Category Archives: Trip Report

Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

When we visited Disneyland early last year, we just had to make a side trip to Hollywood. But we still managed to fit in some Disney as we walked the streets of this historic film mecca. And on those streets … Continue reading

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Pictures Throughout the Disneyland Hotel

Karen and I have only been to Disneyland once and we stayed at a Good Neighbor Hotel. We couldn’t swing the cost of staying on-property but don’t regret our choice of the Howard Johnson across from the Park. That being said, … Continue reading

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Disney Store Road Trip 2014

In 2012 Karen and I embarked on an epic Disney Store Road Trip where we visited no less than seven different locations (including stores in Ontario, MI, OH, and the super-store in Times Square, NY). This year we scaled things down a bit … Continue reading

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Full Trip Report of the Brevard Zoo in Florida

Being as we spent three weeks in Florida this year (technically part of last year and this year) we had more time to explore the natural wonders of the State. I’ve always enjoyed the scenery in Florida and it was … Continue reading

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Disney’s Town of Celebration

Recently my wife and I spent three weeks in not-so sunny Florida (from December 25th to January 12th). While our friends and family were enjoying record cold temperatures and ice storms back in Canada, we were NOT enjoying unseasonably cold … Continue reading

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Trip Report: The Daily Loot – Days 5 and 6

Trip Report: Walt Disney World by Guest Blogger: Gaylin Day 5 loot It seemed like a good day to head over to the Animal Kingdom as it’s usually a good shopping day for me. Today was a two-purchase day; One … Continue reading

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Trip Report: The Daily Loot – Days 3 and 4

Trip Report: Walt Disney World by Guest Blogger: Gaylin Day 3 loot The next morning (Sunday) I decided to head back to Downtown Disney first-thing to see the rest of the booths before the crowds built up. Again it was … Continue reading

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Trip Report: The Daily Loot – Days 1 and 2

Trip Report: Walt Disney World by Guest Blogger: Gaylin Whenever I get home from a Disney vacation, I unpack all my souvenirs, presents, treats, etc and take a ‘loot’ photo. That way there is one photo for every vacation where I … Continue reading

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Walt Disney World Ticket Books

Guest Blogger: Gaylin And we’re going back to 1978 to show some surviving ticket books and a parking stub. As you notice there are no ‘E’ tickets left in either book. Those were always the first ones used up.   … Continue reading

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Walt Disney World Beach Towel

Guest Blogger: Gaylin My first trip to Florida, July of 1978, I was 18. The whole month visiting a friend and her family. One day she asks “Do you want to go to the Magic Kingdom for a day”? My … Continue reading

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