Author Archives: Mouse Host

Magically Transported to…

After nearly escaping the nasty grips of the pillaging, plundering, hijacking pirates of the Caribbean you would think I would have learned my lesson but no.  I had to go and climb onto another boat that took me into the … Continue reading

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A Reader’s Response

I have family visiting this weekend so I wasn’t sure I would have time to write a post this week but read a response to my last post and the reader joked about the response being so long it could … Continue reading

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“Plussing” Your Vacation

Walt Disney World is not just some theme park that you just go to.  Walt Disney World is a resort with many theme parks and should not be taken lightly like Six Flags.  You can’t just pick up and go.  … Continue reading

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Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue…..Review

Those who only venture from their hotel room to the parks may not be aware that some of the best dining experiences are located outside of the parks.  We always stayed in Fort Wilderness growing up so our transportation to … Continue reading

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Trivia time!

A girl at work gave me her Mickey Mouse coloring book and I colored this.  Why did I choose this one out of the whole book?  There really is some significance to this picture.  Might give hints if needed and … Continue reading

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WDW Bucket List: DiveQuest

Ask anyone what’s on their bucket list and the majority of people will have no difficulty rattling off at least five things they want to experience before they die.  Ask me what’s on my bucket list and the only difficulty … Continue reading

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There’s a new mermaid in town…

A new mermaid has swam into the Disney picture.  Maybe not as well known but certainly older than Ariel, the mermaid whose association with coffee no one seems to question (what’s up with that?) will now also be associated with … Continue reading

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United Kingdom Phone Booths

I think most people would be surprised as to how far Disney goes to achieve authenticity.  Whenever Disney creates an attraction so much time and effort goes toward maintaining the illusion that guests are in a specific place or story.  … Continue reading

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Day 180

Ask any Walt Disney World enthusiast how many days they have left and most will quickly spout of a number.  No, they are not referring to how many days they have left to live.  They are referring to how many … Continue reading

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Walt’s Words of Wisdom

I have always thought of Walt as being a wise man and I would say there aren’t too many people who would argue with that.  I decided to postpone the post I was working on for this week because I … Continue reading

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