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Avengers: Endgame Trailer Reaction and Breakdown!

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Avengers Endgame posterI have been waiting what seems like forever for the Avengers 4 trailer to drop. My theory was that it would drop on the same date as the Avengers: Infinity War trailer did last year, but alas that day came and went with nothing. When the trailer finally popped upon YouTube I could barely get the words out to intro my trailer reaction. I didn’t want to waste any time and watched it immediately. Then I watched it again. And again. And again.

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Well, we finally have a title for Avengers 4 – Endgame. I totally called that from the beginning and then had doubts. We see so much and so little at the same time. I need more, but I got just enough. The hype is real. The wait – so worth it. For a trailer that showed practically nothing, it showed so much.

My Reaction

Yea. I did NOT expect the tears to come. At all. They snuck right up on me. Iron Man is my boy. And having him hurt and dying from the start. Saying goodbye to his love. Nope. It got me. This trailer brought me right back to the place I was at the end of Avengers: Infinity War. Marvel ripped open old wounds and left me there, with my heart in my hand. Not knowing what to do. And all the tears came. All of them.

What Does This All Mean?

As I said before, this trailer gives us almost nothing – but so much at the same time. In one scene, we learn that Shuri is among the missing. Did she turn to dust or is she simply in hiding, working on a solution alone? We see Hawkeye as Ronin which YES! I was really hoping for this. I am a massive fan of Jeremy Renner and cannot wait to see him pull this off because I know he will. If he is Ronin this surely means his family has died. I am curious if his family disappeared in the snap heard ’round the world, or is this an alternate timeline? A different dimension? Was Black Widow there looking for this darker version of him? And did she kill his family in this timeline like she did in the comics? Because then I doubt he will be happy to see her….

Something else that seems obvious from this trailer, but not, is that we can only assume they go back in time. When Black Widow says “this is gonna work Steve” and he has a photo of Peggy…. I mean, it SEEMS like that is what they are doing. Or going to another timeline. Another dimension.

And is Scott Lang at the end there! How did he get out of the Quantum Realm? Goliath (as we asked Laurence Fishburne in our interview with him)? Ghost? Or is he a Skrull? Maybe? I mean, wishful thinking on my part but Secret Invasion and Dark Reign are my dream story lines to see on the big screen.

Check out my breakdown of the second Avengers: Endgame trailer!

And that poster. Not cool Marvel, not cool. Too soon.

AVENGERS: ENDGAME in theaters April 26, 2019!

Smallfoot Teaches Kids Valuable Lessons: A Parent’s Review

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Smallfoot Teaches Kids Valuable Lessons_ A Parent's Review

When Smallfoot came to theaters, my family really wanted to see it. Unfortunately we have a small theater in town and it was out within two weeks, so we never got the chance. When a copy of Smallfoot on blu-ray showed up at our door (thanks Warner Bros!), my girls literally did a dance around the room! They grabbed their yeti dolls, sat down in front of the TV, and asked if we could watch it. We did. And I am so glad because it teaches kids some great lessons.

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Stand Up For What You Believe In

In Smallfoot a yeti sees a human, and most of the other yetis do not believe him. Most of the humans do not believe him that he saw a yeti. The yeti goes on a hunt to prove himself right. He stands up for what he believes in, and that is a really important lessons for kids to learn. Even if others laugh and you and make fun of you, you should stay true to yourself, and your thoughts.

Different Is OK

Being different is OK. Yes the yeti is scared of the human and the human is scared of the yeti – because they are different. Perhaps they learn that being is different is OK in this movie? I refuse to give spoilers, but I think that is a good guess, don’t you?

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Overall Thoughts

This is kid’s movie, more or less, so you know it is going to be predictable. I won’t give anything away, but just know that parents might figure out what is going to happen pretty easily. All that being said, I still really enjoyed this movie. The humor is there, and it is something I won’t mind watching again. Plus, it has some heart. I totally recommend this for families with kids until 13. They will love it!

