Thursday Thoughts: Saying Good Bye to an Old Friend

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One of Walt Disney’s guiding philosophies as he built Disneyland (and the Disney brand in general) is that the Disney company should always be ready to “try something new”. In fact, one of my favorite Walt Disney quotes speaks to just this:

“We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.”

I think it is safe to say that this continues to be one of the missions of the Disney company – whether movies or theme parks – there is always something new. Of course, that is a big part of what keeps us going back to the Disney parks, because there is ALWAYS something new to see or do!  Read more

Wordless Wednesday: Learning and Fun at Innoventions

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I sometimes think that Innoventions, in Epcot, may be one of the most overlooked attractions in Walt Disney World. Divided into Innoventions East and West, both buildings are filled with fascinating exhibits, movies, demonstrations and all kinds of hands-on ways to learn about the latest in technology, science, and well, almost anything. It’s always changing, and always fun. Yes, it is *gasp* learning too, but wouldn’t it be great if all learning was this much fun? Plus it’s a great way to cool off, and get away from the crowds for a bit too. 🙂 Read more

Disney with Special Needs: The Road Trip Edition

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I’m getting to that point post-trip when I start suffering from serious Disney withdrawals and it feels like I’m never going to make it back (even though my next trip is already well into the planning phase). Thinking about the next trip home is always what gets me through these difficult in-between times, so I thought that this time I would talk about one of the biggest parts of any Disney trip for my family (and many others)…the road trip. Read more

Thrifty Thursday: Save Time With Child Swap

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You’ve heard me say this for several weeks now: “Time is Money” so when it comes to getting the most value for your Disney vacation dollars, making the most of your time is super important. Which is where the “Child Swap” option can be really helpful. Read more