Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Tuesday Treat: NEW Gourmet Cake Cups at MK's Cheshire Cafe

If you are a big Alice in Wonderland fan, or even just a fan of the teacups in Disney World, you probably have visited the Cheshire Cafe in the Magic Kingdom for a drink or snack! It is not a very well known quick service snack spot, but I've always enjoyed it for an Iced Mocha or Lemonade Slush. Now, I am positive that this cute cafe will be getting a bit more business because. . .

photo courtesy of disneyfoodblog,com

... just LOOK at these adorable NEW cake cups! Ummm, YUM AND WOW (as Queen Stacey would say)! Look at that edible intricate artwork that comes with your layered cake concoction. Next trip to the World, I am stopping by the Chesire Cafe to try these! I am sure I will love them, as Disney's cake products tend to always satisfy my sweet tooth! The Mad Hatter is mocha, while the Cheshire Cat is vanilla. Both cups include moist cake and fluffy frosting layered together to make the perfect treat!  

Are you MAD as a hatter for these new cake cups? Let me know in the comments below!

Sweet Salutations,
The Pixie Dust Princess


Saturday, September 21, 2013

Pixie Dust Poll: Why Do YOU love the Magic Kingdom?

So, a few days back I conducted a small survey on Twitter! I was very pleased with the small, but enthusiastic response I received. The three following questions were asked:

NAME ONE EMOTION YOU FEEL WHEN YOU WALK INTO THE MAGIC KINGDOM!

NAME YOUR FAVORITE MAGIC KINGDOM LAND!

MICKEY BAR OR DOLE WHIP?! (Ah, the age-old question...)


Here are some of you responses:


NAME ONE EMOTION YOU FEEL WHEN YOU WALK INTO THE MAGIC KINGDOM.


"LOVED"

"OVERJOYED"
"UNREAL-MUCH BETTER THAN REALITY"
"ECSTATIC"
"PEACE....BECAUSE I AM HOME"
"OVERWHELMED...WITH JOY"- 2


courtesy of mysocalledsensorylife.com

NAME YOUR FAVORITE MAGIC KINGDOM LAND AND WHY IS IT YOUR FAVORITE?


TOMORROWLAND-1
ADVENTURELAND-3
NEW ORLEANS SQUARE (DL)-1


courtesy of floridathemeparks.com


MICKEY BAR OR DOLE WHIP?! (ah, the age-old question...)


MB-1
DW-5
BOTH-1
courtesy of blogs.disney.com and
redbubble.com

I conducted this survey simply because I love seeing the grand and the littlest pleasures people find in the Magic Kingdom, which just so happens to be my favorite park! The MK gives guests a certain sense of clarity while fully enchanting them with all the magic the name promises. Everyone feels at home when they see the castle . . . they can feel relaxed or overwhelmed . . . or they can feel utter peace. The Magic Kingdom brings out so many emotions because all of your favorite childhood (and adulthood) favorites come alive before your eyes. You are transported into a storybook filled with magical lands that exude happiness and pure excitement. Around every corner is another adventure, character, or treat. In my personal opinion, everyone should start out their Disney vacation with a stop to the MK to get the full sense of magic that you're about to encounter your entire trip!

p.s Dole Whips can be found in Adventureland- and they both received the highest votes . . . do I see a correlation here . . .? ;)

Did you enjoy this pixie dust poll post? Questions? Comments? What do YOU love about the MK?! Post here, or contact me on twitter: @PrincessofPD


Magical Adventures Always,
The Pixie Dust Princess





Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Try the Grey Stuff! It's Delicious!

Bonjour, my lovely readers! It is Wednesday, which means we are talking about Disney delights in the form of FOOD! I have a rumbly in my tummy, and it is because of the best creation now known to man-kind! Whew! Well, I can't speak for it myself, as I've never tried it, but do you know what made is about to make it's amazing appearance at Be Our Guest restaurant in New Fantasyland? I'll let you have a peek...


image courtesy of twitter.com

These are none other than "GREY STUFF CUPCAKES"! Genius! Disney has done it again, folks. I can tell you that the strawberry and chocolate cupcakes are scrumptious, but cookies and cream frosting? This little guy has already won my heart! It looks to me as if this cupcake has a moist chocolate cake, with the "grey stuff" (cookies n' cream) frosting topping it off. With edible pearls, of course. We are in France, after all! :)

Previously, the "Grey Stuff" was only served at dinner, for special occasions, and sometimes, per request. Since I have yet to dine at Be Our Guest for dinner (lunch is so yummy, though!), I have not had the opportunity to try the "Grey Stuff", but I hear it's DIVINE.

Doesn't this cupcake look too pretty to eat? Well, actually, although it is beautiful, I can't wait to devour this "Grey Stuff Cupcake". But don't take my word for it- you'll have to ask the dishes! They think they know it all ;)!

... It's Delicious, 
The Pixie Dust Princess

Monday, September 9, 2013

This is Halloween! Halloween! Halloween!