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About Smallfoot

An animated adventure for all ages, with fun new music by Zendaya & Common and featuring an all-star cast, “Smallfoot” turns the Bigfoot legend upside down when a bright young Yeti (Channing Tatum) finds something he thought didn’t exist—a human! News of the “smallfoot,” Percy (James Corden), throws the simple Yeti community into an uproar over what else might be out there in the big world beyond their snowy village. This is an epic story about friendship and courage!

Bonus Features

  • Yeti Set Go Sing-Along
  • “Super Soozie” Mini Movie: Custom animation featuring the yeti toddler, Soozie.
  • Migo in The Secret of the Yeti Stones: Featurette featuring Channing Tatum
  • Yeti or Not, Here They Come! Imagining Smallfoot: The making of Smallfoot
  • Finally Free” Music Video
  • Moment of Truth” Music Video
  • Wonderful Life: In 28 Languages, Sung Around the World Music Video
  • Theatrical promos

Get Smallfoot on Digital December 4th!
Buy Your Copy on Blu-ray and DVD December 11th!

 

5 Things Every Harry Potter Fan Has To Do At Wizarding World Universal Studios Hollywood

Thank you to Universal Studios Hollywood for providing me with a ticket and Express Pass to enjoy the day at the park! All opinions expressed are 100% my own.

5 Things Every Harry Potter Fan Has To Do At Wizarding World Universal Studios Hollywood

You might know this already, but I am a huge fan of Harry Potter. I have read the books several times now, and seen all of the movies multiple times as well. Recently, I introduced my daughters to the books and movies, and it is so much fun living it through their eyes. So when I got the chance to visit Universal Studios Hollywood, you know I was most excited about the Wizarding World of Harry Potter! If you get the chance to visit (which you totally should!), here are 5 things you absolutely HAVE to do!

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Hagrid’s motorcycle outside Flight of the Hippogriff

1. Ride Flight of the Hippogriff

This roller coaster is a ton of fun! It is fast, which I imagine is just like riding a real Hippogriff. It is a little short, which is my only complaint. But that just means the line moves really quickly and you can hop right on again if you wish!

2. Ride Harry Potter and The Forbidden Journey

One of my all time favorite rides is Harry Potter and The Forbidden Journey. Not only do you get to walk through Hogwarts, and see some of your favorite characters, as you wait in the queue. The ride itself is filled with things every Harry Potter fan will love. The Dementors are creepy – but amazingly detailed and awesome to see in person. I promise you, this ride is filled with thrills and you will love it!

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Every treat you can imagine at Honeydukes!

3. Shop At Honeydukes

If you know me, you know I am a sweets girl. So shopping at Honeydukes is like a dream come true! From the Chocolate Frogs, to the Fizzing Whizzbees – every Harry Potter fan will be gawking to see these treats with their own two eyes! And then to taste them – pure heaven! Fans can also visit Zonko’s Joke Shop, Dervish and Banges, and more!

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Treat yourself to a butterbeer – you won’t regret it!

4. Have a Butterbeer

You absolutely cannot visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter without tasting a butterbeer. They have regular and frozen and both are delicious. I personally prefer the non-frozen version, but I know most of my friends like the frozen. Either way, you can’t go wrong with a butterbeer! YUM!

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Which wand will choose you?

5. Get A Wand At Ollivanders

If you are a Harry Potter fan like me, you know how important it is to have your very own wand. We have one for all four members of our family. When we aren’t visiting the Wizarding World, they are hanging up on the wall in my office. But when we go, we take them with us because they are interactive! YUP! Interactive – meaning there is all sorts of mischief you can get up to when visiting Universal Studios.

Heading to Universal Studios Orlando? Don’t worry, I have you covered for that too!

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Don’t forget to get a photo with the conductor of the Hogwarts Express!

SURPRISE: I Was On The Set of Captain Marvel! | #CaptainMarvel

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i was on the set of captain marvel!

I can finally scream it from the rooftops – I WAS ON THE SET OF CAPTAIN MARVEL! Yes, you read that right. Trust me, the Marvel fan girl inside of me was freaking out. It has been so hard to keep this a secret and I cannot wait to give you guys all the details. The things that I saw, the things that I touched, the things that I witnessed… will all have to remain a secret for now. Sorry guys, all I can tell you is that I was there! But soon enough I will let you in on all the little details, so stay tuned! For now, let’s just watch this BRAND NEW Captain Marvel trailer reaction.

