefield that is social media, and the challenge of re-learning how to live everyday life has taken a mental toll. So much so that when I pulled out my Christmas decorations this year, I didn't feel like putting up half of them. Even Disney is tinted with sadness as all our hopes for Disneyland...