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A Review of #wdw50in24

Once we decided to do a guy’s weekend at Walt Disney World for the 24 hour event this May my 6 Parks 1 Day partner, David, and I decided this was another rare opportunity to attempt another Disney Park challenge.  Both … Continue reading

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What is #wdw50in24?

To understand what #wdw50in24 you must first know what inspired it. There is a challenge called #wdw46 where guests attempt to ride every “ride” at Walt Disney World in one normal operating day. For the purposes of this challenge an … Continue reading

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A Peek Backstage: Free Dining

I know many of you Walt Disney World aficionados probably know your way around planning a WDW vacation enough to where you do not need a travel specialist. Some of you still use one because you know there are certain … Continue reading

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Space Flights Departing from Walt Disney World

Walt Disney’s interests and infatuations were often made apparent by his company’s work in the film and later in the theme park industry.  It wasn’t difficult to tell Walt was fascinated by American history after the release of films like Davy … Continue reading

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10 Films to See Before Visiting Walt Disney World

I often see thrill seekers and roller coaster fiends scoff when Walt Disney World is mentioned in conversation and is usually followed with a phrase along the lines of, “Their roller coasters are boring.”  I quickly and politely remind them … Continue reading

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Packing Pointer: weight and space

If you are anything like me, as you prepare for you Walt Disney World vacation, me you pack your suitcase as if you will never be coming back.  As much as I wish it to be true, I know that I … Continue reading

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The Told and Untold Stories Within Walt Disney World

Walt Disney was a story teller.  I don’t know that he could have ever imagined how many realms his brand would expand into when he first began drawing cartoons but his brand has continued to be loyal to the storytelling business. I … Continue reading

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More Than a Theme Park: A Museum

As a WDW nerd I often find myself defending my decision to spend much of my vacation time at a place many deem “a place for kids” or attempting to convince an adult they don’t need to shouldn’t use not … Continue reading

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The Classic Misconception of the Disney Parks

There are numerous misconceptions when it comes to a Disney Parks vacation, most of which come from people who have never set foot in a Disney Park.  As Disney nerd, I often find myself defending the Parks and setting the … Continue reading

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Magical World of Walt’s 2014 in Review

At the end of the year we often look back at what we have experienced and accomplished and look forward to what the next year has in store.  Sometimes we are proud of what lies behind us and sometimes we … Continue reading

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