Year: 2008
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Members Only
Well, after tons of offers in the mail to join the Disney Movie Club, I did it! I had always thrown them away (everything but the free stickers) thinking I had no use for a membership in the DMC, but after the fourth one I gave in and picked my 5 movies for $1.99 each. …
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New Monsters Inc. Boulevard and Dark Ride coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
As many of you know Pete Werner is in California this week on a working vacation. Interspersed among meetings he is getting some time to enjoy Disneyland California as well as socialize with random strangers (an aspect of the human condition that has eluded me personally). I guess being sociable can pay off as Pete…
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Corey said the “B” word
Why did Corey have to mention bathing suits? I’m on the “full-figured” side, which is a nice way of saying I need to lose 20 pounds……….per thigh. I’ve been on quite a few Disney cruises. No matter what, the routine never varies. I scope out the adult pool. YAY!! There are plenty of other plus…
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Toy Story The Musical onboard The Disney Wonder
This morning I had the great fortune of being able to attend a special event onboard the Disney Wonder. It was a sneak preview/press event for Toy Story The Musical, the newest stage show being performed on the Disney Wonder. The logistics of the event and what goes on are almost as interesting as what…
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Water Parks vs. Resort Pools – Why do you pack a bathing suit?
It’s safe to say that the majority of people that come to Walt Disney World pack a bathing suit for their trip, whether they end up using it or not is another thing. For me, it’s one of the first things I think about. Does my bathing suit still fit? Is it time to upgrade?…
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Whoopee, the inlaws are joining us
This is for those of you who visit family in Florida. As I mentioned in another blog entry, my father-in-law moved to Florida after marrying a woman he met when visiting his brother in Boca Raton. The trips south were split between seeing Pop-Pop and seeing Mickey. Early on, the in-laws would join us for…
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Pop Century Resort Review or A trip back in time. The arrival
Hi Folks, I recently stayed at Disney’s Pop Century Resort. Let me begin by saying it is important to get a first hand look at each Disney hotel property to really be able to comment about it. It makes a big difference to be at the hotel for a couple of days, so you experience…