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Ten Reasons Why You Should Stay at Disney’s Polynesian Resort

Lisa — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 19:00:08 +0000

Recently my clan and I stayed at Disney’s Polynesian Resort and we fell in love! Our only other experience with Disney Resorts was the Caribbean Beach Resort. While we enjoyed the Caribbean Beach Resort, and would recommend it, the Polynesian suited us much better. You can ask anyone who has stayed at the Polynesian why

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More Buses to Receive Cameras for Safety

Lisa — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 13:00:37 +0000

After testing cameras on a couple of buses, Walt Disney Transportation has decided to install four cameras in every bus in the fleet. For the safety of everyone aboard, three will be exterior, while one will be interior. I recently saw one of the buses in the test run. It appears that at least one

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Grey’s Anatomy Season 8 DVD Review:Where Do We Go From Here?

Lisa — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 01:00:33 +0000

Grey’s Anatomy Season 8 begins with the residents return for their first day of fifth year. This year will make or break their career. Some will persevere, some will leap and bound over the others, but one, one will surprise you when this doctor fails the boards. I was surprised by the failure of one

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Disney World Parks Pet Peeves:You Down With PPP? (Yeah You Know Me)

Lisa — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 19:00:07 +0000

Have I mentioned lately how much I absolutely love Walt Disney World? There’s nothing in this world like walking down Main Street, U.S.A. with Cinderella Castle looming in the distance, the beautiful sounds of the Mainstreet vehicles, clop clop clop of the horse’s hooves, meeting and greeting the Mayor and his wife, oh and the

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Five Things To Do Before Your First or Fiftieth Disney Vacation

Lisa — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:00:37 +0000

Congratulations, you have just booked your first (or fifitieth!) Disney vacation! But, now what? You’ve figured out your hotel, your flight, and booked an amazing package with tickets included. Nothing left to worry about, right? That’s not quite true. Most people think that’s the end of vacation planning, but it’s not, at least where Disney

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Grey’s Anatomy Season 8 DVD Crashes the Shelves on 9/4

Lisa — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 21:00:01 +0000

I have awesome news Grey’s fans! Season 8 will arrive on Blu-Ray and DVD September 4th, just in time to catch up for the upcoming Season 9. Veg-fest anyone? Season 8 Synopsis: As fifth year residents, it’s do or die for the doctors of Seattle Grace MercyDeath West Hospital. Things heat up in the operating

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Disney World Quick Tips and Tricks: Dark Ride Etiquette Part Two

Lisa — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 19:00:37 +0000

For first time visitors to Disney Parks, dark ride etiquette may seem confusing. Some rides allow photos with no external lighting, while others are somewhat vague. That’s just the tip of the iceberg concerning Dark Ride Etiquette. Here is my part 2 of Top 5Dark Ride Do’s, the sequel to my Don’ts. Peter Pan’s Flight.

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Disney World Tips and Tricks: Dark Ride Etiquette

Lisa — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 17:00:26 +0000

For first time visitors to Disney Parks, dark ride etiquette may seem confusing. Some rides allow photos with no external lighting, while others are somewhat vague. That’s just the tip of the iceberg concerning Dark Ride Etiquette. Here is my Top 5 Dark Ride Don’ts. Pirates of the Caribbean. This ride does quietly announce “No

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Disney World Quick Tips: Rest is a Wish Your Feet Make

Lisa — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 18:50:03 +0000

Recently we spent a week at Disney’s Polynesian Resort. We did 5 park days and maxed out our legs nearly every day. We’re locals and go often, however we rarely spend an entire day at a park. We average about 4-5 miles per day throughout the year. However, I was curious to see How many

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Phenomenon on Blu-Ray Review

Lisa — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 23:00:01 +0000

Being a Travolta fan, I was excited to finally see Phenomenon. While I can’t say that I loved the movie, I would definitely rate this as a “buy” and not just a “rent” movie. If I didn’t love it, then why would I buy it? It’s thought-provoking and interesting, but really the best reason I

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Disney World Quick Tips: Ten Tips for First Timers

Lisa — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 18:00:34 +0000

You’ve just booked your first trip to Walt Disney World! Yay! Congratulations! Feel the excitement rush through your veins! Bask in that after-booking glory. But…then what? Well, don’t you fret, dearies! I have compiled a short list of my top ten tips for anyone visiting Disney World for the first, or fiftieth, time. Arrive early. When

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BYOPD Bring Your Own Pixie Dust: A Quick Tip to Creating Your Own Magic

Lisa — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 18:50:13 +0000

Are you looking for a way to make your vacation extra-magical? Disney does great at sprinkling unexpected pixie dust, but what if you want to create your own? One perfect way I have found is by leaving trinkets out for the family to find when returning to the room for a mid-day break. Not to

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Ten Movies Your Family Should Watch Before Your Disney Vacation

Lisa — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 23:00:41 +0000

Every time we book a Walt Disney World Vacation, we “study” as a family. It’s the perfect excuse to begin a family movie night, if you haven’t already. Let’s face it, it’s not always easy to find a movie the entire family will enjoy. You may find some movies are “too girly” for the guys,

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“Phenomenon” coming to Blu-Ray on July 3rd

Lisa — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:00:10 +0000

Experience the critically-acclaimed film, Phenomenon – available on Blu-ray for the first time, featuring an incredible new digital restoration with enhanced picture and sound. Academy Award nominee John Travolta (Best Actor, 1994, Pulp Fiction) leads a stellar cast, including Kyra Sedgwick, Forest Whitaker, and Robert Duvall, in this uplifting story of an ordinary man transformed

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Disney World Quick Tips: Don’t Miss the Sponteneity

Lisa — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 18:50:54 +0000

With the rumors and testing of Disney’sXPass coupled with the recent ticket price increase, one might wonder if you’re expected to pre-plan every moment of your Walt Disney World vacation. I’m a planner. I love to plan. I will plan our vacation months in advance. It is part of the fun for me. I enjoy scrolling

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Parking at ESPN Wide World of Sports Explained

Lisa — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 23:00:45 +0000

Summer is upon us and it’s one of the busiest times at ESPN Wide World of Sports. While parking is free at the complex, it can be somewhat hectic to find a spot, unload your gear, and make the trek to your scheduled field. With a little prep, you can make that trek a little

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Disney World Quick Tips and Tricks: Breastfeeding in the Parks

Lisa — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 19:00:19 +0000

Before my family’s first trip to Walt Disney World, I was a little apprehensive about how, when and where I would breastfeed my son. He was just under three years old at the time and I knew the stigma in America with breastfeeding older children could potentially invade my dream vacation. All of my worries

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Disney to Test Surveillance Cameras on Buses

Lisa — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 11:55:47 +0000

This week Disney Transport will test surveillance cameras on two buses. It is unknown at this time what exactly prompted the installation of the test cameras or if the cameras are recording guests or drivers. The first roll-out will begin on June 10, 2012. I, for one, am all for video cameras on buses. With more and

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Five Things You Should Pack That You Never Thought Of

Lisa — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 19:00:24 +0000

If you were to look inside my luggage for our Walt Disney World vacation, you may think I have gone bonkers. Why would a sane person pack empty paper towel rolls on a Disney vacation? Stockings? Surely I don’t plan to wear those, right? You’re very right, I have a much more useful plan for

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Disney World Quick Tips – Packing Your Electronics

Lisa — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:00:16 +0000

Have you ever wondered how in the world you were going to keep all those tiny things safe in your luggage? Chargers for all your electronic items, iPods, mini video cameras, OTC medications, first aid items, portable video game cartridges, extra memory cards/sticks and batteries are just a few of the small itemspictured above. All

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