Tag Archives: vacation

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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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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Magically Transported to…

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Mouse Host

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

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Mouse Host

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

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Mouse Host

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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