tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77210411875330333442024-03-15T21:09:54.218-04:00Deb 4 DisneyDebbie Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08314570448326906329noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7721041187533033344.post-20286455038024523432019-03-03T12:34:00.000-05:002019-03-03T12:34:20.048-05:00<br />
<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Hello Friends!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Thank you for checking out my blog page! As you will probably notice, the dates of my posts are from quite a while ago. I began this blog when I first started with Mouseketrips and was doing all the sorts of things you do to grow your business including using social media to let people know what I offer. Well I have been super fortunate as my business has steadily grown from those early days and making magical plans for my clients has taken top priority. So do enjoy going through the posts and while some may be dated, there is still lots of good information.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">And if you are thinking about going to Disney World, or on a Disney Cruise or would like to explore any of the many vacation options the Walt Disney Company has to offer, I would love to have you give me a call! There is absolutely no obligation and no pressure. The best way to get in touch with me is to call me at 973-377-1292 or send me an email at </span><a href="mailto:DebbieM@Mouseketrips.com"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">DebbieM@Mouseketrips.com.</span></a><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> A chat on the phone is always the best way to get started. If I don't answer, leave a message to let me know the best time to get in touch with you so we can talk about the different options and I can get a feel for what's important to your family. I truly make planning your Disney vacation easy and will work hard to create Disney plans that work best for your family and budget.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I look forward to working together to make the magic happen!</span><br />
<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Debbie</span><br />
<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">973-377-1292</span><br />
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Debbie Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08314570448326906329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7721041187533033344.post-77759552816254220892016-01-22T17:39:00.001-05:002016-01-22T17:39:55.530-05:00
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10.0pt;">It’s always a challenge to
guess what kids will be scared of and what doesn’t bother them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I always encourage people not to push their
kids onto rides that look scary to their child.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>As your vacation progresses, they will likely come to realize there is
nothing that will hurt them and they will get braver if allowed to figure this
out on their own terms.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, if you
get them on a ride they didn’t want to go on and it is scary for them, you will
have them doubting the rides and what you say about the rides all week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The same holds true for approaching the
characters.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The costumed characters can
be really scary for many children.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In my
experience, the characters are very good about dealing with this. If your child
is afraid, the “face” characters such as the princesses etc. are usually much
less scary.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When not forced, the timid
child usually comes around by the end of the vacation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Either way, looking from afar can be all that
is needed. </span></i></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10.0pt;">When my daughter was
little, sometimes parts of rides, like on the Pirates of the Caribbean, felt
too scary for her.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My husband would have
her sit on his lap and would drape his jacket (or blankie etc.) over her and
told her she was safe under the magic blanket.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This seemed to work for her if she was unsure or wanted to go on a ride
but was afraid of certain parts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She
could peek out when she was feeling brave and duck under when she wasn’t.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I always encourage people not to push their
kids but sometimes, the situation arises and you find yourself with a very
frightened child.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This strategy might work for you too… but only
for tame rides with potentially scary images – not roller coasters etc!! </span></i></b></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Debbie Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08314570448326906329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7721041187533033344.post-20188394222459437752015-06-15T10:53:00.000-04:002015-06-15T10:53:17.293-04:00Disney's BoardWalk Promenade!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">A little gem off the beaten path is Disney’s BoardWalk entertainment promenade.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of my top Disney happy places, it offers something for everyone making it a great place to visit whether you are traveling with young kids, teens or as a couple.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Modeled after the turn of the century East Coast Shore destinations such as Atlantic City or Coney Island, this quarter mile boardwalk offers great restaurants, shops and entertainment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is a short walk out of the International Gateway in Epcot’s World Showcase or a relaxing boat ride from Hollywood Studios.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since there is no direct Disney bus transportation offered between resorts, the quickest access is to take a bus to Disney’s Boardwalk Resort from a park or Downtown Disney.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">There are lots of great dining options along the BoardWalk with a wide variety of offerings including Trattoria al Forno, a new Italian eatery which opened December, 2014; Flying Fish, a signature restaurant featuring upscale seafood dishes; and Big River Grille and Brew Works where you can sample beers, enjoy some tasty food and what I especially love, outdoor seating where there is a little more Disney and little less convention feel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The sports lovers in your group will not want to miss the ESPN Club for food, entertainment and shopping, where not only is there a wide variety of all American comfort food and beers, there are also 108 TV monitors linked to 25 satellite feeds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And of course what would a boardwalk be without a sprinkling of kiosks featuring guilty pleasures such as funnel cakes, corndogs and margaritas!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Perhaps the walk along the pier might trigger your sweet tooth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No worries, as the Boardwalk Bakery has an array of delicious baked goods to choose from.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And just down the promenade is Seashore Sweets where amongst many candies, you can find the traditional salt water taffy which you can enjoy while checking out the display of Miss America pageant memorabilia, both of which helped make Atlantic City famous. </span></div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aq3QM_Dl3kU/UkGgx37SmpI/AAAAAAAAAaw/xfA45zhD86A/s1600/boardwalk+surrey.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aq3QM_Dl3kU/UkGgx37SmpI/AAAAAAAAAaw/xfA45zhD86A/s320/boardwalk+surrey.jpg" width="217" /></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Besides the various food offerings, the BoardWalk offers entertainment too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the evenings, you can find street performers dazzling a gathered crowd with their magic and balancing acts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is a small but fun section of midway games where you can test your skills in an attempt to win a prize.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For a fee, the whole family can also pile onto a surrey bike for two laps around the BoardWalk.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But be forewarned, while most of the BoardWalk looks flat, there are two hills you’ll encounter and you may want to think about your pedal power versus weight ratio!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For adults, there are two entertainment options.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first is Jellyrolls, a sing-a-long dueling piano bar that is great fun.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The audience shouts out song requests and good luck stumping the two extremely talented and knowledgeable players.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please note you must be 21 to enter and there is usually a cover charge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At the end of the entertainment promenade is Atlantic City Dance Hall, another 21 and over venue where you can dance the night away to DJ’d music.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Typically there is no cover charge here.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">On the BoardWalk, you will find other distractions to while away the time such as shopping for a Disney souvenir at Thimbles and Threads or check out Wyland Galleries, a great place to browse nature inspired paintings and grand dolphin sculptures.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are stations for caricatures and hair wraps.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And if you are up for a walk around the entire boardwalk that encircles Crescent Lake, you can check out any of the five resorts which all have restaurants, lounges and gift shops to explore.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And when the time comes to head back to your resort, you can either use Disney bus transportation or you can request a taxi from in front of any of the resorts.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">So when you are <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>looking for some night time entertainment and you’d like an option other than Downtown Disney, try the beautiful and fun BoardWalk promenade.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And you’ll see why it’s one of my favorite places on Disney property.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Debbie Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08314570448326906329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7721041187533033344.post-3776314906479108062015-04-17T12:17:00.001-04:002015-04-17T12:17:34.803-04:00EPCOT WITH TODDLERS!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Most
