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Disney’s Wilderness Lodge…a de Zayas family favorite!

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May 20, 2013
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge…a de Zayas family favorite!

Have you ever walked inside a place and your jaw dropped out of amazement?  Well, if you walk inside The Wilderness Lodge, one of Walt Disney World’s deluxe resorts and home of the Disney Vacation Club Wilderness Villas, prepare yourself, because your jaw will be dropping!  A cozy cabin feel, a beautiful stone fireplace,...
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Cross Stitching Disney

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May 19, 2013
Cross Stitching Disney

        My most favorite hobby is cross stitching, specifically Disney things. My passion started at the age of seventeen when I randomly walked into a craft store and spotted a Lion King cross stitch kit. Many, many years later, I’m now 35, and I have way too many Disney cross stitching...
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Disney Design-A-Tee!

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May 18, 2013
Disney Design-A-Tee!

It will come as no surprise that there are thousands of Disney t-shirts to choose from when visiting Disney World. But what if in addition to sporting your favorite character on a t-shirt, you also want to have one that is personalized with whatever you wish. Well Disney World is the place where dreams come...
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2013 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival

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May 17, 2013
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Even though I was in Orlando for a conference, I made arrangements to come in a day early so I would not miss the Flower & Garden Festival. I must say, that was the best decision I’d made in quite a while!  Gardening has only recently piqued my curiosity, since we’ve moved to a rural area...
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In the Zone with @SamsDisneyDiary: Buzz Light Year Space Ranger Spin… Help, what’s the secret?

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I grew up in the 80s, so I’m an original gamer.  It comes naturally… it’s been passed to my children who are all gamers.  Wreck-it-Ralph is a HUGE hit for us all!  Watching it in 3D on the Disney Dream just days after its release was icing on the cake, and a subject for...
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My Must Ride Disney’s Hollywood Studios Attractions!

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May 16, 2013
My Must Ride Disney’s Hollywood Studios Attractions!

In my last 2 articles I wrote about My Must Ride Magic Kingdom Attractions and My Must Ride Epcot Attractions!  In this article I want to share with you my must ride attractions at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Disney’s Hollywood Studios (DHS), formerly known as Disney-MGM Studios, opened at the Walt Disney World (WDW) Resort...
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Disney News

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May 15, 2013
Disney News

Walt Disney Company • The Walt Disney Company released their second fiscal quarter and six month earnings on May 7.  “With adjusted earnings per share up 36% over last year, we’re obviously pleased with our second quarter,” said Robert A. Iger, Chairman and CEO, The Walt Disney Company. “Our results reflect our successful strategy,...
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5 Tips for Maximizing your Star Wars Weekends Experience

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May 14, 2013
5 Tips for Maximizing your Star Wars Weekends Experience

Star Wars Weekends are just around the corner! Beginning May 17, 2013, and ending June 9, Star Wars Weekends (or SWW as they’re sometimes called) can be an absolute blast or a total bust depending on how prepared you are. Below, some handy hints for keeping the Force with you as you vacation. Star...
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Tips for Surviving a 24 Hour Disney Day

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May 13, 2013
Tips for Surviving a 24 Hour Disney Day

On May 24, Walt Disney World and Disneyland will be hosting a 24-hour park day once more. This event appeared on the Disney calendar last year on Leap Day (February 29, 2012), and I had the opportunity of attending the experience at WDW. Here are some tips on how to make the most of...
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May 2013 Buttermilk Fried Chicken easy dish!

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May 13, 2013
May 2013 Buttermilk Fried Chicken easy dish!

Hello everyone!  This is a busy month in our household.  Mother’s day, my birthday, daughter’s graduation, friend’s birthday.  I need some easy dishes to prepare that the family enjoys.   Buttermilk Fried Chicken works for us for a hot meal that is quick & easy.  I pair it with a salad or vegetables.  Hope you...
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