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Toddler Ride Guide (Part One)

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July 27, 2012
Toddler Ride Guide (Part One)

Since we’re headed to Walt Disney World soon, with two little ones in tow, I thought it would be a good time to review attractions that we can enjoy as a family.  If you check out attraction ride requirements that should tell you with some certainty what is acceptable for kids under three, right?...
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The Special Mouse Podcast

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July 24, 2012
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    For most Disney fans, podcasts are a rich source of both information and entertainment. What is a podcast? Think of it a little like an online radio show. There are numerous shows out there in RSS Land that discuss just about everything Disney – News & Rumors, Park History, Photography, Food, Weddings...
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Disney App-tastic

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July 8, 2012
Disney App-tastic

Nowadays almost nothing can be as helpful as a good smartphone app when you are planning your visit and even after you arrive.  I’ve put together a collection of some of the most helpful apps I’ve found for a visit to Walt Disney World. Planning And Park Guide Apps Disney World Lines – Touring...
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What NOT to Expect at Disneyland Resort

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June 27, 2012
What NOT to Expect at Disneyland Resort

With all the buzz surrounding the Disney California Adventure Grand Reopening, a great many Disney fans are heading west to Disneyland; a good number of them for the very first time.  A while back I laid out my Summer Must Dos at the Disneyland Resort, which deduces that all the new and sparkling wonders are a...
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Advice for Those Flying with Medications

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June 25, 2012
Advice for Those Flying with Medications

    Here are some tips to make your flight less stressful when traveling with prescription medications: 1. Make sure you take enough medication for the duration of your stay — and then some! Bring copies of your prescriptions with you, just in case. 2. Pack your medications in their original bottles. The bottles...
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Take My Quiz to See If You’re a Disney Y.E.S.

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June 24, 2012
Take My Quiz to See If You’re a Disney Y.E.S.

1. Bummed that Disney World ticket prices went up yet again? 2. Traveling with at least one child between 5 and 18? 3. Wondering how you’re going to explain to the school that you’re taking your child out for a Walt Disney World vacation AGAIN? 4. Interested in Disney backstage tours but shell shocked...
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Got the PDD blues!

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June 17, 2012
Leaving

Hi everyone!! Sorry it’s been soo long since I last posted…was away at Walt Disney World for our WDW Radio trip, then came back to the “real world” and was busy with DD5′s ballet recital, kindergarten graduation, and of couse work! A HUGE thank you to Stuart for being so understanding and rescheduling my article!! Since...
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Disney Fantasy Part 2

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June 13, 2012
Disney Fantasy Part 2

In this article I’m going to try and tell you about the shows, adult entertainment district and ports of call on our recent Fantasy cruise to the Eastern Caribbean. WOW!  What can I say?   There is just so much to do.   If you’ll recall from my last article we traveled with a group...
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Healthy Alternatives at the Walt Disney World Resort

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June 10, 2012
Healthy Alternatives at the Walt Disney World Resort

June 5 was an important moment in Disney company history. CEO Bob Iger with First Lady Michelle Obama announced that Disney would be expanding their “Magic of Healthy Living” initiative and using a new “Mickey Check” symbol to identify healthy foods inside and outside of the theme parks. (For more information on this announcement,...
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Can You Experience Disney Without Breaking the Bank?

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June 3, 2012
Can You Experience Disney Without Breaking the Bank?

So many people have asked me this question since I started visiting Disney several years ago and thankfully my answer to them is yes!  Disney can be very expensive, especially if you’re new to all things Disney and don’t have the tips and tricks to help make things more affordable.  Here are some tips...
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