Preparation is the key Make a Plan. Before heading to Walt Disney World, make sure that you talk to your child about what to do if they do get lost. For a toddler or young child this may involve learning Mom’s cell phone number, or for an older child picking a designated spot to…
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Disney FACT!
It took less than 30 minutes to evacuate thousands of guests from the theme parks on Sept. 11, 2001. After the Sept. 11 attacks, the Federal Aviation Administration put a flight restriction over the Disney World resort. It extends out in a three-mile radius from Cinderella’s Castle and up to 3,000 feet. Related articles Disney…
Disney “Tip of the day!”
Disney World use to avoid discounting, but these days it’s aggressive about marketing packages that give you freebies, such as free park tickets or free food during your stay. Look at disneyworld.disney.go.com/special-offers and at sites such as MouseSavers.com, which share the latest coupon codes. Related articles Disney Fact (dawnsdorkydiary.wordpress.com)
Is this WEIRD?
Years & years ago–I checked out a Disney Guide book (what else) over & over at my neighborhood library. One day — I took it to the park & while my kids played, I accidentally dropped it in the mud, I cleaned it up & returned it to the library when it was due. Weeks later, I tried to check it out again & the…
Disney Fact 2
In the 60s, long hair and facial hair was considered to be a sign of hippies, the empire could not afford to be associated with this. Hence a policy was born requiring all male employees to have short hair and no facial hair at the theme parks. It took until 2000 for the theme parks to renege on…
Disney Fact 1
Whether you’re at Disney World or the other Disney theme parks, everywhere you look there are Mickey Mouse Ears. Not the merchandise ears. From the shape of the pizza, to the hedges, to the ears hidden in the tiles. Mickey’s iconic ears are everywhere–thanks to Walt’s desire to add to the magic of the kingdom. Related articles Disney…
Disney “Quote of the day”
“Part of the Disney success is our ability to create a believable world of dreams, that appeals to all age groups. The kind of entertainment we create is meant to appeal to every member of the family!”
Walt Disney “Quote of the day!”
“Animation offers a medium of story telling & visual entertainment which can bring pleasure & information to people of all ages everywhere in the world.” Walt Disney Related articles Happy 111th Birthday **Walt Disney** (dawnsdorkydiary.wordpress.com) Disney’s “Quote of the day!” (dawnsdorkydiary.wordpress.com) Chip and Co Pick Your Prize Disney Giveaway (chipandco.com)
Happy 111th Birthday **Walt Disney**
Walter Elias Disney OCCUPATION: Entrepreneur BIRTH DATE:December 05, 1901 DEATH DATE:December 15, 1966 EDUCATION: Kansas City Art Institute and School of Design, McKinley High School, Chicago Art Institute PLACE OF BIRTH: Chicago, Illinois PLACE OF DEATH: Burbank, California Walter Elias “Walt” Disney was born on December 5, 1901, in Hermosa, Illinois. He and his brother…
Disney’s “Quote of the day!”
Of all our inventions for mass communication, pictures still speak the most universally understood language. Walt Disney
Walt Disney “Quote of the day!” by Julie Andrews
“I would describe Walt Disney as a “Twinkly person.” He had a kind of cheerful merriment in his eyes. He didn’t roar with laughter or anything like that, but there was a kind of bubbliness about him.” Julie Andrews
I LOVE it when #10!
1. I get upgraded for free to anything without asking, because I will ask, no shame, I embarass my hubby a lot. 2. A fallen hero (military) gets the same amount of gratitude & honor as a drunken, drugged out celebrity, priorities twisted just a bit. 3. My hubby gets to go to the lake house with…
Planning my families Hawaii vacay–
is a blast, trying not to get too excited yet. The only things I want to make plans for is U.S.S. Arizona & International Marketplace also at Aulani Resort, snorkel, surf, & layout on beach & relax. At Disney World we stay sooo busy, so this is our Disney trip to chill & enjoy our surrounding.. In…
Travel, Family & Fun rolled into one! 