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The Big Red Boat

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Way back in the mists of time, in the long lost days of yore, before there was a Disney Cruise Line, avid Disney fans sailed with a cast of Disney characters on The Big Red Boat! Premier Cruise Lines, which operated the Big Red Boat, was formed in 1983 by two veterans in the cruise … Continue reading "The Big Red Boat"
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That’s Not Poutine!

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Every time I pass by the Canadian Pavilion at EPCOT I find myself marvelling at the amazing job the Imagineers did in capturing the essence of Canada! How did those gifted designers figure out that we all enjoy wearing checkered lumberjack shirts? Who could have told them that after a long, tiring work-week we Canucks … Continue reading "That’s Not Poutine!"
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A Disney-fied Golf Cart

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On May 1, 2010 Carol and I were celebrating my birthday at EPCOT. Naturally we had to take a ride on Soarin’ As we waited in line we struck up a conversation with another couple who seemed to be avid Disney fans, just like us. When they heard that we were staying at Fort Wilderness … Continue reading "A Disney-fied Golf Cart"
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Classic Boats at the Dockside Bar

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Last fall Carol and I enjoyed our first dinner at the Boathouse Restaurant in Disney Springs. On our way to the check-in desk we paused to watch the Amphicars come and go at the launch ramp directly beside the restaurant entrance. Our meal was a wonderful experience; we savoured delightful food as we sat overlooking … Continue reading "Classic Boats at the Dockside Bar"
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Remembering Walt

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Fifty years ago today, December 15, 1966, the world lost a great man! His life story has been well documented and I’m sure that those of you reading this are as familiar with his background and his achievements as I am. But on this special day, let’s pause briefly and reflect on the life of … Continue reading "Remembering Walt"
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Science At Your Feet

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When you rush through EPCOT’s Future World early in the morning, part of that mad dash toward the standby line at Soarin’, do you ever notice the big circle on the ground? Most of us don’t see it; we’re all so focused on getting to our next attraction, the next thrill ride, that we totally … Continue reading "Science At Your Feet"
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Try the Beverly

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Do you remember your first sip of Beverly at EPCOT’s Club Cool? Have you ever watched someone else take their first taste? If you answered yes to these two questions then I’m sure you will agree with me; when it comes to Beverly it’s more fun watching than it is tasting! Have you ever taken … Continue reading "Try the Beverly"
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Chess Men at the Haunted Mansion

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Here’s another little tidbit of Disney lore that Carol and I were told by a cast member during a behind the scenes tour . . . it explains those odd objects on the roof of the Haunted Mansion in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. The story the guide told us began in California back in … Continue reading "Chess Men at the Haunted Mansion"
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From Black Lake to Disney Springs

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A long, long time ago there was a quiet, tranquil pond outside the sleepy little Florida village of Vineland. The pond was called Black Lake; it was surrounded by struggling vineyards which gave the nearby village its name, some mature orange groves, a few old cherry orchards and swamps. Lots and lots of swamps! Farming … Continue reading "From Black Lake to Disney Springs"
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Make a Mickey Lamp Post

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Have you ever visited Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground and admired those wonderful lamp posts with the Mickey Mouse ears? Me too! Many of the campers at Fort Wilderness proudly display them at their campsites. When I first saw one I was so taken with it that I asked the camper, “Where do you … Continue reading "Make a Mickey Lamp Post"
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