The final couple of days was just about having fun with Mr J in the parks. We arranged two Character meals at Cape May Cafe and Crystal Palace because he had still not turned three yet and it was most like the last trip where he would eat free. We also did it [...]
Party Time
Mary Connor2017-10-26T15:10:16-05:00Towards the end of this trip we were all about just having fun. We also had a chance to meet up with my Aunt and Uncle for lunch at Sanaa at the Animal Kingdom Lodge. They had also been here running the Wine and Dine Half Marathon. That same evening we headed to [...]
Young at Heart
Mary Connor2017-10-26T11:57:24-05:00One of my favorite projects is a poster print I did recently (which I still have yet to get printed….) showcasing pictures of Fred & me throughout our various Disney trips. I love that it showcases all the “young at heart” moments we have at Disney! Kit Used: Unknown [...]
Hanging With Mom
Mary Connor2017-10-26T11:40:39-05:00One of the luxuries of my husband being a Disney travel agent is that their annual conferences are held at Walt Disney World or at another Disney property. That means I get to go as a spouse and relax while he is in meetings all day. On this trip I got the chance [...]
First Haircut
Mary Connor2017-10-26T10:21:40-05:00This page is one of those memorable childhood memories – the first hair cut. It took Mr J over 2 years to finally have enough hair to cut and we purposely waited for our Disney trip so we could have it at Harmony Barber Shop in the Magic Kingdom. It was magical. The [...]
Warm Hugs
Mary Connor2017-10-26T10:10:05-05:00We are back at Disney World today with some more miscellaneous photo pages. This page has many photos of Mr J post first hair cut at Crystal Palace on Main Street USA in the Magic Kingdom hamming it up for the characters. He actually was lucky enough to be asked by Winnie the [...]
Under the Sea
Mary Connor2017-10-26T08:46:18-05:00Here’s a layout I made about Ariel using the free template I mentioned above available on Scrap Stacks. It highlights the Under the Sea - Journey of the Little Mermaid in Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom. Kit Used: Free Template from Scrap Stacks Software: Adobe Photoshop
Fun in the Magic Kingdom
Mary Connor2017-10-26T08:39:27-05:00After Thanksgiving in Epcot we took the time to play in the Magic Kingdom. Some of the fun things we got to experience: Taking photos of the boys on Astro Orbitor. I have a fear of this ride and was thrilled when a cast member told me I could go up and just [...]
Castle Pocket Page
Mary Connor2017-10-26T08:33:05-05:00Great layout using pocket pages to make a huge title page for your album. This one is just a full page of cards that make up a full image of Cinderella Castle in teh Magic Kingdom. Kit Used: Unknown
First Sight
Mary Connor2017-10-26T08:27:10-05:00My favorite traditional page? It’s currently this one about my 4 year old’s first glimpse of the Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom from atop Dad’s shoulders. Kit Used: Unknown
Cinderella Castle
Mary Connor2017-10-26T08:24:09-05:00Disney photos are usually full of bright colors and can be a little busier with all the background, etc, so I try extra hard to make sure the focus is on my photos and they don’t get overwhelmed on the page. This is evident on this page where Cinderella Castle in the Magic [...]
Character Meets
Mary Connor2017-10-26T08:10:48-05:00These page layouts come from some miscellaneous photos we took during our 2013 family vacation. As you can see they have a lot of characters… Our family tradition is to visit the Crystal Palace on each trip. We get that early morning breakfast and it is how we know we are really on [...]
Holiday Festivities
Mary Connor2017-10-25T16:23:57-05:00The holidays at Disney World are so much fun. There are so many things to do and here you see some of the high points. Wandering the World Showcase in Epcot to see the decorations and hear the story tellers. Getting in a Mickey's Holiday Party in the Magic Kingdom. Seeing the Candlelight [...]
runDisney Boys Weekend
Mary Connor2017-10-25T16:14:33-05:00This two page spread is a bit of a mash up of three trips. Two were ones that my husband took to Disneyland. One was for Off to Neverland Travel business and the other was for the runDisney Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend. The other trip was a boys weekend for the runDisney Tower [...]