That trailer dropped last night and in case you couldn’t tell, it has me HYPED!!! She looks AMAZING. Her suit! And we finally see Chewie! I cannot wait for this movie. OMG, seriously. So many amazing things. Captain Marvel will be the first female superhero solo lead of a film, and it has been a long time coming. She is so badass and I have been a fan of hers for a very long time (way back when she was Ms. Marvel).

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Just walking on to the set was like – the greatest moment of my life. Then that night we went to the Avengers: Infinity War Premiere and after party. Yea, it was basically the best day ever and nothing will ever top it. I cannot wait to spill ALL THE DETAILS! So stay tuned for much, much more!

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Just look at this poster and try to tell me Captain Marvel is not a complete badass. You can’t.

About Captain Marvel

Set in the 1990s, Marvel Studios’ CAPTAIN MARVEL is an all-new adventure from a previously unseen period in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe that follows the journey of Carol Danvers as she becomes one of the universe’s most powerful heroes. While a galactic war between two alien races reaches Earth, Danvers finds herself and a small cadre of allies at the center of the maelstrom.

The film stars Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Djimon Hounsou, Lee Pace, Lashana Lynch, Gemma Chan, Rune Temte, Algenis Perez Soto, Mckenna Grace, with Annette Bening, with Clark Gregg, and Jude Law. Marvel Studios’ CAPTAIN MARVEL is produced by Kevin Feige and directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck. Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Jonathan Schwartz, Patricia Whitcher and Stan Lee are the executive producers.

Higher. Further. Faster.

See Captain Marvel in theaters on March 8th, 2019!

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Now Your Kids Can Join in Coffee Talk With Creative Café Barista Bar

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This is a sponsored post. I was invited to write about Creative Cafe by ShopHer Media Influencer Marketing Agency. All opinions expressed are 100% my own.

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My husband and I are big coffee drinkers. We even have a coffee bar in our kitchen where we come up with all sorts of fun drinks. Because of that my daughters are always asking about the specialty drinks we make for ourselves. One of our daughter’s has actually started helping us make our lattes and cappuccinos. So when I first heard about the Creative Café Barista Bar from RoseArt I was thrilled! I knew this was something my girls would love – and now they can join our coffee talk!

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Let the Creativity Flow

Of course, these drinks are totally coffee (and caffeine) free – so don’t worry about that. There is also no heat involved, making it totally kid safe. The Creative Café Barista Bar is all about kids finding their inner Barista and making customized coffee-free latte drinks – just like a barista does at their favorite local coffee shop! It comes with lots of different recipes to choose from – but creative kiddos can come up with their own.

Creative Cafe Barista Bar Finishing Touches

Kids can create a specialty drink of their own in three simple steps – add flavor, froth, and then design with stencils! Just use milk or a milk alternative (we LOVE almond milk in our house) as a base and let the creativity flow from there. Get it, flow! Ha. Anyways, kids can use the powder that comes with the Barista Bar, or use their own powder or syrup from home. It is ridiculously easy to use – and my kids love it! Yes, I totally have fun playing with it too. And I swear my husband does but I promised him I wouldn’t tell.

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Our Favorite Recipe

My girls instantly had a favorite recipe. And I have to admit, as soon as I saw it, I figured it would be! Chocolate Covered Strawberry. If I am being totally honest here, you know I tried it too – and it was DELICIOUS! It just might replace my coffee. Start by adding strawberry powder to the pitcher, then pour in the milk of your choice (we went with vanilla unsweetened almond milk), and stir. Set aside your strawberry mixture in a cup and pour some chocolate powder in to the pitcher. Add milk and froth. Pour the froth on to the strawberry mixture and you are done! Of course, you can a fun design with powder or sprinkles, or whatever you feel like. We chose sprinkles we had and it really put it over the top!

