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Visiting the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco

August 20, 2018 ・ By Mindy ・ Leave a Comment

When we planned our trip to San Francisco, I told my husband there was ONE THING I absoltely had to see: The Walt Disney Family Museum, of course! The museum opened in 2009 and I've been desperate to go ever since. I'm so glad I finally did! The Walt Disney Family Museum was established to tell the story of Walt and his amazing accomplishments and extraordinary vision. His daughter, Diane Disney Miller, said, "My father has one of the most well-known names around the world, but as the Disney ‘brand’ has grown, the man has become lost. We are committed to telling the story of Walt Disney’s life, in his own words, and in the words of others who knew him well and worked with him." The museum does this very well. It's not the story of the Disney company, it's the story of the man … [More...] about Visiting the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco

3 Days in San Francisco: A Casual Traveler’s Guide

Even though I've lived in Southern California my entire life, I had been up to the Bay Area only once! While I was in high school, our choir would travel to a "big city" for competitions once a year. It was San Francisco for my senior year, and while we did a little sightseeing (Alcatraz and the piers, mostly), I don't remember much about the city since we spent most of our time inside theaters. … [More...] about 3 Days in San Francisco: A Casual Traveler’s Guide

DIY Gem Mickey Shirt

When I first got the invite to attend the Disney Social Media Moms On the Road conference, my first thought was - YAY! My second thought was, what am I going to wear??? At first I assumed I would Disney Bound as one of my favorite characters. But then I decided I wanted to create something totally unique. During my numerous visits to the craft shops, I have often walked by these big boxes of … [More...] about DIY Gem Mickey Shirt