Gary Cruise

Gary hails from Canada and he’s a lifelong Disney fan. In the 1950s he watched the original Mickey Mouse Club and The Wonderful World of Disney on a snowy old black-and-white television. Gary was mesmerized by the Disneyland that Walt introduced to the world during those Sunday night shows! In 1977 he took his young family to Walt Disney World for the first time and suddenly that Disney magic he experienced as a child was rekindled. Since then Gary and his wife Carol have enjoyed about 70 trips to Walt Disney World, 11 trips to Disneyland and 11 Disney Cruises.

Disney Magic — “The Other Kind”

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Disney is Magical . . . we all know that! If you are a real Disney fan, and I know you are, you understand what Disney magic is . . . it’s that wonderful feeling that comes over you as you drive through the Main Gate and enter Walt Disney World. It’s that sense of … Continue reading "Disney Magic — “The Other Kind”"
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Christmas at Fort Wilderness

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As you read this blog big changes are taking place at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. The campers are getting ready for Christmas! All of those fabulous Halloween decorations are coming down; the campers are setting up their campsites for the most wonderful time of the year. “The Fort” is being transformed into a … Continue reading "Christmas at Fort Wilderness"
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Scooting Around Walt Disney World on an ECV

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For the past five or six years I have suffered with arthritic knees and it has had a significant impact on my ability to enjoy all that Walt Disney World has to offer. For the first few years it merely slowed me down, but unfortunately it also slowed down all those I was travelling with. … Continue reading "Scooting Around Walt Disney World on an ECV"
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Disney Fun — With a Group

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Have you ever been a part of “group activities” at Disney? We have, and it can be loads of fun! We have met some wonderful people and made some lasting friendships as a result of our involvement in group fun at Disney. Back in 2004 Carol was planning our December trip to Walt Disney World. … Continue reading "Disney Fun — With a Group"
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Mickey’s Circus – 2012 Disney Trade Celebration

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Earlier this month I enjoyed the annual Disney Trade Celebration at EPCOT. I first attended this event in 2005 and I had so much fun that I have not missed a year since. This was my eighth consecutive Trade Celebration at EPCOT. The 2012 Disney Trade Celebration was called Mickey’s Circus. The theme coincided with … Continue reading "Mickey’s Circus – 2012 Disney Trade Celebration"
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I Find It Surprising . . .

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Do you find it surprising that someone could visit Walt Disney World 41 times and not ride the Tea Cups or explore Tom Sawyer Island? Plenty of folks have never had a Turkey Leg; I can understand that. I've tried one but they're not one of my favourite things. But some of the answers remain astounding. There are avid Disney fans and frequent park visitors who have never had a Mickey Bar . . . yes! you read that correctly . . . they've NEVER HAD A MICKEY BAR! Read on....
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Think Outside The Parks — Part 2

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I ended Part 1 of this blog by saying that Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground is a hidden gem. If you have not visited the campground you don’t know what you’re missing. Many people think “I’m not a camper so Fort Wilderness has nothing to offer me or my family.” How wrong they are! There … Continue reading "Think Outside The Parks — Part 2"
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Think Outside The Parks — Part 1

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There are plenty of things to do at Walt Disney World without going to a theme park! A couple of years ago, while we were heading home from Florida’s Gulf Coast in our motor home, we stopped for a four-day stay at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Our Annual Passes had expired; we each … Continue reading "Think Outside The Parks — Part 1"
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WDW or Disneyland – Which is Better?

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People often ask Carol and I which we prefer, Walt Disney World in Florida or Disneyland in California. They are always surprised when we respond, “You can’t compare the two; they’re really quite different.” Our friends often protest, “But they’re both Disney resorts, they have many of the same rides and attractions at both. They … Continue reading "WDW or Disneyland – Which is Better?"
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