Vroom Vroom
Mary Connor2017-10-25T15:40:06-05:00No parent is ready for their child to take the wheel but if it is one of the Tomorrowland Speedway cars in the Magic Kingdom it may not be so bad (except the whip lash from hitting side to side). Kit Used: Unknown
Princess for a Day
Mary Connor2017-10-25T15:36:28-05:00Girls love Disney princesses. So in 2011, we decided to splurge and take them to lunch at Cinderella’s Royal Table. My mom, our own personal Fairy Godmother, made sure their hair was just right for meeting “royalty” and we headed to Cinderella’s Castle. As each and every princess made their way to our [...]
Time with Grandpa
Mary Connor2017-10-25T15:33:53-05:00Special memories are always created at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Some of the best memories are those when little ones go for the first time or multiple generations of the same family are there. Watching Grandpa with his grand kids warms any heart. Kit Used: See an Elephant Fly Digital Kit [...]
RunDisney Boys Weekend
Mary Connor2017-10-21T18:53:53-05:00This page spread is from Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend in 2013. My husband was supposed to run but an injury stopped him. But he did not let it stop him from going. Instead he registered Little Man for a runDisney Kids Race and off they went for a boys weekend. Little Man [...]
Spooky
Mary Connor2017-10-19T17:42:54-05:00Halloween can be spooky and so much fun. Especially at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party in the Magic Kingdom. Don't forget to go to the Haunted Mansion. Kit Used: Unknown
Very Merry Party
Mary Connor2017-10-19T17:36:19-05:00Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom is absolutely wonderful. This party is filled with holiday cheer. From the decorations, to the castle dripped in icicles, to the cocoa and cookies. Did I mention it snows!! Rumor is that there is a parade too but someone keeps sleeping through it! Kit(s) Used: [...]
Holiday Fun
Mary Connor2017-10-19T17:21:48-05:00On one half of the spread I focused on the Christmas aspect of our trip. Since we were there after Thanksgiving Christmas was in full swing. We got to see the Osborne Family Festival of Lights and attended the first Mickey’s Very Christmas Party of the year. On the the other side I [...]
Jungle Navigation Company
Mary Connor2017-10-17T19:22:28-05:001940 along the congo. Nothing could be more relaxing right? Expect for the gorillas with guns, snapping crocodiles and a head hunter name Trader Sam. How could you not enjoy this ride? Kit Used: Unknown
Just Past These Doors
Mary Connor2017-10-17T19:17:59-05:00Love this vintage looking page for the Crystal Palace in the Magic Kingdom. Perferct for that turn of the century Victorian look. Even better it matches the time period for Winnie the Pooh and his friends and makes the family photos pop. Kit Used: Unknown
Fancy Bathroom
Mary Connor2017-10-17T16:33:30-05:00Disney is known for their attention to details but this may just take the cake. If you are in the Magic Kingdom you need to head toward the Tangled themed bathrooms. This really is over the top. From wanted posters of the ruffians Rapunzel encounters to the ever popular frying pan weapon. And [...]
Sweet Serenade
Mary Connor2017-10-17T13:59:35-05:00Magic can happen at any time when you are at Walt Disney World. In this case it is right in the middle of Liberty Square in the Magic Kingdom. This cast member in colonial attire serenades this lovely woman. Kit Used: None Software: Adobe Photoshop Elements [...]
It’s About Time
Mary Connor2017-10-17T13:49:39-05:00One of our favorite things is to get to the Magic Kingdom before park opening to enjoy the opening ceremony. It starts with a 'Good Morning' song/dance number but the excitement really starts when you hear the train whistle. Then all of those wonderful characters get off the train to start the day. [...]
