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Here Bill talks about anything Disney. Whether it’s about history, trivia, reviews of attractions, rides, or restaurants, if you want to know how it works, or how it came about, or how Walt started it all. Even the lesser known acts or attractions will be discussed, plus Bill’s own thoughts and opinions, this will be the place.
There is no time of the year quite like the Christmas season. It’s at this time of the year it seems the whole world holds its collective breath and reflects upon itself. Even during World War I, the Germans and British armies stopped fighting during the season of 1914, met between the trenches and...
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Just a few weeks after the opening of the new attraction, “The Seas, With Nemo and Friends”, the new sister attraction “Finding Nemo, the Musical” has finally begun what a cast member described as “Dress Rehearsals” for the guests, at the former Tarzan Rocks theater in the Wild at the Animal Kingdom. This attraction...
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I cannot think of anything more enjoyable than spending my entire day at any of the four Disney parks here in Florida. But running a close second is my love of Disney trivia and History, especially the trivia pertaining to the Mickey Mouse shorts and anything about Walt Disney and his life, and the...
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Since my wife and I now live almost right next to Walt Disney World, we did not think it could get any better. But the more we attended the parks, the more we realized that the one thing to make the magic complete would be a trip to the park that Walt walked in!...
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Finally after being in the planning stages for over three and a-half years and an actual build time of a little over six months, the new attraction at EPCOT’s “The Seas with Nemo and Friends” is ready for the guests. This new attraction is housed in the other half of the Sea’s Exhibit which...
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After being closed for several weeks for a supposed "retrofit", the Living with the Land boat ride is back again. Before the ride closed, I had spoken to several cast members on just what was being done to the ride, and all had stated that the reason was to eliminate the Boat ride's "Tour...
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There is new magic for the little ones behind Cinderella’s Castle. Starting this Monday, a new interactive show began which will allow the kids to experience how the Lords and Ladies of Cinderella’s court get together and dance, play games and to “Live Happily ever after”. All kids are invited to learn how to...
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For the first time since May the 5th, 2005 a new show has replaced “Cinderellabration” on the Castle forecourt in the Magic Kingdom. The new show, “DREAM ALONG WITH MICKEY” debuted here this Saturday, one day before the official opening of the year-long celebration at Walt Disney World and Disneyland in California. “THE YEAR...
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Walt Disney World is a living, breathing entity. Just enter it's realm and you can feel the life, the pulse and the magic. All the attractions and the lights, the people, cast members and even the fireworks add to this feeling of "Life". And much like the oceans, it has it's own tides, eddies...
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I believe whole-heartily in the phrase "Being there at the right time in the right place!". Today my wife and I decided to spend the day at the Magic Kingdom (Which for us is almost every other day!). Getting there early we headed straight to my favorite attraction, the "Haunted Mansion". As we passed...
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If there is one thing that Disney has it's Magic. No matter where you look, no matter where you go, it's in abundance! Everywhere you can see, and places you can't see (more on that later) it's there. But how many people know of an unseen magical place that WDW guests cannot see and...
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We have finally reached the last park in the series. Disney's "Animal Kingdom" is the largest park area wise, at over 500 acres, its big enough for all three other parks to fit inside with no problem! But do no think that this will be a walking nightmare, because although big, most of the...
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Here we are in the fourth of the series on how to work the parks and see and do all you can on a limited time schedule. As a reminder, these guides are not meant to have you go rushing around like a chicken with it's head cut off, trying to stuff everything into...
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Next in the series of how to get the most out of Walt Disney World on a time budget is Disney's MGM Studios, often called just the "Studios". This is my second favorite park. You will find that the "Studios" does not have as many ride attractions as the Magic Kingdom, but it does...
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The Magic Kingdom, this is my favorite park! Here is the second in the series on how to work the parks when on a limited time schedule. You have to read the first installment on the very simple and basic plan I have devised, and in the following articles I will list the attractions...
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I have been thinking of writing these series of articles for the longest time. Articles with tips and tricks on how to get the most out of WDW's four theme parks when you only have a short time to visit. What prompted me to do this is my intense love of Disney. If you...
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I have to admit it. I live in the past, or I should say, I wish I were in the past. Not all the time, but most of the time. I love nostalgia and lament so many things that have passed by. When I think of my childhood and all the things the family...
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As Mickey Mouse would say, “GOSH”. That and many other adjectives would describe the newly renovated Pirates of the Caribbean in the Magic Kingdom. After many months of retrofitting the attraction to be in line with the new Disney movie “Dead Man’s Chest” premiering on July 7th, it is now completed. However, this 4th...
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It is 10:30pm, I have just returned from the Magic Kingdom. Today and Tomorrow, Walt Disney World, famous for it's fireworks displays and shows has replaced WISHES, it's normal day ending fireworks extravaganza for a special show to salute our nations independence. I have been looking forward to seeing just how Disney could top...
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Most fans of Walt Disney know that he was a visionary, a man who had the uncanny ability to know what the public wanted. Always looking for new and innovative ways to improve his animation, he was a risk-taker, ignoring the naysayer's and skeptics and followed his dream to the end. Although he had...
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Walt Disney World is the premier vacation spot in the World. It is famous for so many things it's hard to mention them all! Their famous attractions and rides are right on top of the list, not to mention the Broadway-style shows and of course the best fireworks display to be found anywhere. But...
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I am a firm believer in that the simple pleasures in life are the ones most remembered and cherished. Just sitting out on a warm summer night looking at the stars, or reading a good book on a rainy day. One of the simpler pleasures in life that I really enjoy is relaxing with...
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When you mention the name of Disney's largest Theme Park, Animal Kingdom, most of the uninitiated think of a large zoo and few attractions. There is nothing further from the truth. Yes, there are multitudes of animals from all over the world, fish, birds and insects all residing in their natural habitat and there...
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America has been a melting pot of cultures and people since its beginnings. From all over the globe people have settled here in hopes of a new life and freedom. And all the varied customs and cuisines from their native lands came alone with them. This is a fortunate blessing for food lovers! For...
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There is no question about it, Walt Disney World is the most magical place in the world! There is so much to see and do in all four theme parks that even if you stayed more than a month, you still would not see and do all that is offered. So that's why the...
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It will be a year in August since I have owned my own Pal Mickey. And I can tell you this; as a diehard Disney lover and Mickey Mouse fan, this is one of the most entertaining, informative and enjoyable items that Disney has ever come out with! When I first encountered Pal Mickey...
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Everyone loves to draw or doodle. Come on now, admit it, how many times have you waited on the phone wading thought those endless menus, or waiting for a person to speak, you picked up a pencil and started drawing your favorite cartoon character or person, or just doodling anything on your mind just...
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There is nothing like sitting down to a great meal, or getting that snack that just hits the spot! My wife and I love nothing more to do than to eat. Let me rephrase that, go out to eat. Whether it's a national chain of restaurants or a small diner, or a Mom and...
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When you go to the Magic Kingdom in any of the renowned Walt Disney parks worldwide, the very first thing you will see is the "Main St. Station", which is the starting off point for the Walt Disney World Railroad. This beautiful and detailed train is strictly Americana and is the icing on the...
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How many of us on a trip to Walt Disney World can't stop talking about what their favorite attraction is and how they can not wait to ride it! If it's in EPCOT, "Soarin" comes to mind or "Mission Space". On the way to the Magic Kingdom, its "Space Mountain" or "Big Thunder Mountain"....
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