Yes, I own this luggage for realsies. Look, I don’t know you. I don’t know your packing habits. But I can tell you my usual ones, which some might describe as anal-retentive: I have a spreadsheet. Everything I need to pack is in that spreadsheet, and once it’s in my suitcase, which happens at least a day in advance,...
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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: And so I shall! Ladies and gentlemen, a SURPRISE LAST-MINUTE ORLANDO TRIP has fallen into my lap. I’ve always wanted to take a surprise last-minute Orlando trip! Alas, no Disney this time around, but our impetus is no slouch – we’re off to Universal Studios Florida this weekend. Why? Well, Pat...
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Thought I’m now a Puerto Rico resident, I’ll be spending the holidays with family on the mainland. This being so close to WDW Marathon Weekend, I thought, why not stay an extra week with my parents in North Carolina and then fly direct to WDW? Brilliant! And it is brilliant. Time- and money-saving! Of course, there is one hiccup: there...
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Guess where I’m going tomorrow? I’ll give you a hint: I NEVER STOP TALKING ABOUT IT. Yes, I’m going to Walt Disney World! For my 5th Walt Disney World Marathon! It’s the most wonderful time of the year!!!!!!!!!! Weather forecast in Maryland: Low 30s. Snow. Orlando: uppers 60s to upper 70s while I’m there. AHAHAHAHAHA!!! Some other things I’m...
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Well, I asked, and you answered: what should I wear? One Twitter poll later, I am proud to announce my 2019 WDW Marathon Weekend wardrobe! First, my race outfit for the marathon. I toyed with the idea of building a new one, but in the interest of saving money I decided to reuse last year’s Figment ensemble. I don’t...
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I’m sure this reference has been done to death, but tomorrow I really truly am going to my very favorite place… ORLANDO! Yup, the time of Wine & Dine Half Marathon weekend is finally upon us, and I have a 10K and a half waiting for me this weekend. Plus a trip buddy and big plans! What kind of big plans?...
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Remember how last year I was so distraught about missing the Epcot Food & Wine Festival I made a to-eat list even though I wouldn’t be there? Some of my saner work, I must say. Well, this year no one needs to worry about my mental state: I am, as is right and proper, going to be at the...
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Hey hey hey! Here’s a fun fact: as of yesterday, this blog is 5 years old! FIVE! And to celebrate, I’m off to the beach with Pat’s family. PEACE. Oh, but – as soon as I get back from the beach, I’m immediately heading to the airport for that convention in Orlando. That’s right; I’ll be coming at...
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I’ve got a theory. Wrong! Wrong again! It’s about FastPass+. It may make you uncomfortable. But if you hear me out, you may have an effective new strategy on your hands. Or I’ll ruin your whole vacation. Either/or. So on my last trip to WDW with my mom, I left plans for the final day completely blank, the idea...
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Not to make you jealous or anything, but I have three Walt Disney World trips on the docket within the next seven months. No, honest, I’m not trying to make you jealous! ‘Cause, listen: I don’t plan to spend much time in the parks. Which is sort of silly – isn’t this exactly the sort of thing Annual Pass dreams...
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