A pin Alice managed to get for me over the last year that I absolutely cherish is the exclusive Disney Store Star Wars The Force Awakens pin! It was one I had to add to the collection!
Happy Trading
-The Pin Boys
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Showing posts with label Animal Kingdom. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Pin
Hey everyone,
A pin Alice managed to get for me over the last year that I absolutely cherish is the exclusive Disney Store Star Wars The Force Awakens pin! It was one I had to add to the collection!
A pin Alice managed to get for me over the last year that I absolutely cherish is the exclusive Disney Store Star Wars The Force Awakens pin! It was one I had to add to the collection!
My Year Long Hiatus
Hey everyone,
It has been a long time since I have posted a blog here! It has been a somewhat stressful year, went through some job changes and completely ran myself ragged between work and volunteering, so much that my health was compromised. I took a step back from many things in life, unfortunately this was one of them. I have since made things more stable and am progressing back into the things I am passionate about, and Disney is one thing I am very passionate about.
Together my wife and I have teamed up and started a blog together! We have started Exploring The Kingdom and our blog can be found at explorethekingdom.blogspot.ca! We have started an Instagram account posting pictures from our three previous Walt Disney World trips! (instagram.com/exploringthekingdom). Please check them out and share our love of Disney!
2015 was a pretty up and down year, I really missed Disney World as we did not get there this year. I really missed the pin trading. But throughout the year both myself and Alice have worked really hard and we are happy to be returning to Disney World in January 2016! I have dusted off the pin collection and ordered some more for trading. I look forward to escaping the cold Canadian winter again and head to sunny Florida!
So please join us as we are driving this year to Disney and will be videoing our travels and time at Disney World.
Stay tuned for more!
Happy Trading
-The Pin Boys
It has been a long time since I have posted a blog here! It has been a somewhat stressful year, went through some job changes and completely ran myself ragged between work and volunteering, so much that my health was compromised. I took a step back from many things in life, unfortunately this was one of them. I have since made things more stable and am progressing back into the things I am passionate about, and Disney is one thing I am very passionate about.
Together my wife and I have teamed up and started a blog together! We have started Exploring The Kingdom and our blog can be found at explorethekingdom.blogspot.ca! We have started an Instagram account posting pictures from our three previous Walt Disney World trips! (instagram.com/exploringthekingdom). Please check them out and share our love of Disney!
2015 was a pretty up and down year, I really missed Disney World as we did not get there this year. I really missed the pin trading. But throughout the year both myself and Alice have worked really hard and we are happy to be returning to Disney World in January 2016! I have dusted off the pin collection and ordered some more for trading. I look forward to escaping the cold Canadian winter again and head to sunny Florida!
So please join us as we are driving this year to Disney and will be videoing our travels and time at Disney World.
Stay tuned for more!
Happy Trading
-The Pin Boys
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Disney Planning: Choosing your Carry On Part 1
Hi Friends,
When it comes to carry on's you have endless possibilities. There are four main types of bags, a suitcase, a backpack, an overnight bag, and a purse.You have to ask yourself a few key questions to figure out what is the right carry on for you:
Is your carry on the only bag you are taking?
If you are only taking carry on luggage, then you are going to want a bigger bag. Refer to your airlines carry on restrictions to know the size and how many bags you are able to take with you. Some airlines allow you to carry on more than one bag, but some might charge for them.
Suitcase
Suitcases give you the most amount of space. For the most part they are very basic, when you add your own organizational tools inside, like packing cubes or compression bags, you can really make it your own. To the right is a cool example of a suitcase with built in organization.
Backpack
Another great option is using a backpack. My husband likes the idea of being hands free. You can fit a lot in a backpack and the weight becomes more distributed. I absolutely adore LUG brand bags! There is so much organization in each one, in my blogs you will hear a lot about LUG bags. Below is the bag I bought for my husband, he hasn't used it yet, but I will give feedback on it when he does.
I hope you enjoyed part 1, look for part 2 where we talk about overnight bags and purses.
When it comes to carry on's you have endless possibilities. There are four main types of bags, a suitcase, a backpack, an overnight bag, and a purse.You have to ask yourself a few key questions to figure out what is the right carry on for you:
Is your carry on the only bag you are taking?
If you are only taking carry on luggage, then you are going to want a bigger bag. Refer to your airlines carry on restrictions to know the size and how many bags you are able to take with you. Some airlines allow you to carry on more than one bag, but some might charge for them.