people would agree Magic Kingdom is clearly the park at the heart of Walt
Disney World.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have never had a family
tell me they’d like to see Epcot, Animal Kingdom or Hollywood Studios but
they’re thinking of skipping Magic Kingdom. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, despite the fact that each park
offers something for everyone, I sometimes hear families ready to ditch Epcot,
particularly if they are traveling with younger kids.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While I agree, Epcot features many
experiences adults love, I wouldn’t be so quick to dismiss an entire park.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact, I think it is a fabulous way to
spend a day with your toddler.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And here
is why.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First,
let’s start with the obvious - the attractions created with little ones in
mind.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The entire family is sure to love
The Seas with Nemo and Friends.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From traveling
under the ocean in search of Nemo, to chatting it up with Crush, to enjoying the
real creatures of the sea in a nearly 6 million gallon aquarium, this pavilion
can definitely entertain your little one (and you!) for a good portion of the
morning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then there’s the zany world of
Figment as you explore the Imagination Institute.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After the ride, a fun interactive area can
give toddlers and preschoolers the opportunity to get out of the stroller and
stretch their legs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And just because much
of an attraction may go over their heads, it doesn’t mean they won’t find it
enjoyable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My children have always loved
riding on the boat in Living with the Land and exploring the history of
communication on Space Ship Earth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If
your preschooler can sit for a longer ride they just might love seeing real
live animatronic dinosaurs in Ellen’s Energy Adventure. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And of course, there are various meet and
greet opportunities with the lovable Disney characters. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Everything I’ve listed so far could easily
take you from park opening to nap time! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Still
want more to do?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Take a break in the air
conditioned Innoventions West for some fun exploration.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Learn money skills with The Great Piggy Bank
Adventure as well as life saving tips in Where’s the Fire? where even 5 year
olds and younger can learn how to safely exit their home in case of an emergency.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just like their movies, Disney is wonderful
at creating entertainment that targets all ages and the attractions at Epcot
are no exception.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But the attractions
are not the only reasons why I love Epcot with younger guests.</span></span><br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Epcot
is big.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s twice the size of Magic
Kingdom and it boasts beautiful park like settings with gorgeous gardens and
wide walkways.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For me, it’s the perfect
way to take it down a few notches.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Strolling
through the areas of Epcot pushing kids in strollers is more akin to a
wonderful and relaxing day at your favorite garden park than the sensory
bombardment of visiting Magic Kingdom.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Several days into your trip of excitement overload, a calmer day at
Epcot may be just what the mouse ordered.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Besides all the delights I’ve mentioned, there are other features most
little ones will love.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you are able
to easily take the monorail to Epcot from the Transportation and Ticket center,
it’s a great ride that circles inside the park before stopping.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, once inside the park during the warmer
months, pack a change of clothes for your little one as they will want to cool
off and romp through the popjet fountains situated in the walkway between Future
World and the World Showcase and near Test Track.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And speaking of fountains, not only is there
the grand Fountain of the Nations which sets off a wonderful display to a fantastic
musical score every 15 minutes, but every kid big and small loves the antics of
the leaping water fountains tucked up the stairs near Captain EO.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even with all this, I feel like I’ve only
mentioned part of the list as there is still live entertainment throughout the
World Showcase, a boatride featuring Donald Duck in Mexico and Kidcot Fun Stops
where kids can enjoy a quiet, crafty moment around the world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Oh, and did I mention the night time
firework/laser show, Illuminations for those not afraid of the big booms??<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When
it comes to a table service meal the youngest guests will enjoy as much as mom
and dad, three great restaurants come to mind although it certainly doesn’t
stop there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Coral Reef, part of The
Seas with Nemo & Friends pavilion, is a lovely restaurant with windows open
to the giant aquarium providing wonderful views of ocean creatures gently
swimming by.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Biergarten in Germany
is great fun, with a fabulous buffet and entertainment that gets everyone
involved while celebrating Oktoberfest, no matter what time of the year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And Teppan Edo in Japan where after enjoying
the beautiful koi ponds outside, you can come in to an entertaining hibachi
dinner, featuring the amazing cooking skills of Japanese chefs as they prepare
your dinner right at your table!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What
more can you ask for?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Delicious food and
entertainment that will satisfy the whole family!<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Disney
World is huge and you can only accomplish so much in one vacation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As you make your touring decisions, remember
the reason behind the spark of Walt’s great plan… there ought to be a place
where families of all ages can have fun together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Part of the magic of Disney is their ability
to appeal to multiple generations at different levels.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remember this as you make your choices.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There’s no doubt that Magic Kingdom is the
epitome of Disney but I love Epcot as there is no other park like it in the
world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It delivers a different kind of
magic at perhaps a slower pace.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Oh and
one more feature for both you and your toddler should they manage to remain
awake as you make your way out of the park.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Do stop to enjoy the small patch of fiber optics… oops, I mean pixie
dust that makes the walkway come to life at night.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is a classic Disney touch that no matter
what your age will bring a smile to your face and, you can only see it at
Epcot!</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As a <span class="il">Disney</span> travel expert for Mouseketrips, I
spend my days helping families pick the perfect resort, creating
personalized itineraries, booking dining reservations for restaurants
I’m sure each family will love, and assisting with the selection and
booking of FastPasses and more. My hope is to make each of my client’s
vacations as stress-free as possible by using my vast knowledge of <span class="il">Disney</span> to set up their <span class="il">plans</span>
for the most magic. It’s a job I love to do for clients, and a job I
have been doing for a very long time for my own family. If the Moore
family is heading to <span class="il">Disney</span> World, you can bet there is a <span class="il">plan</span> in place! However, this all changed when we recently had the opportunity to visit <span class="il">Disney</span>
World in early November. It was a bonus trip that came up last minute
and it was the perfect opportunity to try an experiment I’ve wondered
about for quite some time. What happens when you just show up in <span class="il">Disney</span> World with very few <span class="il">plans</span> or reservations??</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">First a little background information: We are a family of five. Our
three kids are now teenagers ages 13, 14 and 16 and they are fortunate
to have been born of two <span class="il">Disney</span> enthusiasts. They have been visiting <span class="il">Disney</span>
World at least once and more typically, twice a year their whole life.
