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MY FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT DISNEY: The Boat Ride From Old Key West to Disney Springs

November 20, 2023 by Chuck Schmidt

When all is said and done, boat transportation may well be the best way to get around much of Walt Disney World. To many guests, the slow and steady water taxis are the preferred method of transit inside much of WDW’s vast property, where lakes, canals and tranquil waterways abound.

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MY FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT DISNEY: Impressions de France

November 10, 2023 by Chuck Schmidt

Of all the attractions featured at Walt Disney World’s four theme parks since 1971, I have one clear-cut favorite: Impressions de France, located in the France pavilion in EPCOT's World Showcase.

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Who is Mary Blair, and Why Do Disney Fans Love Her?

November 6, 2023 by Brian Delpozo

The story behind the beloved Disney artist and Imagineering figure Mary Blair.

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What was Disney Vinylmation, and What Happened to Them?

November 2, 2023 by Brian Delpozo

The story behind the rise - and fall - of Disney's once-hottest collectible craze.

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MY FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT DISNEY: “it’s a small world”

October 23, 2023 by Chuck Schmidt

"it’s a small world" and I go back a long way … all the way to 1964, when I first rode the quintessential Disney attraction at the 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair.

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4 Disney World Hotels You’ll NEVER Get To Visit

October 22, 2023 by Samantha Kendall

There are some Disney World hotels you'll just NEVER get to stay in -- here's why.

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Impressions de Walt Disney World: The Changes We Saw After A Nearly Two-Year Hiatus

October 9, 2023 by Chuck Schmidt

After a nearly two-year hiatus, I was looking forward to returning to the four theme parks and everything else that Walt Disney World has to offer. We discovered that much has changed over the past two years ... and much, thankfully, remains the same.

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