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| Photo credit of Skyroll.com |
Suitcases give you the most amount of space. For the most part they are very basic, when you add your own organizational tools inside, like packing cubes or compression bags, you can really make it your own. To the right is a cool example of a suitcase with built in organization.
Backpack
Another great option is using a backpack. My husband likes the idea of being hands free. You can fit a lot in a backpack and the weight becomes more distributed. I absolutely adore LUG brand bags! There is so much organization in each one, in my blogs you will hear a lot about LUG bags. Below is the bag I bought for my husband, he hasn't used it yet, but I will give feedback on it when he does.
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| Photo credit of luglife.com |
I hope you enjoyed part 1, look for part 2 where we talk about overnight bags and purses.
See you next time
-Alice
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Disney Movie Club Pin
Hi everyone!
Recently I became a Disney Movie Club V.I.P. member, and this privilege has allowed me to collect pins from the Disney Movie Club, pins that you cannot get anywhere else. So I wanted to show you this Olaf pin I got from being a V.I.P.
Recently I became a Disney Movie Club V.I.P. member, and this privilege has allowed me to collect pins from the Disney Movie Club, pins that you cannot get anywhere else. So I wanted to show you this Olaf pin I got from being a V.I.P.
Included with every pin is a certificate of authenticity!
Happy Trading
-The Pin Boys
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Disney World Planning: Arriving at your Reserved Time
Hi Friends,
When
you finally arrive at your vacation and it's time for your sit down
meals there is still a bit to know. You may have made a reservation but
that does not mean they are saving a table for you. It means that your
name is on the list and it's been holding your place in line. When the
next available table opens up you will be seated. This can be as quick
as 2 minutes but at busier restaurants or at busier times it can be an
hour of waiting. Due to this fact, make sure you don't have anything big
planned after your dinner reservations.
If you have decided to do a sit down character restaurant, there are a few things you will want to bring along with you.
If you have decided to do a sit down character restaurant, there are a few things you will want to bring along with you.
- Costume (Young children only)
- Autograph Book
- Camera
- Your appetite!
See you next time
-Alice
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Disney World Planning: Making your ADR's
Hi Friends,
Now that you have picked the restaurants for your upcoming trip, you will want to book as close to the 180 day mark from your vacation date. Sometimes it's not possible to book at the 180 day mark, but the earliest you can book, the better. The practice of booking so far in advance is becoming more and more necessary with the popularity of the Disney dining plan.
Just a few days ago I had a friend tell me he couldn't get into the Be Our Guest restaurant on an upcoming trip because it was already full. Now I'm not saying that this is the case always, I mean I've been in some restaurants that have been fairly empty but the popular restaurants do full up quickly.
You have 2 options for booking your ADR'S:
1. Book online, sign into your Disney world account and follow the steps under make a dining reservation. (Under the what to eat heading) You will get a conformation number, make sure you write it down.
2. Call Disney worlds dining reservation number and talk to a wonderful Disney cast member who can book them as you chat. You will get a conformation number, make sure you write it down.
My husband and I have booked both ways and they both have their pros and cons:
Online
Pro: You can book at your own pace
Pro: Access to the restaurants basic information and sometimes menu's
Con: You can have computer, internet, or website issues that may delay booking
Con: You don't have access to all of the available times
Phone
Pro: You can talk directly to a Disney Cast Members who have access to all available times
Pro: Disney Cast Members are able to trouble shoot any issues you have with restaurants
Pro: You tell the Cast Member what you want and they do their best to accommodate your needs
Con: You may have to wait on hold if the Disney Cast Members are busy
Con: It takes time and sometimes money (if you don't have a long distance plan) to call and go through several reservations
Hopefully this helps with making your dining reservations through Disney. I will be back next time to explain what to do with your reservation numbers once you get them. Have a magical night!
Now that you have picked the restaurants for your upcoming trip, you will want to book as close to the 180 day mark from your vacation date. Sometimes it's not possible to book at the 180 day mark, but the earliest you can book, the better. The practice of booking so far in advance is becoming more and more necessary with the popularity of the Disney dining plan.
Just a few days ago I had a friend tell me he couldn't get into the Be Our Guest restaurant on an upcoming trip because it was already full. Now I'm not saying that this is the case always, I mean I've been in some restaurants that have been fairly empty but the popular restaurants do full up quickly.
