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Creator Spotlight: Meet Kay In The Bayou, a Disney Pin Trader With More Princess Tiana Memorabilia Than She Can Keep Count
From Charlotte to Cinderella's castle, Kay In The Bayou has built a community around her love for Disney, pin trading, and all things Princess Tiana. Known for sharing her trading finds and park adventures, she's a proud out-of-town Mouseketeer with a passion for connecting with fellow Disney fans. In this Creator Spotlight, Kay shares how she got started with Disney pin trading, what fuels her love for Princess Tiana, and the stories behind some of her favorite pieces of mem

The Melanin Mouse Club Team
4 days ago3 min read


Creator Spotlight: Meet The Chocolate Minnie—Disney DIYer, Designer, and Pin Collector
The Chocolate Minnie is building a more inclusive fairytale-inspired world. Her work centers BIPOC representation, body positivity, disability visibility, and the kind of character design many Disney-loving adults rarely saw growing up. Through her character-driven creations, she has built a community centered around joy, nostalgia, and what she calls “proper representation.”

The Melanin Mouse Club Team
May 128 min read


Writer Spotlight: Alex “Alejandro” Ford, Award-Winning Entertainment Journalist and Senior Editor at BOSSIP
Credit: Alex Ford Alex “Alejandro” Ford is an award-winning journalist, entertainment editor, pop culture junkie, and frequent Disney media event attendee whose career blends celebrity coverage, sharp humor, and a deep love for storytelling. Currently serving as Senior Editor, Pop Culture at iONE Digital , Alex has spent more than a decade covering trending celebrity topics, entertainment events, and culture-shaping interviews. His work and headlines have appeared across majo

The Melanin Mouse Club Team
May 15 min read


Member Feature: Meet Sonya Cook, Disney-Certified Travel Planner
Credit: Sonya Cook We're kicking off our Member's Spotlight series with Disney vacation planner, Sonya Cook! Based in Maryland, Sonya grew up as a bonafide Disney kid and later turned her love for the brand into a side hustle. She now designs memorable Disneycations for families—and also coordinates group trips for the Melanin Mouse Club. Tell us a little about yourself! Who is Sonya Cook? The first thing I’ll say is that I’m a Disney fan. I’m [also] a Communications professi

The Melanin Mouse Club Team
Apr 195 min read
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