Christmas Holidays

Thrifty Thursday: The Magnificent Gingerbread House at the Grand Floridian

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During the holiday season, it is easy to find loads of FREE things to do at the Walt Disney World Resort. No one decorates on the level of Disney anywhere else and you are totally immersed in the spirit of holiday cheer. One prime example of decorating in Disney style is the Gingerbread House at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort.

This is a must-see for my family during every trip. We have had our Christmas cards taken in front of this magnificent house and we, in fact, take a family picture in front of it during every visit. The aroma is awesome; even for someone who doesn’t like the taste of gingerbread the scent screams holiday magic. It is a beautiful, and completely edible, masterpiece. Read more

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Disney Vacation Planning: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

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It’s mid-October, and that can mean just one thing: yes, the Christmas season is right around the corner. 🙂

Yes, I know Halloween isn’t here yet, and even though it’s the middle of the Fall festivities at Walt Disney World, those Disney elves are already busy making preparations because….well creating Disney holiday magic takes time! Read more

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The Balance of Disney World “Old” Traditions and New Surprises

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Most people who visit Disney parks on a regular basis are used to the question about why they go back again and AGAIN. Of course there are all kinds of reasons why, but I was thinking a bit about this over the past week, and realized that some of the things that bring me back are, in fact opposites: I love the “traditional” things that we are used to and so love doing over and over again…and I also love the “new surprises” that Disney is so very good at offering their guests, in so many ways. I think that this second part was very much evident this past week. Read more

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Tuesday Disney Tips: Breaking Tradition

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For many years now my family has enjoyed spending Thanksgiving together at the most magical place on Earth. We have spent numerous hours planning our trips, excitedly deciding where we would eat Thanksgiving dinner, and putting each year’s itinerary into my binder adorned with covers made from pictures of Mickey and his friends enjoying turkey dinner. It has been so much fun and has added more joy to my life than I could ever put into words. Read more

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Wordless Wednesday: Thinking Cool Disney Thoughts

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With a heat wave over a large part of the United States, I thought Brenda had a great idea for “thinking cool” yesterday, when she highlighted the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights. So here is Part Two….a Christmas in July photo of the Magic Kingdom’s Castle lights….visions of magical icicles that are guaranteed to get your mind off the heat, and get you thinking about the Holiday Season that will be here before you know it! 🙂

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