You have 2 options for booking your ADR'S:
1. Book online, sign into your Disney world account and follow the steps under make a dining reservation. (Under the what to eat heading) You will get a conformation number, make sure you write it down.
2. Call Disney worlds dining reservation number and talk to a wonderful Disney cast member who can book them as you chat. You will get a conformation number, make sure you write it down.
My husband and I have booked both ways and they both have their pros and cons:
Online
Pro: You can book at your own pace
Pro: Access to the restaurants basic information and sometimes menu's
Con: You can have computer, internet, or website issues that may delay booking
Con: You don't have access to all of the available times
Phone
Pro: You can talk directly to a Disney Cast Members who have access to all available times
Pro: Disney Cast Members are able to trouble shoot any issues you have with restaurants
Pro: You tell the Cast Member what you want and they do their best to accommodate your needs
Con: You may have to wait on hold if the Disney Cast Members are busy
Con: It takes time and sometimes money (if you don't have a long distance plan) to call and go through several reservations
Hopefully this helps with making your dining reservations through Disney. I will be back next time to explain what to do with your reservation numbers once you get them. Have a magical night!
-Alyssa
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Disney World Planning: Picking your Restaurants
Hi friends,
So you are planning a trip to Walt Disney World, and today is the 180 day mark before your trip. That means, today you could start booking ADR'S or advance dining reservations.
So you are planning a trip to Walt Disney World, and today is the 180 day mark before your trip. That means, today you could start booking ADR'S or advance dining reservations.
It is a very exciting thing to be able to book your restaurants, but with 139 restaurants at Walt Disney World (74 of them are available for advanced dining reservations) it can seem like a tall task to know which ones are right for you and your family. It is important to find places that everyone can agree upon, so if you have picky eaters in the group, it might be best to keep it simple. I
say do your research and pick restaurants that look interesting to you
and your family. I mean if your family hates fish the Coral Reef might
not be the best choice.
There were 3 websites that helped me in understanding what was offered in each restaurant and ultimately helped us pick our restaurants:
1. Of course I mention the Disney world official website: www.disneyworld.disney.go.com
2. www.wdwinfo.com
3. www.disneyfoodblog.com
On our last trip to Walt Disney World, we managed to eat at these restaurants:
There were 3 websites that helped me in understanding what was offered in each restaurant and ultimately helped us pick our restaurants:
1. Of course I mention the Disney world official website: www.disneyworld.disney.go.com
2. www.wdwinfo.com
3. www.disneyfoodblog.com
On our last trip to Walt Disney World, we managed to eat at these restaurants:
- Via Naploi
- Coral Reef
- Chef Mickeys
- Be Our Guest
- Tony's Town Square
- Crystal Palace
- Planet Hollywood
- Rainforest Cafe
- Beaches N' Cream
- Tusker House
- Cinderella's Royal Table
We tried quite a few new restaurants on our last trip. We made new favorites and ate at some we will probably never return to. Beaches N' Cream became our favorite dinner restaurant, as the ice cream was the best we had in all of Disney World.
There are so many restaurants in Disney World to try, so get out there and try a new one!
There are so many restaurants in Disney World to try, so get out there and try a new one!
-Alice
Monday, August 11, 2014
I'm Back!
Hey everyone!
I apologize for not posting in awhile, I have taken a bit of a hiatus for the past month and a half. I have been working and volunteering, and yes, I have been daydreaming of being in Disney World. It has been a busy summer, complete with ups and downs.
My wife and I have decided this summer we wont be making it back to Disney World this January (insert sad face). But overall we try to just focus on the positive things, the city we live in is getting a Disney Store again, and we are excited to be able to get Disney things so close to home again. We were able to acquire some cool pins from the Disney Movie Rewards and Disney Movie Club.
But apart of the hiatus has allowed me to look deeper into the direction of this blog. Together my wife and myself have determined the best goal for both of our blogs is to join together. So my wife is becoming an author of The Pin Boys, and will bring in some great insight on traveling to Walt Disney World and Disneyland. We both are excited to show our passion and excitement of Disney. Stay tuned for great things to come!
I apologize for not posting in awhile, I have taken a bit of a hiatus for the past month and a half. I have been working and volunteering, and yes, I have been daydreaming of being in Disney World. It has been a busy summer, complete with ups and downs.
