Category Archives: Walt Disney World

Top 5 Time Wasters at Walt Disney World

While surfing the Net we all come across many articles about how great Walt Disney World is. Top 5 lists abound recommending everything from the best attractions to the tastiest foods and more. And I’ve even written some of these … Continue reading

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Disney Horses from Horace to Bullseye

Disney’s First Horse          Horace Horsecollar I couldn’t resist starting with this fun shot of Karen and I posing with one of the most famous Disney horses of all time. I’m so glad they brought Horace back from the old … Continue reading

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Disney’s All Star Music Resort Review

We’re a Value Resort family. Some day we hope to enjoy a stay in the Polynesian but we don’t feel underprivileged in an All Star environment. And judging from all the smiling faces we’ve seen at a Value Resort, I … Continue reading

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Should the Disney Monorail System be Everywhere?

Walt Disney never intended the monorail to stay in his theme parks. He wanted it to be used to link major centers in California, and of course, this wish would have spilled over to Florida as well. Alas, it wasn’t … Continue reading

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Keep a Disney Ride Book

What is a ‘Ride Book?’ Simply put, it is anything that you can keep track of your ride experiences in or on, so it could even be your cell phone or tablet. How does it work? Each time you ride … Continue reading

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Disney Treats and Things to Eat (even Gluten-Free)

Food. Need I say more? Well, whether I do or not, I’m going to. Food. This commodity is almost as important as the attractions for the success of a Disney vacation. Poor selection or bad presentation can ruin what should … Continue reading

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The Defunct Pirate and Princess Party

Circa: 2007 -2008 Rest In Peace Disney tries to do new things from time to time with mixed reviews. A few of the Extra Ticket events do well, like Grad Nights and holiday-themed parties, but this one only lasted two … Continue reading

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Where Is ‘The Best Seat In The House?’ at Disney

When I first went to Walt Disney World, I thought I had to be at the head of the line for everything. So I arrived early for Shows. Huddled by the Entry Doors of Attractions. And ran to the Rides. … Continue reading

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Top 5 Disney Cast Members to Talk To

Of course, we all talk to hundreds of Cast Members during our trips. But I don’t mean ‘talking’ as in asking where the bathrooms are or “Excuse me, is this the FastPass line?” I’m talking about the Top Five Cast … Continue reading

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Bradford Exchange ‘A Disney Original’ Collector Plate

There was a time when anything the Bradford Exchange slapped on a plate sold for $50.00 or more and promises of great increases in value filled collectors heads with dreams of big profits in the future. But the reality became that the bottom … Continue reading

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