When we arrive, they know the highlights have been booked and they
simply ask, “Which park today?” while exuding confidence that Mom’s got
the details tended to.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I should have recorded the moment we arrived and I announced we had
no dining reservations, that I had no clue how we would spend our days
and the only <span class="il">plans</span> I had was for a handful of
Fastpasses I had booked for the mornings. Ack!! Panic began to set in as
their lips quivered under pale faces as they questioned, “You mean we
don’t have reservations for the Biergarten… or Crystal Palace? How will
we choose which park to go to? What will become of us???” As chief
cheerleader I told them to fear not! <span class="il">Disney</span>
vacations are really all about being together. We are in the most
magical place on earth and we are now free to explore and let the magic
unfold!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On our first night, we decided to head over to Downtown <span class="il">Disney</span>.
We hadn’t really explored the newer sections beyond the Lego store in a
while and everyone was excited for a fresh adventure. I was excited to
check out the relatively new Splitsville, a bowling alley proclaiming to
rival all bowling alleys! We did make it there around <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_853098042" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">5pm</span></span>
and found both floors fairly empty. Perhaps it was the incredibly high
price tag for a family of five because while the lanes look like great
fun, we weren’t ready to part with $100 for our family to bowl. We did
however learn, it was far less to have a billards table for an hour! (I
think $20 or less.) With three teens, this was perfect for us! My
husband and I ordered up a few specialty cocktails plus sodas and a
couple of apps to share. We had a fantastic time together with a little
friendly competition and some very creative attempts at trick shots that
kept us all laughing! Our fly-by-the-seat-of-our-pants vacation was off
to a great start!! Afterwards, we headed out in search of a place to
have dinner. I have always heard good reviews about Raglan Road and so
we headed there. The place was packed as it was now prime dinner hour. I
walked through the crowd of guests waiting to be seated, not feeling
very hopeful at all. I told the cast member at the podium our party size
and that we had no reservation while hanging my head in shame. He said
it would be an hour and twenty minute wait… unless we wanted to eat in
the open patio area in which case, they could take us now. WHAT?? As I
quickly gathered my flock we were lead immediately to a fantastic table
under a beautiful Orlando night sky. There was a small stage not far
from us where a four piece Irish band was performing, soon to be
followed by Stepdancers. How could this be? All those people waiting for
a table inside and here we sat, fantastic food, great entertainment, a
wonderful waiter with NO RESERVATION! Okay, the <span class="il">Disney</span> magic had arrived!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Days in the parks were not much different than our usual well-planned
vacations. We are not ones to wait on long lines and we’re happy to zag
and zig while the bulk of the crowds find their zig and zag. On night
number two, I was excited to see how that <span class="il">Disney</span> magic was going to unfold. We headed out to the Wilderness Lodge figuring if we got there between <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_853098043" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">5 and 5:30</span></span>, we should be able to get seating at Whispering Canyon. Okay, so maybe the <span class="il">Disney</span> magic was working with another guest that night because we were quickly turned away with an offer of being seated at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_853098044" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">9pm</span></span>. No worries, we will jump on the boat to <span class="il">Disney</span>’s
Contemporary because with all the options on the monorail route,
there’s going to be a restaurant that can take us in. Right? Well, not
so fast. We first stopped at Chef Mickey’s where we were cheerfully
told, of course we can seat you… it will be about an hour and 20 minute
wait. (What’s with the hour and 20 minute wait?) Next stop, The Wave,
they could seat us in 20 minutes at the bar. Not the dining experience I
was looking for, especially with three teens. With a husband and three
kids in tow, they sluggishly followed me as we made our way to the Poly
and Grand Floridian looking for the proverbial room in the Inn only to
be repeatedly told either no or come back after <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_853098045" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">9pm</span></span>.
I was quickly becoming the target of evil stares and angry
under-the-breath comments as my sweet loving family turned into an angry
mob. I swear I caught a glimpse of a pitchfork and torch as I tried to
quickly lead them somewhere, anywhere for a fun dinner. Where’s that <span class="il">Disney</span>
magic now??? Somehow, about an hour and half later, we end up back at
Chef Mickey’s where the same cast member was happy to take our name. The
smile never broke from her face while she pointed us to the waiting
area but I’m sure there was a grin and a snicker hidden behind the kind
and friendly face. About 20 minutes later, we were called to come to our
table! That gave me just enough time to jump on the My <span class="il">Disney</span>
Experience app and make a few key reservations for later in the week.
With a little flexibility, I was able to get reservations at the
Biergarten for dinner and even scored The Tusker House for breakfast.
And on one day, we could have gotten in to the Crystal Palace as a walk
up with a twenty minute wait however it was early in the day and no one
wanted to give up ride time for a sit down meal.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">All in all, we had a fabulous vacation as we always do when visiting
our favorite place. However, tensions and some rather unpleasant
attitudes boiled to the surface when hunger and disappointment took
over. The bottom line is this, if you are an experienced <span class="il">Disney</span> family and you are looking to spice things up a bit, there is a lot to be said for having days with no <span class="il">plans</span>,
jumping on the first park bus that pulls up to the resort curb,
engaging with lady luck to see where you might land a table service meal
etc. Having the <span class="il">Disney</span> app on your smart
phone, definitely helps by providing some relatively last minute
structure. I personally would only allot for a couple of days in our <span class="il">Disney</span> vacation to be so carefree and wild. I also learned where the threshold lies for my family and their sense of adventure. <strong>I
also would NEVER, EVER recommend this strategy with young children or
grandparents in tow and I am a true believer it’s an absolute, <span class="il">without</span> a doubt, no-no for first timers.</strong> I honestly came home from this trip with a renewed sense of pride for what I do for my clients. <span class="il">Disney</span>
is truly a special place where magic can be found in surprising ways.
