The day my nervous system died: Day 2 at Disneyland, Part 1

Saturday, January 25 You know what’s great about being an East Coaster who visits Disneyland? The time difference so works in your favor for early mornings. So on this particular Saturday morning, I was up with the sun in order … Continue reading

What happens in Lake Buena Vista stays….

So if you read my most recent (and pretty depressing) post, you’ll know that I’ve had a trying couple of months, one side effect of which was a concern that I might have lost my love for Disney.  I’m just … Continue reading

Bad Attitudes and Magic Kingdom Porn: Licking the Mirror, Day 3

Monday, May 6 Departure day already. This is the definite downside of short trips – you’re back at MCO almost as soon as you’ve left it. In any case, we were determined to make the most of our last day. … Continue reading

Flora and fauna and margaritas: Licking the Mirror, Day 2

Sunday, May 5: Cinco de Mayo! Let’s get the boring details out of the way – Sunday began much like Saturday. Get up. Get dressed. Get breakfast at Whole Foods (today, from the hot bar. Hot bar!). Drive to Disney … Continue reading

Doing Things We Didn’t Know We Wanted to Do: Licking the Mirror, Day 1

Saturday, May 4 Although we had told ourselves the night before that we’d sleep in this morning, my internal Disney clock had kicked in and I was up shortly after seven. CP awoke not long after, and we both were … Continue reading

Finishing on a Flowery Note: WDW and Then Some, Day 5

Hey, I’m off to WDW in 30 hours!  So, the briefest of pre-trip reports: a superfast, 2.5 day trip to WDW. Staying offsite (I know, the horror!), planning maybe one rope drop day (I know, double horror!), and otherwise we’re … Continue reading