Archive for August, 2009

How to score points on Buzz Lightyear

Sunday, August 30th, 2009
How to score points on Buzz Lightyear

OK, cheaters, here you go. Dad’s pointers on how to score points on Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin When you enter the ride you will see the scoreboard blink, that’s the time to start shooting. Just hold the button down for the whole time you’re on the ride. You’ll score points even if you... »

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Great Questions for Dad this week

Friday, August 28th, 2009

If you haven’t peeked at Dad’s Ask Dad page (whew, that’s a mouthful), you should. Dad has gotten some great questions, and had some great answers this week. Fran asked about a website that advertised very low priced Disney Tickets. You have to see Dad’s Great Answer. Tracy asked about whether it’s worth the... »

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News from Disney Cruise Line

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

I know Dad hasn’t covered the Disney Cruise Line, but someday he will. DCL made some news today when they announced the keel laying of what will be the largest ship in the 4 ship fleet. The Disney Dream had it’s keel laid in Papenburg Germany. For more information… Social Bookmarking »

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One is the loneliest number

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

Yes it was a great Three Dog Night song. Listen to Dad sing it… “One is the loneliest number that you ever knew…” Dad sings so good. You should hear it. So, Dad, does this have a point, or are you just in the mood to sing old songs? Both actually, but since you... »

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Cat Cora at Downtown Disney

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009
Cat Cora at Downtown Disney

While walking around Disney’s Boardwalk looking for a place to eat, Dad saw Cat Cora’s new restaurant. After looking at the menu Dad decided to pass on by. Here’s a link to more pictures Mrs. Mom told me that Kouzzina means Kitchen in Greek. She’s so smart. Social Bookmarking »

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A $10.00 Hot Dog

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009
A $10.00 Hot Dog

Have you ever paid $10.00 for a hot dog? Me either, until last week at Disney World. On our last trip, due to flight delays (no Mrs. Mom, it wasn’t Dad’s poor planning)we arrived at the ESPN Zone at 3:30 in the afternoon on NEW YEARS DAY. Oops. Bad timing. So since we missed... »

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Don’t leave home without it

Monday, August 24th, 2009

Dad always has a car at Disney World. There’s a reason for that, and no, it’s not because Dad is anti-social or because Dad is allergic to buses. It’s because Disney World transportation can be a little frustrating. For example – When we last saw Dad he was boarding a bus from Downtown Disney... »

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Dad visits Disney World

Monday, August 24th, 2009
Dad visits Disney World

How to visit Disney World and never set foot in a park. The weather finally cleared up enough for Dad pull out the trusty Nikon and head to the happiest place on earth. Since I couldn’t find any cheap Disney Tickets, I decided to see what I could see without going into a park.... »

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Futility – No cheap WDW tickets for Dad

Monday, August 24th, 2009
Futility – No cheap WDW tickets for Dad

Dad’s last days in Orlando the search continued – It was frustrating, Dad never got into the parks, but in the long run everything worked out. Lots more stuff about Dad’s trip coming soon. Social Bookmarking »

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In search of Cheap Disney World tickets – Day 2

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

Today, it rained in Orlando and that hindered Dad from his search. Yeah, I know lame excuse. I did check the Disney Ticket kiosk in the lobby of the hotel. The kind lady at the kiosk said she was from Expedia and would be happy to sell me tickets at a discount price. The... »

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