Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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What’s New in the Rumor Mill for Walt Disney World?
When Pete asked my passion, the first thing I said was Downtown Disney, but stemming from that is a passion for the rumor mill. Disney always has something in the pipeline and I love to be among the first of the general public to know. The hard and time consuming part is sifting through the…
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Unique Sweet Spots at Walt Disney World: Joy of Tea Stand
Nothing beats the Florida sun better than a sugary treat from your favorite eatery at Walt Disney World. Mickey bars, Dole Whips, cupcakes, popcorn – you can find it all in the parks. But, did you know that there are other unique concoctions available to tempt your sweet tooth? Over the next few weeks, I’ll…
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We Visited All 6 Disney Parks in One Day!
On June 30, 2012 at 10:54 pm Pacific Standard Time, my son and I completed our quest. We had visited every Disney theme park in North America in one day. This is our story.
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Universal Orlando Testing New Ride Reservation System
The idea of reserving your times for riding major attractions is beginning to extend throughout the Orlando theme parks. Universal Orlando is now experimenting with such a system at Islands of Adventure. To learn more about this system and how you can purchase your ride times continue through the page break.
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An Up Close Look at the Launch Control Center at Kennedy Space Center
I have been a fan of the NASA Space program for many, many years. I can remember watching the first moon landing on TV years ago. I remember wishing I could see the Kennedy Space Center in Florida someday. Well, now I am lucky enough to visit there as often as I like. When I…
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The Return of Resort Specific Merchandise at Disney
Beginning in 2009, Walt Disney World enthusiasts began to see a decrease in the types of items available for purchase that were branded with their favorite resorts’ logo. For many, this was a disappointment and even a topic of discussion on several episodes of the DIS Unplugged Podcast. The days of coming home from a…
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Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem Debuts at Universal Orlando
During a recent visit to Universal Studios Orlando I had the opportunity to experience the all new Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem attraction. The attraction was in a technical testing phase, but as of Monday, July 2nd it is now fully operational and open to the public during normal theme park operating hours at Universal Studios. …
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