With a sense of adventure, a free spirit and a willingness to skip some
tried and true attractions while being open to new ones, experienced
families can definitely find unexpected fun that can breathe new life
into their trip. However, some caution should be taken to not demand
too much from the magic of <span class="il">Disney</span> by throwing all <span class="il">planning</span> to the wind. And for most families, having a <span class="il">plan</span> and booking with a <span class="il">Disney</span> expert like a Mouseketrips agent who will help guide you, is truly the key to a fantastic and memorable trip.</span>Debbie Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08314570448326906329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7721041187533033344.post-10226638320729782122014-12-01T12:10:00.001-05:002014-12-01T12:11:04.909-05:00Old Fashion Fun at Tom Sawyer's Island in MK!<img alt="tom sawyer island" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4191" src="http://www.mouseketrips.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/tom.jpg" height="192" width="640" /><br />
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Bringing out the kid in us is what Disney vacations do best! Some
attractions seem to poke at our inner innocence a little more than
others and one of my favorites is Tom Sawyer Island. You could easily
dismiss this attraction as you race by on your way to Big Thunder
Mountain Railroad or Splash Mountain, but I invite you to slow down and
take a closer look. There are no high tech simulations or daring speeds
or surprising ghosts to give you a scare. It’s good ol’ all-American fun
like we used to have when we were kids and summer meant exploring the
woods behind your house with your pack of neighborhood chums.<br />
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Your adventure begins with a meandering raft ride across the lazy
river where you disembark and set foot in a natural playground full of
areas to explore. There is no right or wrong way to go and you will need
to forget trying to find a systematic way of approaching this island.
Let your imagination transport you back to the days of Mark Twain and
you’ll soon find your whole family is feeling like one of Tom and Huck’s
co-horts in mischief. As you explore this island, the winding paths
will lead you to suspension bridges and grist mills with turning water
wheels. You’ll discover Fort Longhorn with click guns, hidden caves and
mines, and some neat animatronics tucked away in the barn. For those in
need of a rest while the children run around the fort, there are barrels
with painted checker boards waiting for someone to play. And there’s
air conditioned bathrooms for those needing a pit stop. One of my
favorite features is the barrel bridges that are tricky to get across
especially when someone is having fun making your crossing even more of a
challenge by jumping on a nearby barrel popping yours out of the
water!!<br />
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So next time you find yourself in the exciting Frontierland of Magic
Kingdom, go get wild as you tackle the two mountains but don’t forget to
slow it down a few gears and enjoy some simple and wholesome fun.
There’s magic around every corner at Disney just waiting to be
discovered!Debbie Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08314570448326906329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7721041187533033344.post-7089938534837344462014-09-11T12:19:00.000-04:002014-09-11T12:19:58.203-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">The new Fastpass+
system can cause stress, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>BUT, I encourage you to just try
and think of it like you are getting three opportunities to bypass waiting in long lines.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Your Fastpass selections does not mean that's all you're going to experience that day. </span>Every park has so much to see and do beyond
the FP attractions that you don’t want to hyper-focus on this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The beauty of Disney World is the fact that there
is always something new and different to do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It is not meant to be conquered in one visit… or two.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Heck, I’ve been going two to three times a
year for the past twenty years and I’m still enjoying something new with each
visit!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know I’ve said it before but I’ll
say it again, the magic lies in the journey and spending time with the ones you
love – not racing from ride to ride.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>More rides does not directly translate to more fun!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">And just to make it a little easier, and hopefully, a lot less stressful, I make sure all my families receive my personal guide to setting up your Fastpass selections! A lot less stress leaves room for a lot more fun!!</span></span><br />
Debbie Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08314570448326906329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7721041187533033344.post-34396521292254603132014-06-30T17:37:00.000-04:002014-06-30T17:37:32.683-04:00DISNEY AFTER DARK!
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><em>Welcome to my website! I'm glad you've stopped by. It has been a while since I have updated my site and that is due to the fact that I have been so busy planning magical vacations for lots of people. So what's a busy mom to do? Hire her son to do some guest writing for her throughout the summer! I hope you will enjoy Trevor's perspective on lots of Disney topics. He is quite the pro as he's been traveling to Disney World once or twice a year since before he was born making his debut trip at the grand old age of 4 months old!! Now at 15, he definitely offers my site a fresh perspective! Enjoy!!</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Disney after dark. Everything lights up as the sky darkens.
