It’s here, it’s there, it’s everywhere!! On every visit to Walt Disney World I am amazed at how upbeat everyone seems to be. There are lots of reasons but one of them has to be the continuous presence of delightful background music. You hear it as you walk through the
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On My Way – A Long Awaited Return to the Contemporary Resort
In three short weeks, I will be staying at Disney’s Contemporary Resort for the first time since 1979. At that time, I visited with my mom and my sister, Linda, and it was a wonderful vacation. We spent most of our time at the pool but I do remember the
Resort Hopping 101 – Animal Kingdom Safari Hop
One of our focuses on the website the past few months has been Quick Tips. We like to prepare you for the parks and offer up tips and tricks to making your vacation more enjoyable. If case you missed our last Resort Hopping 101 ‘s check them out Monorail Express,
Best Thing I Love About Disney is PhotoPass
In short, Disney’s PhotoPass service allows guests to view and purchase digital photos taken by professional PhotoPass photographers throughout their vacation. Photopass photographers are available at Character Greeting locations and throughout the parks, most notably at the park entrance and other locations that provide a perfect backdrop for a special
Is Disney Becoming too PC?
It is interesting to me that by even asking that question, I may not be Politically Correct! To wonder if anyone has taken this non-offense initiative too far is to invite criticism. But if you have read any of my other Essays, you know I’m going to do it anyway!
A Ride Wimp’s Guide to Disney World Thrills: Soarin’
It is actually possible to be a Ride-Wimp at Disney World and have some thrills. With that in mind, this week, let me share my all-time favorite ride at Disney World: Soarin’. I sure do love this ride. And many, many other folks do as well, both Ride-Wimps and thrill-seekers alike.
Secretariat – A Wonderful Family Movie
I remember when I was a little girl being mesmerized while watching a horse named Secretariat galloping around the track. It was awesome to watch. I was not a fan of horse racing, nor had I ever watched horse races. Like most kids today, I had no idea what the
Disney Dining Reservation Planning Tips
I have a fairly large family, my wife and I have 5 kids, so our trips to WDW require a bit extra planning. Finding dining reservations for 7 is not always easy. Through the years, I have developed a few tips to make my planning easier, and to make sure
Best Things I Love About Disney – The Imagineers
The soul of the Disney Company was and continues to be Walter Elias Disney. The heart of the Disney Company has to be the thousands of Cast Members in every division of the company. That brings us to the mind of the company which has to be the Imagineers. These
Exclusive: Disney’s Sing It – Party Hits Review
I had a chance to try out this NEW game from Disney Interactive Studios. This is the first time I have done any singing type game. I couldn’t have picked a better first game to start out with. Packed with music and videos it was very cool to sing along
Best Things I Love About Disney – Muppet Vision 3-D
I love, love, love the Muppets!!! Muppet Vision 3-D has very special meaning for Muppet fans because it was Jim Henson’s last production. They are all there – Kermit, Miss Piggy, The Swedish Chef, Statler and Waldorf (at my age I see a lot of me in them), etc. etc.
Oldies But Goodies…Just Have Fun!!!
I’m not generally known as a fun loving and happy go lucky guy. As a matter of fact for the three years before I retired it was part of my job to be stern and intimidating because I was dealing with bad guys every day. I know that many of
Come and Take A Sentimental Journey on a Beautiful Antique Horse
Trying to explain to people exactly why I love Disney World so much is nearly impossible for me. I don’t have the vocabulary necessary to describe it to a depth that would allow them to be able to feel it in their heart as I do. I am a student
Exclusive – Dance Star Mickey Display at Target
I ran into this very cool Dance Star Mickey Display at our local Target. It was really cool and he did a load of songs. I especially love the Mickey Moonwalk. So Cool!!! Check out the video below and let us know what you think.
