Month: January 2010
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Wheeling around the “World”
This is a continuation of the blog that was posted on December 3, 2009, and will cover my experiences on Disney property during my solo trip in November 2009. My family normally stays at the Best Western Lake Buena Vista in Downtown Disney’s Hotel Plaza or the Gaylord Palms. This trip was the first time,…
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Smarter Planet by IBM debuts in Innoventions at Epcot
Smarter Planet by IBM opened January 29, 2010 in Epcot at Walt Disney World. It is designed to show the impact that individuals and groups working together can have on the planet. IBM is an original sponsor in Innoventions since 1994.
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Culinary Quest: Carnation Cafe at Disneyland
After beginning the culinary quest in Downtown Disney (where the really good food is), I went inside the parks to Disneyland. I have had an annual pass for fifteen years, but I had never eaten at Carnation Cafe on Main Street until now. On the DISboards, Carnation Cafe has been noted as a popular breakfast…
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Animation Academy at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
If you are looking to do something different the next time you visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios I have a suggestion for you. Take some time to enjoy the Magic of Animation and the Animation Academy.
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Good Pizza at WDW – I’ll believe it when I taste it
Walt Disney World has announced that they will be opening a new pizzeria at the Italy pavilion in Epcot later this year. Operated by the Patina Group, the new pizzeria will seat 300 in a restaurant with “Florentine architecture”. In fairness, let me say that I think the Patina group generally does a good job…
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Culinary Quest: Disneyland’s Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen
On a beautiful Saturday afternoon, my family and I took advantage of our Orange County location and headed off for lunch at Downtown Disney. As huge fans of Disney World’s dining offerings, we continue to look for restaurants here at the Disneyland Resort that are in the same class as those in Orlando. Unsure of…
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This Year Find the Courage to Start at a Disney Race
We’re three weeks into January. Did you make a New Year’s Resolution this year? Maybe you vowed to get in shape or exercise? Maybe your sights were set a little higher… maybe you plan on using one of the races held at Walt Disney World such as the Princess Half Marathon, Muddy Buddy, Inaugural Wine…