It’s truly magical. What’s not magical is how tired children start to become
after about an hour or so afterwards. Here are some tips to get the most fun in
your night at Disney;<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">-If your kids keep yawning and falling behind, consider
returning to your hotel.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">-Look for the rides with shorter lines. The longer you stand
waiting, the more tired your children will get.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">-Don’t let them have too much sugar at night. They may get a
boost, but the crash that comes after will make returning to your hotel that
much harder.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">-Listen if your children start asking to go back to the
hotel. They know how tired they are better than anyone else. Worst-case
scenario, you can always watch the fireworks another night. And kids, don’t
bother your parents too much. They are the ones who brought you here.</span></span></div>
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Debbie Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08314570448326906329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7721041187533033344.post-86156255143070171552014-04-21T08:53:00.002-04:002014-04-21T08:53:40.084-04:00I Know Disney, So Why Book Through You?<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">You're a seasoned Disney traveler.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You know the parks as well as I do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You have your proven strategies to maximize your ride time and your family knows exactly what to book when it comes to making your Fastpass + reservations. You know which restaurants you like and you know where you want to be and when.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact, you’ve probably helped others plan their Disney vacation as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So why would you need or want to book through me when you can do it on your own?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The simple answer is time and money and not necessarily in that order.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">When you call Disney to book your vacation, you are connecting to <span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">The Walt Disney Travel Company which is the services The Walt Disney Company employ to help guests book tickets and reservations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a travel agent, I too am booking your vacation through the Walt Disney Travel Company except I’m working through their agency hotlines.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are absolutely no price differences or benefits to you calling in your own reservation directly versus me booking it for you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The numbers are exactly the same.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do however bring one critical advantage to the table.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">I work with Mouseketrips, where we are an </span><strong><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Authorized Disney Vacation Planner</span></strong><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">. This means we are recognized by the Walt Disney Company for our experience and expertise in planning Disney vacations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What this means for you is I am in the loop for knowing about every offer and deal that Disney presents.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I book your trip, I know exactly which offers you qualify for and will ask for those prices to be applied.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But typically, offers become available after people have already booked.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">I keep track of all my families and when new offers come out, I automatically rebook every family’s vacation that qualifies to get them the same package at a better price.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You don’t even have to know the deals came out or ask me about it as you will probably first learn about the Disney offer when you receive an email from me telling you I just saved you money!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And you probably wouldn’t even be aware that I woke up early the day the offers became available and sat on hold for three to four hours to make sure my families got in on that offer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When you call Disney directly, they will not tell you about the offers available, you have to know and ask.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They will not say to you, “Hey, if you adjust your vacation by one day, you would qualify for this deal that will give you free dining.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I would.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I act in the same way your realtor or your attorney would.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I work on your behalf, and making sure your family has just the vacation you want, for the least possible price is my number one priority.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">I love working with families who are new to “the mouse” but I also love working with seasoned Disney families as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love our enthusiastic conversations that always end in a volley of “oh, have you ever tried…”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I always learn something new from your expertise and sometimes I offer something new to you too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know that for Disney families, the planning is sometimes a huge part of the joy of a Disney vacation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m here to help you as much or as little as you would like.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My role is not to tell you how you should vacation in Disney - <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>you’re already an expert in that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My job is to be your advocate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I hope the next time you are ready to book another Disney vacation, you will be happy to call me knowing I am here ready to make sure you’ve paid the least amount for the most magic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And if you need another Disney nut who is always ready to chat about anything from Astro Orbiters to Zazu encounters and anything Disney in between, I’m just a phone call away! </span><o:p></o:p></span>Debbie Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08314570448326906329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7721041187533033344.post-17793975225002295092014-01-08T10:44:00.001-05:002014-01-08T10:45:15.787-05:00NEWEST DISNEY OFFER!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">If your family is ready for a truly exotic vacation, then it would be hard to beat this adventure to Southeast Asia. This experience embodies why world travel is enriching and transforming. It's a trip your family would never forget as Disney does a magnificent job of providing an immersive way to experience this region's rich culture, diversity and natural beauty. While I would leave at the drop of a hat to go on any of the Adventures by Disney, I've saved this one for our final day because it is certainly one that completely intrigues me. So pour yourself a cup of tea and settle in to dream!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Does the perfect family vacation include lots of exciting activities and adventure while also being a tad educational? Then exploring Costa Rica may be the perfect match! From looking for exotic animals of the rainforest and ziplining along the canopy and more, this Adventure by Disney is a naturalists paradise! Even if paddling down a river is not your thing, you'll enjoy seeing what this adventure has to offer!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Grab your lederhosen and let's go!! Fairytales, castles, quaint villages and more await!! And any card-carrying Disney buff must have a trip to Germany on their bucket list to see Neuschwanstein Castle, Walt's inspiration for the original Sleeping Beauty's castle in Disneyland! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Now it's time to switch gears a bit. We are about to crisscross the globe by exploring the Adventures by Disney collection! These are amazing guided tours that focus on destinations around the world. There are no Disney characters waiting to sign your autograph book here. Rather these are exclusive opportunities to world travel with your family under the guidance of Disney's experience and expertise of providing families unsurpassed service. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Disney's paradise on the main island of Hawaii is Aulani. Away from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki, this magnificent resort will allow your family to enjoy a first class resort experience with incredible amenities, delicious dining options and wonderful activities that will suit the entire family. What else would we expect from Disney? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Disney Cruise Line's fleet is a gorgeous collection of ships. But the real magic is what they offer onboard! Not only is there truly something for everyone, but the level of service and the magnitude of the magic is nothing short of what you would expect from Disney! Join me as we explore what a Disney Cruise can offer your family! Are you ready to dream?!! </span>Debbie Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08314570448326906329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7721041187533033344.post-30439195673780751352013-11-13T09:51:00.001-05:002013-11-14T09:23:10.610-05:00DAY 1 OF DEBBIE'S VIRTUAL VACATION!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Disney Cruise Line - no other family cruise line comes close to offering an incredible vacation for the entire family. The numerous awards and setting the industry standards proves I'm not the only one who thinks so! Disney just announced it's January through April 2015 sail dates out of Port Canaveral for cruises to the Bahamas and the Caribbean. One of the highlights of all of these cruises is a day at Castaway Cay, Disney's own private island! It is truly a paradise and often reported as the best day of the vacation. Check out this video to see what Castaway Cay is all about and see some of the upgrades recently made. Disney is always striving to bring their fans the best experience possible. Once you see this, I guarantee a Disney Cruise will make it to your bucket list! And when you're ready to make the plunge, be sure to contact me and we'll find the perfect cruise for your family. Get onboard with making magical memories at sea!!</span></div>
Debbie Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08314570448326906329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7721041187533033344.post-46214491871912007482013-10-22T12:25:00.002-04:002013-10-22T12:25:29.290-04:00DISNEY'S ART OF ANIMATION<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Walking through the Lion King section you will come to the furthest section from the main lobby, The Little Mermaid buildings. These house regular value rooms with two double beds that accommodate up to four people. Again, there is another well-themed pool where everyone can feel like a mermaid... or merman! These rooms are very popular not only because of the theming, but also because they are comparable in cost to the other value resorts while the family suites can run you more than the rooms at a moderate resort.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Overall, this resort is completely magical for any fan of these Disney movies (and who isn't a fan?!). Young and old will enjoy the whimsical iconic statues and there is no shortage of Disney magic. The one downside that may prove to be an issue for some adults in particular is the fact that this resort celebrates animation and is very child focused which translates to the colors in the rooms are very saturated and bright and can be busy. If you are looking for muted more sophisticated tones to calm yourself after a long day in the parks, this might not be the best choice for you. On the upside, it is compact enough where you feel like you can easily visit and enjoy all four sections. The food court, The Landscape of Favors, offers great selections for breakfast, lunch and dinner with something for everyone. Like all Disney resorts, it has the standard gift shop and arcade plus it has a single bus stop for convenient transportation to the parks. This resort was originally intended as the second half of Pop Century but was re-themed before it began construction. It is a walk over the Generation Gap bridge to the Pop Century Resort but please note, there is no pool hopping between resorts.</span></div>
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Suite rooms at Art of Animation, 3 bedroom villas, Villas at the Grand
Floridian, Deluxe resort suites and the campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness.