Creative Cafe Recipes

Download some recipes here —> Creative Cafe Drink Recipes

Creative Cafe Barista Bar

A Great Gift Idea

The Creative Cafe has been a fun addition to our kitchen already, I know we will enjoy it for years to come. My husband and I are happy to have our girls join our “coffee talk” with their very own coffee-free specialty beverages. If you want to know more, look here, and don’t forget, you can find it online or in store at Amazon, Target, and Walmart. With the holidays coming up, I have to say this would make a perfect holiday gift!

Celebrate Disney Mickey Mouse’s 90th Anniversary with DOLE® Recipes!

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Looking for the perfect way to celebrate Disney Mickey Mouse’s 90th Anniversary? I know just how with these delicious DOLE® Recipes!

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If you follow me on social media or have ever been to my site before than you know I love me some Mickey Mouse! My family and I are Disney Vacation Club members and so we travel to Walt Disney World two to three times a year. A few years ago we were actually at WDW for Mickey’s birthday and it was such a fun celebration! This year, for Mickey’s 90th Anniversary, and what better way to celebrate than with some delicious recipes from DOLE® and a gorgeous special edition Le Creuset Collection?

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Just the Beginning

As you might already know, in 1928 Mickey Mouse made his Hollywood debut in Steamboat Willie. This is one of my all time favorite shorts of his. If you didn’t know, my husband was a sailor in the United States Navy (because of Donald Duck actually) and so we love Steamboat Willie. This short started it all, and I am so glad that it did. At 167 years old, DOLE® knows a thing or two about longevity as well. At the same time Mickey was being introduced to the world, 2,500 miles across the Pacific in Hawaii, James Drummond Dole was overseeing a 20,000-acre pineapple plantation that would grow into the world’s largest provider of fresh fruits and vegetables. Is that impressive or what?

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Nine decades later, DOLE® and Disney come together to celebrate Mickey’s 90th anniversary with four months of activities. Over these few months, we are getting fresh takes on some iconic recipes as well as new dishes honoring a True Original and the two brands’ long collaborative friendship. It’s the culmination of DOLE®’s yearlongPowering the Hero Within” (#DoleHero) initiative, an ambitious nutritious-eating alliance that marries DOLE® fruits, vegetables, and nutrition with the most popular Disney films and characters! You might remember I shared some Incredibles 2 inspired recipes a while back, which were part of this initiative.

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Dole & Disney: The History

Launching October 15th and continuing through January 2019, the program presents 19 new Dole Mickey Mouse inspired recipes and how-to recipe videos [WILL ADD RECIPE HYPERLINKS WHEN LIVE] themed to different Mickey Mouse eras plus images of the True Original on tens of millions of DOLE® Bananas, Pineapples, packaged salads, and vegetables in U.S and Canadian supermarkets continentwide. My daughters always enjoy picking out vegetables and fruits that have their favorite characters on them, like Mickey. Hint, hint, parents – this is a great way to get your kids to eat healthy foods!

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Dole and Disney have a rich history of working together toward happier, healthier families, and encouraging kids of all ages to eat better and be more active,” said William Goldfield, Dole’s director of communications. “Since our relationship has always centered on the intersection of fun and food, we knew we wanted to celebrate Mickey’s 90th in a big way.

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Throw Mickey A Party

What better way to celebrate his 90th anniversary than throwing Mickey a birthday party! I don’t know about you guys but this mouse means a lot to me. Disney has been prominent throughout my life, and such an influence on myself and my family. My husband and I honeymooned at Walt Disney World, it means that much to us. So we have been planning on celebrating his big day at home for a while now, and thanks to DOLE® we now have the perfect recipes to help us do so! Recipes include Steamboat Willie Green Apple Waldorf, DOLE® Mushroom Rockefeller, and more.

These are our favorite recipes:

Dole Pineapple Julep Smoothie - Mint Julip Smoothie

DOLE® Pineapple Julep Smoothie

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DOLE® Grilled “Not” Dog

Dole Birthday Cupcakes

Coco-Nana Birthday Cupcakes

All 19 original recipes, videos and other content will be available for free download on the DOLE® Pinterest page, so start planning your Mickey’s Birthday Celebration!

