Exploring Disney: Extra Special Birthdays

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Many folks find that a Disney vacation is the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion and there are some fun and simple ways to make the celebration – be it birthday, anniversary, or any happy time – even more magical.  Read more

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Exploring Disney: Once Upon a Christmas Parade

Other than Halloween at Disney World, very few things in life are as wonderful as Christmas in Disney World. I will even relent and say for many families, the holiday season in the World is probably the absolute most magical experience. In a place where the air is already filled with magic and happiness, and wonderful things happen all the time, adding Christmas to it just puts it over the top. There are countless fabulous things to do during the holidays in the World to give you the warmth in your heart, but the centerpiece for many joyful celebrations is the Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, and within that, is the Once Upon a Christmastime Parade. The parades of Disney World are fairly legendary as it is, and there is something truly spectacular about the special holiday parade. Full of sparkles, scents, and snow, you can’t help but get a little jolly watching this parade. Read more

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Exploring Disney: Getting Creative with Your Christmas Goodies

Halloween was two days ago (hope you had a blast!) which means it is now Christmas. That’s just kind of how it works. We get a few precious weeks of pumpkins, skeletons, bats, and ghouls, and then just like Cinderella’s magic spell, at midnight it all changes. Only this time, the pumpkin goes away rather than coming back. Wake up the next morning and everything is jingle bells and bright red hats and goodwill toward men. Read more

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Exploring Disney: Hidden Details Scavenger Hunt

There are many ways to describe Disney World, but one word that is particularly applicable is “iconic”. Even people who have never been to the parks know what the most popular sights and rides look like, and once you’ve been a few times, you probably feel like you could walk around with your eyes closed and know what you’re seeing. Here’s the thing— you’re probably wrong. Read more

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Exploring Disney: Taking a Spin with the Aliens

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Last week we recounted my epic ride on the mythical Slinky Dog. Today we’re going back to Toy Story Land, but with something otherworldly in mind. Tucked in the back corner, near the adorably-themed restrooms and a nice open area where we witnessed the Army Men going through a drum practice and a bit of boot camp, is a ride I didn’t know what to think about when I first heard about it. Could it be like Mad Tea Party just with saucers instead of teacups? Could it be like the Scrambler, for those Virginians who know what I’m talking about? Could it be a new version of a hoverboard-type ride a la Luigi? I didn’t know.

Now I do.

No to all of them. Read more

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