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Kids at a Disney park. Brings smiles to our faces, doesn’t it? Whether you have them or not, kids show the pure Disney spirit in their faces when they feel the magic of walking down Main Street USA with Cinderella’s Castle and Fantasyland awaiting them. My daughters grew up at Walt Disney World and when … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Kids"
Where in the World is Barrie?
Posted onLooking for the Where in the World Challenge? I’m taking a couple weeks off from the Where in the World challenge to attend MouseFest. That gives everyone some extra time to get your answers in for challenge #65. Challenge #66 will appear on December 28. See you then! _______________________________________________________________________ Challenge #65: Where in the world … Continue reading "Where in the World is Barrie?"
Morse Museum in Winter Park
Posted onThis blog is primarily for those of you who vacation at Disney World at least once a year and have seen everything that the Mouse has to offer a dozen times or more. I know this suggestion might seem outrageous to some of you, but I’m going to propose leaving “property” and trying something new. … Continue reading "Morse Museum in Winter Park"
Mike’s Mousefest 2008 Chronicles: Day 1
Posted onWell the day started real early…like 1:58 A.M. The overnight attempt to get some sleep was eerily familiar to the difficulty one has trying to sleep before doing the Walt Disney World Half-Marathon. At least today I didn’t have to run 13.1 miles. I got to my airport around 4:30 and took off with fellow … Continue reading "Mike’s Mousefest 2008 Chronicles: Day 1"
MouseFest Cruise Day 2
Posted onMonday, Nassau Day. The morning started with a very special breakfast in the Roy Disney Suite. During the Summer Magic Meets, there was a silent auction to raise money for Lou Mongello’s Make a Wish charity. One of the things I auctioned was breakfast with me in the Roy Disney Suite on the MouseFest Cruise. … Continue reading "MouseFest Cruise Day 2"
MouseFest Cruise Day 1
Posted onGreetings! I am writing you this morning as the Disney Wonder pulls into Castaway Cay. It’s a warm day, slight breeze and mostly cloudy. The clouds are supposed to burn off as the sun gets going so it looks like a beautiful day on the island. There will be a MouseFest Parasailing Adventure at 10am! … Continue reading "MouseFest Cruise Day 1"
Pre-MouseFest Day 2
Posted onI moved my things over to the Beach Club (Thank you Dolphin Cast Members) and checked in; however my room wasn’t ready. I had about an hour before our group was to meet up so I wandered the hotel. I spotted the Beach Club’s main man, Art the Greeter, or Admiral Art. This man has … Continue reading "Pre-MouseFest Day 2"
Disney dSLR Travel Kit
Posted onAs I was thinking about my upcoming trip to Walt Disney World (leaving in just 5 days!), I thought you might be interested in what I bring and why. I laid out the equipment in the photo below. Last year, Lisa gave us her list for an upcoming trip. Scottwdw’s Disney Photo Travel Kit dSLR … Continue reading "Disney dSLR Travel Kit"
Mike’s Mousefest Chronicles: The Pre-Trip Lists
Posted onWell with less than a week to go before heading to Mousefest it’s time for me to go through the first of my annual pre-trip rituals and that is to compile my sanity lists. My sanity lists are my packing lists and my to-do lists. The packing list is self-explanatory”¦it’s everything I need or want … Continue reading "Mike’s Mousefest Chronicles: The Pre-Trip Lists"
Pre-MouseFest Day 1
Posted onAnd so it begins. Thursday Evening 12/4 I’m sitting in BWI waiting to board my SW flight to Orlando. The flight is really full, only a handful of empty seats. I really like that SW has enchanced their waiting area with big comfy chairs and lots of electric outlets. Right now my phone is charging … Continue reading "Pre-MouseFest Day 1"
