Tag Archives: Viewpoint

Disneyland vs. Walt Disney World

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Dis-LEE

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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Disney Transportation vs. Your Own Car

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Dis-LEE

This is obviously a topic that is most applicable to those who visit Walt Disney World. For unless you’re an Olympic Athlete with loads of time on your hands, you’re not likely to walk anywhere in The Happiest Place on … Continue reading →

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Would Walt Disney have Blogged?

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Dis-LEE

The official Disney Blog once asked readers that very question. It was interesting to note that almost every single person who responded said ‘Yes’ without any hesitation. What would you have said? I was a little surprised to see that not many … Continue reading →

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To Wear Mouse Ears, Or Not to Wear Mouse Ears

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Dis-LEE

Picture yourself getting ready to leave your home in the morning. It’s not a workday, so you decide to dress more casual than usual. Jeans. A sweatshirt. A Mouse Ear hat. You open your door and step out into the … Continue reading →

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Disney’s PhotoPass Program May Cost Too Much

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Dis-LEE

So you’ve been at The Happiest Place on Earth for 5 full days and 4 fun-filled nights. You’ve visited every Park and eaten at all of your favorite restaurants. As you pack to leave, you’re finding it hard to fit … Continue reading →

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Pickyman and Allergy Girl Vs Food Options

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Dis-LEE

For picky eaters like me (Pickyman) and those with allergies like my wife (Allergy Girl) the food options at Walt Disney World and Disneyland can seem like Super Villains! Counter service, Kiosks, and other Vendors seem to form a dastardly team … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Walt Disney World Things We Want Everywhere!

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Dis-LEE

Part of the magic behind a Disney vacation is revisiting those things that you just can’t get anywhere else. When we experience them for the first time at the Parks, we are hooked! During each visit we taste, ride, see, … Continue reading →

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Princess Smackdown – Who is the Best of Them All?

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Dis-LEE

Beauty is only skin deep. Although we’ve all heard that saying, we still appreciate and are attracted to a pretty face. And Walt Disney did little to correct that trend. His first three Princesses were heavy on the looks, light … Continue reading →

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Where Have All the Disney Princes Gone?

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Dis-LEE

The camera pans to a large leather-bound book. It has gold leaf edges complete with a hand-painted scene on the cover. It depicts a beautiful maiden in the arms of a handsome Prince. The music swells as the cover of … Continue reading →

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The African Queen Inspired Disney’s Jungle Cruise

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Dis-LEE

The African Queen is a 1951 adventure film adapted from the 1935 novel of the same name by C. S. Forester. The film was directed by John Huston and produced by Sam Spiegel. The screenplay was adapted primarily by James … Continue reading →

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