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Where in the World #333

Posted on by Erin Blackwell
To all who come to this photo trivia game, Welcome! Along the way, the photos can make us relive memories and see details Walt’s Imagineers put into everything we love in Walt Disney World! Happy Memorial Day to all celebrating it! Now for Challenge #332: And here’s the answer: Copyright © Erin Blackwell I gave … Continue reading "Where in the World #333"
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Newbie and the Geek Take Downtown Disney and More

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Our fourth day of vacationing was the most relaxed which might be an odd statement once you read all that we did. The morning began as usual with eating breakfast in our room at All-Star Movies. We’d each bought cereal, milk, and fruit and had the same thing almost every day. I also had some … Continue reading "Newbie and the Geek Take Downtown Disney and More"
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Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant Hosts Central Florida’s First Boutique Irish Festival ‘The Great Irish Hooley’ August 31-Sept. 3 at Downtown Disney

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant will host Central Florida's first boutique Irish festival, The Great Irish Hooley, August 31-September 3 at Downtown Disney. A traditional Irish social celebration, the "Hooley" combines music ranging from traditional to rock tunes with entertainment and interactive fun for the whole family. Raglan Road's Great Irish Hooley will make the long weekend memorable with a mix of great Irish bands, Irish dance workshops for anyone in the family, structured set dancing known as the Ceili (pronounced kay-lee), Celtic face-painting Saturday through Monday and authentic food and beverages for all. The four-day party kicks off August 31 at 5 p.m. and will feature six top Irish bands and a troupe of acclaimed dancers. For more information, visit www.raglanroad.com or call 407/938-0300.
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Disney Pic of the Week – Downtown Disney

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Walt Disney World’s main shopping and dining district is comprised of three sections that make up Downtown Disney. West Side is the home of Cirque du Soleil’s La Nouba show, video and virtual game destination DisneyQuest, hot air balloon ride Characters in Flight, and celebrity-owned restaurants. In the center sits Pleasure Island which is currently … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Downtown Disney"
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It’s Easy Being Green… at Raglan Road

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Well, it’s nearly St. Patrick’s Day, and even though I’m not Irish (a little bit of Welsh and English, yes, but Irish, no) I have always observed the holiday. I wear green, including my little shamrock earrings, and sometimes even cook up a good corned beef and cabbage dinner. But, according to the lovely people … Continue reading "It’s Easy Being Green… at Raglan Road"
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Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant ‘Gets Its Green On’

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Non-Stop St. Patrick’s Day Festivities March 15-17 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Whether you’re Irish or wish you were, there’s one sure place in Central Florida where you’ll find St. Patrick’s Day festivities as authentic as the Emerald Isle’s lush green countryside. Genuine Irish music, dance and cuisine headline a lively weekend of St. Patrick’s … Continue reading "Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant ‘Gets Its Green On’"
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A Taste of the Americas at Paradiso 37

Posted on by Andrew Rossi
Pleasure Island at Downtown Disney may no longer be the nighttime hotspot that it was in its heyday when clubs like the Comedy Warehouse and the Adventurers Club entertained guests on a nightly basis, but that does not mean that the area is completely devoid of life. As Disney works to develop and breathe new … Continue reading "A Taste of the Americas at Paradiso 37"
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The Funmeister!

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Funmeister Mascot of Pleasure Island.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/6s, f/9, 500 ISO, +0.3 EV, 28mm Focal Length The Funmeister or Moon Man mascot can still be found around the remains of the original Pleasure Island entertainment complex and thought it a fitting tribute for my Disney Pic of the Week on Pleasure Island.
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Lonely Nights

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200VR lens, 1.6 sec, f/11 When you see a shot like this, it’s pretty clear why they closed Pleasure Island. Still, I miss it. My Pic of the Week was taken on the last weekend that Pleasure Island was open.
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