Princesses Coming Home
Mary Connor2017-10-17T13:40:00-05:00How can it get cuter than this? Two little girls dressed as their favorite princesses headed to Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom. They must be giddy with excitement. Kit Used: Unknown
Dining with Friends
Mary Connor2017-10-17T13:24:46-05:00Always a family favorite is Winnie the Pooh's Friendship Celebration character meal at Crystal Palace in the Magic Kingdom. It is so much fun see all of our childhood friends. Kit Used: None Software: Adobe Photoshop Elements
Ariel’s Kingdom
Mary Connor2017-10-17T12:33:19-05:00Beautiful teal colors highlight Ariel's fins and really make Prince Eric's castle pop in these photos from the Under the Sea - Journey of the Little Mermaid in the Magic Kingdom. Kit Used: Unknown
Making Friends
Mary Connor2017-10-17T07:47:09-05:00Going to Disney has allowed spend quality time with family and friends. And I have even met some new friends along the way. Kit(s) Used: tags from Anchors Away (retired) by Mari Koegelenberg Gridlock 2 Template by Biografitti (no longer designing) Software: Adobe Photoshop
One More Disney Day
Mary Connor2017-10-17T07:28:08-05:00In 2012, the Magic Kingdom and Dinseyland hosted the first 'One More Disney Day' to celebrate Leap Year. It was the first time ever that both parks were open for 24 hours straight. Kit(s) Used: Offbeat (retired) by Bella Gypsy Photo Journal Templates 1 (retired) by Scrapping With Liz Software: Adobe Photoshop
In From the Rain
Mary Connor2017-10-17T06:54:13-05:00Rain at Disney will drive you indoors pretty quickly. So looking for the nearest show is always a good idea. The Hall of Presidents in the Magic Kingdom is always a good option as you may pass it up on a regular basis otherwise. Kit Used: Unknown
Full of Charachter
Mary Connor2017-10-17T06:54:20-05:00Can this page be any prettier? What a way to capture some of your favorite character moments with Jiminy Cricket and Winnie the Pooh in the Magic Kingdom. Kit Used: Unknown
Icing on the Cake
Mary Connor2017-10-17T07:29:42-05:00A look back in time to Walt Disney World's 25th Anniversary. It their infinite wisdom the Imagineers decided to turn Cinderella's Castle into a huge pink birthday cake. (looks like something straight out of Candyland) Kit Used: Back to Basics Digital Kit filled with tons of magical elements Software: Adobe Photoshop [...]
Meet the Magic
Mary Connor2017-10-17T06:54:31-05:00You MUST have that Cinderella Castle shot in the Magic Kingdom. The only thing that makes it better is to have more than one. All with different poses. Kit Used: Unknown
A Little Mickey Magic
Mary Connor2017-10-17T06:54:36-05:00Is is so fun to dress up for Halloween and that even goes for Mickey and Minnie. At Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party in the Magic Kingdom you can meet Mickey and Minnue in their sorcerer and witch outfits. Kit Used: Back to Basics Digital Kit filled with tons of magical elements [...]
Pooh Jealousy
Mary Connor2017-10-17T06:54:43-05:00Getting a moment to meet one of your favorite characters is so much fun no matter what you ages. And this page with Winnie the Pooh in the Magic Kingdom proves it. Kit Used: Unknown
Spooky Fireworks
Mary Connor2017-10-17T06:54:53-05:00The must see at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party in the Magic Kingdom is the Hallowishes fireworks display. It is the largest fireworks display on property and is jaw dropping. Kit(s) Used: Boo to You Digital Kit filled with tons of magical elements Boo to You Freebie Software: Adobe Photoshop [...]
Boo to You
Mary Connor2017-10-17T06:54:58-05:00A highlight of Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party in the Magic Kingdom is the Boo to You Parade. This parade is spacial and can only be seen at the party. Kit(s) Used: Boo to You Digital Kit filled with tons of magical elements Boo to You Freebie Software: Adobe Photoshop [...]
Not So Scary Party
Mary Connor2017-10-17T06:55:03-05:00Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party is help select nights in August, September and October. That's more than enough time to get your spooky family photo. Kit(s) Used: Boo to You Digital Kit filled with tons of magical elements Boo to You Freebie Software: Adobe Photoshop
Haunted Kingdom
Mary Connor2017-10-17T06:55:08-05:00The transformation to the Magic Kingdom is amazing in family. Perfect for Thanksgiving or Halloween. Kit(s) Used: Boo to You Digital Kit filled with tons of magical elements Boo to You Freebie Software: Adobe Photoshop