Mouse Gear is Epcot’s largest merchandise shop. It’s also Dad’s favorite place to shop. Yep, that’s right, Dad likes to shop at Mouse Gear. As a rule Dad’s not a big shopper (I call it research). But, when we go to Epcot and the family can’t find Dad, they know where to look. So why...
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Welcome to Dad’s Guide on how to Plan Disney World Dining. Yes, you should have a dining plan. Why? So this doesn’t happen to you!!! You wouldn’t believe how easy this stuff really is, but so many people don’t do it. (And some of us who do mess it up royally.) There are several ways to do...
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I was having dinner with my brother and his family the other night when my 12 year old nephew piped up and said to my brother, “Dad”, (yes, my brother is named Dad just like me, funny how that works) “do we plan vacations around where to eat?” Now there’s a kid that knows...
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“The Man-Child will love the Tiki Room” Dad knows everything. Especially about his family. Dad is one tuned in dude. One of Dad’s favorite Adventureland attractions is the Enchanted Tiki Room. Since Dad was a little tike, (yes, dear that was a long time ago) he’s loved the Tiki Room. I just love that song… “In...
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So you think you want to add a Disney Dining Plan to your reservation? Will it save you money? Let Dad help.
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 The Mad Tea Party – The Rest of the Story I think I might have said this already, but Dad has just a wee problem with things that go in circles. It’s probably the whole reason Dad is the way he is today. Here’s the story… It all started when Dad just a wee lad of around...
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Dumbo the Flying Elephant. It’s the greatest ride ever for a 4 year old. I remember riding it as a child at Disneyland, and I wanted The Man-Child and The Princess to have the same experience. But I hate standing in line, and riding Dumbo usually means standing in line. So how’s Dad going...
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Dad has a little problem with Cinderella’s Golden Carousel it’s called motion sickness. Yep, that’s right, the ole Dadster has problems with things that go round and round. What can I say, other than that minor little problem, I’m perfect. (No comments from you Mrs. Mom.) It’s a fact that Cinderella’s Golden Carousel goes round and...
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This post is for guys only, so ladies, bear with us for a minute, I promise you’re not missing anything. Hey, guys. Check this out. Here’s a picture I took at King Stefan’s Banquet Hall (now called Cinderella’s Royal Table) in 1986. Can you believe my wife actually sat there and encouraged me to take...
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We’ve stayed at the Polynesian Resort three times when we went to Disney World. The same thing happens every time we walk into the room. The Man-Child runs to the day bed and stakes out his territory. I swear if he was a dog he’d mark it. The first time we stayed at the Polynesian...
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