12 More Miles: WDW in September, Day 1

Well, we’ve been home from our September trip for a week and a half now, so I suppose it’s time to cut through the post-trip depression and write it up. In summary, this was a fantastic trip. Best ever, maybe. There … Continue reading

By the Numbers and a Bucket List

Our September trip is rapidly approaching. Two days left of work before we depart! Here’s what we’ll see, do, and eat, by the numbers: Number of resorts: 2 (Contemporary and BoardWalk Inn) Number of ADRs: 12 Number of ADRs consumed … Continue reading

The Disney Delegation: Disney in American Political Life

In January, 2012, Disney blogs, discussion boards, and Twitter feeds lit up with news of President Barack Obama’s upcoming one-day visit to Walt Disney World. On the docket was a speech on tourism, to be given in front of Cinderella … Continue reading

Some thoughts on a Saturday night

1. Our September trip countdown is finally under the two-month mark.  Anyone know how to get time to move faster? I’m looking for a time machine or some other solution to make September get here more quickly!

2. Speaking of our September trip, we’ve booked a Tomorrowland Terrace Dessert Party and now have our tickets for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.  If we can swing it, I think we’re both going to dress up (at least a bit) as Oswald the Lucky Rabbit.  Other than these two add-on experiences, the last to book will be some kind of behind-the-scenes tour (we get a good discount as AP holders and as Disney Visa cardholders, so why not?). I’ve heard mixed reviews about the day-long Backstage Magic tour, so we may end up doing Keys to the Kingdom at the Magic Kingdom (an unquestionable fan favorite), or we might do that as well as an Epcot tour. Still mulling.

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