As long as you check in by March 5, 2014, you will receive the discount for
your entire stay, based on availability.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<b><span style="color: #002060; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Winter Room Discount Offer </span></b><br />
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5 to April 12, 2014. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You must check in
during the travel dates in order to receive the discount, however, you can
extend your stay past April 12, 2014. Only the nights included in the travel
dates will be discounted. You cannot check in before January 5, 2014 and
receive a discount. Availability is limited, and not all resorts and room types
are available. Some nights may not be discounted, and weekend prices
may be slightly higher. Minimum stay requirements may apply for Friday or
Saturday arrivals.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #002060; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Walt Disney World Value Resorts</span></b><br />
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All-Star Music</i> Resort and <i>Disney’s Pop Century</i> Resort
–<b>Save 20%</b><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Animation</span></i><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Resort – Family Suites only – <b>Save
15%</b><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<b><span style="color: #002060; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Walt Disney World Moderate
Resorts</span></b><br />
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Springs</span></i><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Resort, <i>Disney’s Caribbean
Beach</i> Resort, <i>Disney’s Port Orleans</i> Resort –
Riverside and the Cabins at<i> Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort – </i><b>Save
25%</b><o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<b><span style="color: #002060; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Walt Disney World Deluxe Resorts</span></b><br />
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Beach Club</i> Resort, <i>Disney’s BoardWalk Inn</i>, <i>Disney’s
Polynesian</i> Resort, <i>Disney’s Grand Floridian</i> Resort
& Spa, <i>Disney’s Contemporary</i> Resort, <i>Disney’s
Animal Kingdom Lodge</i> (standard and pool view rooms), <i>Disney’s
Wilderness Lodge</i> Resort – <b>Save 35%</b><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; color: #002060; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in; vertical-align: baseline;"><i><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Lodge</span></i><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> (savanna view and club level rooms)
and <i>Disney’s Wilderness Lodge</i> Resort (courtyard view and
club level rooms) - <b>Save 25%</b></span></li>
</ul>
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<b><span style="color: #002060; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Walt Disney World Deluxe Villa
Resorts</span></b></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; color: #002060; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in; vertical-align: baseline;"><i><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Disney’s Saratoga
Springs</span></i><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Resort & Spa, <i>Disney’s
Old Key West</i> Resort, <i>Disney’s BoardWalk</i> Villas
and <i>Disney’s Beach Club</i> Resort Villas - <b>Save
35%</b><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; color: #002060; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in; vertical-align: baseline;"><i><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Villas at Disney’s
Wilderness Lodge</span></i><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> and the<i> Villas at Animal
Kingdom Lodge</i> - <b>Save 25%</b><o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<span style="color: #002060; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If the resort you are interested
in is not listed above, it still may be included in the discount for some
dates, or at a lesser discount. Nights between <b>March 6 – 13, 2014 </b>may
not be included in the discount, or may be discounted at a lesser rate.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Debbie Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08314570448326906329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7721041187533033344.post-67770139209791711542013-09-24T10:34:00.003-04:002013-09-24T10:34:44.978-04:00DISNEY'S BOARDWALK PROMENADE - A lovely nighttme entertainment option!
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">A little gem off the beaten path is Disney’s BoardWalk
entertainment promenade.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of my top
Disney happy places, it offers something for everyone making it a great place
to visit whether you are traveling with young kids, teens or as a couple.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Modeled after the turn of the century East
Coast Shore destinations such as Atlantic City or Coney Island, this quarter
mile boardwalk offers great restaurants, shops and entertainment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is a short walk out of the International
Gateway in Epcot’s World Showcase or a relaxing boat ride from Hollywood
Studios.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since there is no direct Disney
bus transportation offered between resorts, the quickest access is to take a
bus to Disney’s Boardwalk Resort from a park or Downtown Disney.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">There are lots of great dining options along the BoardWalk
with a wide variety of offerings including Kouzzina’s, celebrity iron chef Cat
Cora’s Greek inspired restaurant; Flying Fish, a signature restaurant featuring
upscale seafood dishes; and Big River Grille and Brew Works where you can
sample beers, enjoy some tasty food and what I especially love, outdoor seating
where there is a little more Disney and little less convention feel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The sports lovers in your group will not want
to miss the ESPN Club for food, entertainment and shopping, where not only is
there a wide variety of all American comfort food and beers, there are also 108
TV monitors linked to 25 satellite feeds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>And of course what would a boardwalk be without a sprinkling of kiosks
featuring guilty pleasures such as funnel cakes, corndogs and margaritas!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Perhaps the walk along the pier might trigger
your sweet tooth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No worries, as the
Boardwalk Bakery has just expanded with an array of delicious baked goods to
choose from.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And just down the promenade
is Seashore Sweets where amongst many candies, you can find the traditional
salt water taffy which you can enjoy while checking out the display of Miss
America pageant memorabilia, both of which helped make Atlantic City famous. </span></div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aq3QM_Dl3kU/UkGgx37SmpI/AAAAAAAAAaw/xfA45zhD86A/s1600/boardwalk+surrey.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aq3QM_Dl3kU/UkGgx37SmpI/AAAAAAAAAaw/xfA45zhD86A/s320/boardwalk+surrey.jpg" width="217" /></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Besides the various food offerings, the BoardWalk offers
entertainment too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the evenings, you
can find street performers dazzling a gathered crowd with their magic and
balancing acts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is a small but fun
section of midway games where you can test your skills in an attempt to win a
prize.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For a fee, the whole family can also
pile onto a surrey bike for two laps around the BoardWalk.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But be forewarned, while most of the
BoardWalk looks flat, there are two hills you’ll encounter and you may want to
think about your pedal power versus weight ratio!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For adults, there are two entertainment
options.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first is Jellyrolls, a sing-a-long