My wife and I have decided this summer we wont be making it back to Disney World this January (insert sad face). But overall we try to just focus on the positive things, the city we live in is getting a Disney Store again, and we are excited to be able to get Disney things so close to home again. We were able to acquire some cool pins from the Disney Movie Rewards and Disney Movie Club.
But apart of the hiatus has allowed me to look deeper into the direction of this blog. Together my wife and myself have determined the best goal for both of our blogs is to join together. So my wife is becoming an author of The Pin Boys, and will bring in some great insight on traveling to Walt Disney World and Disneyland. We both are excited to show our passion and excitement of Disney. Stay tuned for great things to come!
Live, laugh and believe.
The Pin Boys
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Walt Disney Presents...
This is one of my favorite pins, it's from the Disney Store when they sold pins. It's #7 of the 100 Years of Dreams series.
Happy Trading
-The Pin Boys
Friday, June 6, 2014
Two Worlds: Tarzan & Jane
My wife is a big fan of Tarzan, so when we managed to come across this two worlds Tarzan & Jane pin, we had to get it. It is from a Disney Store Magical Moments series. It's to bad the Disney Store doesn't sell pins anymore.
Happy Trading
-The Pin Boys
Monday, June 2, 2014
Pin Feature: My 1st Visit
Today I am showing you the pin I got on my first visit to Walt Disney World, and is one of the pins that got me started on my collection. It is from 2012 and is the 1st visit pin they had for sale in the pin store at Downtown Disney.
I have some special exclusive pins in the mail from the Disney Movie Club, so stay tuned for those as I will post pictures of them when I get them.
Happy Trading
-The Pin Boys
Monday, May 5, 2014
Revenge Of The 5th
Today is the revenge of the 5th, so I am featuring my get a taste of the darkside Disney pin. It has a stormtropper eating a Mickey shaped ice cream treat.
Happy Trading
-The Pin Boys
Sunday, May 4, 2014
May The 4th Be With You
May the 4th be with you, today I thought it would be fitting to feature the emblem of the Republic Disney Pin. This pin came in a set 7 different Star Wars emblems.
Happy Trading
-The Pin Boys
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Pin
Since the Seven Dwarfs Mine train will be opening in 2014, Walt Disney World has released a pin to celebrate. It features Dopey and Grumpy riding one of the mine trains. It can be purchased here.
Happy Trading
-The Pin Boys
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
March Flower & Garden Pin Release
Here are a set of 5 pins that have been released for the Flower & Garden festival at Walt Disney World.
Happy Trading
-The Pin Boys
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Pin Trading Is Everywhere!
On my recent trip to Walt Disney World, I wrote down some of the lesser known places to pin trade. One of the most common ones, but easily forgotten is that all 4 parks have a pin trading book at guest relations. Along with guest relations at all of the parks, you can go to the stroller and wheel chair rental area and each park has a pin trading stroller.
Here is the breakdown of some of the lesser known places:
Hotels
Pop Century - At the Pop Century resort, in the Everything Pop store at the main counter, there is a pin board that is open at certain times in the day.
Coronado Springs - At Coronado Springs resort, in the Panchitos Gifts store, at the main counter in the center they occasionally have a pin trading rubik's cube.
In the back of Panchitos Gifts, there is a wall of pins for sale, at the counter next to that, they have a pin trading Pinata.
Contemporary Resort - At the Contemporary Resort, when you enter or leave Chef Mickey's, there is a pin trading board at the host stand.
In the Fantasia store, at the counter they have a pin trading board in a drawer.
Parks
Magic Kingdom - At the host stand in Tony's Town Square, there is a pin book to trade with.
In Frontierland, at the Frontierland Trading Post, there is a pin board available anytime to trade with.
At Big Top Souvenirs, in New Fantasyland, they have fake popcorn with pins on them you can trade with.
Epcot - At the host stand in Coral Reef, there is a pin board to trade with.
In Norway, at the Puffins Roost there is a pin board to trade with.
At the Traders store, in what would have been the Africa section of The World's Showcase, there is a pin book to trade with.
Hollywood Studios - In the store at Rockin' Roller Coaster, where you can purchase a photo of yourself on the ride, they have a drum with pins you can trade with.
At the entrance of Muppet Vision 3D, if you ask the person working, they have a pin board they can bring out for you.
Animal Kingdom - The gift store outside of the park, right beside Rainforrest Cafe, they have a pin trading board and a pin trading vest.