 

Holiday Gift Ideas For Geeks Of All Ages!

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Gifts for Geeks of All Ages!

In case you haven’t figured it out already, I am a total geek. I love all things geeky, especially collectibles and yes, even toys. I’m raising my daughters to be just a bit geeky too, so that means holiday gifts that we all geek out over! I put together a list of some of my favorites that I hope help your holiday shopping for any geeks of any age in your life! This guide does contain affiliate links.

For Adult Geeks

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Rick & Morty iHome Headphones

The all new Rick and Morty Headphones are here! Listen to whatever you like by plugging in your audio device. Enjoy quality sound from the makers of iHome and enter into a dimension of your own. These Rick and Morty headphones offer a sleek and contemporary design perfect for anyone. Get a phone call while listening? Not a problem, the built in microphone allows for answering and ending calls with ease. The adjustable headband and padded cushions ensures a comfortable and custom fit. These will make the perfect gift for any Rick and Morty fan.

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Pop Culture Candles & Cards

Insight Editions’ new sculpted candles and handmade cards for pop-culture fans will make great gifts for teens and adults this season. There’s a huge line of ultra-detailed designs from Harry Potter, Game of Thrones and DC Comics! These are the coolest things ever and would be a great gift for ANY geek!

For Gamer Geeks

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Red Dead Redemption 2

After a robbery goes badly wrong in the western town of Blackwater, Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang are forced to flee. With federal agents and the best bounty hunters in the nation massing on their heels, the gang must rob, steal and fight their way across the rugged heartland of America in order to survive. As deepening internal divisions threaten to tear the gang apart, Arthur must make a choice between his own ideals and loyalty to the gang who raised him.

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Fallout 76

Multiplayer finally comes to the epic open world RPGs of Bethesda Game Studios. Create your character with the S.P.E.C.I.A.L system and forge your own path in a new and untamed wasteland with hundreds of locations. Whether you journey alone or with friends, a new and unique Fallout adventure awaits. All-new graphics, lighting and landscape technology brings to life six distinct West Virginia regions. From the forests of Appalachia to the noxious crimson expanses of the Cranberry Bog, each region offers its own risks and rewards. Post-nuclear America has never looked so beautiful!

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Let’s Go Pikachu / Evee

Explore the diverse and vibrant region of Kanto! True-to-size wild Pokémon roam around in the game, so catch them like a real Pokémon Trainer by using motion, timing, and a well-placed Poké Ball. Go on a stroll with your favorite Pokémon in your Poké Ball Plus! Connect your game directly to Pokémon Go to receive Kanto region Pokémon.

For Kid Geeks

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TMNT Turtle Tank (& Figures)

Hidden throughout new York city are secret doors and tunnels to a hidden city! Donnie builds a villain bustin’, turtle tank to navigate through new York city and the realms below in order to become the heroes they were always destined to be! And don’t forget the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Figures!

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Ben 10 Alien Creation Chamber

The power of Alien creation is in your hands! Create your own custom 3” mini figures by mixing and matching Alien body parts. Select and combine the parts inside the omnitrix-inspired Chamber, and then launch the fully formed and articulated Alien figure! The set comes with 4 figures to mix and match, including heat blast, four arms, wild vine and grey matter. Also includes a storage compartment to keep additional figure parts when you expand your collection with the Alien creation figure 2-packs!

4 Reasons Why The Disneyland MaxPass Is SO Worth It!

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Disneyland provided me with a day pass to experience the parks. I purchased the max pass on my own. All opinions expressed are 100% my own.

4 Reasons Why The Disneyland MaxPass Is SO Worth It!

You guys probably already know that I am a Disney Vacation Club member. I have mastered the FastPass+ at Walt Disney World even getting 16 FastPasses over 3 parks in one day before. But Disneyland is a whole different animal. So when I first heard about the MaxPass (and the fact that is was only $10), well, I knew I had to try it out and see if it was worth it. Well, it is. Hands down. And here is why!

