Disney Wordless Wednesday ~ Kid’s First Disney Trip

June 4, 2013 by 11 Comments
Baby Kissing Mickey Mouse At Disney World

This week's Disney Wordless Wednesday theme: Your July Calendar shot! I've crunched the numbers, run it by my husband, and it's official:  I get to start planning our family's next Disney World trip, for this winter!  I'm so excited, I can hardly stand it. It will have been 2 1/2 years since my kids have been there.  (Shhhh!  We snuck there last January for our 10th anniversary without them!)  When I look at our pictures, of my daughter's first trip, and my son's first trip... I can't believe how young they look!  It's high time to make some more of those magical memories. To celebrate, I'll have these be my calendar shots for the month.  A trip down memory lane - my kids first Disney trips...   *o*     *o*     *o* Thanks so much, Deb at Focused on the Magic for hosting this fun weekly photo hop! Click the button below to see more Disney shots from this week. … [Read more...]

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Disney Wordless Wednesday ~ Port Orleans Riverside Resort

May 8, 2013 by 10 Comments
Disney Port Orleans Riverside Resort POR Trails

This week's Disney Wordless Wednesday theme:  Resorts & Relaxation I chose the Disney Moderate Port Orleans Riverside Resort.  My husband and I stayed here last winter, when we had the chance to sneak away together, first time sans kids, for our 10th anniversary.  (Yes, I made him take me to Disney... of course I did!) Needless to say, I fell in love!  You know, with Port Orleans Riverside.  I already love my husband. Compared to the delightful and festive chaos that are the All-Star Resorts, where we typically stay as a family - I found Port Orleans Riverside extremely relaxing.  Here are just a few of the things I loved... Having a boat taxi, that we could ride from our resort. Lovely Southern style architecture and pristine landscaping. The walking trails.  And trees. The marina, and having some additional recreation options right at the resort. And it just wouldn't be Port Orleans "Riverside" with the RIVER! *o*     *o*     *o* Thanks for … [Read more...]

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Disney Wordless Wednesday

April 10, 2013 by 18 Comments
Disney Jungle Lookout

This week's theme:  The Letter "J" *o*     *o*     *o* *o*     *o*     *o* Come join us on this fun Disney photo blog hop! … [Read more...]

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Disney Wordless Wednesday ~ Spring at Magic Kingdom

March 6, 2013 by 13 Comments
Disney Magic Kingdom Spring topiary

This week's Disney Wordless Wednesday theme:  Your March Calendar Shot! *o*     *o*     *o* Since I have never been to EPCOT's International Flower & Garden Festival (and officially found out today that I won't be seeing it this May 9-12th, either ... ahem!  But enough about that), I don't have many lovely topiary character pictures to dazzle you with, for a Disney Spring Calendar shot today. Although I was excited to see my first topiary, at the Magic Kingdom last month: And although it wasn't Spring yet when I took this next shot, the fact that you can see beautiful foliage like this in early February (a novel concept to a Midwesterner like myself) is one of the many reasons we love to go to Disney World in winter! Check out more great Springtime Disney shots this week by clicking the button below.  Thanks Deb, at Focused on the Magic, for hosting this fun weekly photo hop! … [Read more...]

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Disney Wordless Wednesday ~ Impressions de France

February 27, 2013 by 13 Comments
EPCOT France pavilion

This week's Disney Wordless Wednesday theme:  The Letter "I" *o*     *o*     *o* If you found yourself visiting EPCOT with a limited amount of time, the Impressions de France attraction would be at the top of my recommendation list for you. This charming film is shown on a 200 degree screen in EPCOT World Showcase's France, lasts a little less than 20 minutes, and portrays all that I dream romantic Europe to be.  It is well worth a visit. From the opening bars of the music, and first breathtaking view of French countrysides and castles... it leaves you transported and transfixed!  The soundtrack beautifully pieces together works from French composers Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel and Paul Dukas - and is the perfect thrilling compliment to your enchanting virtual visit to France. Race alongside French bicyclists, glide along on a Venice gondola, ski through the scenic French Alps, fantasize about life in one of the real Old World castles displayed, and take a … [Read more...]