dueling piano bar that is great fun.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
audience shouts out song requests and good luck stumping the two extremely
talented and knowledgeable players.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please
note you must be 21 to enter and there is usually a cover charge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At the end of the entertainment promenade is
Atlantic City Dance Hall, another 21 and over venue where you can dance the
night away to DJ’d music.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Typically
there is no cover charge here.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">On the BoardWalk, you will find other distractions to while
away the time such as shopping for a Disney souvenir at Thimbles and Threads or
check out Wyland Galleries, a great place to browse nature inspired paintings
and grand dolphin sculptures.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are
stations for caricatures and hair wraps.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>And if you are up for a walk around the entire boardwalk that encircles
Crescent Lake, you can check out any of the five resorts which all have
restaurants, lounges and gift shops to explore.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>And when the time comes to head back to your resort, you can either use
Disney bus transportation or you can request a taxi from in front of any of the
resorts.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">So when you are <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>looking for some night time entertainment and
you’d like an option other than Downtown Disney, try the beautiful and fun
BoardWalk promenade.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And you’ll see why
it’s one of my favorite places on Disney property.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Debbie Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08314570448326906329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7721041187533033344.post-36278216348197201362013-09-17T18:04:00.000-04:002013-09-17T18:04:39.601-04:00WISHES - TRULY A NIGHTTIME SPECTACULAR!
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<span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Disney and Fireworks – Two iconic images
that simply go together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s also one
of those experiences that when you have become a seasoned Disney traveler, it
becomes easy to say “Seen that.” <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In our
attempt to beat the system we tend to try to avoid the mass exodus out of the
park or avoid standing amongst crowds by watching it from afar such as from
California Grill or the beaches of Disney’s Polynesian. Watching Wishes away
from Main Street definitely has its place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It can add more magic to a wonderful meal; it can offer an opportunity
for kids who are not so wild about fireworks to enjoy without the scary booms;
and it can provide a wonderful backdrop for a romantic swing on a hammock for
two.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But no matter how much you try to
rationalize how your feet are killing you and you just want to get back to your
resort, there is no denying that watching Wishes amongst the throngs of people,
smack dab in front of the castle is an incredibly magical moment whether you’re
a first timer or hundred timer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">On our recent trip, it took a little
convincing… okay a lot of persuading, to coax my tired, complaining, “I just
want to go to bed” mumbling family to push through the 15 more minutes they’d
have to wait for the start of the show.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>A quick promise of ice cream to help with the after crowd maneuvers
thankfully worked.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was happy to see my
brood of teenagers as engaged as I was during the pre-fireworks show, Celebrate
the Magic. This seasonally evolving display where the castle is used as a
canvas to project some of Disney’s beloved characters as well as some of the
best love-to-hate villains even got them shouting out names as they appeared
upon the walls.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A ten minute lapse
between the end of Celebrate the Magic and the start of Wishes meant some of
the crowd decided to disperse making it easier for us to find a little more
personal space.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thankfully the
complaining was minimal during the wait.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I guess they figured there was no budging Mom at this point!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And then it began with the dimming of the
lights, a few get-your-attention rockets, the voice of Jiminy Cricket, Tinker Bell
flying out from the castle as the swell of a wonderful musical score filled the
air.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Suddenly, the iconic moment of
being with your family in front of Cinderella’s Castle watching a dazzling
display in the night sky had arrived and we were actually living the dream.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We were that commercial I’ve seen a hundred
times on TV!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And when it was over, I almost
could’ve hugged the stranger I’d been bumping into the past 20 minutes because
we’d both know we’d just witnessed Disney Magic together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So much magic that my kids didn’t even realize
the ice cream kiosks had closed for the night.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>And walking down Main Street to exit the park didn’t seem so horrible
when you’re with a couple hundred people who are also still buzzing from what
they just saw.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The shared experience of
a magical, albeit exhausting day in the Disney bubble with family and friends
breeds a sort of unusual sense of community.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>And the long ride back to our resort didn’t seem so bad. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
Debbie Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08314570448326906329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7721041187533033344.post-48130550948169849882013-09-11T16:25:00.002-04:002013-09-11T16:25:35.239-04:00SNACK AROUND THE WORLD!<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 1em 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><o:p>It's been a little while since we've been back and re-entry is never easy!! Thank you to all who followed our journey through Facebook. I'm glad you enjoyed it and hope it helped you to re-live some of your own magical moments or to imagine the ones yet to come!</o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">As promised, here is a report of some of our gastronomic adventures while visiting Walt Disney World.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">THE CHALLENGE: </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">DISCOVER NEVER BEFORE TASTED SNACK ITEMS FROM THE FOUR MAJOR THEME PARKS.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I learned a few things with this challenge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First, for a family who goes to Disney World as often as we do, I was amazed at just how many snack items we have naively passed by through the years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The second thing I realized was some parks are much more conducive to finding a variety of snacks than others.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As you will see, in my list of ten favorite items we came across, many more selections were from Animal Kingdom and not surprisingly from Epcot, but with only one item from Magic Kingdom and nothing from Hollywood Studios.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think we need to try harder the next time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Having said all this, here is our list of tasty treats you might want to search out during your travels:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">ANIMAL KINGDOM PARK <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6tBBIZKRD1Q/UjDNImtx-mI/AAAAAAAAAY0/fLlqJxd-_bQ/s1600/IMG_0521.