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Christmas at Disney World starts with …
… about 5 million blinding lights and some great music. I told you last week that Dad’s in the mood for Christmas. So I decided to start with some of my favorite music and one of my favorite attractions (though it’s not one of Mrs. Mom’s) The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights is... »
Christmas decorations go up when?
Mrs. Mom is a bit of a traditionalist. For example, at our house, it doesn’t matter when dear ole’ Dad gets the Christmas decorations up, they can’t be turned on until December 1. (Yes, Dear, I cheat.) So when we saw the proposed date for the start of this years Walt Disney World Christmas... »
Disney World after dark
With the coming of winter and the long winter nights, Dad’s thinking about some of the things at Disney World that are better after dark. The Boardwalk Disney’s Boardwalk Villas and all the Boardwalk are better after dark. When the lights come on, the music starts and guests come pouring on to the Boardwalk.... »
Shhhh … All about the big secret
Disney has a secret. Don’t tell anyone. It’s a secret. It’s big. Are you ready … Here it is … There are tunnels under the Magic Kingdom. Surprised? Thought you would be. I don’t know why this caught my attention, but someone yesterday did a story on the “secret” tunnels at Disney World. Why... »
Dad’s going away
No, it’s not that. Dad is going away for the weekend. I should be back by Monday or Tuesday. Check back with me next week. Or just take a long stroll through - Dad’s Disney World home page Social Bookmarking »
Bay Lake Towers is calling …
Old Key West 5 Originally uploaded by lemoncat1 For almost 30 years, the Disney Vacation Club has been whispering my name. Can’t you almost hear it … Dad … Dad … A few months ago, that whisper turned into a roar. Over the years, I’ve made all the excuses for why we couldn’t buy... »
It’s all her fault …
Early this morning my 93 year-old Grandma passed away. It was Grandma that took us to Disneyland when I was young. Thanks Grandma, I’ll miss you. Social Bookmarking »
Disney World 2011 Crowd Calendars
Wishes Crowd Originally uploaded by James Ellsworth Dad’s Disney World 2011 Crowd Calenders are here. Hot off the presses. You don’t want to miss this. It’s a thrill of a lifetime. (Any other cliches you can think of, insert here.) Dad has finally gotten off his … and finished the crowd calendars for January... »
Free Disney Dining continues into 2011
Disney announced that the free Dining program will be extended into 2011. This is a bit of a change from the patterns of the last few years. For several years, Disney has offered some form of pay for a few days and get a few free (which didn’t include dining) in the spring and... »
Fantasyland Expansion update
You might have heard something this week about changes to the Fantasyland update and thinking to yourself “self, I haven’t heard Dad comment on the new changes.” Your self would be right. Dad hasn’t commented, for a good reason (at least in Dad’s mind). There are rumors that Disney is thinking about changes to... »
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- Sep 10, Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights - Five Million dancing lights with some great musicThe Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights moved from Arkansas to Orlando, and took off. Now with over 5 million dancing lights it's not to be missed. […]
- Sep 9, When do Christmas celebrations start at Walt Disney World?When do the Christmas decorations go up, and when do they start Mickey's Very Merry Christmas party, overall, when do the Christmas celebrations start […]
- Sep 8, Will the Jedi Training Academy be open in March?We are visiting Walt Disney World for the first time March 19-25, 2011. I know Star Tours will be closed but do you know if the Jedi Training Academy […]