SVong-Along

It's been two weeks since I've been to Disneyland. Although part of me is glad I don't work there (saw a lady complain to a cast member that her baked potato had bacon after she had devoured the whole thing and she was trying to get a refund), part of me misses being an annual passholder/lowering my IQ for a day/embracing my inner child. Right now,  Pixar Fest is the current theme at Disneyland Resort from now until September 3rd. 1 out of 3 Pixar Fest Snap Filters I found Essentially, there are a lot of themed foods, a few picture and character-meet opportunities, a new fireworks show, and general hype for "Pixar Pier" to open later this summer in Disney California Adventure (DCA). (Disney•Pixar/Disneyland Resort) I spent 12 hours on a Sunday at Disneyland and 3.5 hours on a non-holiday Monday at DCA, and checked out some of the food and fun. Here are my tips to make the most of Pixar Fest: 1. If you can, go with an Annual Passholder  Annual P...

Pixar takes us into unbelievable worlds of living toys, monsters, and flying houses, yet their movies resonate with relatable characters experiencing a range of human emotions; and that is the secret to their movie magic. (If you can't tell yet, I'm a pretty big fan of Pixar, and if you know anyone who is able to give tours at the HQ in Emeryville plz plz plz ask for a tour and invite me). Their newest film, Coco, keeps this magic and tradition alive by taking us into the world of the dead and Mexican customs while following the struggles of Miguel, who is torn between his passion for music and his music-hating family. While the animations are colorful and visually stunning, the themes of music, family, and culture really make this a memorable movie. Music: For Miguel, music is his passion, how he is able to communicate with others, and a tool to help him form his identity and grow his self-confidence. Pixar is a master at evoking emotions with music, and this is espec...