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6tBBIZKRD1Q/UjDNImtx-mI/AAAAAAAAAY0/fLlqJxd-_bQ/s1600/IMG_0521.JPG" /></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Chocolate Dipped Elephant Ear – (AFRICA)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Is it an ear or a Mickey head?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not sure but doesn’t matter, it’s still yummy!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My daughter in particular LOVED this while her brothers thought it was just good.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OE1i-0djzvo/UjDNO7Py6wI/AAAAAAAAAY8/H3cU42Y5CVs/s1600/apple+blossom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OE1i-0djzvo/UjDNO7Py6wI/AAAAAAAAAY8/H3cU42Y5CVs/s1600/apple+blossom.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Apple Blossom – (DINOLAND)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Super Delish!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All the best parts of grandma’s apple pie and big enough to share!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-r7IttSgyaqI/UjDNdzcgavI/AAAAAAAAAZM/0QSJrltpUBg/s1600/IMG_0552.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-r7IttSgyaqI/UjDNdzcgavI/AAAAAAAAAZM/0QSJrltpUBg/s1600/IMG_0552.JPG" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-c5WxKp4gZA8/UjDNWE1vK8I/AAAAAAAAAZE/JLj9P8-280s/s1600/IMG_0551.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-c5WxKp4gZA8/UjDNWE1vK8I/AAAAAAAAAZE/JLj9P8-280s/s1600/IMG_0551.JPG" /></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Frozen Lemonade - <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(ASIA)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Okay, so maybe frozen lemonade isn’t too exotic but when you factor in a very hot and sticky day in the Asian jungle and a very cool little shrine just beyond the kiosk that provides a quiet, private retreat with a great view to enjoy said frozen lemonade… well, I considered this a magical moment!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z7hGrQpgWp0/UjDNpYrWgqI/AAAAAAAAAZU/Xe4A_iFkNCM/s1600/IMG_0558.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z7hGrQpgWp0/UjDNpYrWgqI/AAAAAAAAAZU/Xe4A_iFkNCM/s1600/IMG_0558.JPG" /></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Fried Wonton Dessert in Yak & Yeti – (ASIA)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">OMG!!!</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This doesn’t really count as a snack food since it is from the dessert menu of a table service restaurant but there is no way I could not mention this dessert that was featured on the Food Network! Skewers of fresh pineapple and cream cheese wontons, vanilla ice cream and honey vanilla drizzle just does not do this incredible dessert justice!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s the sort of thing that haunts me in the middle of the night!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">EPCOT<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_AT557JmPFs/UjDN4D_qv2I/AAAAAAAAAZc/UhB2P4KZUu8/s1600/IMG_0582.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_AT557JmPFs/UjDN4D_qv2I/AAAAAAAAAZc/UhB2P4KZUu8/s1600/IMG_0582.JPG" /></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Red Velvet Whoopie Pie – (THE LAND)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you are a fan of either Red Velvet Cake or Whoopie Pies, than you are sure to enjoy this sweet treat!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Perhaps it was the mini-chocolate chips all along the edges or the very adorable and edible Mickey Face smiling at me while I took my first bite but I really enjoyed this.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-T2Z5vL2vrq0/UjDOCS8gmKI/AAAAAAAAAZk/K_OOG62DA-8/s1600/IMG_0667+-+Copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-T2Z5vL2vrq0/UjDOCS8gmKI/AAAAAAAAAZk/K_OOG62DA-8/s1600/IMG_0667+-+Copy.JPG" /></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Chinese BBQ Pork Buns and Curry Chicken Pockets – (CHINA)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Less you think we only snack on sugary treats, here are two delicious menu choices from China’s Joy of Tea Stand that at least two of my kids went bonkers over.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I often encourage guests to take a day while visiting Epcot and instead of a formal meal, eat your way around the World Showcase.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This should definitely be one of your stops!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each item comes as a pair making it perfect for sharing!</span><br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SAi6RPTi-ug/UjDOMb9oM_I/AAAAAAAAAZs/u3phdhhaOeU/s1600/IMG_0676.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SAi6RPTi-ug/UjDOMb9oM_I/AAAAAAAAAZs/u3phdhhaOeU/s1600/IMG_0676.JPG" /></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Kaki Gori – (JAPAN) – I can hear your comments now, “But Debbie, that’s just a snow-cone in a cup!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And a French croissant is just a piece of bread.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No need to comment further except to say, go for the rainbow to experience three flavors!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The next two selections are so much more than a single item as it really is about the experience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I simply wouldn’t know how to single out just one treat!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HpRdoeVCcKk/UjDOVUm1HTI/AAAAAAAAAZ0/HSOKBJG5qxc/s1600/IMG_0684.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HpRdoeVCcKk/UjDOVUm1HTI/AAAAAAAAAZ0/HSOKBJG5qxc/s1600/IMG_0684.JPG" /></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Les Halles Boulangerie & Patisserie – (FRANCE)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Walking into this relatively new shop in the back of the French Pavilion, I was transported to my trip to Paris.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I couldn’t make a decision on just one there either!! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Karamell-Kuche – <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(GERMANY)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I never really gave much thought as to all the wonderful things you can do with caramel, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>but thankfully the good people at Werther’s Original Caramel can!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">MAGIC KINGDOM</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OQigXXoZyes/UjDOh5muChI/AAAAAAAAAZ8/7nFayhqNuJw/s1600/IMG_0733.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OQigXXoZyes/UjDOh5muChI/AAAAAAAAAZ8/7nFayhqNuJw/s1600/IMG_0733.JPG" /></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Giant Cinnamon Roll – (GASTON’S TAVERN) <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These legendary rolls have been discussed online and quite frankly, my mouth had been watering to try one since I spotted them back in January.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unfortunately, they are a lot like Gaston himself, incredible to look at, but full of air and actually rather dull and boring to the taste buds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A big disappointment but we absolutely loved this tavern so much, we almost didn’t care… almost.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">At the conclusion of this little report, I would like to note for honorable mention that a closer look inside the Big Top Souvenirs will reveal an area of fabulous treats with a circus theme.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The candy apples alone are works of art.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And this is what I love most about Disney, that no matter how much you cram into your week… or your mouth, there is always something new to come back and sample!!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I’d love to hear more about your favorite treats while visiting “The Mouse!”<o:p></o:p></span>Debbie Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08314570448326906329noreply@blogger.com0