Category Archives: Viewpoint

Disney Cruise Line Model – Concept vs. Reality

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Dis-LEE

Back in 2013 I visited Disneyland for the first time and just had to tour the Disneyland Hotel, although I was not able to stay there. Interestingly, I found a model of the Disney Fantasy ship on display in one … Continue reading →

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Censorship in Movies- Warner Bros. vs Disney Movies

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Dis-LEE

Oh, I just hate it when another studio one-ups my favorite studio, Disney ! But credit where credit is due. It goes to the Warner Brothers Studio for releasing a controversial film. And how did they manage such a tricky … Continue reading →

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Messing With Disney Icons – Spaceship Earth

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Dis-LEE

The Tronorail at Walt Disney World. World of Cars-themed monorails at Disneyland. And now Frozen is poised to take over Maelstrom? These are just a few of the many incursions Disney has made into our favorite Icons. Now that’s how I … 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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Would Walt Disney Approve of Modern Disney?

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Dis-LEE

I don’t really know how many times I’ve heard a Disney employee say: “I think Walt would have liked this (or that)!” But I think it’s safe to say that it happens often. A new Promotion comes along, and it’s … Continue reading →

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Vacationing in Florida Without Disney

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Dis-LEE

There’s more to Florida than Walt Disney World. There, I said it. The last visit we took in January yielded an opportunity to really explore the State and see its many attractions and natural beauty. We visited museums, beaches, stores, and … Continue reading →

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Is Disney Becoming too PC?

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Dis-LEE

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. So when is being Politically Correct really too … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Things to Do at WDW to Feel Like a Kid Again

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Dis-LEE

So we’ve all gone to Walt Disney World and done all of the E Ticket rides and attractions. We’ve thrilled to Space Mountain and Soarin. We’ve viewed all of the great Live Shows like Beauty and the Beast and Fantasmic. … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Characters That Should Have a Meet-and-Greet

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Dis-LEE

Children just love this part of the Disney Park experience! Although you can’t get them to wait 5 minutes for anything else, they’ll gleefully wait 2 hours to hug Belle or pose with Pooh. Too precious! But even we adults … Continue reading →

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Scared Witless – The Darkness in Disney Movies

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Dis-LEE

Disney movies have a very squeaky-clean image. We have frolicking animals, beautiful Princesses with happy endings galore, and more fuzzy feelings than the average person can stand without gagging. But Disney also has a darker side. For example, almost every Disney … Continue reading →

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