Why I'm Excited for The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train has been highly anticipated by all Disney fans! It promises the whimsy of a classic Disney attraction along with a new venue for mild thrill seekers! The Mine Train we've all been anxiously awaiting is almost ready for business! On our recent Disney trips, we've taken a "peek" at the great progress the Imagineers have been making.

Take a Peek!

Or maybe on our more recent trips, we've seen the mine train running with nary a guest!

No guests in sight

We long to be on that bumpy train, to visit our favorite friends while seeing them do what they do best- mine for glittering gems!

Glittering Gems

Well, folks, the time is almost here!
May 28th 
is the OFFICIAL date set for the grand opening of the Seven Dwarves Mine Train to the public!
In fact, we know this because Walt Disney Parks and Resorts chairman Tom Staggs told us so at a special press event at the Magic Kingdom!

Press Event

The reason why I'm so excited for this ride is because there is simply no other like it! The mix of thrill ride and classic Disney dark ride is just amazing. The rickety little train carts rock back and forth, as though you are going to mine some gems just as the dwarfs do! These trains wind around, and up and down the mountain to add to the excitement!

Actors on Mine Train

Plus, the train slows down at some points so you can take in the magical animatronics! It is seriously amazing what these Imagineers can do! These aren't your ordinary animatronics. Oh no! You can see their facial expressions changing- the same type of technology was used in the animatronics at Enchanted Tales with Belle!

Cute Little Dopey

AND there is an interactive queue! It is sure to please the kiddos and kids at heart during the wait.

Interactive Queue

 From what we have seen and heard, this ride is going to be worth the wait! On my next trip to the World, I'll be sure to take some pictures for an in-depth review. For now, I'll be humming "Hi Ho..."

A Million Diamonds Shining, 

*The Pixie Dust Princess*

Hello Humans!

HELLO HUMANS!!! (who can tell me what attraction that is from?!)

Oh my, where do I begin? Life has been busy to say the least. Neglecting my poor blog is not  something I wanted to do over the past few months, but many things took over. However, with summertime coming up, The Pixie Dust Princess will be up and running again with lots of fun posts! I'm genuinely thrilled because because I've been brainstorming lots of magical ideas for this blog lately. So, I hope you'll be ever so kind as to join this blog by clicking that fancy little bloglovin' button and keep adventuring with me! 

See ya real soon, 

*The Pixie Dust Princess*

Resolutions- Disney Style!

Happy New Year Pixie Dust People!

 I have a feeling that 2014 will be a wonderful year full of renewed hope and fulfilled dreams… and plenty of pixie dust (of course)! If you're in need of a little help with your resolutions this new year, look no further than your favorite Disney characters. Even if you just need a little dose of inspiration, Disney characters are often filled with wisdom! I've found they have some pretty good advice when it comes to life, love, and happiness! These are a few of my favorite quotes from a tumblr page dedicated to Disney quotes! Think through these and what they mean to you. 

images courtesy of disneyandquotes.tumblr.com

Wishing you a pixie dusted new year filled with laughter, love and peace...

Well Wishes & Warm Hugs (Olaf style),

The Pixie Dust Princess

Feel free to leave your resolutions or any inspirational tidbits in the comments below :)

How to Disney-fy your DIS-EMBER!

Jolly Holiday Greetings!

As promised, I'm here with my first official DIS-EMBER post! Today I will be sharing five tips to enhance your December by putting some pixie dust into your daily activities! Let's jump right into it!

1.) Start your day off with some Hot Cocoa, Cffee, or Tea... in a festive Disney Mug!

I love sipping a nice warm beverage in the morning during chillier months. It just starts my day off on the right foot! Make sure you have an adorable Disney mug to sip from! I like Nestle Hot Chocolate with lots of mini marshmallows or a homemade peppermint mocha, personally. 

2.) Decorate Like Disney!

Disney is known for going all out with their decorations, so why can't you?! Of course you can't exactly replicate the gorgeous decor of the parks, but you can add as much festive flair to your home or living space as you'd like! Make sure to add some Disney ornaments and other sparkly trinkets around the house for that extra magical feel!

3.) Listen to your favorite Disney Christmas songs!

Disney always has the best music, but I don't need to tell you that! Make sure to mix in some tunes sung by your fave furry creatures to your Christmas playlist. They're just so gosh darn adorable- their voices make you melt like Olaf! 

4.) Bake some cookies!

Whether you like to make tasty homemade sugar or gingerbread cookies from scratch or you prefer to make them from a package, it doesn't matter! What matters is that they're delicious and they always get you in the holiday spirit!

5.) Spread Christmas Cheer!

The "Disney Way" is something to embody every day, not just during the holiday season. If you've got out of touch with it though, the best way to rekindle that magical Disney spirit is during the season of giving! Give some small presents, or those cookies you baked, (see tip 4!) to family, neighbors, friends, or those in need. It will make you feel wonderful, and you'll make someone genuinely happy. There is no better way to "live like Disney" than to make others feel special. 

Happy DISEMBER Dis-friends,

The Pixie Dust Princess

As always feel free to leave any comments, questions, or pixie dust ;) below...

Merry Month of DIS-EMBER!

Happy December, my Dis-nerds!!!

Long time, no blog, I know :( So sad, life has been super hectic! I'm hoping your Thanksgiving was lovely and filled with tasty treats, but more importantly, I hope you spent some good, quality time with loved ones :)! I've got a few surprises up my sleeve, so, without further ado, here's the plan for

DIS-EMBER 

Each week leading up to Christmas, I will be posting fun and fantasy filled blogs to help you get in the holiday spirit- from Disney inspired holiday outfits to delicious Disney recipes, advice on how to make your holiday magical, and more, this blog will be filled to the brim with care (like a stocking) of super festive blogs! I'll make sure to post on Twitter (@princessofpd) when a new blog is up on the site! My first entry of this jolly holiday series will be going up later this week, so make sure to keep your eyes open. I miss connecting with you, and what better time to reconnect with my favorite princesses and princes than during the holiday season?!

If you have any questions//concerns/*requests*, BE MY GUEST, and just leave a comment!

May your day be *merry and bright*

The Pixie Dust Princess