Princess Merida! What a great addition to the Disney Princesses. Brave is a wonderful movie and does a nice job of showcasing Merida’s strengths and vulnerabilities all at once. With her beautiful and wild red hair and feisty personality, she has become a favorite of many Disney fans. Merida’s handsome black and white Clydesdale horse is also her best friend and loyal companion. For the riddle this month, can you tell me his name? The prize this month is a reusable Disney tote.
The Crystal Palace is a Winnie the Pooh and friends character buffet located just past Main Street U.S.A in the Magic Kingdom. The restaurant is inspired by Victorian greenhouses of the late 1800s and brims with light, topiaries and tropical palms. I was very surprised by how beautiful it was! Despite being very busy, we were seated right away. Our server was very friendly and helpful. In my opinion, he was one of our best servers from our trip.
Planning your first trip? Got questions about the best place to stay/eat/travel? You know who to call – your Disney travel agent! They’re your go to person for all pixie dust. From making dining reservations to excursions for your cruise, they’re with you every step of the way. We want to know who your favorite it!! Nominate them by leaving a comment on this post (links to the travel agent’s site are welcome). Please keep each comment to one nomination. Comments will be open for nominations for one week and voting will take place after all the #DDLFaves nominations have closed.
140 characters doesn’t sound like a whole lot but some people use each available space to their advantage. They tell you about pixie dust, Disney deals and help encourage your Neurotic Disney Lifestyle. So who’s the best Disney tweeter?? Tell us by nominating them by leaving a comment below with their Twitter handle. One nomination per comment please. Nominations will be taken for one week and voting will take place after all the #DDLFaves nominations have closed.
Hurry and make your nominations for the #DDLFaves below before the nomination window closes this week!!
You’re typing away on your computer when suddenly you hear Wishes start playing from your computer. Immediately you’re on Main Street staring at the castle instead of the pile of work on your desk or that ever growing pile of laundry. We all need a Disney break and we want to know your favorite Disney station you listen to. Nominate the station by leaving a comment below (links to the stations are ok as well). One nomination per comment please. Nominations will be taken for one week and voting will take place after all the #DDLFaves nominations have closed.
Sometimes that Disney trip just won’t come soon enough. Even worse yet, there’s not a trip on the calendar any time soon! When you just have to have that Disney fix, cuddle up with your computer, tablet or smartphone and browse through Pinterest. You’ll be able to find lots of amazing Disney ideas for parties, crafts, upcoming trips or great information on planning your next trip. We want to know who has your favorite Disney Pinterest Board so leave us your nominations in the comments below (links to the boards are ok!); one nomination per comment please. Nominations will be taken for one week and voting will take place after all of the #DDLFaves nominations have closed.
Finding the perfect Disney item can sometimes be a challenge. Thanks to sites like eBay and Amazon you can find Disney stuff just about any time but when you’re looking for something custom or unique, Etsy is likely your go to site. Share your favorite Disney Esty store with in. Nominations will be taken for one week by leaving the name of the Esty shop or seller in the comments (you’re welcome to include a link as well). Please only nominate one seller per comment. Voting will take place after all of the #DDLFaves nominations have closed.
Keeping the magical feeling of Disney alive outside of the parks is something we all want to do – that’s why you’re here right? One way for you to do that is chat with others on a Disney forum. Another great use for the forums is to share trip reports or ask questions about an upcoming trip. The knowledge and experience from someone else who’s already been can be invaluable. So leave us a comment and tell us your most favorite Disney forum to be a part of. Nominations will be taken for one week. Please only nominate one forum per comment. Voting will take place after all of the #DDLFaves nominations have closed.
We know how much you love Disney and if you’re anything like me, any second your mind can wander, you’re thinking about your happy place. If you’re lucky enough, you have enough time to think about things you’d like to do on your next trip, where you’ll spend your time, eat, what attractions to visit, where you’re going to stay and all the other details. For those who are even luckier, you’re actually planning a trip right now that’s going to really take place! There are so many different places to look for information when you’re planning – for an upcoming trip or a “some day” trip – and we want to know where you like to find your info. Over the next few weeks, each day you’ll see a new post asking you to nominate your #DisneyFaves in a new category. Please leave your nomination in the comments section (one nomination per person please). You can chat with other Neurotic Disney People about the nominations using the hash tag #DDLFaves during the nomination, voting and awards process. Once the nominations for each category are closed, we’ll open the voting to determine the ultimate favorite for each area. Winners will be announces right here on The Disney Driven Life once the voting has closed. Opinions are important and we can’t wait to hear what y’all think about each group!
