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.

These Are A Few Of My Favourite Disney Things

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What is your favourite park at Walt Disney World? What are your “must-do” rides or activities? What are the things you only do once in a while? One of the greatest things about Walt Disney World is the diversity of experience you can enjoy there. With the four theme parks, two water parks, golf courses, … Continue reading "These Are A Few Of My Favourite Disney Things"
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Garage Sale Gold

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There are Disney treasures everywhere. Just everywhere! And Guest Blogger Gary Cruise and his wife Carol have found some nice Disney collectibles at garage sales, at flea markets, at thrift shops and rummage sales proving the old adage: "One man's trash is another man's treasure!"
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Keeping the Disney Magic Alive

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How do you keep “the magic”, that special Disney feeling, alive between Disney trips? We all feel “the magic” when we are at a Disney park. A sense of wonder fills me when I walk down Main Street and it stays with me as long as I’m there. I become immersed, wrapped up in the … Continue reading "Keeping the Disney Magic Alive"
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Disney Animation Cels

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The next time you visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios be sure to visit The Magic of Disney Animation in the Animation Courtyard. There is a terrific ten-minute show where Mushu provides some comic relief while you learn about the animation process. After you are entertained by Mushu and have enjoyed some interesting interactive galleries you make … Continue reading "Disney Animation Cels"
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Walt Disney — the Canadian Connection

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I am an amateur genealogist; I have been at it for over 25 years and I find it a fascinating hobby. Over those many years I have uncovered some interesting facts about several branches of my family, my wife Carol’s family and even a few families I have researched for friends. The Cruise family hails … Continue reading "Walt Disney — the Canadian Connection"
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Disney Dollars – A Pocketful Of Pixie Dust

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Imagine you are at the Happiest Place on Earth with a pocketful of cash! What could be better? How about being at the Happiest Place on Earth and that pocketful of cash has pictures of your favorite Disney characters! You have a pocketful of Disney Dollars. How cool is that? It’s almost like a pocketful … Continue reading "Disney Dollars – A Pocketful Of Pixie Dust"
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The Walt Disney Family Museum

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“If you’re going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair”. Scott McKenzie – 1967 That popular song by Scott McKenzie drew flower children from across North America and around the world to San Francisco in 1967. It was the Summer of Love. Not many people sport flowers in their hair … Continue reading "The Walt Disney Family Museum"
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To Walt Disney World in a Motor Home – Part 1

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In two previous blogs I’ve told you about Halloween at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground and I’ve described all the reasons why our dogs enjoy vacationing there. We just love “The Fort”; it’s the best campground we’ve ever found and we always look forward to taking the RV there! Have you wondered what it … Continue reading "To Walt Disney World in a Motor Home – Part 1"
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