by James Hall | Jun 2, 2018
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...
by Mike Renfrow | Mar 30, 2018
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...
by Mike Renfrow | Feb 26, 2018
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...
by Mike Renfrow | Feb 19, 2018
“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...
by Mike Renfrow | Jan 11, 2018
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...
by Mike Renfrow | Dec 16, 2017
“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...
by Mike Renfrow | Sep 30, 2017
“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...
by Mike Renfrow | Aug 21, 2017
“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...
by Mike Renfrow | Jul 25, 2017
“Did you ever see such rain, Pooh?” -Piglet Every time I walk past the Splash Mountain signs featuring Brer Rabbit that warn, “You May Get Wet,” I wonder if Disney should post one at the entrance of each park. According to usclimatedata.com, Orlando, Florida averages...
by Mike Renfrow | Jun 6, 2017
“Music has always had a prominent part in all our products, from the early cartoon days. So much so, that I cannot think of the pictorial story without thinking about the complementary music which will fulfill it.” – Walt Disney, quoted in Jim...
