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A Court of Thorns and Roses Series

I finally finished this series - and wow, did this series end with a bang!

This series took you on a crazy adventure, but I loved every minute of it. If you love fantasy novels and you're yet to read this book, go buy it now. I went from loving one character, to then hating them and loving another, my emotions went all over the place. 

If you don't know what this series is about well, it's about a young girl named Feyre, who pretty much does everything for her family. One day she is out hunting and she kills a wolf, but it wasn't just a wolf, it was a faerie. So of course she gets taken from her home by a high lord of the land where fae live. She then falls in love, finds out secrets and defends this land she barely knows.

I'm super bad at describing things but trust me, it's amazing. Also I'm so in love with Rhysand (Rhys) from this series ugh god, he is just amazing.

Time off Work

I finally had a week off work - and it was amazing! I hadn't had at least a week off from work since May 2016, so I was pretty damn excited about it. 

My family from NSW came to visit and we didn't do much, just hung around the house and occasionally ventured off elsewhere. I forgot how good it felt to do nothing and have no alarm set for the next day. Safe to say it was a great week.

I enjoyed my week off so much that for two weeks after it I'd barely been on social media, edited no videos and didn't write any blog posts. It was a good reminder that sometimes it's good to step away from everything, take some mental health days and don't put any pressure on yourself.

Shadowhunters

I have a love/hate relationship for this show. 

Let me start by saying I loved the books by Cassandra Clare. I remember when the movie came out and I was so excited, only to be left disappointed - let's be real, it wasn't a great movie. But, at least the movie actually sticks to the storyline, unlike the TV show.

Okay, I get it. Often TV shows are different from the books but they changed so much in this show to me it barely resembles the books that I love. But, I still watch it, and it came back in June. I think I keep hoping it will get better and scenes from the book will finally make it into the show and well because I damn love Clace...but it still disappoints. Every. Damn. Time.

I'll still watch it though, even though I need to be honest I'm not that impressed by it. Like I said, love/hate relationship.

Song of the Month

Touch by Little Mix

Little Mix are really killing it right now - they have so many good songs!

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Here are my Top 5, plus an honourable mention because it's Magic Kingdom, must do's when I go to Magic Kingdom. This includes rides, attractions and entertainment. 

Honourable Mention
Meet Mickey Mouse at Town Square Theatre


Nothing complete's your visit to Disney than meeting the #1 mouse himself, Mickey Mouse! And even better, he talks! It's a great experience and I've always had a good amount of time with Mickey, he even cracks some good ole dad jokes. This is my favourite character experience and if you could only meet one character, make it talking Mickey in Town Square - you won't regret it.

#5
The Dapper Dans


The Dapper Dans are a barbershop quartet that have been performing in Disney parks since 1959 at Disneyland California. And since the opening of Magic Kingdom in 1971. It may seem un-Disney to some people, but these guys are amazing. Of course they have amazing voices, but they are funny and so entertaining. Seriously, please check them out if you never have. You can find them on Main Street throughout the day - check the entertainment guide.

#4
Splash Mountain


You can't go to Magic Kingdom without riding one of the 'mountain' rides. You have 3 - Space Mountain, Big Thunder Railroad Mountain and finally my favourite, Splash Mountain. If I could only ride one mountain, this is it. I've always been a massive fan of log flume rides and this one is my all time favourite. Plus, who can resist singing along to Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah?

#3
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train



As I've said previously, I can not put into words my love for this ride. It is the smoothest coaster I have ever been on and once again I'm a sucker for a good sing-a-long, and I seriously belt out Heigh-Ho during the mine scene. This has to be on your list, and YOU WILL need a fastpass. This ride gets massive queues, so either grab a fastpass or jump on during extra magic hours if you are staying on property. Tip - I think the back is better than the front.

#2
Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover


This ride is everything. It made my Top 5 rides in all of Walt Disney World, hell it was number 2. As I've said before - it's my go to ride when I don't know what to do, when I want to sit down, when I want to get out of the sun, when I want to relax, when I want to people watch and when I just damn well want to ride it.

No fast pass required for this ride, it barely has a queue, actually I've never waited in a queue for this ride - but that doesn't mean it doesn't get queues! Some people might find it weird that this in my list, but true Disney fans appreciate it's value and beauty.

