Tag Archives: Reviews

Places: Walt Disney World Value Resorts Overview

Value Resorts Offer Way More Eye Candy Today we are reviewing the value resorts at Walt Disney World. It is common to think of the value resorts only in terms of money. How much can I save by staying at … Continue reading

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Frankie and Annette – Beach Movies

The MGM Movie Legends Collection      5 Beach Movies, 1 Ski Sequel, and 2 Racing Spin-offs = 8 Movies As a Disney fan, I have to shamefully admit that I had never seen even one of the Frankie Avalon/Annette Funicello … Continue reading

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Events: EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival

A Look Beyond the Flowers and Seminars And beyond the awesome topiaries too! Today we are discussing the Flower and Garden Festival held each year in Epcot at Walt Disney World. My wife and I have only attended this event … Continue reading

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Places: The Most Romantic Disney Restaurant – Sci Fi Diner

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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Review: Disney Fantasia – Music Evolved

Rated for Everyone 10+ Publisher: Disney Interactive Platforms: Xbox One & Kinect for Xbox 360 Players: Multiplayer for up to TWO local players Available: October 21, 2014 Price: $59.99 for Xbox One and $49.99 for Kinect for Xbox 360 O … Continue reading

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Resort Review: Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground

In 2008, my wife and I with her parents occupied a lot in Section 2000 of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground (FWR). Right up front I will admit that I’m not a big fan of camping. But in the … Continue reading

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Earl of Sandwich at Downtown Disney in California

Food is not usually a big part of our Disney vacations. Oh, we eat! But we don’t exploit the Disney Dining Plan or indulge in expensive sit-down restaurants. Counter-service and smaller venues suit our by-the-seat-of-our-pants style of fun. So places … Continue reading

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BOOK REVIEW: 102 Ways to Save Money at WDW

This review for 102 Ways to Save Money at Walt Disney World by Lou Mongello is part of a Magical Blogorail sponsored campaign. Copies of the book were received free of charge for a review. Opinions are those of the … Continue reading

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EPCOT Pavilions – A Canadian Perspective

Only eleven countries have the privilege of being represented in EPCOT at Walt Disney World. And as you probably already know, they are: Mexico; Norway; China; Germany; Italy; American Adventure; Japan; Morocco; France; United Kingdom; and, of course, Canada. It’s … Continue reading

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Disneyland vs. Walt Disney World

D O W N T O W N      D I S N E Y Although they have the same name, the Downtown Disney districts of Disneyland and Walt Disney World (now called Disney Springs here) couldn’t be more different! … Continue reading

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