Some of my all-time most popular blog posts are also my simplest: Disney parks background music loops. And believe me, I get it! I am on record as saying that Disney background music makes superior aural companionship for work, study, chores, and just getting in the mood for a Disney trip. As such, I like to put together little...
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“Money isn’t real at Disney.” Loving the energy but you’re gonna get the credit card bill at home, y’know? DISNEY’S GOT ME BY THE PURSE STRINGS I will be the first to admit that being at a Disney park Does Something to me. I am normally a somewhat frugal person. There’s nothing I love more than a good discount...
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I hold what seems to be a popular opinion: Living with the Land is the superior ride to Soarin.’ I have posted this call many a time on Instagram, and the response has, by and large, consisted of so much hallelujah and amen. And yet – am I living in an Epcot echo chamber? It’s time to find out!...
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Every once in a while a Disney parks-centered story breaches containment and is picked up by a cross-section of non-Disney media. Generally this is triggered by some form of bad behavior, real or perceived. The kerfuffle currently making the rounds surrounds an awkward girl and Disney face characters. I’m not going to pass judgment on this situation as I...
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Can our divide over World Showcase unite us? The Walt Disney World fandom is an interesting beast. At its heart, a Disney vacation is an inherently unserious and lighthearted pursuit. That’s what many of us love about it. When people love something, they develop a passion for its aspects. Sometimes that passion manifests itself in varying degrees of –...
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Hello and welcome back to Thoughts While Watching, the blog series where we watch old-to-oldish Disney media and watch with modern eyes. Sometimes we cringe; sometimes we applaud; either way it’s always interesting and edifying! We’re not going back too far in time for today’s entry – only a couple decades, in fact. Let’s take in the 1994 Walt...
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Here’s a hot take: overall, I think Walt Disney World’s food scene is solid. Some of it is AMAZING, some of it pretty good, some of it middling, and much is unremarkable. But on the whole, you can order anything from any restaurant and be reasonably confident it will be, at worst, acceptable. Overpriced, maybe, but fine to eat....
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Whew! I don’t know about you guys, but after some rather heavy weeks I could use a little frothy Disney fun. And when I’m looking for a moment of zen, I turn to music. DISNEY BACKGROUND MUSIC: CLOSE YOUR EYES AND YOU’RE THERE Different scenarios call for different music types, of course; what I listen to when I run...
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Guys, I just realized I forgot to review Dahlia Lounge from my December trip! Can I convince you to travel back in time for me for an important cocktail discussion? THE FOOD SITUATION AT CORONADO SPRINGS IS IMPRESSIVE Disney’s Coronado Springs is a unique beast in the stable of WDW resorts. The resort as a whole is billed as...
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Try not to let this shock you, but most – not all, but most – of my Walt Disney World trips revolve around runDisney. I know! This is an astounding statement! All those miles run and wakeup calls at ungodly hours don’t exactly scream “add a workout to this trip.” In-room stretching, sure, but not strength training. Not to...
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