#1
Night time Fireworks (Previously Wishes, now Happily Ever After)


If I only had one hour to spend in the parks, it will be when the fireworks are on at Magic Kingdom. I've only ever seen Wishes, though I can't wait to see Happily Ever After in Sept/Oct this year. But the fireworks just make me feel happy, sad, amazed and excited all within 20 or so minutes.

Disney know how to put on a show, and this is one you cannot miss. My absolute favourite part is singing along to all the Disney classics you know and love as the fireworks explode in the sky - oh and I love how Tinkerbell flies across the sky. 

For this, the best place to stand is in front of Cinderella's Castle and down Main Street. You may need to get there an hour or so early to get a good spot, but it's worth it!


And there you go. My top 5 must do's at Magic Kingdom. Make sure to check out the video below, my sister joined in and listed her top 5 too - and yes, our lists were different. Drop a comment below and let me know your top 5 or at least your number 1.




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Walt Disney World has about 50 rides (rough estimate) and these are my top 5 that I must do when I visit.

Honourable Mention
Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom


There is something about the Haunted Mansion and I just love it. It would have made my top 5 but then I remembered I didn't add a 'mountain' so instead it got pushed back to an Honourable Mention.

I love the queue, reading all the gravestones is so much fun and I think I may love the room you enter before the actual ride, better than the ride. Weird I know but Disney fans will get me. But I also love the ballroom scene, oh and the creepy bride at the end, she's pretty cool. I've never been to Magic Kingdom and not gone on this ride and I feel like if I didn't go on it I'd be very disappointed.

Is this haunted room actually stretching? Or is it your imagination, hmm?

#5
Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom


I would've felt weird not including a 'mountain' in this list and Splash Mountain is by far my favourite. I'm a big fan of water rides and how could you not love singing along to Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah?

So although it's number 5, it's my number 1 mountain at Walt Disney World.

#4
Spaceship Earth at EPCOT


The only ride from EPCOT to make my list. I love how it takes you back to the past and it really makes you sit there and think 'wow, look how far as a planet we have come.' 

I love the part in the ride when it's all dark and you're looking at the stars/planets. Not going to lie, it's also fun answering the questions and seeing what your future will be like. It's also really neat at the end, when you're off the ride, how your picture moves to where you live in the world. I love seeing it fly over to Australia and feeling like I contributed to the globe full of little dots.

#3
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at Magic Kingdom


I'm not even sure I can put into words my love for this ride. I rode it 8 times on my last trip. I loved swinging the carriage (when the others were okay with it), love it's smoothness and LOVED belting out the song in the mine scene. I literally didn't care who was around me, I would just scream it from the top of my lungs.

Such a fun ride, and a great smooth coaster - if only it went for longer, oh and it didn't have massive wait times. Guys, get a fast pass for this one or ride it on repeat during extra magic hours like I did. ALSO tip, we loved the back better than the front.

#2
Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover


I know, not the most thrilling ride, but this is my favourite ride at Magic Kingdom. Don't know what you want to do? Ride the PeopleMover. Want to get out of the sun? Ride the PeopleMover. Want to sit down? Ride the PeopleMover. It's raining? Ride the PeopleMover.

Seriously, just ride the damn PeopleMover. It's relaxing and takes you through Space Mountain, hell you might be lucky enough like I was and go through when the ride broke and the lights turned on - best. moment. ever.

It also boasts great views of the castle and is great for people watching. There are usually no lines, and it's just a nice easy ride.

#1
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Hollywood Studios


BEST. RIDE. EVER!

If they ever change this ride or get rid of it, I will cry...for days. 

The theming is spot on, the staff get so into it and I love feeling terrified and yet laughing my head off at the same time.

Words cannot describe my love for this ride.


And there you go! My top 5 must do rides when I go to Walt Disney World.

Check out my video below, my sister joined in and listed her top 5. Also don't forget to let me know in the comments below what your top 5 would be or at least your #1.


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The 100

I watched The 100 when it first aired years ago, and waited every week for a new episode. It was at the end of Season 2, when I then had to wait for Season 3, that I had so many other TV Shows I wanted watch I never got back to it. Well this month, thanks to Netflix, I binge watched the entire Season 3 and now only have 2 episodes left of Season 4.