The first cart on your left, just past the Oasis at Animal Kingdom, on the other side of the bridge, they have a pin book you can trade with.
These are just some of the places I found on my trip, I'm sure there is lot's more. If you know of a place I did not mention, feel free to leave a comment below. Remember also, Disney likes to change things, so some of these places might change.
Here is the breakdown of some of the lesser known places:
Hotels
Pop Century - At the Pop Century resort, in the Everything Pop store at the main counter, there is a pin board that is open at certain times in the day.
Coronado Springs - At Coronado Springs resort, in the Panchitos Gifts store, at the main counter in the center they occasionally have a pin trading rubik's cube.
In the back of Panchitos Gifts, there is a wall of pins for sale, at the counter next to that, they have a pin trading Pinata.
Contemporary Resort - At the Contemporary Resort, when you enter or leave Chef Mickey's, there is a pin trading board at the host stand.
In the Fantasia store, at the counter they have a pin trading board in a drawer.
Parks
Magic Kingdom - At the host stand in Tony's Town Square, there is a pin book to trade with.
In Frontierland, at the Frontierland Trading Post, there is a pin board available anytime to trade with.
At Big Top Souvenirs, in New Fantasyland, they have fake popcorn with pins on them you can trade with.
Epcot - At the host stand in Coral Reef, there is a pin board to trade with.
In Norway, at the Puffins Roost there is a pin board to trade with.
At the Traders store, in what would have been the Africa section of The World's Showcase, there is a pin book to trade with.
Hollywood Studios - In the store at Rockin' Roller Coaster, where you can purchase a photo of yourself on the ride, they have a drum with pins you can trade with.
At the entrance of Muppet Vision 3D, if you ask the person working, they have a pin board they can bring out for you.
Animal Kingdom - The gift store outside of the park, right beside Rainforrest Cafe, they have a pin trading board and a pin trading vest.
The first cart on your left, just past the Oasis at Animal Kingdom, on the other side of the bridge, they have a pin book you can trade with.
These are just some of the places I found on my trip, I'm sure there is lot's more. If you know of a place I did not mention, feel free to leave a comment below. Remember also, Disney likes to change things, so some of these places might change.
Happy Trading
-The Pin Boys
Saturday, January 25, 2014
4 Parks 1 Day!
My wife and I equally love Disney World and one thing we always wanted to accomplish is doing all 4 parks in 1 day. This trip we finally planned to accomplish this goal. We started in Animal Kingdom and rode Expedition Everest. We then made our way to Hollywood Studios and rode Rockin' Roller Coaster, we had a 80 minute wait for that one. Then after Hollywood Studios, we walked over to Epcot and rode Test Track. It was another long wait, but it was totally worth it. The speed of Test Track is amazing and when you whip around the corner at 65 mph, there is no better feeling.
Once through Test Track, we hoped on the monorail and headed for our finishing point in the Magic Kingdom. Once in Magic Kingdom, we made our way to Space Mountain. What better way to finish the day with one of the most iconic rides at Disney! It was a tiring day, but a very exciting one. We made sure to get our picture taken at every park that day.
Once through Test Track, we hoped on the monorail and headed for our finishing point in the Magic Kingdom. Once in Magic Kingdom, we made our way to Space Mountain. What better way to finish the day with one of the most iconic rides at Disney! It was a tiring day, but a very exciting one. We made sure to get our picture taken at every park that day.
I guess the next goal to set our sights on is all 6 parks in 1 day, well that wont happen for awhile. Also, yes, there was plenty of successful pin trades that day!
Happy Trading
-The Pin Boys
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
I got the Scoop!
It's my last day of my Walt Disney World vacation, and I was finally able to meet Scoop Sanderson. I was lucky enough to trade with Scoop and I was even more fortunate to receive his special pin trading pin.
He personalized it directly to me with his autograph. It was a fantastic pin trading trip and more pictures will come, but I am in dreamland now with receiving that pin.
Happy trading
-the Pin Boys
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Saturday, January 4, 2014
Cute Mickey Mouse Pin
Today I am showing you this cute Mickey Mouse pin. I love collecting all sorts of different styles of Mickey's. My wife is also a huge fan of Mickey and I knew this would be a pin she would love as well.
Keep checking back, as I will be in Disney World in about a week, and I will be posting from the parks. I will post photos of pins that got via trade and some fun photos and maybe even some videos.
Happy Trading
-The Pin Boys
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