Disney has a way of creating films about a specific topic but then making you reflect on how to change your own life based on the lessons learned. And let me tell you: while the Queen of Katwe is based on a true story about a Ugandan girl who becomes an international chess champion, it really is about a Ugandan girl who teaches us how to win at a game called life. Disney's … [Read more...]
Our Best Vacation Ever: 3 Ways Disney Brought My Broken Family Back Together Again
Last month, I was invited to Walt Disney World (along with 2 other mothers.) We were there to create a video where we would share our most memorable family experiences/vacations at Walt Disney World. And the videos that we made will be displayed on ESSENCE.com's newest editorial destination, Mommy Den. Launched in March of 2015, Mommy Den is ESSENCE.com’s newest editorial … [Read more...]
The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is the “Crowning Jewel” of New Fantasyland in Disney’s Magic Kingdom
I recently attended the dedication of the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. The opening of this roller coaster experience marks the completion of the expansion of New Fantasyland that opened last year. ...The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is the "Crowning Jewel" of New Fantasyland. The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train has a "first-of-its-kind ride system and … [Read more...]
4 Ways Disneyland Brings Out the Best in Parents #DisneySMMoms
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of flying out to Disneyland for the 5th Annual Disney Social Media Moms Celebration in Anaheim, CA. Needless to say, we had a long day, travelling from Georgia all the way to California. The night before a trip such as this, you are up until the wee hours packing…only to wake up at the crack of dawn to get to the airport at least 2 hours before … [Read more...]
What’s New at Disney: 5 Things I Betcha Didn’t Know
When was the last time that your family visited Walt Disney World? Well... whether you visited last week or 10 years ago, you're going to need to work on planning your next trip..because Disney has so many more new and exciting magical experiences coming up for the entire family to enjoy in 2013. BMWK - Check out these 5 exciting experiences that Disney will bring you in … [Read more...]
The Kinsey Collection Brings African American Heritage to Disney
We Were Here and We Matter... Lamar and I had the pleasure of attending the grand opening ceremony of the Kinsey Collection exhibit on Friday March 8, 2013 at the Epcot Center at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. This exhibit contains 40 pieces of a larger collection of African American art, artifacts, documents, books, and more. The collection belongs to a lovely couple, … [Read more...]
Disney Dreamers Academy: Celebrities Show Teens that Their Dreams Can Come True
What if you had a dream, but you didn't know how to make it come true or if it was even possible? What if you knew you were destined for something big in life, but you didn't know how you were going to make it happen? What if your current circumstances seemed so insurmountable, that you didn't know how to overcome them in order to work on your dreams. I am quite sure that … [Read more...]
Disney Dreamers Academy: 10 Things You Need to Know about Achieving Your Dreams
Yesterday was the opening celebration and kickoff of the 2013 Disney Dreamers Academy. Disney has partnered with Steve Harvey and Essence magazine to provide 100 teens from across the country with the unique opportunity to harness the power of their dreams through life changing workshops and motivational talks from celebrities and successful professionals that are a the top of … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Founding Members of the ‘We Are Doc McStuffins’ Movement Appear on Disney Junior
This month Disney Junior has joined in on the celebration of Black History Month with the debut of “We Are Doc McStuffins” interstitials. These interstitials feature Doc McStuffins the young African-American girl who “aspires to be a doctor like her mom,” as well as three “real life African-American female physicians. The "real life" physicians share what their jobs entail and … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Why I know Disney’s New Fantasyland is REALLY Enchanted
Let me just get straight to the point...the kids and I HAD A BALL at the grand opening of Walt Disney World's New Fantasyland last Thursday. As a matter of fact, I don't know who had a better time (me or the kids.) New Fantasyland consists of the Enchanted Forrest and the Storybook Circus area. And contains new and "re-imagined" attractions such as the always popular … [Read more...]
An Adventure of a Lifetime with My Daughter
My daughter and I just came back from an Adventures by Disney Media Sampler vacation, the Roaming the Rockies experience. To be honest, I did not know what to expect from the trip. However I knew from going to the parks and our recent trip on the Disney Fantasy, that Disney always goes out of it's way to ensure that each guest has a magical experience. So, I was sure that I was … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Family Fun At The New Cars Land!
Disney has done it again! Summer's hottest new amusement park is set to open on June 15th at Hollywood's favorite theme park, Disney California Adventure. The most popular tourist destination in California will no longer be Los Angeles, it's now the town of Radiator Springs. Our favorite animated friends from the Disney-Pixar film "Cars""”Lightening McQueen, Flo, Luigi and of … [Read more...]
BMWK Weekend Travel Guide: The Disney Fantasy is Here!
It's official! Disney's newest cruise ship is here and ready for family fun filled voyages from Port Canaveral, Florida. The beautiful luxury liner, the "Disney Fantasy" with her mouse ear logos arrived in NYC for a star studded celebration on Thursday, March 1st. Fairy Godmother, Mariah Carey welcomed the "Disney Fantasy" to NYC and along with her husband Nick Cannon, … [Read more...]
YouTube And Disney Align For Family-Friendly Content
Your child's next favorite cartoon or show just might come from a new YouTube channel. YouTube understands the need for family-friendly content on the world's largest video website and has announced a partnership with Disney to create a co-branded YouTube channel. Both parties will combine to spend between $10 to $15 million dollars to create original family-friendly online … [Read more...]
Disney Living Challenge Week 9: Age-Appropriate Beauty
This week's challenge will talk about something that will definitely hit home if you have daughters like we do. We're talking about age appropriate beauty. Yes I already know, we're being bombarded left and right by images that are telling our children that in order to be pretty they should look like this or that. Am I the only one who was shocked to see that they make shoes … [Read more...]