Category Archives: Places

Places: Disney’s Castaway Cay FLOWERS

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Dis-LEE

In 2015 we went on our first and last Disney Caribbean Cruise. We had the obligatory stop-over at Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay. It rained all day when we were there except for about 30 minutes when I was able … Continue reading →

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Places: Canada’s Wonderland at Dusk

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Dis-LEE

When night falls at a theme park, the real beauty can come out! During the day, you can see all of the little things that distract you from the magic. But at dusk: The normal becomes magical Canada’s Wonderland has … Continue reading →

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Places: Weeki Wachee Springs State Park in Florida

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Dis-LEE

Today we are looking back on a visit we made to an unusual theme park that would be perfect for your next family adventure. Welcome aboard! W E E K I     W A C H E E     S P R … Continue reading →

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Places: Disneyland Hotels – Good Neighbor Hotels

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Dis-LEE

Today I’d like to review an excellent Good Neighbor hotel that is found not too far away from the front entrance to Disneyland itself: Good Neighbor Hotel: Howard Johnson We booked our reservations at the Howard Johnson through a friend … Continue reading →

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Places: The Hollywood Sign in California

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Dis-LEE

My wife and I traveled to California to attend the press event for the then-unreleased Disney Infinity video game at the El Capitan Theatre. While there, we couldn’t resist getting a shot of the Hollywood sign: We did get closer … Continue reading →

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Places: Florida Beach and a Snail Flip Flop?

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Dis-LEE

Usually when Karen and I visit Florida, we are there primarily to visit Walt Disney World. But in 2014 we spent over two weeks there and so had more time to visit other vacation destinations of the State. One was … Continue reading →

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Places: The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, MI

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Dis-LEE

Today we are discussing a museum that your family needs to visit: THE   HENRY   FORD My wife and I first visited this museum in 2007. At the time, we were living just outside of Windsor, ON. Being as this … Continue reading →

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Places: The Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, Florida

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Dis-LEE

Today we are discussing a wonderful zoo that your family needs to visit: It seems funny for me to be a part of this loop because I don’t usually enjoy zoos. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a rare exception, and the … Continue reading →

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Places: The Most Romantic Disney Restaurant – Sci Fi Diner

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Dis-LEE

Today we are discussing one of the most romantic Disney restaurants: I’m not the most romantic guy in the world, Walt Disney World included, because I’m not really the tuxedo type. Expensive restaurants with microscopic food portions just don’t do … Continue reading →

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