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Trip Planning — More Important Than Ever

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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

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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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Happy 60th Birthday Disneyland

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Although it was 11 years ago, it seems like yesterday when Carol I started to make plans for our “once-in-a-lifetime” trip to Disneyland. We were as excited as little children as we contemplated the trip! You see, we are both part of the generation that saw Disneyland take shape before our eyes! Back in the … Continue reading "Happy 60th Birthday Disneyland"
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Mousecars and Ducksters

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Last October Carol and I had the good fortunate to be at Walt Disney World in October when the final D23 Fanniversary session was held there, at the Atlantic Dance Hall. Although she has been a D23 member for several years, this was our first event. Our hosts, Billy from Burbank CA and Kevin from Syracuse NY, shared plenty of pictures and "insider" information during their two-hour presentation.
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From the Tickle Trunk – Disney Postcards

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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

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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

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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

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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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A Swamp Buggy Tour With A Disney Twist

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Several months ago I wrote a blog about the Disney Wilderness Preserve and I told you that I would follow up with a blog about our “Butterflies by Swamp Buggy Tour” there. Well, we had a wonderful time on the tour and here’s the blog I promised! Before I describe the tour, I’d like to … Continue reading "A Swamp Buggy Tour With A Disney Twist"
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