Patience, Patience …
Not long ago I was looking back over some family photos of trips to Walt Disney World, and remembered how bummed we were when we realized that the photo we anticipated the most--a shot of our family on Main Street U.S.A. with Cinderella Castle in the background--was...
Yo-Ho, Yo-Ho a Disney Cruise for Me…
My wife and I had never been on a cruise before, and earlier this year decided we would give Disney Cruise Line a shot to celebrate our 25th anniversary. Lots of friends had told us it was great, so we did a little research and chose the 3-day option on the Dream...
ConciEARS Welcomes James Hall
I am a vacation planner! Not a travel agent. Not a booking agent. And not just any vacation planner but a ConciEARS Disney Vacation Planner! Why the distinction? Well, I am glad you asked. When I look back on my life the world of Disney has had a profound impact. From...
Mobile Ordering for Meals at Walt Disney World
Let's face it: visiting Walt Disney World usually means waiting in lines--sometimes very long ones that show no signs of moving. If you hate waiting in lines as much as most of us, you should take advantage of the Mobile Ordering option now available at many Walt...
Just Don’t Call it The Skyway
A construction wall just outside Epcot's International Gateway features artwork depicting a new "Skyliner" coming to Walt Disney World. Similar artwork with a few different renderings appears on a construction wall near the bus boarding area at Hollywood Studios. It...
Hall of Presidents Reboot
"I believe in emphasizing the story of what made America great and what will keep it great." -Walt Disney (Korkis, Jim. Walt's Words: Quotations of Walt Disney with Sources. Theme Park Press.) In honor of President's Day, I thought I would provide an update on the...
Taking Kids’ Friends to Walt Disney World
This year over fall break we took a four-day trip to Walt Disney World and our daughter brought a friend. This was our first experience with taking a child outside our family to WDW, and we learned some things along the way that I hope will be helpful for anyone else...
Mickey’s Christmas Carol
“God Bless Us, Every One!” -Tiny Tim (Image from IMDB) Even though it debuted in 1983, each year I’m surprised at how many people—even Disney fans—still haven’t seen Mickey’s Christmas Carol. Watching this classic short has become an annual tradition at our house, and...
ADR . . . with an Attitude
"I'm late / I'm late / For a very important date. / No time to say 'Hello, Goodbye,' / I'm late, I'm late, I'm late." - White Rabbit, Alice in Wonderland During a recent visit, my family and I were waiting for the boat to take us from Magic Kingdom to the Fort...
(One Last) Great Movie Ride
"Ready when you are, C.B.!" We made a bittersweet visit to Hollywood Studios last weekend to enjoy The Great Movie Ride one last time before it closed forever on Sunday, Aug. 13th. As an original attraction that opened with the Studios in 1989, its closure marks the...