I love this series, though I'm a big fan of post-apocalyptic and sci-fi TV shows (& movies). Pretty much if you don't know what it's about - the series follows a group of teens as they are the first people from space to return to Earth after a devastating nuclear  apocalypse. So they have to try and survive on Earth without knowing it's survivable and without adults. 

It's such a good TV show, and I get it's not everyone's cup of tea, but if this sounds like something you'd like and you haven't seen it - watch it. It's based off a book series which I'm yet to read but will hopefully get to it soon.

Quay Sunglasses

You know how some girls collect shoes or bags? Yeah well, I've always had a big sunglasses collection. I've seen Quay Sunglasses everywhere for the past year it feels like and I finally decided to get myself some. I bought Sorority Princess and Game Over and I'm in love! (see pics below) Plus I ordered them and got them within a week, this is big for someone who lives in Australia, stuff doesn't usually send that fast. They are so comfortable and just look amazing, seriously look at them, aren't they beautiful?


Game On
Sorority Princess


Song of the Month


Happily Ever After by Jordan Fisher & Angie Keilhauer

Unless you're a fan of Disney Parks, you wouldn't have heard this song. But it is the song for the new fireworks show that debut in May at Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World. I've seriously been listening to it on repeat, love it so much. I'm sure fellow Disney fans get me.

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So I found this tag on YouTube by Sarah Sterling. I thought instead of making a video doing the tag I'd instead do a blog post, so here I am! Now onto the questions!

When was the first time you visited a Disney park?
1997, I visited Walt Disney World. I was 5, and yes the picture at the top to left was me in 1997 meeting Mickey Mouse for the first time.


What is your favourite Disney park?
Walt Disney World! And if I had to be more specific since Disney World is really 4 parks and 2 water parks, I'd say Magic Kingdom. I feel like people tend to always love the first park they ever visited most.

What is your happiest single moment in a Disney park?
Hard question! I have so many happy memories in Disney parks, but I think it'd have to be seeing Wishes for the first time in 2012. I was so unprepared for what happened that I was just blown away and extremely happy.

What is your favourite Disney parks purchase? 
Ahh, another hard question. But it has to be my Mickey/Minnie ears, all of them! Every time I go I always add more to my collection therefore it has to be my favourite right? 

What is your favourite Disney attraction?
Easy, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror in Hollywood Studios. Hands down best ride ever!

Which character do you have to meet when you go to a Disney park?
Can't go to a Disney park without meeting the boss himself, Mickey Mouse.

If you could build a Disney attraction based on your favourite Disney movie, what would it be?
Well my favourite Disney movie is The Little Mermaid and I feel like the ride at both Disney World and California Adventure really suit that movie so I'm going to pick another.

I think an Aladdin rollercoaster would be awesome. So picture one of those rollercoaster where you lie down and you can fly over all the countries they do in the movie while the song A Whole New World plays, it wouldn't be a crazy rollercoaster, just really nice, smooth and gives you the feeling of flying on a magic carpet.

What is your favourite Disney parks restaurant?
So I'm pretty new to experiencing awesome Disney parks restaurants. But from my last 2016 trip to Disney World I'd have to say my favourite restaurant was Hoop Dee Doo found in Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort. The food is good and the atmosphere is amazing, if you haven't been here and you're planning to go to Disney World GO HERE!! You will not regret it.

Describe a situation when a Disney cast member went above and beyond for you?
I've never had a bad experience with a Disney cast member but the one memory coming to me was when I was in Disney's California Adventure in 2016. I'd just found the Disneyland 60th Anniversary fleece blanket and was beyond excited, plus a tie dye Disneyland singlet. I went to the cashier to pay and she was extremely nice and asked me all about my holiday, she then proceeded to give me a discount on all my stuff (I think it was an annual passholder discount, which I am not) and it just made me so happy that she did that because she didn't have to.

Plan your dream Disney vacation. Include your perfect resort, restaurant, park and show?
Dream vacation - a month at Disney World. I'd stay in a bungalow at Disney's Polynesian Resort, eat at all the restaurants but especially Ohana because it is high on my to do list, live at Magic Kingdom almost every day because it's so magical and sit in the hub and enjoy Happily Ever After - or you know if they could bring the Star Wars fireworks to Magic Kingdom because John Williams plus epic castle projection and firework show will literally kill me with happiness.

And there you have it! I now tag YOU! Do it, and comment below if you do so I can go read (or watch) all about it.


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