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Disney Strikes Back:  The Future Looks Bright For Disney Parks

Disney Strikes Back:  The Future Looks Bright For Disney Parks

As you may know, I’m a big fan of the Walt Disney Company.  I worked there for over fifteen years.  My wife worked there.  My brother and his wife worked there.  My youngest daughter currently works there.  Needless to say – we’re fans, so all of us were patiently waiting for the big announcements coming out of D23, Disney’s showcase of company announcements and plans for the future of their parks and experiences. Seeing as how Universal is opening up…

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A Disney Vacation:  Is It Still A Magical Experience?

A Disney Vacation:  Is It Still A Magical Experience?

Ahhh, the dream of the typical, American family.  There’s Mom, Dad, the eldest son and the youngest daughter.  They get the happy news in April that Dad got that well-deserved promotion at work and to celebrate, this summer they are going to pack up their suitcases and head down to Orlando, Florida for a week of fun and frolic at the most magical place on earth, Walt Disney World.  They excitedly talk about it over the dinner table, discussing what…

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The Summer Vacation: COVID-19 Changes Everything

The Summer Vacation: COVID-19 Changes Everything

As we move nearer and nearer to the summer season, one of the many things that will have to fundamentally change (due to coronavirus) is the summer vacation.  Even though many states are starting to loosen restrictions on dining, shopping, and travel, there are many new guidelines related to social distancing, sanitization, and group size that will fundamentally alter “how” we travel for months (and maybe years) to come. Will all of these changes be worth the hassle?  Better yet,…

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A Walt Disney World Vacation: Some Basic Planning Tips

A Walt Disney World Vacation: Some Basic Planning Tips

An almost universal rite of passage for any American is the family trip to Walt Disney World.  Most of us have done it – some multiple times – and more often than not, upon returning you’ll hear comments like “we had a great time, but next time I’ll definitely (insert better planning tip here).” Fear not, gentle reader, for I am here to guide you.  I happily worked for “the Mouse” for sixteen years (three of those in the theme…

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