By Erica Colmenares Most people look back on the past year on the first of January. Since we’ve been parents, I tend to be more introspective in the summer. The kid’s passed another grade (whew!) and a new school year beckons. Recently, I had the opportunity to also look back on the mountain of writing […]
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Music to My Ears
By Carol Garcia Like many people who just love Disney theme parks, I look for ways to recreate the feeling of being in the parks when I am at home. I could purchase Disney trinkets to remind me of the trip. We have T-shirts and toys, scrapbook supplies and endless photos, including one gem of […]
Written by: Carol Vandiver Photos by: Carol Vandiver and Tina Krasner A LONG TIME AGO, IN A THEME PARK FAR, FAR AWAY, Walt Disney World Resort began an annual event which puts its guests in a direct line of contact with Sith, Ewoks, Stormtroopers and Wookies. Ok, so eight years isn’t THAT long ago and […]
By Erica Colmenares Eventually, in the life of the Walt Disney World fan, you get the dreaded call. Someone has appointed you the organizer of the frat-house reunion, the landmark birthday party, the anniversary celebration get-together. WDW newbies and vets alike may need some extra help, or want something extra special for these vacations. And […]
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Add Your Own Magic
By Carol Garcia To some of us, planning is an adventure. It’s not just about buying tickets and making reservations, it’s about making sure our families have a wonderful and memory filled trip. And one of those extra steps that can be taken is to add a little magic to your trip. Magic can be […]
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Traveling with Special Needs
By Susan Kirby Walt Disney World is one of the most magical places on earth for many people. Most of us take the sights and sounds for granted as we soak in the atmosphere, but for some there are extra challenges presented by the logistics of navigating the crowds and attractions. For those of us […]