Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Want to Meet Walt Disney? Visit the Walt Disney Family Museum!
Generations of children knew Uncle Walt. Families gathered around the television every Sunday night to invite him into their living rooms and become mesmerized by his stories. Walt Disney was our guide through lands of magic, adventure, fantasy and a limitless future. He was our benevolent father, uncle and grandfather whose enthusiasm and optimism was…
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Unique Sweet Spots at Walt Disney World: Royal Anandapur Tea Co. & Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery
Let’s face it. Animal Kingdom gets hot. When exploring hidden paths in the savannah, battling the Yeti at Expedition Everest, and coming face-to-face with 500-pound tigers on the Maharajah Jungle Trek, adventurers need to know where they can seek refuge. In this week’s installment of “Unique Sweet Spots at Walt Disney World,” I’ll take you…
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The Invasion of Disneyland
What’s the Invasion of Disneyland you ask? Well you go on all the rides, see all forms of entertainment, go through all the shops, and try to get as many autographs from characters as you can in both Disneyland Resort parks in consecutive days. Took a group photo before we started
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Back to Main Street with Segways at Disneyland
Today, the Federal Court of Appeals in California reversed the dismissal of the Segway lawsuit alleging Disneyland must permit Segways. The court handed Disney a mixed decision, holding, on the one hand, that Segways could be necessary (an important word) for some people to use in Theme Parks, but, on the other hand, that Disney…
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Resort Hopping 101: The Art of Carpetbagging Around the World
Breathtaking views, comforting ammenities, and amazing locations. All of these attributes make staying at a Walt Disney World resort a special part of your vacation. Whether you celebrate Disney classics over at the Art of Animation Resort or spend your time observing zebras at Animal Kingdom Lodge, you are sure to feel immersed in the…
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Pleasure Island: Dispelling the Myths
I must preface this article by stating the below information is based solely upon what I’ve been able to piece together since the closing of Pleasure Island. Some of the information is based on fact or statements put out by Disney, while other information is based on discussions with cast members, guests, and well known…
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Restored Faith in Disney Merchandise: A Look at What’s New in the Parks
I have to admit: shopping is definitely my thing. I scour online and print ads looking for sales. I track trends. I have even been known to wait outside of stores at 2 am for Black Friday markdowns. However, when it comes to Disney shopping, I tend to relax a bit and study the merchandise…
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