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Disney Worldless Wednesday ~ Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade

January 2, 2013 by 8 Comments
Disney World Celebrate a Dream Parade Float

It's Disney Wordless Wednesday, with the theme: Your January Calendar Shot. *o*     *o*     *o* Let's kick the year off right by partying down with one of my favorite (and in my opinion, most festive) parades!  Magic Kingdom's "Celebrate a Dream Come True" ... Celebrate A Dream Come True, and you might just find a wish for you. When you close your eyes, you realize... any dream is possible! *o*     *o*     *o* Head on over to Focused On the Magic (click the button below) for more great Disney shots this week! … [Read more...]

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Disney Wordless Wednesday ~ Surf Boards!

November 28, 2012 by 14 Comments
Disney Surfboards Pop Century Value Resort

This week's theme:  Your December Calendar Shot *o*     *o*     *o* As we head into the first real month of winter, I'm gonna need a dose of Disney Summertime fun on my calendar. Ok, so this was from our January visit to Disney's Pop Century Resort.  That's the beauty of it... a tiny dose of "summer" for us, in the middle of our winter!  (Note from the fleece that it was not quite swimsuit weather, but that didn't dampen our fun. Downright balmy to us!) Now on to my favorite Disney Resort.  The lush, tropical theming and overall environment of the Polynesian is probably why it's my favorite.  Nothin' says vacation to a Midwest/Western gal like me more than palm trees, white sand, Ukelele music, and a Pina Colada...  (Not necessarily in that order.) I would totally take surfing lessons from Stitch... wouldn't you? *o*     *o*     *o* Thanks to Deb at  Focused on the Magic for this fun weekly Disney photo hop.  Click the button below to check out more … [Read more...]

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Disney Wordless Wednesday – Transported by Architecture

October 10, 2012 by 11 Comments
Disney Architecture Morocco

This week's theme:  Disney Architecture *o*     *o*     *o* One of the things I love most about vacationing at Disney, is that if you throw in a whimsical spirit and a little imagination - it truly transports you to other worlds.   The authentic, creative and detailed architecture plays a huge role in doing so. A few of my favorites...   Here I am!  A island dwelling girl living a simple life, eating fresh pineapple and mango daily as I walk along the white sandy shores, taking in the ocean views....   Ahhh... Italia!  Now I'm strolling through a piazza in my Italian leather shoes, multi purpose scarf, and subtlety superior-in-style European garb.  I smile as the Tuscan sun shines on my neck, and I observe the tourists with amusement.   Then I head a few narrow streets down, off the beaten path to my favorite cafe where I'll pay only 3 Euro for my espresso, instead of 10...   Now for a tad racier adventure!  The smell … [Read more...]

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Disney Wordless Wednesday – Elephants

September 26, 2012 by 9 Comments
Jabali at Disney Animal Kingdom

This week's Disney theme is:  The Letter "E" *o*     *o*     *o* Big E, little e ... what begins with "E"? Can you guess what my Disney "E" word is? *o*     *o*     *o* Catch more fun Disney shots from this week at Focused On the Magic's Disney Wordless Wednesday Hop! *o*    *o*   *o*This post will be used as an entry for a cool Disney Trip contest being held by BodyLogicMD  – enter to win a 2 night/3 day trip to Disney World! … [Read more...]

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Disney Wordless Wednesday – Le Cellier Food & Drink

September 19, 2012 by 11 Comments
EPCOT Canada Le Cellier Moose Mousse Dessert

This week's theme:  Disney Food and Drink *o*     *o*     *o* Forgive me for those of you who've seen these shots before, from my review article about Le Cellier, the Canadian Steak House restaurant in EPCOT. This picture of my little carnivore daughter in her glory cracks me up.  A notoriously picky eater, she found True Love at Le Cellier. And that virgin strawberry daiquiri (which you can get as your beverage selection, on the Dining Plan) was nothing to shake a stick at, either! Aaaah... yes.  And a moose mousse for dessert!  This meal easily won our "Trip Favorite" contest. *o*    *o*    *o*  Join us for more fun Disney photos this week by clicking the button below.  Thanks to Focused on the Magic for hosting this fun hop! *o*     *o*     *o*I’ll be using this as a Disney blog post entry for a contest being held by BodyLogicMD through September – win a 2 night/3 day at Disney World prize!  … [Read more...]

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