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Disney’s Halloween Pet Parade

Posted on by Gary Cruise
Every year our dogs Blue and Jake look forward to the costumed pet parade held at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground just before Halloween. It’s the high point on their social calendar! Back in 2012 our boys Zak and Blue took third place honours with their costumes, Zak as the Headless Horseman and Blue … Continue reading "Disney’s Halloween Pet Parade"
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Background Sounds and Hidden Messages

Posted on by Gary Cruise
Our friends and family know that Carol and I are avid Disney fans and they often ask us for advice before they visit the theme parks. One thing that we always tell them is, “Take time now and then to simply look around . . . examine your surroundings and notice the level of detail … Continue reading "Background Sounds and Hidden Messages"
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A Disney Kitchen

Posted on by Gary Cruise
A few weeks ago we were sitting at our kitchen table when I said to Carol, “We have Disney stuff in every room of the house except the kitchen. Why don’t we have it here too?” She raised a single eyebrow and gave me that look . . . you know the look that every … Continue reading "A Disney Kitchen"
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Disney Fun Around The Country – 2016

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About a year ago I wrote a blog describing several Disney fan events that take place around the country. Carol and I really enjoy them; it’s an easy way for us to keep the magic alive without making that long trek south! It’s always fun sharing good times with people who also share our Disney … Continue reading "Disney Fun Around The Country – 2016"
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Windows on Main Street

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Do you ever stop to look at the windows on Main Street USA? Each of those windows pays tribute to someone who has a significant place in Disney history . . . and each window tells a story. When Walt first imagined Disneyland he wanted Main Street to resemble the commercial hub in a turn-of-the-20th-century … Continue reading "Windows on Main Street"
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Disney Postage Stamps

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Yes, you read that title correctly; there really are Disney postage stamps! They’ve been around since September 11, 1968 when the US Postal Service issued a stamp commemorating the life of Walt Disney. That stamp featured a portrait of Walt, surrounded by children of the world. It was an immediate hit with stamp collectors around … Continue reading "Disney Postage Stamps"
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Disney Soaps and Lotions

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Do you have a shelf that looks like this? Is your travel bag filled with these? When you work on a crossword or Sudoku puzzle do you have one of these in your hand? If you answered yes to those questions you are in good company. I think almost every Disney fan takes home a … Continue reading "Disney Soaps and Lotions"
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Dayton Disneyana 2015

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It’s a long drive from our home in south-eastern Ontario to Dayton Ohio, 615 miles to be exact! That’s about 10 hours of driving but it was a trip we had been looking forward to for quite some time! This was our third trek to Dayton for the annual Disneyana Show & Sale hosted by … Continue reading "Dayton Disneyana 2015"
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Southern Ontario Disney Fans Invade Whitby!

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June 28th was a cool, damp and dreary day in Southern Ontario. How could we add a bit of warmth to a foul day in early summer? Carol and I hopped in the car and drove west for two hours to join a group of Canadian Disney fans who were meeting in Whitby Ontario, a … Continue reading "Southern Ontario Disney Fans Invade Whitby!"
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