Category Archives: Theme Parks

Arriving at Disney’s Magic Kingdom

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Dis-LEE

How many ways can you arrive at Walt Disney World? Well, if you’re visiting The Magic Kingdom, there’s four. You can drive, or you can walk, or: …you can arrive by monorail or boat Now, the train station is in … Continue reading →

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Disney-themed Character Viewfinders Fast Food Giveaways

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Dis-LEE

Once upon a time, in a marketing deal long long ago, two big companies decided to team up to give the world some of the greatest little toys in the history of promotional giveaways. Disney and McDonald’s restaurants no longer … Continue reading →

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Goodbye to Duffy, the Disney Bear No-one Loves

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Dis-LEE

Poor Duffy! Outside of Japan, he just didn’t get the love that almost automatically goes to other Disney characters. When we were last at Disney California Adventure, we stopped and took the time to pose with this neglected meet-and-greet character. … Continue reading →

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100 Years of Magic – WDW Resort Vacation Planning Video

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Dis-LEE

100 Years of Magic Walt Disney World Resort Vacation Planning Video I love these planning videos as they comprise a virtual time capsule of my favorite Disney parks! It’s always fun to see what was new and how Disney was … Continue reading →

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Euro Disney ‘Waiting With Mickey Mouse’ Statuette

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Dis-LEE

I hate waiting. I really hate waiting to ride my favorite attraction. I absolutely can’t wait for my next Disney vacation! But… I have to, and so just perhaps, I look a little like this: Waiting, but still smiling!      … Continue reading →

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The Living Seas at EPCOT featuring the Disney Divers

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Dis-LEE

I always try to visit The Living Seas at EPCOT when I’m in Walt Disney World. The huge aquarium there is just too cool to pass up. This time around (January of 2014) I was hoping to see the dolphins, … Continue reading →

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His and Hers Sombreros at Mexico Pavilion in EPCOT

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Dis-LEE

The last time I visited Walt Disney World and found myself at The World Showcase in EPCOT, I decided to pop in to the Mexico Pavilion. I remembered trying on a sombrero during an earlier trip, and wondered if they … Continue reading →

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High Expectations Could Ruin Your Disney Vacation

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Dis-LEE

You’ve dreamed of it for years. You’ve planned it out for months. You’ve been packing for days. Now it is time. Your trip to a Disney Theme Park is about to begin! Will it live up to your expectations? (Photo … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Streetmosphere Acts at Walt Disney World

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Dis-LEE

Some theme parks may have better roller coasters. Some theme parks may have your favorite non-Disney animated characters. Some theme parks may even have tastier food. But no theme park in the world has better Streetmosphere than Walt Disney World! … Continue reading →

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Pixar Block Party Bash Parade

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Dis-LEE

By the time this parade started, we had been walking all day and my feet were very tired! I have to admit that I wasn’t in the best of moods as the first float went by. But that changed quickly … Continue reading →

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