Making Your Vacation Rental Safe for Kids.

If you have small children, your own home is probably childproofed, but your hotel room or vacation rental probably isn’t.  Add that the natural  tendency to unconciously lower one’s guard on vacation combined with excited children in unfamiliar surroundings and the potential for accidents is higher than it should be.  You don’t have to panic though,

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Have You Seen The Lobby Tilework At Disney’s Grand Floridian?

On our November 2009 visit we weren’t staying at the Grand Floridian (GF) as we have done several times in the past but we visited one day for Afternoon Tea at the Garden View Lounge. We saw the wonderful new tile work that was mostly complete with a little still

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The Truth About Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort And Spa!!

I would like to provide a quick preface on this article – it reflects my opinions only and nothing more! We love the Grand Floridian (GF) for lots of reasons but we don’t always stay there. Why? We generally do 10 or 11 night stays and a stay of that

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Free Dining Offer at Disney World Ends Dec. 20

If you are thinking about going to Disney World still in 2010 or up until Sept. 29, 2011, you should look at the Free Dining Offer that is currently being offered.  This is one of the best, if not THE Best, Disney Vacation offer that Disney puts out there and

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Narcoossee’s: A Hidden Gem at Walt Disney World

On a recent trip to Walt Disney World, I was looking for new restaurants to try. It had to be a special place where my family and I could have a quiet, delicious dinner. After plenty of searching, I found a restaurant with an interesting menu in a great location.

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You Know You Have Had Too Much Magic Kingdom When….

It’s safe to say that the vast majority of us love the Magic Kingdom. It’s also safe to say that those of us who visit Walt Disney World regularly spend a lot of time in that most magical of the parks. But – a word of caution is important here!!

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Oldies But Goodies…Date Night For Oldies

If you visit Walt Disney World as an Oldies couple, then every night is date night. More often than not though, we as Oldies, travel with an extended family group. One thing you can almost bet on is that your children will ask you to watch their children (your grandchildren

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2010 Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Construction

Here is this years view of the Grand Floridian Gingerbread House as it is getting ready for guests. The Chef sifts flour onto the nearly finished Gingerbread House. Special thanks to Jeff Lange for posting these videos! In case you missed last year’s Gingerbread House video check it out below.

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Disney World Quick Tips – Ten FREE Things To Do At Walt Disney World

Yes, there are quite a few things you can do while you are at Walt Disney World for free. Free is not generally a word associated with anything Disney but if you look, these  things are there at no cost!! Here is a quick outline of ten things that run

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Disney World Quick Tips – Taking A Break While On The Run

A visit to Walt Disney World can be exhausting. Most experienced visitors will encourage you to take a break each day by going back to your resort for a dip in the pool and a short nap. Many of you know that is not always possible because of short visit

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Oldies But Goodies – Victoria And Albert’s

Oldies But Goodies – Victoria And Albert’s As you approach this door you are about to treat yourself to my favorite Walt Disney World restaurant – Victoria and Albert’s (V&A’s) in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. I realize that as we Oldies become more “mature” we sometimes have a

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