Hey, gang! (At least I hope there are enough of you to call a “gang.”) I’m sorry that my posts have been a bit sparse this week. Big things are afoot in our world–we are moving! Well, we’re not actually moving this week, but we did accept an offer on our house and made an offer that was accepted on another one, all in one day! So things have been a bit crazy around here. If this tells you anything, we leave for WDW in 2 weeks and I have yet to pack a thing…that is just SO unlike me! I hope to be more disciplined next week and get back on track. For now, since I have houses on the brain, here’s a throw-back photo of Mickey’s former home in Toontown:

I have a birthday tradition of buying myself a new pair of shoes. Now these can’t be just any shoes–they must be seemingly impractical, and I must pledge to actually wear them despite this fact. Some of my past shoes include hounds-tooth plaid pumps with peep toes and laces, platforms with beige animal print, and–my favorites!–pink and black leopard print heels with straps that go up your ankles like ballerina shoes. (I am not making this up.)

All that to say, I think I may have found my next pair of birthday shoes! Check out these fabulous designs in The Glass Slipper Collection:

Two of my favorites, Disney and DSW, have teamed up for these fabulous shoes that range from $59.95 to $89.95 (not too bad, considering how lovely they are!). With all the embellishments of crystals, jewels, and lace, these will especially appeal to brides, but they’re great for evening wear too. (Already fits my “seemingly impractical” rule!)

Check out the full press release on the shoe line here.

There is a new room-only discount available to the general public for travel dates September 30-December 22,  with November 17-23 blacked out for Thanksgiving weekend. Discounts range from 5-30% off rack rates, depending on the Resort (generally, the more expensive the Resort, the better the percentage off) and the dates you choose.

Call the Disney Reservation Center (407-939-0429) or click here to book online.

I’m not sure where we found this Hidden Mickey. (I saw it on my husband’s iPad…I’m sure I asked him to take a picture of it at some point and he forgot to email it to me.) It was in some sort of  home goods store…maybe Kirkland’s?

It’s happening in stages, but expect Walt Disney World to roll out the free wi-fi in all Resort and Parks areas in the near future. It’s already up and running in the Resorts and in the Magic Kingdom. And now, Epcot is on board. Since I might be the last person on earth who doesn’t own a SmartPhone, this makes me very happy. My iPod Touch and I appreciate this!

Is it going away? If you believe the rumors, it is. But there are some other pretty hefty rumors to go along with it–like tales of Cars Land coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and maybe even a Star Wars-themed land…not to mention that long-in-development Monsters Inc. suspension coaster. Only time will truly tell, but I’m betting that this icon’s days are numbered.