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Filming the Disney Christmas Day Parade

Growing up, I hoped that one year I could spend my Christmas watching the Disney parade from the sidelines instead of my couch. If I’d ever gotten my wish, my young self would have been disappointed. That is because Disney does not hold their Christmas Day parade on Christmas Day. Instead, they film in nearly a month in advance. Tomorrow the parade you’ll see on your screens was taped on December 3-5. Disney usually announces the dates for their annual taping near the end of October. Those interested in obtaining tickets for the event should keep close watch on the … Continue reading →

Have You Ever Purchased a Shopping Pass?

One of the great things about visiting Disney is the opportunity to see all the wonderful magical attractions that excite the imagination and entertain you all at the same time. The other great thing about going to Disney is all the shopping that you can do from the amusement parks to Downtown Disney to the gift shop in your hotel. On virtually every trip we’ve made to Disney, we’ve always been sure to save up some cash so we can pick up souvenirs, gifts and more. Still, there have been times when we’ve been there that we’ve forgotten to pick … Continue reading →

Disney’s Star Wars Weekends

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Last weekend marked the 30th anniversary since Star Wars: A New Hope premiered on movie theater screens. I actually remember that weekend, it was the first movie my mother ever took me to see. I called her to say thank you. A few years later, when Disney-MGM Studios in Florida premiered their Star Tours Adventures, my grandmother drove a 1,000 miles out of her way on the spur of the moment to take me to the parks for a day trip – just so I could go on the ride. Star Wars Fans This June, Star Wars fans will enjoy … Continue reading →

How Children Get Lost at Disney World

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A parent’s worst fear is when their child goes missing. Whether you are in the grocery store or the mall or Disney World, there’s no greater stomach clenching, ice-cold fear than that you experience when your child vanishes while you are out and about. I’ve known that feeling when my daughter darted around a corner once in the grocery store and she kept moving one way while I moved another and it was a pretty terrifying experience. Losing your child at Disney World can make the most magical place on Earth seem like the most terrifying place on Earth. With … Continue reading →

Seniors Planning a Trip to Disney

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Are you over 60 and planning to take the grandkids to Disney World for the first time? Is it your first trip to Disney World? If so, then take a seat and let’s review a few things before you start your planning. After all, taking the grandchildren to Disney World can be an immensely rewarding experience for you and your grandkids, but it’s important to recognize that it can also be very exhausting as well. Have You Ever Been to Disney World? The first time you visit Disney World, you probably felt a sense of culture shock. It is a … Continue reading →

Disney Blog Week in Review May 14 – May 18

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Planning a trip to Disney some time soon? We love Disney World, Disney films and everything else Disney. Whether you are visiting Disneyland Paris, Tokyo Disneyland, and Disneyland in Anaheim or Disney World in Orlando – there’s a little something Disney for everyone. This week, we took a look at a variety of different Disney items from where to meet the characters to the Disney travel on demand channel coming to your local Comcast station. Check out our week in review for ideas and more. Monday, May 14 In Disney World Planning & The Big Family we take a look … Continue reading →

Disneyland versus Disney World

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Which way do you go? When you live in the Midwest part of the country, California and Florida seem pretty equidistant. So the question becomes do you fly to Los Angeles or do you fly to Orlando? If the flight is about the same time (which it is for us) then how do you make your choice? You make a pro and con list. Yes, A Pro & Con List So, let’s see – one pro of going to Los Angeles is the chance to see television and movie stars. There’s also the beach and the Pacific Ocean. Orlando has … Continue reading →

Planning a Trip to Disney? Pick up the Remote

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The Walt Disney Company announced the launch of their video on demand travel focused channel designed to help vacationers to plan their vacations to Disney World. The channel will allow you to watch information on Disney travel and vacation plans. Then with one touch of the button you can invite a Disney reservations agent to call you within fifteen minutes. Talk about your instant gratification. Time Warner Cable Time Warner Cable and Cablevision Systems Corp will feature Disney’s travel on demand to their 9 million digital customers. These video on demand channels are ideal to tapping some potential market share … Continue reading →