Disney MaxPass is easy to use!

Easy To Use

Disney MaxPass is ridiculously easy to use. Much like the FastPass+ for Walt Disney World, you use an app to make your selections. You even purchase it through the app. Select the guests in your party and search for the ride and time you want. TIP: As soon as your scan your MaxPass, start searching for the next ride!

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Less Time Waiting in Line

Because of the Disney MaxPass, we pretty much just walked on every ride. I was only spending one day at both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park so this allowed me to get a lot accomplished. My favorite rides were totally Mission Breakout and Incredicoaster. The new theme for that ride is amazing – AMAZING!

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Unlimited Disney PhotoPass

Probably the best part about the Disney MaxPass is that you get unlimited PhotoPass access with it. How many times have you seen the BEST ride photo captured, but you don’t want to have to pay to purchase it? Well not only can you download every single ride photo with MaxPass, you also get the PhotoPass photo opps throughout the park. My friends and I had to get a few fun shots, and we were so happy they were included in the cost of the MaxPass. Like I said, worth it!

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A Minor Cost

Disney MaxPass is only $10 per person per day. For a family of four like mine that is $40 per day, however, it is totally worth your time in line. Even if you are staying for a couple of days to enjoy the parks, I recommend purchasing it. The PhotoPass photos make it worth it alone, the short lines, just an extra perk!

My family is planning a trip out to Disneyland as soon as Star Wars Land opens, and I can guarantee you that we are going to be utilizing the MaxPass. Even for a family of four, it is ridiculously worth it!

A Behind The Scenes Look At the Single Parents Set | #SingleParents

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Thank you to Disney & ABC for sending me out to LA for the Ralph Breaks the Internet Event! All opinions expressed are 100% my own.

A Behind The Scenes Look At the Single Parents Set

Single Parents is easily one of the funniest new shows on television. From the first episode, I was totally hooked! The fact that they have an amazing ensemble of main cast members certainly helps. While in LA recently, I was so excited to have the opportunity to check out the Single Parents set, and get a tour from the executive producer Jason Winer and actor Jake Choi (who plays Miggy Park). It was so cool to be on the set of a show I watch religiously!

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Jason Winer giving us some inside details on the set of Single Parents.

Stories from the Set

You know I immediately had to ask Jason about Pickles. If you have not been watching this show (first of all shame on you!), there is an episode where Pickles the Guinea Pig dies. I am an animal lover and just had to make sure that he was OK. I learned that while yes, the actor who portrays Pickles is alive and well, the fate of the Guinea Pig who this story was based on is not. Yep. A child really stepped on a Guinea Pig and killed him. How sad! This did make for a great episode though, so is it horrible to say I am glad it happened? Yea, it is. I take that back…maybe.

Jason Winer on the set of Single Parents
Executive Producer Jason Winer.

Something we learned on the set of Single Parents is just how much things have to moved around. Certain sets are used for several different things. For example, Poppy’s house is also Miggy’s house. This actually makes sense since they live in the same apartment building.

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On the set of Single Parents with the cast

Meeting the Cast

While touring the set of the school playground area, the main cast members all came out for a photo opportunity with us! Brad Garrett, who plays Douglas Fogerty, was one of the first, and we discussed his role as Eeyore in Ralph Breaks The Internet. He has a very small, Easter Egg role (that we do see in the trailer). But it was super fun to chat with him briefly about it.

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On the set with the cast of Single Parents!

When Taran Killam, who stars as Will Cooper, walked in, I am pretty sure I screamed out loud. I tried really hard not to, but I just could not help it. I’m a HUGE Saturday Night Live fan and think he is (and always will be) one of the best cast members. I had a moment to chat with him about SNL, and Pickles, and his chemistry with Tyler Wladis, who plays Graham D’Amato, so my life is complete now. Between that and meeting Nathan Fillion just hours before, I can die happy.

With Jake Choi on the set of Single Parents
With Jake Choi on the set of Single Parents.

