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Foodie vs. Fries: Accommodating Dietary Requests at Disney

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October 7, 2012
Kyle checking out food options at Victoria & Albert's

Fish King and Roy’s Fish Market are where I spent most of my extra time growing up.  Before General Motors bought all of the land for their Flint headquarters and razed the buildings, those were our family owned fresh fish markets and seafood restaurants.  Imagine my grandmother’s disgust when I introduced her to my...
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Faces in the Queue: Meet Stu!

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September 8, 2012
Faces in the Queue: Meet Stu!

  DISNEYLAND cast its spell over Stuart Haasis in 1957 when he made his first of many visits to the park at the age of three. His family visited nearly every year after that. His life has now come full circle as he shares his love of “The Original” with his twin granddaughters, now...
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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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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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Faces in the Queue: Meet Nolan!

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May 4, 2012
Faces in the Queue: Meet Nolan!

Edited, August 14, 2012 The news of Nolan Woodall’s passing has shocked and deeply saddened everyone in the Disney Fan Community. I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to know him and to call him my friend. Kathy Kelly * * * * * * * * * * (This article was...
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Adventures in Autism…Podcasting!

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March 16, 2012
Adventures in Autism…Podcasting!

Last July a fellow Disney blogger named Sal contacted me about guesting on a podcast for his new website called The Best Magic. He wanted me to talk about Autism and Walt Disney World.  Now, I must confess my first reaction was “who… ME??”  Sure, I was comfortable  writing about Disney and Autism —...
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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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How Can I Get One of Those?: An Allergy Free Disney Dining Experience

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February 19, 2012
How Can I Get One of Those?: An Allergy Free Disney Dining Experience

As a mom to a child with multiple food allergies, dining out while on vacation is usually a struggle. DD9 is allergic to wheat, dairy, eggs, peanut, and mildly allergic to soy (she can have it in moderation). In addition to that, she’s also on a rotation diet that requires her to not eat...
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Meet Liz and Jeff From Allergy Free Mouse!

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January 30, 2012
Meet Liz and Jeff From Allergy Free Mouse!

    Picture a young family enjoying their first visit to one of the Disney parks.  It’s a blazing-hot afternoon in June and they’ve been touring since the park opened. The children are starting to get fussy – it’s time to head back to the resort for a nap. They whine at the mention...
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Faces in the Queue: Meet Billy!

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November 7, 2011
Faces in the Queue: Meet Billy!

The night before Halloween has long been known as Mischief Night in the Northeast because it is traditional for teens and ‘tweens to prowl the streets pulling harmless pranks on their neighbors. Rolls of toilet paper are thrown into trees, car windows are scribbled on with bars of soap, etc. Sometimes, however, the acts...
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