Plums Up to New Disney Parks Collection by Vera Bradley for Spring 2016

With spring just around the corner, I have details about several new items from the Disney Parks Collection by Vera Bradley. Known for their stylish quilted cotton luggage, handbags and accessories, Vera Bradley has been infusing color into all aspects of women's lives for more than 30 years. Since 2013, we've offered several items with colors created especially for Disney Parks. Here's a brief look at newest accessories arriving February 29, 2016.

The "Plums Up Mickey" color will contain 10 items including popular silhouettes such as the Hipster Crossbody, a duffle travel bag, a campus backpack, an ID case and more.

The plum color design was also included on a straw tote bag and a straw wristlet.

The "Mickey Showers" color will be offered in three lightweight and durable items that are made of water-resistant polyester. They include a small backpack, a lunch bag and a tote.

Finally, we have four new silhouettes from the Microfiber collection first released in spring 2015.

Look for these Vera Bradley items in select merchandise locations at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. You may also find select items on the Disney Parks online store, or have items shipped directly to your home using the free Shop Disney Parks mobile app.

Unforgettable Happens Here: Experiencing Disney Parks With The McFeelys

Every family that steps through the magical gates of a Disney Park is unique and special in their own way. Our Yellow Shoes Creative Group recently followed three families who hold Disney vacations close to their hearts for very different reasons, and their stories are simply amazing.

The first of three videos we have to share with you tells the story of the McFeelys and their daughter, Shaylee who is hearing impaired. Watch Shaylee's priceless reaction when she meets Tinker Bell for the first time and realizes that Tink can sign in American Sign Language.

I don't tear up at videos often, but this one got me just a few seconds in.

Disney Parks After Dark: Cinderella Castle & Fountain

Good evening!

This week's "After Dark" image was snapped at Cinderella Castle and La Fontaine de Cendrillon. The fountain contains a statue, just barely out of sight here, of Cinderella and some of her feathered friends. The statue was sculpted by Disney Legend Blaine Gibson in 1965 prior to Magic Kingdom Park's opening in 1971.

To learn a fascinating detail about the mural that sits behind this fountain, visit Thomas Smith's previous post.