Photos of the Set

There were so many amazing things to check out on the set of Single Parents. Including lots of small details. We learned that Angie D’Amato’s home, who is played by Leighton Meester, is messy and cluttered on purpose. She is a very busy single mom, and that is likely how her life and home would be. Every little thing on set is done with a purpose.

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Angie’s living room.
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A table in Angie’s house.
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The kitchen in Angie’s house is a mess, by design.
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Graham’s Bedroom.

Something I found super interesting is that the Fogerty home needs to have a ceiling for a very specific reason. With a lot of sets, a ceiling is never built. But Brad Garrett is so tall, that one needed to be one the set of his character’s house.

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In the Fogerty’s Kitchen
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The Fogerty House
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Douglas Fogerty’s Office
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Rory’s Room was by far the coolest one on set!

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Rory's Room Single Parents

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Poppy’s apartment in the process of being turned in to Miggy’s apartment.
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Poppy’s bathroom.
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Baby Jack has so many shoes!
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Behind the Scenes.
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Leighton Meester’s chair.
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Poppy Banks is played by Kimrie Lewis.
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Brad Garrett’s chair.

Classroom and School Photos

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The Geekly Show girls taking a break for some fun!
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Hilltop Elementary
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A bulletin board on set.
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The teacher’s desk.
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The phone tree hanging up in the classroom shows the attention to detail on set.
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A view of the Hilltop Elementary classroom.
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Plenty of books to read.

The Winebrary

Some of my favorite scenes take place in the Winebrary. Man, I wish we had one near me – I would practically live there! I mentioned the hilarious episode where Miggy cannot use a wine bottle opener to Jake while we were on set, and he let me know he actually used to be a bartender and that he never used that kind of opener. Fun fact, I am the WORST at using those openers too. For some reason I have a really hard time with them.

Mama's Geeky in the Winebrary on the Single Parents set

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Tonight’s Episode

SINGLE PARENTS – “The Beast” – Will encourages Angie to rediscover her passion for heavy metal music by taking a guitar class, and in turn, Angie insists that Will get back in the field covering weather by driving both of them into a storm. Meanwhile, the rest of the gang explore their romantic passions as Douglas pursues his crush on Big Red with the help of Miggy, and Poppy feels an instant connection with a dreamy musician, on an all-new episode of “Single Parents,” WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28 (9:31-10:00 p.m. EST), on The ABC Television Network.

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SINGLE PARENTS – “The Beast” – (ABC/Kevin Estrada) KIMRIE LEWIS, JAKE CHOI, BRAD GARRETT, TARAN KILLAM
LEIGHTON MEESTER, KIMRIE LEWIS, JAKE CHOI, BRAD GARRETT, TARAN KILLAM
SINGLE PARENTS – “The Beast” – (ABC/Kevin Estrada) LEIGHTON MEESTER, KIMRIE LEWIS, JAKE CHOI, BRAD GARRETT, TARAN KILLAM

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Exploring the Set of The Rookie with Mercedes Mason & Nathan Fillion | #TheRookie

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Thank you to Disney & ABC for sending me out to LA for the Ralph Breaks the Internet Event! All opinions expressed are 100% my own.

Exploring the Set of The Rookie with Mercedes Mason & Nathan Fillion

The Rookie is hands down one of my favorite new ABC TV shows, so when I found out that during the #RalphBreaksTheInternetEvent I would be checking out the set, I was thrilled! This may come as a surprise to you but as a total geek, I am a huge Nathan Fillion (who plays John Nolan in The Rookie) fan. Firefly anyone? Plus Castle was just…amazing! We were warned that we might not see him on set, but that we would be getting a set tour from Mercedes Mason (who plays Zoe Andersen), who I also adore. I loved her in Fear The Walking Dead but I had no idea how much fun she was. I discovered almost immediately she is snarky and loves pranks – my kind of girl!

Mama's Geeky On the set of The Rookie

Who We Saw

The entire cast was AMAZING! It seemed like they were genuinely excited to see us and show us around. Afton Williamson, who plays Talia Bishop, is the selfie QUEEN you guys. Seriously. She took the perfect selfies with all of us. Girl knows what she is doing! We also bumped in to Richard T. Jones, who plays Wade Grey. He was so sweet, despite Mercedes ragging on him whenever she spotted him. He was nice enough to stop and take some photos with us as well.

