Tag Archives: travel

October 2012 Trip Report

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Mouse Host

We started our vacation with a trip to Sea World.  This was the first time I have ever been to Sea World.  We got pretty lucky because crowds were not bad at all.  We could have ridden both roller coasters … Continue reading →

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You can get a lot of snacks for $20

Posted on October 16, 2012 by kshbrower

[by guest blogger, kshbrower] When running the numbers for our next trip to the World, I figured that it will only cost us $20 total to add another day to our park tickets (it’s so low because we opted out … Continue reading →

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Happy 30th Anniversary Epcot!

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Mouse Host

30 years ago today Walt Disney World opened the park that was and was not a dream of Walt’s.  The concept of an Experimental Prototype City Of Tomorrow had long been a dream of Walt’s and is one of the … Continue reading →

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Single Digit Dance!!!

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Mouse Host

I can’t believe I am single digits!  I remember when it was around 200!  I have a countdown widget in the shape of Mickey on the main screen of my phone to remind me each day that my trip is … Continue reading →

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October Pretrip Report

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Mouse Host

As I have said before, Walt Disney World should not be taken lightly.  It is not your average theme park.  If you really want to get the most out of your vacation, I suggest doing your homework..or have someone else … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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