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MAGIC, COLOR, FLAIR: The World of Mary Blair – Photo Tour!

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Last weekend, I took Patrick to San Francisco on a birthday trip to the Walt Disney Family Museum to see the exhibition MAGIC, COLOR, FLAIR: The World of Mary Blair. I intend to do a full trip report on the experience for those who've been thinking about visiting the museum, including lots of photos of the permanent collection ...

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D23 Expo 2013: Third Time’s a Charm!

Thursday, August 15, 2013

By now you've already seen every other Disney-focused blog's breakdown of D23 Expo 2013. But after being so vocal about my negative experiences at Expo 2009 and Expo 2011, I figured I'd better chime in with my opinions on Expo 2013 too, since my experience was so dramatically improved from last time. Crowd Control With the exception ...

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Trip Report Update: Thrilling Conclusion of “Aulani to Walt Disney World”!

Monday, August 5, 2013

At last, we've reached the end of "Aulani to Walt Disney World: Our Fifth Anniversary Vow Renewal Extravaganza!"—the first trip report I've actually finished in, like, years. So... HOORAY! THRILL as we battle crowds in the Magic Kingdom! CHILL as we take an air-conditioned nap in Hall of Presidents! SPILL your drink as you desperately scroll ...

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Trip Report Update: Anniversary IllumiNations Party!

Monday, July 29, 2013

In this week's installment of Aulani to Walt Disney World we wrap up our last full day at Walt Disney World with a small private event for our anniversary: a dessert-less dessert party on a balcony high above the Italy Pavilion. The spot's too tiny to allow food service, but it's a great place from ...

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Trip Report Update: Killing Time Till Dinner at Be Our Guest

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

I think this day was the first time we've ever been well and truly bored at Walt Disney World. Er, hopefully that will translate into a really hilarious trip report update... at least it got us to take a ton of photos! When last we left, um, us, we were about to take a spin on ...

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Trip Report Update: New-and-Nothing-To-Do Fantasyland + Les Halles Bakery Review

Monday, July 1, 2013

Today's installment of Aulani to Walt Disney World begins our one full touring day at Walt Disney World. To make the most of it, we planned a precisely timed itinerary based on seeing New Fantasyland first thing, going to Epcot for lunch, and hitting Hollywood Studios in the evening. ...Which all went out the window ...

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