Afton Williamson on the set of The Rookie
Afton Williamson
Mercedes Mason on the set of The Rookie
Mercedes Mason
Richard T Jones on the set of The Rookie
Richard T. Jones

Then we turned the corner and who did we see, Nathan Fillion himself! I freaked out just a bit. He was super nice, and told us some inside information about the set, like which room gets the hottest to film in. Nathan even grabbed one of our phones and took a selfie with all of us. I am still getting over the shock of seeing him up close and personal – ladies, he looks flawless in person too!

Nathan Fillion on the set of The Rookie
We spotted Nathan Fillion. Photo Credit: ABC/Eric McCandless
Nathan Fillion The Rookie Set tour
Chatting with Nathan Fillion. Photo Credit: ABC/Eric McCandless
The Rookie on the set with Nathan FIllion
Nathan Fillion. Photo Credit: ABC/Eric McCandless

Photos of The Set

It was kind of surreal walking around and seeing things from one of my favorite shows. I have been on sets before, but it never gets old. Especially when it is something you are really in to. We saw the offices, the holding cells (Mercedes joked that is where they put Nathan when he is getting hangry), and even the briefing room where they have all their meetings. Fun Fact: Nathan let us know that room gets really hot when filming because they have a LOT of lights they put in there.

On the set of The Rookie with Mercedes Mason
Mercedes Mason showing us some of her pranks. Photo Credit: ABC/Eric McCandless
The Rookie Mercedes Mason set tour
Sitting in the Sergeant’s office. Photo Credit: ABC/Eric McCandless

I loved seeing all of the details on set, and couldn’t help but wonder how many things were inside jokes. Speaking of jokes, Mercedes Mason is quite the prankster. She showed us all sorts of things she does to mess with Richard. Poor Richard. She hides things in his desk, including a carton that says he smells like soup (and sits down to pee). We were all cracking up when she showed us!

On the set of The Rookie
A holding cell on the set of The Rookie.
On the set of The Rookie
The Sergeant’s desk on the set of The Rookie.
Pranks On the set of The Rookie
Pranks on the set of The Rookie!
On the set of The Rookie
A behind the scenes look of the set of The Rookie.
On the set of The Rookie
A white board on the set of The Rookie.
On the set of The Rookie
On the set of The Rookie.
On the set of The Rookie
A detail on the set of The Rookie.
On the set of The Rookie
On the set of The Rookie.

Watching the Filming

Something that was really cool is that we were able to watch a scene being filmed. I cannot say much about it except that we saw Nathan in his element. He is a natural guys!

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Watching the filming of The Rookie.
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Listening to a take or two of The Rookie.

We watched on two television screens and passed around some headsets so that we could hear what was being said. I can’t wait to watch that episode when it airs!

The Rookie Mercedes Mason Group pic
Thank you Mercedes Mason for an amazing tour of the set of The Rookie! Photo Credit: ABC/Eric McCandless
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THE ROOKIE – “The Hawke” (ABC/Eric McCandless) RICHARD T. JONES, NATHAN FILLION, ERIC WINTER

Tonight’s Episode

“The Hawke” – Nolan and the team must help capture a cop and his former mentor from the academy after he becomes a fugitive following an assault. Meanwhile, Officer Tim Bradford needs Officer Lucy Chen to learn to predict the moves of criminals in order to capture them, on “The Rookie,” airing TUESDAY, NOV. 27 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST), on The ABC Television Network, streaming and on demand.

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THE ROOKIE – “The Hawke” (ABC/Eric McCandless) MELISSA O’NEIL, ERIC WINTER

Guest starring is Danny Nucci as Detective Sanford Motta, Ryan Michelle Bathe as Detective Jennifer Paige and Shawn Christian as Jeremy Hawke. “The Hawke” was written by Fredrick Kotto and directed by Timothy Busfield.

Watch The Rookie Tuesdays at 10|9c on The ABC Television Network or streaming or on demand.

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