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Visiting Walt Disney World with an Infant

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May 7, 2012
Visiting Walt Disney World with an Infant

This past September, our annual family Walt Disney World trip was made even more magical with our newest addition in tow. Our baby girl, Neriah, was born in May and had just turned four months old before our trip. It was surprising how many looks we received and comments that were made regarding our...
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Zendaya “Shakes It Up” in Chicago

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May 6, 2012
Autographed picture and wristband

Sunday April 15th, Navy Pier here in Chicago and Radio Disney hosted a meet and greet with Disney Channel star Zendaya from “Shake It Up”! The meet and greet was to be held between 1-3pm! I found out about this last week from a link from Chicago Parent on my Facebook feed! I had been wondering when and...
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Hot, Hot Hot

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May 1, 2012
Hot, Hot Hot

As we quickly approach that time of year when the temps heat up and the humidity builds here in FL we all want to remember to ‘stay cool’ when it comes to our Disney time.  Here are a few helpful hints. First, and most important of all, stay hydrated.  It is very important in...
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Queuing For Mickey

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April 30, 2012
Queuing For Mickey

On our most recent trip in January to Walt Disney World there is one thing I have learned, autographs are still important to us. We have two kids, ages 10 and 12 and you would think they have somewhat lost interest in seeing the characters. I’m glad this is not the case! For one...
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Packing for a Disney Cruise

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April 19, 2012
Disney Dream - under the bed is a great place to store your luggage!

I’m not a professional packing expert.  Just look at the picture to your left.  In fact, in the past I’ve been known as a notorious over packer (18 pairs of shoes anyone!).  However over the years of cruising I have  learned a bit or two about this particular facet of planning for a cruise and I’d...
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My Unexplored WDW Food Thoughts

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April 12, 2012
My Unexplored WDW Food Thoughts

There are dozens of amazing food choices at Walt Disney World, and for someone making ADR’s well in advance, there are a TON of things to consider, and look at ahead of time.  That being said, I’m in that exact situation now planning for my fall trip, and I thought I’d touch on a...
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Unique/Overlooked Character Meet Opportunities

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April 2, 2012
Unique/Overlooked Character Meet Opportunities

This month I’d like to spotlight some unique, and often overlooked, Disney Character Meet opportunities. 1. The Downtown Disney Hotels Character Breakfasts These hotels are a short walk from Downtown Disney and provide an unexpected and convenient Disney character breakfast several days a week.  Reservations are often easier to come by and the food...
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You took a picture of what at Disney?!

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March 15, 2012
MK Logo on gates

  I LOVE taking pictures when I am on vacation at Walt Disney World! I have grown up loving photography and one day I hope to take some professional classes, so I can be as good as some of the photographers in the Disney Community (Tom Bricker, Corey Disbrow, and our own WDW Fan...
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Making Memories

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March 11, 2012
Making Memories

Long before the old Model T, ’round about the turn of the century, folks discovered a barrel of fun, takin’ pictures by the light of the sun. Smile!  Hug!  Look at the camera! Hold your breath and say cheese, little did they realize back then, they were makin’ memories. “Makin’ Memories“ written by the...
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Visiting Walt Disney World as a Diabetic

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March 5, 2012

If you love Disney World, are planning a trip and are diabetic like myself, I hope to help make your visit more enjoyable. First, if you are insulin–dependent, the best way to handle your insulin is to not handle it.  Start your visit with a stop at one of the Parks’ First Aid stations. ...
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