Mike Scopa

Review: Disney’s “A Christmas Carol” Movie

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I was concerned about going to see Disney’s “A Christmas Carol.” There is a reason why I don’t order eggplant parmesan when I go into an Italian restaurant. It’s that no one makes it the way I like it”¦the way I make it. Thus I don’t want to open myself to disappointment so…I don’t order … Continue reading "Review: Disney’s “A Christmas Carol” Movie"
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Dining at Walt Disney World – Perseverance Pays Off

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It just occurred to me that there may be some of you out there who recently have decided to treat yourself to a holiday visit to Walt Disney World. As we all know when you make last minute plans to visit Orlando that 11th hour decision means that you will have a challenge getting those … Continue reading "Dining at Walt Disney World – Perseverance Pays Off"
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A Marvel-ous Deal?

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OK, so the news last week centered on the acquisition of Marvel comics by the Disney Company for a cool $4 billion. It took many people by surprise, including yours truly. I knew how I felt about the deal but I wanted to know what others felt. First I wanted to know what the Marvel … Continue reading "A Marvel-ous Deal?"
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Turning the Half into Thirds

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by Mike Scopa Regardless as to how long in your life you have been running, if you’ve basically gone no further than 10K (6.2 miles) or a mile or two further, then the thought of running 30,016 inches becomes rather intimidating. Oh sorry”¦I meant 69, 168 feet”¦.uhhh”¦.23,056 yards”¦I’m talking 13.1 miles which is the official … Continue reading "Turning the Half into Thirds"
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Hello Injuries

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I am not a doctor, nor do I play one on television or the internet. So I am not here to tell you what to do if you have an injury but give you some advice as to how to avoid injuring yourself while training for a big race. When in doubt, always consult a … Continue reading "Hello Injuries"
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Remembering Walter Cronkite

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I’m going to miss Walter Cronkite. When I heard about the passing of Walter Cronkite I began reflecting on his partnership with the Walt Disney Company. Many of you reading this may know of the “One Man’s Dream” exhibit at Disney’s Hollywood Studios but did you know that prior to EPCOT’s opening in 1982 that … Continue reading "Remembering Walter Cronkite"
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Pace Patience

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The term is “Pace Patience” and what I mean by that is to say, give it time and don’t rush it. Let’s look at the pace requirements for the Walt Disney World Half-Marathon so that we all understand what those requirements really mean. For the half-marathon all participants must maintain a 16 minute per mile … Continue reading "Pace Patience"
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Mindful Thoughts: Part II

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Continuing with some insights from a recent trip to WDW… (In cast you missed Part 1) Toy Story Midway Mania continues to be the hottest attraction in Walt Disney World. I waited for at least 75 minutes for this attraction, and yet right afterwards I was able to walk right on The Twilight Zone Tower … Continue reading "Mindful Thoughts: Part II"
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Pace: The Final Frontier: A Novice’s Perspective

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Here is Michelle’s perspective on pace, especially when it pertains to the Walt Disney World half-marathon. When I first started running, worrying about pace was the furthest thing from my mind. My only prior running experience had been the one mile warm-up run that our coach tortured us with before practice when I was on … Continue reading "Pace: The Final Frontier: A Novice’s Perspective"
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Mindful Thoughts: Part I

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On a recent trip to Orlando a few thoughts followed me home and I’d like to share these thoughts with you. First, despite the fact that the Year of a Million Dreams has come and gone, there are still some magical things happening in the Walt Disney World theme parks. Last week I had a … Continue reading "Mindful Thoughts: Part I"
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