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Disney Collector Plates

Posted on by Gary Cruise
About a year ago Carol said, “I need more room, build me a plate rail.” The walls in her Disney Room were filled with Disney art and memorabilia and adding new items was becoming a challenge. Her collector plates were hanging in several clusters on the walls and she desperately needed to free up space … Continue reading "Disney Collector Plates"
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Trip Planning — More Important Than Ever

Posted on by Gary Cruise
Carol and I have been to Walt Disney World so many times that we no longer feel compelled to rush around and try to do it all! We take our time, we savour the experience! Over the years we’ve picked up some “insider knowledge” from other Disney addicts and we’ve learned a bit through our … Continue reading "Trip Planning — More Important Than Ever"
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Disney Craft Projects

Posted on by Gary Cruise
I don’t really consider myself to be “crafty” but over the years I have created a few interesting Disney items for our home. I’ve built several Mickey Lamp Posts; they’re about 6′ tall. One lights up our patio at home and the others travel in our motor home to add a Disney touch to our … Continue reading "Disney Craft Projects"
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From the Tickle Trunk – Disney Postcards

Posted on by Gary Cruise
Look what I found in the Tickle Trunk! Some Disney postcards! Gather round children while I tell you a story from olden times! Back in the mists of ancient history, before the internet, before camera phones, before Twitter and Facebook, people sent postcards! Quaint but true! Life was hard back in days of yore; vacationers … Continue reading "From the Tickle Trunk – Disney Postcards"
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Disney Fun Around the Country

Posted on by Gary Cruise
Several times each year Carol and I attend Disney-related events which do not take place in the theme parks. For us it’s an easy way to keep the magic alive without making that long trek south! It’s always fun sharing good times with people who also suffer from our Disney affliction! Over the last few … Continue reading "Disney Fun Around the Country"
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Hockey “Disney-Style” . . . The Mighty Ducks

Posted on by Gary Cruise
Like most boys growing up in Canada in the 1950’s and 60’s my world revolved around hockey. There wasn’t much else to do in the tiny Ontario fishing village I called home. I played peewee hockey and my entire family followed the exploits of our local men’s Intermediate B team, the Port Dover Sailors. The … Continue reading "Hockey “Disney-Style” . . . The Mighty Ducks"
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It All Started With . . . Storyboards

Posted on by Gary Cruise
Recently, while I was reading The Revised Vault of Walt written by noted Disney historian (and AllEars.net Feature Writer) Jim Korkis, I ran across an interesting quote. Walt Disney was writing of memories from his school days and commented, “It was always my inclination to think in pictures rather than words.” My mind started to … Continue reading "It All Started With . . . Storyboards"
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Our Disney Christmas Tree

Posted on by Gary Cruise
Carol and I look forward to the Christmas season every year. She likes to decorate for the holidays and I really enjoy the results of her efforts. As you might expect, our love of all things Disney reflects in our Christmas décor! In our living room we have a very traditional Christmas tree; decorated with … Continue reading "Our Disney Christmas Tree"
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Disney Vanity Plates

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About ten years ago I thought it might be a good idea to buy my favorite Disney fan, my wife Carol, a customized license plate for her car. Now, what should the plate say? Yes, of course it had to be Disney . . . but what exactly should it say?
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From The Tickle Trunk – WDW News November 1982

Posted on by Gary Cruise
Let’s dip into the Tickle Trunk and have a look at the Walt Disney World News from November 1982. That was an exciting time in Disney history; EPCOT had just opened a month prior. A few months ago, when we looked at the October 1982 copy, my blog focused primarily on EPCOT; I purposely ignored … Continue reading "From The Tickle Trunk – WDW News November 1982"
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