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Counting Down With Countdowns!

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June 5, 2013
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ONLY 2 months and 2 weeks until I am in Walt Disney World! I can’t believe time is moving so quickly! I still have so much to do the next few weeks…booking airfare and making ADRs! I talked to Princess Kayla the other day and asked her what she was most excited about for our...
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Disney Princess Build-A-Bear

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May 25, 2013
Disney Princess Build-A-Bear

A few weeks ago, we received a flyer in the mail from Build-A-Bear Workshops, informing us they were introducing a new “LIMITED TIME” Disney Princess bear!  The beautiful pink bear measures 16 inches tall, and comes with a purple tiara and on her left paw has 6 of the 11 Disney Princess-Aurora, Tiana, Cinderella,...
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Five Silly Things You Should Try at Walt Disney World

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April 30, 2013
Five Silly Things You Should Try at Walt Disney World

I do a lot of things that are not fun every day. From working to hauling kids and various pieces of sporting equipment around to paying bills, I tackle a whole bunch of responsible tasks that make me an adult and, in some cases, make me a little grumpy. When I’m at Disney though,...
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Returning “HOME”

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April 20, 2013
Returning “HOME”

Happy SPRING my friends! The trees are budding here in Chicago and I saw some flowers outside my work this morning!  I am so happy that warmer weather is finally here…I am so over the cold! I have some EXCITING news to share…. We are going HOME in AUGUST!! I am sooooo excited! This...
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Why Walt Disney World is “Home”

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February 11, 2013
Why Walt Disney World is “Home”

While my mail is addressed to a house in Texas, I prefer to call Walt Disney World “Home.” Even though my family only visits the World about one time per year, how can it not seem like home to me? Every time a Walt Disney World Transportation bus drops me at my resort, they...
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Be a Sorcerer!

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February 8, 2013
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The geniuses at Walt Disney World decided to take your down time at the Magic Kingdom and pack it full of all sorts of awesomeness. The first of these super interactive attractions coming to the Magic Kingdom is Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom (SOTMK). Without giving too much away, this interactive adventure puts you...
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Remembering Pleasure Island

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February 7, 2013
Remembering Pleasure Island

The Funmeister.  Celebrating New Year’s Eve every night.  A revolving dance floor.  An awesome comedy show.  A wide variety of night clubs.  A neon, leg swinging, larger than life Jessica Rabbit sign.  These are just some of the memories I have of Pleasure Island. Pleasure Island opened at the Walt Disney World (WDW) resort...
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The First of January

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January 11, 2013
The First of January

The way you decide to spend the first of January has the power to set the tone for the rest of your year. As you march on through the months and find yourself lost, as we usually find ourselves after the inevitable passing of time, you can recall this day as your starting line....
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Which of the Seven Dwarfs are You?

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January 9, 2013
Which of the Seven Dwarfs are You?

In light of celebrating Snow White 75th birthday (December 21), I thought it would be fun to play a little game. I asked my kids which of the seven dwarfs they think represents them. Each chose a different character, and I think they were right on target! My youngest is most definitely Happy. He...
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Homesick…

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November 27, 2012
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 Hi! My name is Jamie and I am a Disney FANATIC!  I also am EXTREMELY homesick for Walt Disney World right now!! I have been blessed to be able to visit WDW twice within this past year, but I am still very much homesick over the past few weeks! I know it is because...
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