Where in the World #221

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Where in the World time is here again. Your weekly photo game challenge is to determine where the picture is from! Thank you to Sophia Clifton, Sarah Gallagher, Diane Furtado, Lauree Little, Bonnie Tulenko, Lily-pierre Couet, Chris Kelly, Pizazz, and Rob & April of Team Vanderpool for your wonderful notes! You made my day. 🙂 … Continue reading "Where in the World #221"
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Quiz – Who Sponsors Disney – Answers

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Yesterday, I briefly discussed the importance of corporate sponsors in connection with Disney shops, restaurants, and attractions. Then I presented you with 20 questions to see if you could remember what company is connected with a given location. Here are the answers. It will be interesting to see just how well these companies’ advertising dollars … Continue reading "Quiz – Who Sponsors Disney – Answers"
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Quiz – Who Sponsors Disney – Questions

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When Walt was planning Disneyland, he knew he couldn’t afford to build his magnificent park without outside financial help. So he and his brother Roy engaged the assistance of other companies to help pay the bills. In exchange for their money, these companies would be allowed to sell their products in Disneyland shops and restaurants … Continue reading "Quiz – Who Sponsors Disney – Questions"
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Where in the World #167

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I have a few more shout outs this week: Thank you for the warm welcome from Carol and Gary Gamill; a big kudos to Lisa Berton for the most thorough answer imaginable. And David W.? You won. 😉 Now, this week’s contest! This was Challenge #166: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 Erin Blackwell … Continue reading "Where in the World #167"
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A Day in the Magic Kingdom

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What a great day to be living in Florida! The weather was perfect and my wife and I were headed over to the happiest place on earth – The Magic Kingdom. We pulled into the parking lot around 9:30 and were somewhat surprised to see that it wasn’t all that full. Anyway, we choose to … Continue reading "A Day in the Magic Kingdom"
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Fantasyland — Old and New

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The information in this next blog has been presented before – some of it on this website, some of it on others. But since I’ve started blogging about Disney World trivia, I thought these tidbits were worth repeating. Often, when Disney replaces an attraction with a new ride or show, the Imagineers like to pay … Continue reading "Fantasyland — Old and New"
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Looking for Mickey in the Magic Kingdom

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I was at WDW looking for Hidden Mickeys while thousands were running the Disney marathon and half marathon. I was fortunate to track down Lou Mongello at the Contemporary Resort, and we sampled the food at the new Contempo Cafe (where the Concourse Steakhouse used to be located). At this new eatery, you place your … Continue reading "Looking for Mickey in the Magic Kingdom"
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Hong Kong The Hub and Fantasyland

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Before entering Fantasyland, let’s start in the Hub. One of the first things you might notice is that the Partners statue (Walt & Mickey) is not present here like it is in Florida, California, and Tokyo. In Paris it’s located in the Walt Disney Studios instead of Disneyland. I don’t know if Disney has plans … Continue reading "Hong Kong The Hub and Fantasyland"
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Walt Disney World as a Teen!!! Part 1

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Hello from very warm (for us Michigan folk) Florida! I”m Caitlin Burns blogging live from Walt Disney World! In case you missed yesterday’s post, here’s my intro! I really don’t think that there is a better sound than that of your pilot saying,” We are touching down in Orlando Florida!” It’s then that you realize, … Continue reading "Walt Disney World as a Teen!!! Part 1"
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