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6/19/2020 • Walt Disney World •
I think we are all ready for some sunshine in our lives, so today, my blog post will focus on a woman who brightened things up and helped our world become a little smaller after all! I’m talking about Disney Legend, Mary Blair who is best known for the design of It’s A Small World, concept art for Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan and Cinderella, and the large mosaic mural in the Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World. Her style and design is revered by artists across the world and is still an inspiration for Disney artists and Imagineers today. Blair joined Disney Animation in 1940 and a year later traveled South America with Walt and his wife Lilly on a research trip. On that trip, she created watercolors of the destinations, impressing Walt who then appointed her art supervisor of Saludos Amigos and The Three Caballeros. She worked on […]
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1/17/2020 • Reviews, Walt Disney World •
From the moment you walk in Takumi-Tei, you will begin a culinary experience that rivals any at Walt Disney World. Here you are enlightened to Japanese culture through an amazing dining team and incredible artisan food. In this blog, I will tell you why I chose this new restaurant at Epcot to celebrate my birthday at Takumi-Tei. Takumi-Tei is Japanese for “house of artisan” and your entire dining experience is one that is truly that. You are greeted by the dining staff outside the restaurant door. Here you will be guided inside into a hallway with water, wood, earth, stone, and washi paper displayed. This is an intimate area where you are educated on the importance of each and how your dining is influenced by them. It’s important to note there is no waiting area inside. Once you walk in you are now part of the dining experience. You are […]
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12/17/2019 • Reviews, Walt Disney World •
On my most recent trip to Walt Disney World, I wanted to make it a trip of new experiences. As a previous Walt Disney World Cast Member and frequent visitor, I enjoy seeing how they are always evolving. My next few series of blog posts are going to be all about these new experiences and if I would do it again! To start out my series I want to tell you all about this new hidden gem on the Walt Disney World property. How many of you like amazing food and drink, a stunning but quiet atmosphere, with a view of the neighboring parks nighttime spectacular shows going off in the distance? Oh, did I mention this restaurant is somehow only one dining credit on the Disney Dining Plan? I’d like to introduce you to Toledo one of the newest dining experiences on Disney property. Toledo is located on the […]
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9/17/2019 • Walt Disney World •
The Disney company is known worldwide for its amazing entertainment. During your stay at Walt Disney World, you have many options to experience some amazing stage shows and they are all included in your ticket admission. You can find out showtimes on either the My Disney Experience account or the Visitor’s Guides that you can pick up at either the resorts or theme parks. Magic Kingdom Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire Join both classic and royal Disney characters as they set to stage in front of Cinderella’s Castle. Hollywood Studios Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage In this musical version of Beauty and the Beast, you will enjoy the popular songs and characters of this tale as old as time. For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along This not-to-miss show brings your favorite Arendale characters to life as they lead you in song and laughter! Indiana […]
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7/26/2019 • Tips, Walt Disney World •
Planning a Disney vacation is an exciting time. There is so much involved and you’ve made a wonderful choice in hiring a Me and The Mouse Travel Specialist to guide you in the planning process. Even with all the research available online and through your Me and The Mouse Agent, you will still learn new things while you experience your Disney vacation. The following is a list of 5 things Disney guests wish they’d known before experiencing their first Disney vacation. You will be walking a lot! Walt Disney World is 40 square miles which is about the size of San Francisco to put it into perspective. You could be walking about 8-12 miles every day. With that in mind, make sure to bring comfortable shoes and that you break them in prior to your trip. Take the amount of walking into consideration. A child that wouldn’t normally use a […]
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5/14/2019 • Tips, Walt Disney World •
As a mom of 4, I travel with food for when hunger strikes. While vacationing at Disney there is a myriad of wonderful dining options to please your palate. I often find I still like to have items on hand which include: fruit, bottled water, cereal/pop tarts, and granola bars. When my kids were babies, I also packed diapers and wipes which were essential items. For guests flying to Disney, you may not have a car to head out to the store, but these grocery delivery services can help and you do not need to go grocery shopping while you’re on vacation! When ordering groceries from one of the delivery services, make sure to include the following information: Name on the reservation Reservation Number Arrival Date Resort Address When your grocery order has been brought to your resort, it will be delivered to Bell Services. There is a cooler […]
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3/22/2019 • Tips, Walt Disney World •
You’ve found the one who you want to spend your “Happily Ever After” with and now it is the time to make your intentions known! Walt Disney World is known for it’s magic, beauty, and of course fairy tales. So, what better place to begin the start of your personal fairy tale than with a Disney proposal? Disney plays host to thousands of proposals each year and with so many different locations and ways to make them magical, it’s not a surprise. It’s an “I do” destination! If you are looking for the perfect place to set the stage of your magical story, look no further. I’ve created a list of amazing locations! 1. Cinderella’s Castle - This is probably the number one backdrop for popping the question. This amazing sight is on top of my list to ask for the love of your life's hand in marriage. Not sure […]
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1/18/2019 • Tips, Walt Disney World •
The start of a New Year brings thoughts of change and hope for many. Down at Walt Disney World, they are going through some exciting growth and change of their own this year! With new magical expansions opening in 2019, it’s a good time to start planning a visit to the happiest place on earth! What’s new at Walt Disney World for 2019? Disney’s Hollywood Studios is celebrating its 30th anniversary and offering many new experiences! For Star Wars fans the most anticipated release of the year is the opening this Fall! Star Wars Land; Galaxy’s Edge, located within Hollywood Studios, will completely immerse you in an experience out of this world. Two new attractions will be the main features, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. The first ever ride-through attraction based on loveable Mickey and Minnie Mouse will open in Hollywood Studios. Mickey & […]
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11/20/2018 • Adventures by Disney, Aulani, Cruises, Disneyland, Holidays & Events, Tips, Universal Studios, Walt Disney World •
As a Disney and Universal Travel Specialist, I’m here to help you with the who, what, where, when, and how of planning your next vacation. All of these things are key to making your next trip a magical one! Today, I want to talk about a question I’m often asked - “How can working with a Me and The Mouse Travel Specialist save money?” I don’t know about you but I like to make lists to keep me organized. With that said, allow me to list my top 5 reasons of how we can save you money and even use the extra money to buy a few more Dole Whips! We know the most economical time to travel. If you are flexible with your travel dates, we know the down times that will be easier on your wallet. We also know the times to avoid so that you are not […]
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6/25/2018 • Tips, Walt Disney World •
My love of pictures ranks up there with my love for Disney! I received my first camera, a blue kodak fisher price model, for my 5th birthday while at Walt Disney World! I took photos of parades, the castle, fireworks, my favorite characters, family, anything (until the flash or film ran out….something kids now will never experience). Often, life seems busy and my photos end up living on my phone or posted to Facebook. I set out to change that and give my vacation photographs a placement where they can be enjoyed. Scrapbooking I loved scrapbooking 3 kids ago...I enjoyed going to scrapbooking weekend retreats and developing creative pages to display my photographs. I have scrapbooks from my time as a Disney Cast Member, college years, and daughter’s first year. It was quite time consuming creating these books and I treasure them, but I am unable to devote the time […]
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