The other day I was daydreaming about past trips to Walt Disney World. This time my thoughts were on Animal Kingdom Park. This is one of my favorite places to be. I love the rides and shows in this park, but most of all I love the plants and animals. The riddle for February has to do with the tigers of Animal Kingdom Park. What is the name of the trail/attraction the tigers are found on?
Submit your answer to ddlriddle@thedisneydrivenlife.com by midnight, Feb.28th for a chance to win a Disney magnet. Best of luck to you!
Contributed by: Sherri Jeffries (NDM#237) Sherri is the DDL Riddler.
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“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…”
There is nothing more relaxing than sitting back and enjoying the great movies associated with the holidays. One of my favorite is Disney’s A Christmas Carol featuring the talents of Jim Carrey and Gary Oldman. Carrey is fantastic as the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, but he doesn’t stop there. For the riddle this month, can you name one other character that Carrey provides the voice for in this movie?
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Congratulations to Richard A., the November DDL Riddle winner. Richard answered correctly that Ashley Tisdale provides the voice for Candace Flynn and has appeared in The Suite Life of Zack and Cody. Miss Tisdale is also famous for her fabulous portrayal of Sharpay Evans in the High School Musical series.
Richard is the winner of a Disney Christmas ornament. Keep an eye out for the December DDL riddle and another chance to win!
Our family really enjoys watching Phineas and Ferb. The show is fun, creative and has some awesome music in it. I love the relationship between Phineas, Ferb and Candace. It reminds me of my own son and daughter. The riddle this month focuses on Candace. Her character is voiced by an already popular Disney gal who displayed her talent in a few other Disney shows and movies. Who is she and what is one other show/movie she has been in for Disney?
Submit your answer to ddlriddle@thedisneydrivenlife.com by midnight on November 30 for a chance to win a Disney Christmas ornament. Happy Thanksgiving to you all!
Contributed by: Sherri Jeffries (NDM#237) Sherri is the DDL Riddler.
Millions of families from all across the globe travel to Disney World each year for fun and entertainment. Whether you plan to board theme park rides, watch shows, or visit some of the local attractions you’re sure to have a great time. But for parents visiting the park with babies and infants, keeping everyone happy can be a challenge. Your baby might not be ready to enjoy the main attractions but Disney World offers some great facilities that should make your trip a lot of fun, even with a baby in tow.
How do you incorporate Disney into your everyday life? Maybe it’s scrapbooking your latest vacation or making cards for your family and friends that are Disney themed. Maybe it’s going to see Disney’s latest movie or newest episode of your favorite show on Disney Junior, The Disney Channel or Disney XD. Maybe it’s collecting Disney items for your home or office. There are so many ways that each of you keep Disney active in your daily lives and we want to hear about it! Consider being a contributing blogger for the Disney Driven Life. You can submit posts on a schedule that fits your needs and share your Disney love and knowledge with so many others. Think you don’t have enough ideas to write a post every week or month? Consider writing a guest post for the site about one unique topic. Once you start writing, you’ll be amazed at the ideas you come up with and might turn into a regular blogger before you know it! Leave a comment on this post or email manager@thedisneydrivenlife.
JL Knopp (NDM#1) and Banks Lee (NDI#177) return as co-hosts on The Show. Orlando’s latest attraction-based news is now available to you in this fun and entertaining venue every week. Watch for it right here on The Disney Driven Life, on iTunes, on the Orlando Attractions You Tube Channel and even on Bright House Cable.
On this week’s episode, Banks, JL and reporter, Scarlett Litton, cover this week’s Attraction news:
In addition, there are our weekly Hidden Mickey and Travel Tips. We hope you enjoy the return of The Show to it’s weekly schedule. Have fun!
“Just keep swimming, just keep swimming…”
Finding Nemo is one of our favorite Disney movies and Dory is one of my favorite Disney characters. Nemo is also pretty awesome and has such a great adventure in the movie. One big moment for Nemo is his first day of school. The riddle this month has to do with that day. Can you name the three friends Nemo makes that day? This month’s winner will receive a Disney magnet.
Submit your answer by September 30th to ddlriddle@thedisneydrivenlife.com. And don’t forget to go see Finding Nemo this month in a theater near you! Best of luck to you.
JL Knopp (NDM#1) and Banks Lee (NDI#177) have teamed up to be co-hosts on the newly formatted OAM: The Show. Orlando’s latest attraction-based news is now available to you in this fun and entertaining venue every week. Watch for it right here on The Disney Driven Life, on iTunes, on the Orlando Attractions You Tube Channel and even on Bright House Cable.