Wait a minute, is that title right, it's not even October yet! 
Ah, what my lovely readers are probably saying to themselves right now! Folks, Halloween is right around the corner at the Walt Disney World Resort, and we need to start planning! It's never too early for Disney planning, right? Especially when it comes to an extra special event!

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party begins TOMORROW! HOW EXCITING AND WONDERFUL! I SO wish I was attending! I have never been able to go to my happy place during the fall period. I know, I know, I must go one of these years, but I know I am also very fortunate to have been able to go so many times in my life!

Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year, as is the Fall season in general. I can only imagine how wonderful the "Most Magical Place on Earth" must be during such a mysterious and enchanting time! 

MNSSHP runs tomorrow through November 1st, and I hope you are able/ have been able to secure a ticket (starting at $59) if you are planning on visiting the world in the next few months. 

This fabulous event includes everything from trick or treating to world class entertainment (including the magnificently eerie Boo To You parade, which I've watched on YouTube many a time) to special meet and greets with your favorite Disney pals (and even some rare Villains!!!). 

All I can say is if you are going to this sure to be amazing event, you are in for a treat, literally and figuratively ;)!

Disney actually released the MNSSHP guide map today, so for those of you who are attending/wish to attend/just want a peek at the fun, here it is: http://tinyurl.com/ohedkdj

Enjoy the Spirit of the Season, 
The Pixie Dust Princess

ALSO! Follow me on Twitter for some extra pixie dust: @PrincessofPD :)


Friday, September 6, 2013

My Oh My, What A Wonderful Day!

Hello there my pixie dust princesses and princes, do not fear, I am still here. Ooh, a rhyme, I like those! So, my late summer/beginning of fall period has been incredibly busy with new adventures and long adjustment periods. Each week I will try to have a good balance and variety of posts. Without further ado, I give you today's post:

"My oh my, what a wonderful day"! Ah, I just love these lyrics from the token song "Zip-A-Dee Doo-Dah" (from the 1946 film "Song of the South"), known from it's Splash Mountain rendition with all the cute forest critters welcoming you after the huge plummet! This phrase just exudes pure happiness. And let's be honest, don't we just love those days where we can exclaim this phrase with pure honesty and sheer joy? I know I do. Some days you may say, well I wish I could say today was a wonderful day, but x happened, and it kind of bummed me out. We all have days like that, and it is completely normal! Yet, what if you totally tried with all your heart and mind to block out those "x"'s in our life. All the trivial things, people we don't want to deal with, and other frustrating situations. Of course we can't rid of these things, people and situations completely, but we can choose how we decide to deal with them. I know this is a lifelong battle, a daily struggle that people deal with, but I know when I decide to really cherish even the smallest, seemingly minute daily pleasures, that day will turn out to be infinitely better.

Lately, even I, The Pixie Dust Princess has found myself getting into new situations where things don't always go as planned. Yet, I have really been trying to focus on the good, the fun, the exciting. Even taking something boring or dull, like a rainstorm, and dancing in it. I actually took that old phrase, and lived it the other day (wearing no rain gear, mind you) and I had the time of my life. Dealing with difficult situations is never easy, and nobody said it was going to be. Sometimes, life just happens, and we really do need to "keep calm and carry on."

Princesses don't wait for others to make a move, they do their own thing, and therefore, they become special heroines in their own right. Princesses give to others even if they don't have much themselves. Princesses make the conscience decision to forgive and forget, even when it seems too difficult. Princesses find the little joys in life that keep so many going day after day.

We, as Princesses of our own Kingdoms, need to realize that even thought there is plenty of pixie dust in the world, sometimes, it can take a while to find it. That is why I write this blog, to hopefully help someone through a tough day, or to grant a smile or a dream. Princesses give and love, and hopefully this Fall, you can begin your journey to becoming your own person who doesn't need to rely on others for pixie dust. That way, when you do run across someone or something that is so pixie-dusted, it will make it that much more special.

Wishing for Lots of Pixie Dust in Your Weekend, 
The Pixie Dust Princess 

Sunday, September 1, 2013

Happy September! It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

Today marks one of my favorite days of the year- the first of September. To me this date alludes to all the fun and fantasy the fall season brings. It signifies the trips to the apple orchard, pumpkin picking, warm boots, chunky sweaters, pumpkin spice lattes, and all of my favorite holidays. I know I have been terrible with the updates recently, but it is for a personal reason. I'm embarking on a new adventure, and so far, it has been incredible. Once I get into the swing of things for the fall, I will be posting on a Monday, Wedneday, Friday schedule. I just wanted to check in to let you know the Pixie Dust Princess is alive and well, and incredibly happy, too. I'm looking forward to sharing my favorite season with you, and delving into more Disney stories, more advice, and of course, more pixie dust. 

If you have any ideas for upcoming blog posts you would like to see (pertaining to Fall/not) let me know in the comments! 

Love and Pixie Dust Always, 
The Pixie Dust Princess