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Downtown Disney Marketplace

By Stephanie Rouse There’s no doubt about it: Walt Disney World is the vacation destination that has something for everyone, and keeps millions of people coming back time and time again. Of course, the theme parks never get old. There are always new attractions, and who doesn’t like to revisit their favorites each time they […]

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Which Resort Category Is Right for You?

By Stephanie Rouse Walt Disney World offers some of the most beautiful and fun resorts to be found anywhere. When deciding on a resort, the most important thing may be different for each person, or even on each trip! As someone who has stayed at different levels of Disney resorts, I have done a lot […]

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Character Greetings

By Stephanie Rouse It’s your first full day at Walt Disney World. You made it to rope drop and you know you should be on a mission…whether it’s to Toy Story Midway Mania or heading for one of the mountains, the most popular rides get crowded quickly, so you must go. WAIT! Your little prince […]

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Off-property Review: Embassy Suites

By Stephanie Rouse Okay, so I will admit it: when it comes to Disney, I am a complete “on-property” snob. We pass all of the hotel chains on our way to “the World,” but rarely do we stay at one of these places. On our latest trip to Kissimmee, though, I wanted to experience a […]

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Main Street’s Harmony Barber Shop

By Stephanie Rouse After many trips down Main Street U.S.A. throughout the years, my Disney-loving husband decided my family should finally try the Harmony Barber Shop. The barber shop offers haircuts, but we had heard of their “pixie dust” styling and were intrigued. Because this wasn’t exactly our first time around the World, this trip […]

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Magically Speaking Blasts from the Past

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 […]