Month: August 2009
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And so it begins – our Adventures by Disney trip to Australia
When I say that I’ve been wanting to visit Australia for most of my life, I’m not exaggerating. I was 10 years old when I did a book report for school on Australia – and from that moment I was enamored with the idea of one day visiting that place myself. Mind you I also…
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No One Has More Fun Than Yehaa Bob (Except Us)
I’ve said it before, Cast Members are what makes a vacation special at Walt Disney World. Here’s another one of a kind Cast Member: Yehaa Bob. If you have not yet caught Yehaa Bob’s (aka: Bob Jackson) show at Disney, you need to put this on your schedule for the next visit. No, let me…
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Magic Kingdom at WDW is decorated for Halloween
It’s that time of the year at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Disney has decorated the park for Halloween. Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party starts September 4, 2009.
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McDonald’s near All Star Resorts at WDW has a new look
Looking for a new way to stretch your food dollars while you are at Disney? Tired of the hamburgers in the theme parks? Well you just might want to check out the newly refurbished McDonald’s in Walt Disney World. This isn’t your typical McDonald’s.
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Two Fall Disney Races to End: Run ‘Em While You Can
The team at Disney’s Endurance Series recently announced 2009 is the final year for two of their three Fall races: the Race for the Taste 10k and the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 13k. The creative medals for these events are heading into the race medal vault. The Race for the Taste has been part…
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Disneyland is still better than all the rest
Over the last two weeks, my wife’s Canadian relatives joined us for a family reunion here in Southern California. Every six years, the Canadian side leaves the wintery chill of Winnipeg and comes out here to sunny So Cal. As this is only their second time being out here, they decided to do some of…
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Expedition Everest Challenge: September 26, 2009
As fall approaches, Disney’s Endurance series of races gears up at the Walt Disney World Resort. First up on Saturday, September 26, 2009 is the Expedition Everest Challenge at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. I was able to run the Inaugural event last year, and it was one of the most enjoyable races I have ever run. …