Author Archives: Mouse Host

Paintbrushes Extinct?

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Mouse Host

So…do you remember my post about Tom Sawyer’s Island and the paintbrushes that the cast members would hide most mornings for guests to find and return for fastpasses?  Well it appears those pesky Walt Disney World cast members have hid … Continue reading →

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Trivia time!

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Mouse Host

I passed this truck on the way to work this morning. What is its significance to Walt Disney World?

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Kingdom Camera Rentals

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Mouse Host

Two of my favorite things are Walt Disney World and photography.  Getting to do both at the same time is a WIN-WIN for me!  I had a great time taking photos on my last trip which was my first trip … Continue reading →

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Country Bear Jamboree Refurb

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Mouse Host

Country Bear Jamboree, one of the opening day attractions at Walt Disney World will be going down for refurbishment from late August to mid October.   Is it just a maintenance refurb or will the show be changed?  If the show … Continue reading →

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Annie Leibovitz

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Mouse Host

Former Rolling Stones magazine photographer Annie Leibovitz was hired by the Walt Disney Company in 2007 to portray a few famous people as famous Disney characters.  I stumbled across her one day during one of my Disney geek internet surfing … Continue reading →

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iphone Cases

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Mouse Host

My desire to save money trumps my desire to be on the up and up when it comes to my possessions.  I will get by with what I have to save money so I can spend that money on Walt … Continue reading →

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Disney Dining Plan

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Mouse Host

If you don’t know already, you will soon find out as you continue reading (which I hope you do), that I am a huge proponent for dining in Walt Disney World and encourage everyone to do so as much as … Continue reading →

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Main Street Bakery

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Mouse Host

It might be possible for you to walk down Main Street without stopping by the Main Street Bakery but it’s nearly impossible to walk past the bakery without smelling the comforting and very welcoming smell of freshly baked pastries.  It … Continue reading →

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Fireworks Snob

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Mouse Host

The two most popular activities for Americans on the 4th of July are cookouts and fireworks.  I must say that I am a fan of both, however, it is rare for me to venture out to see fireworks…unless I am … Continue reading →

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A Theme Park Picnic

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Mouse Host

When I lived in St. Louis, the few times I did go to Six Flags we often ate a huge breakfast and packed a lunch so we could have a parking lot picnic midday in order to save money.  Sure … Continue reading →

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